[p. 787] residing on a fine
farm of fifty-five acres in Pulaski Township,
located at Stop No. 78, on the Sharon
and New Castle Electric Railway, has
attained a high degree of success as a
contractor and builder, in addition to his
farming operations. He was born in Mahoning
Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania,
January 13, 1858, and is a son of
John G. and Catherine (Heisler) Kuhn,
both natives of Germany.
John G. Kuhn, with his wife, emigrated to America early in the forties, and for a period of nearly fifty years was a respected resident of Mahoning Township, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Of the issue of their union, five are now living, namely: Mary, who lives in Mahoning Township; Joseph H., John G., of Mahoning Township; Lydia, wife of Frank Cook of Akron, Ohio, and Catherine, wife of Jacob Roofing, of Mahoning Township.
Joseph H. Kuhn was reared in his native township, and received his education in the district schools. While a young man he learned the trade of a carpenter and builder, and worked at it in Youngstown for some time. He then returned to Mahoning Township and branched out as a contractor and builder, in addition to his farming operations. In 1896 he purchased his present farm in Pulaski Township, and has since carried on both branches of his work in a highly successful manner. He has erected many buildings in Lawrence County, particularly in New Bedford, in recent years. He is looked upon as one of the substantial men of the community in which he lives, and has the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens, among whom he is widely known.
Mr. Kuhn was united in marriage with
Sarah C. Cover, who was born in Pulaski
Township, Lawrence County, and is a
daughter of Henry Cover, deceased, who
was a well known agriculturist of that
township. Two children have blessed their
union, namely: Bernice C. and Francis J.
The former married Walter Steele, of
Union Township, who is a son of John B.
and Lessa (Kariher) Steele. Politically,
Mr. Kuhn is a Democrat in National affairs,
but is inclined to be independent locally,
casting his ballot for the man he
deems best fitted for the office at issue.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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