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Amos Bonsall (Sarah Ann Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born March 1846, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1903, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Ann Ogden 16 February 1868, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Sarah Ann Ogden born 21 December 1850 Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died April 1880, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Jane Wriglesworth 12 March 1884, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Mary Jane Wriglesworth born 26 April 1855, Penn Township, Clearfield County; died 5 December 1930, Kiski Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Amos Bonsall:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Enlisted in the Union Army on 19 June 1863. Rank: Private; Unit Type: Infantry.
Registered on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-1999, marrying Sarah Ann Ogden 16 February 1868, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Mrs. Sarah A. Bonsall, died April 1880 from typhoid fever.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer. Marital status: widower.
Married Mary Jane Wriglesworth 12 March 1884, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993; Item Description Will Book, F, G, I, 1903-1914.
Transcription of Amos Bonsall's Last Will and Testament.

Notes on Sarah Ann Ogden:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-1999, 16 February 1868 marrying Amos Bonsall.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Enumeration District 259.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: typhoid fever as listed on U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Enumeration District 259.

Notes on Mary Jane Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Marital status: widowed.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farm manager.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 113007; 5 December 1930.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: cardio vascular renal disease as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number: 113007.

The Clearfield Progress, 9 December 1930, page 6:
Mary J. Bonsall passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Curry, at Apollo on Tuesday evening, December 4, at 9:00 o'clock. Mrs. Bonsall has been in poor health for some time and has been bedfast since June. Funeral were held on Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Church at Luthersburg. Interment in the Luthersburg Cemetery.

Children of Amos Bonsall and Sara Ann Ogden are:

1. David J Bonsall born 7 March 1869, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 7 September 1927, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Ella C. Bonsall born circa 1874, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 10 September 1886, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Children of Amos Bonsall and Mary Jane Wriglesworth are:

1. Homer Morris Bonsal, born 22 January 1885, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 December 1949, Maple Avenue Hospital, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Bessie Lavina Bickle 15 August 1923, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Bessie Lavina Bickle born 27 February, Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 22 January 1958, Rural Luthersburg, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Effie Mae Bonsall born 24 August 1887, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 13 November 1947, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married James Grover Curry 6 June 1907, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. James Grover Curry born 2 August 1883, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 7 April 1950, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Mary Louisa Bonsall (Sarah Ann Wriglesworth , William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 7 December 1850, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 July 1928, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married George Washington Ogden 21 February 1875, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. George Washington Ogden born 8 August 1842, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 14 January 1928, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Mary Louisa Bonsall:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: school teacher.
Married George Washington Ogden, 21 February 1875, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, per the 1910 U.S. Census.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Received a Civil War Pension for husband's service in K 84 Pa Inf. U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 70396; 11 July 1928.
Burial: Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: acute pancreatitis and other issues, as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number:70396; Occupation on death certificate: old lady.

Notes on George Washington Ogden:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farm hand.
Recorded in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865.
Married Hannah Landsberry, 9 May 1867, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She died 18 July 1872.
Married Mary Louisa Bonsall, 21 February 1875, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, per the 1910 U.S. Census.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1890 Veterans Schedule of the U.S. Federal Census. Rank: Sergeant; Served: 1 yr. 4 mos. 18 days; 84 Pennsylvania Vol. Company K.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 4439; 14 January 1928.
Burial: Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: prostate cancer as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number: 4439.

Clearfield Progress 14 January 1928 page 1
Another Civil War Vet Called
George Washington Ogden, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the Mt. Joy section of Lawrence township and member of the pioneer family of that name, passed away this morning at 6 o'clock at his comfortable farm home near Mt. Joy church, in the 86th year of his age.
The deceased had been in failing health for a long time, complications incident to advanced years being responsible for his death.
He was a veteran of the civil war and his funeral will be military and in charge of the American Legion. Interment will be made at Mt. Joy cemetery.

Notes on Hannah Landsberry:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Married George Washington Ogden 9 May 1867, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Burial: Bradford Cemetery, Woodland, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not specified, however, death occurred two months to the day following the birth of her third child as recorded on Find-A-Grave.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993; Case Number 3523, Estate Papers, No 3440-3554, 1782-1784.

