Surnames Starting with S Through Z:
William Schweitzer lot 54 two grave lot
William Schweitzer December 3, 1906 - May 3, 1984
cremated aged 77 years
Bill never married, however after Amelia Carter Tiffany passed, resided with Mary Ross Wilcox Schweitzer. He was born in Struttgart, Germany. He came to the U.S.A. about age nine. Amelia Carter Tiffany cared for him and four other boys. He intern took care of her the rest of his life. He was a bookkeeper.
William Schweitzer in the New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944
Name: William Schweitzer
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1906 Birth Place: Germany
Arrival Year: 1927
Naturalization Record Type: Petition for Naturalization
Event Date: 18 Jan 1935
Event Place: New York, USA
Court: Southern District, New York
lot 150a William Schweitzer lot (two grave lot)
Schweitzer, Mary Helena (adopted name Ross, married Chester Wilcox)
Mary has a beautifully etched flagstone from the Kelley quarry just as she had wished for.
August 18, 1917 - August 12, 1995 aged 79
Mary was cremated, she was 39 and still holding!
A memorial service was held from the cemetery August 26, 1995
just as Mary had wished. Her friend Herb Button conducted the service.
Mary was adopted as a child by Dr. Napolean B. Ross and his Mary Agnes of Binghamton, New York. She married Chester Wilcox, and was the mother of
five children: Paul, Rosemary, Charles, Martin, and Raymond
Wilcox
* Historian's note: She was a great piano player who learned to play by ear. She was always there when the church needed cleaning, ready and willing to help for whatever needed doing. She started to compile a history of the area which I have included in this book. Mary was one of my best buddies!
From visiting with Raymond Wilcox her son, I see how much she needed the love of the community, and she had it. She felt no love in her home life before 1970 when she left her husband Chester Wilcox to strike out on her own as a battered wife. At first she went to Clarks Summit to work for Bill Schweitzer, and later to his home on Clapper Hill which was the former Joel and Josephine Clapper Carter homestead. She never married Bill. She was his common law wife.
1920 United States Federal Census about Hanah H Ross Name: Hanah H Ross
[Mary H. Ross] [Thomas L Ross] Age: 2 [2 4/12]
Birth Year: abt 1918 [abt 1917] Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Binghamton Ward 10, Broome, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Adopted Daughter [Daughter]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Napoleon Ross Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Mary A Ross Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Members: Name Age
Napoleon Ross 41
Mary A Ross 49
Hanah H Ross 2 [2 4/12]
1930 United States Federal Census Record
about Mary H Ross Name: Mary H Ross
Home in 1930: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Parent's Name: Mary
others in the household
Mary Ross 58
Mary H Ross 12 born NY parents born NY
Charles A Wallace 36 a roomer from PA
Jacob Gabrowski 40 from Lituania a roomer
M Kate Jones 72 from New York a roomer
1940 United States Federal Census about Mary Wilcox
Name: Mary Wilcox
Age: 22 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Bethlehem, Albany, New York
Street: Delaware Avenue House Number: 84
Inferred Residence in 1935: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Residence in 1935: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 61B
Occupation: Housework Industry: At Home
Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Chester E Wilcox 26
Mary Wilcox 22
Mary Schweitzer and Charlie Brotzman on her 77th birthday party.
Her first ATV ride
http://hattonexley.homestead.com/Brotzman.html
Welcome to the Brotzman Site! Before I begin telling you about our "Family Site" I want to mention a wonderful friend, Mary Schweitzer. Mary was born August 18, 1917 and left us on August 12, 1995. She was a wonderful friend and inspired me to write my first book. I might not have done it without her encouragement. The song you are listening to is " Danny Boy" and Mary played it so beautifully! She played by ear and was such a wonderful friend. So, to Mary, from Carol..."Danny Boy."
lot 56 John Place lot, son in law
*** Scott, Bert David February 22, 1927 - July 21, 1970
N.Y. PFC 383 Mil Pol BN WWII
Wife: Thelma Place, Daughter of John and Effie Grose Place
He was a chef at the Mark Twain Hotel in Elmira, NY
lot 185 Joyce Searfoss lot
Richard L. (Louis) Searfoss August 2, 1931 - May 19, 1995 aged 63
Born in Sayre, PA, passed away in Monroeton, PA.
Joyce (Rose) (Cobb) July 14, 1933 -
Son of Harold Ellsorth "Dutch" Searfoss and Augusta Carmer Searfoss
Daughter of Olin and Edna Stevens (nee Corby) Cobb
Name: Richard L. Searfoss
Last Residence:
18832 Monroeton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
BORN: 2 Aug 1931 Died: 19 May 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
RICHARD L. SEARFOSS, 63 of Monroeton RR 1 died Friday, May 19, 1995. He was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Sayre, the son of the Harold and Augusta Carner Searfoss. He was a member of the Franklindale Christian Church. He faithfully served as a bottle maker at the Thatcher Glass Co. for 33 ½ years. Mr. Searfoss spent many happy hours in his wood shop creating his own treasures. Survivors are: his wife, Joyce at home; daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mari Linda) Barrett of Sayre and Theresa and her fiancé, David Wilkerson of Franklindale; sons and daughter-in-law; Roger Searfoss of Waverly, N.Y., Vic Searfoss of Gillett and Ron and Cheryl Searfoss of Franklindale; a daughter-in-law, Edna Searfoss of Towanda; grandchildren; Chris, Shawn, Josh, Jennifer, Matt, Jake, Ryan, Heather, Shane and Greg; three great-grandchildren; Alicia, James and Kristen; brothers; Harry of Sayre, Skip of Sayre, Leo of Cortland and Clyde of Michigan; sisters, Arleta Strange of Binghamton, Liz Kinney of Sayre, Betty Sackett of Athens and Tillie Searfoss of Sayre and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. As per Mr. Searfoss’ wishes there will be no viewing of funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to the Activities Fund of the Bradford County Manor or the charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review The obituary is courtesy of Pat Gobea
Richard L Ianson in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Richard L Ianson Should be Searfoss
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania Street: First House Number: 102
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 11A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members: Name Age
Horold E Searfoss 49
Augusta M Searfoss 46
Arletta M Searfoss 21
Leo N Searfoss 16
Betty K Ianson 13
Clyde A Ianson 11
Le Roy E Ianson 10
Richard L Ianson 8
Alzina P Ianson 5
Flora L Cormer 35
Joyce Cobb in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Joyce Cobb Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1940: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
House Number: 69
Inferred Residence in 1935: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 4A
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
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 146 old section of the cemetery
Funeral home Obituary of Joyce Searfoss
Joyce R. Searfoss, 83, of Monroeton, PA passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Sayre, PA, the twelfth child of the late Olin C. and Edna (Stevens) Cobb. Joyce lived in Laceyville in her younger years and moved to Sayre as a young teen. She graduated from Sayre High School, Class of 1951. She married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Searfoss on September 20, 1952 and they shared 43 years together, raising their children, hunting and fishing. They spent as much time as they could at their cabin on Barclay Mountain, finally moving there in 1972. Joyce also loved auctions, baking, cooking, and crocheting baby blankets which she gifted to all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was also very proud of having 5 generations, not once but 3 times. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dick and all of her brothers Glenn, Carl, Robert, Lewis, and Bryce and sisters Mary, Helen, Esther, Mabel, Eleanor, and Gladys. Joyce is survived by her children and their families Mari (Rich) Barrett of Bentley Creek, PA, Roger Searfoss of Elmira, NY, Victor Searfoss of Gillett, PA, Ronnie (Cheryl) Searfoss of Monroeton, PA and Theresa Brown of Monroeton, PA, her grandchildren Christopher Miller, Shawn (Katie) Miller, Joshua (Dani) Miller, Jennifer (Jared) Davis, Matthew (Moriah) Barrett, Jacob (Alisha) Barrett, Ryan (Kristen) Searfoss, Heather (Thad) Wilcox, Noelle Searfoss, Shane Searfoss and Greg (Christy) Bishop, granddaughter-in-law Billie Jo Miller. great-grandchildren Alicia (Brandon), Jimmy, Kristin (Craig), Zachary, Emma, Lennox, Hannah, Alyssa, Annie, Dalton, Briley, Sophia, Bryce, Eris, Dallas, Elinor, Meeah, Ethynn, and soon to be born Haven, great-great-grandchildren Landon, Colton and Reagan. She is also survived by brothers-in-law Skip (Betty) Searfoss, Leo Searfoss, and Clyde Searfoss, and sister-in-law Tillie Searfoss. She also leaves behind her grandpup, Fancy and her kitties, who gave her much joy.
As per Joyce’s wishes, there will be no services or calling hours. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, PA. We wish to thank the doctors and nurses at Troy Hospital for the wonderful care given to Mom this past week. God Bless you all!
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Sharer, Caroline Pickett, wife of James Sharer born in New York about 1810
Caroline died April 6, 1879 age 60 years, married March 02, 1842
the stone had some inscription that is nearly impossible to read.
Daughter of Samuel and Nancy Avery Pickett
One Less to love ? one more to ?
1870 United States Federal Census about James Sharer
Name: James Sharer
Age in 1870: 60
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post Office: East Spring Hill
Household Members: Name Age
James Sharer 60
Caroline Sharer 50
Cyrus Maxfield 26
Amelia Maxfield 24
Henry B Maxfield 3
Ernest A Maxfield 2
lot 141 old section of the cemetery
Sharer, George A. (Mrs. Margaret) Maggie L. Clapper
Daughter of John and Harriet Culver Clapper, died July 17, 1884 age 33 y 9 m
Daughter of George the son of William and Leafy Featherbay Sharer
Her stone is flat on the ground; broken and partially covered with earth.
George Sharer was buried in Stevensville 1901
He married second Carrie Wood January 7, 1886.
1880 Pike Township Bradford County, PA
39 42 Sharer George 27 M hus miller PA PA PA
39 42 Margaret 27 F wife housekeeper PA PA PA
lot 73 Llewellyn Sharer lot
Sharer, Llewellyn (Erwin) (July 6)1873 - 1959(January 10, 1959)
Angie (Angeline Corby)(January 2) 1879 - 1947 (January 21)
Son of James and Elizabeth Coleman Sharer
Daughter of William T. and Rose Babcock Corby
Angie was raised by her Great Uncle Aaron and Estelle Culver when her mother passed away.
* Historian's note regarding children: They reared 2 sons and 3 daughters. Ralph, Donald, Grace Bennett (Mrs. Marion), Ruth Bennett (Mrs. Wayne), and Anna Cobb, Mrs. Harry). They also raised their granddaughter Dorothy Bennett when their daughter Ruth died shortly after giving birth.
Llewellyn E Sharer in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Llewellyn E Sharer
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 85
Birth Date: 6 Jul 1873 Birth Place Stevens Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 10 Jan 1959 Death Place: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Sharer
Mother Name: Elizabeth Coleman
Certificate Number: 2408
the Foyle Nursing Home, Towanda, Pennsylvania
Angeline Corby Sharer in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Angeline Corby Sharer [Angeline Corby Corby]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 68
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1879 Birth Place: Eaton Township, Wya County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 20 Jan 1947 Death Place: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: William Corby
Father Birth Place: Eaton Township, Wys County, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Rose Bobcock
Mother Birth Place: Bradfrod County, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: L Lewellyn Sharer
Certificate Number: 1280
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A newspaper clipping belonging to Mae Fassett
Llewellyn Erwin (L.E.) Sharer (Lou) (July 06, 1873 - January 10, 1959, Buried on the 12th)
Llewelyn (Lou) Sharer, 85, of Clapper Hill, Laceyville RD, died Friday night at the Foyle Nursing Home, Towanda following a long illness. He was born in Stevensville. He operated a farm in the Stevensville area for many years. He had been a member of the Laceyville IOOF Lodge for more than 50 years. Survived by two sons, Donald of Laceyville and Walter of Laceyville; 2 daugthers Mrs. M.V. (Grace) Bennett of Laceyville and Mrs. Mrs Harry (Anna) Cobb of Wyalusing R.D.1: 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Laceyville with Rev. Irving Bossert officiating. Burial in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. (He was the son of James and Elizabeth Coleman Sharer)
A second clipping
The funeral for Llewellyn Sharer was held from the Sheldons Funeral home in Laceyville, PA. The Rev. Irving Bossert officiated. Burial was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. His wife the former Angie Corby died in 1947. Pallbearers were Elston Wootton, Max and Carl Whitney, Eldred Pickett, Clifford Clapper and Glenn Hunsinger
Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Marcella Whitney's collection of obits
Mrs. L. E. Sharer ( Nee Angeline Ceclilia Corby) of Clapper Hill passed away at her home last evening (January 21, 1947). Mrs. Sharer was born January 02, 1879 at Eatonville, PA., but spent the greater part of her life at Clapper Hill. The survivors are her husband, 2 sons, Donald of Laceyville and Walter of Clapper Hill; 2 daughters; Mrs. Marian Bennett of Silvara and Mrs. Harry Cobb of Spring Hill; a son in law Wayne Bennett and his daughter Dorothy at home. Funeral services will be held at the home January 23, at 2 p.m. Rev. Blewett will officiate and interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Llewellyn L Sharer in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Llewellyn L Sharer [Lewellyn E Sharer]
Birth Year: abt 1874 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 88 Family Number: 90 Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: Yes Lives on Farm: Yes Age at First Marriage: 30 Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Llewellyn L Sharer 56
Angie Sharer 51
Donald Sharer 25 [23]
Walter Sharer 22
Ruth Sharer 20
Anna Sharer 13 3]
Lot 36 Walter H Sharer lot
Walter H. Sharer (Sept 15) 1907 - 1998 (September 5)
Mable W. (Wootton) May 1, 1913 - March 27, 1978
Son of Llewellyn and Angeline Corby Sharer
Daughter of H. Olin and Ina Beeman Wootton
They were married September 15, 1931
Children: Ralph, Ronald, Howard, Norma Jean, Kenneth
He resided on the same farm his entire life.
Home in 1940: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Route 274 Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 4B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 71
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 65
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Walter Sharer 31
Mable Sharer 26
Ralph Sharer 6
Howard Sharer 5
Ronald Sharer 3
Iowna Jean Sharer 2
Glen Hunsinger 31
Howard Sharer, Randy Campbell and Walter sharer
Lot 36 Walter H Sharer lot
Ralph Walter Sharer April 08, 1933 - June 28, 2007
Son of Walter and Mabel Wootton Sharer
Daily Review June 29, 2007
Mr. Ralph W. Sharer, age 74, of RR 3, Box 3370, Laceyville, Pa., passed away at his home on Clapper Hill, Pa., after a lengthy illness, on Thursday morning, June 28, 2007. He was a beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle (father and grandfather) to his extended family. He was born at the Mills Hospital, in South Towanda, Pa., on April 8, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Mable Wootton Sharer. Ralph was a graduate of the Wyalusing High School, class of 1951. Ralph was a retired dairy farmer and logger, having worked in those fields all of his life. Ralph had a passion for flying and once owned his own plane. He recently received the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Award for having voted consecutively for the past 50 years. He was a lifetime member of the Beaver Meadows Church, and he was a Stevens Township supervisor for a number of years. Surviving are his brothers, Ronald Sharer, Howard and his wife, Joyce Sharer, and Kenneth Sharer, and a sister, Norma Jean (Sharer) and her husband, Arden Campbell, all of Clapper Hill. He was a special uncle to Randy and his wife, Sandy Campbell, of Clapper Hill, Rick and his wife, Robin Campbell, of LeRaysville, Pa., Lynn Campbell of Clapper Hill, Linda and her husband, Steve Bennett, of Golden Hill, Pa., Aaron and his wife, Andrea Campbell, of Clapper Hill, Jennifer and her husband, Ralph Newton, of Terrytown, Pa., and Dr. Jill Sharer, and her husband, Phillip Prater, of Canonsburg, Pa. Ralph will also be missed by several great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as his friends, for his contagious smile, humor and his dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mable Sharer, and by his beloved dog, Kiefer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 1, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, with the Rev. Lori Robinson of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, C/O Kathy Sperry, RR 3, Box 53, Meshoppen, Pa. 18630, or to the Memorial Hospice, Towanda, Pa. 18848, in memory of Mr. Ralph Sharer. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
lot 55 Adella Hawley lot
Sherwood, Dolly Ann infant from plot book records
Daughter of James and Caroline Fassett Sherwood
stillborn October 3, 1957
She is buried on top of Grandma Adella Hawley. There is no headstone stone
lot 55 Adella Hawley lot
Sherwood, James Webber June 24, 1935 - June 1960
His wife was Caroline Leutechie Fassett
Son of Linn and Ruth Webber Sherwood
They were married October 8, 1955 the obituary records July 26 as the date the body was found.
James W Sherwood in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Sherwood
Age: 3 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
House Number: 72
Sheet Number: 4B
Attended School or College: No
Household Members: Name Age
Linn B Sherwood 29
Ruth W Sherwood 33
James W Sherwood 3
Harlan B Sherwood 1
Eva B Sherwood 59
James Weber Sherwood in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: James Weber Sherwood
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 24
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1936 Birth Place: Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 19 Jul 1960 Death Place: Rural Farest Lake, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania,
Father Name: Lynn Sherwood
Mother Name: Ruth Weher
Spouse Name: Careline Fassett Sherwood
Certificate Number: 70466
* Historian's note: His mother, Ruth Webber Sherwood, was a teacher in West Auburn School.
lot 55 Adella Hawley lot, grandchild Jeannette
Shoemaker, Albert (October 27) 1934 - 1984 (December 13)
Jeanette Eltheada Fassett (November 4) 1939 - 1984 (December 13)
(Joseph)Joey their son (January 14) 1970 - 1984 (December 13)
She was the daughter of Olin and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett
Albert was the son of Albert and Ruth Shoemaker
They were cremated, headstone dates are in error, the headstone was obtained through donations and the Tuscarora Township Historical Society.
They were murder victims
Daily Review
Fire claims lives of Albert Shoemaker 50
Jeanette Shoemaker, 45 and Joseph Shoemaker 14
Albert and Jeanette Shoemaker and their son Joseph died Thursday evening December 13, 1984 as a result of a fire that destroyed their home near Herrickville.
Albert Shoemaker, 50 was born in Meshoppen, PA. The son of Albert and Ruth Shoemaker. He attended Meshoppen Schools and was a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. He was also a member of various fire companies.
Jeanette Shoemaker was born in Tuscarora Township the daughter of Olin Fassett and the late Mae Holly (Hawley) Fassett. She graduated from Wyalusing High School and she was also a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Her survivors include her father Olin, Silvara, Helen Wimberly of Daytona Beach Florida, Wanda Fassett of Silvara and Caroline Elsworth of New Albany. Her brother Morris of Silvara; several Aunts and Uncles and Nieces and Nephews.
Joseph Shoemaker 14, was born in Tunkhannock the son of Albert and Jeanette Shoemaker. He was a ninth grade student at the Wyalusing Valley high School.
He was a member of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church, 4H and Boy Scouts. There were memorial services for all three held Sunday at noon at Herrickville Wesleyan Church. Interment will be at a later date at Beaver Meadows. Funeral arrangements were through Kenneth D. Kerr Funeral home, Church Street Wyalusing PA. Albert Shoemaker October 37, 1934 - December 13, 1984, Jeanette Eltheada Fassett November 4, 1939 - December 13, 1984, Joseph Shoemaker January 14, 1970 - December 13, 1984.......Submitted by Carol Brotzman
lot 55 Adella Hawley lot
Shoemaker, Paul Edward October 2, 1982
stillborn son of Albert and Jeannette Fassett Shoemaker
no stone, the entire family has passed on
lot 102 Paul Shook and Fred Benscoter lot
Shook, Nancy Lou October 11, 1952 - December 28, 1952
age 10 weeks 4 days
the headstone has little booties
She was the daughter of Paul and Connie Barber Shook
Connie was raised by her mother and step father Lloyd and Freda
McCormick.
Nancy Lou Shook in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Nancy Lou Shook
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 2/12
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1952 Birth Place: Meshoppen, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 29 Dec 1952 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Paul Shook
Mother Name: Connie Barber
Certificate Number: 102476
lot 90 Perry Denson lot
Shumway, John (December 16) 1865 - 1890 (March 20)
William Shumway (January 8) 1852 - (April) 1870
T hey are listed on the headstone with Perry Denson.
These two Shumways found in the plot book may have been the two children removed from Spring Hill, Ackley cemetery. May 13, 1915 they were reinterred at Beaver Meadows. (Information from TTHS found 1994)
Lot 119 Samuel Singer Lot
*** Singer, Samuel May 17, 1888 - May 1, 1955
PA PFC Co. M. 55 Inf. WWl PH
Lot 69 Calvin Wooddruff Lot
His wife Adelia B. Frisbie Woodruff, Adelia married first to Lonnie Devine, second to Calvin Woodruff and third to Samuel Singer
Daughter of Matilda Wells and Aaron frisbie
Calvin was married first to Juliet Ross June 27, 1853 - July 17, 1910
This Photo and the other photo of Samuel Singer can be found on the following URL http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12960203/person/454680462/media/3?pgnum=1&pg=0&pgpl=pid%7cpgNum
A newspaper clipping, no source
Funeral services for Samuel Singer of 3 Harrison Street Tunkhannock, a veteran of World War I were held at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. Rev. William Reid officiated. Burial was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clifford Clapper, Eldred and Harry Pickett, Ralph Sharer and Elston and Olin Wootton. Memorial services were held last night at the Billings Funeral home 64 Bridge Street Tunkhannock by Bennis Strong Post of the American legion Tunkhannock. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Samuel Singer May 17, 1888 - May 01, 1955 was the son of John and Elizabeth Hughes Singer. He was married to Adelia Frisbie Woodruff
Samuel Singer in the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Samuel Singer
Birth Date: 17 May 1888
Death Date: 1 May 1955
Cemetery: Beaver Meadow
Cemetery Location: Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania
Samuel Singer in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Samuel Singer
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 66
Birth Date: 17 May 1888 Birth Place: Sandy Run, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 1 May 1955 Death Place: Tunkhannock, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Singer
Mother Name: Elizabeth Hughes
Certificate Number: 47590
Adelia B Singer in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Adelia B Singer [Adelia B Frisbie]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 71
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1887 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 8 Mar 1959 Death Place: Mahoning, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Caron Frisbie [Aaron Frisbie]
Mother Name: Matilda Willer Matilda Wells]
Certificate Number: 26628
A clipping from the Mae Fassett collection
Laceyville, Mrs. Adelia Singer, 71 passed away (March 08, 1959) at the Danville Hospital late Sunday night following a long illness. Mrs. Singer was born (June 03, 1887) in Herrickville, a daughter of the late Aaron and Matilda Wells Frisbie. She lived and spent most of her life in Rush Township and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Ralph Stanton of Silvara, Two sons; Harold Devine of Binghamton, and Edward Woodruff of Halstead; two sisters Mrs. Bert Woodruff of Laceyville R.D. and Mrs. Francis Wildrick of Chester, PA. A brother Leslie Frisbie of Towanda,; 16 grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sheldon Funeral Home in Laceyville Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. I would like to note she married Alonzo Lonnie Devine August 03, 1903, Calvin Woodruff July 26, 1911 and Samuel Singer last
There is a small stone in the center of the flowers that records Mother
Samuel Singer stone, almost sunk away
Samuel Singer
Adelia Devine in the 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Adelia Devine
Age in 1910: 25 Birth Year: abt 1885 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Adelia Devine 25
Harold W Devine 5
Dorathy Devine 4
Cecil Devine 1 [1 8/12]
Adelia B Woodruff in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Adelia B Woodruff [Adalia B Woodruff]
Birth Year: abt 1886 Gender: Female
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Carlton, Orleans, New York
Street address: North-Creek Road Dwelling Number: 159 Family Number: 159
Age at First Marriage: 25 Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Calvin Woodruff 66
Adelia B Woodruff 44
Edward C Woodruff 16
Vanona Woodruff 13
Beatrice Woodruff 7
lot 19 W.L. Sink lot
*** Sink, Alva Lyle August 16, 1918 - December 15, 1942
PA 2 Lt. Air Corp. WWII, second Lieutenant
Son of William and Carolyn Sink
He was an airplane crash victim at Lambert Field, St. Louis, Missouri.
