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Stephen P. Stone was born in Derby, Conn., April 21, 1759, and was for some years a sea captain. In 1804, he went to Western Pennsylvania where he purchased twenty-four hundred acres of land for $1,200, it being located in Franklin and Marion townships, Beaver county. He returned to his native state for his family, and incidentally disposed of one-half of his purchase at $1 per acre,-thus paying for the whole. He established a home in Marion township and erected a set of log buildings, which included a house, store and barn. It became known as the "Stone place," and is now owned by J. D. Boots. He next built a large eight-room brick house, with spacious and convenient rooms, and this was considered the finest residence in the township. It is still standing and in good condition,-being owned by Mrs. Mary A. Leyda. He subsequently purchased a large tract of land where Harmony is now situated, and in 1805 bought the point of land lying north of the Beaver and Ohio rivers, known since as Stone's Point. He built a residence there, now belonging to August Myers, and established a landing and warehouse for supply boats,-both being swept away in the flood of 1832. He also kept a tavern there, mainly for the accommodation of boatmen. He purchased pig iron from the Bassenhem furnace,-it being delivered by wagon and shipped on keel boats, for it was before the day of railroads and steamboats. These boats were "poled" up the river by men, or drawn by horse where they could be; and were carried down the river by the current to the different ports.. Upon reaching their destination many of the boats were sold, and the men, who had received fifty cents per day for their work, were compelled to walk home. The boats not sold were stocked with various kinds of goods, and "poled" up stream again. Mr. Stone continued at this branch of work all of his life, and was a very prosperous man. He died in the last residence which he built (now owned by the heirs of Margaret Davidson), on October 2, 1839. Religiously, he was a member of the Episcopal church. He was first joined in wedlock with Caty Hull, January 5, 1795, and they had nine children, namely: Stephen; Eliza, who married Elihu Evans; Mary J., the wife of Joseph McCombs; Dan H.; Sherlock; Charles; Catherine, the wife of Henry W. Smith; Adelia; and Henry L., who died at the age of two months and one day Mrs. Stone died September 18, 1825. Mr. Stone formed a second marital union with Sarah Fuller, November 4, 1829, after he had attained the advanced age of seventy years. His widow was again married, to Samuel Colter; as a result of her second union three children were born: George H., Marshal P., and William E.
Stephen P. Stone was born in Derby, Conn., April 21, 1759, and was for some years a sea captain. In 1804, he went to Western Pennsylvania where he purchased twenty-four hundred acres of land for $1,200, it being located in Franklin and Marion townships, Beaver county. He returned to his native state for his family, and incidentally disposed of one-half of his purchase at $1 per acre,-thus paying for the whole. He established a home in Marion township and erected a set of log buildings, which included a house, store and barn. It became known as the "Stone place," and is now owned by J. D. Boots. He next built a large eight-room brick house, with spacious and convenient rooms, and this was considered the finest residence in the township. It is still standing and in good condition,-being owned by Mrs. Mary A. Leyda. He subsequently purchased a large tract of land where Harmony is now situated, and in 1805 bought the point of land lying north of the Beaver and Ohio rivers, known since as Stone's Point. He built a residence there, now belonging to August Myers, and established a landing and warehouse for supply boats,-both being swept away in the flood of 1832. He also kept a tavern there, mainly for the accommodation of boatmen. He purchased pig iron from the Bassenhem furnace,-it being delivered by wagon and shipped on keel boats, for it was before the day of railroads and steamboats. These boats were "poled" up the river by men, or drawn by horse where they could be; and were carried down the river by the current to the different ports.. Upon reaching their destination many of the boats were sold, and the men, who had received fifty cents per day for their work, were compelled to walk home. The boats not sold were stocked with various kinds of goods, and "poled" up stream again. Mr. Stone continued at this branch of work all of his life, and was a very prosperous man. He died in the last residence which he built (now owned by the heirs of Margaret Davidson), on October 2, 1839. Religiously, he was a member of the Episcopal church. He was first joined in wedlock with Caty Hull, January 5, 1795, and they had nine children, namely: Stephen; Eliza, who married Elihu Evans; Mary J., the wife of Joseph McCombs; Dan H.; Sherlock; Charles; Catherine, the wife of Henry W. Smith; Adelia; and Henry L., who died at the age of two months and one day Mrs. Stone died September 18, 1825. Mr. Stone formed a second marital union with Sarah Fuller, November 4, 1829, after he had attained the advanced age of seventy years. His widow was again married, to Samuel Colter; as a result of her second union three children were born: George H., Marshal P., and William E.