Children of Hannah Landsberry and George Washington Ogden are:

1. David Harvey Ogden born 15 December 1867, Knox Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 20 May 1920, Gottsville, California.
2. Elva V. Ogden born 1871, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1943, Elkhart County, Indiana.
3. Blanche Ogden born 19 May 1871, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 May 1872, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Children of Mary Louisa Bonsall and George Washington Ogden are:

1. Florence Ogden born 17 August 1875, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 5 October 1875, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Elizabeth Ogden born 29 April 1877, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 4 October 1908, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Never married.
3. Charles Roy Ogden born 13 October 1879, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died Jan 1953, Fresno County, California. He married Evelyn E. Lacey 8 September 1909, Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Evelyn E. Lacey born 17 October 1883, Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died May 1935, Fresno County, California. He married Ada Pearl Yoakem date and location not found. Ada Pearl Yoakem born 5 March 1889, Cottonwood, Chase County, Kansas; died 14 May 1963, Madera County, California.
4. Lucy Ogden born 12 April 1881, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died ?, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
5. Grover Cleveland Ogden born 12 February 1884, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 10 June 1886, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
6. Newton Archer Ogden born 6 July 1887, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 23 April 1963, Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Cora E. Mark 19 June 1918, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cora E. Mark born 19 October 1892, Philipsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania; died 2 January 1963, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
7. Della Ogden born 17 January 1890, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 August 1969, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Never married.
8. William Jackson Ogden born 8 December 1891, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1892, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
9. Matthew Brice Ogden born 4 November 1894, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 September 1957, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. He married Edna Roselma Kohlhepp 27 December 1916, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Edna Roselma Kohlhepp born 27 April 1892, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 July 1982, Jacksonville, Duvall County, Florida.
Sarah Ella Bonsall (Sarah Ann Wriglesworth , William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 24 April 1856, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 19 May 1914, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Henry M. Seyler 1876, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Henry M. Seyler born 2 July 1847, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 March 1915, Danville, State Hospital for the Insane, Mahoning Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Sarah Ella Bonsall:
Married Henry M. Seyler, 1876 per 1900 U.S. Census question: Marriage Year: 1876.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Luthersburg Precinct of Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Luthersburg Precinct of Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 47792; 19 May 1914.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: carcinoma in region of gall bladder as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 47792.

Notes on Henry M Seyler:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: school teacher.
Married Sarah Ella Bonsall, 1876 per 1900 U.S. Census question: Marriage Year: 1876.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Luthersburg Precinct of Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Luthersburg Precinct of Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 22631; 24 March 1915.
Burial: Luthersburg Union Cemetery, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: exhaustion of senile dementia as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number: 22631.
Recorded at Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Case Number 7295; Item Description Estate Index, Vol Rs, Tuv, Wxyz; Vol 8, page 72.

Children of Sarah Ella Bonsall and Henry M Seyler are:

1. Quinton Justus Seyler born 8 October 1876, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 June 1940, Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Rose K. Postlethwait 5 January 1901, Troutville Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Rose K. Postlethwait born 21 March 1879, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1 Nov 1964, Maple Avenue Hospital, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Florence Agatha Seyler born 5 February 1878, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 July 1936, Maple Avenue Hospital, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married George S. Swope 28 June 1905, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. George S. Swope born 7 January 1881, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 14 January 1950, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
3. Mary Arimenta Seyler born 9 November 1879, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 10 December 1959, Warren State Hospital, Conewango Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania. She married Miles Wilson Wagner 22 July 1903, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Miles Wilson Wagner born 27 June 1881, Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; died 27 October 1941, Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
4. Agnes Ida Seyler born 16 January 1883, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 December 1958, Warren Statte Hospital, Conewango Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania. She married Howard Perry Wriglesworth 15 June 1904, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Howard Perry Wriglesworth born 16 December 1881, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 20 November 1924, Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
5. Rosie Marjorie Seyler born 23 December 1888, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 January 1965, Pittsburgh Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married Emerson Cleo Weber 25 August 1909, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Emerson Cleo Weber born 20 December 1888, Rockton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 December 1931, Rockton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
William Allen Moore (Mary Wriglesworth , William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 9 November 1852, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 17 November 1942, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. He married Frances Louisa Burgin 16 September 1877, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Frances Louisa Burgin born 12 September 1860, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 7 May 1946, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.

