Isaiah M. Yearick

  General Notes:

Isaiah M Yearick, a merchant and the postmaster at Flinton. His great grandfather Yearick was a native of Germany, where he emigrated and became one of the pioneer farmers of Clinton Co.

Isaiah M Yearick was reared on the farm and received his education in the common select schools. He remained on the farm until he attained his majority, and then with brother William, engaged in mercantile business in Centre Co. He remained there a year, then accepted a position as clerk with David Robb in his general store at Marsh Creek. He stayed for six months, then for the next six months traveled in Illinois and Nebraska. In 1889 he returned to the East and bought the general store of Ralph McDowell at Flinton, where he conducted a general merchandise business. He was also an extensive dealer in lumber, bark, railroad ties and shingles. He is a member of the United Brethren Church and is a Democrat. Since his residence in Flinton he had held the position of postmaster.

Isaiah married Margaret Caroline Esch, daughter of Adam Esch and Hannah Glass, on 11 Sep 1890. (Margaret Caroline Esch was born on 23 Nov 1863 in Beaver Valley, Cambria County, PA, died on 27 Mar 1956 in Beaver Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery and was buried on 30 Mar 1956 in Beaver Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery.)