Surnames Starting with C:
lot 258, Deborah Camp Lot
Camp, DeAnna Marie, November 26, 1988 – January 19, 1989
Daughter of David and Debbie Camp
Deanna was the daughter of David Edward and Deborah Kay Fassett Camp. Her younger siblings were as follows: Cody, Christopher and Cheyanna Camp
Wyalusing Rocket
Deanna Marie Camp, two month old infant daughter of David and Deborah Fassett Camp of Laceyville R.D.#2 (Clapper Hill) passed away Thursday evening January 19, 1989 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, on November 26, 1988. Besides her parents she is survived by her maternal grandparents Morris and Charlotte Fassett of Laceyville R.D.#2; paternal grandparents Harry and Maxine Camp Jr. of Wyalusing R.D.#3; maternal great grandparents Cecil and Pearl Repsher of Laceyville R.D.#1; maternal great-great-grandfather Olin Fassett of Warren Center; paternal great- grandparents Henry and Ethel Camp Sr. of Wyalusing R.D.#3 and Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Wyalusing R.D.#3; maternal great-great grandmother Florence Brotzman of Tunkhannock; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street Laceyville. Contributed By Carol Brotzman
Lot 61, James Clapper lot, grandchild
Campbell, Beatrice Helen Wilson, (May 27) 1904 – March 15, 2001 in Oriskany, Oneida, New York, cremated buried May 5, 2001
The headstone has a Star of David etched, Wife of Frank Campbell. They married in 1926. His dates are January 25, 1902 – May 10 1973. Frank is buried the Tioga Cemetery, Owego, New York. Helen was born on Clapper Hill, P.A., the daughter of Fred Clyde Wilson and Orpha May Clapper Wilson. Children: Ronald Frederic Campbell (1933-1987) and Helen Charmaine Campbell (Mrs. Robert Moore). Information from the The Wilson Genealogy
1940 United States Federal Census about Beatrice H Campbell
Name: Beatrice H Campbell Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905 Gender: Female
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Barton, Tioga, New York Street: Lincoln Street
House Number: 26 Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tioga, New York
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tioga, New York Sheet Number: 14A
Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Campbell 38
Beatrice H Campbell 35
Ronald I Campbell 7
Helen C Campbell 5
Mabel Carey 37 Housekeeper
Lot 212, Clifford Canfield lot
*** Canfield, Clifford December 8, 1915 – April 14, 1989
U.S. AIR FORCE WII
Helen L. (Reissen) August 18, 1922 – February 22, 2008
There is a military plaque. Clifford was born in Keiserville Wyoming County, PA the son of Redman and Sadie Baker Canfield. Helen was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Seifner) Reissen. The children of Clifford and Helen Canfield were: Clara (Mrs. Kirby Herman, Roscoe Keener and Bob McGavin), Mary (married first to Brian Trible the son of Clyde and Marie Trible, second to Joseph Ochse), David, Clifford, John, Charles, Geneva (Mrs. Michael Wallikas), Betty, James and Harold. Betty and Harold preceded their father in death and are buried elsewhere.
The headstone records: “BELOVED MOTHER AND FATHER”
Susquehanna Independent February 27, 2008
Helen L. Canfield, 85, Rushville, Pa., passed away on February 20, 2008, at the Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, Pa., after an extended illness. She was born in Belleville, Mo. to the late Henry and Clara (Seifner) Reissen. Helen enjoyed baking, quilting, crocheting, and caring for her family. She is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Geneva and Mike Wallikas, Rushville, John and Doris Canfield, Spring Hill, Pa., Clara Gavin, Rush, Pa., James and Beverly Canfield, Rushville, David and Sue Canfield, Kingsley, Pa., Charlie and Debbie Canfield, Elk Lake, Pa., Mary and Joe Ochse, Montrose, Pa.; daughters-in-law, Ruth Canfield, Va., Millie Canfield, Windsor, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Helen Reissen, Stroudsburg, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Walt Holtzman, Great Bend, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Clifford; two sons, Harold and Clifford; step-son, Jack; three grandsons, Steve and Shawn Canfield, Tom Keener; brothers, Herman and John Reissen. A Funeral Service was held February 25, 2008, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with Lay Minister Patricia Newhart of Retta, Pa. officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Tuscarora Twp., Pa. Visitation was held February 24, 2008 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Helen's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
Helen L. Reissen Canfield
CLIFFORD W. CANFIELD, 73, of LeRaysville RD 1 died Friday April 14, 1989 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 8, 1915 in Kaiserville, Wyoming County, PA, the son of Redman and Sadie Baker Canfield. Mr. Canfield was a sawyer with C.C. Alice Lumber Co. and previously had worked for Alderson Lumber Co. A WWII veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force, he spent most of his lifetime in the Susquehanna County area. Mr. Canfield is survived by his wife, Helen Ressin Canfield at home; six sons, Jack of Windsor, NY, Clifford Jr. of Wyalusing RD 1, James of Rushville, PA, David of Lenox, PA and Charles of Laceyville; three daughters: Mrs. Michael (Beneva) Wallikas of Rushville, PA, Mrs. Clara Keener of Montrose and Mrs. Brian (Mary Ellen) Trible of Montrose: a sister, Mrs. Nathan (Loueva) Law of South Gibson, PA; two brothers, Van Canfield of South Gibson, PA and Lloyd Canfield of South Gibson, PA; 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Harold and a daughter, Betty. Funeral services will be held at the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church St., Wyalusing with the Rev. William C. Nelson, pastor, Retta, PA officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 510 of Laceyville. Friends may call on Sunday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Kerr-McHenry Funeral Home. –Towanda Daily Review Obituary courtesy of Pat Gobea
Helen Reissen
United States Census, 1940 Name: Helen Reissen
Event Type: Census Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Flat Creek Township, Pettis, Pettis, Missouri, United States
Gender: Female Age: 17 Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Birthplace: Illinois
Birth Year (Estimated): 1923
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Henry Reissen Head M 52 Illinois
Clara Reissen Wife F 48 Missouri
Herman Reissen Son M 20 Illinois
Helen Reissen Daughter F 17 Illinois
John P Reissen Son M 13 Illinois
Henry Reissen Son M 10 Illinois
Mary M Reissen Daughter F 6 Missouri
District: 80-6 , Family Number: 107 , Sheet Number and Letter: 5B , Line Number: 71 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 2139 , Digital Folder Number: 005460074 , Image Number: 00113
Clifford W Canfield United States Census, 1940
Name: Clifford W Canfield Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940 Event Place Lenox Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 24
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year (Estimated): 1916
Last Place of Residence: Rural
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Redmond Canfield Head M 55 Pennsylvania
Sadie G Canfield Wife F 54 Pennsylvania
Loneva Hancock Daughter F 27 Pennsylvania
Clifford W Canfield Son M 24 Pennsylvania
Van M Canfield Son M 22 Pennsylvania
Lloyd M Canfield Son M 20 Pennsylvania
Ervin R Hancock Grandson M 10 Pennsylvania
Robert R Hancock Grandson M 7 Pennsylvania
Morris V Hancock Grandson M 3 Pennsylvania
District: 58-30 , Family Number: 23 , Sheet Number and Letter: 1B , Line Number: 69 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 3613 , Digital Folder Number: 005456775 , Image Number: 0060
Lot, 212, Clifford Canfield lot, grandson
Canfield, Steve J., January 28, 1976 – June 21, 1997
He was the son of James R. and Maria B. (Beverly) Pinzon Canfield. James was the son of Clifford and Helen Canfield. “Bev” is from Panama. They met while James was serving in the U.S. ARMY.
Steve’s life was taken in an auto accident. He was a college student in the wrong place at the wrong time. The headstone records: “BELOVED SON” and has two sports figures upon its face.
Wyalusing Rocket Steve J. Canfield, 21, of Rushville R.D.#1 died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Montrose Hospital, Montrose, PA. He was born January 28, 1976 in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He is the son of James R. and Maria R. (Pinzon) Canfield who reside in Rushville. Steve was a graduate of Elk Lake High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and the National Honor Society. He was a Junior at Penn State University, State College, PA. majoring in Civil Engineering. He previously attended Wilkes Barre campus where he was a member of the baseball team. This summer, he was serving an internship with PennDOT. Surviving, besides his parents is a brother Christopher J. living at home; paternal grandmother Helen Canfield of Rushville; maternal grandmother Maria Pinzon of Panama; God parents Michael and Geneva Wallikas of Rushville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held on Wednesday June 25 at the Bartron Funeral Home , Inc., Montrose with Rev. Joyce K. Warner of Rushville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in Beaver Meadows Cemetery Tuscarora Township in Bradford County, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Canfield Scholarship fund. Penn State Wilkes Barre Campus, c/o Development Office, P.O. Box P.S.U. Lehman, PA. 18627
Lot 137, Old section of the Cemetery
Carlin, Fay, child of A. T. and R. C. Carlin
Born December 18, 1874 and died August 5, 1888 age 11 years 8 months 23 days
Monroe died October 13, 1881 age 9 years 1 month 13 days
They were sons of Asa Freeman and Rhoda Cecilia Bennett Carlin. Born in Dimock, PA. The parents are buried at Lynn, Pennsylvania. Rhoda was a child of Ferris and Nancy Black Bennett.
From Frank and Eva's dairy, a book written by Bill Benson of Ohio we find this entry:
“Monroe Carlin was buried Sat. Died Sudden from hurting his spine riding on horseback with one of the Bradshaw boys, on front of the saddle. He tried to make the boy stop righting [riding] so fast, for he said ‘twas killing him every time he came down on the saddle. He would not stop. He only lived a few days”. Date of letter October 17, 1881
A Bennett genealogy photo
Asa Freeman Carlin (March 21, 1838 - November 07, 1906) and his wife Rhoda Cecilia Bennett (September 16, 1840 - February 06, 1908) Buried at Lynn, PA. I include their photos as she is a daughter of Ferris and Nancy Bennett who have MANY ties in this Beaver Meadows. He was the son of Asa Carlin and Mary Ann Gilson making Mary Ann Carlin and Aunt to "Lib" Gilson Bennett.
The following are children of Asa and Rhoda Bennett Carlin: Emma Jane (Mrs. Lambert Lewis), Anna Elizabeth (Mrs. John Deuel), Levi D. married Lottie Cobb, Caroline (Mrs. Grant Shaner), Nancy, Monroe, Fay, Raymond LeRoy married Carrie Comstock, Samuel married Blanche Peet and Grace, also known as Gretchen (Mrs. Charles Egbert)
Lot 13, Levi D. Carlin lot
Carlin, Levi, D. (Daniel) (April 17) 1866 – 1935 (December 23)
Lottie M. Charlotte Cobb) (November 27) 1866 – 1941 (August 2)
Levi was the son of Asa and Rhoda Bennett Cobb. He married October 27, 1887 in Vestal, New York to Lottie Cobb daughter of Nathan and Josephine Culver Cobb. Their children were as follows: Josephine Cobb (Mrs. Purl Wood) buried here at Beaver Meadows, Isabell Maud (Mrs. John Bradshaw) and Ferris Carlin who married Emma Bower Lent. She was the widow of Leon Lent.
When Levi and Lottie were first married they owned a meat market in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. They felt their family would be “healthier” in the country so they purchased a farm Clapper Hill and moved back home. They later moved on to Stevensville.
Levi, Lottie and Josephine Cobb in Wilkes Barre, PA 1894
A Bennett Genealogy photo
Lottie Cobb as a young lady, probably before she married. Photo is courtesy of Brenda Hartwick
Clippings from Mae Fassett's collection
Levi D. Carlin died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Bradshaw near Stevensville, Tuesday morning aged 69 years. Funeral services were held at the Beaver Meadows Church Thursday at 2 o'clock. Burial will be burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Church cemetery Thursday at 2. Rev. C. L. Andrews will officiate.
Mrs. Lottie M. Carlin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bradshaw of Stevensville Saturday at the age of 74 years. She is survived by one daughter; one son Ferris Carlin of Waverly; One sister Mrs. P. M. Brown of Stevensville; one brother Olin Cobb of Laceyville. The funeral will be held at the home of her daughter at 2 o'clock and further services at 2:30 at the Beaver Meadows Church. Rev. Stanley I. Ray will officiate. Burial will be at Beaver Meadows.
1900 United States Federal Census about Levi Carlin
Age: 35 Birth Date: Apr 1865
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Lettie Carlin
Marriage Year: 1888 Years Married: 12
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvani a Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Levi Carlin 35
Lettie Carlin 35
Josephine Carlin 7
Isabel M Carlin 11/12
1910 United States Federal Census about Levie D Carlin
Age in 1910: 44 Birth Year: abt 1866 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Lottie M Carlin
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Levie D Carlin 44
Lottie M Carlin 43
Josephine C Carlin 16
Isabell M Carlin 10
Ferris F Carlin 6
Levi Dariel Carlin in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Levi Dariel Carlin
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 69
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1866
Birth Place: Auburn Twp, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 23 Dec 1935
Death Place: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Asa Carlin
Father Birth Place: Springville, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Rode Bennett
Mother Birth Place: Stevens Twp, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Lottie Carlin
Certificate Number: 105716
Name: Lottie M Carlin [Lottie M Cobb]
Gender: Female
Race: Whit Age: 74
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1866 Birth Place: Birchardville, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 2 Aug 1941 Death Place: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Nathan Cobb
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Josephine Culver
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Levi D Carlin
Certificate Number: 70397
Lottie Carlin
United States Census, 1940 Name: Lottie Carlin
Event Type: Census Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Stevens Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 73 Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Mother-In-Law
Relationship to Head of Household: Mother-in-law
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year (Estimated): 1867
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John Bradshaw Head M 43 Michigan
Isabell Bradshaw Wife F 40 Pennsylvania
Gearldine Bradshaw Daughter F 11 Pennsylvania
Gearld Bradshaw Son M 9 Pennsylvania
Lottie Carlin Mother-in-law F 73 Pennsylvania
District: 8-47 , Family Number: 70 , Sheet Number and Letter: 5A , Line Number: 7 , Affiliate Publication Number: T627 , Affiliate Film Number: 3443 , Digital Folder Number: 005456583 , Image Number: 00372
Lot 12, J. G. Carter lot
Carter, Dannie, son of J. G. and Joey Carter, an individual headstone
Died December 25, 1896, age 9 years 3 months 11 days
He was born the son of Joel Gilbert and Josephine Clapper Carter.
None of the other family members of this Carter family have individual headstones. Nor their names recorded anywhere else except in the plot book.
Lot 12, J. G. Carter lot
Carter, Herbert, son of Joel and Joey Clapper Carter, there is no stone
He died December 11, 1920 at the Robert Packer Hospital after being hit by a baseball in the head. This information comes from the Diaries of Mary Schweitzer.
Herbert Carter in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Herbert Carter
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 33
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1887 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 11 Dec 1920 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Joel Carter
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Josephine Clapper
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 128908
Lot 12, J. G. Carter lot
Carter, Joel Gilbert, died November 28, 1929 age 75 years
Harriet Josephine "Joey" Clapper Carter died April 13, 1946 age 87 years
Joel was born February 12, 1854 in Montrose, PA. the son of John and Sarah Evans Carter. He married June 11, 1876 to Joey Clapper who was born in June 1858 (by 1900 census) the daughter of John and Harriet Culver Clapper. Children: Amelia (Mrs. William Tiffany), Dannie and Herbert. The only individual headstone is for Dannie Carter. There is a large family monument with CARTER etched on to it, Nothing else.
This Carter family has a window in the church sanctuary. They also helped purchase the F. E. Beldon window
*Historians note: Josephine, or Aunt Joey as everyone called her, was known as the matriarch of Sabbath School. She taught for over 46 years. Douglas Clapper and Jenella Ryan both tell me if the mood struck her on a Saturday afternoon, she would gather up all the kids and serve them the biggest and best cookies you ever ate. Then she would have Sunday school lessons even if it were Saturday. Her husband Joel was a handyman for the community. He was even hired to repair the church steeple that disappeared in his care!
One Hundred Years Ago in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania March 28 (1898/1998) West Auburn - Prof. E.L. Clapper's concert at the West Auburn Hall, was well received, and highly spoken of, although the class was mostly beginners. They were nobly assisted by Mrs. B.W. Wood and Mrs. George Wakeman, of East Springville, and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Carter, of Opposition. Miss Angie Parker did the organ and was complimented by the Prof. for her exactness and faithfulness.
