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[NI056214] Trib-Demo Feb 2 1999 VARNER-Clarence 'Teeny,' Riverdale, GA, formerly of St Michael, d. Jan 6 1999 Southern Reg. Med. Ctr. b. Dec 24 1924, s/o Chauncey & Florence VARNER. Preceded in death by parents; bro.s & sis.s, Miller, Vera BROOKS, Rev Chauncey, Luella KUSHER, William, Rev. James, & Shirley Jo THOMAS; & son, Jon. Survived by wife, 7 chldn, 21 gchldn, 5 ggchldn & sis.s: Olive GRAMLING, Fern WERTZ, & Betty MORROW. Serv. as a Marine aviation mechanic WW II.Retired mechanic & inspector of Eastern Airlines.

[NI056220] She was partially raised by her grandmother whose surname was GRAY & she often used that as her maiden name although she was born KUHN.

[NI056263] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
41 223 252 Horner Samuel 31 M Farmer Pa
42 223 252 Horner Hanah 28 F Pa
1 223 252 Horner Nathaniel 5 M Pa
2 223 252 Horner Amanda 4 F Pa
3 223 252 Horner Aaron J. 1 M Pa

[NI056265] Obit: Nov. 1901 Margaret A. Stull, Widow of Rev. H. H. Stull, d. at the home of her son, B. F. Stull, Johnstown, Nov. 12, 1901, aged 75 y., 7 m., of heart failure. She was b. in Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., Apr 12 1836 & was the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. George Varner. In 1848, she was m. to Rev. W. H. Stull, who was, for many yrs a minister in the Pittsburgh Conf., of the Ev. Assc. This union was blessed with 6 chldrn, 2 of whom, with the husb., preceded her in death. B. F Stull, of Dale, Mrs. W. G. McKee, of Johnstown, Lorenzo D. Stull of Adams Twp., & Amanda Benner of Atlantic City, N.J., survive as chldrn. Mother Stull was for many yrs a faithful, devoted & earnest memb. of Trinity Un. Ev. Ch. of this city. Her faith in her Saviour was unwavering & when affliction came she yearned to go home to be with him & her loved ones gone before. Her last hrs on earth were full of victory & joy as clearly evidence by the (illegible word) praises & shouts that (illegible word) from (illegible word) - the index to a heart (serveral illegible words) & hope. May the same grace that sustained & ultimately saved our sainted mother, sustain all the (the rest of the article was missing).

[NI056266] 1850 Federal Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA 11 Nov by Henry Cook
20 154 160 STULL William H. 24 M Farmer 1,019 PA
21 154 160 STULL Margaret 23 F PA
22 154 160 STULL Sarah J. 1 F PA
23 154 160 STULL Franklin 6/12 M PA
1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 9, 1860
472 7 2622 2656 Stull William H 34 M farmer 3000 800 PA
472 8 2622 2656 Stull Margaret 33 F PA
472 9 2622 2656 Stull Sarah J 12 F PA
472 10 2622 2656 Stull Franklin 10 M PA
472 11 2622 2656 Stull Christina 8 F PA
472 12 2622 2656 Stull Martha 5 F PA
472 13 2622 2656 Stull Lorenzo D 3 M PA

[NI056267] Obit: Prominent Dale Boro Resident Expired Today Following Long Illness. He Worked for the PRR, Taught school in Richland Twp. & Mineral Point. He also practiced carpentry. He on occasion he ran mechantile bus.s & finally went into real estate & the coal bus. He was a staunch Rep. & served on the boro council & the school council. CHILDREN (5): Anna Mae; Arthur M.; George B.; Howard W. & Ivella Pearl.

[NI056268] Mary Jane died of an intestinal tumor. In the two preceding yrs she had
undergone two operations in Philadelphia which failed to cure her problem.

[NI056276] Public Sale: The undersigned will offer at public sale, on the Stull farm, formerly Frederick Hofecker place, near Paint Creek Station & 1 mi. west of the Mountain Orchard Farm on Sat., Dec. 9 at 1 pm: 5 cows, 2 heifers, 2 horses, 2 hogs, Overland wagon, surrey, buggy, sleigh, & other miscellaneous articles. Terms to be made known on day of sale. Signed Howard W. Stull. M.L. Varner, Auctioneer. CHILDREN (4): Franklin; Harold W.; Margaret & Sarah.

[NI056286] Obit: died Sun. night at her home in Atlantic City N.J. after a long illness.

[NI056290] Obit Apr. 2, 1935: served as Supervisor of the State Hwy Dept for the Richland Twp. section over 15 yrs. He was a carpenter but had been engaged in farming for the last 39 yrs. He leaves 28 grandchldrn & 1 great grandchld. CHLDRN (11): Bird M.; Dewey; Gladys O.; Ira D.; John Clayton; Kenneth A.; Martha; Ora; Pearl; Willam G. & Roy E.

[NI056292] "Bird" operated an automobile/truck "Junk Yard" near Ragers Corner, Cambria
Co., PA

[NI056299] Obit: He served as a rural mail carrier for several yrs & as a firemen on the PA RR for a number of yrs. At the time of his latest illness, he was employed by Stull & Lucas, contractors. CHILDREN (4): George Walter; Donald; Margaret & Dean.

[NI056300] Johnstown Trib-Democrat CUSTER-STULL - Mrs. Sara Margaret, 80, 998 Bedford St., d. Jan 29 1976 b. Apr 10 1895, Adams Twp., dau. of Abram & Lizzie (Belzner) Walter. Preceded in death by 1st hus., John Clayton Stull, & 2d hus., James Blaine Custer. Survived by these chldrn: George Stull, m. to former Doris Winifred Shank, Sidman; John Walter Stull, Cobden, Ill.; Donald Ray Stull, m. to former Marie Feeney, San Diego, CA; Margaret Stull, at home; & Dean Stull, m. to former Ruth Barhight, Richardson, TX; 12 gchldrn & 3 ggchldrn. sis. of Herbert B. Walter, South Fork. Friends received 2-4 & 7-9 pm Sat. & Sun at Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home, where services will be held 2 pm Mon, the Rev. Dr. George Bl***. Interment, Dunmyer Cem.

[NI056318] 1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 20, 1860
427 33 2805 2840 Weaver Levi 24 M farmer 2200 600 PA
427 34 2805 2840 Weaver Barbara 22 F PA
427 35 2805 2840 Weaver Catherine 7/12 F PA

[NI056320] Herald of Truth - Vol XVII # 8 Jul 1880 pg 135, 136. Apr 30, Scalp Level, Cambria Co, Pa of consumption, Bro NOAH WEAVER, aged 38y 1m 22d. Bur Weaver's Ch. Funeral sermon by Samuel & Jonas Blough. Bro Weaver was sickly a long time.
1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 14, 1860
416 25 2726 2762 Weaver Noah 18 M farm laborer PA
Layman Simon 9 M PA
Layman Elizabeth 26 F PA

[NI056322] 1850 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA
3 3 WEAVER Daniel 28 M Farmer
Mary 25 F
Leane* 2 F
David 10/12 M
MONG__* Ann 18 F
ROBERTS Clara 10 F
1870 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA 19 Aug H. J. Boyts
9 195 194 Weaver Daniel 48 M W Farmer 36,000 4,200 Penna
Weaver Polly 45 F W wife Penna
Weaver David 21 M W Farm Laborer Penna
Weaver Christina 19 F W at home Penna
Weaver Barbara 17 F W at home Penna
Weaver Catharina 14 F W at home Penna
Weaver Polly 12 F W at home Penna
Weaver Daniel 10 M W at home Penna
Weaver Mary 8 F W at home Penna
Weaver William 3 M W at home Penna

[NI056323] 1850 census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA 7 Nov by Henry Cook
20 84 90 WEAVER Tobias 32 M Farmer 1,300 PA
21 84 90 WEAVER Laura 24 F PA
22 84 90 WEAVER Hiram 5 M PA
23 84 90 WEAVER Isaac 3 M PA
24 84 90 WEAVER Levi 2 M PA
1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 16, 1860
419 17 2745 2781 Weaver Tobias 44 M farmer 200 800 PA
419 18 2745 2781 Weaver Leah 34 F PA
419 19 2745 2781 Weaver Hiram 14 M PA
419 20 2745 2781 Weaver Isaac 12 M PA
419 21 2745 2781 Weaver Levi 10 M PA
419 22 2745 2781 Weaver Susan 8 F PA
419 23 2745 2781 Weaver Harry 7 M PA
419 24 2745 2781 Weaver Mary 5 F PA
419 25 2745 2781 Weaver Elizabeth 3 F PA

[NI056324] 1850 census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA 5 Nov by Henry Cook
17 22 23 WEAVER David 59 M Farmer 2,500 PA
18 22 23 WEAVER Susanah 53 F PA
20 22 23 WEAVER Hannah 19 F PA
21 22 23 WEAVER David 17 M laborer PA
21 22 23 WEAVER Daniel 22 M laborer PA
22 22 23 WEAVER Levi 15 M PA
23 22 23 WEAVER Abram 13 M PA
24 22 23 WEAVER Noah 9 M PA

[NI056325] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 14 Oct by Henry Cook
35 na 58 Varner John 25 M Laborer Pa
36 na 58 Varner Hanah 24 F Pa

[NI056335] Johnstown Trib or Dem., Jul 16 1927: Zachariah VARNER, 70, Dies at Lee Hosp. Health of Well-Known Meat Dealer Was Impaired 2 Yrs. He was for the last 50 yrs engaged in the meat bus. in East Taylor Twp., d. at 6 pm Sat. at the Lee Homeopathic Hosp., where he had been a patient since Wed. He was b. in Jackson Twp., but spent the greater part of his life in East Taylor Twp. He was son of the late George & Catherine Tully Varner. His wife, Mrs. Mary Munday Varner, d. 17 yrs ago. He is survived by the following chldrn: Norman Varner, Napoleon st.; Christ Varner, Chandler ave.; May, w. of Charles R. Moose, 1st st., Conemaugh; Cleminson L. Varner, East Taylor Twp.; Stanford Varner, Locust st.; Herman, Ralph & Fannie, w. of Harry Colbert, East Taylor Twp., & Catherine, w. of Thomas Ford, Chandler ave. 18 grandchldrn survive. He was bro. of Robert Varner, Vinco; & Mrs. Hulda Kepple & Mrs. Henrietta Rager, both of Jackson Twp. Mr. Varner was a life-long memb. of the Wesley Chapel M. E. Ch. The body is at the Moose home, 1st st., Conemaugh. The funeral party will leave the home at 1:45 pm Wed. for the Wesley Chapel M. E. Ch., where serv.s will be conducted at 2:30 pm by Rev. John Barr Harris, former pastor, assisted by Rev.'s Kimmel, Rishell, Zigler & Beegs. Interment will be in the Wesley Chapel Cem.

