[p. 972] a well known and representative citizen of Pulaski Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, has been a resident on his present farm since 1891. He was born in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, May 26, 1869, and is a son of Ferdinand and Sarah (Showers) Book. His grandfather, Jacob Book, was an early settler in that township, and three of his sons, George, William and Ferdinand Book, were lifelong residents of that township.
Ferdinand Book was born in Mahoning Township, and lived there until his death. He was a prominent and useful citizen, and always identified himself with the best interests of the community. He was a member and elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Edenburg. Politically he was a Republican. His widow still lives in that township. Of the family born to them three are now living, namely: Frank G.; Sarah I., wife of Charles D. Cowden, of Youngstown, Ohio; and Alva F., of Mahoning Township.
Frank G. Book was reared in his native township, and received a good common school education, supplemented by a course in Grove City College. He then taught in the district schools of Mahoning Township two years, after which he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He has resided on his present farm since 1891, having a well improved tract of fifty acres, and he has met with good success in his Work.
May 6, 1891, Mr. Book was joined in marriage with Miss Eva Sharp, daughter of William J. and Martha (Cowden) Sharp, and granddaughter of John Sharp, an early resident of New Bedford, and at one time member of the State Legislature of Pennsylvania. William J. Sharp is a resident of New Bedford and one of that village's most respected citizens. He is a veteran of the Civil War, in which he saw long and active service. In religious attachment he is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he is also an elder. He was married to Martha Cowden, of Mahoning County, Ohio, and they had four children , viz.: Emma J., wife of Lee Rowland, of Youngstown, Ohio; Eva, wife of Frank G. Book; Edith A., of New Bedford; and Robert C., of Pittsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Book have two children, namely: Raymond F. and Irma R. In politics Mr. Book is a stalwart Republican, and filled the office of school director one term. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, at New Bedford, to which his family also belongs.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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