Mae married Howard E. Reid, son of Elijah Mundy Reid and Catharine Ann Conover Rue.

      Rev. Martin Hayes Bickham was born on 7-Oct-1880 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Martin Bickham and Emma Augustus Hayes. Martin married Edith Baker Reid, daughter of Elijah Mundy Reid and Catharine Ann Conover Rue, in 1908. Rev. Martin Hayes Bickham died in May-1976 at Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois, at age 95.
     

     Martin married Emma Augustus Hayes.

     Emma married Martin Bickham.

      Howard Lewis Burdge was born in Oct-1881. He was the son of Allen Israel Burdge and Anna Hagaman. Howard married Elizabeth Connover Reid, daughter of Elijah Mundy Reid and Catharine Ann Conover Rue, circa 1906. Howard Lewis Burdge died in 1975.

     Allen married Anna Hagaman.

     Anna married Allen Israel Burdge.

     William married Jessie M. Reid, daughter of Elijah Mundy Reid and Catharine Ann Conover Rue.

      Rev. Grant Merchant was born circa 1879 at Indiana. Grant married Mary A. Reid, daughter of Elijah Mundy Reid and Catharine Ann Conover Rue.

     Elizabeth married Moses Laird.

      Catherine Hutchinson was born in 1736. Catherine married Moses Laird. Catherine Hutchinson died on 12-Nov-1829.

     Sara Bergen was baptized on 27-Aug-1749 at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York. She died young after 27-Aug-1749. She was the daughter of Lucas Bergen and Sussanah Schenck.

     Sara Bergen was baptized on 2-Apr-1754 at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York. She was the daughter of Lucas Bergen and Sussanah Schenck.

      Abraham Bergen was born on 22-May-1757. He was the son of Lucas Bergen and Sussanah Schenck. Abraham Bergen was baptized at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.

      Ann Bergen was born circa 1760. She was the daughter of Lucas Bergen and Sussanah Schenck.

     Dolphus married Mary Adeline Choate.

     Mary married Dolphus Gipson Pauley.

      George Crane was born at Antrim, Ireland. George married Catherine Quiggle at Nippenose, Limestone Twp., Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. George Crane died on 25-Dec-1819 at Nippenose, Limestone Twp., Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. George was buried at Nippenose, Limestone Twp., Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
      George is considered one of the pioneer settlers of Lycoming Co., PA. He lived on the Quiggle land until her married the owner's daughter and then purchaed 300 acres in Nippenose where they moved into a log cabin. Later he built a stone house that his grandson Michael Q. lived still lived in in 1892. He was buried at the graveyard on the farm of Samuel Stewart, which was next to their farm. He was a Presbyterian.

     Catherine married George Crane at Nippenose, Limestone Twp., Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
     Catherine Quiggle was also known as Catherine Quiggle.

      Catharine Crane was born on 5-Nov-1816 at Dunnstown, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. She was born on 5-Nov-1816 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Col. George Washington Crane and Christina Creacy Covenhoven. Catharine married William Chestnut Sanderson, son of William Henry Sanderson and Elizabeth Murry Irland, on 10-Jan-1837 at Possibly, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Catharine Crane died on 2-Nov-1882 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Catharine was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
     She estate was administered on 6-Jan-1884. 6 Jan 1884Administration date'General Index to Orphan's Court and Register's Docks, Clinton Co., PA 1839-1974,' State Library, Harrisburg, PA 929.3D265P4F7.3 I saw different dates for her on her tombstone, It says, as I wrote it, that she was born 5 November 1826 and that she died 2 November 1882. The birthdate must be wrong, as they married in 1837, but the Bible record says she died 2 Jan 1892. The General Index of wills says she died 2 Nov 1882.