* Historian's note: His obit states he is survived by a wife whom he married in Missouri last Nov 10 (1941), his parents, a brother Harvey Sink, two sisters Bernita King and Leola Stevenson.
Alva Lyle Sink in the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Alva Lyle Sink
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1918
Death Date: 15 Dec 1942
Cemetery: Beaver Meadows
Cemetery Location: Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Lyle A Sink in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lyle A Sink Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 167 Family Number: 170
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Willis L Sink 43
Carolyn A Sink 40 [44]
Lyle A Sink 11
Harvey E Sink 9
Berneta A Sink 6
newspaper clipping
Alva Lyle Sink, died age 28, was killed instantly in an airplane crash at Lambert Pond, Missouri about 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday night December15, 1942 while in the service of his country. Lieut. Sink was a native of West Auburn where he was born August 16, 1918. He graduated from Rush High School in the class of '35. He had just been transferred to Seattle Washington, being enlisted in the Army five years ago, and about two years ago receiving his commission as Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. Besides his parents who live in Tunkhannock he is survived by his wife whom he married in Missouri last November 10, 1941, a brother Harvey Sink in Tunkhannock and two sisters Mrs. Leola Stevenson of Camden, New Jersey and Mrs. Berneta Kile of Tunkhannock. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
He was the son of William "Lee" Carolyn Agnes France Sink
lot 39 David Mitchell lot
Sink, E. (Edith) Louise 1912 - 1937 (July 8) age 25y 2m 22d
The first wife of Howard Ackley Sink November 03, 1910 - April 1973
Howard's mother was Clara Sink who married David P. Mitchell
Louise Sink in the 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Louise Sink
Birth Year: abt 1913 Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Cortland, Cortland, New York
Street address: Water St Ward of City: 3
House Number in Cities or Towns: 9 Dwelling Number: 7 Family Number: 9
Age at First Marriage: 17 Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Indiana Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Operator Industry: Corset Factory
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Howard Sink 18
Louise Sink 17
lot 19 W.L. Sink lot
*** Sink, Harvey E. July 31, 1920 - October 3, 1944
PA PFC 133 Inf. 34 Div. WWII
Son of and William Sink and Carolyn France Sink
He was survived by his wife Lucy Buckingham Sink (November 20, 1921 - September 21, 2001 buried in Sunnyside Cemetery) and daughter Maxine Sink (Smith). He served in the 133rd Infantry Regt along the Arno River in Italy when he died in service of his country. Lucy was the daughter of Ambrose and Anna Dotter Buckingham. Lucy married a second time to Robert Wells.
Harvey E Sink in the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Harvey E Sink
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1920
Death Date: 3 Oct 1944
Cemetery: Beaver Meadows
Cemetery Location: Tuscarora Twp Bradford Co, Pennsylvania
lot 67 Solomon B. Sink Lot
Sink, Hester (Ann) W.(Westbrook) (nee Decker) (Jan 11) 1840 - 1906 (June 27) Second wife of Isaac Sink
Isaac and his first wife Elizabeth 'Grace' Wolf 1834-1897 are buried in the Hollenback Cemetery Wilkes Barre, PA.
Isaac Sink November 24, 1824 - September 25, 1907
Hester/Hettie was the second wife of William Westbrook who died April 20, 1894 in Christian County, Illinois age 67 years. They were married October 22, 1871 in Christian County, Illinois. They were the parents of one child Sarah Etta Westbrook Sink.
Hester Westbrook married November 15, 1905 in Pennsylvania to Isaac Sink.
Hester Ann Westbrook Sink
Hester Ann Snik in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Hester Ann Snik [Hester Ann Decker]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 65
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1840 Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 27 Jun 1906 Death Place: Auburn, Ssusquehanna County Pennsylvania,
Father Name: Wm Decker Father Birth Place: Kentucky
Mother Name: Sarah Skeigs Mother Birth Place: Kentucky
Certificate Number: 52916
Hester A. Westbrook in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Hester A. Westbrook Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William Westbrook
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members: Name Age
William Westbrook 53
Hester A. Westbrook 39
Margret E. Westbrook 13
Julia Westbrook 11
Sarah E. Westbrook 7
lot 19 W.L. Sink lot
Sink, Hubert E. (Everett) 1910 - 1919 (March 26)
Son of William and Carolyn France Sink
Hubert Es Sink in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Hubert Es Sink
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 9
Birth Date: 6 Feb 1910 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Mar 1919Death Place: Auburn, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania,
Father Name: W F Sink Father Birth Place: Illinois
Mother Name: Carolyn Franse Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 39364
Lot 67 Soloman B. Sink lot
Sink, Soloman B. (Bigley ) (December 15, 1857) 1858 - 1930 (July 27)
Second wife (Sarah) Etta W. (Westbrook) married April 13, 1892
(January 15) 1873 - 1962 (November 13)
She was the daughter of William and Hester Ann "Hettie" Westbrook. William died in 1894. Hettie married Issac Sink, the father of Solomon Sink in West Auburn November 15, 1905.
Solomon Bigley Sink was the son of Isaac and Grace Wolf Sink
His first wife was Mary Matilda Clower January 10, 1859- October 26, 1891 Morrisonville City Cemetery, Morrisonville, Christian County, Illinois aged 28 years. She passed from Consumption. Daughter of Thomas Frazier Clower and Mary Elizabeth Thompkins. They were married October 26, 1882
S B Sink in the Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900
Name: S B Sink Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Etta Westbrook
Marriage Date: 13 Apr 1892
Marriage County: Christian
Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 0987611
Florence Brotzman visiting her mother Etta Sink in 1962
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Solomon Bigley Sink
Name: Solomon Bigley Sink Gender: Male Race: White Age: 72
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1857 Birth Place: Luzerne County
Death Date: 27 Jul 1930 Death Place: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Isaac Sink Father Birth Place: Luzerne County
Mother Name: Elizabeth Wolfe Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Etta Sink
Certificate Number: 70877
lot 19 W.L. Sink lot
Sink, William Lee (August 17) 1886-1962 (April 15)
Carolyn A. (Agnes) (France)(Aug 10) 1889 - 1962 (Jan 21)
Gold Star Mother and Gold Star Father flags, she lost 2 sons in WWll
They were married June 10, 1908 (by Leo Bolles diary)
He was the son of Soloman and Mary Clower Sink
She was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William France
Born to George and Catherine Boyd Harvey
He was a native White Oak, Illinois
He came to West Auburn, Pa., from Oak Park, Illinois at age six with his family. He remained there until a few years prior to his death when he had removed to Tunkhannock, Pa. His funeral was held Easter Sunday. William and Carolyn lost two sons in World War II. Lyle was one of seven soldiers who fell victim to an airplane crash at Lambert Field, St. Louis, Mo. December 15, 1942. Their other son Harvey died in battle in Italy.
Carolyn A Sink in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Carolyn A Sink [Carolyn A Harvey]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 72
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1889 Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 21 Jan 1962 Death Place: Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: George Harvey
Mother Name: Catherine Boyd
Spouse Name: William L Sink
Certificate Number: 005168-62
William Lee Sink in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: William Lee Sink
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 67
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1886
Birth Place: White Oak, Illinois
Death Date: 15 Apr 1954
Death Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Solomon B Sink
Mother Name: Matilda Clower
Certificate Number: 32847
Lee Sink in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Sink [William Lee Sink] [Carolyn Anna Sink] [Alva Lyle Sink]
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
House Number: Farm Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Carrie Sink
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Dairy Farm Employment Field: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Lee Sink 33
Carrie Sink 30
Leola Sink 8
Aloalyle Sink 1 [1 6/12]
* Historian's note regarding Solomon's family: He married October 26, 1882 to Mary Matilda Clower, she who died at age 28 years in 1892. She is buried in the Morrisonville City Cemetery, Morrisonville, Christian County, Illinois
They had the following children: Leah Elizabeth 11-2-1884, she married Levi LaFrance, William Lee Sink 8-17-1886 married Carolyn France, Dana Thomas Sink 4-15-1889 married Fannie Cook.
Sarah Etta Westbrook had a daughter Roxann known as Anna 4-23-
1891, she married Frank Stefan. It is not known who her father was however she was raised by Solomon Sink as his daughter.
On April 13, 1892 he married Sarah Etta Westbrook in Illinois.
They moved to West Auburn, Pennsylvania where they raised the following children on what is known now as the Pointek farm in Auburn Township Susquehanna County, PA.
Clara 7-19-1893 married David Mitchell, Grace 5-17-1896 married Earl Haight,
Florence 1-2-1899 married James Clark Brotzman, and Eleanor 3-17-1915 married Harry Hindle.
lot 76 Frank Hall lot, with his sister Ruth Thomas
Sloat, Clair Alton Sept 19, 1899 - Nov 12, 1971, aged 72 years
plot book information, no headstone
Social Security Death Records
He was the son of Charles W. and Ella Sloat Ruger. I have not found any legal adoption to the Halls. His sister Ruth was adopted by them.
A random newspaper clipping of Leo Bolles
Clair A. Sloat, 72 of Osprey, Florida, died Friday unexpectedly at Osprey, Florida. He is survived by two brothers Norman of Coventry and Gideon Sloat of Binghamton; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was a retiree of the Endicott Johnson Corp. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. at the Barber Funeral Home, 428 Main Street Johnson City. The Rev. Bradley Havens of the United Methodist Church, Windsor, will officiate. Burial will be at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, PA. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Clair Alton Sloat September 19, 1899 -November 12, 1971, son of Ella T Ruger and Charles Sloat
Clair Sloat in the 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Clair Sloat
Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1930: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street address: Laceyville PA R D 1
House Number in Cities or Towns: Rt 3
Dwelling Number: 20 Family Number: 20 Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer Industry: Farm
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker Employment: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ruth Hall 28
Alice Hall 73
Clair Sloat 30
Clair A Sloat in the Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Clair A Sloat
Race: White
Age at Death: 72
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1899
Death Date: 12 Nov 1971
Death Place: Sarasota, Florida, United States
You can see all the space in this lot
lot 141 Bradshaw lot, old section
Smith, Eleanor (Marietta) Stevens (Landon)
Eleanor passed away August 22, 1991 age 89, cremated
August 12, 1902 - August 26, 1991, headstone has the 26th. Buried September 8, 1991 She was the widow of LeRoy Smith. She was the daughter of Fred E. and Verna Bradshaw Stevens. She married to DeWitt Dale Landon. He died August 8, 1951 and was buried in Scranton, PA. Eleanor married second to LeRoy F. Smith. LeRoy was a descendant of Charity Bennett a sister to Ferris Bennett. He is buried in the Stevensville Cemetery with his first wife Vesta Vivian VandeMark 1898-1961.
Dewey Landon (March 27, 1901 Avoca, PA. - August 08, 1951) was the son of Robert Dewitt Landon and Louise Frances Dale.
Her second husband LeRoy Fay Smith, August 20, 1897 - April 04, 1984 Bainbridge, New York.
Elenor M Landon in the 1930 United States Federal Census
NAME: Elenor M Landon Clenor M Landon]
BIRTH YEAR: abt 1902
GENDER: Female RACE: White BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
MARITAL STATUS: Married
RELATION TO HEAD OF HOUSE: Wife HOMEMAKER?: Yes
HOME IN 1930: Savannah Beach, Chatham, Georgia
STREET ADDRESS: 49th Street East
HOUSE NUMBER IN CITIES OR TOWNS: 718
DWELLING NUMBER: 98 FAMILY NUMBER: 100
AGE AT FIRST MARRIAGE: 20
ATTENDED SCHOOL: No
ABLE TO READ AND WRITE: Yes
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH: Yes
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE
Dewitt D Landon 29
Elenor M Landon 28
Dewey S Landon 6
Willis I Landon 2
Gail and Eleanor Stevens from the Bennett genealogy
lot 72 Ernest Smith lot
Smith, Ernest W. (Wellington) Sept 23, 1865 - Sept 4, 1956
Jennie Alice (MaGee) August 13, 1868 - December 8, 1943
He died at the home of his daughter Lena Clapper on Clapper Hill.
Daughter of Theodore and Huldah Lewis MaGee, born at Fairless Hills Susquehanna county, PA He was the son of John and Alice Seeley Smith
Her stone has Jennie Alice (no last name)
They were married in Springville, Pennsylvania by Rev. Luther Wolcott
Separate stones, she is buried beside her mother Hulda Whitney.
Their children: Lena, Mrs. O. D. Clapper, Robert Lamar Smith (1893-1961) married Nancy Youells, Fred M. (1887-1962) he married Ruth Freeman, Ralph Howard (1896-1985) married first to Jesse Ransom and second to Mary Leona Welch, Blanche D. (1898-1981) married Stewart Caverly
Ernest W. Smith in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest W. Smith Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1866 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's name: Eliza Smith Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members Name Age
Eliza Smith 44
Ernest W. Smith 14
Emma I. Smith 10
Ward L. Smith 8
Riley W. Miles 18
Jennie A Smith in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Jennie A Smith
Age: 71 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Sheet Number: 5B Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ernest W Smith 74
Jennie A Smith 71
From the collection of Carl and Marcella Whitney, her funeral card was in error
Notes by Carl Whitney
Ernest and Jennie in the center, Lena is in back, and Blanche is on her mother's lap. Fred is in back, Robert is in the middle and Ralph is on his father's lap.
Ernest Smith with Clifford and Ernest Clapper
Ernest W Smith in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Ernest W Smith
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 90
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1865 Birth Place: Auburn Township, Susq County
Death Date: 4 Sep 1956 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John M Smith
Mother Name: Eliza Seely
Spouse Name: Jennie A Smith
Certificate Number: 78600
Jennie Alice Smith in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Jennie Alice Smith [Jennie Alice Magee]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 75
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1868 Birth Place: Susq County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 9 Dec 1943 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Theodore Magee Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Huldah Lewis Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Ernest W Smith
Certificate Number: 107717
Obit from the collection of Leo Bolles
Ernest W. (Wellington) Smith
Former local band leader Ernest W. Smith, 90 died yesterday (September 04, 1956) at the home of his daughter Mrs. O.D. (Lena) Clapper of Laceyville, R.D. after a brief illness. He was born (September 23, 1865) in Auburn Township the son of the late John M. and Eliza Seely Smith. He was a mason by trade, retiring four years ago. As a young man he studied music and became a master of the coronet. During his life he led several bands including the Forty Fort band organized in 1890. He composed a number of marches, several of which were played by the late John Philip Sousa. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Clapper and Mrs. Stewart (Blanche) Caverly; Wilkes Barre; Three sons Fred M. of Floral Park Long Island; New York, Robert L. of Springville; Ralph of Laceyville; 17 grandchildren, 34 Great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church, Laceyville R.D. with the rev William Reed officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. friends may call at the funeral home in Laceyville from 3 to 5 and p.m. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
lot 62 Ward Smith lot
Smith, Max E. (Enos) (May 17) 1910 - 1976 (December 18) aged 66
Mollie M. (Macinkus) 1909 - October 25, 2002 cremated, no obit
Son of Ward and Iva Maxfield Smith
Mollie was born in Latvia, Russia, a daughter of William V. Marcinkus and Dorothy 'Dora' Wanga that migrated to the United States about 1914.
She was first married in Fairdale October 13, 1927 to George Marka
Ward Smith died in a logging accident, a tree fell onto him.
Member I00F, Rush Chapter. Survived by 2 sons Max and William, 1
brother Benjamin, and sisters Mrs. Geneva Brotzman, Mrs. Leola
Melan, Mrs. Naomi Bunnell and Mrs. Almeda Marie Ferris
Daily Review
West Auburn man killed on farm by falling tree.
Max (Enos) Smith Sr., lifelong resident of the Laceyville area was killed in a tree cutting accident near his home December 18, 1976. Mr. Smith was cutting a beach tree that has a diameter of approximately 1 foot in diameter. The tree was located in the rear of the barn on his property, and a chain saw was being used in the cutting. While the tree was being felled, it somehow split into and one half came down striking Mr. Smith on the head knocking him to the ground and fell upon him. Assisting the victim at the time of the accident was David Gruver and his grandson Roger Smith. They called the Laceyville ambulance which carried the injured man to the office of Dr. Charles Kraft in Meshoppen where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Mr. Smith was born May 17, 1910 on Clapper Hill, Laceyville R.D. 2 the son of the late Ward L and Iva Mayfield (should be Maxfield) Smith. Before his death he was employed by A. B. Cole and Sons of Meshoppen. He was a member of the West Auburn Methodist Church, the I.O.O.F Lodge of Rush and the Shiloh Grange of West Auburn. He is survived by his wife the former Mollie Marcinkus; two sons William of Laceyville R.D. 1 and Max Jr. of Montrose R.D.1; a brother Benjamin of Inverness, Florida; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Brotzman of Wyalusing R.D. , Mrs. Leola Melan of West Auburn, Mrs. Naomi Bunnell of Lewisberry, PA. and Mrs. Almeda Marie Ferris of Treasure Island, Florida. Six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home Laceyville with the Rev. Hayden Gilmore of the West Auburn Methodist Church, officiating. Internment was at Beaver Meadows Laceyville. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
The Smith family
Ivah and Ward Smith on the right
Children Max, Neoma (Bunnell) (left front), Geneva (Brotzman) (in back) and Leola (Melan) (Center)
Unknown Lot
Smith, female child of Nathan and Anna May Holter Smith
(stillborn) July 15, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, PA
Headstone, grandchild of Nathan and Isilda Clapper Strickland and
Ward and Ada Strickland Smith
Nathan served with the military at Camp Meade, Maryland.
This child is not listed in the plot book and I have not found a headstone
Child of Nathan Smith Smith in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1929 Birth Place: Wilkes-Barre
Death Date: 15 Jul 1929 Death Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Nathan Smith Father Birth Place: Laceyville, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Anna May Nolter Mother Birth Place: Baltimore Maryland
Certificate Number: 76031
Unknown Lot number
Smith, Stillborn male child of Nathan Smith and maybe Mary or Anna, not sure of his first wife's name?
This child was born before the June 04, 1919 date of marriage between Nathan and Anna Mae Holter.
From the plot book hand written by Glenn Bennett, November 2, 1917, no lot number given
lot 62 Ward Smith lot
Smith, Nellie J. (Josephine) (June 30) 1911 - 1913 (January 9)
daughter of Ward and Iva Smith died January 9, 1913 age 1 y 6 m 9 d
Her obituary records she died on a Thursday afternoon after a
long illness.
From the Sunday school books at Beaver Meadows:
Nellie Josephine Smith passed on Thursday (January 09, 1913) afternoon from a long illness at her home.
Katherine Clapper President of the Cradle Roll presented flowers and covered the little casket with flowers. Funeral services held at the church (Beaver Meadows) at 2 on Saturday. Rev McKelvy. Paul bears, Marble Clapper, Oscar Marbaker, Bryce Whitney and Wayne Bennett. Historian's note: Nellie was born June 30, 1911 in Tuscarora Township Bradford County, PA to Ward and Ivah Maxfield Smith. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Should be Nellie Smith
Millie Smith in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Millie Smith
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 1
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1912 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 9 Jan 1913 Death Place: Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Ward Smith Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Iva Maxfield Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 7246
lot 72 Ernest Smith lot
Smith, Ralph Howard May 29, 1896 - August 7, 1985 aged 89 years
(Mary) Leona (Welch) 1912 - 1965( April 22) aged 52 years
Ralph H. was the son of Ernest and Jennie MaGee Smith
Mary was the daughter of John and Stella Titus Welch
They have one daughter Sandra that married Robert Rosencrance
Junior. Ralph was previously married to Jesse Ransom. They were the parents of three children: Glenn, Richard, and Dorothy.
Wyalusing Rocket
Ralph Smith of North Flat, Laceyville R.D2 passed away Wednesday evening August 07, 1985 at the Allied Services Care Center, Scranton, PA. He was born May 29, 1896 a son of the late Ernest W. and Jennie MaGee Smith of He lived at Clapper Hill for many years. He was an electrician and had been employed by several firms in Pennsylvania. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Sandra (Robert) Rosencrance Jr. of Flanders, New Jersey. Two sisters, Mrs. Lena Clapper of Laceyville R.D. 2 (Clapper Hill) and Mrs. Blanche Caverly of Wilkes-Barre. Three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday August 10 at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church by Rev Ruth Breitweiser officiating. Arrangements were in charge of Sheldon's funeral home. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Smith family clipping
Laceyville woman passes away after a long illness
Mary Leona Smith, 52, wife of Ralph H. Smith, Church Street Laceyville passed away Thursday afternoon at her home April 22, 1965 following a long illness. Born in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania (November 08, 1912) she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Titus Welch. The deceased resided in Laceyville for the past fifteen years and previous to that she had lived in York, PA. Besides a husband Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Rosencrance of Silver Lake, PA.; four brothers, George of Camden New Jersey, Clifford and Paul of Philadelphia and Grover of Wilkes-Barre; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home in Laceyville. Rev Harry Rosengrant pastor of the Skinners eddy Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, there will be no calling hours. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Ralph Smith in the 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Ralph Smith
Age: 4 Birth Date: May 1896 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son (Child) Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Earnest Smith Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Jennie Smith Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Earnest Smith 34
Jennie Smith 32
Mammie Smith 14
Freddie Smith 11
Robert Smith 5
Ralph Smith 4
Blanch Smith 2
Ralph H Smith in the 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Ralph H Smith
Birth Year: abt 1896 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Laceyville, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Street address: Main Street Dwelling Number: 24 Family Number: 25
Home Owned or Rented: Rented Home Value: 15 Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No Age at First Marriage: 19 Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Mechanic Industry: Carpenter
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker Employment: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ralph H Smith 34
Jessie R Smith 36
Glenn E Smith 14
Dorothy J Smith 4 [4 11/12]
lot 62 Ward Smith lot
Smith, Ward L. (Lee) 1871 - 1951 (April 1873 - 1951)
Ivah A. (Almeda) Maxfield 1880-1943 (Sept 9,1881-Mar 24, 1943)
He married first to Ada Strickland, daughter of Nathan C. and Isilda Clapper Strickland.