From genealogy trails.com/biographies:
Stephen P. Stone was born in Derby, Conn., April 21, 1759, and was for some years a sea captain. In 1804, he went to Western Pennsylvania where he purchased twenty-four hundred acres of land for $1,200, it being located in Franklin and Marion townships, Beaver county. He returned to his native state for his family, and incidentally disposed of one-half of his purchase at $1 per acre,-thus paying for the whole. He established a home in Marion township and erected a set of log buildings, which included a house, store and barn. It became known as the "Stone place," and is now owned by J. D. Boots. He next built a large eight-room brick house, with spacious and convenient rooms, and this was considered the finest residence in the township. It is still standing and in good condition,-being owned by Mrs. Mary A. Leyda. He subsequently purchased a large tract of land where Harmony is now situated, and in 1805 bought the point of land lying north of the Beaver and Ohio rivers, known since as Stone's Point. He built a residence there, now belonging to August Myers, and established a landing and warehouse for supply boats,-both being swept away in the flood of 1832. He also kept a tavern there, mainly for the accommodation of boatmen. He purchased pig iron from the Bassenhem furnace,-it being delivered by wagon and shipped on keel boats, for it was before the day of railroads and steamboats. These boats were "poled" up the river by men, or drawn by horse where they could be; and were carried down the river by the current to the different ports.. Upon reaching their destination many of the boats were sold, and the men, who had received fifty cents per day for their work, were compelled to walk home. The boats not sold were stocked with various kinds of goods, and "poled" up stream again. Mr. Stone continued at this branch of work all of his life, and was a very prosperous man. He died in the last residence which he built (now owned by the heirs of Margaret Davidson), on October 2, 1839. Religiously, he was a member of the Episcopal church. He was first joined in wedlock with Caty Hull, January 5, 1795, and they had nine children, namely: Stephen; Eliza, who married Elihu Evans; Mary J., the wife of Joseph McCombs; Dan H.; Sherlock; Charles; Catherine, the wife of Henry W. Smith; Adelia; and Henry L., who died at the age of two months and one day Mrs. Stone died September 18, 1825. Mr. Stone formed a second marital union with Sarah Fuller, November 4, 1829, after he had attained the advanced age of seventy years. His widow was again married, to Samuel Colter; as a result of her second union three children were born: George H., Marshal P., and William E.
Stephen P. Stone was born in Derby, Conn., April 21, 1759, and was for some years a sea captain. In 1804, he went to Western Pennsylvania where he purchased twenty-four hundred acres of land for $1,200, it being located in Franklin and Marion townships, Beaver county. He returned to his native state for his family, and incidentally disposed of one-half of his purchase at $1 per acre,-thus paying for the whole. He established a home in Marion township and erected a set of log buildings, which included a house, store and barn. It became known as the "Stone place," and is now owned by J. D. Boots. He next built a large eight-room brick house, with spacious and convenient rooms, and this was considered the finest residence in the township. It is still standing and in good condition,-being owned by Mrs. Mary A. Leyda. He subsequently purchased a large tract of land where Harmony is now situated, and in 1805 bought the point of land lying north of the Beaver and Ohio rivers, known since as Stone's Point. He built a residence there, now belonging to August Myers, and established a landing and warehouse for supply boats,-both being swept away in the flood of 1832. He also kept a tavern there, mainly for the accommodation of boatmen. He purchased pig iron from the Bassenhem furnace,-it being delivered by wagon and shipped on keel boats, for it was before the day of railroads and steamboats. These boats were "poled" up the river by men, or drawn by horse where they could be; and were carried down the river by the current to the different ports.. Upon reaching their destination many of the boats were sold, and the men, who had received fifty cents per day for their work, were compelled to walk home. The boats not sold were stocked with various kinds of goods, and "poled" up stream again. Mr. Stone continued at this branch of work all of his life, and was a very prosperous man. He died in the last residence which he built (now owned by the heirs of Margaret Davidson), on October 2, 1839. Religiously, he was a member of the Episcopal church. He was first joined in wedlock with Caty Hull, January 5, 1795, and they had nine children, namely: Stephen; Eliza, who married Elihu Evans; Mary J., the wife of Joseph McCombs; Dan H.; Sherlock; Charles; Catherine, the wife of Henry W. Smith; Adelia; and Henry L., who died at the age of two months and one day Mrs. Stone died September 18, 1825. Mr. Stone formed a second marital union with Sarah Fuller, November 4, 1829, after he had attained the advanced age of seventy years. His widow was again married, to Samuel Colter; as a result of her second union three children were born: George H., Marshal P., and William E.
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