      William Chestnut Sanderson was born on 25-Nov-1811 at Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was born on 25-Nov-1811 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Henry Sanderson and Elizabeth Murry Irland. William married Catharine Crane, daughter of Col. George Washington Crane and Christina Creacy Covenhoven, on 10-Jan-1837 at Possibly, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. William Chestnut Sanderson died on 2-Jan-1892 at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 80. He died on 2-Jan-1892 at Bald Eagle, Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 80. William was buried on 5-Jan-1892 at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. William's estate was proved on 8-Jan-1892.
      8 Jan 1892Will probated'General Index to Orphan's Court and Register's Docks, Clinton Co., PA 1839-1974,' State Library, Harrisburg, PA 929.3D265P4F7.3 Theylived at Eagle Hill, near Mill Hall, Clinton, PA where all their children were born ('Lymcoming and Tioga...'). His obituary says he was born in Milton (not on his tombstone). His obituary says he lived in Clinton Co. since 1835 and left four children, Mrs. GP of Bellefonte, Miss Creacie, Mr. William and Mr. George. He was living in Bald Eagle Twp. (Clinton Co.) with $20,000 of real estate and $5,000 of personal estate in the 1860 U.S. Census (p. 40). He was given the land in Bald Eagle Twp. by his father's 1863 will.

      William Henry Sanderson was born on 13-Nov-1837 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Chestnut Sanderson and Catharine Crane. William married Sallie Watson Malone, daughter of Watson Malone and Hannah Hough Taylor, on 4-Jun-1868. William was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. He died on 18-Mar-1928 at Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 90.
      William's tombstone also says he was born in 1837. He and Sallie were given '...the dwelling house...' which was occupied by them in Bald Eagle Twp. in hisfather's 1891 will. She was also given land there by him. All of the children, except William, are mentioned in their Aunt Creacy Sanderson's will of January 1897.

      Sallie Watson Malone was born on 3-Mar-1845 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Watson Malone and Hannah Hough Taylor. Sallie married William Henry Sanderson, son of William Chestnut Sanderson and Catharine Crane, on 4-Jun-1868. Sallie was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. She died on 19-Dec-1895 at Pennsylvania at age 50.

      Frank Malone Sanderson was born on 14-Jul-1869 at Clinton County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Henry Sanderson and Sallie Watson Malone. Frank married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Frank W. Smith, on 22-Jun-1904. Frank Malone Sanderson died on 11-May-1952 at Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 82. Frank was buried on 14-May-1952 at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
      Frank was of Mill Hall when he died at Lock Haven Hospital at aged 83. His funeral was at the Mill Hall Presbyterian Church.

      Annie Malone Sanderson was born on 8-Jan-1873. She was the daughter of William Henry Sanderson and Sallie Watson Malone. Annie Malone Sanderson died on 15-Mar-1920 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 47. She died on 15-Mar-1920 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, at age 47. Annie was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
      21 Sep 1923 Petition for letters of Adminstration'General Index to Orphan's Court and Register's Docks, Clinton Co., PA 1839-1974,' State Library, Harrisburg,PA 929.3D265P4F7.3 She is buried next to William, William Jr. and Sallie so I can only assume she is their daughter though I obviously need more proof. I also assume Clinton Co., to be place of birth. She was of Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton when she died.

      Florence Taylor Sanderson was born on 25-Nov-1887. She was the daughter of William Henry Sanderson and Sallie Watson Malone. Florence married Paul W. Babcock, son of C. A. Babcock and Emma (Unknown), in Oct-1911.
      She is a minor in the Orphan Court's Index for 1897 when Moore Fredericks is appointed her legal guardian. She is called the minor of Sallie W. Sanderson.

      Katherine Crane Sanderson was born on 6-Jul-1871 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Henry Sanderson and Sallie Watson Malone. Katherine married Henry J. Hall on 8-Nov-1919.
     In the census Katherine Crane Sanderson was named Catherine C. Sanderson.
In the census on 21-Jan-1920 Katherine Crane Sanderson was named Kathrine S. Sanderson.

      William Henry Sanderson Jr. was born on 14-Mar-1883. He was the son of William Henry Sanderson and Sallie Watson Malone. William Henry Sanderson Jr. died in 1896 at Possibly, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. William was buried at Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

      Ellen Hollenbach Sanderson was born on 29-Mar-1840 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Chestnut Sanderson and Catharine Crane. Ellen Hollenbach Sanderson died on 4-May-1840 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

      Henry C. Carmer was born on 23-Feb-1850 at New York. Henry married Eleanor Barrow Parmelee on 19-Oct-1882. Henry C. Carmer died on 22-Jul-1929 at East Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine, at age 79.
      He attended Rev. William Whittingham Olssen's school in Scarsdale. I have a note which says he and Alice Florence Bleecker once met.