Second to Ivah Maxfield, daughter of John and Almeda Brown Maxfield.
Son of Ernest Wellington and Jennie Alice MaGee Smith
Ward L. Smith and Ada Strickland were married at Opposition,
Pennsylvania July 19, 1894 by Rev A Schofield of Rush, Pennsylvania a Methodist minister. Bryce Whitney and Bessie Stone witnessed the event.
Ward L. Smith of Stevensville, Pennsylvania and Ivah Maxfield of
Geneva, New York were married in Geneva, New York April 12, 1899
by Rev. N. B. Remick.
The Smith family Historian's are Nancy Smith Decker, Tucson,
Arizona, and Marilyn Melan Bishop of West Auburn, Pennsylvania.
Children by Ada: Nathan C. Smith February 2, 1895 - January 1966
A second child that died with Ada
Children by Ivah: Geneva, November 11, 1900 buried in Beaver Meadows Mrs. William Brotzman
Leola, February 21, 1902 - September 10, 1996, Mrs. Edward Melan buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Benjamin, April 9, 1903 - January 14, 1977
Max Enos, May 17, 1910 Buried in Beaver Meadows
Nellie Josephine buried in Beaver Meadows
Neoma Joanana, January 30, 1914 - February 15, 1995 Mrs. Ziba Bunnell
Almeda Marie, December 16, 1916 - Mr. Munroe Ferris
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Ivah Almeda Smith
Name: Ivah Almeda Smith [Ivah Almeda Maxfield]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 62
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1880 Birth Place: Auburn Twnp, Susq County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 24 Mar 1943 Death Place: Jessup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Maxfield Mother Name: Almeda Brown
Spouse Name: Ward Smith
Certificate Number: 30474
Ward Smith in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Ward Smith
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 70
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1872 Birth Place: Rush Township, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 16 Feb 1951 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Smith
Mother Name: Eliza Seeley
Certificate Number: 11025
1930 United States Federal Census about Ward L Smith
Name: Ward L Smith Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1875 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White Home in 1930: Jessup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ivah A Smith
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Ward L Smith 55
Ivah A Smith 46
Max E Smith 19
Neoma Smith 16
Almeda Smith 13
1920 United States Federal Census about Ward Smith Name: Ward Smith
Age: 46 Birth Year: abt 1874 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Iva Smith
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home Owned: Rent Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ward Smith 46
Iva Smith 38
Leola Smith 17
Ben Smith 16
Max Smith 9
Neoma Smith 6
Almeta Smith 3
1900 United States Federal Census about Ward L Smith Name: Ward L Smith
Age: 27 Birth Date: Apr 1873 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Iva Smith Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Ward L Smith 27
Iva Smith 18
Geneva Smith 6/12
1880 United States Federal Census about Ward L. Smith Name: Ward L. Smith
Age: 8 Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Name: Eliza Smith Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Name Age
Eliza Smith 44
Ernest W. Smith 14
Emma I. Smith 10
Ward L. Smith 8
Riley W. Miles 18
Lot 133 Old section of the cemetery
*** Snell, Orlando B. Co. F. 1st Regt. New Jersey Calvary
September 15, 1819 - August 28, 1864
Orlando died in a Washington Hospital from injuries received in the Civil War. he Orlando Snell was buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Harriet Devine married first to Otis A. Ross 1820 - March 09, 1897 son of John Ross and Polly Terry Ross.
Harried married Orlando B. Snell February 04, 1858, the son of Catherine Scholl and Joseph J. Snell.
Harriet Devine Ross Snell November 20, 1826 - October 23, 1899
Charles H. Snell, son of Orlando and Harriet Devine Snell died September 14, 1875 age 14 y 9 m 23 d at Fowler Hill, Susquehanna County, PA.
Harriet was the daughter of Samuel (1794-1840) and Sarah Frier Devine (October 30, 1799-August 3, 1850) Samuel was born Schoharie County, New York, the son of Michael and Mary (Polly) Devine.
Headstone has the open gates of heaven carved onto them.
footstone record CHARLES and MOTHER
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Charles BROWN Self M <Married> Male W <White> 27 PA Farmer PA PA
Juliett BROWN Wife M <Married> Female W White> 26 PA Keeping House PA NY
le Roy BROWN Son S <Single> Male W <White> 6 PA At Home PA PA
Perry BROWN Son S <Single> Male W <White> 3 PA PA PA
Hattie BROWN Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 1 PA PA PA
Harriett SNELL MotherL Mother-in-law W <Widowed Female W White 60 NY NY NY
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255197
NA Film Number T9-1197
Page Number 365B
1860 United States Federal Census about Harriet Snell Name: Harriet Snell
Age in 1860: 31 Birth Year: abt 1829 Birthplace: New Jersey
Home in 1860: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female Post Office: Springhill
Household Members: Name Age
O B Snell 40
Harriet Snell 31
Elijah Snell 18
Emma Snell 14
Randolph Snell 11
Frank Snell 10
Edward Snell 7
Orlando Snell in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Orlando Snell
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 141
Household Members: Name Age
Orlando Snell 31
Temperance Snell 26
Elijah Snell 7
Hletta Snell 4
John R Snell 2
lot 246 Spires
Spires, Jack Dwane March 11, 1956 - December 09, 2011
son of Frederick G. Spires and Thelma Cobb Spires
Funeral Home Notice December 12, 2011
Spires, Jack Dwane.
Jack Dwane Spires,55, of Meshoppany Rd. Meshoppen passed away December 9th, 2011 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Jack is the son of the late Michael and Thelma Cobb Spires. Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his dog “Mitsky.” Jack is survived by his wife Lena Massari and two brothers Paul and Gary Spires, a sister Elinor Spires, a niece Dawn Spires, and nephews Douglas and Tod Spires. A graveside service will be held Wednesday 1pm at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Beaver Meadows Rd. Laceyville. Funeral Home Notice December 12, 2011 Submitted by Carol Brotzman
Lot 246 Spires lot
Spires, Thelma Cobb January 10, 1927 - October 13, 2003
daughter of Paul Henry Cobb and Blanch Brotzman
She was divorced from her former husband Frederick G. Spires April 29, 1920 - May 02, 1981. There were married in 1947
Wyalusing Rocket Thursday Oct. 16, 2003
Spires, Thelma October 13, 2003
Thelma L. Spires, 76, of Meshopany Ridge Road, Meshoppen, died Monday at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Born Jan. 10, 1927, in LeRaysville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Blanche (Brotzman) Cobb. She graduated from LeRaysville High School. She worked for Procter & Gamble Paper Plant, Mehoopany, in its food service department. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter and Gerald Cobb. Surviving are her daughter, Elinor, Meshoppen; sons, Paul and Jack, Meshoppen; Gary, Honesdale; three grandchildren; brothers, James Cobb, LeRaysville; and Howard Cobb, Meshoppen. Graveside memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beaver Meadows Cemetery, with the Rev. William Nelson officiating. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are by the Sheldon Funeral Home, Meshoppen.
lot 148 old section of the cemetery
Squires, Anne E. , wife of Edward Squires
Anne died February 19, 1886 age 55 y 5 m 5 d
I remember seeing the stone back in 1999 but never photographed the stone. Very deteriorated now to decipher which one it is in that lot. Plot book information
Lot number not known
Stanton, Smith Born June 1898 - died October 5, 1900
Just a blurb in a newspaper gossip column recording the date and where he was buried.
Son of Joseph Stanton and Mettie French Stanton, buried Rushville, PA.
lot 94 John Wootton and Ralph Stanton lot
Stanton, Ralph L. (Layton) (February 5) 1914 - 1970 (November 22) buried the 25th
Vanona Woodruff (January 01, 1917) 1917 - September 13,
Ralph was the son of John and Lydia Goodwin Stanton. Vanona was the daughter of Calvin and Adelia Frisbie Woodruff . After Ralph Passed away Vanona married Daniel James Reidy and is buried with him in the Saint Peters and Paul's Cemetery Horseheads, New York.
A clipping from the Celia Benscoter collection
Ralph L. Stanton, 56, Silvara, Laceyville R.D. 2 died at the Memorial Hospital following an illness of two weeks. He was born in LeRayville son of the late John and Lydia Goodwin Stanton. He lived in the Silvara area and vicinity for the past several years and in 1959 he purchased the Silvara General store. For the past seven years he has also been employed as maintenance foreman by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife the former Vanona Woodruff; three daughters Mrs. Warren (Marion) Falkrod of Horseheads New York, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Grimes of LeRaysville, and Mrs. Theodore (Nancy) Huffmann of North Wales, and a son Henry of Silvara. Brothers Paul of Neath, Lewis of Rush and Heath and Carl of Wyalusing. Sisters Mrs. Jennie Mason of Rush and Mrs. Carl Coleman of LeRaysville. Twelve grandchildren Survive as do several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 at the Sheldon Funeral home in Laceyville by the Reverend Marjorie Hanton Pastor of the Beaver Meadows Church. Official burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
09/16/2002 Wyalusing Rocket
Vanona Reidy, 85, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Mrs. Reidy was born Jan. 1, 1917, a daughter of the late Calvin and Adelia Woodruff. She enjoyed flowers, dress making, and anything that involved helping others. Vanona was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, N.Y., and a retired worker at Bendix Corporation in Montrose, Pa., and a self-employed beautician. Vanona was pre-deceased by her first husband, Ralph Stanton in 1970; step-son Joseph Reidy; and great-grandson Roger Chilson. Survivors include her husband, Daniel J. Reidy Jr.; daughters, Marion Brown of Spring Hill, Fla., Pat (Bob) Grimes of Mercur, Pa., Nancy (Ted) Hoffman of Wyalusing, Pa., and Sandy (John) Balonis of Fort Myers, Fla.; sons Henry (Beverly) Stanton of Silvara, Pa., Don (Sharon) Reidy of Horseheads, N.Y., and Jack (Sundae) Reidy of Mansfield, Pa.; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces Beatrice Sturgenegger of Lakeland, Fla., and Esther Wetherill of Fort Myers, Fla., and several cousins and a host of friends. A prayer service will be conducted on Monday, Sept. 16, 2002 at 9 a.m. at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill Street and Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 16, 2002 at St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 Broad Street, Horseheads, N.Y. at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler celebrant. Interment will be immediately following in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Elmira, N.Y.
* Historian's note: Ralph was born in LeRaysville. He owned and operated the country store in Silvara for many years, purchasing it in 1959. His wife Nona operated a beauty shop upstairs. They were the parents of the following children: Henry/Hank married to Beverly Repsher, Patricia (Mrs. Robert Grimes), and Nancy (Mrs. Ted Huffmann)
Ralph L Starter in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ralph L Starter [Ralph L Stanton]
Respondent: Yes Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 5B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 92
Occupation: Laborer House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Duration of Unemployment: 6
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 25 Income: 150 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ralph L Starter 26
Varona Starter 23
Marron J Starter 6
Patricia E Starter 4
Henry J Starter 3
Ralph Stanton in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ralph Stanton Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: Bosworth Road Race: White
Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John J Stanton Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Lydia Stanton Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Ralph Stanton 5
Ira Stanton 3
Lewis Stanton 0 [3/12]
Lot 175 B. Henry and Beverly Stanton Lot
Henry "Hank" James Stanton December 30, 1936 - March 26, 2011 buried April 16, 2011
Son of Ralph Layton Stanton and Vanona Woodruff Stanton Reidy
Beverly Marie Repsher September 02, 1939 -
Daughter of Cecil and Pearl Brotzman Repsher
They were married July 22, 1962 at Liberty Corners, Pennsylvania at the Patricia Grimes home, by Rev. Bill Reid. Beverly had been previously married to Paul Arthur and brought a daughter Lisa to this union.
Wyalusing Rocket April March 26, 2011
Henry James "Hank" Stanton Sr., 74, of 3098 Underhill Rd., Laceyville, passed away in his home in Silvara on Saturday evening, March 26, 2011, surrounded by his loving wife, Beverly and his four children along with other family members after a brave and dignified fight with ALS.
Henry was born in Sayre on Dec. 30, 1936, the son of the late Ralph Layton Stanton and Vanona (Woodruff) Stanton Reidy and stepfather Daniel Reidy.
Henry is survived by his wife Beverly Marie (Repsher) and his four children: Lisa Anne "Charlie" Harvey and husband Stirel "Butch" Harvey of Laceyville, Henry James "Jim" Stanton Jr. and wife Maureen "Mo" (Slabicki) of Lenoxville, Teresa Marie "Pete" Thomas and husband Matthew Thomas of Columbia Crossroads, Sherri-Ann Marie "Claude" Rapp and husband Mickey Rapp of Harrisburg; grandchildren: Staci (Stanton) Short and Derek Stanton, Devon and Vanessa Thomas, Kylie and Jonny Rapp; Matthew, Timothy, Josh and Thomas Harvey; Joshua and Melissa Thomas; great-grandchildren: Clayton Franko and Riley Short; Christian, Ashton, Isaac, Triston and Logan Harvey; Makaia Thomas; sisters: Patricia and Bob Grimes, Nancy and Theodore Hoffman, Marian Brown; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School Class of 1954. He joined the United States Marine Corps in November of 1954. He was stationed in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Japan and multiple stateside bases. He was honorably discharged in April 1959. Henry was employed by Osram Sylvania, in Towanda, for 30½ years and retired in 1996. He attended Osram Sylvania's Men's Club and Quarter Century Banquets. He was a member of the American Legion Post 510 in Black Walnut and the Bressler Club in Harrisburg. He enjoyed hunting, softball, billiards, playing cards, telling jokes and walking, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. Everyone knew Hank for his great sense of humor and his infectious smile. He was adored by many and will be greatly missed.
Friends will be received from 3 to 4 p.m. on April 16, 2011, at the American Legion Post 510 Bingo Hall, Black Walnut. A memorial service with full military honors along with a celebration of Hank's life will immediately follow. It was his life-long dream to be donated to science in hopes of bettering the lives of others. His body has been donated to Anatomy Gifts in Hanover, Md., for research. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Henry James Stanton Sr. to Anatomy Gifts, 7522 Connelley Drive, Suite M, Hanover, MD 21076 Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville. May Hank's Eagle forever fly!
Connie Babcock March 28 , 2010
AN ANGELS WINGS
HE HAD AN EAGLE ON HIS CHEST
IT SHOWED HE WAS AMERICA'S BEST.
TO THE CHILDREN'S DELIGHT, HE'D MAKE IT FLY
THEY WOULD LAUGH UNTIL THEY CRIED.
HE COACHED BASEBALL AND LOVED TO WALK
WORKED IN HIS GARDEN BUT HAD TIME TO TALK.
WITH EYES THAT SPARKLED AND A SMILE
HE WOULD GREET US ALL AS HE WALKED HIS MILE.
A HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDDAD, AND BROTHER
TO EACH HE WAS LIKE NO OTHER.
NOW THE EAGLE HAS GONE TO REST
HE'S TRADED THE WINGS ON HIS CHEST.
IN HEAVEN GOD MADE HIM AN ANGEL
WITH WINGS OF GOLD.
NOT EVERYONE GETS THESE, SO I AM TOLD.
AS WE SAY SO LONG TO OUR FRIEND
REMEMBER THIS IS NEVER THE END.
THE LORD HAS PROMISED ETERNAL LIFE.
YES, HE WILL BE MISSED BY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND WIFE,
BUT REMEMBER WHEN YOUR LIFE ON EARTH IS THROUGH
HENRY WILL BE THERE TO WELCOME YOU.
lot 215 Almeda Steele lot
Steele, Almeda Helen December 19, 1924 - October 25, 1999
No stone
Daughter of Willard and Iva Lattimer Ellsworth
Her children: Robert Young, Linda Leavitt, Marjorie Favata, Anna Brown, and Barbara Brown. James was deceased before she passed away.
Step children: Richard Steele, Michael Steele, Terry Steele
She was married to George Salsman, A Mr. Young and Richard DeKalb Steele . She divorced them all.
Almeda Ellsworth in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Almeda Ellsworth
Birth Year: abt 1925 Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1930: Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street address: Third Street Ward of City: Second
House Number in Cities or Towns: 201 Dwelling Number: 109
Family Number: 128 Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Willard Ellsworth 38
Iva Ellsworth 33
Jennie Ellsworth 12
Winnie Ellsworth 10
Charlotte Ellsworth 8
Almeda Ellsworth 5
Charles Ellsworth 1 [1 6/12]
Instrument #: 196401456
Recorded Date: NOV 12, 1964
Instrument Type: MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: SUSQUEHANNA
Municipality: NO MUNICIPALITY
GROOM BRIDE
STEELE,RICHARD
SALSMAN,ALMEDA E
Instrument #: 300159
Instrument Type: MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: BRADFORD
Municipality: NO MUNICIPALITY
APPLICANT 1 APPLICANT 2
SALSMAN,GEORGE
ELLSWORTH,ALMEDA HELEN
lot 215 Almeda Steele lot
Steele, James January 13, 1961 - September 26, 1988
He was the son of Richard DeKalb and Almeda Ellsworth Steele. He never married, but has children with Cathy Benscoter: children Nicole and Sammy Jo Benscoter
Old section of the cemetery
Stauffer, Stephen 1890 - October 1898
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October 11, 1898 Wyalusing Hustler
Last Wednesday in Beaver Meadow the body of an eight year old Hungarian boy named Stephen Stauffer was laid to rest in the cemetery. Nothing wonderful about that, but those who knew the boy, his case was one of the most remarkable on record. He was born in the country, and when the baby met with a serious accident which resulted, as the doctor claimed with a broken neck. Death was expected to come instantly, but as the child continued to live, efforts were made to aide nature and prevent fatality. A patient brace was devised, and adjusted to keep the head erect and the neck perfectly rigid. This devise was adjusted to keep pace with his growing body and proved an entire success during the years that followed. His parents finally moved to this country and he became a great object of interest and Sympathy to......(end of article)
lot 39 David Mitchell lot, sister-in-law
Stefan, Anna M. ( Roxann Sink) (April 23) 1891 - 1966 (September 3)
Anna was the daughter of Sarah Etta Westbrook, raised by Soloman Sink
She married Frank Stefan who is buried in Ohio
Anna was visiting her sister Florence at Beaver Meadows when she had a heart attack. Passed away right there in the lawn.
A clipping from the Celia Benscoter collection
Sister of Beaver Meadows woman dies on her way to the hospital
hand written September 3, 1966
Mrs. Anna Stefan, (nee Roxann M.) 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, widow of Frank Stefan passed away September 3, (1966) en route from the home of her sister Mrs. Clark Brotzman of Beaver Meadows to the Tyler Hospital at Tunkhannock. Mrs. Stefan was visiting her sister at Beaver Meadows when she was taken by a heart seizure, she died before she could be taken to the hospital. Mrs. Stefan was born in Taylorville, Illinois (April 23, 1891 to Sarah Etta Westbrook, not married at the time). In addition the sister she was visiting when she died she is survived by another sister Mrs. Grace Haight of Cortland, N.Y., a son Edwin (Hughes) and two granddaughters of Rochester, N.Y. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Sheldon funeral home in Laceyville with burial in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman.
Anna Stefan in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Anna Stefan
Last Residence:
44103 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
BORN: 23 Apr 1891
Died: Sep 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)
lot 9 D.C. Cobb and A.D. Steiger lot
Steiger, Augustus O. 1854 - 1923 (May 28)
Estelle J. (Cobb) Steiger 1861 - 1927 (Sept 15)
Earl J. 1883 (son)
Joseph W. 1893 - 1894 (son)
Daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Culver Cobb
Son of Joseph and Lydia Steiger
Estella J Steiger in household of Augustus D Steiger, "United States Census, 1910"
Name: Estella J Steiger Titles and Terms: Event Type: Census Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Jessup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
District: 76 Gender: Female Age: 48
Marital Status: Married Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1862 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Augustus D Steiger M y Pennsylvania
Wife Estella J Steiger F 48 Pennsylvania
Daughter Elizabeth B Steiger F 22 Pennsylvania
Daughter Augusta D Steiger F 8 Pennsylvania
Mother-in-law Elizabeth C Cobb F 76 Pennsylvania
Stella J Steiger in the 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Stella J Steiger
Age: 38 Birth Date: Oct 1861
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1900: Wilkes Barre Ward 10, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Agustus G Steiger
Marriage Year: 1881 Years Married: 19
Father's Birthplace: Connecticut Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 2 Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members: Name Age
Agustus G Steiger 45
Stella J Steiger 38
Flora F Steiger 14
Lizzie B Steiger 12
Ernest Shotwell 25
John Stultz 23
Jerushia Pickett 49
1870 United States Federal Census about Augustus Steiger
Name: Augustus Steiger Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Age in 1870: 16 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Jessup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Post Office: Rush
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Steiger 44
Lydia Steiger 40
Augustus Steiger 16
Mary Steiger 10
Charles Steiger 7
Estella J Steiger in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Estella J Steiger[Estella J Cobb]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 65
Birth Date: Mar 1862 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 15 Sep 1927 Death Place: Nanticoke, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Andrew Cobb Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Elizabeth Thome (Culver) Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 88143
lot 55a Elizabeth Steiger lot
Steiger, Elizabeth B. 1887 - 1975 aged 88 years, plot book
Actual dates were Oct. 20, 1888 - November 22, 1975 from Falls, Penna.
The daughter of Augustus D. Steiger and Estella Julia Cobb
* Historian's note: One large family stone adorn Elizabeth's grave. Clyde Trible, probably the best cemetery caretaker we have ever had in modern times retold to me how the family came and fertilized the grass and tended flowers on her grave. They wanted him to mow it more often!
