James Denny Daughtery

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

William B Daughtery

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

O.U. Davidson

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

J. A. Davis

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

John T Deemar

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

John T. Deemar, M.D.

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

Alexander B Deemer

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

William Cochran

HEADER William Cochran WILLIAM COCHRAN (deceased), who for a number of years was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Armstrong county, was a veteran of the Civil war, in which he received injuries that caused him to be partially disabled throughout his life. He was born in Indiana county, Pa., Feb. 16, 1840, son of Alexander … Read more

Charles Colwell

HEADER Charles Colwell CHARLES COLWELL has not been active in business life for some years, but he still retains various interests. He makes his home in Valley township, Armstrong county, where he has served as justice of the peace and school director and is a highly respected citizen. Born Dec. 11, 1857, in Kittanning township, … Read more

Henry Alexander Colwell

HEADER Henry Alexander Colwell HENRY ALEXANDER COLWELL, president of the National Kittanning Bank and vice president and superintendent of the Kittanning Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company, the former one of the leading financial institutions of that borough, the latter one of the most important industrial concerns of Armstrong county, is a citizen whose value has … Read more