      Eleanor Barrow Parmelee was born on 26-Sep-1861. Eleanor married Henry C. Carmer on 19-Oct-1882. Eleanor Barrow Parmelee died in 1952.

      Lewis Popham Carmer was born on 24-Sep-1900. He was the son of Henry C. Carmer and Eleanor Barrow Parmelee. Lewis married Helena Lispenard Simmons, daughter of Harriman Neilson Simmons and Helene Neilson Price. Lewis Popham Carmer died in Sep-1985 at Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey.
      Lewis was of Elizabeth, NJ when his daughter Helena was married in 1953. Lewis' Social Security number was issued in New York.

     Helena Lispenard Simmons was the daughter of Harriman Neilson Simmons and Helene Neilson Price. Helena married Lewis Popham Carmer, son of Henry C. Carmer and Eleanor Barrow Parmelee.

     Helena Neilson Carmer was the daughter of Lewis Popham Carmer and Helena Lispenard Simmons. Helena married George Sandy Diehl.

      Mary Frances Sanderson was born on 7-Apr-1841 at Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Chestnut Sanderson and Catharine Crane. Mary married Austin Owen Furst, son of John Furst and Barbara Shurman, on 9-May-1867 at Pennsylvania. Mary Frances Sanderson died on 27-Sep-1877 at Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, at age 36.
      In 'Lycoming...' which is comprised of family Bible entries, it says 'Mother died at the Furst home, Bellefonte..' But it does not state who their children were.

      Austin Owen Furst was born on 11-Apr-1834 at Clinton County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Furst and Barbara Shurman. Austin married Mary Frances Sanderson, daughter of William Chestnut Sanderson and Catharine Crane, on 9-May-1867 at Pennsylvania. Austin married Caroline Watson Chamberlaine on 17-Dec-1878; 4 children. Austin Owen Furst died on 19-Sep-1906 at Bellfonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, at age 72.
     

Democratic Watchman, November 23, 1906, page 8

DEATH OF THE HON. A. O. FURST

"In the death of Hon. Austin O. Furst Bellefonte and Centre county loses one of its most prominent and best known citizens, and the Centre county her one of its brightest and ablest members. His death, which occurred at just 12 o'clock noon on Monday, came after a period of illness extending back over two years. It Is just about two years ago that he underwent an operation in a Philadelphia hospital and, while he was thus afforded temporary relief, he never fully recovered and for the past six months gradually grew worse until death resulted.

Deceased was born at Salona April 11th, 1832, and was thus 74 years, 7 months and 8 days old. His parents were John and Barbara Furst, who came to this country and located in what is now Lamar town ship, Clinton county, where they became large land owners. The subject of this sketch got his early education in the public schools of that early day, then took a course in the Salona Academy. Under the personal direction of the principal, Prof. H. M. McGuire, he prepared for Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport, which he entered when but eighteen years of age, and from which institution he graduated with honors in He then entered Dickinson College, at Carlisle, for the purpose of taking a special scientific and classical course but ill health compelled him to relinquish his studies and leave college. Having a natural desire for the law he later entered the law office of his brother, Cline G. Furst, of Lock Haven, where he was admitted to the Clinton county bar.

In January, 1861, he moved to Bellefonte and on the 28th day of the same month was admitted to practice at the Centre county bar. Here he lived ever since and in his chosen profession rose to be not only one of the leading members of the Centre county bar, but a lawyer whose talent was recognized all over the State to that extent that he was frequently called upon to go to other counties to try important cases. He was possessed of a remarkable memory and gift of discernment given only to the few.

In the summer of 1884 he was given the Republican nomination for President Judge in the forty ninth judicial district, composed of the counties of Centre and Huntingdon, and was elected over his Democratic opponent, the late ex-Judge Adam Hoy, by a fair majority. He served on the bench his full term of ten years but was defeated for a re-nomination by ex-Judge John G. Love.

In his career as a Judge upon the bench he manifested an independence of character from the very first. This was especially exemplified in his rigid enforcement of the liquor laws, notwithstanding the storm of protest from all over the county. But to his credit it can be said that he did his duty as he saw and understood it, regardless of the consequences. While upon the bench he gained for himself the reputation of being an exceptionally able jurist. The very fact that in the ten years he was Judge he suffered fewer reversals of judgment at the hands of the Supreme court than any other President Judge in this district is evidence of not only his clear interpretation of the law but of constant hard work and persistent research into the mysteries of his profession.