Elizabeth Steiger in the 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Elizabeth Steiger
Respondent: Yes Age: 50 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania Street: Carlisle Street
House Number: 125 Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 10A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 176
Occupation: School Teacher
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
30 Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed:
College, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 2300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth Steiger 50
lot 141 Bradshaw-Stevens lot old section of the cemetery
Stevens, Frederick E. (Edward) (May 21) 1876 - 1945 (March 21)
Verna (Isabell) B. (Bradshaw)(September 30) 1875 - 1960 (April 1)
Verna and Frederick Stevens were married March 25, 1897 in Stevensville, PA.
He was the son of Elmore and Clara Estabrook Stevens. Verna was the daughter of William and Lydia Bennett Bradshaw. They were the parents of Gail Alice Stevens Benz and Eleanor Marietta Stevens Landon
Paper clipping dated March 28, 1945
Frederick E. Stevens, age 68 years dies of a heart attack at Binghamton, New York. He was a former resident of Camptown, Pa. He is survived by his wife the former Verna Bradshaw Stevens, two daughters: Mrs. Harry Benz and Eleanor Landon both of Sidney, New York. Three grandsons: Ensign Dewey Landon who is serving in the United States Navy, and Willis and Forrest of Sidney, New York.
Frederick E Stevens in the 1920 United States Federal Census
NAME: Frederick E Stevens
AGE: 43 BIRTH YEAR: abt 1877
BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
HOME IN 1920: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania
STREET: Inghan Street And Road To Stevensville Pa
HOUSE NUMBER: Farm RACE: White
GENDER: Male
RELATION TO HEAD OF HOUSE: Head
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE'S NAME: Verna I Stevens
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH: Yes
OCCUPATION: Farmer INDUSTRY: General Farm
EMPLOYMENT FIELD: Employer
HOME OWNED OR RENTED: Own
HOME FREE OR MORTGAGED: Free
ABLE TO READ: Yes ABLE TO WRITE: Yes
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE
Frederick E Stevens 43
Verna I Stevens 44
Alice Gail Stevens 21
Eleanor M Stevens 17
Lot 25 N.C. Strickland Lot, daughter
Strickland, Ada B., the first wife of Ward L. Smith
June 25, 1876 - February 14, 1896, age 20 y 7 m 17 d, buried the 16th
Infant son February 14, 1896 born and died the same day
They were married 19, 1894 by Rev. A. Schofield
Daughter of Nathan C. and Isilda A. Clapper Strickland
She fell while pregnant with her second child, both are buried together.
We could have given our all
Precious life to save
God's richest gift denied
We laid her in her grave
Instrument #: 189432104
Recorded Date: MAY 14, 1998
Instrument Type: MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: BRADFORD
Notes: MALE AGE 22 FEMALE AGE 19 MARRIED JULY 19, 1894
MALE FEMALE
SMITH,WARD L
Death of Mrs. Ward L. Smith,
Opposition correspondent to probably the Wyalusing Hustler.
The subject of this sketch, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. N. (Nathan) C. Strickland, was born in this place June 25, 1875, and departed this life Feb. 14, 1896. She was married July 19, 1894, to Ward L. Smith of West Auburn. The fruit of this union was a little son. A very large gathering met at her home Sunday, Feb. 16, to pay their last respects to the departed. She was laid in her final resting place, which is in sight of her childhood home, Rev. A. Scofield, her former pastor, conducting the funeral services. The husband and parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. I would note she was buried in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery on February 16, 1896. Contributed by Carol Hoose Brotzman
The death recorded at the Bradford County Court house 5/19/1896 Smith Ada W F 21 M Tuscarora died 2/14/1896 Tuscarora of Pleurisy 5 day duration Beaver Meadows buried 2/16/1896 (Bradford County Gen web source, Joyce Tice)
lot 140 old section of the cemetery
Strickland, Mary Ann (Cobb), wife of S.S. Strickland (Seth Stowe Strickland)
August 26, 1824 - May 2, 1894
S.S. (Seth Stowe) Strickland February 14, 1816 - July 14, 1890
gone but not forgotten, engraved hands shaking
Mary Ann Cobb was the daughter of Calvin D. and Phoebe Stone Cobb, Seth was the son of Jonathan Strickland and Mary/Polly Sutton
Recorded Bradford County Courthouse 5/7/1894 Strickland Mary F. W F 69 M Susq. Pa. died 5/2/1894 Stevensville Paralysis duration of illness 6 wk buried Beaver Meadows buried 5/5/1894 daughter of Cal C. Cobb Phoebe Stone (Bradford County Gen web Joyce Tice)
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
S. S. STRICKLAND Self M Male W 64 PA Farmer NY NY
Mary A. STRICKLAND Wife M Female W 55 PA Keeping House PA PA
Phoebe STRICKLAND Dau S Female W 22 PA At Home PA PA
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255104
NA Film Number T9-1104
Page Number 279B
Seth Strickland, "United States Census, 1870"
Name: Seth Strickland
Birth Year (Estimated): 1817
Gender: Male
Age (Original): 53y
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Seth Strickland M 53y Pennsylvania
Mary Strickland F 46y Pennsylvania
Nathan Strickland M 25y Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Strickland F 21y Pennsylvania
Phebe Strickland F 12y Pennsylvania
Lot 25 N. C. Strickland Lot
*** Strickland, Nathan C. (Calvin) October 31, 1844 - July 29, 1903
Isilda A. (Clapper) His wife
August 12, 1849 - August 31, 1938 Buried Sept 2
203 rd Comp C Pa Vol. enlisted Aug 1864
He lost his left leg above his knee.
He was the son of Seth Stowe Strickland and Mary Ann F. Cobb, she was the daughter of John Clapper and Harriet Culver.
Isilda was married second at the Rush Baptist parsonage, by Rev. O.E. Bishop May 10, 1905 to Milton S. Warner, also buried here at Beaver Meadows.
Nathan and Isilda had only one child Ada who married Ward Smith. She died from complications of a fall, and giving birth to their son. According to her obituary she was buried in sight of her childhood home. Lot 66
Clapper family clipping
Comrade Nathan C. Strickland a Charter member of Spaulding Post G.A.R. died at his home in Tuscarora Township on Thursday July 30, (1903) and was buried in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery August 1. His funeral was attended by a large number of comrades, members of the Spaulding Post and soldier s in the vicinity of his home. Comrade Strickland enlisted in August 1864 in Company C. 203rd PA. Vol. and on the 15th of January 1865, at the capture of Fort Fisher, North Carolina he lost his left leg above the knee and was discharged in the summer of 1865. Comrade Stricklands friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He had been a lifelong resident of Pike and Tuscarora Townships. He was 58 years of age. Soon after his return from the service he was united in Marriage to a daughter of John Clapper of Tuscarora. For nearly 36 years he resided on the farm where he died. A regular meeting of the Spaulding Post at LeRaysville on Friday evening on August 7, 1903. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Nathan Calvin Strickland, son of Seth Stowe Strickland and Mary Ann F. Cobb October 29, 1844 - July 29, 1903
Nathan Strickland and his wife Isilda with their only grandson Nathan Smith
Isildia Warner in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Isildia Warner [Isildia Clapper]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 89
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1849 Birth Place: Tuscarora Twp, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 31 Aug 1938 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Clapper Father Birth Place: Tuscarora, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Harriet Culver Mother Birth Place:Tuscarora Twp, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Milton Warner
Certificate Number: 70724
Isilda A Strickland in household of Nathan C Strickland, "United States Census, 1900"
Name: Isilda A Strickland
Titles and Terms: Event Type: Census Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 48 Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: Aug 1849 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married Years Married: 30 Marriage Year (Estimated): 1870
Mother of how many children: 1 Number of Living Children: 1
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Nathan C Strickland M 56 Pennsylvania
Wife Isilda A Strickland F 51 Pennsylvania
Servant Isilda M Clapper F 14 Pennsylvania
Servant Archie H Maxfield M 18 Pennsylvania
Grandson Nathan C Smith M 5 Pennsylvania
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Nathan C. STRICKLAND Self M Male W 35 PA Farmer PA PA
Isilda A. STRICKLAND Wife M Female W 32 PA Keeping House NY PA
Ada B. STRICKLAND Dau S Female W 4 PA At School PA PA
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255105
NA Film Number T9-1105
Page Number
Summers, George died January 29, 1929 age 42 years
August 15, 1886 - January 29, 1929
not in the plot book, no headstone Brown family information
He was married to Harriet (Hattie) Harford Knapp
1910 United States Federal Census
about George Summers Name: George Summers
Age in 1910: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1910: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
George Summers 26
Elva Abbot 58 widowed servant and her daughter (she was the widow of Nathan Abbott) LeRaysville,,PA
Louise Abbot 30
1920 United States Federal Census
about George Summers Name: George Summers
Home in 1920: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 33 years Estimated birth year: abt 1887 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Male
Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
George Summers 33
Elva Abbott 65
George Summers in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: George Summers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1886
Death Date: 29 Jan 1929
Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Certificate Number: 3739
Lot 55 Hawley lot
Swisher, Francis William January 03, 1931 - September 29, 2001
Son of Agnes/Marie Hawley and Harold E. Swisher
Francis was raised by Elwin and Agnes Hawley Edwards. Veteran, Corporal,Francis William Swisher, U.S.Korean War,WW 11. enlisted:Dec 1,1942 in Philadelphia,Pa.
Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Philadelphia
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Plumbers, gas fitters, and steam fitters
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 72 Weight: 162
1920 United States Federal Census about Harold Swisher
Name: Harold Swisher [Harold Swisker]
Age: 18 Birth Year: abt 1902 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Swisher Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Mary Swisher Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
William Swisher 57
Mary Swisher 47
Harold Swisher 18
Ames Swisher 13
Taylor, Orlando of Chicago, buried Monday (1 March 1918 Independent Republican)
He is not in the plot book, newspaper clipping
His body was brought back to Beaver Meadows for burial.
lot 76 Frank Hall lot, adopted father
Thomas, Ruth Ella Hall (born Sloat) aged 66 years
February 22, 1902 - June 27, 1968 funeral card data
Ruth married Morris Thomas August 17, ?, a WWII Newspaper
She was born the daughter of Charles and Ella Sloat Ruger
plot book information, no headstone, obituary
Ruth was a school teacher. She was raised and adopted by Frank and Catherine Hall Sutherland Hall. Her adoptive mother was the daughter of Caroline Ruger and her husband Thear Hall.
She never had any children. The Halls resided on the Pearl and Cecil Repsher farm on the Board Road, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
* Historian's note: There are 3 unmarked flagstones in this lot.
Per the 1910 Federal Census taken of Tuscarora Township, living at an address on Broad Road, were the following:
Thear F. Hall, head, 55 yrs old, a farmer
Catherine A. Hall, sister, 54 yrs old, married 10 yrs
Frank Hall, brother-in-law, 54 yrs old, married 10 yrs, born in Penna. as were his parents, foreman at shingle mill
Ruth Hall, adopted daughter of Frank, 8 yrs old
The 1920 Federal Census of Tuscarora Township shows them still to be living at the Broad Road address minus Thear F.
Frank Hall, age 64 yrs, a farmer
Alice Hall, age 62 yrs, wife
Ruth Hall, age 17 yrs, daughter
Ruth Hall in the 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Ruth Hall
Birth Year: abt 1902 Gender: Female
Race: White Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street address: Laceyville PA R D 1 House Number in Cities or Towns: Rt 3
Dwelling Number: 20 Family Number: 20 Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No Lives on Farm: Yes Attended School: No Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: United States Mother's Birthplace: Pa. Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Teacher Industry: Public School
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker Employment: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Ruth Hall 28
Alice Hall 73
Clair Sloat 30
Ruth Hall in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth Hall Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Warren, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: Rt 339 In Tonwn Of Warren Center
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Rural, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Sheet Number: 1B
Occupation: Trade Teacher Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 32 Income: 800 Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Wesley Bowen 66
Gerterude Bowen 59
V Llewellyn Bowen 30
Kenneth Ockley 26
Ruth Hall 38
Howard E De Mott 26
Beatrice Brainard 19
lot 157 Arbutus Thompson lot
Thompson, Edward Gary June 5, 1913 - December 28, 1992
Arbutus ('Peggy' Hawley) April 19, 1919 - August 12, 2009
The parents are listed on the reverse side of the stone
His parents Jessie and Nellie Baker Hawley
her parents Fred and Jessie Sivers Thompson
He is not in the plot book.
Daily Review August 18, 2009
Arbutus "Peg" Hawley Thompson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday August 12, 2009 at the age of 90, in the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital of Towanda, Pa. Peg was born April 19, 1919 in Susquehanna Pa., a daughter of the late Jessie and Nelli Baker Hawley. She worked for many years at Rynveld of New Albany, and cared for many area children. She was a foster grandparent at the New Albany elementary school. Peg loved to play cards, crouching, bingo, cooking and singing around the house. She was a member of the New Era Methodist Church. Peg was preceded in death by her husband Edward G. Thompson, a daughter, Ramona Thompson and 2 sons; Fred A., and Gary E. Thompson. She is survived by a son Jamie R. (Gladys) Thompson of Laceyville, Pa.; and two daughters, Kay A. (Carlyle) Stone of Dandaridge, Tenn., and Jo Ellen (Larry) Newberry of New Albany, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held later in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the New Albany Public Library, P.O. Box, New Albany PA 18833, or the New Albany Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box, New Albany, PA 18833. Submitted by Carol Brotzman Photo contributed by Jo Ellen
Daily Review
Edward Thompson, 79, of Albany Township, New Albany R.R. 1, died Monday evening December 28, 1992 at the LaPorte United Methodist Home following an lingering illness. Born June 5, 1913, in Montrose, PA. he was a son of the late Fred and Jessie May Sivers Thompson. He had been a resident of the New Albany Area for the last 50 years and had been employed as a truck driver for various trucking concerns and lastly until his retirement with the Rynveld Wreath Co. of New Albany. He is survived by his wife Arbutus Hawley Thompson at home, three sons; Fred Thompson of Camptown, Jamie Thompson of New Albany and Gary Thompson of Yorktown, VA.; Two daughters Kay Barby of Wysox and Jo Ellen Newberry of New Albany. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McHenry Funeral home of Dushore. I would like to note he was buried in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Arbutus Thompson in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Arbutus Thompson
Respondent: Yes Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: Taylor Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 7B Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Edward G Thompson 26
Arbutus Thompson 20
Fred D Thompson 2
Fred Thompson 69
Jessie Thompson 60
lot 157 Arbutus Thompson lot
*** Thompson, Fred A. (Adelbert) March 4, 1938 - June 15, 1997 (Wyalusing, PA)
U.S. Navy WWII AGAA. He was cremated and burial June 28, 1997
Gary Edward Thompson January 22, 1946 - December 15, 2000 (Yorktown, VA) buried May 06, 2001 U.S. Air Force Veteran
Sons of Edward G. and Arbutus 'Peg' Hawley Thompson
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Courtesy of Lorraine Bailey
Photos of Gary Thompson are the courtesy of Lorraine Bailey
Daily Review
Fred Thompson passes away at Memorial
Fred Adelbert Thompson of Wyalusing R.D.#3 passed away unexpectedly Sunday on June 15, 1997 at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Born March 4, 1938 in Sayre, he was the son of the late Edward Thompson and Arbutus Hawley Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was previously employed as a plant operator for Wyalusing Municipal Authority. Fred was a former of the Wyalusing Grange and was involved in the local SHARE program. He was a member of the local Wyalusing Legion Post #534. He was known to many children in the neighborhood as "Uncle Fred." He was an avid collector of old movies and enjoyed spending time fishing in the local streams and ponds. He is survived by Sandra Hudak (nee Sayman), two sons, Brian and Sandy Thompson of Laceyville and Fred Jr. and Georgann of Virginia. A stepson Larry Vanderpool of North Carolina and his mother Arbutus Hawley Thompson of New Albany. Two brothers, Jamie Thompson of New Albany and Gary Thompson of Virginia. Sisters Kay Barby of Kodak, Tennessee and JoEllen and Larry Thompson of New Albany; 5 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held June 28 in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery with full graveside military honors being accorded by the Wyalusing American Legion Post 534. Arrangements were made by the Kerr-McHenry Funeral home 106 Church Street Wyalusing. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Gary Edward Thompson
December 16, 2000|Compiled by MANDY MALONE Daily Press
YORKTOWN — Gary Edward Thompson, 54, passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, 2000. A native of Sayre, Pa., he was a former Northern Virginia resident before moving to the Peninsula in 1989. Mr. Thompson was employed by the Southland Corp. as manager and assistant manager at several locations around Newport News since 1989. He was a former civil service employee in Northern Virginia and an U.S. Air Force veteran. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Thompson, and a brother, Fred Thompson. He is survived by his mother, Peg H. Thompson; two sisters, Jo Ellen Newberry of New Albany, Pa., and Kay Stone and her husband Caryle of Dandridge, Tenn.; a brother, Jamie Thompson of New Albany, Pa., and a companion, Wade Barlow of Yorktown. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 11 Kroger Executive Center Suite #232, Norfolk, VA 23502 or The American Heart Association, 753 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606.
Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, is in charge of the arrangements. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
lot 157 Arbutus Thompson lot
Stillborn Female Thompson November 26, 1938 - November 26, 1938
Daughter of Arbutus Hawley and Edward Thompson
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Stillborn Thompson
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 0
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1938 Birth Place: Wyalusing
Death Date: 26 Nov 1938 Death Place: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Edward Thompson Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Arbutus Howley Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 96815
the Umbilical cord had a knot
lot 91 Nellie Hawley lot
Thomson, Ramona Jean died October 11, 1936 age 1 m 29 d
Daughter of Ed and Arbutus Hawley Thompson
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Romona Jean Thompson
Name: Romona Jean Thompson
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 1/12
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1936 Birth Place: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 11 Oct 1936 Death Place: Wysox, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Edward Thompson Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Arbutus Halley Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 92143
Donated by her family for use
lot 12 J.G. Carter lot, daughter
Tiffany, Amelia Mildred (Carter)
Daughter of Joel Gilbert and Josephine Clapper Carter
Died at age 94
December 12, 1875 - April 17, 1969 (Bible record)
Social Security Death records say Dec 12, 1876 - April 1969
There is no official headstone, just the large family monument
William Tiffany January 1876 - May 04, 1954 was born in Tunkhannock PA to Lewis W. Tiffany and Miriam Kathleen Loomis. He married Amelia Carter in Wilkes Barre, PA. June 14, 1898. He passed away in New Castle, Delaware.
They have one Daughter June 03, 1899 - June 03, 1899 also buried in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery
A Clipping from the Mae Fassett collection
Mrs. Amelia Mildred Tiffany age 93 years of Clapper Hill passed away at the Tyler Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Tuscarora Township (No date) to Joel and Joey Clapper Carter. She resided in New York City for many years. she came to Tuscarora township a few years ago. She is survived by several cousins. Sheldons funeral home provided the services. Rev. James Valentine of the Beaver Meadows Church officiated with burial in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Submitted by Carol Brotzman
December 12, 1875 - April 17, 1969 (Bible record) Social Security record Dec 12, 1876 - April 1969
1900 United States Federal Census about Amelia M Tiffany
Name: Amelia M Tiffany
Age: 22
Birth Date: Dec 1877 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Wilkes Barre Ward 14, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Wm L Tiffany
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 0 Mother: How many children: 0
Household Members: Name Age
Wm L Tiffany 24
Amelia M Tiffany 22
1910 United States Federal Census about Amele Tiffany
Name: Amele Tiffany
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Bedford, Westchester, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William T Tiffany
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
William T Tiffany 33
Amele Tiffany 29
Arace Owens 10 boarder
Amelia Tiffany in the U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Amelia Tiffany
Residence Year: 1931
Street address: 167 E 95
Residence Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Publication Title: Manhattan, New York, City Directory, 1931
lot 12 J.G. Carter lot, grandchild
Tiffany, Willie (baby girl)
Daughter of Willie and Amelia Carter Tiffany
She was born and died June 3, 1899
Lot 57 Louis Parys Lot
Tokaz, Stillborn male named Louis from the plot book, died Feb 2, 1932
Father Blazey Tokaz (Tokasz) 1884 - 1960
Mother Nellie Zura(f) Tokasz 1892 - 1977 Both are buried in St. Jochims Meshoppen, PA.
This baby is buried on top of Anna Agnes Parys buried 1924
Louis was son of Blazey and Nellie Zuras/Zuraf Tokasz. He is buried on top of Anna Parys. These are the only two babies buried here in this lot according to Stanley and John Parys.
lot 33, her stone, Tressa, is on the Samuel Pickett Lot
Tompkins, Tressa M. (Marie) (Pickett)
Daughter of Samuel and Katherine Welsh Pickett
20 August 1892 - 10 April 1974 aged 81 years
She was the wife of Walter Tompkins, they married August 06, 1916. The family home was in Johnson City, New York
It is a single small stone with just Tressa etched
There used to be large bushes that encompassed this family as corner stone's. They were removed in the mid 1980's. You could not even see the stones through them.
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Lot 33
Tompkins, Kathryn A.
October 2, 1919 - August 28, 2002
Kathryn A. Tompkins, daughter of Tressa Pickett and Walter Tompkins. Cremated and buried August 31, 2002
Listed on 08/30/02 Sun Bulletin Press
Kathryn A. Tompkins, 82, of Montrose, PA and formerly of Johnson City, NY, passed away after an extended illness at the Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose. She was born to the late Walter and Tressa (Pickett) Tompkins in Johnson City, NY. Kathryn was a graduate of Johnson City High School, a life-long employee of EJ Shoe Corp. and a member of Primitive Methodist Church, Johnson City. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Robert E. Goerlitz, Montrose; two nephews, Douglas Goerlitz, Montrose, David Bruce Goerlitz, Berlin, NJ. A graveside memorial service was held at 12 noon on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at the Beaver Meadows Cemetery in Tuscarora Twp., Bradford Co., PA. Pastor Robert E. Goerlitz, officiated. Donations can be made to the Susquehanna County Library, Monument Square, Montrose, PA, 18801 in Kathryn’s name. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
Kathryn Tompkins in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Kathryn Tompkins
Age: 20 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1940: Johnson City, Broome, New York
Street: Bernice Street House Number: 15
Inferred Residence in 1935: Johnson City, Broome, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 12B
Occupation: Clerical
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26 Income: 375
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Walter J Tompkins 43
Tressa Tompkins 47
Kathryn Tompkins 20
Ester Tompkins 18
Katherine Perkett 74
lot 87 Glen Trible lot
Trible, Glen Foster (September 3) 1892 - 1965 (March 16)
Florence (Marbaker) (March 14) 1896 - 1954 (May 20)
Florence was the daughter of James and Mary Jane Marbaker Barber, Glenn was the son of John and Lucy Stephens Trible who are buried in the Lawton Cemetery.
Glenn and Florence Marbaker were united in marriage February 27, 1895 in the Rush Parsonage by Rev. A. Shoefield
Florence and Glen were the parents of Clyde Trible and Mae Trible Repsher Ross.