1900 United States Federal Census about Joie H Carter
Age: 41 Birth Date: Jun 1858 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Joel G Carter
Marriage Year: 1877 Years Married: 23
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 2 Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members: Name Age
Joel G Carter 46
Joie H Carter 41
Herbert B Carter 13
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Joel CARTER Self M Male W 26 PA Farmer PA PA
Josephine CARTER Wife M Female W 22 PA Keeping House PA PA
Amelia CARTER Dau S Female W 3 PA At Home PA PA
Source Information: 1880 census
Census Place Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Joel Gilbert Carter in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Joel Gilbert Carter
Gender: MaleRace: WhiteAge: 75
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1854 Birth Place: Tuscarora Twp, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 8 Nov 1929 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Carter Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Sarah Ford ( I have Sarah Evans)
Mother Birth Place: Tuscarora Twp, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Josephine Carter
Certificate Number: 109342
Josephine Clapper Carter in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Josephine Clapper Carter [Josephine Clapper Clapper]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 87
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1858 Birth Place: Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 13 Apr 1946 Death Place: Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Clapper Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Harriet Culver Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Joel Carter
Certificate Number: 35860
* Historians note regarding information on the origination of the Carter families: The original ancestors were Rev. Samuel and Eunice Brooks Carter. His son was Samuel Carter 1686/1687 – 1738 and his wife Dorothy Wilder. Next came Samuel Carter and his wife Jemima Horton, next was Samuel and Charity Van Northstand Carter. The next in lineage was Hiram Daly 1770-1863 and his wife Hannah Daly 1782-1862. They were the parents of at least two children with families involved in our church. Jonas Carter and Theron Carter. We will first follow the lineage of Jonas (1803-1871). Jonas married Matsey Mowry. They were the parents of seven children. I will only record the three children associated with Beaver Meadows. Theron Carter (1805-1887) married Permilla L. (1810-1850). Their son John Hamilton Carter 1827-1906 married Sarah Evans. They have three children involved with the families here at Beaver Meadows. Joel listed above, Mary (Mrs. Alonzo Parker). Her descendants include Donna Tewksbury Bennett. Their son Stanley married Mary Atkins. Stanley and Mary Carter were the parents of five children. Their daughter Elva married Stanley Hall listed later in this cemetery. Harriet Carter married Joseph Benninger. They have many indirect ties to Beaver Meadows. Hannah Carter (1833-1890) married Calvin McLaud. This is a major lineage connection. They had the following children: Abram McLaud, Harriet (Mrs. James King), Samuel (Daniel Otis) McLaud, Matsey Ann McLaud, Lois Ella (Mrs. Dutton Cobb), Jonas P McLaud, Ida C. (Mrs. Merritt Comstock), Libbie (Elizabeth) (Mrs. Frank Bunnell Place), Lucy Lucinda (Mrs. Norval Bennett), George M. McLaud, Marion C. McLaud, Eva T. McLaud and Ziba McLaud. Most all are connected to the church and or the cemetery here. This is only a brief history of the many connections to Carter here at Beaver Meadows. Rev. Ruth Carter Breitweiser, a former Pastor is connected through Frank and Theodosia Davis Carter of this same Carter family.
Lot 105, Sereno Chaffee
Chaffee, Sereno A. (Augustavus) (December 26) 1906 – 1983 (July 25)
Ella (Virginia) Marbaker (June 1) 1909 – 1972 (June 20)
Sereno was the son of Manuel R. and Leola Genevieve Overpeck Chaffee. He married Ella Virginia Marbaker November 1, 1930 the daughter of Miles and Mae Brown Marbaker.
A Hettie Moore collection obituary:
Sereno A. Chaffee, 75 of the Heritage Nursing Home, Athens, PA., formerly of Apalachin, New York died Monday afternoon at his home. He is survived by two daughters and one son in law. Mae and Maurice Braman of Aplachin; Delores Chaffee Cafferty of Apalachin; one son Victor Chaffee of Apalachin; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren; one brother Quintin Chaffee, Towanda, PA. and several nieces and nephews. He was a retired 30 year member of the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Corp. and a past member of the Apalachin Fire Department. The funeral services will be held at the J. F. Rice Funeral home Inc. 150 Main Street Johnson City, Thursday at one p.m. The Rev. Albert Almstedt, retired Pastor of the Apalachin Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Bradford County, PA. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 7 to 9. Those wishing to make donations to the Apalachin Fire Department or to the Emergency Squad in Mr. Chaffees Memor, hand written on the clipping July 25, 1983
Historians Note: I would like to note he was born December 26, 1907 the son of Manuel R. and Leola Genevieve Overpeck Chaffee. His wife was the former Ella Virginia Marbaker
Sereno and Ella May Chaffee family 1936 (Hettie Moore collection photos)
I have always seen her middle name to be Virginia not May
Lot? No lot listed Plot book listing only, no stone
Chapin, Walter Stanley Jr. 7 months old May 21, 1922 - January 17, 1923
He was the son of Walter Stanley Chapin 1882-1949 and Ina Pearl Hedden Chapin 1883-1970. His parents are buried in the Dodson Cemetery, Luzerne County, PA.
Walter Stanley Chapin Sr. was born October 12, 1882 the son of Nathan Dale and Elizabeth Emery Chapin. The family has ties to Yaples and McNeals in Sullivan County, PA. No further information is available yet as to which lot he was buried . Other than living close to Beaver Meadows in Rush Township I see no ties to local folks.
Walter Chapin Jr in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Walter Chapin Jr
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 7/12
Birth Date: 21 May 1922 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 17 Jan 1923 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: W S Chapin Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Ina Halden Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 9626
1920 United States Federal Census about Walter Chapin
Name: Walter Chapin Age: 38 Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1920: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Race: White
Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Ina Chapin
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home Owned: Rent Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Walter Chapin 38
Ina Chapin 37
Herbert Chapin 10
Elizabeth Chapin 8
Dorothy Chapin 4
Oscar Chapin 2
Lot 75, Joseph and Elsie Chapple lot
Chapple, Joseph H. (October 29) 1903 – 1953 (February 1)
His wife was the former Emma "Elsie" Hart. They were former resident of the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Joseph was the son of Harry Chapple. They were both members of the Grove Methodist Church in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The information on Joseph Chapple comes from his funeral card. His wife died sometime after him and was buried elsewhere There property was sold about 1955 to the Jacob and Melita Sova family from Wycoff, New Jersey. Chandler Bixby originally sold this land to William and Mahala Bennett Whitney.
From the Mae Fassett Collection.
J. H. Chapple of Tuscarora Township passes away at Age 49
Joseph H. Chapple, age 49 years of Beaver Meadows passed away at the Tyler Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Lancaster County, PA., a former farmer from Norristown, PA. He moved to Beaver Meadows seven years ago. He and his wife Elsie operated a farm here. Joseph was a member of the Grove Methodist Church in Chester County, PA. His wife, the former Elsie Hart survives him. Also surviving is a daughter Mrs. George (Dorothy) Klapzback (not real sure of the spelling) of Norristown, PA., and a son George N. Chapple at home; Three sisters Mrs. Harold Trout of Collegeville, PA. Mrs. William Newman of Coatsville, and Mrs. Theodore Shipe of Straightsville, Ohio. Sheldon funeral home of Laceyville was in charge of the services. The Rev. William Reid officiated with the burial being in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
1940 United States Federal Census about Joseph Chapple
Age: 36 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Home in 1940: Upper Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Street: Crooked Lane Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935. Upper Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 14A Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 221
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Crane Operator House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 18 Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior:40 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 1565
Income Other Sources: No Native Language: English Veteran: No
Social Security Number: Yes Usual Occupation: Crane Operator
Usual Industry: Steel Plant Usual Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Chapple 36
Elsie E Chapple 36
Dorothy V Chapple 13
George N Chapple 11
Instrument #: 194520859 Recorded Date: SEP 1, 1945
Instrument Type: DEED County: BRADFORD
Book: 426 Page: 619 Total Pages: 3
Notes: TUSCARORA TWP
GRANTOR
TOKASZ,BLAZEY
TOKASZ,NELLIE
grantee
CHAPPLE,JOSEPH H
CHAPPLE,E ELSIE
TROUT,HAROLD N
TROUT,ROSE
Instrument #: 194521234 Recorded Date: OCT 24, 1945
Instrument Type: DEED County: BRADFORD
Municipality: NO MUNICIPALITYBook: 428 Page: 107 Total Pages: 4
Parcel Numbers: Notes: TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP
GRANTOR CHAPPLE,JOSEPH H
CHAPPLE,E ELSIE
TROUT,HAROLD N
TROUT,ROSE
grantee
CHAPPLE,JOSEPH H
CHAPPLE,E ELSIE
Joseph H Chapple in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Joseph H Chapple
Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 49
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1903 Birth Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 11 Feb 1953 Death Place: Meshoppen, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Henry Chapple
Certificate Number: 20159
Lot 110, Clifford Clapper lot
Clapper, Clifford S. (August 29) 1904 – 1973 (April 20)
Helen B. ( Loretta Brown) (June 26) 1906 – 1988 (June 13)
Clifford was born the son of Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith. He married Helen Brown the daughter of Frank and Lucy Coolbaugh Brown. There is an FLT Marker on the gravesite. Helen and Clifford were both active in the church here at Beaver Meadows. Helen and Jenella Ryan worked with M.Y. F. and Sunday school. Clifford is even noted for leaving one of his "memento's", an empty aluminum beer can, in the church steps when they were being laid. It has been carried over and replaced in the new steps and wall at least two times. I know, I tried to throw it out as garbage! There is a window in the church bearing their names. It was purchased and dedicated in 1989.
Children of Clifford and Helen Clapper: Bette Mae (Mrs. Elston Wootton), Marjorie (Mrs. Elwin Edwards, Mrs. Charles Brewer), Ralph, Barbara (Mrs. Leon Salsman) and Lyle.
Name: Clifford Clapper
Event Type: 1940 census Tuscarora Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 35 Marital Status: Married
Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Head Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Last Place of Residence: Same House District: 8-57 Family Number: 23
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A Line Number: 32 Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 3443 Digital Folder Number: 005456583 Image Number: 00633
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Clifford Clapper M 35 Pennsylvania
Wife Helen Clapper F 33 Pennsylvania
Daughter Betty Clapper F 14 Pennsylvania
Daughter Marjorie Clapper F 12 Pennsylvania
Son Ralph Clapper M 10 Pennsylvania
Daughter Barbara Clapper F 8 Pennsylvania
Son Lyle Clapper M 2
Hired man Thomas Hancock M 35 Pennsylvania
Clippings from the Celia Nichols Donahue Benscoter collection.
Clifford Clapper, 69, of Clapper Hill (Laceyville RD#2) died shortly after his admission to the Tyler Memorial hospital in Tunkhannock, PA. Mr. Clapper was a lifelong resident of Clapper Hill, a son of Mrs. Lena Smith Clapper and the late Orell Clapper. He was a retired dairy farmer and a stone quarryman. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife the former Helen Brown; a son Ralph of Alexandria, VA. Two daughters Mrs. Elston (Bette) Wootton of Wysox, Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) Brewer of Memphis, Tennessee; three brothers, Ernest and Daniel of Laceyville, and Lynn of Wellsburg, New York. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Verna) McMicken of Meshoppen and Mrs. Carlton (Blanche) Woodruff of Chenango Forks New York. 10 great grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock from the B.O. Sheldon Funeral home in Laceyville. The Reverend Al B. Jayne, Pastor of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
Helen B. Clapper of Clapper Hill, Laceyville, RD#2, passed away at her home Monday, June 13, 1988. Mrs. Clapper was born at LeRaysville June 26, 1906, a daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Coolbaugh Brown. She retired from the Bendix Corporation of South Montrose after working many years. Before that she was employed at Elmira Heights, New York during World War II. She was the widow of Clifford Clapper, who passed away in April 1974. A member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and Ladies Aide society, in her spare time she enjoyed gardening, and especially her flowers. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Bette Wootton of Towanda RD#5 and a son Ralph of Falls Church, Virginia. Four sisters, Mrs. Alice Canfield of Towanda, Mrs. Frances Wright and Miss Joanne Brown both of LeRaysville, and Mrs. Philip (Jeanette) Hickey of Rome, PA. One brother Edwin Brown of Monroeton: three grandsons and seven granddaughters, seventeen great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews survive also. She was preceded in death by a son Lyle Clapper in 1953; two daughters Marjorie Brewer in 1980 and Barbara Salsman in 1961; a brother George Brown in 1988 and a grandson, Danny Brewer. The funeral service will be held Thursday June 16, at 11 a.m. at the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church with the Reverend Margaret Reid officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
Helen Brown Clapper
Clifford, Daniel, Ernest and Lynn Clapper haying
Photo courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Clifford and Helen with their daughter Barbara Salsman and granddaughters
Leona, Cathy and Diane Salsman, (Clapper family photo)
Orell Clapper, Clifford Clapper, Estella Place Clapper, and Betty Clapper
photo courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Lot 47, Estella Clapper lot
Clapper, Daniel L. (Leander), November 27, 1853 – March 12, 1899
Estella A. Place, August 11, 1859 – June 23, 1937
Daniel was born here at Clapper Hill the son of John and Harriet Culver Clapper. Rev. M. B. Fuller married Daniel Clapper and Estella Place at Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania November 13, 1880. Estella was the daughter of John Bowdy Place(February 2, 1832 – February 5, 1897) and Charlotte Barrowcliff Place (1831 – December 1, 1901). Charlotte raised her children alone in Laceyville. John Place left her when the children were very young. She is buried in the Lacey Street Cemetery. After Daniel Clapper died a young man, Estella was left supporting a her family. She was still in Tuscarora Township for the 1900 census. However, she had moved the family to Athens, Pennsylvania where they could all find work in the silk factories. She was employed as a nurse. It was there she married Mr. Rundell. This marriage didn’t last long. She returned to Beaver Meadows before October 1914. Rev. Snyder transferred the church membership of Mrs. Estella Rundell to Beaver Meadows.
The headstone has ONLY WAITING etched on the bottom
Children of Daniel and Estella Place Clapper: Orell married Lena Hulda Smith, Jesse (Mrs. Clayton Askew), Katherine (Mrs. James Garris), Isilda (Mrs. Bruce Carter), Nina (Mrs. Guy McLaud) and Marble who married Lena Pierson.
The information on this family comes from Rev Ruth Breitweiser the daughter of Isilda, Jenella Ryan the daughter of Katherine Garris, Gladys Place the daughter of Nina McLaud, Daniel Clapper the son of Orell Clapper and the Place Genealogy. The entire family with the exception of Isilda Carter is buried here at Beaver Meadows. Isilda and Bruce are buried in Retta where they resided.
Newspaper Clipping: March 17, 1899
Daniel L. Clapper, died at the age of 44 years, Daniel Clapper died at his home in Opposition (Beaver Meadows) on Monday. A wife and six children survive him. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon
Newspaper clipping:
Mrs. Stella Place Clapper, aged 78 died Wednesday night June 23, 1937 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Guy McLaud of Retta, PA. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. (Jessie) Clayton Askew of Elmira, Mrs. (Isilda) Bruce Carter and Mrs. (Nina) McLaud of Retta two sons, Orell D. Clapper of Clapper Hill, Marble D. Clapper of Binghamton, N.Y. and also one brother John Place of Geneva, N.Y. A prayer service was held at the McLaud home on Saturday at 1:30 and further services at the Beaver Meadows Church, with the Rev. Clarence Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
Estella Place Clapper
1910 United States Federal Census about Estella C Rundell
Name: Estella C Rundell [Estella C Rundell] Age in 1910: 62 [46]
Birth Year: abt 1848 [abt 1864]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender:Female Relation to Head of House:Head Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Estella C Rundell 62 [46]
Nina E Clapper 2 [21]
Marbel D Clapper 14
Katherine M Clapper
1900 United States Federal Census about Estella Clapper
Name: Estella Clapper Age: 40
Birth Date: Aug 1859 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed Marriage Year: 1882 Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 6 Mother: How many children: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Estella Clapper 40
Oral D Clapper 17
Katie M Clapper 9
Nina E Clapper 11
Marble D Clapper 4
John Clapper, "United States Census, 1880"
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Gender: Male Age: 60
Marital Status: Married Occupation: Farmer
Race (Original): W Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birthplace: New York, United States Birth Date: 1820
Spouse's Name: Malvina A. Clapper
Spouse's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self John Clapper M 60 New York, United States
Wife Malvina A. Clapper F 51 Pennsylvania, United States
Son Daniel L. Clapper M 27 Pennsylvania, United States
Grandson Archy H. Maxfield M 8 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Addie F. Bennet F 28 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Ethna L. Bennet F 15 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Emm E. Bennet F 13 Pennsylvania, United States
Estella E Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Estella E Clapper [Estella E Place]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 77
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1859 Birth Place: Mehoopany PA Wyoming
Death Date: 23 Jun 1937 Death Place: Auburn, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John B Place Father Birth Place: Wyalusing PA Bradford
Mother Name: Charolette Barrowcliff Mother Birth Place: England
Spouse Name: Daniel L Clapper
Certificate Number: 63795
She fell and died from the results of the fall at the home of her daughter Nina McLaud
Lot 29, O. D . Clapper lot
Clapper, Daniel Orell, August 9, 1907 – January 23, 2001, buried January 26th
Sylvia J. (Josephine) (Repsher), March 24, 1914 – March 6, 1982
Daniel was born the son of Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith Clapper.
Rev. H. L. Monroe married Daniel Orell and Sylvia (Syb) Josephine Repsher on November 20, 1932 in Noxen, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter Frank Jerome and Clara Isabelle Carr Repsher.
Their children: Daniel Orell Jr. married Rita Stine, Douglas Frank married Virginia Kelley, Donna Marie (Mrs. Kenneth Adams, Mrs. Walter Steven Harvey), Madge LaRay (Mrs. William Kershner) and Dennis married Patricia Learn.
The headstones in the Clapper family lot are etched alike and lie flat on the ground.
Daily Review
Clapper Sr., Daniel
Daniel O. Clapper Sr., 93, of RR 3, Clapper Hill, Laceyville, died Tuesday at his home. Born Aug. 9, 1907, on Clapper Hill, he was a son of the late Orell D. and Lena (Smith) Clapper. He and his late wife, the former Sylvia "Sib" Repsher lived their entire life on the family farm on Clapper Hill. He was the third generation of Clapper's to own the farm. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel O., Jr.; and brothers, Clifford, Ernest and Lynn. Surviving are his sons, Douglas, Clapper Hill; and Dennis, Monroe, N.C.; daughters, Donna Harvey, Clapper Hill; and Madge Kershner, Towanda; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Verna Davis, South Auburn; and Blanche Woodruff, Chenango Forks, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, c/o Donna Bennett, RR 1, Box 1184, Laceyville, 18623.
Lot 275. Daniel and Rita Clapper lot
Clapper, Daniel O. Jr., (April 17) 1933 – 1994 October 20
Rita (Stine) (November 5) 1929 – 2016 November 28
married November 14, 1953 at Saint Joachim's Catholic Church Meshoppen, PA
The etched stone has portrait of CHRIST on the back, with all their children’s names JACK, LINDA, TERRY, JERRY.
