Fitz Henry Arnold and Justina P. Coates
Husband Fitz Henry Arnold 1 2
Born: Apr 1834 - Smethport, McKean Co, PA 1 Christened: Died: Bef 1913 Buried:
Father: Hon. Aaron S. Arnold ( -1874) 1 2 Mother: Ellen M. Medbury ( -Aft 1890) 1
Marriage: 1 Jan 1857 3
Wife Justina P. Coates 3
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Levi Coates ( - ) 3 Mother:
Children
1 F Kate D. Arnold 3
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: E. P. Dalrymple ( - ) 3
General Notes: Husband - Fitz Henry Arnold
He attended Smethport and Coudersport academies, and completed his education at Addison, Steuben County, New York. When a young man he became associated with his father in his large business interests, the firm name being A. S. Arnold & Co., which continued until the death of the father. Then F. H. Arnold and E. B. Dolley formed a partnership, purchasing the lumber and mercantile interests of A. S. Arnold & Co.
On the incorporation of the First National Bank, May 2, 1888, he became its first president. He was largely instrumental in the organization of the Port Allegany water-works, becoming the first president of that company; was also a stockholder in the Coudersport & Port Allegany Railroad. Mr. Arnold had, with others, three gas wells, and worked to put down enough to afford a supply for the entire borough.
Mr. Arnold was a supporter of the Democratic party; was a member of Liberty Lodge, No. 505, F. & A. M., of Arnold Chapter, R. A. M., and of St. John's Commandery, K. T. [HMEF, 515]
1 —, History of the Counties of McKean, Elk, and Forest, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 515.
2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 89.
3
—, History of the Counties of McKean, Elk, and Forest, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 516.
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