Paulbearers at his funeral were Eldred Pickett, Francis Brotzman, Max Whitney, Carl Whitney, Daniel Clapper Sr., Glenn Hunsinger
* Historian's note: Florence was joyfully referred to as the wheelchair farmer by her husband. She was a victim of polio. Regarding the Trible family home: Joseph and Susan Cottrell Marbaker purchased the property, of which the Trible family resided on about 1849. Joseph is listed as enjoying the property he Purchased 50 years ago as dense wilderness in his wife's obit. The Union Church of Beaver Meadow was built about that time. He helped in its construction. They worshiped there as Weselyan Methodist. Clyde and Marie Grover Trible reside on the farm now. They have reared their three children Brian, Nancy and Alan there.
Laceyville Farmer Passes Away at Meshoppen Hospital
Mr. Glenn Trible, age 72, of R.D.3 1, Laceyville, PA. died Tuesday Night, march 16, 1965, in the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Meshoppen, PA. He was born in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, the son of the Later Peter Trible and Lucy Stephens. Mr. Trible was a self-employed dairy farmer. The deceased is survived by one daughter Mrs. Mae Repsher, R.D. #1 Laceyville, PA. and one son Clyde Trible, R.D.#1 Laceyville, PA. and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 at the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. Rev. Norman Kase of that church will officiate. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bowen Funeral Home, Montrose, PA. on Thursday evening, 7 to 9.
Florence and Nellie Marbaker, sisters
NAME: Florence Marbaker Trible
[Florence Marbaker Marbaker]
GENDER: Female RACE: White AGE: 58
BIRTH DATE: 14 Mar 1896 BIRTH PLACE Rush Twsp Susque County, Pennsylvania
DEATH DATE:20 May 1954 DEATH PLACE: Rural Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania,
FATHER NAME: James Marbaker
MOTHER NAME: Mary Herman
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 45446
lot 64 Merton Tyrrell lot
Tyrrell, Cecil R. May 24, 1902 - July 18, 1945
Son of Merton and Helen Culver Tyrrell
lot 64 Merton Tyrrell lot
Tyrrell, Merton R. (Robert) (July 9) 1876 - 1948 (August 27)
Helen E. (Ewalda) (Culver) 1876 - 19 (August 12, 1948)
Helen and Merton were married August 1894
Jarvis C. 1897 - 1910 (August 3) 13 years 30 days
son of M.R. and Helen E. separate stone
Merton is the son of Merton and Emma Cobb Tyrrell
Helen was the daughter of J. J. and Catherine Potter Culver
Children: Emma, Mildred, Marie, Charles, Sheldon, Jarvis and Cecil Tyrell
lot 52 Levi LaFrance lot, grandchild
Vaow, Melissa Kay April 10, 1968
Daughter of Kenneth and Lelia LaFrance Vaow
lot 27 H.O. and Chester Wage lot
*** Wage, Chester C.(Chapel) February 7, 1813 - October 5, 1907
Mary E.(Ellen) Lent his wife married January 5, 1840
April 3, 1817 - September 21, 1900
They married January 05, 1840. He enlisted in the Navy January 1835, he served on the U.S. Constitution
The Headstone records:
All the days of my appointed lifetime will I wait,
till my change come. Job XIV 14
It is a large headstone with a round horizontal roll on the top
Son of John Davis Wage (Wedge) and Abigail Ferris (Ferry) Wage of
Springfield, Mass., then Orwell Twp, Bradford Co.
She was the daughter of James and Chloe Park Lent, Chloe was the daughter of John Parks
Children: Abigail, Leander, Bailey, Almeda, Eliza, Simon, Henry Orman, and Effie.
Louis Moore at Chester's grave
all from the Hettie Moore collection
Chester C Wage Name: Chester C Wage
Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 94
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1813 Birth Place: Hampden Massachusetts
Death Date: 5 Oct 1907 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John D Wage Father Birth Place: Massachusetts
Mother Name: Abigail Ferry Mother Birth Place: Massachusetts
Certificate Number: 102693
Chester Wage in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Chester Wage
Age: 37 Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1850: Rome, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Family Number: 168
Household Members: Name Age
Chester Wage 37
Ellen Wage 38
Corneliu Wage 10
Leander Wage 8
Bailey Wage 6
Almeda Wage 4
Eliza Wage 3
Chester C Wage in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Chester C Wage
Age in 1870: 57 Birth Year: abt 1813 Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1870: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Post Office: East Spring Hill
Household Members: Name Age
John B Wage 26
Mary Wage 18
Chester C Wage 57
Mary E Wage 53
Orman Wage 15
Mary E Wage
in the 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Mary E Wage
Age: 33 Birth Date: Apr 1817
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 C Wage
Marriage Year: 1840
Years Married: 60
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother: number of living children: 6 Mother: How many children: 8
Household Members: Name Age
Chester C Wage 87
Mary E Wage 33
Orman E Wage 45
Eliza I Clapper 52 widowed daughter
From Kenny Peterson
Wage - Lent Reunion
October 11, 1894
We were ready Sunday morning, the 8th inst., my wife and self started on a thirty mile drive across county. Leaving our home in Lackawanna County, we crossed a corner of Wyoming County and entered Susquehanna County in Springville Township. Stopping with friends for the night, it was our pleasure to attend a prayer meeting in a school house, in which we had previously presided as teacher of the day school for three years. Meeting old acquaintances and forming new ones, together with the privilege of worshiping with these people once more, was an enjoyable evening indeed. Monday found us on our way over the ills and through the valleys of Auburn township and we must say that we never saw the country when the scenery was more pleasing. The hillside being beautifully mottled with green, golden, crimson forest, with bright blue sky for a background, presented a grand picture. The merry song of birds added to the enjoyment of this warm Indian Summer day, and the hours spent eating lunch and picking chestnuts while our horse rested will not soon be forgotten. Arriving at the "old home" early Monday evening, we had plenty of time to visit our friends there before
THE FAMILY GATHERING
Wednesday, October 11 at an early hour Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Wage were made to rejoice in seeing their six living children again under the parental roof. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Wage, Binghamton, New York, Mrs. Eliza Clapper of Candor, New York, Mr. and Mrs. George Jay of Herrickville, Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Wage of LaPlume, Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodruff, of Skinner's Eddie, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Edward Marbaker of Vay, Virginia. Other grandchildren and great grandchildren were present from all the above places making a happy family group of thirty one. At twelve thirty P.M., father and mother took their places at the head of the table, while the "children" arranged themselves just as they used to sit around the old table years ago in their childhood, and many a fond glance did father and mother give as they were seated around the table, to see the children do justice to a bountiful dinner which was furnished by their youngest son, H.O. Wage and his estimable wife Rose. After dinner we were all invited to the sitting room where mother, with these few and impressive words, presented each of her children with a patchwork quilt, pieced by her own hands, "Children, it is quite likely that we may never all met again on earth, so I want to give you these as a token of my esteem of you, for the kindness you have ever shown me. They are yours to keep, or use, as you may see fit. It is probably the last work I will ever do for you". We need not say they were thankfully received and will be treasured as "mother's last gift". After another hour of visiting, talking of childhood days, of the past, of business prospects and hopes for the future, the following resolution was passed. Resolved--that we make this the first of an annual family gathering, and as long as mother and father live, it shall be held here at the old homestead. Soon after we joined in singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again", then came the hand shaking and good-byes and at 3:30 PM we began to turn our faces homeward, thankful for all well pleased with the result of this home gathering.
S.B.W.
Simon B.
Wage - Lent Reunion
October, 1895
In pursuance of the arrangements made one year ago, the Wage-Lent Reunion was celebrated on the 9th inst., at the house of C. C. Wage, Opposition, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Although late in the season and the day not all that could be wished for, a goodly number of relatives and friends assembled. The time was spent by the old folks going over again their youthful pranks, the joy and pleasures they enjoyed in days gone by. While the boys and girls of today enjoyed themselves as only young people can when full of youthful health and vigor. Truly to look upon such a scene one can but think that they are spending their happiest days.
Soon after the noon hour, dinner ??????? , when the following proceeded ??????? and the usual amount of provisions on such occasions (of which the most novel work of culinary was a layer pie). C.C. Wage, J.H. Lent, wife and grandchildren, Delphine, L.M. Wage and wife, Mrs. George Jay and granddaughter, Lizzie, Mrs. Eliza Clapper, Mrs. E.J. Marbaker and son Willie, Mrs. S.B. Wage, H.O. Wage, George Wickiser and wife, A.B. Williams, wife and daughter, Frankie, L.R. Picket, wife and son, Marcus, M.J. Picket and wife, Miles Marbaker and wife, Wallace Wage and wife, R.F. Marbaker, Mrs. Grace Banks and daughter, Leta, Fred Wage, Lena Wage, Pearl Wage, Chester Wage, Dorsa Wage, Ulysses Clapper, Lystra Jay, Lee Jay, Emma Marbaker, Morton Marbaker, Ettie Clapper, Jesse Gibbs, Leslie Warner, Mrs. A.E. Bennett, and Myrtie Hoover.
In the evening Messers. George Lacey and Burton Gibbs and Misses Edith Lacey and Effie Fowler called and helped make time pass pleasantly.
After dinner, L.M. Wage, president, called for order, when the following program was rendered: Prayer by A.B. Williams, a few selections of appropriate hymns were sung. After which the young folks recited some very fine selections of poetry, when "Uncle George" Wickiser offered a closing prayer. The good-byes soon began to be said, all agreeing that "we have had a good time".
Since our parting one year ago, there has been some changes in our numbers. October 6, 1894, J.S. Clapper was married to a Miss Rice. After two short months she left us, gone from whence none ever return. April 14th, 1895, Lelia Kime, age twenty one years and ten months, passed away. In her last moments she exclaimed "I hear the angels singing so sweetly", and with a good bye to loved ones she was gone leaving a husband and infant son, who after four months, followed his Mama leaving Pa alone. May 14th, 1895, Miles Marbaker was married to Miss Mary Warner. About two months ago Wallace Wage was married to Miss May (Gunderman), come to think I never knew what her name was, but she was one among the rest on the 9th inst.
The scribe, although not present, is under obligation for cake, layer pie, etc. The thoughtful ones please accept thanks. The next reunion will be held at the same place on the last Wednesday in August, 1896.
S.B. Wage
Opposition - Wed. Mar. 21, 1894. Mrs. C. C. Wage, a woman of 76 years old,
fainted & fell while walking on the porch. No serious injuries except bruises
which makes her quite lame.
Lot 27 H.O. Wage and Chester Wage lot
Wage, H. (Henry) Orman February 13, 1855 - (November 5, 1942)
Nettie J. Gibbs his wife November 8, 1874 - April 21, 1921
(Nettie was the 2nd wife, Rosetta May Kinne was his first)
Rosetta May Kinne was born 26 Sept 1870 to Asa and Ellen Moriah Martin Kinne married July 4, 1890 to H. O. Wage.
Son of Chester and Mary E. Lent Wage
Orman married Nettie between 1910 and 1920.
H. Orman Wage, formerly of Endicott, died at 3.30 a.m. Thursday in Warren Center, PA. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Allen Memorial Funeral Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
WAGE: The Funeral of H. Orman Wage will be held at 11 A. M. Saturday at the Allen memorial Home, 311-13 Eats Main Street Endicott. The Rev. Sumner S. Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Meadows, PA. Friends may Call this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home. Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
Orman Wage
in the 1870 United States Federal Census Name: Orman Wage
Age in 1870: 15 Birth Year: abt 1855 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Post Office: East Spring Hill
Household Members: Name Age
John B Wage 26
Mary Wage 18
Chester C Wage 57
Mary E Wage 53
Orman Wage 15
1900 United States Federal Census
about Orman E Wage Name: Orman E Wage
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 45 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Chester C
Mother's Name: Mary E
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Chester C Wage 87
Mary E Wage 33
Orman E Wage 45
Eliza J Clapper 52 sister to Orman Wage
1910 United States Federal Census
about Henry O Wage Name: Henry O Wage
Age in 1910: 55 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Massachusetts Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Henry O Wage 55
1920 United States Federal Census
about Orman H Wage Name: Orman H Wage
Home in 1920: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 64 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Nettie H
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Orman H Wage 64
Nettie H Wage 44
Orman Wage
in the New York, State Census, 1925
Name: Orman Wage Birth Date: abt 1855
Birth Place: United States
Age: 70 Gender: Male
Residence Place: Union, Broome
Relationship: Uncle
Color or Race: White
Assembly District: 02 House Number: 6 Line Number: 34 Page Number: 3
Household Members: Name Age
Lillie Starkmather 52
Carleton Starkmather 05
Orman Wage 70
Assie W Luce 47
Russell Luce 21
Bert McClain 50
Carl Matteson 50
George Nelson 65
H Orinan Wage
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: H Orinan Wage Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 87
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1855 Birth Place: Orwell, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Nov 1942 Death Place: Warren, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Chester Wage
Father Birth Place: Massachusetts Mother Name: Mary Ellen Lent
Mother Birth Place: Ronco, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Netti Rose
Certificate Number: 9
Nettie Wage in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Nettie Wage [Nettie Gibbs]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 46
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1874 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 22 Apr 1921
Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Russell Gibbs Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Julia Maynord Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 41613
Uncle Orman Wage, Hettie Marbaker Moore, Kittie Marbaker Tubb and her son Dan
Newspaper clipping
Mrs. H. O. Wage died Thursday at her home on Clapper Hill, aged 46 years, death better caused by a stroke or apoplexy. The funeral was held in the Beaver Meadows Church at 11 O'clock on Sunday morning and internment was held at that place. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Nettie J. Gibbs Wage November 08, 1874 - April 21, 1921
Lot 54
Wakeley, William E. (Eugene) died 1962 (not in the plot book)
Dec 7, 1906 - Sept 18, 1962
Augusta D. (Augusta Doris Steiger) died 1977 (in plot book)
Oct 28, 1903 - April 17, 1977
They were married Dec 12. 1927 in Wilkes Bare, PA.
William Wakely, Born at Laurel Lake, PA. was son of Wilber Eugene Wakeley and Flora B. Green. He died in Wilkes Barre, PA.
His wife, Augusta Doris Steiger was the daughter of Augustus O. Steiger and Estella Julia Cobb
William E Wakeley in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: William E Wakeley
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 55
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1906 Birth Place: Laurel Lake, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 18 Sep 1962 Death Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Wilbur Wakeley
Mother Name: Flora (nee Green) Blaisure
Spouse Name: Augusta Wakeley
Certificate Number: 086447-62
William Wakely, "United States Census, 1940"
Name: William Wakely Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 15, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre City, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 34 Marital Status: Married Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Birth Year (Estimated): 1906
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head William Wakely M 34 Pennsylvania
Wife Augusta Wakely F 36 Pennsylvania
Son Lynn Wakely M 10 Pennsylvania
William E Wakeley in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William E Wakeley Age: 13 [18]
Birth Year: abt 1907 [abt 1902]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Vestal, Broome, New York
Street: Sugar Creek Road Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's name: Flora Wakeley
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: None Attended School: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Flora Wakeley 43
James E Wakeley 20
Edson N Wakeley 18 [20]
William E Wakeley 13 [18]
Nelson H Wakeley 9
William Marley in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Marley [William Wakeley]
Age in 1910: 3 Birth Year: abt 1907 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Silver Lake, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Michael E Marley Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Flora B Marley Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Michael E Marley 52
Flora B Marley 33
James Marley 10
Lot 242 George and Jenella Ryan Lot
***Wall, James B.
His grave is adjacent to George Ryan's
March 30, 1924 - February 22, 2011
Son of Cecil and Helen Foss Wall
United States Army veteran W.W. II. He was the husband of Vera Wanda Durland Wall 1915 - 1987 buried in the Marsh Cemetery Center Morland, PA. . He was cremated
George P. Garman Funeral Home Inc.
Address: 9366 Route 35 Po Box 65 Mount Pleasant Mills , PA 17853
James B Wall Mt. Pleasant Mills
James B . Jim Wall 86 Years Of Mt Pleasant mills entered into rest on Tuesday , February 22 , 2011 at the Manor at Penn Village ,Selinsgrove He was the husband of the late Vera W. (Durland) Wall. Jim was born on March 30 ,1924 in Falls ,PA the son of the late Cecil and Helen Wall . He retired after 30 years of service from PPL Selinsgrove. Jim enjoyed yard work, the outdoors, reading the newspaper, walking and was known to be a people person helping whenever he could . He was a US Army Veteran of World War 2 . He received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal , American Campaign Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He is survived by his three children Robert D. Sands Jr. and his wife Katie of Laceyville ,PA ,Bonnie J. Tetreault of Connecticut , and Diane Sands of Mt .Pleasant Mills : Step Children Rosemary Hallock, David Sands, Ronnie Sands, Alice Barrett, and Stanley Sands eight Grandchildren:11 great grandchildren ,and two step great grandchildren :a brother-in-law Daniel Dietz of Florida . He Preceded by a brother and sister . There will be no viewing ,services and burial will be private at the discretion of the family . In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in loving memory of Jim to Alzheimer's Association 3544 N .Progress Avenue Suite 205,Harrisburgh, PA 17110-9638 The George P. Garmen Funeral Homes, Inc. 9366 Rt.35, Mt Pleasant Mills is assisting the family with the arrangement
1940 United States Federal Census
Name James B Wall Age 16
Estimated Birth Year abt 1924
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1940 Exeter, Wyoming, Pennsylvania Street RD 1 Falls
Inferred Residence in 1935 Exeter, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935 Same House Sheet Number 4B
Attended School or College Yes
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939 0 Income 0
Income Other Sources No
Household Members Name Age
Cecil Wall 45
Helen Wall 38
James B Wall 16
Cecil Wall Junior 14
Effie Wall 9
lot 142 old section of the cemetery
Warner, Margaret (Culver) , wife of Suel Warner 1843 - 1925(Sept 25)
Her children are buried in the Hughes section at Beaver Meadows
She married first to George Hughes. She was the daughter of James C. and Margaret Culver
Margaret was the wife of George Hughes 1847-1928 (New Jersey)
They were married November 10, 1866 in Pennsylvania, they divorced April 9 1883 in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania on grounds of desertion for five years.
She married before 1906 to Suel Warner 1840 - 1914
1870 United States Federal Census
about George W Hughs Name: George W Hughs
Estimated Birth Year: 1847
Age in 1870: 23 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Post Office: Auburn 4 Comers
Household Members: Name Age
George W Hughs 23
Maggie Hughs 25 **********
Thomas Hughs 8/12
1920 United States Federal Census about Maggie Warner
Home in 1920: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 76 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Widow Race: White Sex: Female Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Maggie Warner 76
Mabel Hughes 17 Granddaughter born New York Father born Ohio mother born New York born ca 1903
Mabel was the daughter of her son George and his wife Jessie Coles Hughes that passed away in 1906. Buried at Beaver Meadows.
lot 86 Milton Warner and Elmer Larish lot
Warner, Milton S. 1854 - September 7, 1916
Son of Oliver Warner and Sophia
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Marbaker, married April 25, 1875 Family bible has marriage date Pennsylvania, they divorced in 1900
Husband of Isilda A Clapper, married May 10, 1905 the Baptist parsonage at Rush, Pennsylvania by Rev. O. E. Bishop
Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Milton T. WARNER Self M Male W 26 PA Laborer NY PA
Mary E. WARNER Wife M Female W 30 PA Keeping House PA PA
John WARNER Brother W Male W 51 PA Laborer NY PA
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255105
NA Film Number T9-1105
1910 United States Federal Census
about Milton S Warner
Name: Milton S Warner
Age in 1910: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: Ilida a
Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Milton S Warner 55
Ilida a Warner 61
Lot 249, Elisha and Linda Brotzman Lot
Elaine Joy Brotzman February 13, 1959 - October 12, 2013
Elaine was married first to Rexford Lee Gregory January 17, 1978 in Meshoppen, Wyoming Co., Pa. by the Rev. Gary C. Myers, they divorced. He was the son of George Gregory and Cathryn Blaisure. He was born September 21, 1953 in East Lemon Twp., Wyoming County, PA. She married Second to Floyd Dewitt Merrit 1982 in PA, they divorced in 1983. Elaine married third to David Allan Gunton January 18, 1986. He was born December 03, 1959. She married last to William Washer September 15, 2000.
Daily Review October 14, 2013
Elaine Joy Washer, age 54, of 123 Bedford Rd., Meshoppen, Pa., passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 12, 2013, after an illness at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Elaine was born on Feb. 13, 1959, in Tunkhannock, Pa., the daughter of the late Elisha John and Beverly Beebe Brotzman. She enjoyed sewing and yard sales. She adored all 10 of her dogs. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Elaine is survived by her husband, William D. Washer, whom she married on Sept. 15, 2000; her children, Rexford L. Gregory, Jr. of Montrose, Pa., Georgina Renee Gregory of Montrose, Pa., John Elisha Merritt and his fiancé Norma Spindler of Tunkhannock, Pa., Melinda Sue Gunton of Mehoopany, Pa., and Brian Alan Gunton of Meshoppen, Pa.; her grandchildren, Rexford L. Gregory III of Allis Hollow, Pa., Cheyenne A. Gregory of Allis Hollow, Pa., Starr P. Nonnemacher of Montrose, Pa., Destiny H. Nonnemacher of Montrose, Pa., Dakota R. Herne of Montrose, Pa., and Brandon M. Franklin of Mehoopany, Pa.; her siblings, Marvin Brotzman Sr. and his wife Elsie of Laceyville, Pa., Florence Murray of Laceyville, Pa., and Charles Murray Jr. and his wife Deborah of Meshoppen, Pa.; as well as many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, from the Sheldon Funeral Home, SR 6, Meshoppen, Pa., with Rev. Gil Clark of the Meshoppen and Russell Hill United Methodist churches presiding. Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elaine's name to the Relay For Life for South Auburn, c/o Mrs. Martha Lott, 724 Lott Rd., Meshoppen, PA 18630.
lot 132 old section of the cemetery
*** Westler, John 1825 - 1901(April 6) Tuscarora Township Bradford County, PA.
He served in the Mexican War,
He was born in Baden, Germany October 1822 by 1900 census
Wife is Mary Ann Everett March 23, 1830 - April 12, 1922 is buried in the Camptown Cemetery. She married second to Moses William Hulbert
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John WESLER Self M Male W 55 GER Farmer GER GER
Mary Ann WESLER Wife M Female W 50 PA Keeping House PA PA
Julia WESLER Dau Female W 18 PA GER PA
Lorette WESLER Dau Female W 14 PA At Home GER PA
Joseph WESLER Son S Male W 12 PA Attending School GER PA
Ammie WESLER Dau S Female W 8 PA Attending School GER PA
Horace WESLER GSon S Male W 4 PA PA PA
Source Information: 1880
Census Place Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255196
NA Film Number T9-1196
Page Number 30C
1900 United States Federal Census about John Wesler
Name: John Wesler
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 77 Birth Date: Oct 1822 Birthplace: Germany
Race: White Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name: Mary A Wesler
Marriage year: 1848
Marital Status: Married
Years married: 52
Household Members:
Name Age
John Wesler 77
Mary A Wesler 70
Horace H Higley 23
Floyd Hutchinson 13
New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 about John Westler
Name: John Westler Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1868
Birth Date: abt 1827 Age: 41 Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: American
Place of Origin: United States of America
Port of Departure: Aspinwall, Panama
Destination: United States of America
Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Arizona
Search Ship Database: Search the Arizona in the 'Passenger Ships and
lot 132 old section of the cemetery
Wesler, Jacob E. son of J. and M.A. Wesler (John and Mary Ann Everett)
died June 26, 1873 age 17 y 2 m 20 d
Many fond hopes are buried here
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lot 132 old section of the cemetery
Wesler, Julia daughter of J. and M.A. Wesler,
daughter of John and Mary Ann Evertt Westler
August 26, 1889 age 26 y 4 m
? Rest in Quiet sleep ?
