Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Misc. Notes
Realizing the natural advantages of this vicinity for further development of [the] local lumber industry, William and John Irvin came, 1818, as pioneers in this business, and were succeeded within their families by those who bought and sold timberlands in this and nearby counties, and other states.1008
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John Irvin is listed as Postmaster in Curwensville, PA, replacing his brother William - 20 April 1835 to 19 December 1837.1003
John Irvin had a lumber mill across the river and to the right of the present bridge. William Irvin had a store at present [1949] location of Sandri-Lezzer Lumber Co. known as the "Corner Store." John Irvin's store was across from the present John Cometta property and to differentiate from the other Irvin store was known as "On the Hill."1009
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John Irvin is identified as a Curwensville, PA advertiser in 1875 as Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies and Gents “On the Hill” -- Furnishing Goods, Groceries.826
John’s father William Sr., came from Ireland and located in Penn’s Valley, Centre County. He bought the tract of land south of the river containing 330 acres in 1811. This tract includes Irvin Hill, Eastvue and more. [His sons] John and William Jr. became owners of this tract. William Jr. seems to have sold his interest in this land to John for his interest in the Curwen tract. The Curwen tract of land is on the northwest side of the Susquehanna.1005
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The next landowners I would like to mention are John P. and William Irvin of Pike Township who purchased the land known as Long Bottom [in Curry Run, PA], which is situated on the south side of the Susquehanna River and is known today [2010] as Nolen’s Bottom. John and William made the purchase from William and Margaret Irvin of Potter Township, Centre County for the price of $6,000 and consisted of 333 acres. This being the land that William of Centre County purchased in 1811 for $2,664 in silver money from William and Ann Smith. The costs involved reflect the price of another tract of land at the mouth of Anderson Creek that containeda house and outbuildings. The purchase of the long bottom was necessary for the later development of the timber industry that the Irvins carried on in the Curry Run area. Land along the river was of significant value in the lumber industry for stacking logs on the river bank until high water made possible the floating of the logs to market. John and William never settled here on this tract but the importance of the Irvin lumber industry makes this a significant part of our history and worthy of mention.1001
Note: It is believed by the compiler, but he is not certain, this John P was the brother of William Irvin, Jr. who were involved together in other land purchases.3
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John Irvin is listed as Postmaster in Curwensville, PA, replacing his brother William - 20 April 1835 to 19 December 1837.1003
John Irvin had a lumber mill across the river and to the right of the present bridge. William Irvin had a store at present [1949] location of Sandri-Lezzer Lumber Co. known as the "Corner Store." John Irvin's store was across from the present John Cometta property and to differentiate from the other Irvin store was known as "On the Hill."1009
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John Irvin is identified as a Curwensville, PA advertiser in 1875 as Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies and Gents “On the Hill” -- Furnishing Goods, Groceries.826
John’s father William Sr., came from Ireland and located in Penn’s Valley, Centre County. He bought the tract of land south of the river containing 330 acres in 1811. This tract includes Irvin Hill, Eastvue and more. [His sons] John and William Jr. became owners of this tract. William Jr. seems to have sold his interest in this land to John for his interest in the Curwen tract. The Curwen tract of land is on the northwest side of the Susquehanna.1005
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The next landowners I would like to mention are John P. and William Irvin of Pike Township who purchased the land known as Long Bottom [in Curry Run, PA], which is situated on the south side of the Susquehanna River and is known today [2010] as Nolen’s Bottom. John and William made the purchase from William and Margaret Irvin of Potter Township, Centre County for the price of $6,000 and consisted of 333 acres. This being the land that William of Centre County purchased in 1811 for $2,664 in silver money from William and Ann Smith. The costs involved reflect the price of another tract of land at the mouth of Anderson Creek that containeda house and outbuildings. The purchase of the long bottom was necessary for the later development of the timber industry that the Irvins carried on in the Curry Run area. Land along the river was of significant value in the lumber industry for stacking logs on the river bank until high water made possible the floating of the logs to market. John and William never settled here on this tract but the importance of the Irvin lumber industry makes this a significant part of our history and worthy of mention.1001
Note: It is believed by the compiler, but he is not certain, this John P was the brother of William Irvin, Jr. who were involved together in other land purchases.3
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