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ECKMAN. The Eckmans are justly numbered among those substantial
residents of Armstrong county thoroughly representative of the best class.
This family was founded in Pennsylvania early in the history of the colony,
and its various members assisted in the development of the mighty
Commonwealth. The earlier way of spelling the name was �Eakman�, but for
several generations the present spelling has been used.John Eckman, grandfather of D. L. and A. A. Eckman, was a farmer of Burrell
township, this county, for many years. Later he removed to near Rural Valley,
where he died when only forty-four years old. He married Mary Wagner, who
passed away aged thirty-five years. Their children were: Anthony, who is
living in Burrell township; Joseph, living in the same township; Catherine,
deceased, who married Isaac Shall; Jane, who married Hiram Shall; Mary Ann,
who died young; Samuel, deceased; and John.John Eckman, son of John Eckman, and father of David L. and A. A. Eckman,
was born near Rural Valley May 28, 1845. He worked on farms by the day and
until his marriage, after which he located in Indiana county, where he worked
by the day in North Mahoning township. In 1867 he married Angelina Carley,
daughter of David and Nancy (Travis) Carley. Their children were: Jane, who
died young; David L., Albert A.; John, who is deceased; Nannie, deceased, who
was the wife of Byram Bush; Mary, who married Samule Lunger, living at North
Point; and Ford, who died young.Albert A. Eckman, member of the firm of Eckman Bros., contractors and
builders of Dayton, Pa., was born in Indiana county Dec. 21, 1875. Growing up
in his native county, he attended public school, and when still a boy went
into the lumber districts where he was employed for some time. Following this
he was engaged at the coal mines thus continuing until 1891, when he and his
brother David L. Eckman formed a partnership under the name of Eckman Bros.,
at Dayton, where they carry on a general contracting business. They have put
up all of the best residences of the borough, built since the formation of
their firm, and in 1905 completed the fine school building that is a credit to
the town and their work. They also deal in rough and dressed lumber, sash,
shingles, doors, lathe, slate and plaster. The office and yards of Eckman
Bros. are conveniently located opposite the railroad station. Their lumber
business was established in 1907, the demand for the class of material they
handle having grown sufficiently large to justify them in branching out, and
the volume of their business testifies to their good judgment in so doing. A.
A. Eckman attends to the inside business of the firm, the senior member being
the outside man.Albert A. Eckman was united in marriage with Margaret M. Champion, and they
have children as follows: Alverta, Mary, Elva, Lillie, Violet and Frances.
While Mr. Eckman is a Republican, he has never taken an part in public life,
his attention being centered upon his business.David L. Eckman, of the firm of Eckman Bros., Dayton, Pa., was born in
Indiana county, Pa., Sept. 6, 1870. He attended public school in his native
county, and worked on the farm, learning there habits of thrift and industry.
Like his brother he worked in the lumber districts, remaining there for five
years. He then learned the carpenter’s trade in Indiana county, and has since
been putting into practical use his knowledge of this line of work. The
personal supervision which Mr. Eckman has over all the contracts of his firm
insures conscientious carrying out of agreement, and excellent quality of work
and material. Both he and his brother are estimable young men, thoroughly
interested in their business and the welfare of their community.David L. Eckman married Nana N. Wadding, daughter of John H. Wadding. Mrs.
and Mrs. Eckman have had the following children: Zelda P.; Virginia R., who
died in infancy; Edna Margaret; Walter L.; Trela Irene, and Orphy V. Mr.
Eckman is a Republican. Fraternally he is a Maccabee, but like his brother has
few interests outside his business and family life.John H. Wadding, father of Mrs. D. L. Eckman, is a son of John Wadding, who
was a resident of Armstrong county for many years, but died in Indiana county
at the extreme old age of ninety-eight years. John H. Wadding was born in
1840, and grew up a farmer. He served his country during the Civil war, as a
volunteer in Company A, 78th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was in
service for three years and two months. He participated in several of the
important battles of the war, and was a brave and valiant soldier. Residing at
Dayton at present, he is numbered among the substantial men of his locality,
and is an enthusiastic member of J. Ed. Turk Post, No. 321, G. A. R., of which
he is a past commander.Mr. Wadding married Jennie R. Long, a daughter of Tobias Long, and they had
the following family: Curtis A.; Minnie C.; Joseph F.; Erastus P.; Anna P.;
Emma B.; Nana N.; Myrtle J. (who died when young), and Charles B.Both the Eckman and Wadding families are well known in Armstrong and
Indiana counties. It is interesting to go back in the records of these
families which extend so far back into the past, and see in the rising
generations the same excellent traits of character which have marked the early
generations and given them a definite place in the several communities to
which business interests or personal considerations have taken them.Source: Pages 638-639, Armstrong County, Pa., Her People, Past and
Present, J.H. Beers & Co., 1914
Transcribed September 2001 by Lynn Beatty
for the Armstrong County Beers Project
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