. Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania: including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and many of the early settled families. f Williamsburg, Penn.;Mrs. A. O. Ball, of Newark, N. J.; and Miss HannahPlace, a resident ofNewark, N. J. (7) Mary A.,born in 1816, became the wife of Adam Mosier, ofMiddle Smithfield, and they removed to WilkesBarre, where they died; their children are also de-ceased. From early boyhood Martin Place was obligedto assist in the support of the family, and
. Commemorative biographical record of northeastern Pennsylvania: including the counties of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Monroe, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and many of the early settled families. f Williamsburg, Penn.;Mrs. A. O. Ball, of Newark, N. J.; and Miss HannahPlace, a resident ofNewark, N. J. (7) Mary A.,born in 1816, became the wife of Adam Mosier, ofMiddle Smithfield, and they removed to WilkesBarre, where they died; their children are also de-ceased. From early boyhood Martin Place was obligedto assist in the support of the family, and when hisservices were not required at home he hired out toneighboring farmers until old enough to embark inbusiness on his own account. Having learned thecarpenters trade he followed the same as a con-tractor and builder for many years, succeeding be-yond his expectations, and he was finally enabled tobuy his brothers and sisters interest in the home-stead, which has been divided among the six chil-dren who grew to maturity. Numerous improve-ments have been made upon the property since hecame into full possession, and he erected a goodhouse, barn and gristmill, the last named as muchfor the promotion of industry in the localitv as for. MARTIH PLACE COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 005 his own interest. Although the mill is now manyyears old, it is still in good running order, and inaddition to his undertakings in agriculture and mill-ing Air. Place has engaged in various other enter-prises, by untiring energy and indomitable persever-ance winning In, way to a foremost position amongthe leading business men of this part of Monroecounty. He has made large purchases of land ad-joining Ins homestead and owns farms in differentparts ol the county, accumulating much valuableproperty during his long and active career, and hislanded possessions entitle him to a place among thewealthy citizens of the section. Left fatherless ata tender age and obliged to begin life without theprelimi
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