Misc. Notes
In April, 1829, he came to Clearfield county with his brothers to begin clearing a 400 acre tract of land which had been purchased previously by their father, John Nefif. He was engaged in farming from 1860 to 1865. He later engaged in distilling, there being convenient springs, known as the “Big Springs” in tlie vicinity of the homestead. The house which he occupied at that time was simply a log shanty.
Was one of the organizers of the M. E. church in his locaiity. the business of a distiller at that time not being thought incompatible with a Christian life.
1751