Notes on William A Moore:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Record number 97, marrying Frances Louisa Burgin 16 September 1877.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1940 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; File Number 005334; 17 November 1942.
Burial: Lafayette Township Cemetery, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Cause of death: arteriosclerosis as listed on the Michigan, Death Record; File Number 005334.

Notes on Frances Louisa Burgin:
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Record number 97, marrying William Allen Moore 16 September 1877.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; File Number 005955; 7 May 1946.
Burial: Lafayette Township Cemetery, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Cause of death: not found.

Children of William Allen Moore and Frances Louisa Burgin are:

1. Merton Allen Moore born 22 December 1879, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 20 March 1938, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. He married Agnes E. Smith 22 December 1903, Sickles, Gratiot County, Michigan. Agnes E. Smith born 20 November 1880, Michigan; died 31 August 1946, Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
2. Frank George Moore born 4 February 1883, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 4 May 1932, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. He married Hazel Simmons 28 June 1905, Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Hazel Simmons born 28 June 1887, Whitley County, Indiana; died 1 January 1947, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana.
John Wriglesworth Moore (Mary Wriglesworth , William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 10 May 1857, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 September 1930, Essex Township, Clinton County, Michigan. He married Sarah M. Burgin 2 November 1885, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Sarah M. Burgin born 16 January 1859, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 30 November 1939, Rollin Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.

Notes on John Wriglesworth Moore:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lafayette, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: servant.
Recorded in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Record Number 151, marrying Sarah M Burgin 2 November 1885.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farm laborer.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Essex Township, Clinton County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, File Number 002231, 18 September 1930.
Burial: Lafayette Township Cemetery, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Cause of death: apoplexy as listed on Michigan, Death Records, File Number 002231.

Notes on Sarah M Burgin:
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Record Number 151, marrying John W Moore 2 November 1885.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Essex Township, Clinton County, Michigan.
Recorded in Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, File Number 008549, 30 November 1939.
Burial: Lafayette Township Cemetery, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Cause of death: hypostatic pneumonia and carcinoma of the breast as listed on Michigan, Death Records, File Number 008549.

Children of John Wriglesworth Moore and Sarah M Burgin are:

1. Eben Allen Moore born 7 August 1886, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County Michigan; died 1956, Gratiot County, Michigan. He married Anna Bertha Mae Easlick 22 December 1905, St. Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan. Anna Bertha Mae Easlick born 20 May 1885, Macon Township, Lenawee County, Michigan; died 27 February 1954, Michigan.
2. Alta May Moore born 20 March 1890, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 14 October 1963, Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan. She married James A. Zimmerman 25 January 1907, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. James A. Zimmerman born 26 September 1877, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 31 December 1951, Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan.
3. Harry Burgin Moore born 20 December 1892, Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 17 January 1950, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. He married Olive "Ollie" May Price 15 December 1912, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. Olive May Price born 17 February 1895, North Shade Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 9 March 1967, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
Sarah Ann Wriglesworth (Joseph D. Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born May 1852, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 31 December 1925, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Abraham "Melich" Spencer 31 October 1872, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Abraham "Melich" Spencer born 9 September 1850, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 September 1934, Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on Sarah Ann Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013 as marrying F Millick Spencer 31 October 1872, West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for DuBois Ward 2, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Year of Marriage: 1873. (different from the date recorded in the Church and Town Records)
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for DuBois Borough Ward 4, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for DuBois Borough Ward 4, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 118909, 31 December 1925.
Burial: Salem Methodist Cemetery, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: cancer of the stomach and liver as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 118909.

Clearfield Progress, 19 November 1925, Page 4
Real Estate Transfers: Sarah Ann Spencer to Furman B. Spencer, lot in DuBois; $1.00.

Notes on Abraham "Melich" Spencer:
Recorded in the 1850 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farm laborer.
Recorded in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013 as marrying Sarah Ann Wriglesworth 31 October 1872, West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for DuBois Ward 2, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: merchant grocer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for DuBois Borough Ward 4, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: driver; Industry: grocery.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for DuBois Borough Ward 4, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: laborer; Industry: furniture.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Bloom Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded on Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 83019, 24 September 1934.
Burial: Salem Methodist Cemetery, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: carcinoma of the penis as listed on the Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 83019.

