MINIUM, Henry L.

HENRY L. MINIUM, druggist, Little Cooley, was born in Cambridge Township, this county, February 28, 1851; son of Jacob and Susan (Saeger) Minium, the former of whom died recently; the latter still lives in Venango Borough, this county. Our subject was reared on his father’s farm, acquiring his education at the district schools. When eighteen years old he engaged with the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Company (now the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio), and while in their employ, by an unfortunate accident, he lost his left arm. He then obtained the position of agent and telegrapher for same road, at their office, Mill Village, Erie Co., Penn., and there he remained till the spring of 1883, when he resigned to accept the office of Appraiser of Merchandise, Erie County. May 28, 1883, he purchased the only drug, store in Little Cooley and is doing a prosperous business. He was married September 22, 1815, to Amanda F. Sherrod, of Mill Village. Mr. Minium is an enterprising young man of good business ability, respected by all.

History of Crawford County, PA, 1885, page 176
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