In that spring Franklin C.. WAID boarded with his uncle, Joseph Finney; "one of the best uncles he ever had." His wife was Mr. WAID'S mother's youngest sister. Mr. Finney was a carpenter and joiner, one of Meadville's most expert workmen. He gave employment to several men, and erected many buildings in his day, both in town and country. In 1845 he built Ira C. WAID'S house, where our subject's son, Guinnip P., now lives.