On his retirement from the bench he resumed the practice of law and the reputation he had gained in the previous years soon brought to him a large and lucrative practice, not only at his own bar, but from clients in a number of surrounding counties. The last case with which he was closely identified in this place was as counsel for the defense of Green and Dillon, and the strenuous efforts he made to save the lives of the two young men are too well remembered to need recalling here.

In politics Mr. Furst was a Republican and always took a very active interest in the welfare of his party. He was a member of the Bellefonte Presbyterian church during all of his residence in the town and served as an elder from 1863 until his death. He manifested the same deep interest in the study of theology as he did in that of the law and his voice was frequently heard in Presbyterian assemblages in this and other States. Early in life he was a school director in Bellefonte and from 1865 to 1874 served as president the school board.

Judge Furst was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Frances Sanderson, of Lock Haven, and his second Miss Caroline Watson Chamberlain, of Milton. The latter survives with three children, namely: Jennie W., married to John Curtin; Jams C. and Walter B. He also leaves two children by his first wife, William S., of Philadelphia, and John S., of Williamsport; as well as two brothers C. G., of Lock Haven, and J. B., of Flemington.

Following the usual custom upon the death of a member a meeting of the Centre county bar was held on Tuesday morning at which the various committees to arrange for attending the funeral, etc., were appointed. Another meeting of the bar was held in the court house yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock at which a suitable memorial on the life of -the- deceased was read by D. F. Fortney, brief talks eulogistic of the life and character of the man made by members of the Centre county bar as well as visiting members.

The funeral services were held at the family home on West Linn Street at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. The officiating ministers were Rev. J. Allison, Platts and Rev. William Laurie D. D., L. L. D. There was a large attendance of friends at the house but the interment in the Union cemetery was private."



Austin Owen Furst of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (1832-1906)
COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, J. H. BEERS & CO., 1898, Pages 51-54

