ABRAM B. DILDINE, Orange Twp, Columbia Co, Pa, farmer, P.O. Welliversville, is a son of Andrew DILDINE, who was born near Bloomsburg. Andrew was a son of John and married Ruth BOGART, daughter of Abram and Margaret (CREEGER) BOGART. To them were born 4 sons and 6 daughters: Elizabeth Ann, Abram B., John O., Margaret, Jacob, Isaiah, Amanda, Sarah J., Mary E., and Ruth. Abram B. was born Mary 27, 1816, on the REICHARD farm, and lived here until he was 13 years of age. When 21 years of age he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed several years, and becoming a contractor did an extensive business. His first wife died April 26, 1878, quite suddenly of heart disease. After her death he abandoned contracting, returned to his children and engaged in farming. In June 1883, he married Mrs. Eliza FREECE, who was born in this county, a daughter of Henry HOOMEL. By his first wife he had 9 children: John A., Ruth C., Celestia A, Sarah M., George W., Dora J., Mary A., Joseph C. and Amanda A. His first wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he and his present wife are also members. Mr. DILDINE is a member of the Grange; politically he is a Democrat.

Marjorie Waterfield shows her last name as Knorre

In June 1883, he married Mrs. EliazaFREECE, who was born in this county, a daughter of Henry HOOMEL