[NI056349] Johnstown, PA Daily Trib issue Jan 1944: VARNER , 1st Lt. Lawrence DeVore, 23, 321 South St, killed Southern Salerno, Italy, Jan 9 1944, while on 65th mission as a fighter pilot of a P-40. b Apr 27 1920, Johnstown, s/o Norman & Annie (Colbert) Varner. Survived by parents, 321 South St, & 2 bros, Colbert W., 306 Summit Ave, & Cameron E., Davidsville. Memb Franklin St Meth Ch. Was student at IN State Teachers College at time of induction, Jan 28 1942. He serv with 79th Fighter Gp, 85th Fighter Squadron. Held Air Medal, Oak Leaf Clusters & Purple Heart. Body to arrive in Johnstown Fri eve. Friends received H.M. Picking Sons Mortuary after 8:30 pm Fri. Servs 2 pm Mon, Rev. J.A. Kestle; bur Grandview Cem.. Active pallbearers: Edward Kress, Gene Sheehan, Jimmy Williams, George Shuman Jr., Victor Piro & Jimmy Ragan. Honorary pallbearers: C.C. Cutteridge, Dr. J. Ernest Wagner, Dr. Charles R. Colbert, Charles I. Aikey, C. Porter Huntingdon, Scott R. Lackey, Claire Younkin & Edmund Horner. Military rites conducted at grave by Johnstown Post 294, Amer Legion.

[NI056377] Trib-Demo Feb 19 1999 VARNER-Grace B., 101, Wesley Chapel, d. Feb 18 1999, at UPMC Lee Regional. b. Oct 28 1897, Wesley Chapel, d/o Harry & Catherine (CUTE) COLBERT. Preceded in death by parents; hus., Clemison, in 1960; sons, Montell, Elwood, & Harold; & bro.s Harry, Edgar, Charles, Dewey, & Robert; & sis.s, Catherine MONDAY, Annie VARNER, Elizabeth MOORE & Agnes BAKER. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by dau.s Eleanor, w/o Carl MYERS, & Dolores, w/o Stephen LONG; & numerous gchldn, ggchldn & gggchldn. Mem. of Summit Chapel U. Meth. Ch., where funeral serv. & committal 10am Sat Pastor Francis L. Storer. Pvt Bur. Wesley Chapel Cem.

[NI056425] Johnstown Trib-Demo, 18 Jan 1973 MAHR - Theodore "Ted", 68, of 81 DuPont st., d. Jan 18 1973, Mem. Hosp. b. Nov 29 1904, Johnstown, s/o George & Anna (BEECH) MAHR. Preceded in death by parents, 2 sis.s & 4 bro.s. Survived by Widow, former Edna VARNER, & a niece, Mrs Thomas ROTHROCK, Portland OR Bro. of Mrs. Emma MURRAY, 302 Linden Ave.; Mrs. Margaret SAWL, Pittsburgh; & Mrs. Florence FINLON, 206 Washington St. Was a 25-yr member of Johnstown Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. A retired employee of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received friends from 7-9 pm Thur. & 2-4 pm Fri. at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where services will be held 1 pm Sat., Rev. Dr. Walden M. Holl. Interment Grandview Cem.

[NI056433] Obit: Johnstown, PA newspaper 12 Feb 1910 A. W. Varner, for many yrs a prominent resident of Jackson Twp., d. yesterday morn at the home of a dau., Mrs. William Eppley of Rosedale, at age 77 yrs. He was a carpenter by trade but for a long time had lived on a farm in Jackson Twp. Mr. Varner had been ill for some yrs & a mo. or so ago was brought to the home of his dau. in Rosedale. His wife d. in Sept. 1908 & the surviving chldrn are Mrs. A. M. Snyder of East Taylor Twp., Mrs. Lottie Link of Wilkinsburg, Mrs. William Eppley of Rosedale, Leander Varner of Blairsville, Isaac Varner of Rosedale & Lorenzo Varner of Braddock.The funeral serv.s will be conducted by Rev. W. H. McLaughlin presiding elder of the Johnstown district of the Ev. Church.

[NI056434] Deceased Was on Her Way to Visit Dau., Mrs. Hagerich, When Run Down Jan 16 1925 Funeral Sun. Mrs. Annie V. Snyder, Wesley Chapel, was fatally injured last eve. while going from her home to that of her dau., Mrs. Sadie Hagerich, when she was struck by an automobile driven by O.E. Dishong, who was driving a new car from Pittsburgh to his home at 407 7th ave., Altoona. The accident occurred near Wesley Chapel. The driver of the car said he was not running at a fast rate of speed & that Mrs. Snyder unexpectedly stepped out in front of the machine. The accident occurred about 4 pm. The injured woman was brought to Johnstown a short time later by Dishong & Rev. John Barr Harris. Her skull was fractured. She passed away at Lee Homeopathic Hosp. at 1 am this morn. Mrs. Snyder was 70 yrs old. She was sis. of Issac Varner, Morrellville; Eli Varner, Blairsville; Lorenzo Varner, this city; & Mrs. William Eppley, Oakhurst. The deceased was a d/o Mr. Mrs. Adam Varner, b. 1855, Jackson Twp. Her hus., Albert M. Snyder passed away about 11 yrs ago. She is survived by a son, Blair Snyder & a dau., Mrs. Hagerich, Wesley Chapel. The body was prepared for bur. by Carl Davis, Conemaugh, who removed it to Hagerich home this afternoon. Funeral serv.s will be held at the Meth. chapel Sun. 2:30 pm by Rev. John Barr Harris, South Fork, & Rev.J.L. Bowman of Progressive Breth. Ch.

[NI056436] Trib-Demo Feb 11 1928. MRS. SARAH BELLE EPPLEY, w/o WILLIAM EPPLEY, & who had been an invalid for the past yr or so, d. at her home, 374 Beatrice ave., Morrellville, yest. afternoon, in her 70th yr. Her death was due to paralysis. Within the last yr MRS. EPPLEY suffered 3 strokes, the last 1 on Feb 3. Funeral serv.s will be held in the Garfield St. Ev. Ch. 2 pm Mon. by Rev. A. F. Berkey, with interment in Sandyvale Cem. b. Jackson Twp Oct 4 1848, & d/o ADAM & MARGARET VARNER, who resided for many yrs in the vicinity of Vinco. She & WILLIAM EPPLEY m. Jackson Twp about 50 yrs ago by the late Rev. Stephen Hildebrand. For many yrs they made their home in Rosedale, where her hus. d. 25 yrs ago. had 8 chldrn, 3 d. They were HIRAM, d. 1898; NORMAN d.1901, & LEMON d. 1916. surviving chldrn: HARRY F. EPPLEY, Viewmont; BLANCHE, w/o PHILIP WISEMAN, Fairfield ave.; FLORA, w/o LINUS BURKHART, Beatrice ave.; ETHEL, w/o RUSSELL BRENDLINGER, Strayer st.; & BERTHA, w/o HERMAN BORTNER, Beatrice Ave. 11 gchldn & 3 bro.s, ISAAC VARNER, Morrellville; LEANDER VARNER, Blairsville; & LORENZO VARNER, Dilltown. She was a memb. of the Ev. Ch. for about 60 yrs. She united with the Albright Charge in Jackson Twp & had been a worshiper at the Garfield St. Ch. since locating here.

[NI056465] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Louis C Link State: PA Dist: 0268 Color: W Age: 56 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0045 Co.: Allegheny Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02740375 Other Residents:
Wife Mary E 54, PA
Dau Gertrude M 30, PA
Dau Lilliam P 29, PA
Dau Flora B 25, PA
gson Robert C Topping 04, PA
3 non-relatives

[NI056467] 1850 Federal Census Jackson Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 17 Oct 1850 by Wm. L. Shyrock
22 43 44 Link Lewis 57 M W Farmer Germany
23 43 44 Link Sophia 39 F W Germany
24 43 44 Link August 17 M W Germany
25 43 44 Link Caroline 13 F W Germany
26 43 44 Link Rachel 9 F W Germany
27 43 44 Link William 5 M W Pa
28 43 44 Link Elizabeth 2 F W Pa
Lewis Link Will, late of Jackson Twp. 13 Jan 1859 Executor: Henry C. Goughnour Knowing as much by those present, that I Lewis Link, farmer living in Jackson Twp, Cambria Co, State of PA do publish this & declare it to be my last will & testament heard revoking & making void all or eney former will by me at eney time heard or made. I 1st comend my sole to God from whence it came & my body to be intered in the Berry Ground at Benshoff Ch & my funeral be conducted in a Christian-like manner. I further direct & desire that my executive will pay all my buring expenses out of the 1st money that may come in his hands out of property real or personly. Next I desire that all my just & honest debts be pd out of the proceeds of my estate. Next I will & desire that the farm that I now live on laying in Jackson Twp Co & State before mentioned containing 109 acs be left in the possession of my beloved wife Suffrah while she remains my widow to have all & every priviledge & income that I belonging & it is my wish & desire that she my wife will keep my chldn Rachel, William, Elizabeth, Samuel & Lewis on the farm & see that they are raised in a Christian-like manner. Also I direct & desire that my wife Suffrah shall have all my personel property that I may dye in possession of & to hold the same untill all my heirs is of lawfull age & then my wish & desire is that all my property real & personly shall be sold & divied equal share & share alike among my lawfull heirs & should my beloved wife Suffrah marrey eney other man then it is my wish & desire that my farm shall be taking out of her hands & rented for the support of the chldn untill they become of age & then disposed of in like manner as hearon before mentioned & further it is my will & desire that if eney of my chldn shall bring a law suit or caws one to be brought againsts my estate that they shall be cut out & receive none of estate, either real or personel in ______. I, Lewis Link having in my rite mind for what I am thanfull to God from which all blessings flow I sine my name & seal 13 Jan 1859. Also I hearby appoint my as learned friend Henry C. Goughnour my lawfull executor to settle my bisness. Ludwig Link ( his seal) The words I acknow in the 3rd line & my in the 18th line was inscribed before signing. ( There were changes in the document in line 3 and 18) Witnes Present W.W. Hanis John Struyer, Jr.

[NI056567] AGED DILLTOWN MAN ENDS LIFE Alonzo Varner,67,Slashes Throat w/ Razor; Had Been in Ill Health Alonzo Varner, aged 67 years, cut his throat w/ razor at the home of Mrs. Emma Young, Dilltown, Indiana Co., soon after supper last eve. After eating, it is said he went to a mirror & drew the razor across his throat. Unsuccessful in inflicting a deep gash w/ the razor, Mr. Varner is said to have made a 2nd attempt, in which the jugular vein was severed. Dr. Fred W. St. Clair, Indiana Co. Coroner, was notified & conducted an investigation last night. The Coroner announced that no inquest would be necessary & signed the death certificate as suicide. Dr. St. Clair said that Mr. Varner had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was s/o Adam Varner & b. & reared in Jackson Twp. He was a bro. of Isiah Varner, 8th Ward. Alonzo Varner formerly resid. Rosedale, now 14th Ward. His widow & 2 dau.s reside in Coraopolis, near Pittsburgh. The body was brought to Johnstown last eve & turned over to John Henderson Co., morticians. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until the arrival of his widow & dau.s tonight.

[NI056568] Johnstown Trib, 1902 Abram Varner, a respected resident of Jackson Twp., d. at his home near VinCo., at 9:10 p.m. last night of a complication of diseases, including kidney trouble. He was 66 yrs & 3 mo.s old & had been ailing for some time, hence his death was not unexpected. Abram Varner was b. Conemaugh Twp., near Mineral Point, in Oct. 1833, & a son of George & Christina Horner Varner, both deceased. He was m. in early manhood to Julian Keifer, dau. of the late Michael Keifer, who preceded her husb. to the grave about 10 yrs ago. They had 4 chldrn, of whom 3 survive: James Varner of Jeanette, & John E. & Ephraim, at home. Amanda, the only dau., d. shortly after her mother had passed away. Mr. Varner was 1 of a family of 11chldrn, of whom but 3 now survive: Henry, residing on the old homestead, a mile from Vincoe; Adam living on the adjoining farm, & Mrs. J. F. Tallhelm, of Julian, Center Co. Those who have joined the majority are Samuel, John, George, & William Varner; Mrs. Elizabeth Goughnour, of Waterloo, IA; Mrs. Samuel Horner of the 7th Ward, Johnstown, & Mrs. William Stull, of the 6th Ward, Johnstown, the latter having d. only a few wks ago. He resided for 45 yrs on the farm on which he d. He was a member of the United Ev. Ch. & was much esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place Sun., the funeral party leaving the house at 10:30am & proceeding to the Wesley Chapel, where the Spurgeon B. Rohland of the United Ev. Ch. will conduct the serv.s, assisted by Rev. J. L. Bowman of the Prog. Breth. Ch. Interment will be made in the Cem. near the chapel.

[NI056573] Active in the Mt. Olive Ev. Ch. He served as rds super. for Jackson Twp. & later on the election board.

[NI056575] Curtis was a well known Tenor.

[NI056585] VARNER-- Minnie May, d/o Martin L, & Mary Varner, d. South Fork, Cambria Co., of diphtheria, Sep 30 1887, aged 5 yrs, 9 mos, & 26 dys. Dear little Minnie was beloved by all who know her.

[NI056593] Had 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren at the time of his death. Charter member of Seward, PA VFW post 7022.

[NI056604] Mary was a step-sister to Albert D.

[NI056605] Joseph was a step-brother to Albert D. Colson

[NI056610] Fri. Eve. Dec 19 1924 Morrellville Resident Taken Suddenly Ill at Cambria: Charles Varne, aged, 48 yrs, d. suddenly yesterday at Cambria Hosp., where he was taken during the morn from the Cambria wheel plant. Mr. Varner was stricken by acute indigestion within an hr. after he left his home at 390 Beatrice Ave., Morrellville. Mr. Varner collapsed at work & d. 10 min.s after he was conveyed to the 12th Ward institution. Funeral serv.s will be conducted in the Garfield St. Evan. Ch. at 2 pm Sunday by Rev. Mr. Berkey, the pastor, with burial in Grandview Cem. Charles Varner was b. in Jackson Twp May 9 1876, son of the late William & Hannah (Keifer) Varner. Charles Varner & Miss Bertha Stark were m. here 28 yrs ago by Rev. Mr. Darling, then the pastor of the First Brethren Church. During the last 26 yrs the Varner family has resided in Morrellville. Mrs. Varner survives her hus., with these sons & dau.s: Florence, wife of John Baker, Ft. Wayne, IN,;'Emma, wife of John Ferguson, 394 1/2 Beatraice avenue; Howard Verner, Wilkinsburg, and Franklin, Melvin, Velma and Fern Varner, all at home. 3 dau., Helen, Catherine & Mabel Varner,preceded their father to the grave. Mr. Varner is also survived by a gdaug. He was a bro. of George Varner, Barron Ave.; Albert Varner, Seward; Logan Varner, Virginia Ave; Nelson Varner, Huntingdon, PA; & Mrs. Anna Ashcom, 12st Ward.

[NI056650] Johnstown, PA Trib-Demo issue 15 Jan 1968: DALTON, Mrs. Mary Jane, 70, 729 Franklin St., d Jan 14 1968, Lee Hosp.; b Feb 2 1897, Johnstown, d/o William & Lillian (Herdman) Campbell. Preceded in death by parents; husb Horace L.; sis Louise; & bro Ted. Survived by chldn: Leroy, m Mary Curry, 1216 Erickson Dr; Edna Weimer, at home; Harry B., m Jean Bender, Johnstown; & Lillian, w/o James McLaughlin, 104 Wedgewood Dr; 5 gchldn & 3 ggchldn. Sis of Ida Campbell, 731 Franklin St.; Mrs. Helen Martin, Bronx, NY; Franklin & Robert Faith, Willoughby, OH; Delmas Faith, Arbutus Pk. Family receive friends 7 - 9 pm Monday & 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm Tue Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, serv 2 pm Wed, Rev. David N. Finney. Bur Forest Lawn Cem..

[NI056668] Johnstown Trib abt 16 May 1910: HENRY VARNER, Identified with one of Cambria Co.'s oldest families, d. at the home of his son-in-law & dau., Mr. & Mrs. Daniel STATLER, No. 219 Ohio St., Moxham, after a 4 mo.s illness of bowel & stomach trouble, at 7 am yesterday, in his 72nd yr. Mr. VARNER spent most of his life in the vicinity of Vinco, in Jackson Twp. He was with the John Angus family in Conemaugh last Xmas, coming to Johnstown shortly thereafter to visit other relatives. He took sick at the STATLER home in Jan. The deceased was a son of George VARNER & Christina HORNER & was b. in Conemaugh Twp, near Mineral Point, Aug 19 1838. He was one of a family of 10 chldn, & is the 9th of that number to pass away. His bro. Adam VARNER, d. in Jackson Twp last winter. Mrs. Nancy TALHELM, widow of the late Rev. John Talhelm is the only surviving sis. She lives in Julian, Center Co. In 1858 the Varner family removed from Conemaugh Twp to near Vinco, where Henry VARNER remained on the farm until last fall. On Feb 14 1860, the deceased & Susannah HUNT, dau. of Henry & Elizabeth HUNT, were united in marriage. The latter having passed away suddenly in July 1905, while attending an Epworth League meeting at Wesley Chapel. 14 chldn were b. to Mr. & Mrs. VARNER, 3 of whom - Harry, Lawrence E., & Ruth VARNER are dead. The surviving ones are George, of near Vinco; Miles A., Samuel S., & Timothy L., of Somerset; Leonard of Portage; Oliver & Walter, of the 7th Ward, this city; Mrs. W. S. BIRD, of Confluence; Mrs. John A. ANGUS & Mrs. Theodore CUSTER, of Conemaugh, & Mrs. Daniel STATLER, at whose residence he passed away, together with 31 gchldn. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, the remains to be lifted at the Statler home at 9 am to be taken to Wesley Chapel, where services will be conducted at 10:45 o'clock by the Rev. A. C. Saxman, pastor of the Conemaugh Meth. Ep. Ch. & Rev. A. J. Bird, presiding Elder of the Somerset District of the Un. Ev. Ch. Interment will be made in the chapel cem. Henry VARNER was a life-long member of the Meth. Ep. Ch. having been a class leader & member of the Board of Trustees at Wesley Chapel for a long (illegible). In polictics he was a Republican until 2 yrs ago when he became identified with the Prohibitionist Party.

[NI056669] Johnstown Paper, Jul 13 1905; Mrs. Henry Varner, a highly-respected resident of Jackson Twp., d. suddenly about 8:45 last evening while attending Epworth League services in the Wesley Chapel, E.Taylor Twp., age 61 yrs, 4 mo.s, & 1 day. Mrs Varner attended the communion which was adminstered during the afternoon in the chapel, of which she was a life-long member, & went to attend Epworth League in the evening. She had just led a prayer & was about to start a hymn when she fell over dead in her seat. A physician was summoned as soon as possible. He attributed the cause of her death to heart failure. The remains were turned over to Undertaker Howard Davis of Conemaugh. The deceased is survived by 13 chldrn, 1 having d. several yrs ago. They are: George C., East Taylor Twp.; Harry, Miles A. & Timothy, Johnstown; Mrs. Daniel Statler, Ohio St., 17th Ward; Leo, Portage; Mrs. Scott Bird. Confluece; Mrs. T. T. Cuser, Samuel, Lawrence, & Oliver all of this city & Walter, at home. Her husb. also survives her & 1 bro. John L. S. Hunt, of MD, together with 21 gchldrn. The funeral party will leave the Varner residence at 1:30 pm tomorrow for the Wesley Chapel, where services will be conducted over the remains by Rev. A. J. Cook, of Moxham, to be assisted by Rev. A. J. Bird of Franklin, PA & Rev. L. B. Rittenhouse of Franklin Borough.

[NI056670] James Wilson (father ) was b near Kelso, & received his educ there, where he also learned the trade of tanner, but for several yrs prior to his coming to Amer, had been employed as overseer on a farm in Roxburyshire. In Jul 1854, he emigrated to this country & located in Jackson Twp., Cambria Co., PA, but at the beginning of the Civil War he removed to Johnstown, where he followed his trade as a tanner. After the death of his wife he removed to Conemaugh & retired from active life. He was a memb of Presby ch. In politics he was a republican, & served as burgess of Conemaugh. While in his native country he m Mary Bratton, d/o Edward Bratton, Kelso, & to them were b 10 chldn, 3 of whom d in Scotland when quite young. The others are: James, who d in 1876; Charles, now living in Conemaugh; William, who d in 1889; David B.; Margaret, w/o William H. Hunt, farmer in Jackson Twp.: Jessie, widow of George B. Gray, deceased of Conemaugh, & John who d at the age of 16, death resulting from being kicked by a horse. Mr. Wilson d in Jackson Twp.

[NI056689] Angus was a Motorman (Driver) on the Southern Cambria RR & was killed in the collision of 2 cars in Aug. 1916.

[NI056699] Harry A. Varner, d. very suddenly while in a hotel lobby at Hyndman, Bedford Co., last evening has many relatives in this city vicinity. His death was probably due to heart trouble, of which his mother expired a few yrs ago. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Susannah (Hunt) Varner, of Jackson Twp.. He & a bro., Miles, had conducted the Somerset Lumber Co. & he went in the city of Hyndman to conduct bus. for that concern when he passed away. They heard shouts of FIRE. As they ran, with the crowd, to observe the event. He had scarcely arrived upon the scene, when he fainted away & never revived although he was attended almost immediately by a physician. He was also employed for a time with the Johnstown Planing Mill Co. Besides the Father, 8 bro.s & 4 sis.s survive, as follows: Lawrence of Pine St.; Oliver, of the 7th Ward; Samuel & Walter, of Sherman St.; Miles & Timothy, of Somerset; Leonard of Portage; & George, of Vinco; Mrs. Daniel Statler, of Moxham; Mrs Scott Bird, of Confluence, & Mrs. Theodore Custer & Mrs. John Angus both of Conemaugh. He was about 42 yrs of age & was the husb. of Ms Rachel Callihan, who came from Wilmore & is now in Somerset. His remains will be brought to this city & interred in Grand-View Cem.

[NI056703] Johnstown Daily Trib Thu May 8 1941 Mrs. J.A. Angus, 74, Moxham, Dies. Death terminates m. of 53 yrs; funeral rites Sat. Mrs. John A. Angus, 530 Cypress Ave., a medical patient at Mem. Hosp. since Mar 26, d. 4:20 pm yesterday. She was 74 yrs of age. b. Mar 23 1867, Jackson Twp., she was a dau. of Henry & Susanna (Hunt) Varner. On May 31 1888, Flora Varner was united in m. with John A. Angus & the couple would have celebrated their 53rd wedding ann. this mo. For 9 yrs the couple made their home on the Angus farm near the Hinckston Run Dam in East Taylor Twp., & then located in Conemaugh, where they remained 14 yrs. They removed to Moxham 30 yrs ago & have since resided there. She was a memb. of the Grove Ave. Meth. Ch., where she was affiliated with the Berean Bible Class & the Women's Society for Christian Serv. Surviving are her hus. & these chldrn: Lyman B., 200 Mable St., Southmont; Samuel K., 334 Linden Ave.; Henry W., Lock Haven; & Mary, w. of Dr. A.A. Varner, Oakland. She also leaves 3 bro.s: Samuel Varner, Somerset; Oliver, Linden Ave.; & Walter D., Confer Ave., & 5 grandchldrn. Furneral will be held at the Angus home at 2 p.m. Sat., Rev. R.P. Andrews, pastor of Grove Ave. Meth. Ch., will officiate, asst. by Rev. George R. Haden, former pastor of the Grove Ave. charge now located in Turtle Creek. Burial in Grandview Cem. will be directed by the John Henderson Co.

[NI056704] Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode Index
John A Angus State: PA Enumeration District: 8110 Color: W Age: 45 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0036 County: Cambria Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00080650 Other Residents:
Wife Flora 42, Pennsylvania
Son Lymon B 25, Pennsylvania
Son Samuel K 19, Pennsylvania
Son Henry W 19, Pennsylvania
Daughter Berdina 04, Pennsylvania

[NI056713] Johnstown Trib, Mar 4 1925 SAMUEL L. VARNER EXPIRES IN DALE BORO
Bedford St. Resid. Samuel L. Varner, 59 yrs, a salesman in the employ of the Grand Union Tea Co. for last 31 yrs, d. at his home, 913 Bedford St., Dale Boro, at 5:15 am today. His health had been impaired for some mo.s. His death was due to a comlication of diseases. Funeral serv.s will be conducted by Rev. P. L. Griffiths, Sun. pm in the Dale Ev. Ch. of which he was a memb. He was also identified with the church orchestra & Dale Council, Jr. O. U. A. M. W. H. Bantly, Charles Cable, Harvey Lamison, W. D. Miller, Levi Miller, & J. W. Miller will be pallbearers. Interment in Grandview Cem. He was b. near Salix, Richland Twp., Mar 25 1866, son of Jacob G. & Lydia (Strayer) Varner. His father, who served in the 107th Reg't. P. V. I. in the Civil War d. in Dec. 1906, & his mother passed away in 1915. Samuel L. Varner was a nephew of the late Mrs. Jacob C. Stineman & the late Stephen R. Varner. He was the bro. of Sylvester Varner, Conemaugh; Martin Varner, Dale; Grant Varner, Elton; & Irwin Varner, Salix. Samuel & Ms Annie Hampton were m. at South Fork in Aug. 1890, by Rev. Mr. Brown, then pastor of the South Fork Un. Ev. Ch. Mrs. Varner survives her husb. with these sons & dau.s: Roscoe, Nellie, Russell & Algie, home; Lillian, w/o Bernard Laufle, 312 Lincoln st.; Lydia, w/o Elmer Mitchell, Bolivar; Beatrice, w/o William Himes, Dale; Verda, w/o Walter Gray, Dale; & Ada, w/o Arthur Grumbling, of Bellwood, PA. He is also survived by 9 gchldrn. Because of his 31 yrs working for the Grand Union Tea Co, he was known as "Sam, the Tea Man".

[NI056718] Obit from a Ch. pub.: VARNER: Lawrence E. Varner, Johnstown, PA, was b. Dec 23 1879, & d. Nov 24 1908, aged 28y., 11m., & 1 d. He came to his death by accident. He had gone to Mahaffey, PA, on Mon. Nov 23, for a car load of lumber, & not being able to secure an empty car at once, he used his spare time in hunting. To try his gun, he shot into a tree on the bank of the river & went to see the effect of the shot. Having placed another shell in the gun, he stepped out on the river bank, putting the stock of gun on the ground, & leaning on it looking of what he might see; the thin strata of earth under the gun gave way, the gun struck a root, was discharged, & the contents entered his body. All he was able to say to the driver was, he thought that something awful was going to happen to him. He became unconscious & passed away in a short time. He leaves a wife & 3 chldrn: a boy Harold 4 yrs old & 2 dau.s Thelma & June younger. He was a son of Henry Varner who still lives & is father of a large family. There are 7 sons & 4 dau.s still living: George, of Vinco, PA; Miles, Samuel, & Timothy, of Somerset, PA; Leonard, of Portage, PA; Oliver & Walter, of Johnstown, PA; Mrs. Scott Bird, of Confluence, PA; a sis.-in-law of presiding elder A. J. Bird of Franklin District, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Daniel Statler, of Johnstown, PA; Mrs. John Angus & Mrs. Theodore Custer, of Conemaugh, PA. He was m. to Nellie Oldham, on Thanks- giving Day, Nov 26 1903 by Rev. F. E. Hetrick. They had both been taken into the church by Bro. Hetrick some time prior to their m. & have been memb.s of the Johnstown (Trinity) class ever since. The funeral serv.s were very largely attended. Many were out on the pavement who could not gain admittance to the Trinity Ch., on account of the lack of standing room. Bros. J. O. A. Curry, pastor of Bedford St., & F. D. Ellenberger, pastor of Derby St., Johnstown assisted the writer in the serv.s. Nellie was pregnant at the time of this tragic accident & not long after the event, a son Lawrence E. Jr. was b.

[NI056720] WW2 Veteran: During he war he was a member of the B17 crew which flew the
bomber knows as the "Swoose" which is now in the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington DC. He served 28 years in the US Air Force attaining the rank of
Major.

[NI056728] His mother was pregnant at the time of his father's death, he died as an infant.

[NI056745] Obit: For many yrs he was a prominent memb. of the Ev. Ch. serving in nearly every official capacity, & at the time of his death was pres. of the board of trustees.

[NI056761] Obit: Johnstown Trib. Thu. Nov 7 1957 VARNER- Samuel S., 82, West Race St., Somerset, d. Nov 7 1957, at home. B. Feb17 1875 in Cambria Co., son of Henry & Susannah (Hunt) Varner, both deceased. His widow, the former Annie E. Carney survives with these chldrn; Mrs. Bertha V. Casey, Greensburg & Mrs. Alice V. Picking, Somerset; 2 gchldrn Mrs. James E. Rosser of King of Prussia & Samuel T. Casey, Mt. Lebanon; 3 ggchldrn; 2 bro.s: Walter D. Varner & Oliver J. Varner, both of Johnstown. Memb. of Grace EUB Ch. & Somerset Rotary Club. Director of Co. Trust Co., Somerset & retired pres. of Somerset Lumber Co. Serv.s held at Walter S. Hoffman Funeral Home, Somerset. Interment, Somerset Co. Mem. Pk.

[NI056762] VARNER - Mrs. Annie E. Varner, 94, Somerset, d. Jan 16 1973 at Siemon Nrsg Home, Somerset. B. Dec 16 1878 Indiana Co., d/ Alfred (Alamander) & Harriet Rager Carney. Survived by these chldn: Mrs. Bertha V. Casey, Greensburg; & Mrs. Alice V. Picking, Somerset; 2 gchldn: Mrs. James Rosser, Coatsville, & Samuel T. Casey, Pittsburgh; 4 ggchldn. Sis. of Mrs. Grant Davis, Elkins, W. VA & Emerson, Prescott, AZ. Member of Grace Un. Meth. Ch., Somerset. Member of Somerset Garden Club & Former noble grand, Rebecca Lodge. Services held at Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset. Interment, Somerset Co. Memorial Park.

[NI056766] Johnstown Trib Democrat, Mon., Jul 17, 1978, pg. 34. PICKING - Alice (Varner), 79, Somerset, d. Jul 16 1978, at Phoenixville Manor Nrsg Home, Phoenixville. B. May 23, 1899, in Johnstown, d/o Samuel S. & Annie (Carney) Varner. Preceded in death by husb., Paul C. Survived by dau. Mrs. James E. (Mae Jean) Rosser, Coatesville, & 2 grandchldrn, James E. Rosser & Ann E. Duff. Sis. of Mrs. Bertha V. Casey, Greensburg. Also survived by nephew, Samuel T. Casey, Pittsburgh. Mem. of Grace Un. Meth. Church, Somerset; Somerset Garden Club, Roof Garden Music Club & other civic org.s. Red Cross Vol. in World War I & II. Attended Albright College. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9p.m. Tue. at Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset, where serv. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wed., Rev. Theodore Cole officiating. Interment, Somerset Co. Memorial Pk. Family requests contributions be made to Grace United Meth. Church, Somerset, in mem. of Alice V. Picking.

[NI056775] Johnstown Trib-Demo, Jun 29 1959 Mrs. Irene Ethel Custer, 57, 152 Rodgers Ave. d Jun 27 1959 Mem Hosp. b Sep 29 1901 Johnstown, d/o William H. & Sadie (Hildebrand) Keiper. Preceded in death by husb Clair in 1950; father & bro Roy. Survived by these bros & sis': Herman, 271 Garfield St; Ord, 717 Pine St, Robert, Ft Arthur, TX; Mrs. Mary Cooper, St. Petersburg, FL; & Paul, Delaware City, DE. Memb Bethany Presby Ch. Servs at Geisel Funeral Home. Bur Forest Lawn Cem.

[NI056820] Johnstown Trib 1911 JONATHAN CUSTER DIES IN FL Aged Resid. of Cambria Co. Expires in Tampa, Where He Had Lived for Mo.s. BUR. WESLEY CHAPEL Jonathan CUSTER one of the oldest residents of Cambria Co. d. last eve. between 5 & 6 pm, Tampa, FL where he had been since Jan 15, when he left Conemaugh w/ his son-in-law & dau., Mr. & Mrs. Samuel B. SENSEBAUGH of Conemaugh & his bro. Frederick S. CUSTER, Barclay st., to remain for the winter. Jonathan Custer, who was 80 yrs of age had been troubled with bowel complaint for a long time & on Tue of this wk was seized w/ an attack of dysentary. Other ailments developed during the wk & caused his death. The remains will be brought to Conemaugh for bur. Wesley Chapel. The funeral arrangements will be announced within these columns within the next dy or so. He b. Richland Twp, this co., abt 1830, s/o Frederick & Sophia FISHER CUSTER. His mother d. abt 1878 & father abt 1885. Jonathan Custer was a bro. of Philip F. CUSTER, Vinco; William, South Fork; Martin, Franklin Boro; Frederick S., 6th Ward; Mrs. Samuel WISSINGER, Morrellville; Mrs. Mary REYNOLDS, South Fork, & Mrs. Sarah DUNMYRE, Solomon, KS. About 50 yrs ago Jonathan Custer m. Ms Frances REAM (some text missing) For abt 50 yrs, Mr. Custer conducted a shop at Vinco. Besides his bro.s & sis.s, he is survived by a son , 3 dau.s, 20 gchldn, & 52 ggchldn. His son is Frederick J. CUSTER, Conemaugh & dau.s Sophia, w/o Williaim DAVIS, agent for the PA RR at Conemaugh; Annie, w/o Samuel B. SENSEBAUGH; & Elizabeth w/o Darwin CASSATT, Wehrum, Indiana Co. Jonathan was mem.of Conemaugh U. E. Ch. & his pastor, Rev. D. L. Yoder will conduct funeral serv.s. The deceased had made his home in Conemaugh since the decease of his wife.
JONATHAN CUSTER, prominent citizen of Vinco, Jackson twp, s/o Frederick & Sophia (FISHER) Custer, & b Somerset co, PA, Scalp Level, Sep 11 1838. Frederick Custer was b MD & moved with his family to Somerset Co PA, when Jonathan was abt 15 yrs of age, & came to this Co 1833, locating in Richland Twp, until to his death, 1881, aged 81 yrs; memb Evangl ch, & followed farming. The gfather, John Custer, was native of MD, but removed to Somerset Co, PA. He was shoemaker & farmer by occup. He resid Somerset Co until his death. Ggfather Custer was native of Holland. Mother of Jonathan Custer was native of Somerset Co, she was b Somerset co & d 1875, aged 69 yrs. She was memb Evangl ch, Martin FISHER, father of Mrs. Custer, gfather of Jonathan, was native of Germany, & came to US when a young man. Soon after his arrival he m & located in Somerset Co, where he resid til his death at an advanced age. Like most early settlers in that county followed agricultural pursuits. Jonathan Custer, subject of sketch was reared principally in Richland Twp, Cambria Co, & his educ was received in common schools. He learned the trade of blacksmith, & followed that calling in Richland until spring 1858, when he located at Vinco, continuing business of blacksmithing until 1883, when retired. He owns a farm in Jackson Twp. Mr. Custer m 1852 to M Frances, daughter of Samuel REAM, of Conemaugh Twp. They have 2 sons 3 daus living: Emmanuel; Frederick; Elizabeth, m to Jacob H. STIFFLER, farmer, Jackson Twp; Sophia, m to William DAVIS, Conemaugh; Annie, m to Samuel SINSIBAUGH, Conemaugh. Custer has been actively interested in public affairs, & has filled nearly all the elect offices in his Twp. (From Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia of Cambria Co by Samuel Wiley 1896, Union Pub Co)

[NI056821] Martin FISHER, father of Mrs. Sophia Custer, grandfather of Jonathan, was a native of Germany, & came to the US when a young man. Soon after his arrival he married & located in Somerset Co., where he resided until his death at an advanced age. Like most of the early settlers followed agricultural pursuits.

[NI056824] He may not be Jonathan's child. In census of 1860, he is listed last in family, aged 9 (1850 or 1851), with the apparent surname Brallier. Jonathan & Frances listed as m m in 1852

[NI056827] Johnstown Trib, Feb 8 1902 Jacob H. Stiffler, a well-known Jackson Twp. farmer, d. at his home a mile east of Vinco 8:30 pm last eve., of typhoid pneumonia, after having been confined to his bed for a little over 2 wks. Mr. Stiffler was a native of Blair Co. & was aged 50 yrs 7 mo.s & 28 dys. s/o Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stiffler, Canoe Creek, both of whom survive at the age of 86 yrs. Deceased was united in m. 25 Dec 1873, Vinco, to Lizzie, dau. of Jonathan Custer, of that place, who survives him with the following chldrn: William, Mineral Point; Mrs. Ray Albaugh, Mineral Point; Edith, at home, & Roy, a PA RR fireman boarding in Altoona. Mr. Stiffler is survived by 3 bro.s & 3 sis.s, as follows: Abraham, Canoe Creek; George R., Frankstown; Harry, Canoe Creek; Mrs. Nancy Curry, Martinsburg; Mrs. Jane Noffsker, Canoe Creek, & Henrietta, w/o James Sell, McKees Gap, all in Blair Co. The funeral will take place tomorrow, the party leaving the house at 2 pm & proceeding to Wesley Chapel, where the Rev. J. L. Bowman will conduct services, interment to be made in the Chapel Cem.

[NI056832] 1850 Federal Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA 13 Nov by Henry Cook
39 180 187 VARNER Justice 53 M Farmer 2,000 PA
40 180 187 VARNER Sarah 52 F PA
41 180 187 VARNER John 23 M Laborer PA
42 180 187 VARNER Elizabeth 20 F PA
1 180 187 VARNER Rachel 19 F PA
2 180 187 VARNER Jessa 15 M PA
3 180 187 VARNER Daniel 13 M PA
4 180 187 VARNER Sarah 12 F PA
5 180 187 VARNER Hanah 10 F PA
6 180 187 VARNER Christena 8 F PA
1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 22, 1860
434 39 2856 2892 Varner Justus 65 M farmer 2000 960 PA
434 40 2856 2892 Varner Salome 62 F PA
435 1 2856 2892 Varner Jesse 23 M farm laborer PA
435 2 2856 2892 Varner Daniel 22 M farm laborer PA
435 3 2856 2892 Varner Hannah 20 F PA
435 4 2856 2892 Varner Christine 17 F PA
Justus Varner, father, was b. in Morrison's Cove, Bedford Co., PA, but on reaching the age of maturity he began life on his own account, & located on a farm near Salix, this Co., & devoted his time to agriculture. Politically he was a whig, until the org. of the Rep. party, when he adopted the principles of that org., to which he has always yielded his hearty support.

[NI056837] Jacob was actually married to 2 women with the same name
"He came to Cambria Co. when a young man, & eventually became owner of a large tract of land in that is now the 7th ward of the city of Johnstown, but for many yrs has been known by the distinguishing name of Hornerstown, so named in honor to Jacob Horner. He was a large successful farmer, a man of substance in the Twp.. "

[NI056839] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
4 00 253 Horner Jonas 70 M none 3,500 Pa
5 00 253 Horner Martha 67 F Pa
Jonas HORNER, father of Christina HORNER, at an early day dedicated the bottom of the bank of the Stonycreek, now adjoining Sandyvale Cem., as a family burying-ground. The 1st person bur. in this lot was a dau. of Christian HORNER who d. 1800. // Johnstown Trib, 2/17/1855 d at Conemaugh Twp, Jonas Horner, aged about 78 years. Bur Horner Cem, Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA

[NI056840] Somerset Co. Deeds Book #24, p. 143 Petition on the estate of Samuel Horner, dated 3 Sep 1849, held at Orphan's Court: The petition of Michael Horner was presented setting forth that his father Samuel Horner late of Quemahoning Twp in Co. of Somerset d intestate leaving a widow Magdalena & issue 9 chldn Viz, Jacob Horner, John Horner, Elias Horner, Joseph Horner, Susannah intermarried with John Lambert; Sarah intermarried with Levi Wingart, Elizabeth intermarried with Nicholas Barnedt the said Elizabeth being also decd. & leaving issue 3 chldn, viz, Samuel Jacob & Sarah of whom Jacob Casebeer is appointed guardian, Catherine intermarried with Samuel Levingston now decd. leaving surviving her 2 chldn viz, Mary & Josiah of whom Peter Levy is appointed guardian, & Michael Horner the petitioner.

[NI056842] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 29 Oct by Henry Cook
21 362 405 Metz Arwin 31 M Farmer 1,400 Pa
22 362 405 Metz Martha 26 F Pa
23 362 405 Metz Christiana 7 F Pa X
24 362 405 Metz Lydia J. 5 F Pa
25 362 405 Metz Lucnicia 2 F Pa
26 362 405 Metz Selan H. 11/12 M Pa
27 362 405 Metz Jacob 64 M Laborer Md
28 362 405 Metz Samuel J. 34 M Mill wright Pa
29 362 405 Metz Caroline 20 F Pa
Trib 2 Aug1904: Airwine METZ, one of Johnstown's oldest citizens d. general debility at the home of his dau., Mrs. C. A. JAMES, Cambria Ave., 5th Ward, 3-4pm today. 85th yr, been confined to his room for a long time. The deceased was the father of Mrs. MASTERS, w/o Postmaster Samuel MASTERS, 437 Franklin St.; Mrs. Theodore JUDY, Horner St.; Mrs. Elizabeth SCOTT, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Ad PENROD Lorian; Mrs. JAMES, w/o James JAMES, with whom he has made his home, & Elsworth METZ, Pittsburgh. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral. 1 of the oldest Meth.s in the city & Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Woodring, of Franklin St. M.E. Ch., will have charge of the serv.s.

[NI056857] Johnstown Trib, c 4/29/1896 HORNER, Stonycreek Twp, Cambria Co on Tue morn Apr 28 1896 at 3:50 am, Mrs. CATHERINE HORNER, aged 88 ys 6 ms & 21 ds. Funeral on Thu 10 am: bur Sandyvale Cem.

[NI056858] 1850 Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA 22 Oct Henry Cook
11 246 279 Horner Jacob C. 37 M Farmer 1,500 Pa
Horner Caroline 36 F Pa
Horner Harriet 16 F Pa
Horner Amos 14 M Pa
Horner Mary M. 12 F Pa
Horner Sarah J. 11 F Pa
Horner Samuel 8 M Pa
Horner Slyvester 6 M Pa
Horner William 3 M Pa
Horner George 1 M Pa

[NI056861] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
42 215 244 Horner Jonas B. 33 M Farmer Pa
1 215 244 Horner Christina 34 F Pa
2 215 244 Horner Lovinia 12 F Pa
3 215 244 Horner William 9 M Pa
4 215 244 Horner David J. 7 M Pa
5 215 244 Horner Benjamin 5 M Pa
6 215 244 Horner Dennis 3 M Pa
7 215 244 Horner Elmyra 9/12 F Pa

[NI056867] 1850 Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA 4 Nov Henry Cook
30 466 516 Horner Christian 46 M Farmer 1,500 Pa
Horner Catherine 42 F Pa
Horner Archibald 18 M Laborer Pa
Horner Harvey 16 M Pa
Horner Elizabeth 14 F Pa
Horner Daniel 12 M Pa
Horner Jonas 10 M Pa
Horner Arwine 8 M Pa
Horner Lovinia 6 F Pa
Horner John 4 M Pa
Johnstown Trib 5/10/1878 Died in Stonycreek Twp on the 6th, Christian Horner, aged abt 73 yrs.

[NI056875] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 14 Oct by Henry Cook
40 51 51 Horner Jonas 39 M Carpenter Pa
41 51 51 Horner Mary 34 F Pa
42 51 51 Horner Franklin 14 M Pa
1 51 51 Horner Jordan 12 M Pa
2 51 51 Horner Jeremiah 9 M Pa
3 51 51 Horner Louisa 7 F Pa
4 51 51 Horner Davis 4 M Pa

[NI056876] Johnstown Trib 26 Apr 1880 d Conemaugh Twp the 24th, Hannah, w/o Jacob Giffin, aged 78 yrs, 2 mo.s, 21 days. d/o the late Adam Horner. Her husb., who survives, is in the 89th yr of his age.

[NI056877] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 11 Oct by Henry Cook
12 10 10 Horner Adam 33 M Carpenter Pa
13 10 10 Horner Elizabeth 35 F Pa
14 10 10 Horner Lucinda 13 F Pa
15 10 10 Horner Christina 11 F Pa
16 10 10 Horner Mary 9 F Pa
17 10 10 Horner Abraham 5 M Pa
18 10 10 Horner Henry 2 M Pa

[NI056878] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 14 Oct by Henry Cook
37 na 58 Hildebrand Martha 45 F 800 Pa
38 na 58 Hildebrand Jacob A. 20 M Farmer Pa
39 na 58 Hildebrand Mary A. 16 F Pa
40 na 58 Hildebrand Aaron 12 M Pa
Johnstown Trib, Johnstown, PA; Mar 13 1889 MARTHA HILDEBRAND On Sun. morn., Mar 10 1889, the aged lady breathed her last at the residence of her son-in-law, Abram ANGUS, East Taylor Twp. where she has been making her home for some time. Mrs. Hildebrand, whose maiden name was HORNER, was a dau. of Adam & Hannah Horner and was b. Richland Twp., Sep 1808. Abt 1829 she was m. to Abram Hildebrand, son of George hildebrand. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the farm on which she d., 6 miles north of Johnstown, on the Ebensburg road, which was then a dense forest, where they toiled hard for a livelihood. 3 chldrn were b. to Mr. & Mrs. Hildebrand, as follows: Jacob A., South Fork; Aaron W., Mineral Point, & Mary wife of Abram Angus, at whose residence she d. in the 80 yr of her age. In Feb 1840, her hus. d., leaving her & her chldrn then aged respectively 10, 6, & 1 yr to earn a livelihood as best they could. Beside 2 sons & a dau., there are 19 grand & 6 ggchildren who survive her. Mrs. Hildebrand was the last 1 remaining of the Adam Horner family. The remains were interred Wed. Mar 6 in the Wesley Chapel burying ground. Note: the burial date was probably Weds the 13th of March.

[NI056881] Ms Bertha Varner,d/o Issac & Jennie Stewart Varner d this afternoon at home of her parents in Rosedale Boro, 22 yr of age. She had been ill for a mo with rheumatism & pneumonia. The deceased was b Morrellville Feb 1 1892, & survived by parents, 2 sis': Mrs. Maude Slagle & Ms Oney Varner; 3 bros: Clyde, Lemon, & Chester Varner. Ms Varner was educated in public schools of Rosedale Boro. Memb Breth Ch of that boro. Funeral Sun, with bur Benshoff's Cem.

[NI056885] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 30 Oct by Henry Cook
38 380 423 Goughenour John C. 53 M Farmer 3,000 Pa
39 380 423 Goughenour Nancy 53 F Pa
40 380 423 Goughenour Jonas 21 M Laborer Pa
41 380 423 Goughenour Catherine 19 F Pa
42 380 423 Goughenour Levi 17 M Laborer Pa
1 380 423 Goughenour Abram 15 M Pa
2 380 423 Goughenour Adam 11 M Pa
3 380 423 Gorden Nancy 2 F Pa
4 380 423 Custer David 19 M Laborer Pa

[NI056886] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 14 Oct by Henry Cook
25 47 47 Horner John J. 49 M Farmer 3,000 Pa
26 47 47 Horner Elizabeth 47 F Pa
27 47 47 Horner Jacob 20 M Laborer Pa
28 47 47 Horner Jefferson 17 M Laborer Pa
29 47 47 Horner Lucinda 9 F Pa
30 47 47 Horner Sylvester 6 M Pa
John bought a farm for $1,000 (1852) & thereafter sold it to Daniel for $500 (1856). John makes mention of Daniel in his will saying that he had previously advanced $500 to Daniel. Johnstown Trib 8 Oct 1869 d at his residence in Conemaugh Twp the 7th of dropsy, John J. Horner, aged abt 67 yrs.

[NI056887] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
16 00 256 Ogline Jacob 55 M Laborer Pa
17 00 256 Ogline Catherine 43 F Pa
18 00 256 Ogline Eliza 18 F Pa
19 00 256 Ogline Alexander 16 M Pa
20 00 256 Ogline James 12 M Pa
21 00 256 Ogline Sarah 9 F Pa
22 00 256 Ogline William 4 M Pa

[NI056888] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 16 Oct by Henry Cook
39 107 119 Adams William 26 M Boatman Pa
40 107 119 Adams Elizabeth 21 F Pa
41 107 119 Adams John H 1 M Pa

[NI056896] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Charles E Horner State: PA Enumeration District: 0131 Color: W Age: 38 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0231 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02140934, 02140935 Other Residents:
Wife Lillian 36, PA
Son Harvey 17, PA
Son George 15, PA
Son Russell 13, PA
Dau. Marie 10, PA
Dau. Viola 07, PA
Son Theodore 05, PA
Son Bernard 02, PA

[NI056905] 1850 Conemaugh Twp, page 140b line 7, house 461, family 511
HORNER Jackson 25 M Laborer 200 Pa married in last year
Julia A. 20 F Pa
1860 Conemaugh Twp, page 636, house 1835, family 1861
HORNER, Jackson 35 farmer $1500 of land, $250 of property
Julia A 35
James J 9 in school
Franklin 7 in school
Thankful 2
Selvania J 6/12
OBITUARY - JACKSON J. HORNER The subject of these lines d.at his home on Laurel Hill,Lower Yoder Twp, abt 3 mi.s from Morrellville, yesterday 6 pm, cause of his death being blood poisoning, result of an abscess on his jaw, which appeared a few wks ago. 71y, 10 m 5 d, & was very hearty for a man of his yrs, having done all the work on his farm up to last winter, since which time he had been suffering from various diseases. b. Johnstown 13 Jul 1825, shortly afterward his father Samuel HORNER moved to Morrellville, he being 1 of the largest owners of property in that vicinity in his time. Abt 50 yrs ago the deceased m. Julia Ann St. Clair, who with 8 chldn, surv. him. Mr. & Mrs. Horner had chldn: Mary E., d.infancy; James S., now employed as a heater at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, Braddock; Thankful, w/o George Shearer, Morrellville; Franklin P., d. abt 15 yrs ago in IA; Selvina, Allegheny City; Stewart, Morrellville, a foreman at Haws & Sons Brick Works; Sarah, single & at home; Michael, Morrellville, a brakeman for the C. I. Co., Eunice, w/o James Bagley, Morrellville, Jackson, also a brakeman for the C. I. Co, & living in Morrellville, & Robert, a brakeman at Duquesne. There are also surviving beside those mentioned above, 2 sis.s - Mrs. Edward Erwin & Mrs. William Constable - both reside in the State of IA. Mr. Horner was 1 of the best-known residents in the vicinity of Morrellville, & generally respected & esteemed, doing or saying nothing in his lifetime which would upset anyone. Among the merchants & other persons with whom he had business dealings he was noted for his sterling honesty. Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased at 1 pm tomorrow after which Bur. Grandview Cem. Rev. N. B. Tannehill, of the Morrellville M. E. Ch., will conduct the obsequies.

[NI056908] 1880 Census Somerset Boro, Somerset Twp, Somerset Co, PA by Geo. W. Benford Jun 1-10 1880
24 10 489B 4 87 103 Horner D.J. W M 37 Storekeeper & Gauge v PA Pa Pa
Horner Susan W F 35 Wife Keeping House PA Pa Pa
Horner Marion B. W F 6 Dau At School PA Pa Pa
Sipe Lydia W F 37 Boarder Boarding PA Pa Pa
Sipe Margaret W F 17 Dau PA Pa Pa

[NI056911] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 21 Oct by Henry Cook
29 178 200 Horner Jacob 46 M Boatman 2,800 Pa
30 178 200 Horner Catherine 40 F Pa
31 178 200 Horner Jonathan 21 M Boatman Pa
32 178 200 Horner Aaron 19 M Boatman Pa
33 178 200 Horner Simon 17 M Pa
34 178 200 Horner Jacob C. 15 M Pa
35 178 200 Horner Mary C. 13 F Pa
36 178 200 Horner Nancy 11 F Pa
37 178 200 Horner Catherine E. 9 F Pa
38 178 200 Horner Watson 6 M Pa
39 178 200 Horner Allison 2 M Pa
1860 Federal Census Johnstown, 3rd Ward, Cambria Co., PA enumerated by HA McPike, June 16, 1860
704 9 843 859 Horner Jacob * 56 M Farmer 3000 600 Penna middle initial is illegible
704 10 843 859 Horner Catherine 50 F Penna X
704 11 843 859 Horner Mary C 23 F Penna X "write" written in item 13
704 12 843 859 Horner Edwin 19 M Freight Brakeman Penna
704 13 843 859 Horner Watson 16 M Penna X
704 14 843 859 Horner Allison 13 F Penna X
Jacob Horner, youngest son of Jacob Horner, grandson of John Horner, the pioneer, b. in Hornerstown, & at one time owned nearly all the land in that locality. He laid out Hornerstown, which was called after his father, & also laid out Sandyvale Cem.. He was a substantial man, a farmer by principal occup., but a good business man in whatever he undertook, & if he saw an enterprise that promised better returns than the farm he was generally ready to invest. When the old PA canal was being built he was engaged in that work as a boss, & during the palmy canal days he owned a line of boats that ran between Johnstown & Pittsburg. For several yrs he was assistant superintendant of the old Portage RR. // Johnstown Trib 31 Dec 1874 d 4th Ward 29th (Thu), Jacob Horner, Sr., aged 71 yrs, 1 mo, 19 dys.

[NI056912] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 4 Nov by Henry Cook
40 460 510 Horner Emanuel 40 M Farmer 1,500 Pa
41 460 510 Horner Elenor 38 F Md
42 460 510 Horner Nancy 17 F Pa
1 460 510 Horner Susan 16 F Pa
2 460 510 Horner George W. 12 M Pa
3 460 510 Horner Mary J. 10 F Pa
4 460 510 Horner Martha 8 F Pa
5 460 510 Horner Sarah 6 F Pa
6 460 510 Horner Lafayette 3 M Pa

[NI056914] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
34 222 251 Horner Elias B. 41 M Farmer 1,200 Pa
35 222 251 Horner Sarah 31 F Pa
36 222 251 Horner Lousia 13 F Pa
37 222 251 Horner Julia A. 11 F Pa
38 222 251 Horner William 8 M Pa
39 222 251 Horner James K P 6 M Pa
40 222 251 Horner Sarah E. 3 F Pa

[NI056915] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
23 226 257 Horner Susan 40 F 300 Pa
24 226 257 Horner Daniel 23 M Boatman Pa
25 226 257 Horner Mary 15 F Pa
26 226 257 Horner Peter 45 M Laborer 300 Pa

[NI056920] 1830 Town of Conemaugh, page 181, line 20
HORNER Samuel 2 . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 1 1 . . 1 . . . . . . . .
1 man 30-40 (1790-1800), 1 woman 20-30 (1800-1810)
1 girl 5-10, 1 girl 0-5, 2 boys 0-5
[Mary Ann 6, Jackson 5, Susan 3, Robert 1]
1840 Johnstown Boro, page 21, line 20
HORNER Samuel . 1 2 . . . 1 . . . . . . 1 . 1 1 . . 1 . . . . . .
in manufacturing
1 man 40-50 (1790-1800, 1 woman 40-50 (1790-1800)
1 girl 15-20, 1 girl, 2 boys 10-15, 1 boy 5-10, 1 girl 0-5
[Mary Ann 16, Jackson 15, Susan 13, Robert 11, David 7, Elizabeth 3]
1850 Census Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated on 15 Oct 1850 by J. J. Schell
108 112 HORNER Samuel W. 42 M Farmer 4000 acres PA
Mary 40 F PA can't read or write
Catharine 18 F PA
Louisa 16 F PA
William 14 M PA
Lydia 12 F PA
Eliza 10 F PA
John 8 M PA
Sally 6 F PA
Mary 4 F PA
Franklin 2 M PA
1860 Conemaugh Twp, page 619, house 1698, family 1749
HORNER, Samuel 59 farmer $2500 of land, $300 of property
Elizabeth 59 can't write
IRVIN, Evaline 19 in school
Johnstown Trib 2 Jul 1869 d at his residence in Yoder Twp the 29th of Jun, Mr. Samuel Horner, aged at abt 69 yrs.
Samuel lived in Conemaugh Twp and died, June 29th, 1869, in Yoder Twp. William CONSTABLE was the administrator of Samuel's estate. A list of inventory was made by George W. BHEAM. There was a receipt from the U S Internal Revenue to William CONSTABLE & Jackson J. HORNER. Chldn of Samuel: Mary Ann m. Edward W. Irwin; Jackson J. m. Julia Ann St. Clair; Susan; Robert; David J. m. Maria ? Elizabeth m. William Constable. Samuel is in the census in 1830 & 1840 in what's now the downtown area of Johnstown. He then moved to Morrellville, then in Conemaugh Twp , and later Lower Yoder Twp, before the 1850 census. George Bheam, married to Samuel's presumed sister Nancy, made a move to the same area about the same time. There is a Bheam Ave in Morellville. It would be worth checking wills or deeds to see if the old man Bheam may have left land to his kids in the 1840's.

[NI056925] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 14 Oct by Henry Cook
33 49 49 Good Christian 25 M Farmer Pa
34 49 49 Good Nancy 23 F Pa
35 49 49 Good Martha J. 2 F Pa

[NI056929] Johnstown Tribune, Thur., 10 July 1884 Died in Alleghney City on the 9th, Elizabeth, wife of Jonas Horner, aged about 60 yrs. Interment at Allegheny Cem.. Her husband's brother, Jacob, now deceased, was the founder of Sandyvale. Her husband is now 70 years old.

[NI056932] 1850 Federal Census Cambria Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 1850 by Henry Cook
28 108 110 Tibbot Samuel 31 M Carpenter 500 PA
29 108 110 Tibbot Martha 29 F PA
30 108 110 Tibbot Priscilla J. 5 F PA

[NI056934] David Bell, the 1st-mentioned s/o John Bell (b of English parents in Lancaster Co., PA), b Somerset Twp 1798, & is yet living in Jenner Twp in 1884. In early life he was known as a school teacher, also for many yrs as a farmer. He m Sarah Mickey, & the chldn b to them were: John W., William, Isaiah, Zachariah, Mary, Elizabeth (Sipe), Catharine J., Lydia (Sipe) & Susannah (Horner). (Source: The History of Bedford, Somerset, & Fulton Co.s, 1884, Waterman, Watkins & Co.)
1850 Census Jenner Twp., Somerset Co., PA 18 Oct 1850 by John J Schell
23 104 108 Bell David 52 M W Farmer 2,000 PA
Bell Sarah 42 F W PA
Bell William 20 M W Laborer PA
Bell Mary 19 F W PA
Bell Elisabeth 17 F W PA
Bell Isaiah 13 M W PA Age is written over - could be 15.
Catharine J. 10 F W PA
Lydia 7 F W PA
Susanna 5 F W PA
Zachary T 1 M W PA
1880 Census Jenner Twp. South, Somerset, PA J. H. Gardner
323B 35 72 74 Bell David W M 82 Farmer retired PA PA PA
Bell Sarah W F 72 Wife Keeping house PA PA PA
Cristner Lizzie W F 58 Servant Domestic servant PA PA PA

[NI056956] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Harry J Horner State: PA Enumeration District: 8110 Color: W Age: 39 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0056 Co.: Cambria, East Conemaugh Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02150018 Other Residents:
Wife Rachel A 35, PA
Dau. Dorothy E 08, PA
Son Jeremiah E 06, PA
Son Harry V 02, PA
Son Milford D NR, PA
Serv.s for Conemaugh Engineer Held Yest. by Rev. Garvin Smith. The funeral of Harry Jonathan Horner who d. suddenly of hemorrage of lungs at his home Sun. eve., took place yest. from Progressive Breth. Ch., Conemaugh, & was largely attended. The eulogy delivered by Rev. L. Garvin Smith, pastor & appropriate hymns were sung by Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Arthur Ford, Ms Yeager, & Blaine Coughmong. Bur. Headrick�s Cem. Pallbearers were William McCartney, this city: Harry O�Neil, Pittsburgh: Elmer Em??gh, Harvey Miller, Harry Storey & Earl McCartney, Conemaugh. Deceased was b. Conemaugh, 1872 s/o Davis Horner, d. some yrs ago, & Mrs. Katherine McCartney Horner - Teeter. Harry was employed as freight engineer on PA. R. R. for number of yrs, his run being between Conemaugh & Altoona. He was compelled to leave the rd abt a yr ago on account of health. He was seized with a hemorrhage while in the cellar Sun. night & d. a short time later. He was m. twice. His 1st wife Emma P. Wissinger d. some yrs ago, leaving a son, Ernest Ellsworth Horner, Somerset St. He is survived by 2nd wife & these chldn: Esther, Everett, Harry, Milford, Vernetta, Verda May & Irene.

[NI056966] 1860 Federal Census Johnstown, 3rd Ward, Cambria Co., PA enumerated by HA McPike, June 16, 1860
703 31 839 856 Horner Jonathan 31 M R. R. Watchman 1000 100 Penna
703 32 839 856 Horner Lucinda 29 F Penna
703 33 839 856 Horner Mary C 8 F Penna X
703 34 839 856 Horner Frances A 7 F Penna X
703 35 839 856 Horner Nancy J 5 F Penna
703 36 839 856 Horner Jacob M 4 M Penna
703 37 839 856 Horner Susan L 1 F Penna
703 38 839 856 Cover Mary M 70 F 50 Penna

[NI056969] 1860 Federal Census Johnstown, 3rd Ward, Cambria Co., PA enumerated by HA McPike, June 16, 1860
703 39 841* 857 Horner Jacob Jr 24 M Heater 800 150 Penna dwelling #--1 was overwritten on 0
703 40 840 857 Horner Mary A 22 F Penna
704 1 840 857 Horner Eva B 11/12 F Penna written page 112
Jacob C. Horner, youngest s/o Jacob & Catherine Horner, & ggson of John Horner, the Cambria Co. pioneer, was b. Hornerstown, Jul 26 1835, & has spent his whole life on the locality where 3 gen.s of the family before him have lived, & where some of his chldn & gchldn are now living. He was brought up to farm work & attended the common schools of the Twp. He followed the pursuits of a farmer, & d. 1842 at the age of 64 yrs. Christian HORNER, maternal gfather of our subject, was b. in Franklin Co., Jan 25 1778 & d. Oct 6 1865. Mr. HORNER was m. 1st in 1799 by Rev. STOY, the founder of Stoystown, Somerset Co. The same yr he removed within the present limits of Cambria Co. & 1st located near Johnstown. He was compelled to camp out with his family under a tree till he had a cabin erected to protect them from the winter. This was the yr before Johnstown was laid out by Joseph JOHNS. Subsequently Squire HORNER, as he was familiarly called, removed to the GEIS farm, Richland Twp. Here he resided until 1847, when he removed to Somerset Co. Mr. HORNER, in common with the residents of Cambria Co. at that early day, had to endure great hardships. Salt could not be produced at any nearer point than Bloody Run, Bedford Co. There the settlers, their only rd a narrow bridle-path, would annually resort & exchange their furs for iron & salt, & then lead their horses, laden with these necessary articles, over the mountain to their homes in the then wilderness. Salt at that day cost $4 per bushel. For a time he ran his father's line of canal boats between Johnstown & Pittsburg, & in 1857 went to work as a rail heater in the iron mills of Wood, Morrell & Co., which became the Cambria Steel Co. He continued at this employment until 1884, & then retired to give attention to his large personal interests. He is undoubtedly the oldest native of Johnstown now living in that city. In politics Mr. Horner is a Dem. He serv. 6 yrs Johnstown boro. council previous to the city charter & 4 yrs select councilman after the boro. became a city. On 1 Dec 1857, m. Mary Ann Shaffer, d/o Martin & Mary Ann (Kurtz) Shaffer, & gdaug. of the late Judge Kurtz of Somerset Co., one of the judges of the circuit court. On 1 Apr 1858, after their marriage, they began keeping house in their present home, where they have lived almost half a century. The disastrous flood of 1889 moved the house from its foundation, but caused no further damage. While the flood was at its greatest hgt Mr. Horner took refuge on the roof of his house, while his wife & some of their chldn were lodged in the branches of a lg tree. Although all of them escaped death in the awful rush of waters, their situation was perilous in the extreme. They have 5 sons & 3 dau.s living: Eva Belle, w/o George A. MATERS, Johnstown; Dora C., w/o Alonzo SINGER, Johnstown; Edward W.; Curtis E.; Jacob M.; Bertie E.; Otho I.; & Emory C. Jacob C. HORNER, a desc. of one of the early pioneer settlers of Cambria Co., PA is a s/o Jacob & Catherine (Horner) HORNER, & was b. Hornerstown, now the 7th ward of Johnstown, Jul 26 1835. His ggfather, Adam HORNER, a native of Adams Co., was one of the early pioneer settlers of Cambria Co., locating here when the prosperous Co. was principally a forest. They lived in Hanover, York Co, before coming to Johnstown.

[NI056972] Trib-Demo Mar 15 1916. Edward HORNER, b. in this city 75 yrs ago, d. at his home in Martinsburg, WV, last night. He had been ill for a long time with asthma. s/n Jacob Horner b. Hornerstown, this city. bro. of Watson Horner & Allison Horner, who are residing in this city. He worked for some yrs for the Cambria Iron Co. before removing to Martinsburg about 1880. survive widow & 2 sons. Mr. & Mrs. George WATERS, 7th Ward, will attend funeral serv.s in Martinsburg.

[NI056976] Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode Index
Albert Petrikin Age: 71 State: PA Color: W Enumeration District: 0125 Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0038 County: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Head of Household Other Residents: Daughter Edna L 22, Pennsylvania
Son Bruce 20, Pennsylvania
Son Byron R 17, Pennsylvania
Daughter Irene 15, Pennsylvania

[NI057002] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Christian Glitch State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0152 Color: W Age: 61 B-Place: PA Visit: 0116 Co.: Lawrence, Relation: Husb.Image #: 01610029 Other Resid.s:
Wife Mary C 56, PA
Son Louis 26, PA
Son Harry M 25, PA
Son Alvey 20, PA
Dau. Lucy M 18, PA

[NI057071] 1850 Federal Census Southampton Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 15 Aug 1850 by John H. Smith
27 14 14 Crosby James 51 M Farmer 300 PA
28 14 14 Crosby Catherine 51 F PA
29 14 14 Crosby Casiah 23 F PA
30 14 14 Crosby John 21 M Labourer PA
31 14 14 Crosby Ja's. 19 M Labourer PA
32 14 14 Crosby Sam'l. 17 M Labourer PA
33 14 14 Crosby Benjamin 16 M Labourer PA
34 14 14 Crosby Catherine 11 F PA
35 14 14 Crosby Eli 9 M PA
36 14 14 Crosby Solomon 5 M PA

[NI057078] Trib Nov 22 1939 Mrs. Effie Frances (WILLIAMS) HORNER, 66, w/o Jacob L. Horner, d. Mercy Hosp. 9:30 last night. She had been a medical patient there since Oct 10. Funeral services will be held at the H. M. Picking & Sons Chapel, Somerset St., 2pm Fri. Rev. D. Ervin Sheets, pastor of the 1st Christian Ch. will officiate. Interment will be in Grandview Cem. Mrs. Horner resided at 500 Oak St. she b. Sunderland, VT Jul 18 1873, d/o Harvey W. & Sarah Frances (CROUCH) Williams. She came to Johnstown with her parents when she was 6 yrs old. Her husband d. 1906. Surviving chldn are: Ruth Frances & Emmalein B. Horner, at home; Harvey W. Horner, intermarried Regina BRINDLE, 213 Horner St.; & J. Clyde Horner, intermarried Frieda Himes, Oakland. 4 gchldn Emmalein K, Lewis H., Audrey Ruth, & Shirley Mae Horner. 1 bro., Lewis E. Williams & an uncle & aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crouch, Riveria, Cal, also survive. Mrs. Horner 1 of the oldest members in point of service of the 1st Christian Ch. & was a past chief of Flood City Temple No 36, Pythian Sisters.

[NI057083] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
William A Horner State: PA Enumeration District: 0122 Color: W Age: 34 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0025 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02150105 Other Residents:
Wife Catherine 30, PA
Son Watson A NR, PA
Father-in-law John D Landis 68, PA
Mother-in-law Henrietta 68, PA

[NI057133] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Jacob Jacoby State: PA Enumeration District: 9154 Color: W Age: 74 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0025 Co.: Cambria Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02180898 Other Residents:
Wife Louise 53, PA
Obit, (W/photo) - Johnstown Trib, Top of item is deteriorated & no date is present but item gives his brithdate as 1834 and age as 77 so he probably died in 1911? Jacob Jacoby d. at his home in Walnut Grove yesterday night had been 1 of the best known residents of the Stoneycreek Valley for many yrs. He was 1 of the leaders in all enterprises & in the last score of yrs amassed a fortune. Mr. Jacoby's illness back from last Oct. when he sustained a fall, & in the last 5 weeks had not been able to leave his home. Mr. Jacoby was 77 yrs of age. Mr. Jacoby was born in Locust Grove, near Walnut Grove, Mar. 26, 1834 & he spent his entire life in that section. He was 1 of a family of 10 chldrn & is the 8th of that number to pass away. The survivors are Mrs. N. H. GRIFFITH and Mrs. Louis BUCK, both of Walnut Grove. In 1859 he married Miss Julia HORNER, who died a number of yrs ago. His 2nd wife was Miss Loiuse McCONNELL, who survives as does an infant daughter by his 2nd wife & the following chldrn by his 1st wife: Mrs. George MARKLEY, William, Harry, Jacob W. & Karl E. JACOBY all of Walnut Grove. He was 1 of the oldest members of the Conemaugh Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which was established in 1846, & of the 1st Luth. church for many yrs. The funeral will take place from the Walnut Grove United Brethren church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Services to be conducted by Rev. J. W. Wilson, pastor of that congretation, assisted by by the Rev. Dr. William Alfred Shipman of the South Side. Interment will be SandyVale Cem.. Portions of the Cem. name are illegible - Sandyvale is "best guess"
Jacob JACOBY was the s/o Mary & Peter JACOBY. His father had emigrated to Lehigh Co. from Germany. He was a farmer, shoemaker, stonemason & carpenter. Jacob was b. on the homestead, Locust Grove in 1836. He had unusual mechanical ability &, at the age of 16 built a saw mill & grist mill, & a yr later, a house. He came to Johnstown & built a flour mill, which he sold to McDERMOTT, WERTZ & Co. In 1880 he moved to Walnut Grove & continued in the contracting business. He owned & operated the "Maple Grove Pk" a popular site for picnics, etc. a store, & a saw mill near Hog Back Tunnel. Jake m. Julia HORNER, gdau. of John HORNER, thus uniting 2 of the early families of Stonycreek Twp.

[NI057138] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Harry Jacoby State: PA Enumeration District: 9154 Color: W Age: 40 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0204 Co.: Cambria Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02180882 Other Residents:
Wife Flora 34, PA
Son George 18, PA
Dau. Ella M 15, PA

[NI057139] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Jacob W Jacoby State: PA Enumeration District: 9154 Color: W Age: 32 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0225 Co.: Cambria Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02180901 Other Residents:
Wife Ester 29, PA
Son Albert R 02, PA


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