Daniel was the son of Daniel and Syb (Sylvia) Repsher Clapper. Rita was the daughter of John and Frances Kreshock Stine.
Daniel and Douglas Clapper were in partnership on the family farm on Clapper Hill. After Daniels death his son Jerry Clapper became a partner with Douglas.
Daily Review October 1994
Daniel O. Clapper, Jr. , aged 61 of R.D.#2, Box 137 Laceyville, PA. (Clapper Hill) passed away Thursday morning, October 20, 1994 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock after a long illness. Born in Skinners Eddy, April 17, 1933, he was the son of Daniel O. Clapper Sr. of Clapper Hill and the late Sylvia Repsher Clapper. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, played the bass guitar for the Jus Kountry Band for 16 years and before that was with the Ridge Runners Band for 16 years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association, Dairymen's League, and was a past Agway committeeman, was a Judge of Elections for Tuscarora Township in Bradford County and was a past Auxiliary Policeman. Dan held a pilot's license and in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing. Besides his father he is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Rita Stine; a daughter Linda c. Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA and her fiancé Raymond Anderson; three sons and their wives; Jack W. and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA, Terry D. Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. and Jerry W. and Tina Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. ; two sisters Mrs. Donna Harvey of Tunkhannock, PA.; Mrs. William (Madge) Kershner of Towanda, PA., and two brothers and their wives, Douglas and Virginia Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. and Dennis and Patricia Clapper of Monroe, N.C.; four grandchildren, Sherry and John Clapper of Williamsport, PA. and Heather and Lori Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA. also several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 1994 at 11 a.m. from the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church with Rev. William Nelson of the church officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. At Mr. Clappers request there were no calling hours. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street Laceyville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Mr. Douglas Clapper, R.D. 2, Laceyville, PA. 18623
Funeral Home Notice
Rita Stine Clapper
(November 5, 1929 - November 28, 2016)
Rita Stine Clapper, age 87, of Clapper Hill, PA passed away Monday evening, November 28, 2016 at the Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital.
Rita was born on November 5, 1929 in Shickshinny, PA the daughter of the late John (d. October 15, 1952) and Frances Crishock Stine (d. October 24, 1949). She married Daniel O. Clapper, Jr on November 14, 1953.
She was a graduate of Laceyville High School with the class of 1947. She was employed with P&G Paper Plant Custodial Services in Mehoopany, PA from 1977 until her retirement in 1993. Rita enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with her family. Rita is survived by her children, Jack and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA, Linda Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA and Jerry Clapper (Tina Bennett) of Clapper Hill, PA; her grandchildren, Sherry Clapper of Williamsport, PA, John Clapper (Connie) of Williamsport, Heather Krukowski (Magaly Lorenzo) of Scranton, PA, Lori Miller (Bryan) of Portsmouth, VA, Daniel Clapper (Jamie Patrick) of Camptown, PA, Jennifer Melton (Tanner) of Stigler, OK, Shannon Bolles (Robbie) of Laceyville, PA, and Angel Bennett (Alex Wilson) of New Philly, OH; 9 great-grandchildren; her sister Emily and Albert Marbaker of Laceyville, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Daniel O. Clapper, Jr (October 20, 1994), her son, Terry Clapper (November 26, 2016), her sisters, Charlotte and Eleanor, and her brother, George. Rita’s wishes were to have a private graveside service at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.
Arrangements were entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, Main St., Laceyville, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.
Obituary Wyalusing Rocket:
Sylvia J. (Josephine) (Repsher) Clapper of Laceyville, R.D. #2 died Saturday March 6, 1982 at the Montrose General Hospital following a short illness. Born March 24, 1914 in Skinners Eddy, the daughter of the late Frank and Clara Carr Repsher, Sr. She lived most of her life in the Clapper Hill area where she was a homemaker for her husband and family. She was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and its Ladies Aide Society. Survivors include her husband Daniel O. Clapper Sr., three sons, Daniel O. Clapper Jr. and Douglas F. Clapper of Clapper Hill and Dennis R. Clapper of Monroe, North Carolina; two daughters Mrs. Steve (Donna) Harvey of Clapper Hill and Mrs. William (Madge) Kershner of Towanda; four brothers, Carlton Repsher Sr. of Skinners Eddy, Cecil Repsher of Beaver Meadows, Donald Repsher of Clapper Hill, and Floridan Repsher of Laceyville; one sister Mrs. Melvin (Catherine) Spencer of Transue; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. One brother Frank Repsher Jr. preceded her in death in 1967. Funeral services were held at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street Laceyville, with the Rev. Ruth Breitweiser, Pastor of the Auburn Charge of the United Methodist Churches officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
Daniel Clapper, "United States Census, 1940"
Event Type: Census Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Tuscarora Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 32 Marital Status: Married
Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Birth Year (Estimated): 1908
Last Place of Residence: Same House district: 8-57
Family Number: 25 Sheet Number and Letter: 3B
Line Number: 43 Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 3443 Digital Folder Number: 005456583
Image Number: 00634
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Daniel Clapper M 32 Pennsylvania
Wife Sylvia Clapper F 26 Pennsylvania
Son David Clapper M 6 Pennsylvania
Son Douglas Clapper M 5
Daughter Dona Marie Clapper F 2
My historian notes for the church
January 23, 2001: Papa Daniel Clapper passed away in his favorite chair at home this morning. His Grandson Mike Harvey found him. Papa was married to the former Sylvia Josephine Repsher. He was the father of Daniel Jr., Douglas, Dennis, Madge/Midge (Mrs. William Kershner) and Donna Harvey. He was buried January 26th in the morning. The ladies served a delicious luncheon to the large family. He is survived by his sons and wives Douglas and Virginia Clapper and Dennis and Patricia Clapper. His daughter Madge, and her husband William Kershner and Ms. Donna Harvey. His daughter in law Rita who was married to his deceased son Daniel also survives.
Daniel Clapper Senior and Madge Clapper Kershner are in front: In back Daniel Clapper in the far back, Douglas clapper behind his father, Donna Clapper Adams Harvey and Dennis Clapper on the far right. Photo's courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Daniel and Sylvia Repsher Clapper
Lot 275. Daniel and Rita Clapper lot
Clapper, Daniel O. Jr., (April 17) 1933 – 1994 October 20
Rita (Stine) (November 5) 1929 –
married November 14, 1953 at Saint Joachim's Catholic Church Meshoppen, PA
The etched stone has portrait of CHRIST on the back, with all their children’s names JACK, LINDA, TERRY, JERRY.
Daniel was the son of Daniel and Syb (Sylvia) Repsher Clapper. Rita was the daughter of John and Frances Kreshock Stine.
Daniel and Douglas Clapper were in partnership on the family farm on Clapper Hill. After Daniels death his son Jerry Clapper became a partner with Douglas.
Daily Review October 1994
Daniel O. Clapper, Jr. , aged 61 of R.D.#2, Box 137 Laceyville, PA. (Clapper Hill) passed away Thursday morning, October 20, 1994 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock after a long illness. Born in Skinners Eddy, April 17, 1933, he was the son of Daniel O. Clapper Sr. of Clapper Hill and the late Sylvia Repsher Clapper. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, played the bass guitar for the Jus Kountry Band for 16 years and before that was with the Ridge Runners Band for 16 years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association, Dairymen's League, and was a past Agway committeeman, was a Judge of Elections for Tuscarora Township in Bradford County and was a past Auxiliary Policeman. Dan held a pilot's license and in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing. Besides his father he is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Rita Stine; a daughter Linda c. Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA and her fiancé Raymond Anderson; three sons and their wives; Jack W. and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA, Terry D. Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. and Jerry W. and Tina Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. ; two sisters Mrs. Donna Harvey of Tunkhannock, PA.; Mrs. William (Madge) Kershner of Towanda, PA., and two brothers and their wives, Douglas and Virginia Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. and Dennis and Patricia Clapper of Monroe, N.C.; four grandchildren, Sherry and John Clapper of Williamsport, PA. and Heather and Lori Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA. also several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 1994 at 11 a.m. from the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church with Rev. William Nelson of the church officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. At Mr. Clappers request there were no calling hours. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street Laceyville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Mr. Douglas Clapper, R.D. 2, Laceyville, PA. 18623
The Daniel and Rita Stine Clapper wedding, November 14, 1953 in Saint Jochims Catholic Church in Meshoppen, PA. with his parents Daniel and Sylvia Clapper
Lot 232 Douglas and Virginia Clapper Lot
Douglas F. (Frank) Clapper July 17, 1934 - October 17, 2013
Virginia M. (Mae) (Kelley) April 20, 1937 Douglas Clapper was born at Clapper Hill the son of Daniel and Sylvia Repsher Clapper. Virginia was the oldest daughter of Roy and Frances Ham Kelley. They were married June 19, 1954, the first marriage in many years in the Church at Beaver Meadows by Rev William Reid. They are the parents of Pastor Vickie Ann (Mrs. Richard Ellis), Shelly Ann (Mrs. Michael Ciprich) and Joan Marie (Mrs. Daniel Degaramo)
Daily Review October 20, 2013
Douglas Frank Repsher Clapper, age 79, of Clapper Hill, Laceyville, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. Born July 17, 1934 on Clapper Hill, he is the son of the late Daniel Clapper Sr. and Sylvia (Repsher) Clapper. He graduated from Laceyville High School as a member of the class of 1952. In school he was a member of The Road Patrol, baseball team, senior dramatics, and yearbook staff. Doug began helping his father and grandfather on the family farm at an early age; and eventually, along with his father, brother, and nephew made it his livelihood. He married Virginia "Gin" Kelley on June 19, 1954. Together they have three daughters, Vickie, Shelly, and Joan. Doug found great joy in his family, and especially enjoyed the weekly gathering of the whole family for Sunday dinner. He is a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church where members recently honored him for his many years of dedicated service to the church's many projects. Doug is well known in the area for his 54 years of playing country music. Throughout the years he played with various bands such as The Ridge Runners, Donna and the Country Gentlemen, Queen of Hearts, and Northern Harmony. His love of music and talent for playing was passed down to his children and grandchildren. Doug may be even more famous for his sense of humor. He never left home without a joke. Doug is survived by his wife of 59 years Gin Clapper; his three daughters Vickie (Rick) Ellis, Shelly (Steve) Ciprich, Joan (Dan) DeGaramo; grandchildren Matt (Lori) Ciprich, Meredith (Jared) Sadlowski, Jessi (John) Burgess, Jordy Ellis, Heath, David, and Mitchell DeGaramo; great-grandchildren John and Lola Burgess, Hayden and Ava Sadlowski, Atleigh, Delanie, and Dylan Ciprich; brother Denny Clapper; sisters Donna Harvey and Madge (Allen) Kershner; sisters-in-law Rita Clapper, Louise Kelley, Marlene Kelley, Linda (Mark) White, Cheryl (Jim) Newhart, Kathy (Jim) Cantone, Deb (Greg Johnson) Dymond; and brothers-in-law Bob (Pat) Kelley, Chancey (Cassie) Kelley, and Dale (Tammy) Kelley. He was preceded in death by his mother Sib Clapper, father Daniel Clapper Sr., brother Dan Clapper Jr., sisters-in-law Patt Clapper and Denise Kelley, brothers-in-law Ken Adams, Ed, Charles, Donald and Burleigh Kelley, mother-in-law Frances Kelley, father-in-law Roy Kelley, special niece and "partner in crime," Kathy Adams, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and dear friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, with Doug's daughter, Vickie Ellis, officiating. Interment will follow at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. Doug's generosity was known to everyone who met him. He has always been the "go-to guy" on the hill to his friends and neighbors. Over the years he organized many benefits for folks in the community, and if he wasn't organizing, he was participating. To continue his legacy of helping others, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Doug Clapper Memorial Fund. Funds will be shared between The Abbi Brown Family and The Makenzie Vanderpool family. These two little gals are battling rare and difficult diseases. Three-year old Abbi is battling Leigh's Syndrome (mitochondrial disease). Four-year old Makenzie is just beginning her fight against a newly diagnosed brain tumor. Checks may be made payable to: Doug Clapper Memorial Fund. They should be sent to: P.S. Bank, P.O. Box 217, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
***Historians Note: I would like to note that Matt and Meredith are step grandchildren. Jessi Ellis Burgess is the mother of his two natural great grandchildren John and Lola Burgess.
Douglas Clapper
A school photo from October 3, 1940
Douglas, Donna and Daniel Clapper, children of Daniel
and Sylvia Clapper
Douglas Clapper and his bride Virginia Kelley June 19, 1954 right here at Beaver Meadows Church, flanked by the attendants Rita and Daniel Clapper. Photos courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Douglas and Virginia Kelley Clapper on their wedding day at Beaver Meadows
The little fellow on the bench is Philip Reid, the son of the Minister Rev. Bill Reid.
Douglas and Virginia Kelley Clapper.
Children Joan Marie, Shelly Ann (Center) and Vickie Ann
Lot 24 E. L. Clapper and H. C. Clapper lot
Clapper, Elmer L. (April 20) 1846 – August 28, 1914
Sarah A. Marbacher h/w (April 5) 1845 – May 27, 1920
Rev. Babcock held Professor Elmer Clapper’s from the church. He was the son of John and Harriet Culver Clapper and she the daughter of Joseph and Susan Cottrell Marbaker. She however spelled Marbacher the old fashioned way on the headstone. They were married November 16, 1870. Their children were: Harry, Susan. They adopted Carrie Fargo, who was known as Angie. She was the daughter of William and Carrie Jolly Fargo whose mother died young. Their son Harry married Bertha King, Sally or Susan married Raymond Pratt, the owned the shoe store in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. I suspect Angie never married as family obituaries refer to her, as a Miss. Elmer was handicapped due to the loss of one arm, however he was a very talented musician. He was a choir boss here at Beaver Meadows. Elmer is listed as a retired resident of Opposition in 1900. Two small mother and father stones are on the backside of the headstone
I find Julia E. Clapper, daughter of Elmer Clapper married William A. Fargo September 25, 1899 in the Rush Church records They were married by Rev. Gorisse at the Rush Methodist Parsonage. The LDS has the same year except they record September 28, 1899. They must have adopted her also.
From the Pearl Tyler collection Elmer L. Clapper
Elmer L. Clapper died at his home in Silvara, on Friday August 28, 1914, after an illness of some months, his ailment developing into Brights disease. After prayer at his home the following Sunday morning his remains were taken to the Beaver Meadows Church where services conducted by the Re. A. A. Babcock, were held, the church being more than filled with relatives and friends met to pay their last tribute to the departed. The internment being in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Clapper, whose age was 63 years had passed most of his life in the vicinity of Clapper Hill. Evincing in early life a talent for music, he made a specialty of conducting singing schools and holding conventions, many years of being successful and doing much to advance the civilization of music in the localities in which he taught. He had been engaged in farming, but desiring to lead a less strenuous life, had sold his property and moved to Silvara where he was beginning to enjoy an ease he had never had when he was stricken down. He was much handicapped in the performance of manual labor by the loss of an arm, but by dint of determined ambition, he was always occupied by the duties of one kind or another. There survive Mrs. Clapper, his widow, one son Harry, a merchant in Silvara and a daughter Miss Susie at home. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
I am guessing the 1960's
One Hundred Years Ago in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania collected from local newspapers of 100 years ago March 28 (1898/1998)
West Auburn - Prof. E.L. Clapper's concert at the West Auburn Hall, was well received, and highly spoken of, although the class was mostly beginners. They were nobly assisted by Mrs. B.W. Wood and Mrs. George Wakeman, of East Springville, and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Carter, of Opposition. Miss Angie Parker did the organ and was complimented by the Prof. for her exactness and faithfulness.
Elmer and Sarah Marbacher Clapper
Hetttie Marbaker Moore photo collection
Elmor L. Clapper, "United States Census, 1880"
Event Place: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 24
Marital Status: Married Occupation: Music Teacher
Race (Original): W Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States Birth Date: 1856
Spouse's Name: Sarah A. Clapper
Spouse's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Page: 613 Page Letter: A
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self Elmor L. Clapper M 24 Pennsylvania, United States
Wife Sarah A. Clapper F 24 Pennsylvania, United States
Sister Angie Clapper F 18 Pennsylvania, United States
Elmer L Clapper, "United States Census, 1910"
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male Marital Status: Married
Race: White Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household ID: 179 Page: 7
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Elmer L Clapper M 64y Pennsylvania
WIFE Sarah A Clapper F 65y Pennsylvania
DAU Susie I Clapper F 18y Pennsylvania
DAU Carrie Clapper F 11y Pennsylvania (Her actual parents are William and Carrie Jolly Fargo, when her mother died she was raised by the Clappers. )
Harry C. Clapper, "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950"
Name: Harry C. Clapper
Titles and Terms: Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 07 Sep 1893
Event Place: Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Age: 20 Birth Year (Estimated): 1873
Father's Name: Elmer Clapper
Mother's Name: Sarah A.
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name: Bertha King Spouse's Age: 21
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Spouse's Father's Name: James King
Spouse's Mother's Name: Harriet
Reference ID: p 189 GS Film number: 1033157
Digital Folder Number: 004811637
Image Number: 00432
Elmer L Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Elmer L Clapper
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 68
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1846 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 28 Aug 1914 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Clapper Father Birth Place: New York
Mother Name: Harriet Culver Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 81417
Sarah M Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Sarah M Clapper Sarah M Marbaker]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 75
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1845 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 27 May 1920 Death Place: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Joseph Marbaker Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Susan Cogswell should be Cottrell
Certificate Number: 62426
Lot 24 E. L. Clapper and H. C. Clapper lot
Clapper, Harry C. (Cooper) (September 1) 1874 – 1950 (June 8),
Bertha King (June 26) 1871 – 1949 (February 23)
Rev. A. B. Schofield married them at the home of the bride September 14, 1893. Harry was the son of Elmer and Sarah Marbacher Clapper. Bertha was the daughter of James and Harriet McLaud King. They had the following children: Angeline (Mrs. Jay Carter), Sarah (Mrs. Emil Cogswell) and Lloyd married to Florence Howard. Bertha was a member of the Silvara Ladies Aide and the Methodist church there. Her funeral was held from the church in Silvara. Harry and Bertha operated the Silvara Country mercantile store. Harry even sold machinery. There is still an International tractor that he sold to Daniel Clapper around. Douglas Clapper restored it to its original condition in 2001.