Children of Sarah Ann Wriglesworth and Abraham "Melich" Spencer are:

1. Harry Hamlin Spencer born 5 October 1873, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 July 1920, Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield Borough, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Olive Lucretia Whitmore 11 August 1897, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Olive Lucretia Whitmore born 28 September 1879, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 6 September 1907, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Harry married Ella M. Moore 7 October 1908, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Ella M. Moore born 1876, Corsica, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; died date not found.
2. Joseph Emerson Spencer born 7 July 1875, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 6 September 1971, Newark, Licking County, Ohio. He married Lillian Ivinta Davie 27 June 1899, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Lillian Ivinta Davie born 21 December 1878, DuBois, Clearfield County; died 1 August 1967, Newark, Licking County, Ohio.
3.Furman Burdell Spencer born 23 May, 1877, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 8 July 1956, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Izetta Anderson date and location of ceremony not found. Izetta Anderson born 16 March 1897, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 25 August 1961, Maple Avenue Hospital, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
4. Ivin L. Spencer born 5 November 1878, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 27 July 1911, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Clara M. Weber 10 June 1903, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Clara M. Weber born 4 September 1883, Troutville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 11 August 1963, Landenberg Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
5. Frederick Mack Spencer born 5 August 1881, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1949, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Emma Braund 27 November 1912, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Mary Emma Braund born 4 August 1889, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 13 November 1965, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
6. D. Verne Spencer born 15 September 1883, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 16 August 1912, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
7. Electa Mary Spencer born 27 March 1891, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died September 1983, Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi. She married Samuel Otis Sigworth 24 August 1917, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Samuel Otis Sigworth born 25 August 1896, New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania; died 14 March 1986, Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi.
8. Bert Everett Spencer born 17 June 1894, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 31 October 1946, DuBois Hospital, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Estella Matthews circa 1916, exact date and location of ceremony not found. Estella Matthews born 1896, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1986, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Catharine Margery Wriglesworth (Joseph D. Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 8 December 1853, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 12 August 1880, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Never married.

Notes on Catharine Margery Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Clearfield County Pennsylvania. Cause of death: not found.

Mary Jane Wriglesworth (Joseph D. Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 26 April 1855, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 5 December 1930, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. She married Amos Bonsall, son of Jackson Bonsall and Sarah Wriglesworth 12 March 1884. Amos Bonsall born 1846, Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1903, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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John Ross Wriglesworth (Joseph D. Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born 8 April 1858, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 8 June 1942, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Lydia Frances Spencer 2 June 1881, Lumber City, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Lydia Frances Spencer born 8 March 1863, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 October 1941, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Notes on John Ross Wriglesworth:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Married Lydia Frances Spencer 1881 per 1900 U.S. Census. Marriage Year: 1881.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1940 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania including counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion, containing Biographical sketches of prominent citizens, etc. Pg.843-844 Published in 1898 by J.H. Beers Biographical Sketch
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 54814, 8 June 1942.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: nephritis as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 54814.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993; Case Number 18032, Estate Index, Vol Rs, Tuv, Wxyz.

The Clearfield Progress Monday Evening, June 8, 1942
JOHN WRIGLESWORTH Grampian-- John Wrigglesworth, 84, well known resident of this area died after a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Curry, in Hepburnia at 12:40 a.m. today.
Brief services will be held from the Curry residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with further services in the Hepburnia Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Friends Cemetery.

Notes on Lydia Frances Spencer:
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1920 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1930 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1940 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 89661, 18 October 1941.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: myocarditis due to old age & over work as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 89661.

The Clearfield ProgressTuesday Evening, February 9, 1937
A delightful surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wriglesworth on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Wriglesworth's birthday and a delicious oyster supper was served at a late hour to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Wall, Mr. and Mrs. James Cleaver, Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Kester, Mr. and Mrs. John Curry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Wriglesworth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pentz, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner Wall, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Wriglesworth, Mrs. Alva Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wriglesworth, son Howard and daughters Lois and Irene.