The funeral was held from the Saint Matthews Episcopal Church in Stevensville, PA. Her father is buried in Beaver Meadows as John Westler and her mother Mary Ann Everett Westler Hulbert is buried in the Camptown Cemetery.
Lot 148 old section of the cemetery
*** West, Francis Sr. (Feb 17) 1911 - 1987 (September)
TEC5 U.S. Army WWII, Military stone
Frank was the son of Frank and Ida West Decker.
His former wife was Bessie Violet Barber October 13, 1924 - February 12, 2014, daughter of Leslie William Barber and Maud V. Flynn buried in the Bolles Cemetery West Auburn, PA. She was lat married to Harry D. Hoover and buried in the Terrytown Cemetery.
* Historian's note: There are supposed 13 people buried in this
12 grave West lot to date (October 24, 1996.)
FRANCIS WEST, SR., 76 of New Albany RD 2 died Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, 1987 at his home following a lingering illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1911 in Wyalusing a son of the late Frank and Ida Decker West. Mr. West was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army and until his retirement had been employed by the Bendix Co. of Montrose and then by the Sordoni Construction Co. of Harvey’s Lake. He spent most of his lifetime in the Wyoming and Bradford County areas and was a member of the Pa. Fire Police Association of Tunkhannock, and a life member of the Protection Hose Company No. 1 of Athens. Surviving are two sons, Francis Jr. of Towanda; Frank, with whom he resided; three daughter, Mrs. David (Violet) Weed of East Smithfield, Mrs. Larry (Florence) Weed of Sugar Run, Mrs. John (Rose) Warfle of Herrickville; a stepson, James Oliver of Columbia Cross Roads; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Virginia Hoover of Wyalusing; one sister, Mrs. Florence Hanna of the Sayre House; nineteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral and committal services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Russell P. McHenry Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore with the Rev. Vaughn Glover pastor of the Hollenback United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Wyoming Co., Pa. Friends may call at the McHenry Funeral Home in Dushore Thursday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review
lot 148 old section of the cemetery
West, Frank (H.) (June 2) 1855 - 1936 (June 15)
Ida L. Decker (February 11) 1869 - 19 (February 12) (buried Feb 16, 1955)
Floyd West February 9, 1891 - June 24, 1893, their son
Frank was the son of Hobart and Mary Bennett West, he married May 11, 1888 to Ida L. Decker. Their children were: Florence Hanna, Francis and Walter West. The funeral was held from the church with Rev. Demorest
A son Walter died previous to 1900, burial unknown
Ida was the daughter of Benjamin W. and Martha J. Reemer Decker
Holister collection of obits
Frank West of Indian Hill, above this town who has been in poor health for some time suddenly grew worse on Sunday afternoon and died early Monday morning June 15, 1936. Mr. West married Miss Ida Decker on May 11, 1888. he is survived by his widow; two sons Walter of Owego, N.Y. and Francis of C.C.C. Camp Slaterville Springs, N.Y.; and one daughter Mrs. Florence Hanna of Smithboro, N.Y. Eight grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Nettie Haight of Little Meadows, Pa. Mr. West was 81 years old. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the Beaver Meadows church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Demarest officiated at the services. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
United States Census, 1900
Name: Frank H West Event Type: Census Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Wyalusing Township, Election District 1, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 44
Marital Status: Married Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Years Married: 11
Birth Date: Jun 1856 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1889
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Frank H West Head M 44 Pennsylvania
Ida S West Wife F 30 New Jersey
Slaurena West Daughter F 6 Pennsylvania
Stella Dicker Servant F 6 Pennsylvania
1920 census
NAME: Frank West AGE: 64
BIRTH YEAR: abt 1856
BIRTHPLACE: Pennsylvania
HOME IN 1920: Wyalusing, Bradford, Pennsylvania
STREET: Sprind Hill Road (South) To Browntown On The Susquehanna River
HOUSE NUMBER: Farm RACE: White GENDER: Male
RELATION TO HEAD OF HOUSE: Head
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE'S NAME: Ida L West
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE: New York
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Connecticut
ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH:Yes OCCUPATION: Farmer INDUSTRY: General Farming
EMPLOYMENT FIELD: Employer
HOME OWNED OR RENTED: Own
HOME FREE OR MORTGAGED: Mortgaged
ABLE TO READ: Yes ABLE TO WRITE: Yes
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: NAME AGE
Frank West 64
Ida L West 50
Walter West 20
Francis West 8
1930 census Frank West
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 74
Marital Status: Married Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Frank West Head M 74 Pennsylvania
Ida L West Wife F 65 Pennsylvania
NAME: Frank West
GENDER: Male RACE: White AGE: 81
BIRTH DATE: 2 Jun 1855 BIRTH PLACE: Drvine Ridge Susquehanna County, PA
DEATH DATE: 15 Jun 1936 DEATH PLACETuscarora, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, FATHER NAME: Hubart West (Hobart West) FATHER BIRTH PLACE: Connecticut
MOTHER NAME: Mary Bennell (Mary Bunnell) MOTHER BIRTH PLACE: Connecticut
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 57771
* Historian's note: Ida's sister was Matilda Jane Decker who married Redmond Donahue. Their son Matthias or Michael married to Celia Nichols. Their children are as follows: Bessie (Mrs. Gerald) Benscoter, Margaret Donahue, and Randall who married Helen Long.
The headstone for Floyd West is very worn and adjacent to Frank West.
lot 148 old section of the cemetery
West, George W. died December 1882 age 21 y 10 m ? d
There is an Anchor on his headstone.
Son of H.R. and M.E. (Hobart and Mary Bennett West)
lot 148 probably the West family plot, next to her daughter Delia West Potter
West, Mary Bennett (3 July 1830) - January 25, 1901
Daughter of Charles and Hannah Morse Bennett who are buried Rushville
Wife of Hobart (Hubbell) West (1825 - December 19, 1876) , a private in Private 143 Rgt. Company H. Pa Vol.
Hobart is buried Devine Ridge with his first wife, Elizabeth Coddington, and their child Lois. Hobart died in December 19, 1876 age 56 y 5m 8d
Mary West is not listed in the plot book. There is no headstone, She was residing with her son Frank when she passed at Merryall.
Hobart West was married second March 12, 1854 to Mary Bennett at her father's home in Rush Township by Nathan Sherwood, Justice of the Peace. There were five children to this union of Hobart and Mary Bennett.: Frank, Delia, Eva Nettie, George and Hannah Adelia.
Perhaps Mary is the flagstone next to her son?
From the Holister Collection
Mary Bennett West
The subject of this sketch was of New England stock, her birth place being Connecticut Some sixty years ago the family came to Rushville, where her father Charles Bennett settled and cleared up a farm, making a family home. On reaching early womanhood Mary united in marriage with Hobart West. The young couple settled in Forrest lake where they lived until about 1867 when the family came to Tuscarora township where the deceased has since has principally lived. Mr. West who was a soldier in the 143 Regiment in the Pennsylvania Volunteers serving his country faithfully until the close of the war died in 1876 leaving his companion and five children three of whom were in their infancy. Mrs. West, though left with little support kept the old home, raised her children being a faithful mother, a good neighbor and a faithful Christian woman though making no public profession of her religion. Her later years were principally passed with her daughter Mrs. William Potter who died a few months ago, this death being such a blow that the aged mother never recovered. Coming to her son Frank of Merryall hardly a month ago to pass the remainder of her life at his home. About two weeks ago she was attacked by the grip which developed into pneumonia and though everything possible was done, owing to her age, faithfully seventy and her enfeebling health she grew worse and passed away January 25, 1901. The following Monday the remains were taken to the Beaver Meadows Church where services were conducted by Rev. M L. Cook of Merryall attended by a large congregation of her old neighbors and friends. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Mary Bennett West July 03, 1830 - January 25, 1901
lot 34 George Wootton lot
Wetton, Mary A. (Ann) 1860 - August 14, 1913
plot book lists Wootton, not Mary A. Wetton
March 1830 - August 14, 1913, a sister to Mrs. Eliza (George) Wootton
Headstone records M.A. Wetton
She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones Wetton
No reference in St. Matthews Episcopal records
Eliza Wetton Wootton's younger sister, Mary Ann Wetton was
born in 1860 in Tittensor, Stone, Staffordshire. I've tracked her in census
material up to 1891 in England where she was unmarried and working as a domestic cook and living with her parents in Moss Gate, Fulford, Staffs.
After that census she seems to 'disappear', she came to Pennsylvania to be with her sister Eliza.
Mary Wetton
in the New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Nme: Mary Wetton
Arrival Date: 9 Dec 1895
Birth Date: abt 1860 Age: 35 Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Etruria
On census with her parents
1861 Census Stone Tittensor (schedule 16)
John Wetton head mar 34 Agricultural labourer Stone
Elizabeth Wetton mar wife 28 Stone
Eliza Wetton dau 8 scholar Stone
Thomas Wetton son 5 scholar Stone
Elizabeth Wetton dau 2 Stone
Mary ann Wetton dau 11m Staffs .........
1871 Census Moss Gate Stone
John Wetton head mar 45 Labourer Moddershall
Elizabeth Wetton wife 37 Sandon
Elizabeth Wetton dau 13 Darlaston
Mary Ann Wetton dau 11 Tittensor
John Wetton son 10 months Moss Gate
1891 Census
Moss Gate, Fulford, Stone
John Wetton head 64 Farm lab Stone
Elizabeth Wetton wife mar 57 Sandon
Mary Wetton dau sin 30 domestic cook Stone
lot 150b Fred and Guy Wheaton lot
Wheaton, Fred September 4, 1914 - September 26, 1992 78 years
Wheaton, Guy April 14, 1916 - December 8, 1991
Brothers, on the same stone
They are sons of George and Mattie Orshaw Wheaton being born in LeRaysville, PA.
Daily Review
Guy Wheaton, of West Main Street Laceyville, formerly of the Stevensville area died December 08, 1991 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock following a long illness. Born in LeRaysville April 14, 1916, the son of the late George and Mattie Orshaw Wheaton. He and his brother Fred were well known quarrymen in the Bradford and Wyoming county areas for the past 32 years. His last quarry was located in Pike Township Bradford County. He attended Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church. Surviving are his brothers Claude, Silvara; Fred with whom he resided; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday from the Sheldon Funeral Home Main Street Laceyville with the Reverend William Townsend of the Skinners Eddy Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Beaver Meadows. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Daily Review
Fred Wheaton, of R.D.# 1 Laceyville, formerly of Silvara and Laceyville area's died early Saturday morning, September 26, 1992 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, PA. Born in LeRaysville September 04, 1914 He was the son of the late George and Mattie Orshaw Wheaton. He and his brother operated many stone quarries throughout Bradford and Wyoming counties for 32 years. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers Henry and Guy. Surviving are his sons Gerald of Spring City; daughters Carol Wheaton, Cedarsville, Arkansas and Theresa Wheaton Spring City; brother Claude and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Sheldon Funeral Home Main Street Laceyville with the Reverend William Townsend of the Skinners Eddy Methodist Church officiating. Internment is at Beaver Meadows. Friends may call 1 p.m. until time of services Wednesday. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
The Wheaton brothers at home in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Guy Wheaton
Birth Year: abt 1916 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
street address: Laceyville PA R D 1
House Number in Cities or Towns: Rt 3
Dwelling Number: 38 Family Number: 38
Attended School: Yes Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
George Wheaton 53
Mattie Wheaton 50
Fred Wheaton 15
Guy Wheaton 14
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Fred Wheaton
Age: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Mal e Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: 367 Inferred Residence in 1935: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 4B
Occupation: Laborer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 180
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Claud Wheaton 27
Jennie Wheaton 23
Marifon Wheaton 4
George Wheaton 63
Mattie Wheaton 58
Fred Wheaton 25
Guy Wheaton 24
Lot 206 Elias and Leroy Whipple lot, son
Whipple, Elias L. (Leroy) (Shorty) June 7, 1929 - August 16, 1999
Irene (Marianne Long) December 18, 1931 - November 28, 1994
Son of Earl James and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple
Daughter of Robert and Dorothy Trowbridge Long
Elias and Irene were married January 19, 1949
Daily Review August 1999
MR. ELIAS L. ‘SHORTY’ WHIPPLE SR. age 70 of 3768 Waverly Rd., Owego, N.Y. formerly of West Auburn, Pa. area passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 16, 1999 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, N.Y. Born in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pa. on June 7, 1929 he was the son of the late Earl and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple. Mr. Whipple was the husband of the late Irene Long Whipple who passed away on Nov. 28, 1994. Mr. Whipple was a dairy farmer most of his life as many farms all over the northeastern counties of Pennsylvania. He was last employed as a truck driver for D&W Meats of South Pittston, Pa. He is survived by a daughter, Sandra Strohl and friend, Gerald Winslow with whom he lived in Owego; daughter, Linda Gregerson of West Auburn; five sons and daughters-in-law, E. Leroy Jr. and Janet Whipple of West Auburn, John and Diane Whipple of Auburn Four Corners, Thomas Whipple of Springville, Pa., Kenneth Whipple and friend, Donna McNalley of West Auburn and Donald Whipple of Meshoppen; five sisters, Nettie Canfield of Athens, Pa., Leila Carpenter of Baltimore, Hazel Stanley of Laceyville, Pa., Betty Bishop of Auburn Four Corners and Myrtle Dockins of Alto, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, James Whipple in 1989, a son-in-law, Louis J. Gregerson in 1998 and two brothers, Ora and Lawrence Whipple in 1997. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa. with the Rev. Tim Barnett of the West Auburn Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Wyalusing Rocket
Irene M. Whipple, age 62, of R.R.#1 box 139 Laceyville, PA (West Auburn) passed away Monday Morning, November 2, 1994 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Laceyville December 18, 1931the daughter of Robert Long Sr. of Black walnut and the late Dorothy Trowbridge Long. Mrs. Whipple was a housewife for her husband and their family. She attended the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and was a member of the Rush Vol. Fire CO. Auxiliary and the Goodwill Fire Company Auxiliary of Laceyville. Besides her father she is survived by her husband of 46 years. Elias L. Whipple Sr. of West Auburn, PA.; Five sons, E. LeRoy Whipple Jr. West Auburn, PA., John Whipple of Auburn Four Corners, Thomas Whipple of Springville, PA., and Donald Whipple of Meshoppen, PA.; Also two daughters Mrs. Sandra Strohl of Endicott, N.Y. and Mrs. Louis (Linda) Gregerson of West Auburn; A sister Mrs. Harold (Janett) Salsman of Golden Hill 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son James Whipple and a brother Robert Long. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday December 1, 1994 from the Sheldon Funeral Home Main Street Laceyville with the Pastor Tim Barnett of the West Auburn Baptist church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Friends and family called at the funeral home Wednesday November 30, 1994 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
1940 United States Federal Census Name La Roy Whepple
Age 10 Estimated Birth Year abt 1930
Gender Male Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Marital Status Single Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1940 Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania Street 08032
Inferred Residence in 1935 Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935 Susquehanna Pennsylvania Sheet Number 4B
Attended School or College Yes Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 4th grade
Household Members Name Age
Earl Whepple 44
Myrtle Whepple 41
Shurewer Whepple 17
Betty Whepple 13
La Roy Whepple 10
Euline Whepple 0
1940 United States Federal Census Name Irene Long
Age 8 Estimated Birth Year abt 1932
Gender Female Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Marital Status Single Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1940 Eaton, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural, Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935 Rural Wyoming Pennsylvania Sheet Number 10A
Attended School or College Yes
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members Name Age
Robert Long 35
Dorothy Long 34
Robert Long Junior 13
Irene Long 8
Janette Long 7
Lot 206 Elias and Leroy Whipple lot, son
Whipple, James Earl June 13, 1955 - September 17, 1989
Son of Elias Leroy and Irene Long Whipple
He is not in the plot book, cremated
He is buried next to Jeremy Whipple
Lot 206 Elias and Leroy Whipple lot, son
Jeremy L. Whipple
June 15, 1972 - December 09, 2003 buried December 13, 2003
son of Elias LeRoy Whipple and Sheila Rae Hitchcock Whipple
husband of Tonya McKeon
Andria Lynn Whipple 2000 - 2000
Montana Lynn Whipple 2001 - 2001
Daily and Sunday Review 2003
Mr. Jeremy L. Whipple, age 31, of RR4, Box 4045, Old Stage Coach Rd., Wyalusing, PA, passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, 2003 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, east of Wyalusing on Rt. 6, Wyalusing Township, PA. Jeremy was born in Tunkhannock on June 15, 1972, the son of E. LeRoy, Jr. and Janet R. Hitchcock Whipple of West Auburn. He was a graduate of the Elk Lake High School, Class of 1992.
Jeremy had just been employed by the Endless Warehouse Service, a division of the Penn's Best, Inc. of Meshoppen, and was on his way home from work when the accident occurred. He was previously employed by U.S. Security at the Taylor-Excel in Wyalusing for several years.
He was a member of the Central Conservation Club, in South Montrose, and in his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, four-wheeling and mud bogging.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife of one-and-one-half years, the former Tonya L. McKean; his stepdaughter, Metallica Thetga, at home; a sister, Mrs. Mark (Shannon) Sickler of Hop Bottom; three nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Montana Lynn Whipple in 2001 and Andria Lynn Whipple in 2000.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
not buried here yet
*** Whipple, Lawrence, Sr. April 18, 1923 - March 29, 1997
U.S. Navy WWII in the Mediterranean Sea 1943-1944
Son of Earl and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple
He married first to Clara Pennay (divorced)
He married second to Doris McDiesel (survived him)
His obit states burial to be Beaver Meadows, they do not own a lot, the family had not buried him by 2015. He was born on the Board Road in the former Francis Brotzman home.
Lawrence Whipple served with the US Navy WWII. He was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea 1943-1944. His last employment was at Taylor Packing, retiring in 1987. He was married first to Clara Pennay.
two children: Lawrence Dale Whipple and Donna Marie Whipple Brown
He married Doris Deisel February 17, 1951
Children:Kathleen Whipple, Lawrence Earl Whipple, Lee Ann Whipple and
Darlene Joy Whipple
United States Census, 1940 Name: Lawrence Whipple
Event Place: Tuscarora Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Male Age: 17 Marital Status: Single Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Birth Year (Estimated): 1923
Last Place of Residence: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Earl Whipple Head M 44 Pennsylvania
Myrtle Whipple Wife F 41 Pennsylvania
Lawrence Whipple Son M 17 Pennsylvania
Betty Whipple Daughter F 13 Pennsylvania
Leroy Whipple Son M 10 Pennsylvania
Erline Whipple Daughter F 0 Pennsylvania
Times Tribune
Lawrence E. Whipple Sr., 73, of R.R. 1, Laceyville, (West Auburn) died March 29, 1997. Saturday at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock. Born April 18, 1923, in Laceyville, he was the son of the late Earl and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea from 1943 to 1944. Prior to his retirement in 1987, he was employed as a security guard by Taylor Packing Co., Wyalusing. He attended West Auburn Baptist Church. He was a member of Wyalusing American Legion Post 534; Wyalusing Valley Memorial Post 7593 V.F.W.; and a life member of the Tri-County Sportsman Club, Silvara. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dale E. Whipple, and a brother, Orra Whipple. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, the former Doris M. Diesel; sons, Lawrence E. Jr., Gayle, and Lawrence (Dale) Whipple, all of Wyalusing; daughters, Mrs. Donna Brown, Allentown; Mrs. Edward (Lee Ann) Burgess, Laceyville; Mrs. Gilbert (Darlene) Kohler, West Auburn; Mrs. Kathlene Wilmarth, Wyalusing; a brother, LeRoy Whipple, Auburn Four Corners; sisters, Mrs. Polly Carpenter, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Nettie Canfield, Sayre; Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Stanley, Wyalusing; Mrs. Robert (Patty) Bishop, Auburn Four Corners; Mrs. Earline Dockins, Alto, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Auburn Baptist Church, Laceyville, with the Rev. Tim Barnett officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Goodwill Fire Co., Laceyville, 18623, or West Auburn Baptist Church, R.R.1, Laceyville, 18623. Funeral arrangements by the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Laceyville. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
lot 159 Carl Whitney lot
Whitney, Carl B.(Byrd) (June 8) 1928 - 2014 (July 10)
Marcella L. (Jayne) (July 19) 1925-
Carl was the son Bryce and Helen Hunsinger Whitney of Fowler HIll Sussquehanna County PA. Marcella Lena Jayne was the daughter of Frank and Mildred Smith Jayne of Stevensville, PA. They were married June 10, 1950 in the Stevensville Presbyterian Church by Rev. Moffett. They were the parents of Donna Mae (Mrs. Richard Marcho), Gary, and Kathy Jayne Whitney.