Newspaper clipping, no source
Harry C. (Cooper) Clapper, prominent Silvara merchant died at his home after and illness of several months. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Clapper had spent most of his life in Silvara where he and his son operated the H. C. Clapper and son Grocery and Farm Machinery Store. He was a member and Vice President of the Board of directors of the First National Bank in Meshoppen. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jay Carter, of Laceyville R.D and Mrs. Emil Cogswell of Washington D.C., one son Lloyd Clapper of Silvara; a sister Mrs. E.W. Platt of Wyalusing. 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Silvara Methodist Church with the Pastor Roy H. Beane, officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
September 01, 1874 - June 08, 1950 son of Elmer Clapper and Sarah Marbaker, husband of Bertha King Clapper
From the Mae Fassett Obituary collections
Mrs. Bertha King, dead, (hand written 1949), February 23, She was the wife of Harry Clapper, daughter of James and Harriet McLaud King. Bertha was a member of the Silvara Methodist Church and its Ladies Aide. She is survived by her husband Harry Clapper; daughters Mrs. Jay Carter, Mrs. Emil Cogswell, and a son Lloyd Clapper of Silvara; Sisters Mrs. H.O. Willard of Moosic, Mrs. L. W. Tompkins of Montrose, and a brother Charles King of Laceyville. She was buried in the Beaver Meadows. The funeral was from the Silvara Methodist Church with the viewing one hour prior to the service. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Bertha Clapper in household of Harry C Clapper, "United States Census, 1900"
Name: Bertha Clapper
Event Type: Census Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 48 Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Birth Date: Jun 1871 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 6 Marriage Year (Estimated): 1894
Mother of how many children: 2 Number of Living Children: 2
Page: 2 Sheet Letter: B Family Number: 32 Reference ID: 55
GS Film number: 1241383 Digital Folder Number: 004115009
Image Number: 00426
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Harry C Clapper M 28 Pennsylvania
Wife Bertha Clapper F 29 Pennsylvania
Daughter Angie Clapper F 6 Pennsylvania
Daughter Sarah Clapper F 4 Pennsylvania
Harry C Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Harry C Clapper Gender: Male Race: White Age: 75
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1874 Birth Place: Stevensville-Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 8 Jun 1950 Death Place: Rural Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Elmer L Clapper
Mother Name: Sarah Marbaker
Certificate Number: 49739
Bertha K Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Bertha K Clapper [Bertha K King]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 77
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1871 Birth Place: Auburn Township, Susq County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 23 Feb 1949 Death Place: Tuscarora Bradford Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James W King
Father Birth Place: Auburn Township, Susq County, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Harriet Mc Laud
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Harry C Clapper
Certificate Number: 11274
Mary Schweitzers recorded down conversations notes from many local folks This one I think was from an interview with Lena Smith Clapper.
Harry C. Clapper owned the big general store appearing near the center of the photo and he resided with his family in the apartment upstairs.
It is believed that the old picture with the huge crowd was taken as the crowd was gathering for one of Clapper's famous International Harvester Days, a time when farmers from surrounding area would come to Silvara and look over new farm machinery. The store was later operated by his son Lloyd J., then Derwood Davis, Andrew Voda, and for the past eight years Ralph Stanton.
Prior to 1914 when the road was paved.
The old structure at the extreme right in the photo is the oldest business building in Silvara and was originally the town's sole mercantile establishment. It was operated by Walter Whitney. Mr. Bennett recalls that Silvara at one time had a Liberty Ť Pole, just around the ?????????? no more of the article 1968 Ť
paper Wyalusing or Laceyville ?
Lot 136, Old Section of the Cemetery,
Clapper, Infant, son of Peter and Sarah Clapper
Born and died September 1, 1867.
He was born the son Peter and Sarah Hawley Kelley Clapper:
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Clapper Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
Birth Place: New York Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Springhill, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Abram Clapper 16
Catharine Clapper 58
Mary J Clapper 18
Peter Clapper 36
Wm P Clapper 64
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Peter CLAPPER Self M Male W 66 NY Farmer --- ---
Sarah CLAPPER Wife M Female W 45 PA Keeping House PA PA
Hattie B. CLAPPER Dau S Female W 10 PA At School NY PA
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
* Historians note regarding the Peter Clapper family buried in the Stevensville Cemetery. Their data is as follows: Peter Clapper May 31, 1814 – May 1899. His first wife: Betsey Coates 1821 – 1846 and his second wife Sarah Hawley 1835 – 1904. There was a window dedicated to the Peter Clapper family in the Sanctuary, please refer to the window section of this book. Peter Clapper was an original signer of the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact.
Children: Peter and Betsey Coates Clapper were the parents of a son Peter that married Eliza Wage.
Peter and Sarah Hawley Kelley Clapper were the parents of the male child Clapper listed above and Harriet, Mrs. Asa Walter Hitchcock.
Harriet Hitchcock paid the perpetual care on her parent’s cemetery lot in the Stevensville Cemetery October 18, 1934.
Lot 47
Clapper, Irvin J.
Premature son of Marble and Lena Pierson Clapper
Irvin J Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Irvin J Clapper Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 0
Birth Date: 23 Dec 1917 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 27 Dec 1917 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Marble D Clapper
Father Birth Place: Bradford County Penn'a
Mother Name: Lena Pierson
Mother Birth Place: Susq, Co, Penn'a
Certificate Number: 137910
Lot 61, James W. Clapper lot
Clapper, James Wesley, (May) 1852 – 1927 (August 23).
Rev. Savercool officiated at the burial August 23, 1927
Helen (Ella) Williams, his wife (September 23) 1851 – 1924 (November 11)
James Clapper was the son of John and Harriet Culver Clapper. She was the daughter of Francis and Sarah Sharer Williams. They were married about 1875 and according to 1900 census, they had one child, Orpha May Clapper. She married Fred Clyde Wilson. She is also buried in this lot along with their granddaughter Beatrice Wilson Campbell who was cremated and buried May 5, 2001.
James Clapper, "United States Census, 1900 Census
Event Place: ED 48 Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Birth Date: May 1852
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 25 Marriage Year (Estimated): 1875
Mother of how many children:1 child before 1900 1 child alive in 1900
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head James Clapper M 48 Pennsylvania
Wife Helen E Clapper F 49 Pennsylvania
Daughter Orpha M Clapper F 19 Pennsylvania
The adjacent stone is the stone of their granddaughter Beatrice Wilson Campbell
James Wesley Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: James Wesley Clapper Gender: Male Race: White Age: 75
Birth Date: 11 May 1852 Birth Place: Tuscarora Twp, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 23 Aug 1927 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford , Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Clapper Father Birth Place: New York
Mother Name: Harriet Culver Mother Birth Place: New York
Spouse Name: Helen Clapper
Certificate Number: 81332
Helen E Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Helen E Clapper [Helen E Williams]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 73
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1851 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: Nov 1924 Death Place: Tusoarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Francis Williams Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Sarah Sharer Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 111681
Lot 141, Old Section of the Cemetery
Clapper, John, died November 10, 1895 age 76 years 11 months 6 days
Harriet Culver, wife of John died June 1, 1869, age 42 years 11 months 10 days
Harriet Culver was born in Sheshequin, PA. June 21, 1827, the daughter of James and Margaret French Culver. John was born December 16, 1818 in New Baltimore, New York the son of William and Catherine McKarg Clapper. Rev. Bela Cogswell married them June 18, 1845 at Spring Hill, PA. Rev. Bela Cogswell was a Methodist minister first, then a Freewill Baptist Church minister and the Justice of the Peace. We don’t know in which capacity he was working when he married them! Their children were as follows. Elmer married Sarah Marbacher, Martha (Mrs. Cyrus Nelson Maxfield), Isilda (Mrs. Nathan C Strickland), Margaret (Mrs. George Sharer), James Wesley married Helen Williams, Daniel married Estella Place, John Freeman (known as Montie) married Phebe Strickland, Katherine (Mrs. Charles Place) and Angeline (Mrs. Wallace Gaylord). John Clapper married second on August 29, 1871 to Adelia Maxfield Bennett in Tuscarora Township Bradford County, PA. . Adelia was the widow of Samuel Bennett (1824 - 1867). Samuel was the son of Ferris and Nancy Black Bennett. He was killed in Lopez, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania in 1867 in a logging accident. He died July 20, 1867. Adelia was born April 18, 1829 to George and Fannie Phelps Maxfield. She died October 23, 1912 , age 82 years in Camptown, Pennsylvania. She is buried alongside her first husband in the cemetery there. Adelia Melvina Clapper transferred her church membership to Plains, Pennsylvania March 25, 1905. Children of Samuel and Adelia Melvina Maxfield Bennett were as follows: Burton married Mary E Green, Wellington died at a very young age, Edward Ferris married Lillian Green, Adeline (Mrs. Daniel MaGee), Harriet (Mrs. Dennis P. Hendershot), Ethna (Mrs. Tracy A. Silvara) and Emma (Mrs. Harry Luther Sturdevant).
The headstone is a large white marble standing tall almost directly behind the church.
John Clapper: History of Bradford County, Pennsylvania with Biographical Sketches, Tuscarora, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
JOHN CLAPPER, farmer, Tuscarora township, P. O. Silvara, was born in New Baltimore, N. Y., a son of William P. and Catherine (McCarg) Clapper, the former of German lineage and the latter of Irish, both being natives of New York. His father, who was a carpenter and joiner by trade and a soldier in the War of 1812, reared a family of nine children, as follows: Hanna M. (deceased), married to David Jay, of Broome county, N. Y.; Peter, a farmer in Tuscarora; Margaret (Mrs. P. F. Hardee); John, the subject of these lines; William, a farmer in Tuscarora; Sally Ann (Mrs. Edward Merbaker), of Rome; Mary Jane; Julia (Mrs. William Featherly), and Abram, a farmer in Michigan. Mr. Clapper learned the carpenter and joiner’s trade and worked at it with his father until 1840, when he settled on a farm in Tuscarora township, and has since been engaged chiefly in farming, but occasionally working at his trade. He married, for his first wife, Harriet, daughter of J. C. and Margaret (French) Culver, of Sheshequin, by whom he had ten children, viz.: Elmer L., a merchant in New York; Amelia (deceased); James, a farmer in Tuscarora; Icelda (Mrs. Nathaniel Strickland, in Tuscarora); Margaret (deceased); Daniel L., a farmer in Tuscarora; Catherine (deceased); Harriet (Mrs. Joel Carter, of Montrose); John F., a farmer in Pike, and Angeline, married to Wallace W. Gaylord, of Wyalusing.
Mr. Clapper married, for his second wife, Malvina, daughter of George and Fannie (Phelps) Maxfield Bennett, of Tuscarora. Mr. Clapper is a staunch Republican, and has held the office of school director nine years; constable, six years; assessor, three years; commissioner, six years, and several minor offices; A Campaign promise: He is a friend of honest government, and a man of whom the community may well be proud.
John Clapper, "United States Census, 1850"
Event Place: Springhill, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 31
Marital Status: Birthplace: New York
Birth Year (Estimated): 1819
House Number: 76 Family Number: 78 Line Number: 36
Household Gender Age Birthplace
John Clapper M 31 New York
Harriet Clapper F 24 Pennsylvania
Elmer L Clapper M 4 Pennsylvania
Martha A Clapper F 3 Pennsylvania
J?Laa? (Isilda) Clapper F 1 Pennsylvania
John Clapper, "United States Census, 1880"
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 60 Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Farmer Race (Original): W Ethnicity: American
Birthplace: New York, United States Birth Date: 1820
Spouse's Name: Malvina A. Clapper
Spouse's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self John Clapper M 60 New York, United States
Wife Malvina A. Clapper F 51 Pennsylvania, United States
Son Daniel L. Clapper M 27 Pennsylvania, United States
Grandson Archy H. Maxfield M 8 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Addie F. Bennet F 28 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Ethna L. Bennet F 15 Pennsylvania, United States
Step Daughter Emm E. Bennet F 13 Pennsylvania, United States
Photo courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Name: Malvina Clapper Event Type: Census Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 57 Wyalusing Township, Election District 2, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Birth Date: Apr 1829 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to Head of Household: Mother
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Race: White
Gender: Female Marital Status: Widowed
Years Married: 22 Marriage Year (Estimated): 1878
Mother of how many children: 7 Number of Living Children: 6
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Addie Magee F 48 Pennsylvania
Mother Malvina Clapper F 71 Pennsylvania
Lot 46, J. F. Clapper and J. A. Garris lot
Clapper, John Freeman (Monty) 1856 – September 14, 1934
Phebe O. Strickland 1858 – 1946 (September 6)
Monty was the son of John and Harriet Culver Clapper. Phebe was the daughter of Seth and Mary Ann Cobb Strickland
John F. Clapper and Miss Phoebe Strickland were married by the Rev. E. N. Sabin at Camptown, Pa., June 16, 1883. After living for a time on a farm at Stevensville, Pa., they moved to Wilkes Barre, where they remained 25 years. Thirteen years ago they removed to Endicott, where Mr. Clapper became a partner, in the Endicott Motor Car Co.
1900 United States Federal Census about John Clapper
Age: 43 Birth Date: Sep 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Wilkes Barre Ward 14, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Phoeba Clapper
Marriage Year: 1883 Years Married: 17
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
1 child before 1900 1 child alive 1900
Household Members: Name Age
John Clapper 43
Phoeba Clapper 41
Mary H Clapper 8
1920 United States Federal Census about John F Clapper
Name: John F Clapper [John F Clupper] Age: 63
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Wilkes-Barre Ward 14, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Phoebe Clapper
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John F Clapper 63
Phoebe Clapper 61
Mary H Angell 28
Clarence F Angell 27
Ruth Angell 2 [2 1/12]
Lloyd Clapper 19
1920 census
Name: John Frement Clapper [John Fremont Clapper]
Age: 64 years Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in 1920: Union, Broome, New York
Sex: Male Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Uncle
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Image: 119
He is living with Herbert E Snyder who is 34
JOhn Fremont Clapper listed as an Uncle
Herberts wife is Amy age 38
Vivian E Snyder is their daughter age 7
All PA born
Phoebe O Clapper in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Phoebe O Clapper
Age: 81 Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Gender: Female
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Union, Broome, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Roosevelt Avenue
House Number: 12
Inferred Residence in 1935: Union, Broome, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5B
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Native Language: English
Household Members: Name Age
Clarence Angell 48
Mary H Angell 49
Ruth Angell 22
Phoebe O Clapper 81
John Clapper in the U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
Name: John Clapper
Post Office Location: Opposition, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Appointment Date: 14 Oct 1892
Volume #: 64
Volume Year Range: 1889-1900
Lot 110, Clifford Clapper lot, son
Clapper, Lyle D. October 1, 1937 – November 19, 1953
Lyle, the son Clifford and Helen Brown Clapper was killed in an auto accident.
Mae Fassett clipping handwritten November 19, 1953
A Mae Fasssett newspaper clipping:
Clapper Hill yough killed as auto rolls over on Lisle Clapper. He was pinned under the machine, his two companins escaped. He was the son of Clifford and Helen Brown Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA. He was driving a 1951 Plymouth. He tried to negociate a curve and failed. Harold Pennay and Henry Stanton, his passengers escaped and went for help. This accident happend on the Turkey Path Road, near the vicinity of the Latini Home. Dr. Milton Klotz of Laceyville was called and pronounced him dead. The mahcine was headed towards Wyalusing, about 12 o'clock on a Thursday night.
Clapper Family photo
Lyle Clapper in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Lyle Clapper
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 16
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1937 Birth Place: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 19 Nov 1953
Death Place: Wyalusing (Rural), Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Clifford Clapper
Mother Name: Helen Brown
Certificate Number: 95341
Lot 29, Orell Clapper lot
Clapper, Lynn M. (Marble), October 22, 1911 – March 31, 1995
Eleanor (Lorena) T. (Temple) (September 28) 1909 – 1997 (February 17)
Both were cremated. Lynn was buried on Palm Sunday April 9, 1995 and Eleanor May 18, 1997. They were married August 23, 1929 in Binghamton, New York. Lynn was born in Dimock, PA. the son of Orell and Lena Smith Clapper. Eleanor was the daughter of John and Iva Cray Keeler Temple. Louis and Lillian Warner Nesslein adopted Iva’s brother Kermitt. He married Eloise Brotzman the daughter of William and Geneva Smith Brotzman buried here at Beaver Meadows. Eleanor and Lynn were the parents of three children: Dale Clapper, Jean Clapper Bortz, and a daughter Lois Marie Clapper who was born November 11, 1930 and died November 16, 1930. I do not know where she is buried.
Children of LYNN MARBLE CLAPPER and ELEANOR LORENA TEMPLE are:
LOIS MARIE CLAPPER,
JEAN LOUISE CLAPPER.
DALE ARTHUR CLAPPER.