JUDGE AUSTIN O. FURST

"Every profession has its prominent men; some made such by long membership, and others by their proficiency in their calling. The subject of this sketch is made conspicuous among the jurists of Centre county both by the length of time he has devoted to the pursuit, and by the eminent success he has made of it. He is one of those men who may be said to have chosen well in the selection of a profession. Possessed of a keen sense of discrimination, mature judgment and a natural taste for the various branches of legal business, he has by years of study and practice placed himself among the foremost members of the learned Bar of the great State of Pennsylvania. Judge Furst has descended from honored forefathers who came to America from Holland after the Reformation, his paternal ancestors being followers of Martin Luther. John George Furst, the grandfather of Judge Furst, purchased from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a large tract of land in the eastern portion of Nittany Valley, which he laid out into farms for his four sons- George, John, Samuel and Thomas-and daughter- Catherine. These sons and daughter were reared in the Valley referred to, married there, and settled on that tract of land. George, however, afterward located in the vicinity of Freeport, Ill., where he passed the rest of his days. Two of the sons, Samuel and Thomas, were noted hunters of this section of the country, in which they were reared. The five children above named were strongly attached to the Church of their forefathers. John George Furst died in Clinton county (formerly Centre in 1821, and his wife, Agnes, in 1813. John Furst, the second son of John George Furst, and the father of Judge Furst, was born in the Susquehanna Valley, August I 8, 1785, and was given one of the farms referred to, on which he resided until his death, which occurred April 14, 1859, when he was nearly seventy-four years old. He was a man of ordinary education, but possessed good common sense; a man of practical ideas which made him a useful citizen, and he was a lifelong agriculturist. He was interested, and took an active part, in the local affairs of the county; was a Jacksonian Democrat, and in his religious views was a Lutheran. His wife, Barbara (Shuman), was a daughter of John and Catherine Shuman, of Millerstown, Perry county, this State. John Shuman died March 7. 1807, aged forty-five years, his wife, Catherine, passing away in 1826, at the age of sixty years. In religious faith the Shumans were Methodists. To the marriage of John Furst and Barbara Shuman were born eleven children, Judge Furst being next to the youngest. The mother, who was a woman of great force of character, lived to the advanced age of eighty seven years, being remarkably well-preserved both physically and mentally. Her death, occurred September g, 1878. One of her sons, John S., was a very successful merchant, and one >f the most influential men of Clinton county, an ardent Republican, and an elder of the Presbyterian Church. Judge Austin O. Furst, the subject proper of this sketch, is a native of the State, born on his father's farm in Lamar township, Clinton county, in the east end of Nittany Valley. In the schools of the neighborhood he acquired his early education, after which he went to the academy in Salona, conducted by Prof. McGuire and Prof. Carrier, respectively. Later he entered Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport, from which he was graduated in 1853, with the honors of the class. In the fall of that year he entered the junior class. of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn., but after a brief period sickness caused him to leave. Returning home, he in 1858 began the study of law in the office of his brother, Cline G. Furst, Esq., at Lock Haven, Penn., and he was admitted to the Bar of Clinton County at the September term, 1860. A short time afterward he located at Bellefonte, and at the January term of Court in 1861, he was on motion made by the late Hon. H. N. McAllister, admitted to the Bar of Centre County, and has ever since followed the profession of law. Prior to the session of the State Legislature of 1882-83, Centre county was a part of the Twenty-fifth Judicial District. At that session Centre and Huntingdon counties were united, children above named were strongly attached to the Church of their forefathers. John George Furst died in Clinton county (formerly Centre in 1821, and his wife, Agnes, in 1813. John Furst, the second son of John George Furst, and the father of Judge Furst, was born in the Susquehanna Valley, August I 8, 1785, and was given one of the farms referred to, on which he resided until his death, which occurred April 14, 1859, when he was nearly seventy-four years old. He was a man of ordinary education, but possessed good common sense; a man of practical ideas which made him a useful citizen, and he was a lifelong agriculturist. He was interested, and took an active part, in the local affairs of the county; was a Jacksonian Democrat, and in his religious views was a Lutheran. His wife, Barbara (Shuman), was a daughter of John and Catherine Shuman, of Millerstown, Perry county, this State. John Shuman died March 7. 1807, aged forty-five years, his wife, Catherine, passing away in 1826, at the age of sixty years. In religious faith the Shumans were Methodists. To the marriage of John Furst and Barbara Shuman were born eleven children, Judge Furst being next to the youngest. The mother, who was a woman of great force of character, lived to the advanced age of eighty seven years, being remarkably well-preserved both physically and mentally. Her death, occurred September g, 1878. One of her sons, John S., was a very successful merchant, and one >f the most influential men of Clinton county, an ardent Republican, and an elder of the Presbyterian Church. Judge Austin O. Furst, the subject proper of this sketch, is a native of the State, born on his father's farm in Lamar township, Clinton county, in the east end of Nittany Valley. In the schools of the neighborhood he acquired his early education, after which he went to the academy in Salona, conducted by Prof. McGuire and Prof. Carrier, respectively. Later he entered Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport, from which he was graduated in 1853, with the honors of the class. In the fall of that year he entered the junior class. of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn., but after a brief period sickness caused him to leave. Returning home, he in 1858 began the study of law in the office of his brother, Cline G. Furst, Esq., at Lock Haven, Penn., and he was admitted to the Bar of Clinton County at the September term, 1860. A short time afterward he located at Bellefonte, and at the January term of Court in 1861, he was on motion made by the late Hon. H. N. McAllister, admitted to the Bar of Centre County, and has ever since followed the profession of law. Prior to the session of the State Legislature of 1882-83, Centre county was a part of the Twenty-fifth Judicial District. At that session Centre and Huntingdon counties were united, and constituted the Forty-ninth Judicial District, Judge Mayer continued as president-judge of the- Twenty-fifth District, composed of the counties of Clinton, Elk and Cameron, and Judge Orvis, who was the additional law judge of the old Twenty-fifth, became president-judge of the Forty-ninth. In the fall of 1883 he resigned, and Judge Hoy was appointed by Gov. Pattison. He continued as president-judge of the Forty ninth District until the first Monday of January, 1885. At the general election of I 884 Austin O. Furst was elected president-judge, entered upon the duties of the office on the first Monday of January, 1585, and continued in service for a period of ten years, his term of office expiring on the first Monday of January, 1895, since which time he has engaged in the practice of his profession. He has an office in Bellefonte, one in Huntingdon, and one in Philadelphia, the last being in connection with his son, William S. Furst, as senior counsel. Prior to the Judge's elevation to the Bench, he was engaged in many important suits both in equity and law, as well as in the criminal courts, and was often pitted against the foremost lawyers of this section of the State, and has been constantly associated in cases with them. The district was a very large and important one, comprising a population of 80,000 people, and during his judicial term a great many corporation cases were tried in court, besides an unusual number of homicide cases. The most interesting of the latter class was that of Alfred Andrews, a young Englishman, who was tried at Bellefonte, at the January session, 1890, which case lasted for six days, and which was closely listened to by a crowded court-room daily. It resulted in a verdict of murder in the first degree. The Judge's pathetic and touching address to the prisoner before pronouncing sentence was highly commended and considered by the profession as an expression of high order of thought and language. Addressing the prisoner, the Judge said:

