To Jan (WildBillHk@aol.com) and other Eldred researchers: >From "Meadville...It's Past and Present, Sesqui-Centennial Edition of The Tribune-Republican 1788-1938" I found the following info on ELDRED: In Section F, page 22: "A.I. Eldred, a graduate of Allegheny College, started in business by opening a leather goods store at 253 Chestnut Street in partnership with E.L. Grove. In 1908 he bought out his partner and since that time has been sole head. He added a full line of shoes to his stock of leather goods and today has a gift and notions department." In Section F, page 23: "Albert I. Eldred, son of George E. and Ella L. Eldred, was born in Spartansburg, Pa., July 19, 1885. He attended the public schools of that city, the Meadville Commercial College and Allegheny College, ex-'08. "He has been in the leather goods business in Meadville for 30 years, being with the firm of Grove & Eldred for six years, then opening his own store at 253 Chestnut. He later added to the leather goods, various novelty lines, as well as china, and erected the Eldred building at 245 Chestnut Street, where he is now located. "On September 9, 1908, he married Ruby Marsh of Townville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Marsh. Mr. Marsh was in the hardware business in Townville for many years. "Mr. Eldred is a Republican." (note - if anyone is interested - the above reference includes a photo of Mr. Eldred - I would be glad to scan it and send to anyone who wants it - just let me know) In the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" I found the following ELDRED data: On page 633, in the section for the history of Sparta Township, Borough of Spartansburg: "The first clearing was made by Abraham Blakeslee, on land east of the creek. Soon after 1830 Andrew and Aaron Akin, two brothers from Erie County, erected a grist and saw-mill on the creek in the woods, and thus gave origin to the village. The mill property has passed through many hands and is now owned by ELDRED & Thompson." On page 975, in the Biographical Sketch section for Rome Township: "Waterman Guy Goodrich, farmer and lumberman, PO, Titusville, was born in Rome Township, this county, June 10, 1828; son of Chauncey and Sarah (Shepard) Goodrich, both nataives of Connecticut, and who settled in this township in 1819. She departed this life in 1839, and he in 1865. They were an upright pioneer couple, highly respected by all who knew them. Our subject's grandfather and two brothers - Russell and Seymour - were also residents of this township for some years. Waterman G. Goodrich was the youngest of the family, and received his education in the limited schools of those early times. He settled on his present farm in 1850, and became established in the saw-mill on Little Oil Creek with his father. On coming of age he bought out this property. He was married May 21, 1850, to Elizabeth S. ELDRED, who was born in Addison County, Vt., August 26, 1826, and came to Rome Township, this county, in 1841. To this union was born one son - William E. - married to Nettie Gilson, June 28, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich adopted Jennie Morris, she being then about eight years of age, and she is still living with them. Mr. Goodrich has added to his property till he now owns 225 acres of landin this and Oil Creek Townships. He is an industrious, enterprising citizen. In his religious views he is a Universalist, extending his good will to all." On pages 978 and 979, also in Rome Township Bio Sketches: "John S. Matteson, farmer, PO Titusville, was born April 17, 1814, in Kent County, R.I. When ten years of age he moved to Hherkimer County, NY, with his parents, Asa and Elizabeth (Richmond) Matteson, and when sixteen years old came to Otsego County, same state, where he was married February 23, 1837 to Emeline Bailey, who bore him the following children: Joel, Albert, Harriet (wife of Mr. ELDRED) and George. In April, 1852, our subject and family came, via the Erie Canal, to this county, arriving in May. They settled in this township, Mr. Matteson buying 300 acres of land, which he at once began to clear and improve, and by his industry ha not only acquired a comfortable home, but provided liberally for his children. He prefers to lead a quite life on his farm; is a man of strict integrity, and exerts a good influence in the community. In politics he is a Republican." That's it for Eldred! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net