Lynn Clapper in household of Orell D Clapper, "United States Census, 1920"
Name: Lynn Clapper Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
District: 49
Gender: Male Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White Race (Original): W
Can Read: Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Sheet Number and Letter: 4A
Household ID: 85
Line Number: 49
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film number: 1821541
Digital Folder Number: 004385108
Image Number: 00991
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Orell D Clapper M 37 Pennsylvania
Wife Lena Clapper F 33 Pennsylvania
Son Clifford Clapper M 15 Pennsylvania
Son Ernest Clapper M 14 Pennsylvania
Son Daniel Clapper M 12 Pennsylvania
Son Lynn Clapper M 8 Pennsylvania
Daughter Verna Clapper F 0 Pennsylvania
1930 United States Federal Census about Lynn M Clapper
Name: Lynn M Clapper
Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Race: White
Home in 1930: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Eleanor T Clapper
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Name Age
Lynn M Clapper 18
Eleanor T Clapper 20
1940 United States Federal Census about Synn Clapper
Name: Synn Clapper
Respondent: Yes Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Ithaca, Tompkins, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: N Titus Avenue
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Rural, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 45
Occupation: Distrit Negr
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 25
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 44 Income: 850
Income Other Sources: No
Name Age
Synn Clapper 28
Eleonon Clapper 30
Jeane Clapper 7
Dale Clapper 5
Lot 47, Estella Clapper lot
Clapper, Marble D. (Daniel), (January 13) 1897 – 1960 (November 22)
Lena H. (Pierson) 1898 – 1965 (March 5) one headstone
Marble was the son of Daniel and Estella Place Clapper. Lena was the daughter of Joseph W. and Ida Pneuman Pierson. They have at least one son Ronald buried here at Beaver Meadows. They have another son Irwin M. Clapper May 18, 1923- December 1986 buried as a WWII veteran in the Floral park Cemetery Johnson City, N.Y.
Clapper, Mrs. Lena M. aged 67, 10 Pleasant Avenue Binghamton, died at 5:15 A.M. this morning. She is survived by two sons Erwin and Ronald Clapper; two sister Mrs. Angie Ellis and Mrs. Marion Knapp all of Binghamton; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild also several nieces and nephews. She was a retired employee of the Endicott Johnson Corporation. The body was removed to the J. F. Rice funeral home 100 Main Street Johnson City where the funeral will be held Monday at 10 A.M. with the Rev. George Huber Pastor of the Little White Church of Conklin officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Meadows Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 contributed by Carol Brotzman
a clipping belonging to Hettie Marbaker Moore
Clapper, Marble D., 63 10 Pleasant Ave. died Tuesday at 1:15 P.M. at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Lena M. Clapper, two sons Erwin and Ronald all of Binghamton; a brother O.D. Clapper of Laceyville, PA.; two sisters Mrs. Isilda Carter of Meshoppen, PA, and Mrs. Nina Mclaud of Montrose, PA.; Six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was employed by the Endicott-Johnson Corp. in the Men's McKay Factory. he was a member of the Little White Church of Conklin. The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 10 A.M. The Rev. Paul Griffis will officiate. The burial will be in Beaver Meadows. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Marble Clapper is on the left, Photo courtesy of Douglas Clapper
1940 United States Federal Census about Marble B Clapper
Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Map of Home in 1940: Street: Bayless Avenue
House Number: 15 Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 11A Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 219
Occupation: Heel Sorter House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 28
Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 36
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 1600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Marble B Clapper 42 Lasner M Clapper 42
Ronald Clapper 19 Erwin Clapper 16
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record
Name: Marble Daniel Clapper
City: Not Stated County: Bradford State: Pennsylvania
BirthPlace: Pennsylvania;United States of America
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1896
Race: Caucasian Roll: 1877742 DraftBoard: 2 Birth register Bradford County, PA
Lot 138, Old section of the cemetery Known as Aunt Jane Clapper
Clapper, Mary J. (Miss Mary Jane) (October 13) 1828 – 1914 (November 7)
She was the daughter of William and Katherine McKarg Clapper. On 1900 census she was residing in Tuscarora Township with Maggie Culver Warner
Mary J Clapper
United States Census, 1900 Name: Mary J Clapper
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1900
Event Place Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pa. United States
Gender: Female Age: 70
Marital Status: Single Race: White Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Boarder
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Boarder
Birth Date: May 1830 Birthplace: New York
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Cyntha W Maddison Head F 51 New York
Roy Angle Boarder M 13 Pennsylvania
Mary J Clapper Boarder F 70 New York
Jane M Clapper
United States Census, 1910 Name: Jane M Clapper
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 82 Marital Status: Single Race: White
Race (Original): White Relationship to Head of Household: Boarder
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Boarder
Birth Year (Estimated): 1828
Birthplace: New York
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Ward L Smith Head M 37 Pennsylvania
Ivah Smith Wife F 28 Pennsylvania
Nathan C Smith Son M 15 Pennsylvania
Geneva Smith Daughter F 11 New York
Leola Smith Daughter F 8 Pennsylvania
Ben Smith Son M 7 Pennsylvania
Jane M Clapper Boarder F 82 New York
Leah Millard collection of photo
Name: Mary Jane Clapper
Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 86
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1828 Birth Place: Delaware County, NY
Death Date: 7 Nov 1914 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford , Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Wm Clapper
Father Birth Place: Delaware County, NY
Mother Name: Catherine McCard
Mother Birth Place: Delaware county NY
Certificate Number: 110835
Lot 29, O. D. Clapper lot
Clapper Orell D. (DeWitt) (June 27) 1882 – April 15, 1971
Lena H. (Hulda) Smith March 31, 1886 – November 15, 1986, 100 years old
Orell was the son of Daniel and Estella Place Clapper. Lena was the daughter of Ernest Wellington and Jennie MaGee Smith.
Wyalusing Rocket
Orell Clapper, 88, of Laceyville RD 2, died Thursday morning at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. He had been in poor health for several weeks. He was born in Tuscarora Twp., Bradford County, son of the late Daniel and Estella Place Clapper. He lived all of his life at Clapper Hill, where he conducted a dairy farm until his retirement 15 years ago. He attended Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Lena Smith; four sons, Clifford and Daniel of Laceyville RD 2, Ernest of Laceyville and Lynn of Horseheads, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles McMicken of Meshoppen RD, and Mrs. Carlton Woodruff of Chanango Forks, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Isilada Carter of Meshoppen and Mrs. Guy McLaud of Montrose; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church with the Rev. James Valentine, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. The Sheldon Funeral Home in Laceyville is in charge of arrangements. (I would like to note he died April 15, 1971 and was buried the 18th.)
Wyalusing Rocket clipping: Mrs. Lena H. (Hulda) Clapper, 100 years old of Clapper Hill, Laceyville, RD#2 passed away Saturday morning, November 15, 1886 at Wesley Village, Pittston, PA. She was born at West Auburn, PA March 31, 1886 the daughter of the later Ernest and Jennie MaGee Smith.
Mrs. Clapper was a housewife for her husband and family. She was also a salesperson for Avon Products for twenty years and previous to that had sold Larkin products for many years. She was a subscription salesperson for the Daily Review and during a subscription contest had won a new Hudson car.
She and her late husband, Orell D. Clapper operated a dairy farm on Clapper Hill for many years. Mr. Clapper passed away in 1971. She was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and a past member of its Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by three sons: Ernest of Laceyville, Daniel of Clapper Hill, and Lynn of Summerville, Florida; Two daughters, Mrs. Verna McMicken of South Auburn and Mrs. Carlton (Blanche) Woodruff of Chenango Forks, New York; a sister Blanche Caverly of Wilkes Barre; 20 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and over 30 great grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by a son Clifford in 1974; Four grandchildren, Lyle Clapper, Margie Brewer, Barbara Salsman and Alan Woodruff and one great grandchild Danny Brewer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19th at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street Laceyville with the Rev. Ruth Breitweiser officiating. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. I would like to note she was tenderly cared for by her granddaughter in law Mrs. Virginia Clapper (Mrs. Douglas Clapper) till nearly the end when she was admitted to a nursing facility.
The clipping from the Wyalusing Rocket for the celebration of Lena Clapper's 100 years
Lena Clapper, of Clapper Hill, will celebrate 100 years on March 31st. Mrs. Clapper has 6 children, 24 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren. She has been a lifelong resident of the Clapper Hill area, and has been involved in dairy farming throughout her life. An open house will be held at Lena's home on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Photos courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Orell Clapper, a man outstanding in his field
Lena and Daniel Clapper with their daughter Donna Harvey
and her son Mike Harvey about 1977
Birth place of Orell Clapper as it looked in 1922
Photo July 2013
Lot 47, Estella Clapper lot
Clapper, Ronald J. (Joseph) 1919 – 1992 Social Security records his dates to be August 17, 1919 to October 5, 1992. He died in Binghamton, New York. Ronald was the son of Marble and Lena Pierson Clapper. There is no stone, only a marker from the Rice Funeral Home. He is not listed in the pot book. I suspect he was cremated.
Ronald and Irwin Clapper, Clapper family photo
Lot 275 Daniel and Rita Clapper Lot, their son, cremated
*** Terry D. Clapper December 22, 1962 - November 26, 2015
Terry D. Clapper was the son of Daniel and Rita Stine Clapper
He served in the United States Air Force from November 1983 to May 1988
Terry graduated from the Wyalusing Valley Junior - Senior High School Class of 1980
Funeral Home Notice
Terry D. Clapper
(December 22, 1962 - November 26, 2015) U.S. Veteran
Terry D. Clapper, age 52, of Clapper Hill (Laceyville), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015 following a long period of declining health. Terry was born on December 22, 1962 in Meshoppen, PA the son of Rita Stine and the late Daniel O. Clapper Jr. Terry graduated from the Wyalusing Valley High School with the Class of 1980. After graduation he worked for Tyler Memorial Hospital as an orderly in the operating room. Terry served his country with the United States Air Force from 1983-1988. He was stationed in Baltimore, MD and served at the Iraklion Air Station in Crete, Greece. After serving he was an EMT with the Wyalusing Valley Ambulance Association for three years from the fall of 1993 to June 1997 during this time he worked for Arrow United in Wyalusing.
Terry is survived by his mother, Rite Stine Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA; long-time good friend Tom Loven of Scranton, PA; siblings Jack and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA; Linda Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA; and Jerry Clapper (Tina Bennett) of Clapper Hill, PA. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles as well as many military and Facebook friends that kept him company during his declining health. Terry was preceded in death by his father Daniel O. Clapper who passed away on October 20, 1994. A private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with Father Marshall officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Vets, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 459 Main Street, Laceyville, PA.
Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com
Terry Clapper with his mother Rita in 2014
+++William W. Clapper
Buried at Beaver Meadows according to the Bradford County Courthouse records. The Beaver Meadows plot books do not include his name
William W. Clapper September 18, 1820 - December 14, 1896
married to Laura M. Cook Abt. 1827 - deceased unknown burial
He was born the son of William Peter Klapper and Catharine McKarg Clapper that are buried at Fowler Hill Cemetery. He could be buried there without the benefit of a headstone too. However the death records at Beaver Meadows records buried at Opposition which would be Beaver Meadows.
1870 United States Federal Census about Wm Clapper
Name: Wm Clapper
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825 Age in 1870: 45
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Post Office: Stevensville
Household Members: Name Age
Wm Clapper 45
Laura Clapper 36
Sally Clapper 18
Charles Clapper 11
Dudley Clapper 9
Ida Clapper 3
Caleb Clapper 1
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wm. CLAPPER Self M Male W 56 NY Farmer NY NY
Laura CLAPPER Wife M Female W 53 PA Keeping House CT CT
Ida CLAPPER Dau S Female W 13 PA At School NY PA
Frank CLAPPER Son S Male W 10 PA At School NY PA
Stub CORNELL Other S Male W 5 PA At School PA PA
Source Information:1880
Census Place Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
* Historians note regarding the Clapper Family origin:) William Clapper (Klapper) of German ancestry and Catherine McKarg of Irish ancestry were residents of Greene County, New York prior to coming to Bradford County, Pennsylvania about 1840. William was born there September 10, 1785. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church at West Sand Lake. He is buried in the Fowler Hill Cemetery, Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. His stone records he died January 20, 1858, 73 years 4 months and 10 days old. He died either at Fowler Hill or Beaver Meadows,
Pennsylvania. His headstone is exactly like his wife’s with weeping willows adorning the top of the stone. They are in the last row of the cemetery on the left hand side. Catherine’s headstone records wife of Wm P. Clapper, died October 3, 1858, age 68 years 1 month and 18 days. She passed away at Spring Hill, Pennsylvania. William served in the War of 1812.
Children of William and Catherine Clapper: Hannah Mariah Clapper (Mrs. David Jay), Peter Clapper married Betsey Coates and Sarah Hawley Kelley, Margaret (Mrs. Philander Hardy), John L Clapper married Harriet Culver and Adelia Melvina Maxfield Bennett, William W Clapper married Laura, Sally Ann (Mrs. Alexander Gibbs, Mrs. Edward Marbaker), Julia Ann (Mrs. William Featherbay), Mary Jane Clapper and Abram Clapper.
Information for this family comes from Midge Clapper Kershner, Sue Pattillo, Rev Ruth Breitweiser and Leah Millard.
Hennerick Klapper was born about 1700 in Germany, and died 1772 in Claverak, Albany, Hudson Valley, New York. He married Anna Margreda Schmit. She was born about 1705, and died after 1779. Children of Hennerick Klapper and Anna Schmit were: Johan Willem Klapper, born March 17, 1725/26., Anna Klapper, Hendrick Klapper,
Johannes Klapper., Elizabeth Klapper, Anna Barbara Klapper., Adam Klapper., Jurge Klapper., Coenrad Klapper, Peter Klapper, born April 02, 1743 in Rhinebeck, New York; died November 06, 1821 in Baltimore, New York. Catharina Klapper, Gertruat Klapper, Frederick Klapper and Geertje Klapper.
Peter2 Klapper (Hennerick1) was born April 02, 1743 in Rhinebeck, New York, and died November 06, 1821 in Baltimore, New York. He married Anna Margaretha House, daughter of John House and Sarah Wheeler. She was born April 15, 1749 in Kakiat, New York. Children of Peter Klapper and Anna House were: Johannes3 Klapper., Henry Peter Klapper., Jacob Klapper, Petrus Klapper., Sarah Klapper., Critje Klapper, Nicholas Klapper., Maria Klapper., William Peter Klapper, born September 10, 1785 in (September 21, 1784) Greene County, New York baptized 1785 West Sand Lake,
Lutheran Church; died January 20, 1858 in Fowler Hill, Pennsylvania, aged 73 years 4 months 10 days. He married Catherine McKarg about. 1810 in New York; born August 15, 1790 in New York or 1791; died October 03, 1858 in Spring Hill, Pennsylvania, age 68 years 1 month 18 days
Notes for William Peter Klapper: William volunteered August 15, 1812 at New Baltimore, Green Co., New York with New York Volunteer Militia, serving 6 months. Discharged Feb 15, 1813.
Lot 9, D. C. Cobb and A. D. Steiger lot
Cobb, Alice, died January 13, 1898 age 12 hours old Baby Alice
Alice was the daughter of Dutton and Lois McLaud Cobb.
Lot 142 Old section of the cemetery
Cobb, Andrew J., died March 26, 1866 age 39 years 10 months
Elizabeth Culver 1834 – 1912 (October 12) at the home of A D Steiger
Cobb, Elmer, Born October 1821 - August 01, 1900, who is buried in the Stone Street Cemetery, Forest Lake, Susquehanna Co., PA. Elizabeth married second to her brother in law Elmer Cobb. Her husbands were sons of Calvin and Phebe Stone Cobb. Elizabeth was the daughter of James C. and Margaret French Culver.
Name: Andrew J Cobb
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1860
Event Place: Forest Lake, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 32 Race: White
Race (Original): [Blank] Birth Year (Estimated): 1828 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Page: 57 Household ID: 422
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Andrew J Cobb M 32 Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Cobb F 26 Pennsylvania
N C Cobb M 23 Pennsylvania
Josephine Cobb F 18 Pennsylvania
Infant Cobb M 0 Pennsylvania
The birthdate varies from the headstone
Elizabeth Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Elizabeth Cobb [Elizabeth Culver] Gender: Female Race: White Age: 78
Birth Date: Nov 1832 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 31 Oct 1912 Death Place: Jesup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Culver
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Margaret French
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 94919
Lot 9, D. C. Cobb and A. D. Steiger lot
Cobb, Baby Boy died May 5, 1935, not in the plot book however an obit states the child is buried in Beaver Meadows. He was the child of Ella Manning and Chester Cobb. I checked with Ella Manning Cobb. She was still in high school at the time this baby was born. She married Chester Cobb who descends from Winchester Cobb.
Baby Boy Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Baby Boy Cobb Gender: Male Race: White
Death Date: 5 May 1935
Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Chester Cobb
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother Name: Ella Manning
Mother Birth Place: Laceyville, Pennsylvania Certificate Number: 46835
An old newspaper clipping of Hettie Moore:
It is with feelings of regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb, who passed away at the home of her son in law A. D. Steiger on Thursday evening, October 31, '12 (1912), aged 78 years, Mrs. Cobb had sought from her earliest days to have her life under the sway and dominance of God's spirit. One of the many wonderful thing about her was the remarkable combination, the perfect purity of her piety and the sweet attractiveness by which she unconsciously drew men and women under her magic influence. Transparent as a sunbeam, in her spirit seemed to angelic to keep within the limits of her frail body, and many times her face was as the face of Moses when she talked to God. She was not afraid of death---on the contrary she longed to get "where she enjoyed rest" as she often expressed it. She lived a quiet uneventful life ever sustained by the conclusions of Christ and strengthened by the comfort of God. So along the well worn, sunlit pathway of lowly service she walked the valley of peace and finally entered the 'valley of the shadow of death' with a shout of victory upon her lips. A short service was held at the home Monday morning prior to starting for the family cemetery at Beaver Meadows. Her pastor had charge of the services at home, church and cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
November 1832 - October 31, 1912
Lot 252, James and Eleanor Cobb lot, son
Cobb, David Lynn, November 15, 1955 – December 22, 1999
He was cremated and buried January 7, 2000. He was the son of James E. and Eleanor Bennett Cobb. He had one brother Daryl and one niece and a nephew.