It is seldom, and hitherto unknown in this county, that one so young as you has committed a crime so revolting in its details. Lying in wait for your victim, and with the frenzy of lust in your heart, without a moment's warning, you made your assault, and to cover your shame, you added to your attempt at rape the foul crime of murder. No wonder that this community stood a not surprising that the officers of hast at your crime. It is not surprising that the officers of the law were vigilant in seeking you out and bringing you here to answer for that crime. It is sad indeed to think of the deed you have committed. Without pity or mercy you made a criminal assault upon Clara Price, and failing in your brutal attempt, you took her life to suppress the evidence of your guilt. She was a beautiful young lady, just ripening into womanhood pure and virtuous and happy in the bright prospects of life before her. Alone and unprotected in a lonely place, you made your assault upon her. She sacrificed her young life to save her virtue. Her noble efforts to protect her honor and purity ought to be written in granite above her grave. The law, in mercy, hitherto, has extended to you every means to prove your defense: it has thrown around you the presumption of innocence. It has given you a jury of your own selection; it has required the Commonwealth to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You have had the benefit of able counsel and the process of the law to compel the attendance of your witnesses; the county has furnished means for your defense; you have had a patient, fair and impartial trial before a jury of your peers - the jury has found you guilty of murder in the first degree; no other verdict could have justly been rendered under the evidence. The truth of the verdict has been made manifest by your own confession since the language of the law has been changed. It now demands that satisfaction shall be done. You have forfeited your life to the law, and justice requires that forfeit shall be paid. While you cannot restore the innocent life you have taken, the law requires that society shall be protected from the assassin and murderer, and that your ignominious death upon the scaffold shall be a warning and a terror to the evildoer. You need not expect or hope for a change in the verdict, by an appeal to any earthly tribunal. No constituted authority in the land can read the record of your trial without pronouncing your guilt. There is no appeal left for you, but to your God. To Him and Him alone may your appeal for mercy be made. That mercy, while you denied your helpless victim, may yet through sincere repentance and faith in Christ be accorded to you. We earnestly commend you to a merciful God, who, in his infinite love granted pardon to the thief upon the cross, and who is able to save the penitent, however wicked he may have been. We have no desire to review the facts in connection with your crime. The confession you have made relieves the court from further delay in your case. It now remains only to pronounce the death sentence according to law. The sentence of the law is that you, Alfred Andrews, the prisoner at the bar, be taken hence to the jail of Centre county, whence you came, and from thence to the place of execution, designed by law, and that you there be hanged by the neck until you are dead, and may God have mercy upon your soul.

The following quotations from the press, and from his fellow-townsmen, who have known Judge Furst for years, are evidence of his rank as a lawyer and judge, of his high Christian character as a man, and faithful performance of his duty as a citizen, and of his scholarly attainments: "We congratulate the Republicans on their excellent nomination. Mr. Furst is a gentleman whose learning and legal ability, integrity and faultless Christian life have placed him above the reach of slander. Should he be elected to the high office to which he aspires, he will discharge his duty fearlessly and well, and as becomes an upright judge and arbiter. He is a clear and forcible writer, using his brilliant rhetoric and his admirable gift of humor only when they are aids to the enforcement of his argument. He is entitled to be called, without any exaggeration, an accomplished orator." "Judge Furst is firm, honest, positive and independent".

