Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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Vincent A. Hotchkiss and Elmeda M. Alward




Husband Vincent A. Hotchkiss 1 2

           Born: 19 Apr 1843 - Crawford Co, PA 1
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         Father: Sheldon Hotchkiss (1820-      ) 2
         Mother: Clarissa Haggerty (1820-1871/1873) 2


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Wife Elmeda M. Alward 1

           Born: 22 Jun 1847 1
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         Father: Benjamin L. Alward (1818-      ) 1
         Mother: Sarah A. McMillan (1829-      ) 1




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1 F Nora R. Hotchkiss 1

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2 M Forbes G. Hotchkiss 1

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3 M Benjamin B. Hotchkiss 1

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4 M Charles Hotchkiss 1

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General Notes: Husband - Vincent A. Hotchkiss


Civil War: On August 18, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was appointed to a special detail in the Quartermaster's service. In this department, he was stationed principally at Charleston, Gallipolis and Parkersburg, West Virginia. He continued in this service until September, 1864, when he obtained his discharge. He came to Franklin Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1873, and in February, 1880, was appointed Justice of the Peace. He held that office and the office of Secretary of the Township Board of School Directors. With his wife, he was a member of the Baptist Church, Edinboro. In politics he was a Republican.

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Sources


1 —, History of Erie County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884), BS 48.

2 —, The History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warner Beers & Co., 1885), Pg 848.


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