David L. Cobb in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: David L. Cobb
BORN: 15 Nov 1955
Died: 22 Dec 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1968)
* Historians note regarding the family ties: James E. Cobb was the son of Paul and Blanche Brotzman Cobb. Blanche was the daughter of Elisha and Rose Culver Brotzman. Paul was the son of James and Laura Lucina Fassett Cobb. James Cobb was the son of Juxon and Amy Morrison Cobb. Juxon was the son of Dereck and Cynthia Cobb of Pawlet, Vermont.
Lot 10, Nathan and Olin Cobb lot
Cobb, Donald B. (Bryce) December 21, 1929 – September 4, 1930
He passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA.
He was the son of Olin and Edna Stevens Cobb.
Donald Bryce Cobb son of Olin and Edna Stevens Cobb
Daneler Colb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Daneler Colb
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 8/12
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1929 Birth Place: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 4 Sep 1930 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Clen Colb
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Edna Stearne Mother Birth Place: Liberia, Pa.(Silvara)
Certificate Number: 83943
Lot 9, D. C. Cobb and A. D. Steiger lot
Cobb, Dutton C (Calvin), (May18) 1860 – 1919 (June 22)
Ella L. (Lois McLaud) (December 11) 1857 – 1935 (April 23)
Lois Ella McLaud married Dutton Calvin Cobb August 31, 1881. Her funeral was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. R L Carter April 25th. She was the daughter of Calvin and Hannah Carter McLaud Dutton was the first child of Nathan and Josephine Culver Cobb. Nathan and Josephine Culver Cobb made their home where the old Olin Fassett farm was located on the Board Road. The property in 2000 belongs to Les and Marge Williams of New Jersey.
Ella passed away in Greene, New York. Their children were as follows: Virginia (Mrs. Ross Carter), Ethel (Mrs. Claude Carter) Ernest married Edna Shumway, Myra Evangeline known as Eva (Mrs. Leon Rowe), Ralph married Marjorie Barnes and baby Alice who only lived 12 hours.
The Dutton Cobb Family, contributed by the family.
1900 United States Federal Census about Dutton C Cobb
Name: Dutton C Cobb Age: 40
Birth Date: May 1860 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Wilkes Barre Ward 13, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Ella Cobb
Marriage Year: 1881 Years Married: 19
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Dutton C Cobb 40
Ella Cobb 42
Virgie Cobb 17
Ethel Cobb 14
Earnest Cobb 8
Era Cobb 5
Ralph Cobb 3/12
Dutton Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Dutton Cobb Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 59
Birth Date: 18 May 1860 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 22 Jun 1919 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Nathan Cobb
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Josephine Culver
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 69610
Lot 142, Old section of the cemetery
Cobb, Elizabeth (Culver) 1834 – 1912 (October 31)
Elizabeth died at the home of A. (Augustus) O. Steiger. She was the daughter of James and Margaret French Culver. Elizabeth married brothers, sons of Calvin and Phebe Stone Cobb. She married first to Andrew J. Cobb and second to Elmer Cobb.
1900 United States Federal Census about Libbie C Cobb
Name: Libbie C Cobb [Sibbie C Cobb]
Age: 66 Birth Date: Apr 1834
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Elmer A Cobb
Marriage Year: 1857 Years Married: 43
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 1 Mother: How many children: 2
Household Members: Name Age
Elmer A Cobb 74
Libbie C Cobb 66
1880 United States Federal Census about Elisabeth Cobb
Name: Elisabeth Cobb Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Forest Lake, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elmar Cobb
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Keeping House
Name Age
Elmar Cobb 59
Elisabeth Cobb 46
Estella Cobb 18
Newton L. Cobb 12
Edward A. Cobb 6
Fernie J. Cobb 5
Calvin D. Cobb 89
old newspaper clipping:
It is with feelings of regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb, who passed away at the home of her son in law A. D. Steiger on Thursday evening, October 31, '12 (1912), aged 78 years, Mrs. Cobb had sought from her earliest days to have her life under the sway and dominance of God's spirit. One of the many wonderful thing about her was the remarkable combination, the perfect purity of the piety and the sweet attractiveness by which she unconsciously drew men and women under her magic influence. Transparent as a sunbeam, in her spirit seemed to angelic to keep within the limits of her frail body, and many times her face was as the face of Moses when she talked to God. She was not afraid of death---on the contrary she longed to get "where she enjoyed rest" as she often expressed it. She lived a quiet uneventful life ever sustained by the conclusions of Christ and strengthened by the comfort of God. So along the well worn, sunlit pathway of lowly service she walked the valley of peace and finally entered the 'valley of the shadow of death' with a shout of victory upon her lips. A short service was held at the home Monday morning prior to starting for the family cemetery at Beaver Meadows. Her pastor had charge of the services at home, church and cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Elizabeth Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Elizabeth Cobb [Elizabeth Culver]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 78
Birth Date: Nov 1832 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 31 Oct 1912 Death Place: Jesup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Culver Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Margaret French
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 94919
The death certificate dates vary from the headstone.
died from chronic Gastitits
Lot 172, Glenn Cobb lot
Cobb, Glenn W. (William) (July 15) 1906 – 1978 (September 1) He died in Oak Grove, Virginia. Della W. (Weatherbee) (Grace) (July 17) 1906 – July 4, 1988
Ella died in Elmira, NY, Marriage: 15 April 1930, Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Olin and Edna Stevens Cobb.
Della was the daughter of Frederick and Elbie Henze Grace.
The following is an obituary from the collection of Celia Benscoter
Glenn Cobb passes away in Virginia
Glenn Cobb, 72, Of Oak Grove Virginia passed away on September 1, 1978. He was born in Stevensville, the son of the late Olin and Edna Cobb, and prior to moving to Virginia had spent portions of his life residing in Laceyville, Sayre, and Elmira, New York. Surviving are his wife Della Grace Cobb; six sons: Lynn of Manassas, Virginia, Elwyn of Springfield, Virginia, Deanne of Ocala, Florida, Allan and Lee of Washington D.C., Gordon of Spencer, New York, a daughter Lenora; Seven sisters; 2 brothers; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Two funeral services honoring the deceased were held, one at Oak Hill, Virginia and at the Allgier Blauzelt funeral home in Sayre, PA., the later was officiated by the Rev. David Newhart, Pastor of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sayre. Burial was in the Beaver Meadows cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Glenn Cobb in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Glenn Cobb Birth Year: abt 1906 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1930: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Street address: North Main Street
Ward of City: 5th House Number in Cities or Towns: 63
Dwelling Number: 6 Family Number: 8
Attended School: No Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Draying Bussiness Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
Minnie Wood 59
Edward Conway 13
Glenn Cobb 24
Frederick Glace 50
Glenn Cobb in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Glenn Cobb Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1907
Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Street: Constine Ct House Number: 4
Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 2A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 27 Occupation: Labor
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 21
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Duration of Unemployment: 110
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Glenn Cobb 33
Della Cobb 33
Lunn Cobb 9
Ellwyn Cobb 7
Dean Cobb 6
Allan Cobb 4
Gordon Cobb 7/12
Lot 169, Richard Cobb lot, it is adjacent to the Max and Emma Whitney lot
Cobb, Gregory Anthony, May 6, 1988 – May 10, 1988, buried on Mother's Day
He was the son of Holy K. Cobb and Ronald Mader.
Ronald Mader was the son of Emma Mader Whitney (Mrs. Max Whitney). Holly was the daughter of Richard and Laurel Cobb. A little lamb planter usually graces the place he was buried. His marker has Cobb, his grandfather Cobb's obit has Mader as a last name.
His father's obituary
Daily Review 5/23/2008.
Ronald Mader, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2008, at Tyler Memorial Hospital, in Tunkhannock, as result of a heart attack. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Sayre, Pa. He is a veteran of the United States Army. Ron loved his family and friends, and will be dearly missed. He had worked as a farm hand for Levi Tyler for many years. He worked as a logger until a disabling tree accident. Ron was a member of the Monroeton Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by: his daughter, Alicia Mader of Evansville, Ind.; his mother, Emma Whitney of Wysox, Pa.; two brothers, Harry (Jean) Mader of Stevensville, Pa., Carl (Bonnie) Mader of Camptown, Pa.; two sisters, Donna (Jim) Brown of Towanda, Pa., Cathy (Gordon) Gowin of Monroeton, Pa.; and by several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his father, Robert (Slim) Mader of Towanda; by a sister, Karen Mader; and son, Gregory Cobb. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008, in the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Rev. Helen Learn, pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Camptown Cemetery. Friends and family may call from noon until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the funeral home. Flowers will be provided by the family members. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1512, Chicago, IL 60693, in memory of Ron Mader. Submitted by Carol Brotzman, I would like to note his son Gregory Cobb, with Holly Cobb is buried in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery
Lot 149, Old section of the cemetery
Cobb, J. (Small white broken stone in the old section of the cemetery) 1866 is the only visible date. The stone is lying up against the Edward Maxfield headstone near the top of the cemetery. This could for Andrew J. Cobb, husband of Elizabeth Culver May 1826-March 26, 1866 they were married in 1857 and have one child Estella Julia Cobb who married Augustus O. Steiger.
Lot 252, James and Eleanor Cobb lot
Cobb, James March 10, 1921 - June 28, 2004 Buried July 1 2004
Eleanor R Bennett his wife February 7, 1927 -
married November 01, 1944
James was the son of Paul Henry and Blanche M. Brotzman Cobb, Eleanor Bennett was the daughter of George Wesley and Pauline D. Akers Bennett.
They were the parents of Daryl and David Cobb
James Cobb, Daily Review June 30, 2004
James E. Cobb, age 83, of LeRaysville, Pa., passed away on Monday evening, June 28, 2004, at Endless Mountains Health Care in Montrose, PA. He was born on March 10, 1921 in Silvara, a son of the late Paul and Blanche Brotzman Cobb.
He is a graduate of LeRaysville High School Class of 1940. On November 1, 1944, James married the former Eleanor Bennett Cobb, and had celebrated 59 years of marriage. Prior to his retirement in 1988, he was a self-employed farmer and had spent his lifetime engaged in farming the family dairy farm. Mr. Cobb was a charter member of the Northeast Bradford Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed his time spent hunting and fishing. Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Eleanor Cobb, at home; a son and daughter-in-law: Daryl W. and Jodi Cobb, of New Castle, Pa.; a brother: Howard Cobb, of West Auburn, Pa.; two grandchildren: Rocky Grim and Valerie Grim; and by two great grandchildren: Rocky Grim III, and Anthony Pavelko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: David Cobb, two brothers: Walter and Gerald Cobb, and a sister Thelma Spires. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1 at 11 a.m., in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, with the Rev. William Nelson, pastor of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local conservation fund, or a charity of one's choice in Mr. Cobb's memory. Arrangements were entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, Pa.
Lot 10, N. C. Cobb and Olin Cobb lot
Cobb, Nathan C. Calvin) (June 18) 1835 – September 16, 1915 (Death certificate date)
Josephine (Culver) h/w (May 6, 1842) 1843 – 1922 (January 6, 1923)
Josephine was the daughter of James C. and Margaret French Culver. Nathan was the son of Calvin (1792-1880) and Phebe Stone Cobb (1794-1875). Josephine’s funeral was held from the church at Beaver Meadows. The Family Treemaker program provided her dates, which were different from the headstone. The headstone must have been placed at a later date. Their children were Dutton Calvin who married Lois Ella Mclaud, Charlotte Maud known as Lottie (Mrs. Levi Carlin) and Louanna (Mrs. Perry Brown).
An obituary clipping found in the Hettie Marbaker collection records:
Nathan C. Cobb, a highly esteemed citizen, died at his home near Silvara, September 23, 1915, after an illness of a few weeks of cancer. His age was 79 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. He was a kind husband and father, respected and loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Beaver Meadow church, Saturday afternoon. He was carried by his grandsons and laid to rest beneath a profusion of flowers.
Nathan C Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Nathan C Cobb
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 79
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1836 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 16 Sep 1915 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Calvin D Cobb
Father Birth Place: Vermont
Mother Name: Phoebe Stone
Mother Birth Place: Connecticut
Certificate Number: 89224
The window in the Beaver Meadows church they purchased
* Historian’s note regarding the Cobb Families: Derek and Calvin Cobb were sons of Ebenezer Cobb.
Derek and Cynthia’s children were: Winchester (E. W.), Juxon, Eben, Minerva (Mrs. Theodore Clink) and a female child that married Mr. Rogers.
Calvin and Phebe had the following children: Elmer, Andrew and Nathan all described above.
Josephine Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Josephine Cobb [Josephine Culver]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 80
Birth Date: 6 May 1842 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 6 Jan 1923 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Culver Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Margaret French Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 12569
Lot 10, N. C. Cobb and Olin Cobb lot
Cobb, Olin C. (Carl) (David) (Nee Corby) (August 27) 1886 – 1951
Edna Lorena Stevens (September 22) 1889 – 1972 (August 6)
Olin was born the son of William and Rose Babcock Corby. Nathan and Josephine Cobb adopted and raised Olin after his mother passed. Olin then used the name Cobb. Edna was the daughter of James and Mary Whitney Stevens. They had the following children: Robert Ellis married Ruth Anna Brotzman, Mary (Mrs. Harold McLean), Helen (Mrs. Raymond Arey, Mrs. Thomas Letteer), Gladys (Mrs. Paul Edgar Keeney), Mabel (Mrs. Kenneth H. Wilson), Eleanor (Mrs. Llewelyn Nelson Jennings, Mrs. Orval E Brockett and Mrs. Leslie K. Dunbar, Esther (Mrs. Marvin Wolbach), Joyce (Mrs. Richard Searfoss), Glenn married Della Grace, Lewis married Dorothy Mae Waples, Carl married Fern Mary DeSisto. Donald died young.
Olin Cobb United States Census, 1940
Event Place: Laceyville Borough, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 54 Marital Status: Married Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Birth Year (Estimated): 1886
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Olin Cobb Head M 54 Pennsylvania
Edna Cobb Wife F 50 Pennsylvania
Robert Cobb Son M 19 Pennsylvania
Carl Cobb Son M 17 Pennsylvania
Elanor Cobb Daughter F 14 Pennsylvania
Esther Cobb Daughter F 12 Pennsylvania
Joyce Cobb Daughter F 6 Pennsylvania
The obit is from the Celia Benscoter collection
Cobb, Mrs. Edna L. age 83 of 219 S. Elmer Ave, Sayre, Pa. Sunday, August 13, 1972 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Friends may call at the Kolb-Allgeier Funeral Home, Sayre, Pa. Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer services there Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. followed by services at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Morris Hart officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Harold (Mary) McLean of Wellsburg, Mrs. Thomas (Helen) Leeter of Odessa, Mrs. Gladys Keeney at Laceyville, Pa., Mrs. Kenneth (Mabel) Wilson of Elmira. Mrs. Eleanor Brockett of Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. Marvin (Esther) Wolbach of Athens, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Searfoss of Franklindale, Pa. three sons, Glen Cobb of Oak Grove, Va., Robert Cobb of Sayre, Carl Cobb of Sayre; 29 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sayre.
* Historians note regarding the Corby Family: William Corby was the son of Amasa (born 1810) and Permelia Bedford Hunt. The next generation backwards was John (born 1759) and Jane Perry Corby, the next being Gideon (born 1737) and Betty Riker Corby, the last known parental lineage was John and Martha Kierstede Corby. William married first to Rose Babcock (born about 1849), a daughter of Nathan Perry and Mary Culver Babcock. She died young, he married again, and that wife died. His last wife was Jerusha E. Wesler, daughter of John and Mary Everett Wesler. The Weslers were buried here. Please refer to them for further information.
Children of William: Angeline (Mrs. Llewelyn Sharer), Cora, Olin married Edna Stevens, Callie, William,
Edna Stevens Cobb about 1950, Brenda Hartwick contributed these lovely photos.
Olin C Cobb in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Olin C Cobb
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 64
Birth Date: 21 Aug 1886 Birth Place: Eatonville, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Feb 1951 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: William Cobby
Mother Name: Ruse Babcock
Certificate Number: 11014
Lot 131 Paul Cobb lot
Cobb, Paul H. (Henry), (April 26, 1894) 1893 – 1974 (February 2)
Blanche M. (Brotzman) (May 18) 1903 – 1970 (January 2)
Blanche and Paul were married March 4, 1920 in the Skinners Eddy parsonage. Blanche was the daughter of Elisha and Rose Culver Brotzman. Paul was the son of James and Laura Lucina Fassett Cobb. The Social Security record Paul was born April 26, 1894).
They were the parents of five children: James who married Eleanor Bennett, Gerald who married Doris Andrews, Thelma (Mrs. Fred Spires), Walter who married Pearl Hunt and Howard who married Doris Carrier.
Information for this family comes from the Fassett, Bennett and Brotzman Genealogies and family/Mormon records of Alice Weymann Matson.