Judge Furst is an ardent Republican. Of him the Democratic press says. "He has always been an uncompromising Republican, but always a fair fighter." He has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since the age of twenty-five years, and a ruling elder of the Church at Bellefonte since 1863. He has been for years president of the Dickinson Alumni Association, which includes in its membership some of the brightest and cleverest lawyers, ministers, and professional men of the State. He possesses a keen mother wit, which serves him well in that capacity, and his well-put sallies provoke unlimited merriment at these famous gatherings. He is one of the incorporators of the Law School of Dickinson College at Carlisle. He was a member of the school board of Bellefonte nine years. He is a home man, and his beautiful residence is an ideal one. His taste for agriculture is pronounced, as is his liking for the sport of Izaak Walton.

The Judge has been twice married, first to Miss Frances M., daughter of William C. Sanderson, of Clinton county, a lady of rare beauty, both in character and in Christian virtue, and by this union there are two sons: William S., born June 12, 1868, and John S., born April 19, 1871. William S. graduated with honor in his class at Princeton in 1890; then spent the summer abroad, and in the fall entered the Law Department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, and in three years was graduated and admitted to the Bar in Philadelphia; at once he began practice in that city, and has since been located there. John S. also went to Princeton, but preferring a business life he entered the Williamsport National Bank, of which he is now assistant cashier. The Judge's second wife was Miss Caroline W., daughter of Moses and Jane (Watson) Chamberlain, of Milton, and they have three children: Jane W. Watson, born October 9, 1879; James C., born December 1, 1882, and Walter B., born May 2, 1887.

      William Sanderson Furst was born on 12-Jun-1868 at Bellfonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Austin Owen Furst and Mary Frances Sanderson. William married Mary Watson Shantz on 6-Nov-1902 at Pennsylvania. William Sanderson Furst died on 6-Aug-1933 at age 65.

      John Sanderson Furst was born on 19-Apr-1871 at Bellfonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Austin Owen Furst and Mary Frances Sanderson. John married Pauline M. Houston, daughter of Louisa (Unknown), in 1898.
     John Sanderson Furst was also known as John Shuman Furst.

      John Neilson Jr. was born on 13-Jan-1799 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. John married Margaret Ann Fish, daughter of Col. Nicholas Fish and Elizabeth Stuyvesant, on 5-Dec-1826. John Neilson Jr. died on 22-Sep-1851 at New York City, New York County, New York, at age 52.
      John is the head of household, aged 51, Insurance, born New York living next to the Le Roy family. With John 'Jr.' are Margaret, Mary, Nicholas, Margaret, John, Susan, Julia and Helen. John's birth and death location comes from Frederick Pyne.

      Mary Noel Neilson was born on 5-Mar-1803 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Mary married Charles I. Johnson on 1-Aug-1826. Mary Noel Neilson died on 24-Oct-1863 at age 60; from dropsy. Mary was buried at Marble Cemetery, New York City, New York County, New York.

      Edward Henry Neilson was born on 16-Jan-1805. He was the son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Edward married Martha Annis Osborn on 14-Dec-1831. Edward Henry Neilson died on 1-Sep-1837 at age 32. Edward was buried at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
      From the Marble Cemetery website: www.marblecemetery.org Neilson, Martha A. 9Mar 1833 22 yrs. 9 mos. 18 d. Neilson, Martha Annis Osborn Daughter of William Osborn. Married 14 Dec 1831 Edward Henry Neilson; died 10 Mar 1833, age 23. Married. Born NY; died Bond St. Inflammation of the brain. Removed to NewBrunswick. Nelson, --- 2 Sep 1837 Neilson, Edward Henry Son of John N. Neilson & Abigail Bleecker. Born 16 Jan 1805; married Martha A. Osborn; died 1 Sep 1837, age 33. Removed to New Brunswick. Osborn, Priscilla 6 Sep 1853 62 yrs. Osborn, Priscilla Jenks Daughter of John Jenks & Martha Abbott; born 28 Jun 1789; married ca. May 1809 William Osborn; died 6 Sep 1853 Fairfield, 64 yrs. Widow. Died Fairfield, CT. General debility. Removed to CT.

      Catharine Neilson was born on 17-Mar-1807 at New York. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Catharine married Jacob Stout Carpender, son of William Carpender and Lucy Weston Grant, on 21-Jun-1838. Catharine Neilson died on 21-Sep-1888 at age 81.