Daily Review July 11, 2014
Carl B. Whitney, 86, of Beaver Meadows, Pa., passed away Thursday morning, July 10, 2014 at Endless Mountains Health Care Systems in Montrose, Pa. Carl was born June 8, 1928 at his family homestead in Beaver Meadows. He was the son of the late Bryce and Helen (Hunsinger) Whitney. Carl was a graduate of Rush High School. He was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church and Dairymen's League. Carl lived and worked on the family farm which was operational for over 100 years. He hauled canned milk for Dairylea for 13 years. Reading, talking with friends, and enjoying good food were some of his favorite pastimes. His wife, Marcella, and he loved square dancing and spent many of evenings twirling in the area dance halls. Being a good neighbor was of upmost importance. He will be remembered for his honesty, patience, and hearty laugh. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marcella (Jayne) Whitney. Survivors also include daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Richard Marcho of Gibson, Pa.; daughter, Kathy Whitney and Alvard Kedrick of Mayfield, Pa. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Whitney, March 18, 1977. He is also survived by a sister, Irene Squires of East Rush, Pa.; two grandchildren Jennifer Marcho and Tom Cox of Peckville, Pa.; Bradley and Michelle Marcho of Gibson, Pa.; three great-grandchildren, Racheal, Olivia, and Halle Marcho; four nieces, one nephew, and one grand-nephew. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Whitney who passed away on March 18, 1977 and a brother Max B. Whitney who passed away on March 25, 1989. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday July 14, 2014 at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa. with Rev. Dolly Tarreto of the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Carl's name can be donated to Endless Mountain Medical Care Foundation. c/o: Patricia Looby, Attn: Building Fund, 25 Grow Ave., Montrose, PA 18801. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: Carl Whitney
Birth Year: abt 1929 [abt 1928]
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 191 Family Number: 191
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Lamar L Whitney 55
Blanche Whitney 49
Bryce L Whitney 30
Helen Whitney 29
Max Whitney 9
Irene Whitney 8
Carl Whitney 1 [1 11/12]
Glen F Hunsinger 21
Lamar E Whitney
in the 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Lamar E Whitney
Age: 65 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Farm: Yes Inferred Residence in 1935: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 5B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 94
Occupation: Farmer House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: name Age
Lamar E Whitney 65
Mary B Whitney 59
Bryce L Whitney 40
Helen R Whitney 39
Max B Whitney 19
Irene E Whitney 17
Carl B Whitney 11
1940 United States Federal Census about Manella Jayne/Marcella
Age: 14 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Street: Route 274 Inferred Residence in 1935: Stevens, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 4A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Francs Jayne 46
Mildred Jayne 38
Manella Jayne 14
Marsetta Jayne 13
June 25, 2014
Photo's by Carol Brotzman
Carl and Marcella Whitney 2003
The Carl Whitney home in 2013
Lot 71 William Whitney
Whitney, Emma Irene died June 4, 1917 age 20 days
The plot book lists Erma 20 days no stone
Emma was born at Fowler Hill, Susquehanna County, PA to William and Louella Pickett Whitney. She passed away at her home. The grandparents were William H. and Hulda Jane Lewis Whitney and Lambert Preowl and Maria Williams Pickett.
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Erma Irene Whitney
Name: Erma Irene Whitney Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 0
Birth Date: 1917 Birth Place: Rush Tp, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 4 Jun 1917 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Wm B Whitney Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Luella Pickett Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 66521
lot 159 Carl Whitney lot (This lot is adjacent to lot 89 in C section)
Whitney, Gary C. (Carl) August 16, 1960 - March 18, 1977 aged 16 years kidney failure
Son of Carl and Marcella Jayne Whitney
Until we meet again, our beloved son and brother
Gary C. Whitney, Laceyville boy dies at age 16
Gary Carl Whitney passed away March 18, 1977 at the Montrose General Hospital after an illness. Born August 16, 1960 in Montrose to Carl Byrd and Marcella Lena Jayne Whitney of Laceyville R.D.#1. He was a lifelong resident of Susquehanna County, and was in his Junior year at the Elk Lake High School, Elk Lake, PA. Besides his parents he is survived by his two sisters, Miss Donna Mae Whitney of Harford and Miss Kathy Jayne Whitney at home; His Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Jayne of LeRaysville, PA. ; several Uncles, Aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert A. Bartron Funeral home 74 Church Street Montrose, PA. Officiating will be the Rev. Raymond Van Stone of the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. The burial will be Meadows Cemetery Tuscarora Township Bradford County, PA.
lot 89 E.L. and Bryce Whitney lot (Father and son)
Whitney, Helen R. (Ruth)(Hunsinger)(May 8)1900-1957(August 20)
Helen was the wife of Bryce LeForrest Whitney
Helen was the daughter of Charles Thomas and Jennie Chamberlain Hunsinger. She was born in Skinners Eddy, Wyoming County, PA.
Bryce L. (LeForrest) (September 2) 1899 - 1942 (Nov.3) 43 years old
He was the son of E. LaMar and Blanche Hogeboom Whitney
Blanche M. (Hogeboom) Whitney (July 25) 1880 - February 21, 1965
Blanche Hogeboom was the daughter of James O. and Roxanna Fowler Hogeboom
She was the wife of E. LaMar Whitney, born at Fowler Hill, Susquehanna County, PA. She passed away at the Marlett Nursing Home, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
E. LaMar Whitney (June 28) 1874 - 1949 (April 17)
He was born at Fowler Hill, Susquehanna County, PA and he died there of a Massive heart attack.
LaMar was the son of William and Hulda Lewis Whitney
The lot consists of a Whitney family stone.The footstones contain the names.
Bryce Whitney and Helen Hunsinger were married Feb. 18, 1920 Tunkhannock, PA. by Rev. Lawson. They were the parents of just one child Bryce Whitney. Bryce and Helen Whitney were the parents of Max, Carl, and Irene (Mrs. Ralph Squires)
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Bryce L Whitney
Name: Bryce L Whitney
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 43
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1899 Birth Place: Rush Township
Death Date: 3 Nov 1942 Death Place: Rush Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania,
Father Name: LaMar Whitney Father Birth Place: Rush Twp, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Blanche Hogeboom Mother Birth Place: Rush Twp
Spouse Name: Helen Hunsinger
Certificate Number: 100598
Cardiac buried at Beaver Meadows November 6, 1942
November 3, 1942 Handwritten
Bryce L. Whitney dies suddenly in his automobile, age 43 years in Rush Township form a heart attack. He was about one mile from home, (Near where Alan Trible had his trailer in 1996). He had been at a school board meeting at Rush. He was the treasurer for the school board. Dr. J. F. Austin of Laceyville was called, he spent two hours trying to revive him, artificial resuscitation and stimulants. All the efforts were to no avail. The coroner R. B. Randall was called, death was ruled due to a heart attack. There was no autopsy. Mr. Whitney was a well known director of the Dairymen's League. He is survived by his wife the former Helen Hunsinger Whitney, a daughter Irene, and two sons Max and Carl at home. His parents Mr. And Mrs. E. LaMar Whitney. Burial services are to be held from the Rush Methodist Church, Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial to be at Beaver Meadow near Stevensville.
A newspaper clipping from the collection of Celia Benscoter
Mrs. Blanche Whitney of Rush Township, Susquehanna County, PA., died Sunday Feb. 21, 1965, at the Marlette Nursing Home in Tunkhannock, PA. where she had been a guest for one year. Mrs. Whitney was the widow of the late E. LaRar Whitney and was the daughter of James O. and Roxanna Fowler Hogebone. She is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. Ralph Squires of Montrose R.D.#4; Two Grandsons Max and Carl Whitney, both of Laceyville, R.D. 1, and sis great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beaver Meadows Church with the Rev. Norman Case of that church officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
A newspaper clipping from the collection of Celia Benscoter
E. L. (LaMar) Whitney dies form a heart attack April 14, 1949 (Hand Written date)
Age 74 years, he died at home on Fowler Hill. He is survived by his wife Blanche Hogeboom (Spelling as was) Whitney. Two Grandsons, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter. They funeral was held at the Whitney home with the Rev. Gladstone Brown officiating. Burial followed in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Mr. Whitney was a lifelong resident of the Laceyville R.D. # 1 area. He was the son of the late William H. and Hulda Jane Lewis Whitney. His death was sudden, due to a heart attack.
Photo courtesy of Carl and Marcella Whitney
lot 72 Ernest Smith lot
Whitney, Hulda J. (Jane) Lewis (Mrs. Theodore MaGee, divorced)
Hulda was the daughter of James J. and Betsey E. (Iniss) Ross Lewis.
Her parents are buried in the Fairdale Cemetery
James Lewis was the son of John B. and Hulda Mane Lewis are buried in the Middletown Cemetery. Betsey's parents are Joseph and Polly Camp Ross.
Hulda Lewis dates by headstone: February 3, 1847 - August 8, 1929
her headstone, is next Jennie MaGee Smith. The family historian
Nancy Smith Decker records that she was born in 1842. The 1870
census and death certificate records the 1842 date. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest L. Smith at Fowler Hill. She was the second wife of William H. Whitney. They were married Feb 4, 1873 in Montrose, Pa. the by Rev. A. D. Alexander. Wm. Whitney was first married to Mahala Bennett.
She was born April 6, 1829 to Ferris and Nancy Black Bennett. William and Mahala were married May 9, 1853 by the Elder D.D. Grey. She died in1872 and was buried in the Fowler Hill Cemetery.William Whitney was born in 1824 and died August 5, 1912. He was the son of Walter and Louisiana Edwards Whitney. William Whitney died Monday, August 5, 1912 and was buried August 8, 1912 at Fowler Hill on the farm. A granddaughter, Miss Muriel Whitney provided this information. The diary of Leo Bolles, records Ma and Pa Bolles attended the funeral. Walter Whitney was the son of Jonathan and Cady Whitney who came to North Flat, Wyoming Co., Pa from Connecticut. Hulda married first to Theodore McGee Nov 6, 1865. They divorced. Theodore, 1844 - died after 1876. He was the son of Ebenezer (1813-1876) and Lucy Roots McGee (1816- ) His parents resided on Gage Road, Rushville. They and two of their 11 children are buried in the family cemetery on the farm. Eben's will was proved in 1876. Stockers History page 375 reveals to us that Elisha Gates came to Susquehanna Co about 1816 with his son in law was John Lewis from Groton, Conn. Elisha had 6 sons that served in the Civil War and John had 3 sons that served the Union.
Hulda Whitney is in the center, Lena Smith (later to be Clapper) on the right, Clifford Clapper is holding his daughter Betty. The lady on the right is her daughter Jennie MaGee Smith mother of Clifford and Lena
Photo is courtesy of Douglas Clapper
Hulda Whitney Event Type: Census Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Rush Township, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 56
Marital Status: Married Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Number of Living Children: 3
Years Married: 26
Birth Date: Feb 1844
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1874
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother of how many children: 3
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William H Whitney Head M 76 Pennsylvania
Hulda Whitney Wife F 56 Pennsylvania
William Whitney Son M 20 Pennsylvania
Verry Bennett Servant M 23 Pennsylvania
May E Woottom Servant F 18 England
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about Huldah J Whitwey
Name: Huldah] J Whitwey [Huldah] J Lewis]
Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 87
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1842 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 8 Aug 1929 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Lewis
Spouse Name: Wm H Whitwey
Certificate Number: 85764
buried August 11, 1929
Pneumonia
lot 71 Wm. B. Whitney lot, wife
Whitney, Louella (Pickett), December 21, 1883 - March 20, 1952
Louella was the wife of William B. Whitney
She was the daughter of Lambert Preowl and Maria Williams Pickett
She was aged 68 years when passed away March 20, 1952
She is not lot listed in the plot book, no stone
They were married in Susquehanna County February 18, 1905
* Historian's note: Lambert Preowl Pickett, March 28, 1939 - 1910 was buried in the Rush Memorial Park, He was the son of Samuel and Hannah Lyons Pickett. This makes him a half brother E. A. Pickett father of Marcus Pickett.
1900 United States Federal Census about Luella M Pickett
Age: 16 Birth Date: Dec 1883 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Lambert P Pickett
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Mariah A Pickett
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Lambert P Pickett 61
Mariah A Pickett 59
Norman T Pickett 23
Susie M Pickett 19
Luella M Pickett 16
Lot 70 is in that open space above the Sharer graves
Luella Whitney
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Luella Whitney [Luella Pickett]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 68
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1883 Birth Place: Rush Twsp, Susque, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 20 Mar 1952 Death Place: Brooklyn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Lambert Pickett
Mother Name: Maria Williams
Certificate Number: 28895
lot 89 E.L. and Bryce Whitney lot, son
Whitney, Max (Beecher) January 26, 1921 - March 25, 1989
Emma J. (Galloway , was married first to Robert "Slim" Mader) September 29, 1927 -
headstone, (this would be second marriages for both)
Max was the son of Bryce and Helen Hunsinger Whitney
The headstone is etched with two folks swinging in a porch swing
* Historian's note: Max was married first to Katherine Louise Arey , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arey. Max and Louise divorced. They have 2 children: Sharon and Larry
Lot 71 W.B. Whitney
Miss Muriel Maria Whitney 9 Jul 1910 - May 13, 2003
Buried at Beaver Meadows May 15, 2003, aged 92 years, no headstone
Wyalusing Rocket
Muriel Maria Whitney, 92, Montrose, Pa., died May 13, 2003 at Meadow View Senior Living Center, Montrose, after an extended illness. She was born in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pa., to the late William and Luella (Pickett) Whitney. Muriel spent most of her life in Brooklyn, PA. She was a former member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Montrose.
Besides her parent, a sister, Inola Miller predeceased Muriel. Services and interment were held May 15, 2003 at Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Tuscarora Twp., Bradford County, PA.
Arrangements were through the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home.
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 about Muriel M. Whitney
Name: Muriel M. Whitney
Last Residence: 18801 Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
BORN: 9 Jul 1910
Died: 13 May 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1973)
* Historian's note: Miss Muriel Whitney states that after she is buried, the remaining two graves are to return to the cemetery association for burial of poor people needing a burial spot.
Lot 71 William Whitney lot
Whitney, William B., September 01, 1880 - April 25, 1942
William was the son of William and Hulda Lewis Whitney.
Muriel, his daughter states he is buried here beside his wife and daughter. There are no headstones. He is not in the plot book
William B. Whitney married Luella Pickett in Rushville, Susquehanna County on February 18, 1905. Their children were children: Inola, Muriel, and baby Emma
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944 about William Whitney
Name: William Whitney Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 61
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1880 Birth Place: Rush Surque, Pentne
Death Date: 25 Apr 1942 Death Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Wm Whitney
Mother Name: Huldah Lewis
Spouse Name: Luelle Pickett
Certificate Number: 37900
1920 United States Federal Census about William B Whitney
Name: William B Whitney Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1881 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Luella M Whitney
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
William B Whitney 39
Luella M Whitney 36
Merle M Whitney 9
Inola A Whitney 6
1940 United States Federal Census about William Whitney
Name: William Whitney
Respondent: Yes Age: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1881
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Jessup, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: Street: 598 Twp Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Rural, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 61
Occupation: Farming
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
William Whitney 59
Mary L Whitney 56
Muriel Whitney 29
Inola Whitney 20
lot 49 John Marbaker lot,
Williams, Emma J. 1850 - 1929 (5 Jan 1929) , died at the home of her sister Mrs. F. Hillis. Her parents were Francis and Sally Sharer Williams, Sally being the daughter of William and Lefy Featherbay Sharer
She is listed as a step daughter to Thomas Potter on census as Francis Williams passed about 1865
Emma J Williams in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Emma J Williams
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 79
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1849 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Jan 1929 Death Place: Franklin, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Francis Williams
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Sally Ann Sharer
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 15611
* Historian's note from Commemorative Biographies of N. E. Pa. pg 1730 -31: Thomas Potter, son of Riley Potter. He married Mrs. Sally A. Sharrer (Sharer) Williams. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Sharer, widow of Francis Williams. Sally and Thomas had two children: Mrs. Fred Hillis and Frank who married Nellie Wilbur. Sally passed March 11, 1893 age 61 years, and was buried in the Stevensville Cemetery.
lot 61 James W. Clapper lot, daughter and son-in-law
Wilson, (Fred) Clyde (May 22) 1882 - 1974 (January 22)
Son of Frank and Margaret Baker Wilson
Daughter of Orpha Clapper 1881 - 1962 (Dec 18)
Wife of Clyde, they married in September 1903
Orpha was the Daughter of James and Helen Williams Clapper
1910 United States Federal Census about Fred Wilson
Name: Fred Wilson Age in 1910: 28
Birth Year: abt 1882 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Hallstead, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Apha Wilson
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Fred Wilson 28
Apha Wilson 28
Beatrice Wilson 5
Orpha M Clapper in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Orpha M Clapper
Age: 18 Birth Date: Jul 1881 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital Status: Single
Father's name: James Clapper
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Helen E Clapper
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name Age
James Clapper 48
Helen E Clapper 48
Orpha M Clapper 18
Orpha May Wilson in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Orpha May Wilson [Orpha May Clapper]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 80
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1882 Birth Place: South Auburn, PA
Death Date: 18 Dec 1962 Death Place: West Burlington, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Clapper
Mother Name: Ella Williams
Spouse Name: Fred Wilson
Certificate Number: 113403-62
lot 92 Elwin Cobb and Kenneth Wilson lot
*** Wilson, Kenneth Howe April 13, 1913 - August 5, 1997
Son of Franklin and Louise Howe Wilson
Husband of Mable E. (Cobb) Sept 12, 1918 - December 11, 1999
Daughter of Olin and Edna Stevens (Corby) Cobb
They were married Nov 3, 1939
Kenneth served in the US Army WWII as a cook
a family newspaper clipping
Mable L. (Lillian) Cobb Wilson, 81, of Endicott, NY, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away Saturday, December 11, 1999 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 12, 1918 in Browntown, PA, the daughter of Olin and Edna Stevens Cobb. She was a graduate of the Del-Kader Beauty School in Elmira and was active in many organizations. She is survived by her two daughters and a daughter-in-law; three sisters including Eleanor and Les Dunbar of Troy; two brothers; ten grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth H. Wilson, in 1997; three brothers and three sisters. Services were held December 15 at the Lowery Funeral Home in Athens with the Rev. Roland Romig officiating and burial to be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, Laceyville, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 169 riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 Submitted by Carol Hoose Brotzman
Kenneth Wilson in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Age: 27 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1913 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: New York Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Horseheads, Chemung, New York
Map of Home in 1940: Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Horseheads, Chemung, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 168 Occupation: Cook
House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 72
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 720 Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Kenneth Wilson 27
Mable Wilson 21
Kenneth H Wilson in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Kenneth H Wilson
Birth Year: abt 1913 Gender: Male
Race: White Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Horseheads, Chemung, New York
Street address: Breesport Dwelling Number: 25 Family Number: 26
Attended School: Yes Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Frank A Wilson 44
Louise H Wilson 38
Kenneth H Wilson 17
Ralph E Wilson 9
Thelma L Wilson 7
Donald L Wilson 3 [3 2/12]
Marlea L Wilson 0 [11/12]
1920 United States Federal Census Name Mabel Cobb
Age 1 Birth Year abt 1919
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1920 Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race White Gender Female
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Marital Status Single
Father's Name Olin Cobb
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Name Edna Cobb
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members Name Age
Olin Cobb 33
Edna Cobb 30
Glenn Cobb 13
Mary Cobb 11
Helen Cobb 8
Gladys Cobb 5
Louis Cobb 3
Mabel Cobb 1
Lot 113 Charles Wood Lot
Wood, Charles W. (William) (February 11) 1867 - 1932 (July 19) buried the 21st
Jennie B. (Cynthia Jane "Jennie" Baker) 1872 - 1924 (June 19) buried the 22nd
Son of William J. and Sarah Owen Wood
Their children: Ora, Miss Iona, and Iva Brown
Jennie Wood in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Jennie Wood [Jennie Baker]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 52
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1873 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 19 Jun 1924 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Gilbert Baker Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Weltha Adams Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 63596
Chas W Wood
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Chas W Wood Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 65
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1867 Birth Place: Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 19 Jul 1932 Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: William Wood
Father Birth Place: Pike County, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Elizabeth Owen
Mother Birth Place: Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 65460
A clipping from the Annis Tyler collection
Silvara, July 19 (1932)
Charles (William) Wood a lifelong and respected resident of Silvara passed away Tuesday morning at his home here. He had been an invalid for the past six years, sufferng greatly at times. Mr. Wood was 65 years old and survived by one son Ora; a daughter Iona both at home; a married daughter Mrs. Iva Brown of Harding, PA. Two grandsons Charles and Raynard Brown, three sisters -- Mrs. Louise Harding who has been helping care for him for the past two weeks. Mrs. Carrie O'Connor of Binghamton, and Mrs. Gertrude Shipman of Buffalo. Funeral services will be held Thursday with internment in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Charles Wood February 11, 1867 - July 19, 1932 husband of Cynthia Jane "Jennie" Baker. He was the son of William J. and Sarah Elizabeth (Sharon) Owens Wood.
Lot 66 George Wood Lot
Wood, Clifton G. aged 67 year (Glenn Bennett recorded)
Social Security Death records show a Clifton Wood from Wilkes Barre, Pa July 26, 1901 - Dec 18, 1968 His wife was Anna born 1903, PA.
no plot number listed in the plot book, no stone
He was the son of George and Minnie Culver Wood
1920 United States Federal Census
Name Clifton Wood Age 18
Birth Year abt 1902 Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1920 Wilkes-Barre Ward 6, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Street Puritan Lane
Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Germany
Mother's Name Minnie Wood Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Truck Driver Industry Bakery
Employment Field Wage or Salary Attended School No Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes
Household Members Name Age
Minnie Wood 49
Clifton Wood 18
Fred Sauer 63
Name Clefton Wood 1940 census
Age 37 Estimated Birth Year abt 1903 Gender Male Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1940 Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania Street N Main Street
House Number 64 Inferred Residence in 1935 Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935 Same Place
Occupation Truck Driver Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 40
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52 Income 400 Income Other Sources No
Household Members name Age
Minnie Wood 65
Clefton Wood 37
Anna Wood 37
Edward Williams 35
Micheal Kehoe 48
Martin Conway 61
Michael Fetchak 29
Joseph McCoskey 35
Fred Smith 46
Lot 66 George Wood Lot
Wood, Fred W. aged 70 years (Glenn Bennett recorded close ages)
Social Security Death Records, April 2, 1895 - Aug 3, 1967
Fred resided Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Son of George and Minnie Culver Wood
no plot number listed in the plot book, no stone
1900 United States Federal Census
Name Fred Wood
Age 5
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1900 Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name George H Wood
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Name Minnie E Wood
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Household Members
Name Age
George H Wood 37
Minnie E Wood 31
Culver Wood 8
Myrtle H Wood 7
Fred Wood 5
Social Security Death Index
Name Fred Wood
SSN 187-03-0252
Born 2 Apr 1895
Died Aug 1967
State (Year) SSN issued Pennsylvania - Before 1951
Lot 66 George Wood Lot
Wood, George H. 1864 - 1909 (March 31, 1864 - August 25, 1908)
Another possible birthdate March 8,1863
Minnie M. Culver his wife (December 25, 1869-January 14, 1958)
Daughter of James Jarvis and Catherine Potter Culver
They married March 29, 1886 Bible information
Son of William J. and Sarah Owen Wood
Daughter of James Jarvis and Catherine Potter Culver
Recorded at the Bradford County courthouse Geo, H. Wood married Minnie E. Culver he is 23 and she 18 years 18 both from Tuscarora township, Tuscarora Township, his parents W. J. Wood her parents J. J. Culver married 3/29/1886
I find Minnie still in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in the conveyance of the lands of her brother J. C. Culver by his widow Anna in 1924.
