BIO: Howard William CHILCOTE, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Dave Wilson Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************************** __________________________________________________________ McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 33. __________________________________________________________ HOWARD WILLIAM CHILCOTE Mapleton Depot, Pa. The name of Chilcote is very familiar throughout the county, and more especially the central and southern part, a thrifty and industrious class. Among them is that of Mr. Howard William Chilcote, of Mapleton Depot. Mr. Chilcote was born at Lucy Furnace, July 1, 1887. His early schooling was attained at the Mapleton schools. His father's name was O. C. Chilcote, and he was married to Emma Diggins, of Mapleton Depot. Mr. Howard Chilcote is American born, and was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company, of Mapleton, Pa. He was manager of the general store of B. F. Godard at Mapleton, Pa. A member of the Methodist Church. He has one brother, Clyde, and one sister, Queenie, married to West Nole, Altoona, Pa. One brother is deceased. He was married to Mattie Himes. One daughter, Esther May, eleven years old. Mr. Chilcote is a Republican; also a member of the P.O.S. of A. and P.O. of A., Mapleton, and when time permits takes an active part in its affairs. Hunting is his favorite sport. Mr. Chilcote is well adapted for the carrying on of this business and takes an interest in the welfare of Mapleton Depot.