      Josepha Matilda Neilson was born on 27-Nov-1809 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Josepha married William Henry Crosby, son of William Bedlow Crosby and Harriet Ashton Clarkson, on 4-Nov-1830 at New York City, New York County, New York. Josepha Matilda Neilson died on 21-Aug-1881 at New York City, New York County, New York, at age 71.

      Julia Neilson was born on 29-Dec-1811 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Julia married Charles Addison Bulkeley on 18-May-1842. Julia Neilson died on 19-Aug-1878 at age 66. Julia was buried at Marble Cemetery, New York City, New York County, New York.
      Julia either died at or was buried from 15 W. 18th St. She suffered from Rheumatism.

      Cornelia Neilson was born on 27-Apr-1814 at New York. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Cornelia married Rev. Orlando Harriman Jr., son of Orlando Harriman and Ann Ingland, on 30-Jun-1842 at New York City, New York County, New York. Cornelia Neilson died on 15-Jul-1889 at New York City, New York County, New York, at age 75. She died on 16-Jul-1889 at age 75.

      Charles Frederick Neilson was born on 22-Aug-1816 at New Jersey. He was the son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Charles Frederick Neilson died on 24-Apr-1878 at age 61; not married.

      William Staats Neilson was born on 9-Nov-1818 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. William married Rosalie Duggan. William Staats Neilson died on 7-Jul-1873 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at age 54. William was buried at Marble Cemetery, New York City, New York County, New York.
      William's birth place comes from his burial record at Marble Cemetery. He died from 'Congestion of the brain'. He was moved to New Brunswick, NJ in 1905.

      Helena Neilson was born on 29-Jan-1821. She was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Helena married John Butler Coles Neilson on 14-Jun-1849. Helena Neilson died on 14-Mar-1913 at age 92.

      Henry Augustus Neilson was born on 5-Jan-1824 at New Jersey. He was the son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker. Henry Augustus Neilson died on 12-Feb-1862 at age 38.
      Henry is called 30 years old (?) Clerk with his parents in the 1850 U.S. Census for New York City. He did not marry.

      Margaret Ann Fish was born on 11-Feb-1807 at New York. She was the daughter of Col. Nicholas Fish and Elizabeth Stuyvesant. Margaret married John Neilson Jr., son of Dr. John Neilson III and Abigail Bleecker, on 5-Dec-1826. Margaret Ann Fish died on 3-Mar-1877 at age 70.

      Elizabeth Stuyvesant Neilson was born on 24-Jan-1828 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Elizabeth married Ezra W. Howard on 24-Jun-1857.
      She must be the Elizabeth Fish, 22 and born in New York, living with 'Mrs Elizabeth Fish' aged 75 in New York's 17th Ward. This could be her grandmother? With them is two Irish and two British servants. Two doors down was the rest ofthe Neilson family.

      Mary Noel Neilson was born on 16-Dec-1829 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Mary Noel Neilson died on 29-Apr-1908 at age 78; did not marry.

      Nicholas Fish Neilson was born on 7-Apr-1832 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Nicholas Fish Neilson died on 13-Feb-1855 at age 22; did not marry.
      Nicholas was a student in the 1850 Census for New York City.

      Margaret A. Neilson was born on 20-Feb-1835 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Margaret A. Neilson died on 20-Sep-1895 at age 60; did not marry.

      John Neilson V was born on 22-Apr-1838 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. John married Augusta Balch on 17-Jan-1861; no issue. John Neilson V died on 25-Dec-1903 at age 65.

      Susan Le Roy Neilson was born on 2-Apr-1840 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Susan married Dr. Francis King on 10-Nov-1870. Susan Le Roy Neilson died on 9-Jan-1909 at Of, New York City, New York County, New York, at age 68.

      Julia Kean Neilson was born on 10-Mar-1843 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Julia married Robert Peabody Barry Sr. on 19-Apr-1866. Julia Kean Neilson died on 27-Nov-1910 at age 67.

      Helen Neilson was born on 16-Sep-1846 at New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Neilson Jr. and Margaret Ann Fish. Helen married David Maitland Armstrong, son of Edward Armstrong and Sarah Hartley War, on 6-Dec-1866. Helen Neilson died on 7-Feb-1927 at age 80.