Month: August 2025

HEADER William Calvin Dickey WILLIAM CALVIN DICKEY, a Washington township farmer, was born July 5, 1845, on the farm where he now lives, in the log cabin built by his father, William Dickey. Archibald Dickey, his grandfather, came to this country from Ireland, settling at Gettysburg, Pa., and later came to Manorville, Armstrong county. He … Read more

HEADER Alexander B Deemer ALEXANDER B. DEEMER, who carries on farming in Burrell township, Armstrong county, is a native of the county, born July 17, 1849, on his father’s farm in Kiskiminetas township, son of Philip Deemer, and grandson of Philip Deemer. His great-grandparents came from Germany at an early day and settled in Westmoreland … Read more

HEADER John T. Deemar, M.D. JOHN T. DEEMAR, M.D., for thirty-five years a physician of Armstrong county, and one who has attained eminence in his profession, was born in the county April 13, 1854, son of Isaac and Margaret Deemar. He belongs to old Westmoreland county stock distinguished for patriotism and high Christian principles. The … Read more

HEADER John T Deemar JOHN T. DEEMAR, M.D., for thirty-five years a physician of Armstrong county, and one who has attained eminence in his profession, was born in the county April 13, 1854, son of Isaac and Margaret Deemar. He belongs to old Westmoreland county stock distinguished for patriotism and high Christian principles. The Doctor … Read more

HEADER J. A. Davis J.A. DAVIS, an enterprising farmer of Madison township, Armstrong county, has a property of eighty-six acres located on the road between Kellersburg and Widnoon. Andrew Jackson Davis, his father, was born and reared in Westmoreland county, Pa. When a young man of twenty years he came to Armstrong county, engaging in … Read more

HEADER O.U. Davidson O. U. DAVIDSON, proprietor of the marble and granite works at Cowansville, Armstrong Co., Pa., was born at Cowansville, May 24, 1867, son of William and Mary (Crawford) Davidson. William Davidson was born in Ohio in 1811, and his wife in Pennsylvania in 1824. He was a marble cutter, learning his trade … Read more

HEADER William B. Daugherty WILLIAM B. DAUGHERTY, brick manufacturer, and prominently identified with the business interests of Kittanning in other connections, was born in that city July 13, 1861, son of George B. and Agnes E. (Hillberry) Daugherty. Patrick Daugherty had the distinction of being the first permanent settler of Kittanning. He was a soldier … Read more

HEADER James Denny Daugherty JAMES DENNY DAUGHERTY was born in Kittanning, Pa., Oct. 17, 1855, his father being one of the descendants of the pioneers of the town, born in Kittanning. His mother was Anne Riley, a native of Ireland. Mr. Daugherty�s early education was acquired in the public schools, but was delayed by the … Read more

HEADER George W Daugherty GEORGE W. DAUGHERTY, brick contractor and reliable business man of Kittanning, was born at that place April 3, 1866, son of George B. And Agnes Daugherty. Patrick Daugherty, his great-grandfather, was the first permanent settler of Kittanning. He was a soldier of the war of 1812, enlisting in Capt. James Alexander’s … Read more

HEADER Eli Darbaker ELI DARBAKER, farmer, residing in Parks township, Armstrong Co., Pa., was born June 20, 1857, in the county, in what was then Allegheny (now Parks) township, a son of Jacob and Margaret (Eidam) Darbaker. Jacob Darbaker and his wife were born in Germany, and when they came to the United States settled … Read more