From a Mae Fassett clipping
Mrs. Paul "Blanche" Cobb of LeRaysville Passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at her home. She was born May 18, 1903, the daughter of Elisha and Rose Culver Brotzan. She was a lifelong resident of this vicinity. Besides her husband she is survive dby a daughter Thelma Spires of LeRaysville R.D#1. four sons; James, Walter and Howard all of LeRaysville, and Gerald of Nichols, New York. five sisters; Kathryn White of Meshoppen, Pauline Nealy and Anna King both of Vestal, New York. Permelia King of Tonawanda, New York and Jeannette Schultz of Staten Island, New York. two brothers; Foster Brotzman of Laceyville and Marvin Brotzman of West Auburn; 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Tiffany Funeral hoe in Wyalusing Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Barry Harbach of LeRaysville Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
From A Celia Benscoter obituary clipping
Former LeRayville Farmer dies Handwritten date February 2, 1974
Paul H. Cobb, 80, of Meshoppen R.D. #1, formerly of LeRaysville, died at the Montrose General Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born in Stevensville and resided in LeRaysville area the greater part of his life where he owned and operated his own farm. Mr. Cobb was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Brotzman. Surviving are one daughter Thelma Spires, Meshoppen. Four sons; James of LeRaysville, Gerald of Nichols, Walter of LeRaysville and W. Howard of Meshoppen. 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters Alyisse Stephens of Johnson City, and Miss Clara Cobb of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Clifford of Towanda and Clifford of LeRaysville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services will be held Wednesday afternoon; 1:30 p.m. from the Kenneth D. Kerr Funeral Home Wyalusing. The Reverend J. D. Herron Pastor of the Wyalusing Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
1940 United States Federal Census about Paul H Cubb Name: Paul H Cubb
Age: 47 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: Street: Rt 640
Farm: Yes Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Sheet Number: 5A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 91
Occupation: Farmer House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000 Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 75
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 10 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Paul H Cubb 47
Blanche M Cubb 37
James E Cubb 19
Gerald B Cubb 17
Walter W Cubb 14
Thelma L Cubb 12
Howard W Cubb
Lot 169, Richard Cobb Lott
Richard Floyd Cobb
August 14, 1935 - September 04, 2005 buried September 8, 2005
Laurel Sutton January 10, 1938 -
He is the son of Purl Calvin and Susan Goodwin Cobb who are buried in the Wyalusing Cemetery. Laurel is the daughter of Lorwell W. and Willanena "Kathleen" Foote Sutton buried in the Colley Cemetery. They were married October 06, 1956. They are the parents of three daughters Marguerita Elaine Cobb Whipple Shaffer and twins Holly K. Cobb Mader Vanderpool, and Hope E. Cobb Franklin Brown.
Daily Review August 6, 2005
Mr. Richard F. Cobb, age 70, of RR 2, Box 195, Meshoppen, Pa. (South Auburn), passed away on Sunday evening, Sept. 4, 2005, at the Bradford County Manor, in Burlington, Pa. He was born in Stevensville, Pa., on Aug. 14, 1935, the son of Purl and Susan Cobb. Richard was a graduate of the Wyalusing High School, Class of 1953. For more than 25 years, he was employed at Procter and Gamble Paper Co. in Mehoopany, Pa., as a technician in its Bounty Towel department.
He was a member of the South Auburn United Methodist Church and the Procter and Gamble Retirees. In his spare time he mostly enjoyed his time spent with his family. He also enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting and going to yard sales. He also enjoyed woodworking, building projects for his family.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Laurel S. Sutton Cobb of South Auburn; three daughters, Marguerite Whipple (Bryan Shafer) of Athens and his twin daughters, Hope Cobb (Terry Crawford) of New Albany and Holly Cobb of Towanda; a brother, Calvin (Ruth) Cobb of Wellsboro, Pa.; a sister, Laura Mae Otis of Camptown; a sister-in-law, Marguerite Cobb of Colley, Pa.; five grandchildren, Elaine Whipple (Bryan Rodrigues) of Horseheads, N.Y., Amy (Petty Officer Joseph) Lewis of Tarboro, N.C., Larry Whipple (Elizabeth Lango) of Wyalusing, Keith Brown of New Albany and Monica Franklin of Tarboro; four great-granddaughters, Katherine and Meghan Lewis of Tarboro and Lauren and Tyler Rodrigues of Horseheads; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Anthony Mader, and two brothers, Ted Cobb and Robert “Bud” Cobb. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the South Auburn United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beverly Murphy of the church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Meshoppen.
***Lot 50 James Clark Brotzman and Robert Cobb lot
Robert E. Cobb April 02, 1921 - Feb. 20, 2012
Son of Olin Corby Cobb and Edna Stevens Cobb
Husband of Ruth Anna Brotzman Cobb March 11, 1928 -
daughter of James Clark and Florence Ruth Sink Brotzman, born at the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA
They were married under the archway of her parents' home in Beaver Meadows May 18, 1946
Daily Review February 22, 2012
Robert E. Cobb, 90, of Athens, Pa., passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at Highlands Care Center, Laporte, Pa., following an extended illness. He was born April 2, 1921 in Beach Grove, Pa., the son of the late Olin David and Edna Lenora Stevens Cobb. Robert was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Sayre. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II with the 158th Army Airways Communication System Squadron in India and China (Burma), receiving the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star and World War II Victory Medal. Robert enjoyed volunteering as an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 19 at St. John Lutheran Church and woodworking. He worked as a Machinist with Paxar for many years retiring in 1977. He was a Life Member of Disabled Veterans, Towanda, PA, V.F.W., Post No. 1536, Sayre, Pa., and American Legion Post No. 0534, Wyalusing, Pa. He is predeceased by his brothers Glen and wife Della, Lewis and wife Dorothy, Carl, and Donald; his sisters, Mary and husband Harold McLean, Helen and husband Thomas Letteer, Gladys and husband Paul Keeney, Mabel and husband Kenneth Wilson, Eleanor and husband Les Dunbar, Esther and husband Marvin Wolbach; and brother-in-law Richard Searfoss. Robert is survived by his wife 66 years in May, Ruth A. Cobb at home; a son, Elwood Ray Cobb and wife Patricia Lee Burdick-Cobb; a sister, Joyce Searfoss; a sister-in-law Fern Cobb; grandchildren John (Rex), Mary, Melissa, Jeremy Saxer, and Linsey (Brad) Boutilier; great-grandchildren Katie, Michael, Gabriel, Shawna, Latisha, Kaylee, Sabastian, Danielle, Stefan, Charles, and Henry; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. At his request there will be no calling hours or service. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Memorial donations may be made in Robert's memory to: St. John Lutheran Church, 207 Hopkins Street, Sayre, PA 18840. (Those wishing to sign the E-guestbook and send condolences may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com).
Robert Ellis Cobb
in the Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1959
Name: Robert Ellis Cobb
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1921 Birth Place: Auburn Twp, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania,
Gender: Male
Residence Date: 21 Mar 1950
Residence Place: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Courtesy of Elwood Cobb
1930 census Name Robert E Cobb
Age in 1930 8 Birth Year abt 1922 Gender Male Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Street Address U. S. Highway No 6
Dwelling Number 9 Family Number 10
Attended School Yes
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Household Members Name Age
Olin Cobb 43
Edna L Cobb 40
Mary C Cobb 21
Gladys J Cobb 15
Lewis J Cobb 13
Mabel L Cobb 11
Robert E Cobb 8
Carl O Cobb 7
Eleanor C Cobb 4
Ester E Cobb 2
Donald B Cobb 0
Robet Cobb in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Robet Cobb
Age: 19 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: House Number: 69
Inferred Residence in 1935: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 4A
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Native Language: English Veteran: No
Veteran Father Dead: No Military service: No
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: Student Usual Industry: School
Household Members: Name Age
Oslin Cobb 54
Edna Cobb 50
Robet Cobb 19
Carl Cobb 17
Eleanor Cobb 14
Esther Cobb 12
Joyce Cobb 6
Lot 65 Jennie Brotzman and F. C. Comstock lot
Comstock, F. C. (Fernando or Nan), 1858 – May 17, 1894 age 36 years 1 month 13 days
Fernando Comstock was the first husband of Jennie Culver. They were married August 4, 1886 according to the Rush Church records. The Bell family bible recorded August 14, 1886. I believe this was in error. He was first married about 1875 to Mary Elizabeth Marbaker (November 07, 1850 - January 29, 1931) buried here in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. She was the daughter of Edmund and Thankful Cottrell Marbaker. She was first married to Fernando Comstock, Then Mit Suel Warner, Charles Worden Hibbard and last to Own Nickols.
Fernando and Jennie Culver Comstock were the parents of Austin Harrison Comstock and Essie Myra Comstock (Mrs. Howard Augustus Allen). Jennie married second after his death to William Brotzman, son of Anthony and Permelia Bump Brotzman.
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Merritt COMSTOCK Self M Male W 57 PA Farmer PA PA
Lucinda COMSTOCK Wife M Female W 50 PA Housekeeping PA PA
Fernando COMSTOCK Son S Male W 22 PA Laborer PA PA
Merritt L. COMSTOCK Son S Male W 15 PA At Home PA PA
Marion S. COMSTOCK Dau S Female W 15 PA PA PA
Arthur M. COMSTOCK Son S Male W 6 PA PA PA
Susan CAFFERTY Other S Female W 17 PA School Teacher PA PA
Census Place Windham, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255205
NA Film Number T9-1205
Page Number 171B
No lot listed
Corby, J., aged 73 years, plot book information NOTHING more, I am assuming this is the Jerusha Westler Corby listed next
Lot 132, Old section of the cemetery probably, no headstone
Corby, Jerusha E. Westler/Wesler (Mrs. Frederick Pickett), and possibly the fourth wife of William Taylor Corby (May 05, 1849 - March 25, 1935). William Taylor Corby had a few wives. He is buried at Eatonville, PA. They married April 19, 1910. Jerusha died March 9, 1924. Jerusha Wesler was born December 24, 1850 in New Jersey the daughter of John and Mary Ann Everett Westler. This may be the J. Corby listed in the plot book. The name Jerusha Corby is not in the plot book. Fred Pickett and Jerusha were married November 22, 1874 and have at least one son named Burton born about 1876. They had parted before 1880. She married Wm. Corby after 1900. Fred Pickett is buried here at Beaver Meadows also.
Jerusha Wesler in household of John Wesler
United States Census, 1870 Name: Jerusha Wesler
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1870
Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States Gender: Female Age: 13 Race: White
Race (Original): W Birth Year (Estimated): 1856-1857
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Page Number: 24
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John Wesler M 48 Baden
Mary Wesler F 44 Pennsylvania
Jerusha Wesler F 13 Pennsylvania
Sarah Wesler F 17 Pennsylvania
Mary Wesler F 14 Pennsylvania
Jacob Wesler M 12 Pennsylvania
Lydia Wesler F 10 Pennsylvania
Julia Wesler F 7 Pennsylvania
Loretta Wesler F 4 Pennsylvania
Joseph Wesler M 2 Pennsylvania
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William J. WHITE Self M Male W 69 NJ Farmer NJ NJ
Charity Ann WHITE Wife M Female W 70 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
Jerusha PICKETT Other M Female W 29 NJ Does House Work GERMANY NJ
Burton PICKETT Other S Male W 4 PA At Home PA NJ
Source Information: 1880 Auburn Census
Census Place Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255196 NA Film Number T9-1196
Page Number 23A
Jerusha E Corby in household of William T Corby
United States Census, 1920 Name: Jerusha E Corby
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 69 Marital Status: Married
Race: White Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1851
Birthplace: New Jersey
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William T Corby Head M 70 Pennsylvania
Jerusha E Corby Wife F 69 New Jersey
Mary A Hulbert Mother-in-law F 90 New Jersey
Burley H Hover Hired man M 48 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924 about Jerusha E Corby
Name: Jerusha E Corby [Jerusha E Westler]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 73
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1850 Birth Place: New Jersy
Death Date: 9 Mar 1924 Death Place: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Westler
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Mary Evertt
Mother Birth Place: Strousburg Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 31692
She could be buried in the Westler lot at Beaver Meadows,
there is a stone with her initials J. W.
Lot 138 Old section of the cemetery
Cottrell, Esther Brigham , died December 25, 1874; age 89 years, 8 months, 2 days. This makes her born about 1783. She was the wife of John Cottrell. Both John and Esther were born in Rhode Island. We do not know where he is buried for sure. Diane Lawson records he died September 14, 1862 . He is probably buried in the Fowler Hill Cemetery as Beaver Meadows was just getting started as a burial ground. They were the parents of Thankful and Susan married the Marbaker brothers, Edward and Joseph Marbaker. The upright headstone records Farewell mother, fare thee well? Ayres of Elmira made the headstone.
A dairy entry from Hettie Marbaker Moore records the maiden name of Esther Brigham
Sun June 11 1933 this has the maiden name
We stayed at Tom's sleeped in the car. Got up about 6:30 had breakfast. Ceal and Ella and Emma come. Ceal and Ella went back to Miles (place) but came back for lunch. We had a prayer at the house at 1 o'clock and service at too at the church. We went back to Harry's for a while started home, stopped and talked with Dent (may be Bent, I can't quite make it out) Cobb.(Should be Benton Cobb) The undertaker man was Shults, the Preacher man was a Rev. Thomas. Grate grandma Marbaker mom (I think, it's not real clear) was Esther Brigham Cottrel so Ella B said.
1850 United States Federal Census about Hester Cottrell
Name: Hester Cottrell [Ester Cottrell]
Age: 65 Birth Year: abt 1785
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1850: Herrick, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Family Number: 28
Household Members: Name Age
John Cottrell 33
Mary Cottrell 30
Arnold Cottrell 6
James Francis Cottrell 7
Jerusha Cottrell 3
Infant Cottrell 0
John Cottrell 68
Hester Cottrell 65
1870 United States Federal Census about Ester Cathrill
Name: Ester Cathrill [Ester Cottrell]
Age in 1870: 84 Birth Year: abt 1786 Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1870: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female Post Office: Stevensville
Household Members: Name Age
Edward Marbaker 46
Shankful Marbaker 48
Joseph Marbaker 21
Mary E Marbaker 19
Luther Marbaker 14
Elias Marbaker 11
Ester Cathrill 84
Lot 11 C B Culver lot
Culver, Aaron B., April 15, 1832 – February 12, 1925
Estelle (Estella) Buck h/w May 3, 1839 – March 16, 1911
Aaron was the son of James C and Margaret French Culver. Estella was the son of Israel and Eliza Wells Buck. They were married October 15, 1862.
There were two children on the Wyalusing 1880 census, Chester Culver listed later, and Hinley W Culver born about 1874. I find nothing more on Hinely Culver. Chester is buried here at Beaver Meadows. Aaron signed the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact.
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Aaron B Culver
Name: Aaron B Culver Gender: Male Race: White Age: 92
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1832 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 12 Feb 1925 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Culver Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Martha Brink Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 19263
Name: Estella B Culver [Estella B Buck]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 71
Birth Date: 3 May 1839 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 16 Mar 1911 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Israel Buck
Father Birth Place: New York
Mother Name: Eliza Wells
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 28585
Culver footstones in a row
Lot 143 Old section of the cemetery
*** Culver, Adolphus C. Adolphus was a corporal in the US ARMY serving in the Civil War with Company C in the 203rd division. He was the son of James C and Margaret French Culver. According to the Culver genealogy he was born July 24, 1838. Census records May 1839. He married January 14, 1860 to Cynthia Hardy, the daughter of Philander and Margaret Clapper Hardy. To this union was born at least two children. Phinia, buried here at Beaver Meadows and Margaret who was born in August 1860. Margaret married Walter Scott. They were the parents of Clema Scott. Margaret and Walter Scott moved on to California where they died.
Adolphus Culver, a Civil War casualty died November 26, 1864 at the Base Hospital In Virginia aged 26 years, 4 months and 3 days. His body was brought home for burial directly behind the church.
After a few years Cynthia remarried to the widower Reuben Mattison or Madison (born 1818 in Rhode Island and died in this area before 1893). Reuben signed the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact. His first wife was named Sarah according to the 1850 Tuscarora Township census. . She must have passed young for him to marry Cynthia Hardy Culver October 27, 1868. Reuben and Sarah resided in the area of where Joe and Mary Matier reside today. They were the parents of at least four sons and a daughter named Abigail that married Daniel MaGee. She died February 23, 1880 and is buried in the Madison Cemetery on the Dale Bennett property on the Board Road.
Cynthia and Reuben were the parents of Hardy Madison born about 1870. On April 17, 1897 Hardy married Mrs. Amy Dexter. Hardy was listed on the 1870 Tuscarora Township Census as Hardy Hall age 1 year. He is living with Reuben and Cynthia Madison. They must have adopted him from a nearby family of Halls as he is Hardy Madison in 1880 census.
Cynthia kept the property adjacent to the Culver Homestead for her daughter until she became of age. The property was deeded back to the Culver farm, which is now owned by Dale and Carol Brotzman. It has been in the family since before 1845. The Brotzman/Culver Pennsylvania Century Farm was officially designated in August 2001. Margaret or Maggie as she was known by, and her husband Walter Scott were residing in Lopez, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania September 10, 1892 when they sold her property in Tuscarora Township to James Jarvis Culver for 200 hundred dollars. They moved on to California with Cynthia.
Lot 11 Chester B Culver lot
Culver, Chester B. August 6, 1869 - December 4, 1937
Wavie (S.) B. (Bennett) June 27, 1872 – November 13, 1954
Chet was the son of Aaron and Estella Buck Culver and Wavy the daughter of Davis Dimock and Cornelia Very Bennett. They were married November 18, 1890 according to the Bennett Genealogy. I have wills to support documentation of this family. Their children were: Marthena Culver (1891 - June 6, 1893 buried here at Beaver Meadows) and Ralph Culver buried here in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Both Chet and Wavie’s services were held here at the church.
Wavie received her unusually beautiful name from the rolling wheat fields the day she was born. Her father looked out and seen the beautiful waving wheat, and remarked we will name her Wavie!
Chester Culver was a trustee to the Beaver Meadows Church. His wife was likened to a patron saint to the Ladies Aide doing whatever was needed. This family along with their son Ralph and his wife Ruth kept the church going through the hardest of times. They paid for a stained glass church window, which was to be left blank in honor of those who could not afford to pay $50.00. The window was later sold to the Clifford Clapper grandchildren in honor of their grandparents. As a preservation act, the funds were used to repair and place storm protection on the windows. We are grateful to Wavy for excellent records kept in the Sunday school notebooks as to projects that were being done in the early 1900’s to preserve and improve the church.
