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Asa Howe Cory
Asa Howe Cory (May 31, 1814 – June 6, 1892) was a Captain (Union Army), captain of Company H in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Early life Asa Howe Cory was born in Sullivan Township, Pennsylvania, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools. Began his career in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, where he published "The Phoenix" for a period of two years. He went to Smethport, Pennsylvania, and purchased "The McKean County Journal" and in 1837 changed its name to "The Beacon". He published that for three years before selling it to J.B. Oviatt. Was elected as Road Commissioner in Smethport, Pennsylvania, in 1848. Civil war In 1861 he raised company H for the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment and became its Captain (Union Army), captain. Served with the Union Army from October 1, 1861, until he was forced by severe frostbite to resign on August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sullivan Township, Pennsylvania
Sullivan Township is a township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.3 square miles (109.6 km2), of which 42.2 square miles (109.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km2) (0.26%) is water. Sullivan Township is bordered by Rutland Township to the north, Bradford County to the east, Ward Township to the south and Covington and Richmond Townships to the west. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,322 people, 487 households, and 392 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 587 housing units at an average density of 13.9/sq mi (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.81% White, 0.23% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |