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[NI086056] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Edward F Kepple State: PA Enumeration District: 0128 Color: W Age: 41 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0234 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02300088 Other Residents:
Wife Mary L 40, PA
Son Forest E 18, PA
Son Kenneth H 16, PA
Son Harry D 09, PA

[NI086067] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
William J Kuntz State: PA Enumeration District: 0122 Color: W Age: 45 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0208 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02490293 Other Residents:
Wife Elizabeth 42, PA
Dau. Ethel 19, PA
Son Roy 15, PA
Son Joseph 06, PA
1 non-relative

[NI086084] Johnstown Trib issue 16 Apr 1937 MRS. GOCHNOUR, EAST TAYLOR, DIES. Complications Fatal to Franklin Native; Obsequies Sun. Mrs. Mary Louise (Ressler) Gochnour, 64, d complication of ailments yesterday pm at home of her son-in-law & dau., Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Sensebaugh, East Taylor Twp. Her death followed an illness of several wks b Franklin Borough, d/o John & Sarah (Miller) Ressler. Surved by chdn: Mrs. J.C. Outten, Seaview, MD; Mrs. Verna Rummel, Windber; Ferrell Gochnour, Mrs. Adassa Haupt & Hiram Gochnour, East Taylor Twp.; Elmer Gochnour, Ehrenfeld; Mrs. Ella Albaugh, Vinco, & Mrs. Theodore Sensebaugh; 30 gchdn, 4 ggchdn, & a bro & a sis: John R. Ressler, Strayer St., Morrellville, & Mrs. Ernest Bowers, Kimmellton. Memb. Vinco COB. The body has been removed to the home of the deceased's son, Elmer Gochnour, Ehrenfeld, viewing 1:30 pm Sun, then taken to Vinco COB for services 2:30 pm. Rev. Ord Gehman, pastor, will officiate. bur. Headrick Cem, under direction of Mortician Carl E. Davis of Conemaugh.

[NI086088] Johnstown Trib-Demo issue 28 Oct 1974 RUMMEL - Mrs. Verna V., 82, formerly Stadium Terrace, Windber, d Oct 28 1974, Ch. of the Brethren Home. b Jul 10 1892, Conemaugh, d/o William & Mary (Ressler) Gochnour. Preceded in death by parents; hus., William N.; 2 sons & 1 dau.; & 2 sis.s & 1bro. Survived by chdn: H. Karl, m to Stella Brown, Johnstown, & LaRue, w/o Alexander H. Ross, Windber; 2 stepsons: Merle, Reynoldsville, & Harvey, Johnstown; 11 gchdn, 7 ggchdn, 8 step-gchdn & 16 step-ggchdn. sis. of Mrs. Fanny Outten, Norfolk, VA; Farrell, Mineral Point; Hiram, Wesley Chapel; & Mrs. Ella Allbaugh, Vinco. Friends received 7 - 9 pm Mon, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm Tue Marlin G. Meek Funeral Home, Windber, service 2 pm Wed, Rev. James Daughtry. bur., Forest Lawn Cem.

[NI086089] Johnstown Trib-Demo issue 17 Oct 1991 GOCHNOUR - Farrell, 97, Mineral Point, d Oct 15 1991, Lee Hosp. b Dec 26,1893, Conemaugh, s/o William & Mary (Ressler) Gochnour. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Daisie P. McCreary; son, Wilbur J.; & bro.s & sis.s. Survived by dau., Mary Caroline, w/o Nick Dubovecky, Mineral Point R.D. 2; 11 gchdn & 10 ggchdn. bro. of Ella Allbaugh, FL. Retired craneman from Gautier Div., Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp, WWI Army Vet. Memb. East Taylor Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Friends received 10 am Sat until service at noon Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, Rev. Robert D. Zimmerman. bur., with military rite, Benshoff Hill Cem.

[NI086091] Johnstown Trib-Demo issue 14 Dec 1980 GOCHNOUR - Hiram H. "Sam," 83, 1566 William Penn Ave., d Dec 13 1980, Lee Hosp. b Oct 13 1897, Mineral Point, s/o William & Mary (Ressler) Gochnour. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Bertha Mae Hagerich; sis.s - Adassa Haupt, Fanny Outten, Verna Rummel & Sara Sensabaugh - & bro., Elmer. Survived by chdn: Ralph H., m to Ruth Hunt, Mineral Point; & Mildred, w/o Ralph J. Price, & William J., m to Jayne Gillen, both Conemaugh; 7 gchdn & 7 ggchdn. bro. of Farrell, Mineral Point, & Mrs. Ella Albaugh, Johnstown R.D. 8. Memb. Vinco COB. Retired engineer from C. & B.L. RR. memb. Lodge 157, Knights of Pythias, & bro.hood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen. Past pres. & caretaker of Wesley Chapel Cem Assc. Friends received 7 - 9 pm Sun, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm Mon Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc., where service will be 1 pm Tue, Rev. Carl H. Phillips. bur., Wesley Chapel Cem.

[NI086143] SIGG-Mrs. Nellie, 63, 1151 Boyd Ave., d. 2:30 am Nov 29 1953, in home. b. May 15 1890, Conemaugh, d/o Asbury & Georgetta (Goughnour) Good. Preceded in death by hus., Robert. Survive chldn: Carl Martin, 67 McClain St.; Georgetta, w/o Paul Daye, San Francisco, Calif., & Robert L., 1149 Boyd Ave.; bro.s & sis.s: Mrs. Mary Knepper, 218 Oak St., Conemaugh; Louis F., 744 Napoleon St., & Charles, 134 Mulberry St.; 3 gchldn 1 ggchld. In addition to hus., preceded in death by 2 sis.s & bro.. Deaconess in 1st Breth. Ch.. Friends received in John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., after 2:30 pm Mon. Serv. at 2 pm Wed, Rev. W. A. Ogdon. Bur. Headrick Cem.

[NI086151] d. at 4 yrs. 7 mo.s of age

[NI086184] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
William S Headrick State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0111 Color: W Age: 59 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0108 Co.: Cambria Relation: Husb. ImageNum: 01920456 Other Residents:
Wife Isabelle 55, PA
Son Marion 23, PA
Mother-in-law Louise Good 81, PA
SIL Tena G Page 19, PA
Niece Evely F NR, PA

[NI086215] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
George Goughnour State: PA Dist: 0105 Color: W;W Age: 27 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0031 Co.: Cambria Relation: LO ImageNum: 01630537 Other Residents: Husband William Lint

[NI086262] John Albert & his wife Christeann, lived on BenshoffHill. Johnstown, PA., where their 5 chldn were b. When Christiann's Father d. in 1901, they moved to the Bracken farm near Vintondale. Except for a few yrs between 1913 & 1916, when they lived in Echo & Wehrum, they remained on the Bracken farm until Christeann's death Jul 28 1939. A few yrs later John (Al) moved to Vintondale, where d. in Mar, 1948. He was a farmer & a carpenter, & was also employed by Vinton Collery Co., Vintondale. bur. in Benshoff Hill.

[NI086277] 1850 Federal Census Jackson Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 17 Oct 1850 by Wm. L. Shyrock
5 65 67 Bracken David 35 M W Labourer Pa
6 65 67 Bracken Catherine 30 F W Pa
7 65 67 Bracken Jacob 12 M W Pa
8 65 67 Bracken Margaret A. 10 F W Pa
9 65 67 Bracken William 8 M W Pa
10 65 67 Bracken Mary 6 F W Pa
11 65 67 Bracken Catherine 4 F W Pa
12 65 67 Bracken Elizabeth 2 F W Pa

[NI086278] Clossen Press, Apollo, PA, (1936): Vol 5, p76 13 Jun 1882: d. Jackson Twp the 14th, Mrs. Catherine, w/o David BRACKEN, aged over 70 yrs. Interment in the Benshoff Hill Graveyard Fri. the mother of 9 chldn, 6 living: Catherine, w/o Christian STRAYER, Norton Co., KS; Jacob BRACKEN, Jackson Twp; Mary, w/o Aaron STUTZMAN, Taylor Twp; Christiana, w/o Albert GOUGHNOUR, Taylor Twp; & David & Elizabeth BRACKEN, single & living at home. 2 dau. deceased, & a son d. during the Civil War. The Brackens were converted by Mormons abt 25 yrs ago.

[NI086279] As a young man he worked in the office of the Southern Cambria Streetcars. Later, he was with the Syntron Co. & Clark Candy Co.

[NI086281] As a young man, David worked as a carpenter with his Father & bro.s, & as a conductor for the Southern Cambria RR. He was present at one of the worst trolley disasters in Western PA history, on Aug 12 1916. David helped with the rescue operations. From their home in the Johnstown area, David & Martha moved to the Goughnour-Bracken farm near Vintondale, then to Wehrum, Nanty-Glo, & finally Belsano.

[NI086282] As a youth, Oscar was a carpenter with his father, & the blacksmith of the family farm. He lived in Sandusky, OH for a short while, after which he returned to the family farm near Vintondale.

[NI086376] Johnstown Trib-Dem Aug 23 1925 WILLIAM L. HILDEBRAND "Death of William Lemon HILDEBRAND, 82, at 5:15 pm last eve. marked the passing of a Cambria Co. pioneer. He had been ill for some time of diseases incident to advanged age, at the home of his son-in-law & dau. Mr. & Mrs Karl E. METZLER, rear 1017 Bedford St. Mr. HILDEBRAND was b. in Conemaugh Twp, Somerset Co., Jan 6 1852. He was s/o George & Elizabeth (COBAUGH) HILDEBRAND, both deceased. A former cement worker, he had been retired for the last 15 yrs. He was a member of Moxham Breth. Ch. Mr HILDEBRAND is survived by his widow, the former Josephine HEADRICK, who also makes her home with the METZLER family; 2 dau.s, Annie, w/o E. K. KENNEDY, Pittsburgh; & Ethel May, w/o Karl E. METZLER; 2 bro.s, David G. Hildebrand, Ferndale; & John C. Hildebrand, Ferndale; & a sis., Mrs. Annie BEAM, Bon Air. Mrs. KENNEDY is a dau. by a former marriage. There are 2 gchildren, John Metzler of this city & Mrs. Lillian Sterling, d/o Mr. & Mrs. KENNEDY, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sterling is the mother of 2 surviving ggchldn, Patsy & Nancy Sterling. 2 bro.s, Daniel & James, preceded Mr. HILDEBRAND in death. Funeral services at 2;30 pm Fri., Rev. George H. Jones. Burial will be in the family plot in Headrick's Cem. Carl E. Davis is the mortician in charge.

[NI086483] Johnstown Trib Nov 12 1948 BOYER William M., 44, 198 Barron Ave., d noon Nov 11 1948, Lee Hosp b Johnstown Jan 18 1904 s/o William & Amanda (GOUGHENOUR) BOYER. Survived by father & 2 sis.s, Mrs. Emma GATES, Johnstown R. D. 5, & Mrs. Edna CLARK, 198 Barron Ave. Memb. 3rd Breth. Ch. Operated refreshments concession at The Point Stadium. Friends received A. A. Wagner Funeral Home. Funeral 2 pm Sun at funeral home, Rev. Chester Zimmerman in charge. Burial, Benshoff Hill Cem.

[NI086484] Sometime after William & Mariah m they moved to Coalport, located in Clearfield Co., Pa. The Chase Family then moved to Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa between 1894-1899. William worked for the city of Johnstown for a time. He also worked as a stonemason & as a butcher for Hahn's Meat Packing, Johnstown, Pa & would bring home organ meats, (kidneys, brains & liver) Mariah would soak them over night & then peel the skin off before she cooked them. It seems that the English are fond of organ meats. Most of the Chase chldn lived in & around the Johnstown area. William's son George was working at the steel mill & had taken his lunch break. As he was eating he was not aware that there was a gas leak & he d as a result of the leak he is bur beside his Gfather, George William Chase, in the Lyleville Cem. John worked on the PA RR & d as a result of an accident on the RR. Joseph lived most of his adult life in Duquesne, PA & worked in the steel mills there. James & Preston worked at the Bethlehem Steel Mills, & Frank worked at the National Radiator Co. Leroy (Lee) was a career Navy man who serv as a Pharmacist mate. After Leroy retired from the Navy he lived in Reading, PA & took his parent's to live with him for a time. Lee adopted 2 of his sis Myra's chldn: Bessie & Beatrice. Sometime in the '50s he moved to Manchester, NH. Ada Belle became w/o Blair Beers & lived in Coalport until the time of her death. Alice, along with her sis', Maggie, Dora, Lila & Myra remained in Johnstown & m men who worked at the Bethlehem Steel Mills. Emma also remained in Johnstown, but her husb did not work in the steel mills, he was a photographer & played the violin. As most women of their generation, each of these women knew the challenges of raising chldn & keeping house in a time of little ease or leisure. If they did any work outside the home it was as a midwife, helping other women deliver their chldn. William was described as a true Englishman, a real "Johnny Bull", if he liked you, he liked you & if he didn't, he didn't. He was very good to his gchldn, but was very strict. Mariah was described as the sweetest lady in the world. She was a wonderful seamstress & made beautiful things, & also made clothes for her gchldn. Her sewing ability did not stop with making clothes, but she also stitched many fine quilts. Like many women in her day, she was a good cook & excellent baker. They worked very hard to care for their families. Mariah was of German descent & liked to sing hymns as she worked, believed that helped to ease the burden of her many tasks. William was living with his daug Alice Mowery & her husb John at the time of his death. 2 days before his death, his 7 yr old gdaug, Betty Mowery was murdered. Harry Starchok, 28 yrs old & described by the Trib as a fiend in human form, savagely beat her to death & hid her body in his attic. Mr. Starchok's 5 yr old son broke the case, by testifying that his dad was with Betty in a bedroom of their home. He was never told of the fate of his little gdaug. On the morn of Mar 19 1931 William Chase d of heart trouble. He was laid to rest in the Sandyvale Cem beside his wife Mariah who preceded him in death Nov 15 1924. It is said that when the Chase Family had a funeral "wake" it was more like a party - they loved to laugh.
Obit Johnstown Trib-Dem, Mar 19 1931. WILLIAM CHASE 74, ILL A LONG TIME, HAS PASSED AWAY septuagenarian, gfather of Betty Mowry, the 7-yr old d/o Mr. & Mrs. John Mowry, Conemaugh, who was murdered last wk & whose funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the Mowry home, d. of heart trouble this am at the home of his son, John Chase, 360 Stonycreek St., 1st Ward, where he had been critically ill for some time. William Chase's wife, Mrs. Maria (Miller) d. in 8th Ward 6 yrs ago & since then William Chase has made his home among his chldn. He came to Johnstown soon after the flood of May 1889, & for a long time was employed as a laborer by the city. Mr. Chase's condition was so critical within the last few wks that the relatives did not tell him of the fate that came of his little gdaug. William Chase was s/o George & Delilah (Taylor) Chase & b Jul 9 1857, Spruce Creek, Huntingdon Co. His parents have been dead for many yrs. Mrs. Margaret Ritchey, 916 Josephine St, East McKeesport, is a sis. William Chase & Ms Maria Miller were m. at Spruce Creek in 1876 & resided in Clearfield Co. for a while before coming to Johnstown. Besides his sis., he is survived by sons & dau.s, 58 gchldn & 23 ggchldn. 2 sons & 2 dau.s b. to Mr. & Mrs. Chase d. in infancy. The surviving sons & dau.s are John Chase; Dora, w/o A.L. Ryan, 1062 Berg Ave, Walnut Grove; Ada w/o Blair Beers, Coalport; Maggie w/o Torrance Freeman, 307 Garfield St, Morrrellville; Joseph R Chase, Duquesne, PA; Lee R. Chase, Reading, PA; James A. Chase, 126th St; Alice, w/o John Mowery, Chestnut St, Conemaugh; Frank Chase, Bell Alley, this city; Lila, w/o John Lehman, 126th St; Myra, w/o Frank Beers, & Preston Chase, both 58th St. Mr. Chase was a memb of Walnut Grove COB, where funeral servs will be Fri afternoon. Bur Sandyvale Cem. The remains were removed today by WC Flick from the John Chase home to the A.L. Ryan home in Walnut Grove.
1900 CENSUS: Stonycreek Twp., Cambria Co., Pa; taken June 5, 1900 by Sheridan Fickes; SD# 13, ED# 115, Pg# 4B; Dwelling# 72, Visit# 76; Chase, W. S., white, male, Born July 1856, Age 43, married 21 years, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English, Occ. Stone mason, 3 months out unemployed, home is rented; Maria, wife, white, female, Born December 1861, Age 38, married 21 years, had 12 children, 11 living, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English; John E., son, white, male, Born November 1878, Age 21, Born PA, Occ. Coal miner, 3 months unemployed; George W., son, white, male, Born December 1881, Age 18, Born PA, Occ. Day laborer, 3 months unemployed; Ada V., daughter, white, female, Born September 1885, Age 14, Born PA; Lydia M., daughter, white, female, Born August 1887, Age 12, Born PA, in school 6 months, Can read, write, and speak English; Leroy, son, white, male, Born May 1892, Age 8, Born PA, in school 4 months; James A., son, white, male, Born July 1894, Age 5, Born PA; Alice V., white, female, Born September 1895, Age 4, Born PA; Emma A., daughter, white, female, Born October 1896, Age 3, Born PA; Frank, son, Age 10, Born PA; Delilah, daughter, Age 8, white, female, Born PA; Myra, daughter, Age 7, white, female, Born PA.
PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
William Chase State: PA Enumeration District: 0121 Color: W Age: 50 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0062 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00670345 Other Residents:
Wife Maria 47, PA
Son Leroy 17, PA
Son James A 15, PA
Dau. Alice B 14, PA
Dau. Anna 13, PA
Son Frank 10, PA
Dau. Irelik 08, PA
Dau. Myra 07, PA
Son Preston 04, PA
1 non-relative
1920 CENSUS: Johnstown, 7th Ward, Cambria Co., Pa; Taken January 12, 1920 by Mrs. Cora M. West; SD# 20, ED# 178, Pg# 11A; House# 179, Dwelling# 216, Visit# 226: Chase, William S., head, home is rented, male, white, Age 63, married, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English, Occ. Laborer for construction, works for a wage; Maria, wife, female, white, Age 58, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA; Frank E., son, male, white, Age 20, not school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Occ. Laborer for radiator works, works for a wage; Preston M., son, male, white, Age 14, in school, Born PA, Can read, write, and speak English; Delilah, daughter, female, white, Age 18, not school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Mock, Emma E., daughter, female, white, Age 23, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Chase, Dorothy E., niece, female, white, Age 8 months, Born PA.
1930 CENSUS: Stonycreek Street, Johnstown, 1st Ward, Cambria Co., Pa; Taken April 25, 1920 by Alfred G. Mullen; SD# 3, ED# 50, Pg# 11A, House# 360, Dwelling# 235, Visit# 262: Chase, John E., head, home is rented for $40 a month, not a farm, male, white, Age 51, married at age 23, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English; Occ. Brakeman for steam railroad, works for a wage, currently working not a veteran; Margaret, wife, female, white, Age 47, married at age 19, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA; Rena, daughter, female, white, Age 13, in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Glatz, Gladys, grand daughter, female, white, Age 7, in school, Born PA; Chase, William, father-in-law, male, white, Age 72, widowed, married at age 21, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English, not a veteran; Boring, Dorothy, lodger, female, white, Age 14, in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA.

[NI086486] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 2 Nov by Henry Cook
40 442 491 Inscho William E. 24 M Laborer Pa
41 442 491 Inscho Abby A. 18 F Pa
42 442 491 Inscho Mary 1 F Pa

[NI086487] Johnstown Trib-Dem, Jun 2 1925 MRS. EMMA MILLER DIES OF PHEUMONIA. Mother of Curtis E. Miller Expires in Moxham While on a Visit to the City. Mrs. Adolph Miller, 62 yrs, whose home was at Braddock, d. of pneumonia yesterday afternoon at the home of her son & dau-in-law, Mr. & Mrs Curtis E. Miller, in the rear of 811 Grove Ave., Moxham. Mr. & Mrs. Miller came to Johnstown 2 wks ago last Fri. to visit their son & several days later Mrs. Miller was admitted to the Memorial Hosp., where she underwent a successful minor operation. She contracted pneumonia last Thu. & gradually sank since that time. The deceased, whose maiden name was Emma INSCHO, was b. in the old Benshoff property on the bluff above the PRR Passenger station, 13th Ward in 1862. She was a d/o William & Abbie (CROYLE) Inscho. In 1881 Ms Inscho & Adolph Miller were m. in this city by Rev. Dr. William B. Watkins, pastor of the Franklin St. Meth.Epis. Ch. Since 1898 Mr. & Mrs. Miller have made their home in Braddock. Mrs. Miller was a member of Bethany Luth. Ch., 5th St., Braddock; Ladies Aid Society & Ladies' Circle of the GAR. She formerly was a member of the 1st Luth. Ch. of this city. Mrs. Miller is survived by her hus. & 2 sons, Curt E. Miller, Moxham; & Harry B. Miller, the later of Larimer, Pa. 7 gchildren also survive. Mrs Miller was sis. of William E. Inscho, Spring St.; Mrs. Mollie LEADBEATER, 216 Garfield St.; Mrs. Oscar E. THOMAS, 1329 Mifflin St., Homestead, & Mrs. William E. SHAFFER, David St., Dale. Funeral services will be held at the Miller home in the 17th Ward at 2:30 pm Thu. by Rev. Dr. Henry. W. Snyder, 1st Luth. Ch., with interment in the family plot in Grandview Cem.

[NI086489] The Johnstown Trib-Dem RODDY, Wilson L., 80, Johnstown d. 7:25pm Apr 13 1953 in home. B. Oct 8 1872, Somerset Co., son of Samuel & Elizabeth (WERTZ) RODDY. Preceeded in death by wife, Emma (FENDER) RODDY who d. Mar 26 1945 & dau. Emma Grace. Survived by 2 dau.s & 2 sons: Mrs. Nora EVANS, Kelso; Mrs. Mabel HUTZEL, Hollsopple; & Wilson Jay & Samuel Francis RODDY both of Johnstown. Also survived by bro. Sidney, Altoona; & 3 gchldn. Member of Grace Luth. Ch. Friends received after 7pm Tue. at H.M.Picking & Sons Mortuary where services will be held at 2pm Thu., Rev. Robert G. Whisler. Interment at Grandview Cem.

[NI086490] Johnstown Trib-Dem MRS. WILSON L. RODDY Mrs. Emma RODDY, 72, w/o Wilson L. RODDY, Menoher Blvd. d. at 9:20 pm at the home of her dau., Mrs. Jacob PIPER, Hollsopple, R.D.2 where she had been visiting for the past 8 wks. A d/o the late Mr. & Mrs. Frederick FENDER, b. Mar 16 1873 in Cambria Co. Mrs. RODDY was a member of The Grace Luth. Ch., Morrellville. The deceased was m. Jul 14 1895. Surviving in addition to her hus., are 4 chldn: Mrs. Nora EVANS, Tire Hill; Wilson J., Johnstown R.D.5; Mrs. Mabel PIPER, mentioned & Samuel, Johnstown. 1 dau., Emma Grace, preceeded her in death. 1 gchld survives. Mrs. RODDY was sis. of George FENDER, Pittsburgh; Joseph, Hollsopple; & Mrs. Lena SEIGH, Johnstown. Friends are being received at the H.M.Picking & Sons mortuary where funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Thu. by Rev. Robert Whisler, pastor of the Grace Luth. Ch. Interment will be in Grandview Cem.

[NI086491] Johnstown Trib-Dem. EVANS, Mrs. Nora (RODDY), 70, Tire Hill, d. Nov 22 1967 at Memorial Hosp.. B. July 6, 1897 at Johnstown, d/o Wilson L. & Emma (FENDER) RODDY. Preceeded in death by parents & a sis.,Grace RODDY. Survived by hus., Phillip E., retired schoolteacher; bro.s W.J.RODDY, Johnstown; Samuel Francis RODDY, Johnstown; & a sis. Mrs. Mabel HUTZEL, Hollsopple. Was a member of the !st EUB Ch. Arrangements in charge of John Henderson & Co. Funeral Home are incomplete. Friends requested to omit flowers & make donations to the Cancer Society.

[NI086493] RODDY, Mrs. Effie A., 61, Johnstown, Menoher Highway d, at 2pm Oct 21 1964 at Memorial Hospital. B. Jan 24 1903, Johnstown, d/o Geary & Ella (MAHON) SHULTZ. Survived by hus., W.J. RODDY & sis. Ethel, w/o Cecil TEAGARDIN, Tavares, FL. Longtime active member of Grace Luth. Ch.; taught Sunday school for 40 yrs & also taught Bible school. Friends received by Walter T. Hindman Funeral Home, 146 Chandler Ave., from 7-9pm Thu. & from 2-4 & 7-9pm Fri. Service there at 2pm Sat., Rev. Robert Whisler. Interment Grandview Cem. Friends are requested to omit flowers & kindly make donations to the American Cancer Society.

[NI086494] Trib-Dem: VICKROY---William A. "Bill" 79, 341 Arch St., d. Sep 26 1977 at Memorial Hosp. B. Jan 20 1898 Johnstown, s/o Aaron & Mary (SHAWLEY) VICKROY. Preceeded in death by parents, & sis. Elizabeth. Survived by widow, former Marie TRUSH, & these chldn: Mrs. Marie DeVORE, & Phillip, m. to former Anna HEINRICH, both of Johnstown; Leroy, m. to former Freda SIPE, Maryland; & Doris, w/o Louis KEIFLINE; Eileen, w/o Albert WENTZ; & Ellen, w/o Ted LaTULIPPE, all of Johnstown; also 11 gchldn & 5 ggchldn. Bro. of Ralph, FL; Harry, Johnstown; Mrs. Thelma COOPER, Cleveland, OH; & Mrs. Anna HESS & Ethel VICKROY both of Johnstown. Member of Roxbury Ch. of the Breth.; Berkley Hills Fire Co.; Retired Men's Bowling League; & Franklin Local 2635, USW. Retired employee of open hearth, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received 7-9 pm Tue. & 2-4 & 7-9 Wed. at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1pm Thu., Rev. John Manges. Interment Grandview Cem.

[NI086495] JohnstownTrib-Dem, Feb 17 1983. HUSTON- CORA, 89, Presbyterian Home, Johnstown, formerly of Davidsville, d. Feb 16 1983, Memorial Hosp. B. Oct 13 1893, Richland Twp, Cambria Co., d/o NOAH J. & ELIZABETH (HOLSOPPLE) HOFFMAN. Preceded in death by parents; hus., THOMAS M., who d. Sep 1970; sis., MYRA HOWER; & bro.s, JACOB M. & CLOYD. Survived by these chldn: Helen, w/o VAN BERKLEY, Somerset, & JOAN, w/o JOSEPH RAWLS, Winston-Salem, NC; also gchldn: LT. COL. THOMAS S. BERKLEY, Fort Walton Beach, FL.; DR. BARBARA MAJERONI, Philadelphia; CORA SUE EBBITT, Somerset; JOHN SHUPP, Denver, CO; JANICE NELLIGAN, Bellingham, WA; REBECCA EICHER, Williamsport; also 8 ggchldn. Former member of St. David's Luth. Ch. Member of Westmont Presby. Ch. Graduated from Penn State College Class of 1918 as home economist. Charter member of Wed. Afternoon Delphenian Study Club. Friends received from 9 until time of service at 11 am Fri. at George E. Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville, Rev. Luther A. Gotwald Jr. Interment in Richland Cem.

[NI086496] FRANCIS J. VARNER DIES IN FERNDALE Member of Pioneer Cambria Co. Family, Rites Thu. Francis J. Varner, 85, a pensioner of the Cambria plant of Bethlehem Steel Co., d. at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Augustus H. Varner, his son & dau.-in-law, 822 Ferndale Ave, yesterday afternoon. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Thu. at the A. H. Varner home, Rev. George W. Nicely of the 1st Luth. Ch. to officiate. Interment in Grandview Cem. will be directed by Lloyd G. Shaffer, Scalp Level, Mortician. Francis J. Varner was b. on a farm near Elton Aug 3 1853, as s/o John & Mary (Harr) Varner. He was a grandson of Nicholas Varner, one of the earliest residents of Cambria Co. Francis J. Varner was twice m., his 1st wife Miss Elizabeth (Fender) Varner having d.a number of yrs ago. His 2nd wife, Mrs Margaret (Fender) Varner d. in Ferndale Aug 13 1931. Surviving are 2 sons: Charles Varner, whose whereabouts are ukwn & A. H. Varner, intermarried with Ruth B. Houghton, at whose home he d. He also leaves 3 gchildren & 1 sis., Mrs Sarah Fisher, Bruce Street, Dale Borough. A bro., Cyrus Varner d. a no. of yrs ago. Francis J. Varner worked in the old rail mill many yrs ago & was retired on pension after 44 yrs of service. Johnstown Tribune 4 Oct 1938

[NI086497] Obit Johnstown Trib 31 Oct 1908 SHE WAS 84 Venerable Mrs. Caroline Murphy, of South Fork, d. at Her Home This Afternoon. Special to the Trib. South Fork, Oct 31 -- Mrs. Caroline Murphy, widow of the late Daniel Murphy & one of the most respected citizens of South Fork, d. at 2:00 pm of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. Murphy, who was in her 84th yr, was a native of Adams Twp but had lived here for over 30 yrs. The deceased was formerly Ms Caroline Reighard & is survived by a bro., the venerable Jacob Reighard, of Adams Twp. Her hus. who d. abt 10 yrs ago, was a Civil War vet having served with the 54th Regiment, PA Vol.s. Mrs. Murphy is survived by these chldrn: J. C. Murphy, South Fork, Superintendant of the South Fork Water Co.; Mrs T. J. Wilt, South Fork; & Noah Murphy, Cleveland, OH. Funeral services will be be conducted at 2 pm Mon. the pastor of the South Fork (illegible word) Ev. Ch., of which Mrs. Murphy (rest of item illegible). ADDITIONAL ITEM FROM CHURCH PUBLICATION: MURPHY - Caroline Murphy, nee Reighard, d. at the home of her dau., Mrs. Emma Wilt, in South Fork, PA Oct 31 1908. Mother Murphy had reached unusual age of 83y., 2 m., & 15d. Her hus., Daniel Murphy preceded her to the spirit world abt 10 yrs ago. She was a member of the U. B. Church, which she joined many yrs ago. (illegible word) when they abandoned South Fork she never transferred her name, but always attended our services when able to do so. She is now with her hus. & 3 chldn while 2 sons & a dau. wait on this side. May they all live so as to meet mother. Rev. D. S. Poling M. E.

[NI086498] Johnstown Trib Apr 18 1914 (date is hard to read-could be wrong) JOSEPH HAMPTON Joseph Hampton, for last 15 yrs a resid. South Fork, found dead in bed, proped up with pillows, 6:30 am Sat. at home of his dau., Mrs. S. L. Varner, 313 Bedford St., with whom he had been staying since the death of wife last fall. He was 69 yr of age & because of miner's asthma was unable to lie down. His death was unexpected. The deceased was b. in England. He is survived by 3 chldn: John Hampton, Beaverdale, Joseph Hampton, Renfrew; & Mrs (Ann) S. L. Varner. Bedford St., mentioned above. 3 stepchldn: Mrs. Jennie Hallabaugh, South Fork, Mrs. Susan Neff, of this city & George Marr, Braddock. 2 bro.s reside in Australia & a sis., Mrs. Trevennen, in South Fork. He was a member of the South Fork Un. Ev. Ch. & of the Conemaugh Lodge of the Odd Fellows. The remains have been removed to South Fork by Undertaker George Brothers of South Fork. Services will be held in the UEC at 1:30 pm this afternoon by Rev. F. E. Hetrick, the pastor.

[NI086500] Obit Johnstown Trib, 1925 MRS. MARTIN VARNER DIES IN DALE BORO Deceased was Sis. of Mrs. Christ Kaiser, Who Expired Last Wk in Toledo. Mrs. Martin L. VARNER, whose maiden name was Mary Ann SPATZ, d. last night at the Varner residence, 737 Bedford St, Dale, where she had been ill of a complication of diseases for the last 5 mos. Her sis., Mrs. Christ KAISER, who had been here during the summer with Mr. & Mrs. VARNER, passed away at her home in Toledo OH, last wk. Funeral services for Mrs. VARNER will be held at the Dale Evan. Ch. at 2 pm Thu. & in charge Rev. P. L. Griffith, with interment in Grandview Cem. Messrs. W. D. Miller, John Wonders, William Bantly, Harvey Lamison, John Maurer & Charles Cable will serve as pallbearers. She was b. Monroe Co., MI on Sep 5 1863, d/o the late Rev. Rudolph SPATZ, minister of Evan. denomination, & Mrs. Cecilia SPATZ. Ms SPATZ & Martin L. VARNER m. in MI 1880 by Rev. F. E. Erdman of the Evan. Ch. About 1882 Mr. & Mrs. VARNER located at South Fork, where 2 of their chldn, Minnie May & Oliver Roscoe, d. of diptheria almost at the same time in 1887. The VARNER family then came to Johnstown soon after the local catastrophe of May, 1889, & have since resided in Dale Boro. She was a member of the Evan. Ch. for almost 50 yrs & was a member of the Mary & Marth Bible Class identified with the Dale Ch. Mr. VARNER survives his wife with 3 dau.s Ms Iva VARNER, a member of the Dale Hi Sch. faculty; Mrs. Grace Lamison, Bloom St., & Emma, w/o Floyd WALTERS, Strayer St., Dale. 1 gdau., Dorothy Grace WALTERS, Dale; & 1 sis., Mrs. Verne RODGERS, Temperance, MI., also survive.

[NI086513] I, Philip Deemer Sr. of the Twp of Kiskiminetas in the Co. of Armstrong & State of PA being of Sound mind & memory but considering the frailty of this mortal life do make & Publish this my last will & Testament & 1st I assign my Spirit to God who gave it & my body to be bur. in the dust of the earth in a Christian manner & as to such worldly Goods as it has pleased God in his Providence to intrust me with I wil as followes 1st I allow al my just debts & Funeral expences to be paid by my executors herein after to appinted as soon after my decs as posable out of my personal property & to my wife Nancy I wil & bequeath all my house hold furniture such as Beads & beding an whatsoever belonges to me & 1 Cow & 1/3 of the proceeds of the farm during her natural lifetime & as to my Real estate the farm I now reside on Containing 200 acres I wil & bequeath to my Nephew Daniel Deemer & Leah his wife during thare natural lifetime & at thare death to thare 2 sons John Deemer & George Deemer Share & Share alike, & provided that my son Frederick Deemer Remains on whare he now resides during my lifetime then I will & bequeath to him that poartion of Land on which he now resides, supposed to contain say 10 or 12 to Begin at Andrew Keiv Corner, thence down the wheet field fence to Apiset the Peach Orchet fence to the line of Phillip Deemer Jr. & Provided that the said Frederick Deemer should leave the said premises before my death, then the said premises to be & remain to & with the premises as before devised & as to my Dau. Caroline Entermarried to Absolam March I wil & Bequeath the house & lot she now resides in during her natural lifetime & at her death to faul back to my Real estate Provided she continues to reside on the same if not then to faul back as before provided for & now I appoint my Friends John Carson & James Barr my Executors of this my Last Wil & Testament with full power & athority to doe & perform all things nessasary to & about the premises I witnefs whereof I have heare unto set my hand & Seal this 25th day of May in the year of our Lord 1863.
Attest [signed]
Phillip "X" Deemer {Seal}
Samuel Scott Jr.
Edward Smith
To Philip K. Bowman Register of Wills of the Co. of Armstrong, the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong Co. hereby certify that in persuance of a precept issues to this court by the Register of Wills of Said Co. to try the validity of a certain writing purporting to be the last will & testament of Philip Deemer dated 25th of May 1863, an order was made by this court, on the 14th day of Mar AD 1866 Directing a Feigned issue to be framed to try the validity of said Writing wherein Daniel Deemer Shall be Plaintiff & Philip Deemer Jr. George W. Deemer & James K. Deemer Should be defendents & that upon Declaration Plea & Replication filed the Cause came on for trial & a verdict of a Jury was returned on the 10th day of Sep AD 1866 & Judgment thereon entered by the Court on the 15th day of Sep AD 1866 in favor of Daniel Deemer the Plaintiff, thereby Sustaining & affirming the validity of said writing purporting to be the last will & testament of the said Philip Deemer Sr. dated the 25th day of May 1863 & that the said precept with the will annexed is herewith returned to your office to be proceded in according to Law
By
the Court
Dec. 10th 1866 Extract from Record attest John G. Parr STATE OF PA Armstrong Co. SS. Before me, a Justice of the Peace, in & for said Co., came James Wherry & William G. King, who being duly sworn, say they well & truly, without prejudice of partiality, apprase & value the Goods, Chattels, & Credits, which were of Philip Deemer Senr. of Kiskiminetas Twp, Deceased, & in all respects perform their duty as Appraisers according to the best of their skill & judgment
Sworn & subscribed before me
this James Wherry
12th day of Feb.
1866 W.G. King
John Wherry J.P.
INVENTORY & APPRAISEMENT Of Goods, Chattels, & Credits, which were of said Philip Deemer Senr. of Kiskiminetas Tp. Deceased, taken in conformity with the foregoing deposition.
One family Bible 2.50
1 copy of the life of Christ 1.00
1 lot of 4 Books 1.00
1 " old " 1.50
1 School Bible & small book .30
1 Small Book case with some old Books .75
1 Small looking Glass cracked .25
1 Old Brass yankey Clock without case 6.00
1 Old English Silver watch 5.00
1 Rifle Gun & Accoutrements 5.00
1 Small looking Glass factioned .15
1 Beauro 8.00
3 Small Strings of Sley Bells 4.00
1 Slate, Bottles, & toys .50
2 Old cotton Quilts 2.00
2 Shirts & 1 old blanket 1.50
2 Old cotton shirts 1.00
2 red check flannel shirts & 1 pair of drawers 1.75
1 rough old Shoddy coat 1.00
Continued
Brought forward 43.20
1 pair blue jone pants 1.00
1 Black dress coat 5.00
1 Black Alaposa vest .50
1 " Satin vest 2.00
1 " Lady velvet vest 1.25
1 Pair black dress pants 2.50
1 vest old .25
1 Alapaca coat .15
1 wearing coat 1.00
1 Pair Summer Pants .75
1 " thick cloth " .25
1 cotton under shirt old .25
2 pairs Gloves .25
1 silk *** .20
1 " " red Bandana .50
2 Cotton *** .20
1 fine wool hat 2.00
1 pair Sparks & case .25
1 " Gum Suspenders pd. .35
1 Pair pillow cases .25
1 large pair Stailyards 2.00
1 Bedstead & Beding in little back room 21.40
1 pair fine Boots 3.50
1 Old falling leaf table & cover 1.25
1 Set Windsor chairs including Rocking chair 2.00
1 Lot of Carpet 6.00
1 Old Chest 1.00
1 lot coal bucket, firedin, five shovels & poker 1.50
$100.75
Continued
Carried forward from Page (2) $100.75
1 Old Pattent Churn 1.00
1 Set Old windroc phoin 1.00
1 Old Dough tray .25
1 Cupboard & contents 9.15
1 lot tin pan, coffee mill, & bridle blanket 1.10
1 lot of Castings 3.00
1 Crock .25
1 Claw hammer .10
1 Old tub & butter kit .25
5 Old Bbls 1 chair & old pack saddle .50
1 Meal Server .25
1 Old Spinning Wheel .50
1 tub .70
1 iron kettle 1.00
1 iron wedge .20
1 iron salt Grainer 5.00
1 set harness & bridle 4.00
1 small spring wagon 25.00
1 white faced Brindle cow 30.00
1 dark " 22.00
1 red " 25.00
1 gray mare 100.00
1 gray mule 45.00
1 dark " 45.00
1 Black horn 50.00
1 4 horn wagon 30.00
2 pair of Speeders 1.75
1 " wagon ladders 1.00
1 log chain 2.00
1 Old set front grass .50
1 Set of Breaking 2.50
$541.50
Continued
Brought up from Page 3rd, $541.50
1 Old wagon saddle .50
1 wind mill 10.00
241/3 bus of wheat @ $1.50 36.500
342/3 " rye @ .50 17.333
841/3 " oats @ .25 21.088
3 Bushels Corn Ears @ .20 .600
13 " BuckWht. @ .60 6.900
1 old half bushel .15
4 Tons Hay in the Barn at $3.00 per ton 12.00
13 head of Sheep at $3.00 per head 39.00
1/3 interest of 26 Acres of Rye in the Ground Apraised at $1.20 per acre 31.20
1/3 interest of 13 acres of wheat in the ground appraised at $2.00 per acre 26.00
1 Half Sled .25
Chain on the half sled .20
1 Shovel Plow .25
1 W Harrow 4.00
One Bedstead & Bedding up stairs 9.00
One Copper Kettle Brass 5.00
1000 feet lath more of less a .40 cts 4.00
608 " Poplar Boards 9.12
140 " 4 by 4 Lumber Juniper 2.45
200 " 2 inch plank more or less lumb 3.40
320 lap Shingles a .50 cts per hund. 1.60
in Silver coin .47
Paper money 8.35
Total ammt. of Appraisement $990.85

[NI086519] 1850 Census of Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA
121 124 RIFFLE Thomas 39 M Farmer
Sarah 39 F
Rachel 21 F
Barnabas 19 M Laborer
Margaret 17 F
Samuel 15 M Laborer
Anthony 13 M
Abraham 10 M
Josiah 8 M
Apolonia 6 ?*
Thomas 3 M
Elisabeth 1 F

[NI086531] "Roy" was a well known amatuer in sports of boxing & horseshoes. He was a railroader but was also very active as a lay minister. He was named after his uncle Irvin but, for some reason, his mother deleted all records she could find which showed his name to be Irvin. His youngest son (also named Roy) b. shortly after his untimely death. He had been scheduled to give a sermon on the dy d. at a 4th of July event.

[NI086534] WW2 Veteran:Army Air Corps. Was in the National Guard, activated & sent to Germany-28th Division (628 Tank Btn Motor Sergeant) in 1950's. In Addition to Railroading, He was a gunsmith (Varners Gun & Marine) Geistown, PA. More abt WADE ROBERT VARNER: Baptism: East Conemaugh, Cambria Co. PA Burial: Forest Lawn Cem. Johnstown, PA Occupation: Gunsmith & RR Engineer

[NI086535] Roy attended Girard "College" in Phildelphia PA he then served in the Army before working for Western Electric in Indianapolis, IN & finally becoming a police officer with the Cleveland Police dept. where he retired.

[NI086542] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Raymond Cunningham State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0119 Color: W Age: 30 B-Place: PA Visit: 0142 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown, Relation: Husb.Image #: 00830800 Other Resid.s:
Wife Pearl 29, PA
Dau. Mary M 10, PA
Son Robert 04, PA
Brother-in-law Herman Gochnour 25, PA

[NI086545] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Charlotte Couch State: PA Dist: 0039 Color: W Age: 80 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0003 Co.: Beaver, New Brighton Relation: Husband ImageNum: 00660117 Other Residents:
Son-in-law George A Lint 42, PA
Dau Charlotte A 48, PA
gson George C 15, Virginia
gson Orlando McKenzie 21, Indiana

[NI086566] WWII vet, retired blast furnace, Franklin Division, Bethlehem Steel

[NI086611] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Daniel Hoffman State: PA Enumeration District: 0093 Color: W Age: 32 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0389 Co.: Cambria Relation: Husband ImageNum: 01790369 Other Residents:
Wife Amanda 35, PA
Dau. Verna M 04, PA
Dau. Violet T 03, PA
Dau. Laura A NR, PA
SIL Frances Gonchnam 23, PA

[NI086628] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Gretchen Hoffman State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0083 Color: W Age: 07 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0277 Co.: Erie, Erie Relation: Niece ImageNum: 01790546 Other Residents:
Husb. Peter Hoffman

[NI086651] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Thomas Moyer Age: 28 State: PA Color: W Enumeration District: 0138 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0296 County: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Head of Household Other Residents:
Wife Sue 27, PA
Daug Violet 09, PA
Daug Srath 04, PA
Daug Madge 03, PA
Bro-in-law Lemon Vickroy 16, PA

[NI086655] OBIT: Merrimack, N.H., Manchester Union Leader; Jan 23 1989: Sperry, Bessie M., 70, 706 Daniel Webster Hwy, d Jan 21 1989, Elliot Hosp, Manchester, after a lengthy illness; b Johnstown, PA, she was a Merrimack resident 43 yrs. Before retiring, she worked for Sanders Asscs. She was a memb Ruth Chptr 16, Order of the Eastern Star, Manchester, & Ladies Aux. Merrimack Post, VFW. Family membs included her husb Louis Sperry, Merrimack; 3 sons, Richard L., Goffstown; Tech. Sgt. Lloyd V., USAF stationed at Cannon AFB, NM; & Dwight C., Merrimack; a daug Mrs. Maurice (Darlene) Hebert, Wearie; 8 gchldn; a bro Roy Beers, Gibralter, MI; 3 sis', Mrs. Robert (Beatrice) Snapp, Austin, TX; Mrs. Orlen (Verna) Keith & Mrs. Dwane (Vada) Frye, both Niagara Falls, NY, an aunt & uncle, several nieces, nephews, & cousins.

[NI086661] 1910 Miracode
John Chase 31 W PA Cambria, Johnstown Head of Household
Wife Marguerite 27 PA
Son Lawrence 05 PA
Dau Thelma 04 PA

[NI086662] OBIT: Daily Trib Johnstown Jul 27 1942: MRS. RYAN, 59, DIES IN WALNUT GROVE: Mrs. Dora May Ryan, 59, w/o Arthur Ryan, d 2:30 am at her home, 341 Arthur St., Walnut Grove. She had been ailing for the past yr & was bedfast for the last 7 wks. was b Dec 9 1882, Cherry Tree, a d/o William & Maria (Miller) Chase. Her hus. d Jan 1938. Surviving are 7 chldn: Martha, w/o Robert Graham, 341 Arthur St.; Leroy Ryan, Robinson; Margaret, w/o Robert Martin, Johnstown, R.D. 1; Ada, w/o Henry Jones, Woodvale Ave.; Pfc. Arthur Ryan, Jr., Fort Myer, VA, & Frank Ryan, at home. also bro.s & sis.s: Mrs. Blair Beers & Mrs. Torrance Freeman, Coalport; L. R. Chase, Brooklyn, NY; Mrs. John Mowery, Conemaugh; Frank Chase, Woodvale Ave.; & Preston Chase, Franklin St.. deceased was a memb. of the Walnut Grove Ch. of the Brethren & Food City Auxiliary No. 24, United Spanish War Veterans. memb.s of the auxiliary will hold memorial serv.s at the home tomorrow eve 8 pm. serv.s will be 2:30 pm Wed at the home by Rev. J. A. Robinson, pastor, Walnut Grove Ch. of the Brethren. Bur. Grandview Cem. under the direction of Fred G. Geisel.

[NI086663] 1920 CENSUS: Johnstown 17th Ward, Cambria Co., Pa; SD# 200, ED# 20, Pg# 18B, taken January 19, 1920 by Mrs. Harvey Replogle; House# 1062, Dwelling# 359, Visit# 369: Ryan, Arthur, head, rents home, male, white, Age 43, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA, Occ. Laborer for steel mill, Works for wages; Dora, wife, female, white, Age 37, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA; Martha, daughter, female, white, Age 14, single, not in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Leroy, son, male, white, Age 12, single, not in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Margaret, daughter, female, white, Age 8, single, in school, Born PA; James, son, male, white, Age 5, in school, Born PA; Ada, daughter, female, white, Age 3, Born PA; Arthur, Jr., daughter, female, white, Age 1, Born PA.

[NI086664] BIOGRAPHY: The three people who verified the delayed Birth Record of Ada are: William T. Killinger, Huch McNulty, and John W. Wagner.
OBITUARY: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa; Friday, May 1, 1959, Pg# 28: Beers, Mrs. Adda B., 73, died at 5:10 a.m. April 30, 1959, at home of son, Boyd Beers, 171 Fairfield Avenue. Born September 7, 1885, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Maria (Miller) Chase. Preceded in death by husband Blair S., in May, 1958. Survived by these children: George, Coalport; Carl, Lewistown; Mrs. Dora Faux, Phoenix, Az.; Mrs. Marion Reeves, Johnstown; Mrs. Birdie Hollen, Hollentown; Boyd, Johnstown; Mrs. Lois Gregory, Patton and Merle, Johnstown; also two brothers, Frank and William Preston, both of Johnstown; 36 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Member of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Coalport. Friends received Friday and Saturday in Bell Funeral Home, Coalport. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday in Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Coalport. Interment Beaver Valley Cemetery.

[NI086665] OBITUARY: Beers, Blair S., 76, of Main Street, Coalport, died at 11:35 p.m. May 28, 1958, in Miners Hospital, Spangler. Born April 10, 1882. Survived by widow, former Adda Chase, whom he married in 1900, and these children; George, Coalport; Carl, Lewistown; Dora Faux Phoenix, Arizona; Marion, Boyd and Merle, all of Johnstown; Birdie Hollen, Fallentimber R.D., and Lois Gregory, Patton; 35 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Brother William H., Akron, Ohio, and Maggie Freeman, Coalport. Retired miner. Member of the Coalport Loal 1402, UMWA, and charter member of both Coalport Lodge 350, LOOM, and Coalport Fire Company 1. Friends received in family home, where service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Rev. J.D. Schmidt of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Interment, Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton. Arrangements in charge of Robert E. Chaplin Funeral Service.
1920 CENSUS: South Main Street, Coalport Borough, Clearfield Co., Pa; Taken January 12, 1920 by Mrs. Cora M. West; SD# 20, ED# 178, Pg# 11A; Dwelling# 2, Visit# 2: Beers, Blair S., head, home is owned free, male, white, Age 37, married, Born PA, Parents born PA, Can read, write, and speak English, Occ. Miner for coal mines, works for a wage; Adella, wife, female, white, Age 34, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA; George W., son, male, white, Age 17, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Occ. Miner for coal mines, works for a wage; Carl E., son, male, white, Age 15, Born PA, Can read, write, and speak English, Occ. Laborer for coal mines, works for a wage; Dora M., daughter, female, white, Age 12, in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; Marion E., daughter, female, white, Age 9, in school, Born PA; Mariah F., daughter, female, white, Age 7 months, Born PA; Boyd S., son, male, white, Age 1year 7months, Born PA; Lloyd, Catherine, servant, female, white, Age 43, divorced, Born PA, Parents born PA.
PA 1910 Miracode Index
Blair Beers 28 W PA Clearfield Head of Household wife Adda 24 PA
Son George 07 PA
Dau Carl 05 PA Dau Dora 02 PA

[NI086666] OBIT: Mrs. Freeman Dies at Age 58: Mrs. Maggie Myrtle (Chase) Freeman, 58, w/o Torrance Freeman, Tanneryville, d 6:15 pm Sat at her home following illness of several mos. A native of Coalport, Clearfield Co., she was b Aug 27 1887, d/o William & Maria (Miller) Chase. Survived by her husb & 11 chldn: Lewis, Johnstown; Alvin, 536 Wood St; William, Johnstown; Chester, 405 Beatrice Ave; Mrs. Alverda Pejack, 10 Horns Row; Samuel, 521 Dorothy Ave; Mrs. Helen Teeters, 55 Stutzman St; Pvt. Earl, at present, home on furlough from the Army; Mrs. Dora Hawk, Kittanning, & Mrs. Rose Trentini & Emma Freeman, both at home. There are 30 gchldn & 1 ggchld. Mrs. Freeman was sis of Lee Chase, New Chester, NH; Frank, School Pl.; Mrs. Alice Mowery, Conemaugh; Preston, Kernville; Myra, Dale, & Mrs. Anna Beers, Coalport. Friends received at A. A. Wagner Funeral Home, servs 2 pm Tue by Rev. C.H. Gehman. Bur Richland Cem.

[NI086667] OBIT: Freeman, Torrance L., (Terry), Johnstown, d 4:45 am Oct 30 1947, Memorial Hosp; b Mar 26 1882, Houtzdale, s/o Jonas & Emma (McCullie) Freeman. Employed at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for 42 yrs & was a pensioner from there. Memb Rolling Mill Club. Survived by following chldn: Lewis, Johnstown; Alvin, 536 Wood St.; William, 402 Ferndale Ave.; Chester, 405 Beatrice Ave.; Mrs. Albert Pejak, 10 Horns Row, Coopersdale; Samuel, Dorothy Ave.; Mrs. Helen Teeter, Benshoff Hill; Earl, at home; Mrs. Dora Hawk, at home; Mrs. Rose Tretini, 8 Millard Ave,; Emma, at home; 33 gchldn, 4 Ggchldn; these bros & sis: James, Coalport; Charles, Marsteller; Clark, Marsteller; Elmer, Baltimore, MD; Mrs. Alice Helsel, Coalport. Friends received at A.A. Wagner Funeral Home servs will be 2 pm Sat. Bur Richland Cem.
March 26, 1882
PA 1910 Miracode Index
Torrence Freeman 28 W PA Cambria, Johnstown Head of Household
Wife Maggie 23 PA
Son Lewis A 07 PA
Son Cecil L 05 PA
Son Alvin P 03 PA
Son William J NR PA

[NI086668] OBIT: Johnstown Trib-Demo, Cambria Co., Pa., May 15 1941: J.R. Chase 54 - who left Johnstown abt 30 yrs ago to reside in Duquesne, Pa., d Tue in West Penn Hosp, Pittsburgh. The remains will arrive this afternoon at the home of his sis T.I. Freeman, 227 Boyer Ave, Coopersdale where funeral servs will be at 2:30 pm Fri. Bur Grandview Cem. He was formerly employed at the Cambria plant & left the city to enter the employ of the Carnegie Steel Corp. He was s/o William & Maria (Miller) Chase both deceased. Surviving are the widow Josephine (Eshman) Chase & 2 sons, Edward & George both Duquesne. Also survives are the following bros & sis': Mrs. Dora Ryan, 341 Arthur St, Walnut Grove; Mrs. Adda Beers, Coalport; Mrs. T.I. Freeman mentioned above, Leo R., Brooklyn; Mrs. Alice Mowery, Conemaugh; Frank E., Bedford St; Myra, Woodvale; Preston, Franklin St.
PA 1910 Miracode Index
Joseph Chase 19 W PA Cambria, Johnstown Head of Household
Wife Josephine 20 PA Son Edward NR PA
1920 CENSUS: Grant Street, Johnstown 5th Ward, Cambria Co., Pa; SD# 20, ED# 174, Pg# 1A, taken January 2, 1920 by Mrs. Grace S. Bollinger; House# 549, Dwelling# 83, Visit# 83: Chase, Joseph, head, rents home, male, white, Age 30, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA, Occ. Laborer for steel mills, Works for wages; Josephine, wife, female, white, Age 30, married, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA, Parents born PA; Edward, son, male, white, Age 10, single, in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA; George, son, male, white, Age 7, single, in school, Can read, write, and speak English, Born PA.

[NI086670] OBITUARY: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa; September 4, 1939: James Chase, 45, Taken By Death: James Chase, 45, of 782 Huber Street died at Memorial Hospital at 9:05 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been admitted as a medical patient on Saturday. James A. Chase was a former employee of the Cambria Plant, Bethlehem Steel Company, and resided on Huber Street for the past seven months. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel (Miller) Chase and these children: Mrs. Violet Eichelberger, daughter by a former marriage; James Chase, Jr. and Margaret, at home. James Chase was born in Clearfield County, a son of William and Maria Chase. He was a brother of Mrs. Dora Ryan, 1062 Berg Street; Mrs. Maggie Freeman, 327 Boyer Street. Coopersdale; Mrs. Annie Beers, Coalport; Joseph Chase, Duquesne; Leo Chase, Reading; Frank Chase, Maple Avenue; Mrs. Alice Mowry, Conemaugh; Miss Myra Chase, Maple Avenue; and Preston Chase, Franklin Street. Funeral services for Mr. Chase will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ryan, Berg Street. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, directed by Fred G. Geisel, mortician.

[NI086671] OBIT: Mowery, Mrs. Alice B. (Chase), 58, 332 First St, Conemaugh, d 3:45 am Sep 29 1952, at home; b Rosebud, Clearfield Co., Sep 20 1894, d/o Mr. & Mrs. William Chase. Survived by husb John & these chldn: Dorothy, w/o Edward Canary; Ms Ethel, John, Joseph, Jay, & Sarah, w/o John Reese, also 7 gchldn. Sis of Frank Chase, Morrow Chase, Lee Chase, & Mrs. Addie Bears. Friends received 7 pm George Makuchan Funeral Home, Conemaugh. Servs 2 pm Thu at Conemaugh COB, Rev. Charles Heitzel. Bur Headrick Cem.

[NI086672] OBIT: Mowery, John Ekeil, 90, 332 First St, Conemaugh, d 8:45 am May 5 1957, Raymond Hosp.; b Jul 17 1866, Terre Haute, IN, s/o John Ekeil & Mary Jane (Cardiff) Mowery. Precede in death by 1st wife, former Rose Gardener, & 2nd wife, former Alice B. Chase; also 2 daugs, Mrs. Clara Diehl & Rene Mowery. Survived by these chldn: Bessie, w/o John Decker, Washington DC; Mary, w/o Joseph Senat, & James, both Johnstown; Margaret, w/o William Miller, Belleville, IL; Mrs. Carrie Lascoe, Roxana, IL; Dorothy, w/o Edward Canary, & Joseph, both Parkhill; Jack, Erie; Jay, Franklin Boro; & Tillie, w/o John Reese, & Ethel, both Conemaugh; 26 gchldn. Friends received 5 pm Mon George Makuchan Funeral Home, Conemaugh, servs will be 10 am Wed. Bur Headrick Cem.Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
John E Meyers 38 W Indiana Cambria, Johnstown Head of Household
Wife Rose M 41 Pennsylvania
Dau Clara E 14 Pennsylvania
Dau Mary A 11 Pennsylvania
Dau Margaret E 08 Pennsylvania
Dau Irene G 06 Pennsylvania
Son James E 04 Pennsylvania
Dau Carrie P 02 Pennsylvania

[NI086673] Johnstown Trib-demo Chase, Frank E., Sr. 65, 318 Dibert St., d. 1:40 a.m. Sep 15 1965, Lee Hosp. b. Nov 8 1899 Johnstown, s/o William S. & Mary CHASE. Preceded in death by parents; 2 dau.s & number of bro.s & sis.s. Survived by widow, Nora M. chldn - Dora, w/o Michael SISKA, 611 Woodvale Ave.; Esther, w/o August MASER, 321 Lee Place; Ruth, w/o Robert KILLINGER, 108 Main St.; Mary, w/o Paul TEMOSHENKA, Monessen; William E., m. Elva Jean BENNETT, 408 Wood St.; Judie, w/o Paul FROLLO, 271 Glenn St.; Patsy, Frank Jr. & Nancy, all at home; 12 gchldn; bro., Preston, Horner St. An adherent of the Salvation Army. Mem. of Retired Men's Club & Senior Citizens Club. Retired employee of former National Radiator Co. Friends received 7-9 pm Wed & 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thu, John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where serv. 2 pm Fri, Capt. Charles H. Sinclair. Bur. Richland Cem.

[NI086674] OBITUARY: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa; April 3, 1939: Mrs. Delilah (Chase) Lehman, 37, wife of John S. Lehman, 564 1/2 Bedford Street, Dale, mothe of 11 children, all living, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of her sister, Miss Myra T. Chase, 211 Maple Avenue, Woodvale. Her death was due to a heart ailment with which she had been ill for several months. She became bedfast in July at the home of her sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Dora Ryan, 1062 Berg Street, Walnut Grove. Rev. J. A. Robinson, pastor of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren, will officiate. Interment will be in Sandyvale Cemetery, directed by Fred G. Geisel, mortician. Mrs. Lehman was born in Coalport, Clearfield County, November 28, 1901, a daughter of William and Maria (Miller) Chase. Surviving in addition or her husband are these children: Frank, George, James, Clyde, Robert, Richard, Raymond, Edward, Bessie, Frances, and Anna Grace Lehman, all at home. Mrs. Lehman was a sister of Lee Chase, Reading, Pa.; James Chase, Huber Street; Frank Chase, Maple Avenue; Preston Chase, Franklin Street; Mrs. Dora Ryan, Berg Street; Mrs. Maggie Freeman, Boyer Avenue; Mrs. Alice Mowry, Chestnut Street, Conemaugh; Joseph Chase, Duqesne; and Myra T. Chase, at whose home she died. The remains have been taken to the Ryan home, Berg Street.

[NI086676] OBIT: Johnstown Trib: Chase, Preston M. "Bill," 76, 335 Horner St., d Aug 18 1982, Memorial Hosp.; b Dec 3 1905, Johnstown, s/o William Samuel & Maria Emma (Miller) Chase. Preceded in death by wife, Former Mary Repine: 6 bros & 7 sis'. Survived by daug, Marion, w/o Earl Mattingly, & 3 gchldn. Retired from Gautier Div, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Memb Sr Citizens. Friends received 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm Fri at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc., serv 1 pm Sat, Rev. Don K. Rager, officiating. Bur Forest Lawn Cem.

[NI086677] George had dark hair, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, & stood 5 ft 8 ins. He was of English descent & lived in Huntingdon Co., PA for some part of his life. He m Delilah Taylor d/o William Taylor, Nov 3 1853 by Reverand Darrell L. Hughes at the 1st Presby Ch., Spruce Creek, Huntingdon Co., PA, which is also where they started their lives together. George worked as a stonemason & Delilah work in the home. On Jun 7 1861 George enlisted in the Civil War with Co G, 6th Regt PA Cav, he then re-enlisted on Oct 28 1862 with Co E, 62nd Regt PA Inf, then re-enlisted on Sep 28 1864 with Co D, 199th Inf PA Vols, & final enlistment was with Co L 99th Inf PA Vols. George was honorably discharged on Jul 8 1865 at the steps of the White House Landing in VA. When George was enlisted with Co D, 199th Inf his regt was sent to join the Army of the James at New Market, VA. There were more battles fought in VA than any other state. The 199th Regt captured some torts & inflicted serious loss on the Confederate Army. They marched to the Appomattox Court House after Robert E. Lee's Army fled Petersburg. Apparently George was present in the field when Lee surrendered his Army of the Potomac to Ulysses S. Grant on Apr 9 1865. This meeting was described as "one of the most dramatic scenes of Amer history. Grant wore a mud spattered pvt's coat, with only his shoulder straps revealing his rank. Lee had put on a spotless uniform, complete with sword. Grant offered generous terms, & Lee accepted them with deep appreciation. The Confederate soldiers received a full day's rations, & were released on parole. They were allowed to keep their horses, & officers their side arms. George was a memb of GAR. It was a society that consisted of Civil War Vets of the Union Army. It was founded to strengthen fellowship among the men who fought to preserve the Union, to honor those killed in war & to provide care for their dependents. After George returned home from the Civil War his health started to deteriorate. He got rheumatism from being imprisoned at Belle Isle & in his later yrs had heart problems. On Mar 14 1912, George d in Turtle Creek, Pa & his body was brought to Clearfield Co. & laid to rest in the Lyleville Cem. The grave is located at the bend of the road going into the cem. The stone is taller than the others that surround his grave. Delilah d of Bronchitis on Feb 9 1921 in Turtle Creek & was buried beside her husband. // George re-enlisted as a Pvt Sep 29 1864 in Union Army with Co. D, 199th Regt, Pa Inf. Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2; Officers d of Disease or Accident: 0; Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 30; Enlisted d of Disease or Accident: 52. Battles fought on this tour: Battle at Boydton Plank Rd, VA on 27 Oct 1864; Battle at Petersburg, VA on 17 Nov 1864; Battle at Ft Gregg, VA on 1 Apr 1865 & 2 Apr 1865; Battle at Rice's Sta., VA on 06 Apr 1865 & 7 Apr 1865; Battle at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865. He mustered out at Richmond, VA on Jun 28 1865.
1870 CENSUS: Ferguson Twp., Centre Co., Pa: taken Jun 8 1870
Page 444, Dwelling# 180, Family# 179: All individuals are white
Chase, George, age 36, male, occ. Stone Mason, Real Estate Value $200, b Pa
Delilah, age 35, female, Keeps house, b Pa
William S., age 12, male, b Pa
Margaret A., age 11, female, b Pa
Rebecca E., age 9, female, bn Pa
James A., age 5, male, b Pa.
1880 CENSUS: Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa
Sheet# 1, line 35: All individuals are white
Chase, George, age 46, male, head of household, occ. Stone Mason, b Pa
Delilah, age 45, female, b Pa
William, age 23, male, b Pa
Margaret, age 21, female, b Pa
Maria, age 18, female, b Pa
James E., age 1, male, b Pa.
1900 CENSUS: Washington St, Village of Rosebud, Beccaria Twp., Clearfield Co., Pa: taken Jun 5 1900, Dist# 60
Sheet# 4 line 93, Dwelling # 72, Family # 73: All individuals are white
Chase, George W., age 66, male, head of household, occ. Stone Mason, b Apr 1834, m 47 yrs, b Pa, parents b Pa, 8 mos. out of work, can read, write, & speak english, house is owned free
Delilah, age 64, female, b Oct 1835, mother of 5 chldn, 2 living, b Pa, parents b Pa
Joseph, age 10, gson, male, b Dec 1889 in Pa
Ritchey, Joseph A., age 49, male, m 20 yrs, b Apr 1851, occ. Coal digging, parents b in Pa
Margaret, age 40, female, b Sep 1859 in Pa, mother of no chldn.
1910 CENSUS: Coalport Boro, Clearfield Co., Pa: taken Apr 18 1910
Family# 100: All individuals are white
Chase, George W., age 76, male, head of household, occ. retired soldier, m 57 yrs, b Pa, parents b Pa, can read, write, & speak english, house is owned free
Delilah, age 71, female, mother of 5 chldn, 2 living, b Pa.

[NI086679] 1920 CENSUS: Chicona St, Gallitzin, Allegheny Co., Pa
Dist # 91, Sheet # 1 line 93: Dwelling # 18, Family # 20, microfilm roll # 1511: All individuals are white
Ritchey, Margaret: age 60, female, head of household, b Pa, home is owned free, widowed
Chase, Delilah: mother, age 84, female, widowed, b Pa.

[NI086683] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
William Inscho State: PA Enumeration District: 0140 Color: W Age: 54 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0262 Co.: Cambria, Johnstown Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02170026 Other Residents:
Wife Margaret 54, PA
Son Lee 21, PA

[NI086703] Irvin E. Miller, s/o Peter T. & Sarah (Landis) Miller, b Feb 21 1866, on the Samuel Kulns farm, Stony Creek twp, & received his education in the Glade public school. He worked for his father on the farm until the of 21, when he m & settled on the farm which he rented from his father. After cultivating this farm for 3 yrs he purchased of his father-in-law a farm in Stony Creek twp, near Roxbury, consisting of 146 acres. On this farm, which he still owns, he resided 13 yrs. It is a fine property, all but 2 acres being under culitvation. The house is a solid brick 2-story structure, erected in 1835, the barn having been built in 1838. Both are in good condition. Mr. Miller works this farm, but rents the house to 1 of his employees. After living 13 yrs on this estate, Mr. Miller purchased a 2nd farm of 145 acres, on which he now makes his home. The patented name of this property is "Sugar Bottom Farm". It is well improved & kept in splendid condition. The grain raised is all used on the farm, but much of the hay crop goes to market. There is a sugar camp of 700 vessels, producing annually about 2,500 lb.s of maple sugar & syrup. Both this farm & the other have valuable orchards. Mr. Miller is an extensive stock raiser, buyer & feeder. His horses, which number 10, are good, 2 being full-blooded Percheron, & his cattle, of which he has 40, are of a good breed & quality. His dwelling us of a very handsome modern type, with appropriate grounds & surroundings. Mr. Miller belongs to the Sons of Vet.s, of Berlin, & advocates the principles of the Republicans. He & his wife are mem. of the Reformed Ch., which he has served as deacon. Irvin E. Miller m Sep 2 1886, Ellen N. b May 7 1867, d/o Jacob Glessner & sis. of Frank P. Glessner. She was educated in public schools. The family of Mr. & Mrs. miller consists of the following chldn: Oscar T. b Feb 21 1888 assists his father on the farm, mem. of the Reformed Ch.; Jacob J. & Peter H. (twins), b May 8 1892, attending school; Alda May & Alton (twins), b June 8 1898, the latter d 3 mo.s old & the former is at school; also, a dau., Lorrie b Mar 20 1889, d 3 mo.s old.

[NI086704] Wed Jan 28 1931 newspaper: Mrs. Jesse MOORE, nee Elizabeth VICKROY, d. Mercy Hosp., aged 27 yrs. Mrs. Moore had been ill for some time. She moved to hosp. 11 dys ago & operated on at 9 am yest. She made her home at 308 Poplar St., 7th Ward, d/o Aaron VICKROY who d. 15 yrs ago, & Mrs. Mary VICKROY, East Ave., Westmont. Besides mother & hus., she is survived by these bro.s & sis.s: R.J. VICKROY, Solomon St.; W.M. VICKROY, Spring St.; Harry VICKROY, at home; & Mrs. Thelma COOPER & Mses Anna & Ethel VICKROY. The funeral will be at Vickroy home in Westmont. Thomas Kennedy,undertaker. Thu. Jan 29 1931 paper: Funeral of Mrs. MOORE serv.s for Mrs. Jesse MOORE, who d. Tue. Mercy Hosp., will be held 2:30 pm tomorrow at home of her mother, Mrs. Mary VICKROY, East Ave., Westmont, bur. Grandview Cem.

[NI086731] He serves in the Amer. Rev. War in Capt. Samuel Rogers' co., 1st battalion, Cumberland Co., PA militia. As did his father.

[NI086733] 1850 Federal Census Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 27 Oct 1850 by J. J. Schell
14 406 417 Knepper George 41 MFarmer 3,000 PA .
15 406 417 Knepper Martha 40 F.PA
16 406 417 Knepper William 16 MFarmerPA
17 406 417 Knepper Mary Ann 15 F.PA
18 406 417 Knepper Catherine 13 F.PA
19 406 417 Knepper Elisabeth 10 F.PA
20 406 417 Knepper Maria 4 F.PA .
21 406 417 Knepper Hariet 1 F.PA

[NI086736] He serves in the Amer. Rev. War in Capt. Samuel Rogers' co., 1st battalion, Cumberland Co., PA militia. As did his father.

[NI086738] 1850 census Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., PA
334 45 Knepper Simon 41 M Carpenter PA
Nancy 38 F PA
Amanda 15 F PA
Oliver 12 M PA
Henry 11 M PA
Amos 9 M PA
William 6 M PA
Sarah E. 4 F PA
Emeline 2 F PA

[NI086763] 1850 Federal Census Conemaugh Twp., Cambria Co., PA Enumerated 22 Oct by Henry Cook
39 229 260 Hildebrand George 63 M Laborer Pa
40 229 260 Hildebrand Anna 53 F 370 Pa
41 229 260 Hildebrand Daniel 17 M Laborer Pa
42 229 260 Hildebrand David 15 M Pa
1 229 260 Hildebrand George 26 M Laborer Pa
2 229 260 Hildebrand Elizabeth 18 F Pa
Trib Dec 17 1877 DIED HILDEBRAND Taylor Twp, Sun. Dec 16, 1877, George Hildebrand, in the 91st yr of his life. funeral services will be held at the late residence of the deceased tomorrow, commencing 10 am after which the remains will be interred in the Angus grave-yard.

[NI086768] Charles Varner "whereabouts ukwn" was a Vaudeville performer who used professional name McGEE

[NI086769] Trib Tue. Eve. Aug 22 1939 A. H. Varner 53, d. last eve. Lee Hosp. following an emergency operation for appendicitis. AUGUST VARNER PROMINENT LOCAL RESIDENT IS DEAD Suffering a relapse yesterday morn., Augustus Henry Varner aged 42 of 822 Ferndale Ave. passed away 8:15 last eve., Lee Homeopathic Hosp. Mr. Varner a member of one of Cambria Co.s most prominent families was admitted to the Main St. hosp., Mon. of last week & under went an operation the same day for removal of his appendix which ruptured. Hope was held for recovery until his condition became worse yesterday. b. Aug 31 1896 Augustus Varner s/o FJ & Margaret (Fender) Varner, deceased. He was the 1st chld b. in Westmont after the incorporation of the boro. His mother d. 8 yrs ago & his father d. last Oct. AH Varner & Miss Ruth Houghton m. Aug 23 1916. Mrs.Varner survives with 2 chldn, Margaret & Howard both home. The deceased was proprietor of the General Forbes Tavern, Bedford St.. Mr. Varner was Sec. of the Cambria Co. Retailers Liquor Dealers Association & was a member of the legislative committee of the PA Fed. Liquor Dealers. He was quite active in Harrisburg in the last legislative session working for revision of the liquor laws that would protect the trade & eliminate many of the objections of opponents of the liquor industry. Mr. Varner was highly esteemed in the Co. association for his efforts to put the business on a higher plane & to insure strict adherence to the existing statutes governing that trade. Arrangements for the funeral which will be in charge of the John Henderson Co. are incomplete. Mr. Varner was a member of the 1st Luth. Ch., Vine St. & formerly was president of the Varner Family Reunion Association.

[NI086773] Johnstown Trib - Demo Feb 27 1934 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. EMANUEL VICKROY. Park Hill Woman, Victim of Accident, Bur Tue, at Headrick's Funeral servs for Mrs. Emanuel (ANTHONY) VICKROY, Park Hill, 44 yrs of age, were held at (?) pm Tue at the VICKROY home & were in charge of Rev.H.A. Buffington, pastor, Conemaugh UBC. Bur Headrick's Cem. Out-of-town relatives who attended were Morgan ANTHONY & Mrs. Carl STUDENY of Cleveland, OH; Catherine, George & John ANTHONY of Lorain, OH; & Mrs. Walter VICKROY, Gary, IN. Mrs. VICKROY d Sat morn Lee Homeopathic Hosp. as a result of injuries she sustained 3 days previously when she fell from a step-ladder while working abt her home.

[NI086778] 1850 Federal Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA 11 Nov by Henry Cook
18 153 159 MURPHY Daniel 22 M Laborer PA
19 153 159 MURPHY Caroline 26 F PA
1860 Census Richland Twp., Cambria Co., PA by HA McPike, Aug 10, 1860
409 20 2674 2711 Murphy Daniel 30 M farmer 1000 600 PA
409 21 2674 2711 Murphy Caroline 29 F PA
409 22 2674 2711 Murphy Jacob 7 M PA
409 23 2674 2711 Murphy Susan 5 F PA
409 24 2674 2711 Murphy Noah 8/12 PA

[NI086781] Trib Mon. Eve. Jan 17 1949 HAMPTON, Dr. John, 79, veterinary surgeon of Portage, at 4 pm Jan 16 1949, in home. b. May 9 1869, s/o Joseph & Sophia (Edgar) Hampton. Survived by widow, Elizabeth Miller; sis.Mrs. Annie Varner, Johnstown, & chldn: Walter E., NJ; John R., Ravenna, OH; S.J., Joseph & Lexie, all of Portage; Mrs. Elmira Bowser, Portage, & Mrs. Sarah Breth, Mrs. Catherine Weaver, Mrs. Anna Breth & Mrs. Lillian Breth, all of Akron, OH; 30 gchldn 20 ggchldn. Friends received Hampton home, where prayer serv.s 2 pm Wed. Funeral 2:30 pm Sidman Luth. Ch., Rev. Henry Latshaw. Bur. Dunmire Cem.. Auer Funeral Home, Salix. Portage, PA, newspaper, 15 Jan 1949: Long Career Ends. (photo included here) Dr. Hampton, Veterinarian, Expires at 79. Native of Johnstown. Resid. Portage Twp for Yrs. Dr. John E. Hampton, well-known Portage Twp vet., d. 4 pm yest. in his home, Portage. He was 79. In spite of adv. age, Dr. Hampton continued to admin. to sick & injured animals in district. Abt 5 yrs ago he was forced to give up his surgery practice due to impaired vision. During WWI, he serv. the government as a meat inspector & later engaged by government at a tuberculosis eradication clinic in Springfield, MA.b. May 9 1869, Johnstown, he was s/o Joseph & Sophia (Edgar) Hampton. A bro., Joseph K. is deceased. Dr. Hampton m. Elizabeth Miller Jul 1 1897, Pleasant Grove, IN. In 1916 he graduated from Indianapolis Veterinary School & began practice in this area after WWI.Dr. & Mrs. Hampton celebrated their golden wedding ann. Jul 1 1947.

[NI086800] Henry probably came to this part of VA with his bro. Peter. He is spoken of the early history of this valley, as 1 of the 1st whitemen to settle here & that Henry was an Indian fighter with Lewis Wetzel. served as a Pvt. Spy against the Indians, Rev War. volunteered from Monongalia Co. VA, now WV. He & bro. Peter are listed the PA Militia 1782, 1st Bat., Washington, Co. They are also listed in co. commanded by Capt. John Guthery. Henry & bro. John are listed in co. commanded by John Mills, Lt. Henry applied & recieved a pension #S7996, issued 11/4/1836, service #12222, pg #316. DAR #161261 & #85750, Archive Series VI Vol. 2 pg 18, 19, 271( & signed by Lt. Thomas P. Ray) at Morgantown. pension was reduced from $80 to $40 to commence Mar 4 l831 & on Apr 4 1836 he received a check for $240. This is recorded book C pg 41, but is almost impossible to read as it is longhand. Henry & Catherine purchased several pieces of land including 100 ac.s $400 from Robert & Elizabeth Woods near Long Reach on OH River; purchased 193 ac.s $575 from Abijah & Pamela McLain located on Fish Creek joining land owner Peter Yoho.

[NI086835] 1st Cousins

[NI087067] 1st Cousins

[NI087152] The original home of Joshua & Mary Garner is located abt 1 mile up the creek from the Lynn Camp Bridge, built on the side of the store. there is a little road & several families living on it, the Garner place being the last 1. It is now out of the family & the original home burned. a field a short distance from the house & near the road, is a small family Cem., under a large tree. Since this is area is not fenced, the stones are broken by livestock. There are signs of several graves marked with fieldstones. 1 has part of the name "Mary" on it & the family says that this is where Mary Yoho Garner bur. Joshua is bur near Redhouse, Putman Co., as that is where he & his 2nd wife Hester lived. It is believed that the family lived there prior to coming to Marshall Co., as several of the boys were b there & returned there after Mary d.

[NI087279] Dyersville Commercial, Thu., Nov 20, 1930 JOHN H. WERNKE, Prominent Luxemburg farmer d. last Fri. night at his home W. of Luxemburg after an illness more than 2 yrs. 57 yrs of age at time of death, b. 20 Dec 1872 on the same farm he d. at. survived by wife 2 sons; John T. & Henry, both Luxemburg; 6 dau.s, Mrs Oscar (Martha) GERKEN, Dyersville; Mrs Alphonse (Olive) HERMSEN; & the Mses Mathilda, Catherine, Marie, & Dorothy all Luxemburg. also survived by Bro., Henry WERNKE, Colesburg & the following stepBro.s & Sis.s; Rosa, Mrs John H. MEIER, & Lizzie BRUNSMANN, Waterloo; Louis & Otto BRUNSMANN, Luxemburg; Clara, Mrs Ben PARKER, Ryan, & Mrs Gerhard TEGELER, Dyersville. parents are both dead. m. Feb. 23, 1897 Martha GOEBEL with Rev Father PAPE, pastor at St Boniface Ch., New Vienna, conducting serv.s. Abt. 2 yr.s ago he suffered a paralytic stroke which crippled his 1 side & robbed him of his speech. Since then he has been almost constantly under a doctors care so that his death was not ebtirely unexpected. a devout Cath., successful farmer & had many friends in Luxemburg & vicinity. The funeral took place Mon. from his home to Holy Trinity Ch., Luxemburg, where the funeral serv. were held. bur. Luxemburg Cem. Visiting from out of town were Mr Hy GOEBEL, Mr & Mrs Jake KLEIN & Mrs Hugo LECHTENBERG, Granville, IA.

[NI087280] OBIT: Dyersville Commercial Thu., Feb. 15, 1973 1 OF THIS AREA'S CENTENARIANS, Mrs John (Martha) WERNKE of Luxemburg, IA, d. home of her dau. & son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs Harold KANN, Guttenberg on 2-10-1973. 100 yr.s old. The Mass was offered in Holy Trinity Ch., Luxemburg, IA 2-13-1973 Bur. Holy Trinity Cem., Luxemburg, IA b.Luxemburg, IA 2-1-1873 d/o HENRY & CATHERINE (HEYING) GOEBEL. m. John WERNKE New Vienna 2-23-1897. surviving are 6 dau.s: Mrs OLIVE HERMSEN, Independence, IA; Mrs Oscar (Martha) GERKEN & Mrs Sylvester (Marie) HOEGER, both Dyersville, IA; Mrs Carl (Mathilda) BOCKTING, Mariah Hill, IN; Mrs Kathryn BACKHAUS, Garnavillo, IA; Mrs Harold (Dorothy) KANN. Guttenberg; 2 sons, John WERNKE, Holy Cross & Henry WERNKE, DuBuque. 34 gchldn 102 ggchldn 2 gggchldn. 1 Bro., John GOEBEL, Granville, IA also survives.

[NI087283] Alton Demo Jan 5 1924. Mrs Henry GOEBEL, Granville, A Pioneer of this state, d. at her home Dec 21 1923 from the ailments due to old age. funeral St Joseph's Ch., Granville, Rev. J. A. Gerlemann officiating. b. Jun 26 1841 Germany, came to Amer. age 2 yrs, the family settling at New Vienna, IA. m. 1859 Henry Goebel had 13 chldn, 6 preceded her. She, with her family, moved to Granville 1891, settling on a farm 2 1/2 mi.s S. of Granville, now occupied by J.A. GOEBEL. Later the family moved to a farm 1/2 mi. from town. active memb. of St Joseph's Ch., memb. of the Christian Mothers Society, The memb.s of which attended the funeral in a body. survived by husb., these chldn: Ernest, Turkey River; Mrs John WERNKE, New Vienna, IA; Mrs. J.B. KLEIN, Granville, IA; John, Granville, IA; & Anna, Mathilda, & Henry, at home. preceded in death were Mrs.Henry KOKENGE & Mrs Henry SCHNEE, 4 dying in infancy. The bro.s surviving Joe, Winner, SD; Henry, Salem, SD; & John, New Vienna, IA.Those from a distance attending were Joe HEYING Jr., & Sr., Winner, SD; Mr SCHROEDER & Ms Ann, St Leo, MN; Mrs Peter NEMMERS, Arnold & Christine, Fulda, MN; Mr & Mrs Joe SCHWALLER, & Mrs Will MEYER, Milford; Mrs Nic GOEBEL, Mr & Mrs Henry GOEBEL, Le Mars, IA; Mr & Mrs Mike GOEBEL, Remsen, IA; Henry, Peter, & Mrs Lena GOEBEL & chldn, Alton, IA; Henry, John & Ernest KOKENGE & Famlies, Alton, IA

[NI087312] the pastor wrote that she had been m. 6 yrs. This information was in the personal record books of Rev. Henry Lang.

[NI087950] Legally adopted Nannies Sons

[NI087977] Barbara was listed as a chld on the administration account of her father's estate. She was more than likely m. by the time of her father's death - unless the birth record is incorrect & she b.much later. I believe that she was the last chld or 2nd to last to be b. to Maria Boyd. More than likely, she was raised soley by Catherine Shallus, her step-mother. Barbara m. Andrew Klink on 5 Jul 1818 in Brothers Valley, Som, PA

[NI087980] CENSUS 1870 Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerated 23 August 1870 by Michael G. Smith
7 140 140 Klink David 29 M W Farm Laborer 500 300 PENNA
8 140 140 Klink Sallie 26 F W House Keeper Penna
9 140 140 Klink Jonas 8 M W Penna
10 140 140 Klink Eve 6 F W Penna
11 140 140 Klink Catharine 2 F W Penna
12 140 140 Klink Sarah 9/12 * F W Penna September
1910 PA Census Miracode Index
David J Klink State: PA Enumeration District: 0166 Color: W Age: 70 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0210 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02420044 Other Residents:
Wife Mary 49, PA
Dau. Amanda 28, PA

[NI087981] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Jonas Klink State: PA Enumeration District: 0136 Color: W Age: 49 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0035 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02420259 Other Residents:
Wife Ida 39, PA
Son James 16, PA
Dau. Annie 14, PA
Son Irvin 11, PA
Dau. Della 09, PA
Dau. Florence 05, PA

[NI087992] PA 1910 Census Miracode Index
Abraham L Faidley State: PA Enumeration Dist.: 0136 Color: W Age: 47 B-Place: PA Visit: 0056 Co.: Somerset, Relation: Husb.Image #: 01360040 Other Resid.s:
Wife Sarah 40, PA
Dau. Eva 17, PA
Dau. Flora 10, PA
Dau. Ruth 08, PA
Son William 01, PA

[NI087994] 1850 Census Upper Turkeyfoot Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerator: John H. Smith Roll
517 110 Fadely, Peter 38 M Carpenter PA
Catharine 29 F PA
Peter 5 M PA
Emily 3 F PA
Zacharia #### M PA
Caton, Moses 22 M Labourer PA

[NI087997] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Albert S Kemp State: PA Enumeration District: 0167 Color: W Age: 30 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0318 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02440921 Other Residents:
Wife Annie 35, PA
Dau. Eva G 03, PA
Dau. Alma 04, PA
Dau. Mame I NR, PA
Stepson Franklin Shumac 08, PA

[NI088002] 1910 PA Census Miracode Index
Daniel Klink State: PA Enumeration District: 0166 Color: W Age: 32 Birth Place: PA Visit: 0191 Co.: Somerset Relation: Husband ImageNum: 02420038 Other Residents:
Wife Alice 28, PA
Son Paul 08, PA
Son Clyde 05, PA
Dau. Leora 03, PA

[NI088009] 1850 Census , Milford Twp., Somerset Co., PA Enumerator- John W. Smith
492 307 GRAWALL, Peter 21 m Laborer
Betty 27 f PA
Peter Growall was in the Civil War, Somerset Vols, Co C 142nd PA Regt. They fought at Fredericksburg where abt half the regt were killed on the morning of Dec 13 1862. Peter d from Typhoid fever on Dec 15 1862 & is bur at Fredericksburg.

[NI088010] 1870 census Lower Turkeyfoot Twp., PA
Elizabeth head of household #177, age 43, keeping house
Mahala 19
David W 17
Joannah 15
Hibah 14
May A. 9
Sarah C. 9.

[NI088013] the pioneer ancestor of the Zimmerman family in this co., emigrated to Amer. from Germany & located in Juanita co., PA, where he purchased a large tract of land, which he cultivated as a farm. He was the father of 3 sons: Jacob; Michael & Adam, all of whom removed to Somerset co., PA at the same time, when they were young men, & purchased farms in Quemehoning twp & were among the earliest settlers of the co.

[NI088016] Michael Zimmerman, Jr., s/o Michael & Elizabeth Kimmel Zimmerman, b Quemahoning Twp, Somerset Co. Feb 9 1798. He was reared on his father's farm until 1820 when he m Ms Catherine Koontz, d/o John Koontz, Esq., Brother's Valley Twp. d Nov 27 1879 on his farm. His family consisted of 2 sons & 2 daugs: William, John H. Elizabeth (deceased by 1884) & Mary, who m Peter Ankeny. (Source: The History of Bedford, Somerset & Fulton Co.s, PA, 1884, Waterman, Watkins & Co.)
1850 Census Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., PA 10 Oct 1850 by J. J. Schell
45 48 ZIMMERMAN Michael 52 M Farmer 15000 PA
Catharine 52 F PA
John 20 M Farmer PA
Susanna 18 F PA
PETERSON Franklin 14 M PA
1860 Census Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., PA 6 Jun 1860 by Josiah H. Zimmerman
112 123 ZIMMERMAN Michael 62 M Farmer 9000 1130 PA
Catharine 62 F PA
Nancy MEXKER 15 F Servant PA
124 ZIMMERMAN John H. 29 M Farmer 4000 1986 PA
Susan 28 F PA
Anna 9 F PA.
William HENDRICKS 15 M Day Laborer. PA.
Mariah SPANGLER 16 F Servant PA

[NI088026] Boswell PA News, 19 Jan 1955 - Former Res Kanther Dies in MD. - James B. Lohr, 70, Baltimore, MD, & former res of Kantner, passed away last wk, in Baltimore. He was s/o Pearson & Hester (Specht) Lohr, having been b May 30 1884. Mrs. Lohr is survived by following chdn: Kenneth Lohr, Somerset, & Ronald Lohr, Cumberland, MD. Also surviving is a bro & sis David Lohr & Mrs. Annie Custer, both Kantner. A son passed away in 1953. Pvt graveside serv held, Tue Jan 11 at 2 pm, in Otterbein cem, near Hooversville, with Rev. A.D. Cassidy officiating, followed by bur, under the direction of the Deaner funeral home, Stoystown

[NI088056] Erie Times-News (Erie, PA) Tue Mar 26 2002, 5B - EVELYN G. GOUGHNOUR FRANK Memb of Monday Ladies League. Evelyn G. Frank, 75, Lawrence Pk Twp, d Sun Mar 24 2002, Cleveland Clinic. She was b Nov 29 1926, Belsano, d/o David & Martha Holmes Goughnour. She attended Eastminster Presby Ch. She was memb Mon. Ladies League at Eastway Lanes. She enjoyed bowling, reading, crocheting & traveling. She was preceded in death by husb of 43 yrs, Robert C. Frank, who d Feb 13 1992; & 3 bros, Dwight, George & Russell Goughnour. Survivors include 1 daug Janet Kuhne & her husb David, Munroe Falls, OH; 2 sons, Donald R. Frank m. to Susan, Millcreek Twp, & Larry A. Frank, Lawrence Pk Twp; 3 sis', Gladys Smith, Pittsburgh, Dorothy Rupe, San Angelo, TX, & Veda Nupp w/o John, Erie, PA; 2 sis'-in-law; 6 gchdn; 1 ggchd; & sev nieces & nephews. Friends may call at Dusckas Funeral Home Inc. East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., from 7-9 pm Wed & 2-5 & 7-9 pm Thu. Funeral at 11 am Fri, conducted by Rev. Gary Kuhne, N. Coast Christian Fellowship. Bur Wintergreen Gorge Cem. Mem contributions may be made to Lawrence Pk Vol Fire Dept, 4102 Main St. Erie, Pa. 16511.

[NI088111] Legally adopted by stepfather, Bob Fulton, & uses the surname Fulton

[NI088112] Legally adopted by stepfather, Bob Fulton, & uses the surname Fulton

[NI088139] Adopted by Michael Donald & Rosanne (Rigney) Hirak after death of mother, Patricia in 1984

[NI088202] Baptism: East Conemaugh, Cambria Co. PA Occupation: Secretary Worked for PA RR then sold cars in PA before finally moving to OH where he worked for Mogul Corp. After retirement he went informally into the Scrap business with son-in-law Chuck Wantz. He enjoyed trips with bro.-in-law Wade Varner to Potter Co. PA for the purpose of groundhog hunting. Occupation: Shipping Mgr. Mogul Corp.

[NI088204] Nam Vet.: Bronze Star & other Medals. Helicopter crew chief. Returned safely from Viet Nam & was killed in a helicopter explosion/crash in Texas while on a volunteer mission to transport someone to a military Hosp. He was always known for his kind & gentle nature. Baptism: East Conemaugh, Cambria Co. PA Occupation: US Army.

[NI088207] Became an RN at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hosp., Johnstown, PA. She left nursing to become a homemaker but returned to nursing (Pediatrics)in the 60's. While her hus. was overseas in the 50's she sold Avon products in Altoona & would frequently tow her 2 chldn by wagon/sled while making her rounds. Although she was not a farmer's wife, she was a member of the Farm Womens Assc.