Children of John Ross Wriglesworth and Lydia Frances Spencer are:

1. William Herman "WH" Wriglesworth born 6 July 1882, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 7 October 1970, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Bessie Anna Hess 30 May 1912, Lumber City, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Bessie Anna Hess born 8 October 1888, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 March 1949, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
2. Myrtle Vida Wriglesworth born 25 August 1884, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 20 September 1965, Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married John Henderson Curry 15 February 1906, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. John Henderson Curry born 27 March 1879, Greenwood, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 6 September 1937, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
3. Clair Newton Wriglesworth born 22 May 1887, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 March 1966, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Hilda Kathryn Rishell 20 November 1912, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Hilda Kathryn Rishell born 23 December 1891, Troutville Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 6 October 1950, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
4. Charles Lynn "Charley" Wriglesworth born 1 May 1890, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 8 April 1961, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Adda Elizabeth Mundorff 7 April 1915, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Adda Elizabeth Mundorff born 1 May 1890, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 8 April 1961, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
5. Harvey Lewis Wriglesworth born 18 June 1892, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 14 February 1978, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Berneice Rafferty 22 December 1916, Cumberland, Maryland. Mary Berneice Rafferty born 25 January 1899, Grampian, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 26 December 2004, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
6. Erie Mae Wriglesworth born 27 October 1902, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 22 November 1935, Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Ford Kenney Johnston date and location of the ceremony not found. Ford Kenney Johnston born 28 December 1904, Curry Run, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 7 September 1966, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Joseph D. Wriglesworth, Jr. (Joseph D. Wriglesworth, William Wriglesworth , Dobson Wriglesworth) born February 1860, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 24 January 1929, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Myrtle Martha "Mertie" Hoover circa 1881. Myrtle Martha Hoover born 18 September 1863, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 September 1927, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Record of a divorce not found. Joseph married Florence I. Lowth 29 March 1923, Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan. They divorced 31 August 1925.

Notes on Joseph D. Wriglesworth, Jr.:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Born 7 months after his father's death.
Recorded in the 1870 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: farmer.
Married Myrtle Martha Hoover circa 1881.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Lafayette Township, Gratiot County, Michigan. Occupation: day laborer. Marital Status: widowed.
Recorded in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Record Number 86, marriage of Joseph Wriglesworth (divorced, Pennsylvania) to Florence I. Lowth (Hickox) 28 February 1923.
Recorded in Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952, State File Number 46 138, Docket Number 8894, divorce granted to Florence Wriglesworth 31 August 1925 from Joseph D. Wriglesworth. Reason: Extreme and repeated cruelty.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 5037, 24 January 1929.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: angina pectoris as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 5037..

Notes on Myrtle Martha Hoover:
Recorded in the 1860 U.S. Census for Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Recorded in the 1880 U.S. Census for College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: servant.
Recorded in the 1900 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Relation to Head of Household: housekeeper. Marital Status: widowed.
Recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census for Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Name: Myrtle Wall. Marital Status: married.
Recorded in Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964; Certificate Number 85137, 18 September 1927.
Burial: Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Cause of death: cancer of uterus as listed on Pennsylvania Death Certificate Number 85137.

Children of Joseph D. Wriglesworth, Jr. and Myrtle Martha Hoover are:

1. Howard Perry Wriglesworth born 16 December 1881, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 20 November 1924, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. He married Agnes Ida Seyler 15 June 1904, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Agnes Ida Seyler born 16 January 1883, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 2 December 1958, Conewango, Warren County, Pennsylvania.
2. Ernest Jesse Wriglesworth born 22 August 1883, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 22 August 1951, Gates, Linn County, Oregon. He married Lena Wyre 6 February 1905, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Lena Wyre born 26 October 1887, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 3 September 1936, Lyons, Linn County, Oregon.
3. Alice Caroline Wriglesworth born 22 January 1885, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 18 August 1953, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Byron Eugene Taylor 10 June 1903, Limestone, New York. Byron Eugene Taylor born 12 May 1881, Luthersburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 26 November 1953, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
4. Clyo Wriglesworth born 21 August 1889, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died December 1981, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He married Adda Chloe Shankle 9 September 1908, Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Adda Chloe Shankle born 23 November 1887, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 1 May 1965, Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
5. Etta Mary Wriglesworth born 28 August 1891, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 7 September 1962, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She married Alfred Blythe Seger, Sr. 5 August 1909, location of ceremony not found. Alfred Blythe Seger, Sr. born 18 December 1887, Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 17 June 1976, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.