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HEADER M. Theresa Schulte MISS M. THERESA SCHULTE is one of the most accomplished teachers of Kittanning, where her rare mental gifts and attainments, and thorough intellectual training, are highly appreciated. Miss Schulte is of distinguished German ancestry. Henry Schulte, great-great-grandfather, owned eight hundred acres of land in Blesnohl, on the river Wenne, three miles … Read more

HEADER Rev. Isaiah W. Schumaker REV. ISAIAH W. SCHUMAKER, a Baptist clergyman of Manor township, Armstrong county, was born Nov. 16, 1839, in this county, son of Daniel and Catharine (Ringer) Schumaker. George Schumaker, his grandfather, was of German descent, and it is believed he was the original ancestor in America to come here from … Read more

HEADER Jesse David Sedwick JESSE DAVID SEDWICK, D. D. S., a dentist of high standing in Kittanning, has practiced there since his graduation, and has been a resident of the borough since he was eight years old. He was born in Bruin, Butler Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1888, son of W. G. and Lavina Jane … Read more

HEADER F. A. Seitz F. A. SEITZ, a representative business man of Freeport, Pa., and formerly postmaster for five years, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 27, 1849, son of Henry and Kathryn (Wagoner) Seitz. The parents were born in Germany.  In 1848 Henry Seitz with his wife and their one daughter came to America … Read more

HEADER Harvey G. Shafer HARVEY G. SHAFER, of Red Bank township, Armstrong county, is an extensive dealer in produce, giving most of his time and attention to that business, and he is also interested in farming, raising only a percentage, however, of the vegetables, fruits, etc., which he handles. His home is in Red Bank … Read more

HEADER Israel Shaffer ISRAEL SHAFFER, successfully engaged in the wholesale produce business and a man of high standing in Kittanning, was born May 1, 1845, in Red Bank township, Armstrong Co., PA., son of Christian and Magdalena (Faringer) Shafer. His grandfather, Samuel Shafer, was a farmer and early settler of western Pennsylvania. Christian Shafer, son … Read more

HEADER Daniel Michael Shakley DANIEL MICHAEL SHAKLEY, of Perry township, Armstrong county, where he has been engaged in farming for almost half a century and has been a useful and respected citizen, was born July 24, 1841, in Fairview township, Butler Co., Pa., son of Henry and Margaret (Smith) Shakley. Mr. Shakley’s great-grandparents were the … Read more

HEADER Henry Shaner HENRY SHANER, of Gilpin township, Armstrong county, now living retired, has occupied his present home for over fifty years and is one of the oldest residents of his district. He was born Dec. 6, 1834, in Allegheny township, Westmoreland Co., Pa., son of’ Henry Shaner, and is a member of a family … Read more

HEADER John Shaner JOHN SHANER, a farmer of Parks township, Armstrong county, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of his section, was born Sept. 18, 1832, in Westmoreland county, Pa., eldest son of Henry Shaner. Peter Shaner, great-grandfather of John Shaner, was the founder of the family in this country. He came … Read more

HEADER Thomas J Shaner THOMAS J. SHANER, sheriff of Armstrong county, and a man whose influence has been felt in this locality for some years, although he is still in the very prime of vigorous manhood, was born Feb. 12, 1877, in Westmoreland county, Pa., a son of David F. and Martha J. (Owens) Shaner. … Read more