1900 United States Federal Census about Wavie S Culver
Name: Wavie S Culver Age: 28
Birth Date: Jun 1871 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania Race: White
Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Chester B Culver
Marriage Year: 1890 Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 2
Household Members: Name Age
Chester B Culver 30
Wavie S Culver 28
Ralph S Culver 4
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Aaron B Culver
Name: Aaron B Culver Gender: Male Race: White
Age: 92 Birth Date: 15 Apr 1832 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 12 Feb 1925 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Culver Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Martha Brink Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 19263
Wavie Bennett Culver in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Wavie Bennett Culver [Wavie Bennett Bennett]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 82 Birth Date: 27 Jun 1872
Birth Place: Stevens Township, Brad County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 13 Nov 1954 Death Place: Meshoppen, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: David D Bennett
Mother Name: Cornelia Very
Certificate Number: 97446
Chester and Wavie Bennett Culver courtesy of the Bennett genealogy
Lot 142 Old section of the cemetery
*** Culver, James C., August 1, 1802 – November 5, 1885
Margaret French, his wife March 12, 1807 – April 4, 1888
James was a Captain in the Pennsylvania State Militia. They were married December 29, 1824 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the famed Rev. War hero Timothy Culver and Mary Brink Culver who resided with them when they removed from the Ulster area of Bradford County to Tuscarora Township. Margaret was the daughter of Aaron and Mary Meyers French. They called the property Francis and Jeanette Brotzman, now owned by Dale and Carol Brotzman on the Board Road home. Mary Brink Culver died here February 25, 1825. It is not known where she is buried. Possibly here at Beaver Meadows, maybe Stevensville, we just do not know as there is no headstone located anywhere for her nor positive records of her burial place.
The will of Margaret Culver records she was to be buried directly behind the “Beaver Meadows Meeting House”. Please take note she referred to the church as a meetinghouse, not a church. This family was traditionally Congregational before coming to Beaver Meadow. James signed the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact. There were accommodations made for the Congregationalists in the Compact.
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplac
Nathan C. COBB Self M Male W 43 PA Farmer VT CT
Josephine COBB Wife M Female W 38 PA Keeping House PA NJ
Dutton C. COBB Son S Male W 20 PA Farmer PA PA
Lottie Maud COBB Dau S Female W 13 PA At School PA PA
Luanna R. COBB Dau S Female W 4 PA PA PA
James C. CULVER FatherL M Male W 77 PA CT NJ
Margaret CULVER MotherL M Female W 74 NJ NJ NJ
Source Information: 188 Census Place Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Lot 44, James C Culver lot
Culver, James C. (January 12) 1873 – 1923 (October 15)
FLT Flag stand adjacent to his grave
Anna Jones his wife 1866 – 1963 (June 2) age 96 years
James either married his first wife Myrtle Hoover (February 01, 1878 -November 06, 1955) on March 22, 1896 or July 4, 1896. They had three sons Jarvis, Harold and Almon Culver. They divorced. Myrtle, daughter of George and Florence Tallady moved to California. She remarried to John C. Gross 1859 - 1928. James Culver was married for a second time on February 11, 1905 to Anna Jones the daughter of William and Betsey Jones February 11, 1905, by Rev. A. E. Potter and by witnessed by the George Wood family and Elmer Clapper. They were married at West Auburn, PA
James was the son of James Jarvis and Catherine Potter Culver. James did a little counterfeiting of quarters with LeRoy Featherbay and another unidentified man in his younger years. They did the counterfeiting in what is known as the Cecil Repsher home. They sent Clark Brotzman to town to buy them chewing tobacco with the coins. He didn’t know they were counterfeit!
A Hettie Marbaker clipping Killed by the Hootch
On Sunday Afternoon, James C. Culver and two other friends met at the home of Walter Scott, up Clapper Hill way. It is alleged the company did a little "Celebrating" with some "Hooch" to help things along. Two of the men went home sometime during the night, and Scott went to bed. The next morning he arose and was horrified to find Culvers lifeless body alongside the kitchen stove. Scott summoned help, and Dr. Austin of town was called. Under the circumstances he declined to give a death certificate and directed that the coroner be notified. Which was one, and that official was Dr. A. B. Lyon of Ulster and accompanied District Attorney Schrier of Bradford County proceed with an investigation. A post mortem examination was held and the deceased mans stomach was removed for analysis. It is said by Scott that the party had been drinking, "but not enough to hurt themselves." However the truth of this statement is not born out of -- Culvers death. Culver was a man of about 50 years and was survived by his widow, and estimable woman. Funeral services will be held at his home this Wednesday and internment will be held in the Beaver Meadow Cemetery.
1900 Census, Tuscarora Twp, shows Myrtle's age quite a bit different. And it also says she is mother of only one child (Herals) and one is living. What about Jarvis?
Culver, James C head Jan 1873 27 md 1y PA PA PA
Myrtle S wife Feb 1878 22 " PA PA PA mother of 1 child, 1 living
Herald son Jul 1897 2 PA PA PA
James C Culver in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: James C Culver Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 50
Birth Date: 12 Jan 1873 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 15 Oct 1923 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Janis Culver
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Catherine Potter
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 109480
Instrument #: 190500014
Instrument Type: MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: BRADFORD
Municipality: NO MUNICIPALITY
Recording Status: VERIFIED
Notes: MALE AGE 32 FEMALE AGE 35 MARRIED 2/11/1905
MALE FEMALE
CULVER,JAMES C
CULVER,JAMES AKA
JONES,ANNA
Anna L Culver United States Census, 1910 Name: Anna L Culver
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 43 Marital Status: Married
Race: White Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1867
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
James C Culver Head M 37 Pennsylvania
Anna L Culver Wife F 43 Pennsylvania
Jarvis J Culver Father M 68 Pennsylvania
Anna Culver in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Age: 53 Birth Year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: Board Road Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: James C Culver
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
James C Culver 46
Anna Culver 53
Jarvis J Culver 79
Glenn Kelly 19
Morton
Marbaker and James Culver
Lot 44, James J. Culver lot
*** Culver, J. J. (James Jarvis) (May 17) 1840 – 1922 (January 11)
Company C 203rd PA Volunteers
Catherine E. (Elizabeth Potter) Culver, (April 13) 1838 – 1906 (February 17)
He was the son of James C. and Margaret French Culver
She was the daughter of Rufus and Catherine Johnston Potter
They were married March 3, 1866 by Rev. Ezekiel Mintz. She had been previously married to Timothy Culver, the brother of James Jarvis Culver.
He had convinced his brother to enlist in the Civil War, when he was killed he vowed to marry and take care of his widow. which he did. The three brothers Adolphus, Timothy and James Jarvis Culver served, only James Jarvis returned.
James J. Culver passed away at the home of his son James, on Wednesday January 11, after a brief illness. In the passing of Mr. Culver it takes away another one of our aged Veterans from our midst. Mr. Culver has been in poor health for many years. Funeral services were held at the Beaver Meadows Church Saturday and interment in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his one son James, Mrs. Minnie Wood and Mrs. Martin Turrell of Wilkes Barre, Mrs. William Brotzman of Mehoopany, Mrs. Arthur Bennett of Silvara, and Mrs. Elisha Brotzman of Beaver Meadows. (Note he died January 11, 1922 at Beaver Meadows.) submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
Mrs. Kate (Katherine Potter) Culver died at the home of her daughter in Wilkes Barre February 17, 1906. Her remains were brought to Clapper Hill for burial. Her seven children mourn her. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman who would like to note she was first married to Timothy M Culver who died in the Civil War. She married his brother March 3 1866 the war.
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Catherene Culver
Name: Catherene Culver [Catherene Patter]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 67
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1838 Birth Place: New York State
Death Date: 17 Feb 1906 Death Place: Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Ruffs Patter Father Birth Place: New York
Mother Name: Catherine Johnson Mother Birth Place: New York
Certificate Number: 12540
1870 Tuscarora
52 53 Culver James 30 M W Farmer 1500 500 PA
Catharine 25 F W Keeping house New York
Linnie 3 F W PA
Jennie 3 F W PA
Minnie 1 F W PA
Catherine E Culver
United States Census, 1880
Name: Catherine E Culver
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1880
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 42
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Keeping House
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1838
Birthplace: New York, United States
Father's Birthplace: New York, United States
Mother's Birthplace: New York, United States
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T9
Affiliate Film Number: 1105
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
James J Culver Self M 40 Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine E Culver Wife F 42 New York, United States
Jennie D Culver Daughter F 13 Pennsylvania, United States
Minnie Culver Daughter F 11 Pennsylvania, United States
Rosella Culver Daughter F 9 Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine P Potter Mother-in-law F 63 New York, United States
James C Culver Son M 7 Pennsylvania, United States
Lennie B Culver Daughter F 13 Pennsylvania, United States
Helen Culver Daughter F 3 Pennsylvania, United States
lot 44 James J. Culver lot
Culver, Jarvis September 14, 1896
He died September 14, 1896 son of James C. and Mrytle Hoover Culver from the Culver Genealogy
lot 144 old section of the cemetery
Culver, Marthena E. died June 6, 1893 age 2 y 23 d
Duaghter of C.B. and W.B. Culver, Chester and Wavie Bennett Culver
lot 143 old section of the cemetery
Culver, Phinia C. Daughter of T M and C.E. Culver died May 7, 1864
Aged 3 years 3 months.
The daughter of Timothy and Cynthia Hardy Culver. The Plot book refers to Phinis C., infant.
lot 11 C.B. Culver lot, son and daughter-in-law
Culver, Ralph L. (Lindley) June 11, 1896 - October 13, 1973
Ruth S. (Lincolnette Spencer) January 5, 1898 - October 6, 1987
Son of Chester and Wavie Bennett Culver
daughter of Nathaniel and Lincolnette Mott Spencer
They married Oct 12, 1925 Algina, Iowa.
Ruth was a D.A.R. member, an 100 % body donor, cremated
Ralph belonged to the Laceyville lodge at least 50 years.
A clipping belonging to Mae Fassett
Wednesday evening, October (12) 1961
Ralph and Ruth Culver were honored at their 35th wedding anniversary at the Beaver Meadows Church with a mock wedding. The Groomsman were Kenneth Sharer, Bride Sue Button, Bridesmaids were Kathy Repsher and Kathy Garris; Diane Fassett and Barbara Mowry were the flower girls. Dale Brotzman was the best man and Jackie Clapper was the ring bearer. Bradley Garris gave the bride away as the father of the bride. James Garris portrayed the minister. Mr. Charles Davis of Lime hill showed slides of his recent trip to South America. The same scenes Ruth and Ralph might have seen on their Honeymoon. There were about 100 friends and neighbors attending. They were presented with an electrical appliance and served a four tier wedding cake prepared by Mrs. Arden Campbell. The Rev. Darreld Shoop read an appropriate poem
Ralph Culver and his Mansfield College friends
* Historians note: They were pillars in our church, being trustees and main supporters of the church when it was in dire need. Our church survived many lean years due to the generosity of this Culver family. They didn't have children.
Ralph S Culver United States Census, 1900
Name: Ralph S Culver
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Gender: Male Age: 4
Marital Status: Single Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Date: Jun 1896
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Chester B. Culver Head M 31 Pennsylvania
Wavie S. Culver Wife F 29 Pennsylvania
Ralph S Culver Son M 4 Pennsylvania
1940 United States Federal Census about Ralph Culver Yes Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897 Gender: Male
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania Street: 514
Inferred Residence in 1935: New York, M, New York
Residence in 1935: New York, M, New York
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Sheet Number: 3A Occupation: Farmer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 70
Class of Worker: Working on own account Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Marie Culver 67
Ralph Culver 43
Ruth S Culver 42
1900 United States Federal Census about Ruth Spencer
Name: Ruth Spencer Age: 2 Birth Date: Jan 1898
Birthplace: Iowa Home in 1900: Algona, Kossuth, Iowa
Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Status: Single
Father's: N Spencer Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's Name:L Spencer Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members: Name Age
N Spencer 35
L Spencer 35
Fred Spencer 4
Ruth Spencer 2
Ann Beckely 17
Helen Shouholtz 24
Charlott Sweeney 25
Tillie Peiscle 23
Helen Eddy 21
Harriett Smith 36
Anna Samson 23
Nettie Durant 30
Alice Simpson 23
L M Holton 50
L C Bowers 32
Edna Milford
Corrie Schichtl
Sadie Taylor
Minnie J Coat 30
Alice Hanaford 27
J M Sniffen 25
L ?? Colton 27
1910 United States Federal Census about Ruth Spencer
Name: Ruth Spencer Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: abt 1898 Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1910: Kansas City Ward 4, Jackson, Missouri
Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Nathanial Spencer Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's Name: Lincolnette Spencer Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members: Name Age
Nathanial Spencer 45
Lincolnette Spencer 45
Frederick Spencer 14
Ruth Spencer 12
Sarah K Mott 80
Clipping form the Celia Benscoter collection
Ralph Culver, a well known in the area dies (handwritten 10-13-1973)
Ralph L. (Lindley) Culver, 77, of Clapper Hill, (Laceyville R.D.2) died late Saturday unexpectedly at home (October 13, 1973). He was born on Bridge Street Wyalusing, son of the late Chester and Wavie Bennett Culver (June 11, 1896). He lived at the Clapper Hill residence for many years where he operated a dairy farm until he retired seven years ago. He was a member of the board of directors of the Grange National Bank of Laceyville, a board member and past President of the Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company of Wyalusing. He was a director of the Agway Incorporate, chairman of the Agway budget committee and active in Daiymen's League. He attended the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church where he was a director of the Beaver Meadows Cemetery association. A 50 year member of the Franklin F&AM Lodge Number 263 and a member and past President of the Laceyville Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife the former Ruth Spencer and three cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the B.O. Sheldon funeral home Laceyville with the Rev Al B. Jayne of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Newspaper clipping of Bessie Benscoter
Ruth S. Culver, of Beaver Meadows, R.D. 2 Laceyville, died Tuesday October 6, 1978 in Tyler memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock. She was born in Algna, Iowa the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Lincolnette Mott Spencer. She worked as a home extension teacher throughout the Bradford county and Laceyville areas for many years. She was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and its Ladies Aid society, and was the organist and past treasure of the church. She was a member of the Wyalusing Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revaluation, the Camptown Civi Club, The Towanda Garden club, and the Meshoppen Order of the Eastern star. Mrs. Culver enjoyed painting and received many awards for her work. She was precede d in death by her husband Ralph who died in 1973. Surviving are two nieces and one nephew. Memorial services will be held today at the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church with the Rev. Margaret Reid officiating. Arrangements by Sheldon Funeral home, Main street Laceyville. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Ruth Lincolnette Spencer Culver January 05, 1898 - October 06, 1987
*** Culver, Timothy M. died June 2, 1865 Ft. Monroe, Virginia at age 29 y 1 m PV Co. C. 203rd is etched on the stone
He died between June 1 and June 10, 1865 by military file, another Ť
source quotes June 7, 1865
He was born May 10, 1836, the son of James C. and Margaret French Culver, he married Catherine Potter in December 1858
* Historians note regarding the Culver family origin. All of the church families whose ancestry comes from the Culvers originate from James C. and Margaret French Culver. They came to Tuscarora Township prior to 1845. They brought with them his mother, Margaret Brink Culver. She was born March 8, 1764 the daughter of James and Rachel Brink Culver. She could well be the first death in the Beaver Meadows area on February 25, 1845. Her husband the famed Revolutionary War hero Timothy Culver had died in Hornbook, Pennsylvania February 1, 1829 where he was buried. It is not known where she was buried. The Culvers made their home where the Francis Brotzman family called home. The farm has been in the Culver family in one branch or another every since. The present owner as of November 2000 is Francis Dale and Carol Hoose Brotzman. The children of James C. and Margaret French were as follows: Louanna and Daniel who died as infants, Harriet (Mrs. John Clapper), James Jarvis who married Catherine Potter Culver widow of his brother Timothy Culver, Timothy Culver married Catherine Potter, Adolphus Culver who married Cynthia Hardy, Mary (Mrs. Nathan Perry Babcock), Aaron who married Estella Buck, Elizabeth (Mrs. Andrew Cobb, Mrs. Elmer Cobb) Josephine (Mrs. Nathan Cobb) and Margaret (Mrs. George Hughes and Mrs. Suel Warner). Incidentally the Cobbs, Nathan, Andrew and Elmer were all sons of Calvin and Phoebe Stone Cobb. Timothy and Adolphus Culver died in the Civil War. James Jarvis had encouraged his brother Timothy to join. When he was killed, he was devastated. It is said that is why when he came home from the war he married Timothy’s widow Catherine Potter, daughter of Rufus and Catherine Johnston Potter.
The early Culver family tree evolves as follows: Timothy Culver Jr. was born December 29, 1741. He married second to Mary Brink that died in Tuscarora Township. He was the son of Timothy Culver Sr. a Loyalist in the American Revolution. He fled to Canada. Timothy Sr. was married to Ann. His father was John Culver 1640 – 1725 married to Mercy Clark daughter of James Clark. John’s father was Edward Culver married to Ann Ellis, his father was Edward Culver born 1600 in England. His father was John Culver. Mary Brink was the daughter of James and Rachel Bunnell Brink. This is another large family tree culminating with Thomas Bunnell born in 1609. Without going into great detail, the Revolutionary War soldier Timothy was married first to Rebecca Clark, a Loyalist. This may have been the reason for the divorce! Our branch of Culvers is very patriotic to the good old USA. Timothy’s father retreated to Canada. Members of this family can claim memberships in the DAR and Loyalist organizations.