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Archie Salisbury, a progressive and enterprising business man of Albion, is one of the well known and substantial
citizens of Erie County. He was born here, May 4, 1875, and is the son of Lawrence H. and Adelaide (Morris) Salisbury.
Lawrence H. Salisbury, deceased, was a pioneer business man of this section. He was born in Girard Township, Erie
County, in 1841, the son of Sanford and Sarah (Sawdéy) Salisbury, natives of New York. Mr. Salisbury established
the hardware business at Albion, which is now conducted by his son, in 1870. He died Aug. 30, 1917. He was one
of the organizers of the Albion Telephone Company, the Citizens Bank, and was an active member of the school board
for 21 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury, who were married in 1862, the following children were born: Clarence,
who is associated with the L. H. Salisbury Company, lives at Albion; Leslie, engaged in the hardware business at
Mason, Mich.; Earl, died in 1888; Ada, married Dr. H. C. Sturdevant, lives at Linesville, Pa.; Archie, the subject
of this sketch; Ora, married Dr. G. P. Spaulding, lives in Al bion; and Grace. deceased, was married to V. P. Lyman,
Archie Salisbury has always lived in Aibion. When a young man he became interested in the hardware business with
his father and since the latter's death has had complete charge of the business. Mr. Salisbury has an excellent
trade and carries a fine grade of hardware and supplies.
Mr. Salisbury was married June 12, 1901, to Miss Katherine Reilley, a native of Girard and the daughter of George
and Emma (Godfrey) Reilley, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury were born three daughters: Dortha, a graduate
of Oberlin College, now teaches in the Albion schools; Frances, a student at Allegheny College; and Adelaide, at
home.
In politics Mr. Salisbury is identified with the Republican party and he has served as a member of the Albion school
board for 15 years and as a member of the city council for two years. He is affiliated with the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows.
From:
History of Erie County, Pennsylvania
By: John Elmer Reed
Historical Publishing Company
Topeka-Indianapolis
1925
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