1900 United States Federal Census
Name Minnie E Wood
Age 31 Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1900 Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race White Gender Female
Relation to Head of House Wife
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name George H Wood
Marriage Year 1886
Years Married 14
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace New York
Mother: number of living children 4
Mother: How many children 4
Household Members Name Age
George H Wood 37
Minnie E Wood 31
Culver Wood 8
Myrtle H Wood 7
Fred Wood 5
George H Wood in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: George H Wood
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 44
Birth Date: 8 Mar 1864 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 25 Aug 1908 Death Place: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Wm Woos [Wm Wood]
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Sarah Burens
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 79517
Minnie Culver Wood in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Minnie Culver Wood [Minnie Culver Culver]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 85
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1872 Birth Place: Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 14 Jan 1958 Death Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Jarvis Culver
Mother Name: Catherine (Potter)
Spouse Name: George Wood
Certificate Number: 5935
lot 145 old section of the cemetery
Wood, Harriet C. 1858 - 1928 (Feb 23) wife of C. Edward (buried Feb 25)
Edward C. Wood died December 1, 1890 age 40 y 1 m 10 d, He was born October 21, 1850
Harriet's stone is a log type
Sleep on Husband dear, and take thy rest,
God Called you home, He thought it best.
Harriet Corneliue Hall daughter of Ruel "Jeremiah" and Nancy Hall
She was born February 01, 1856 in PA, and died February 23, 1928 in Tuscarora township Bradford County, PA. She married first to Edward Charles Wood Before 1885, son of Levi Wood and Mary Benjamin. He was born October 21, 1850 in Sanding Stone PA, and died December 01, 1890 age 40 years 1 month 10 days. Buried in Beaver Meadows Cemetery. She married second to Thomas "Jefferson" Rickard February 24, 1897, son of Alexander Rickard and Lucinda Shumway. He was born in June 1855 and died March 28, 1907 Thursday according to Leo Bolles diary at Kinney Pond. She married third to Luthur B. Marbaker November 18, 1909 in the Skinners Eddy Parsonage, they divorced before 1920 census. He was the son of Edmund/Edward Marbaker and Thankful Cottrell. He was born October 03, 1855, and died January 17, 1941 in Bible records recorded here Pennsylvania Sheldons records have June 17 1941.
1860 United States Federal Census
Name Edward Wood Age 8
Birth Year abt 1852 Gender Male Birth Place Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 Standing Stone, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Post Office Standing Stone Family Number 936
Household Members Name Age
Levi Wood 42
Mary Wood 38
Christopher Wood 13
Edward Wood 8
Adda Griffin 7
in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Wood
Age: 29 Birth Year: abt 1851 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Asylum, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Harriet Wood
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
Edward Wood 29
Harriet Wood 23
Harriet C Wood in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Harriet C Wood [Harriet C Hall]
Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 62 Birth Date: 1 Feb 1856
Birth Place: Pennsylvania Death Date: 23 Feb 1928
Death Place: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Jermiah Hall Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Nancy Bennett Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 21147
Harriet C Rickard
in the 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Harriet C Rickard
Age: 43 Birth Date: Feb 1856
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jefferson T Rickard
Marriage Year: 1897 Years Married: 3
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members: Name Age
Jefferson T Rickard 44
Harriet C Rickard 43
Leon W Wood 15
Perl L Wood 10
Leo N Wood 12
lot 113 Charles Wood lot
Wood, Iona V.(Miss) (October 2,) 1904 - 1968 (July 1) aged 63
Daughter of Charles and Jennie Baker Wood
not in the pot book
A newspaper clipping from the Bessie Benscoter collection
Former teacher at Silvara dies
Miss Iona V. Wood of Binghamton, aged 63 died July 01, 1968 at the home of her sister and brother in law Mrs. Charles Brown of 1567 River Road Pittston. She was born in Silvara, October 02, 1904 the daughter of the late Charles and Jennie Baker Wood. Miss Wood was a graduate of the Tunkhannock High school and Mansfield Normal School. She taught in Silvara schools for a number of years and later owned operated White Kitchen in Binghamton. Miss Wood was also employed by Hamlin Drug Store in Binghamton. Besides her sister with whom Miss Wood resided she is survived by a brother Ora of Laceyville R.R. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1o'clock at the Sheldon funeral home in Laceyville. The Rev. Richard Gregory, Pastor of the Braintrim Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery Laceyville R.D. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
lot 147 old section of the cemetery
Wood, Josephine Cecilia January 20, 1894 - February 28, 1912
She fell asleep in Jesus
Daughter of L.D. and L.M. (Levi and Lottie Cobb Carlin)
Married June 7, 1911 (Purl) Pearl L. Wood born January 15, 1890
The headstone has an open bible etched on the front, She is not dead but sleepeth
she is not in the plot book, the headstone is just inside the gates by the church.
Bennett Genealogy photo age 18 years
Josephine Cecelia Wood in the Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947 Name: Josephine Cecelia Wood
Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1894
Birth Place: Wilksbarre PR Age at Death: 18
Death Date: 28 Feb 1912 Death Place: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Typhoid
lot 113 Charles Wood lot, his son
Wood, Ora E. (April 12) 1898 - 1972 (September 11)
Ruth E. (Benscoter) (May 6) 1915 -
Son of Charles and Jennie Baker Wood
daughter William and Etta Crawford Benscoter, son of Charles William and Jennie Baker Wood
The couple were married in Sayre, Pa. August 14, 1936
Daily Review September 14, 1972
Ora E. Wood, 72 of Beech Grove passes away
Ora E. Wood, 72 of Beech Grove, Laceyville R.D. 1 died Monday morning September 11, 1972 at the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre following an illness.
Mr. Wood was born (April 12, 1898) in Silvara the son of the late Charles and Jennie Baker Wood. He spent all of his life in the Silvara area, where he was engaged in the garage business for several years when he was in partnership with Ernest Clapper. Mr. Wood later moved to Beech grove where he operated a farm and hauled milk to local creameries. He retired a few years ago because of ill health. He is survived by his wife the former Ruth Benscoter and two sons; Gary of South Auburn and Norman of Meshoppen; a sister Mrs. Charles (Iva) Brown of Tunkhannock; a granddaughter Kimberly Wood of Meshoppen; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the B.O. Sheldon Funeral home Laceyville. The burial was in Beaver Meadows. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Daily Review December 29, 2005
Mrs. Ruth E. Wood, age 90, of the Wyalusing Personal Care Home, where she had been a resident for the last six years, formerly of Silvara, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of the Memorial Hospital, in Towanda, Pa. She was born on May 6, 1915, in West Auburn Pa., the daughter of the late William and Etta (Crawford) Benscoter. Mrs. Wood was the wife of the late Ora E. Wood, who passed away on Sept. 11, 1972. For many years, Mrs. Wood attended the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church, the Silvara United Methodist Church and the Transue Community Church. In her spare time she enjoyed playing her violin and accordion at many of the churches she attended. She was a long-time member of the Silvara Ladies Aide Society. She also loved to fish at many area ponds around Silvara and West Auburn, and she also enjoyed her fishing trips to Canada. When she was younger, she loved hunting and trapping. Surviving are her two sons, Gary Wood and his friend, Josephine Newhart of Montrose, Pa., and Norm and his wife, Sharon Wood, of Laceyville, Pa. She is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, Pa., with the Rev. William Nelson of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Silvara Ladies Aid Society, c/o Mrs. Betty Spencer, RR 3, Box 3262, Laceyville, Pa. 18623. Submitted by a cousin and friend Carol Hoose Brotzman
Ruth Wood, photo courtesy of Eleanor Benscoter Wood
Ora E Wood
in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ora E Wood Age: 2
Birth Date: Apr 1898
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Charles W Wood
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Jennie B Wood
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Charles W Wood 33
Jennie B Wood 28
Ora E Wood 2
Cora W Canfield 7
Ruth Benscoter in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth Benscoter
Age: 4 [4 6/12] Birth Year: abt 1916 [abt 1915]
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Benscoter
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Etta Benscoter
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members: Name Age
William Benscoter 46
Etta Benscoter 49
Bruce Benscoter 20
Fred Benscoter 18
Ruth Benscoter 4 [4 6/12]
probably lot 83 B. Frank Woodruff
Woodruff, Benjamin F.(Franklin) May 15, 1867 - Dec 23, 1939 aged 72 y
plot book information
son of David and Belinda Woodruff no plot number listed
His wife was Justa B. Groover September 1880-January 10, 1920 daughter of A. Groover
William Hawleys diary records, buried Frank Woodruff Dec. 26,1939
1910 United States Federal Census about Franklin B Woodruff
Name: Franklin B Woodruff
Age in 1910: 40
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Justa B Woodruff
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Franklin B Woodruff 40
Justa B Woodruff 30
Floyd E Woodruff 8
Lela M Woodruff 7
1880 United States Federal Census about Franklin B. Woodruff
Name: Franklin B. Woodruff
Age: 11 Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Malinda A. Woodruff
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Attending School
Household Members: Name Age
Malinda A. Woodruff 43
Hattie May Woodruff 13
Franklin B. Woodruff 11
John A. Woodruff 16
Benjamin Woodruff
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Benjamin Woodruff
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 72
Birth Date: 15 May 1867 Birth Place: Laceyville, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 23 Dec 1939 Death Place: Standing Stone, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: David Woodruff
Father Birth Place: Laceyville, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Justa Woodruff
Certificate Number: 105980
Justa Woodruff in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Justa Woodruff [Justa Groover]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 40
Birth Date: 17 May 1879 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 10 Jan 1920 Death Place: Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: A Groover
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 4112
Lor 135 old section of the cemetery, his stone is not there it is in the B.F. Woodruff lot 83 his son's
*** Woodruff, David J. 1831 - 1905 (May 22) Pvt. Co. 203rd
his headstone is not where he is buried, it was placed there by Glenn Bennett
His wife Melinda or Belinda Conrad, daughter of John and Eliza Hale Conrad was born about 1835 and possibly deceased by 1800, buried where?
He was the son of Isaac Woodruff and Polly Rought.
This is a photo of the Beaver Meadows Church from the backside before 1942
Note the difference in the shed above the church; it appears much larger and planked. It has not been turned around yet; note the full-sized flagpole on the veteran’s grave indicating it was at Memorial Day time. Take note of those beautiful peonies too. People had such respect for the deceased in that time era. They felt peonies lasted forever on a gravesite.
It appears they were clearing the cemetery on the upper side of the photo. The cemetery in that time zone went on an angle from the bottom of the cemetery to the top marking off what we call the new section of the cemetery from the old section.
The steeple is gone as are the horse sheds making its date after 1942, as it was about that time that Archie Maxfield was hired to remove them. It appears that the church might be on its new foundation making it after 1949 but that is not a given. The photo did not have the date on the side of the card making it prior to the 1955 era.
The full-sized flag is placed on the original grave maker for David Woodruff (1831 – 1905), a Civil War Veteran. That stone is all eroded off now and a newer, on the ground style Veterans marker now marks his grave. Glenn Bennett seen to it David Woodruff had a proper marker when he was with the cemetery association.
1850 United States Federal Census about David Woodruff
Name: David WoodruffAge: 18
Birth Year: abt 1832Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1850: Lenox, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male Family Number: 1278
Household Members: Name Age
Isaac Woodruff 52
Mary Woodruff 48
David Woodruff 18
Louis Woodruff 11
Mahela Woodruff 8
Susanna Rach 78
1880 United States Federal Census about David J. Woodruff
Age: 47 Birth Year: abt 1833 Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Household Members: Name Age
David J. Woodruff 47
1900 United States Federal Census about David Woodruff
Name: David Woodruff Age: 67
Birth Date: Oct 1832 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father in Law [Father-in-law]
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
William H Garris 45
Hatty M Garris 35
Frances L Garris 16
James A Garris 13
Charles J Garris 9
Jonas Garris 6
Lydia A Garris 4
David Woodruff 67
lot 119 Sam Singer lot, 3 lot grave Edward Woodruff's mother remarried Sam Singer.
Woodruff, Edward C. (Cecil) age 47
(September 6, 1912) 1913 - 1960 (October 29)
Catherine V. (Virginia) (Groover) (April 13) 1917 - 19 (October 30, 2004)
Edward Cecil Woodruff and Catherine Virginia Groover were married October 11, 1932 in Susquehanna County, PA
She married second to Edgar Fish (1901 - 1989) her brother-in-law, he was previously married to her sister Ruth P. Groover (1903 - 1961). They are buried in the Montrose Cemetery.
Son of Calvin and Adelia Frisbie Devine Woodruff
Daughter of Minnie Louisa Knights and Thomas B. Groover
Edward Woodruff
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Edward Woodruff
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 47
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1913 Birth Place: Laceyville, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 29 Oct 1960 Death Place: New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Calvin Woodruff
Mother Name: Adelia Frisbie
Spouse Name: Catherine Groover
Certificate Number: 098840-60
Catherine Groover
mentioned in the record of Edward Woodruff and Catherine Groover
Name: Edward Woodruff
Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 11 Oct 1932
Event Place: , Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Age: 19 Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Mother's Name: Adelia Woodruff
Mother's Titles and Terms: Mrs
Spouse's Name: Catherine Groover
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1916
Spouse's Mother's Name: Minnie Groover
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms: Mrs
GS Film Number: 1927418 , Digital Folder Number: 004838976 , Image Number: 00143
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Edward Woodruff, Laceyville native Passes away
Edward Woodruff, aged 47 a native of Laceyville R.D.1 passed away at his home in New Milford, Township Susquehanna County. He had been in failing health for the past three years and prior to that he had been a truck driver by occupation. Surviving are his wife Catherine Gruver Woodruff at home; Three daughters Mrs. Mary Soden of New Milford, Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Halstead, PA. and Miss Noreen Woodruff at home; a son Edward Jr. at home; two half brothers Harold Devine of Binghamton and Burt Woodruff of Laceyville; a sister Mrs. Ralph (Vanona) of Silvara; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Bowen Funeral Home in Montrose. Rev William Davis, pastor of the Montrose Methodist Church officiated, burial was in the Beaver Meadows cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Edward Cecil Woodruff September 06, 1912 - October 29, 1960. Calvin was the son of Calvin and Adelia Frisbie Woodruff.
Susquehanna Weekender
Catherine V. Fish, 87, Montrose, Pa., died October 26, 2004 at Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose. Born April 13, 1917 in Susquehanna County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie (Knight) Groover. Her husband, Edgar S. Fish predeceased her in 1989. Her first husband, Edward C. Woodruff, died in 1960. Catherine was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Montrose, where she was a Bible School teacher, former Deaconess, and taught arts and crafts. She enjoyed making quilts and crocheting Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Alvin Garren, Smithville Flats, N.Y., Gertrude and Clarence III Holland, Brush Creek, Tenn., Norine and Roger Martin, Brookdale, Pa.; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Mary C. Woodruff, Tunkhannock, Pa.; a nephew, Clifford J. Fish, Montrose, Pa.; great nephews, James and David Fish; great niece, Kim Schwartztrauber; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Two daughters, Virginia Woodruff and Barbara Woodruff; six brothers and five sisters all predeceased her. Services were held October 30, 2004, at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., a Selected Independent Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose. The family received friends before time of services at the funeral home. The family suggests, that if desired, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Of Montrose, 71 Church Street, Montrose, PA 18801. ©Susquehanna Independent Weekend 2004 submitted by Carol Brotzman
Edward C Woodruff in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward C Woodruff
Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Carlton, Orleans, New York
Street address: North-Creek Road Dwelling Number: 159 Family Number: 159
Attended School: No Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Calvin Woodruff 66
Adelia B Woodruff 44
Edward C Woodruff 16
Vanona Woodruff 13
Beatrice Woodruff 7
Catherine Grover United States Census, 1930
Name: Catherine Grover
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Bridgewater, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 12
Marital Status: Single Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1918
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Thomas Grover Head M 52 Pennsylvania
Minnie Grover Wife F 50 Pennsylvania
Ray Grover Son M 18 Pennsylvania
Catherine Grover Daughter F 12 Pennsylvania
probably lot 83 B.F. Woodruff
Woodruff, John Rolfes Richard (April 30) 1864 - July 1, 1936
aged 72 years Son of David and Belinda Woodruff
no plot number listed, William Hawleys diary states his funeral is at the church today, buried July 3, 1936
He was married to Wealthy Ester Coates b: 7 February 1865 in Herrick Twp. Bradford County ,Pennsylvania passed away January 12, 1946, she is buried in the East Herrick Cemetery.
Children:
Blennie "Blanche" Woodruff b: 24 SEP 1899
Harrison Woodruff b: 1880
Emery L. Woodruff b: 1882
Margaret Woodruff b: 1906 in Pennsylvania
Myrtle M. Woodruff b: 1902 in Pennsylvania
Albert Frank Woodruff b: 1885 in Syre,Pennsylvania
Robert Woodruff b: 1890
Georgie Woodruff b: 1888 in Pennsylvania
Harry Woodruff b: 1892 in Pennsylvania
John Woodruff in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Age: 34 Birth Date: Apr 1866 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Scott, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Wilty Woodruff
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
John Woodruff 34
Wilty Woodruff 35
Emery Woodruff 18
Albert F Woodruff 15
George Woodruff 11
Harrison Woodruff 8
Earnest Woodruff 7
Blennie Woodruff 2
John Richard Woodruff in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: John Richard Woodruff
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 72
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1864 Birth Place: South Gibson, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 1 Jul 1936 Death Place: Herrick, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: David J Woodruff
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Millinda Conrad
Mother Birth Place: Cartondale, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Wealthy E Woodruff
Certificate Number: 67377
lot 88 W.H. Woodruff lot
Woodruff, Julia Ann (Garris) September 15, 1864 - May 9, 1920
This plot is located directly below the E.L. and Bryce Whitney lot
She is not in the plot book
Husband Jerome Woodruff is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y.
her headstone is the only stone in the lot
Mrs Julia Ann Woodruff in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Mrs Julia Ann Woodruff [Mrs Julia Ann Garies]
Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 54
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1865 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 9 May 1920 Death Place: Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Aphanel Garies
Father Birth Place: New Jersey
Mother Name: Everetts
Mother Birth Place: New Jersey
Certificate Number: 61550
lot 69 Calvin Woodruff lot
Woodruff family headstone
Juliet (Ross-Snell) June 27, 1853 - July 17, 1910
She married about 1870 first to Christopher George Featherbay (December 15, 1848 - May 10, 1918 they divorced, buried Bethel Cemetery Sullivan County, PA.), second on July 04, 1876 to Charles S. Brown 1853 -? ) and third before 1894 to Calvin Woodruff (April 25, 1863 - July 27, 1942)
Juliet was actually the daughter of Harriet Devine and Otis Ross
her stepfather was Orlando Snell
Doris L. (Devine) (Dec 10) 1906 - 1923 (March 23)
Doris was the daughter of Adelia Frisbie and O. "Lonnie" Devine. Alonzo/Lonnie is buried in the Fowler Hill Cemetery.
Doris Devine married Calvin and Juliet's son William Woodruff
Calvin Woodruff (April 25) 1863 - 1942 (July 27)
Adelia B. (Frisbie) (June 3) 1887 - 1959 (March 8) (She is listed as Adelia Singer in Beaver Meadows the cemetery)
Adelia married first to Alonzo Devine, second to Calvin Woodruff and third to Samuel Singer
Adelia was the daughter of Aaron and Matilda Wells Frisbie
Calvin Woodruff was the son of John and Lucina Owens Woodruff
There are 2 children of Eddie Woodruff probably buried there also
Confused are you?
Calvin Woodruff in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Calvin Woodruff
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 79
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1863 Birth Place: Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 27 Jul 1942 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Woodruff
Mother Name: Lucena
Spouse Name: Adelia Ausbie (Frisbie)
Certificate Number: 64798
Name: Julia L Woodruff [Julia L Ross] Gender:
Female Race: White Age: 57
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1852 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 17 Jul 1910 Death Place: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Otis Ross
Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Hattie Devine
Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 67890
* Historian's note: John Woodruff who was married to Lucina Owens died in the Civil War at Petersburg, Virginia. he never seen his son Calvin. Calvin married Juliet Ross-Snell. Their children are as follows: Mary born 1886 married Very Bennett (child Glenn)
Marshall born1860 who married Ida Wells (children Evelyn, Howard, Clifford)
Burt born1894 married Elizabeth Frisbie (children Vera, Irene, Gertrude, Cathryn, Bernitta, Marie, Ralph, Gerald)
William was born 1898 married first to Doris Devine (children Ester and Beatrice Woodruff) second to Grace Smith and third to Mary Louise Clause.
After Juliet died Calvin married about 1911 to Adelia Frisbie Devine. Their children: Edward born 1912 married Cathryn Grover (children Mary, Gertrude, Norrine, Edward)
Vanona born 1917 married Ralph Stanton (children, Marion, Patricia, Henry, Nancy.) Vanona married second to Dan Reidy.
Julia Woodruff United States Census, 1900
Name: Julia Woodruff
Event Type: Census Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Tuscarora Township, Eastern Election District, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender: Female Age: 47 Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Number of Living Children: 4
Years Married: 16
Birth Date: Jun 1853
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1884
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Mother of how many children: 6
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Calvin Woodruff Head M 37 Pennsylvania
Julia Woodruff Wife F 47 Pennsylvania
Mary L Woodruff Daughter F 14 Pennsylvania
Charles M Woodruff Son M 10 Pennsylvania
Arthur B Woodruff Son M 6 Pennsylvania
William R Woodruff Son M 2 Pennsylvania
Source Information: 1880 Census Place Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1880 census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Charles BROWN Self M <Married> Male W <White> 27 PA Farmer PA PA
Juliett BROWN Wife M <Married> Female W <White> 26 PA Keeping House PA NY
le Roy BROWN Son S <Single> Male W <White> 6 PA At Home PA PA
Perry BROWN Son S <Single> Male W <White> 3 PA PA PA
Hattie BROWN Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 1 PA PA PA
Harriett SNELL MotherL <Mother-in-law> W <Widowed> Female W <White> 60 NY NY NY
Calvin Woodruff in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Calvin Woodruff
Birth Year: abt 1864 Gender: Male Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Carlton, Orleans, New York
Street address: North-Creek Road Dwelling Number: 159 Family Number: 159
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 4 Radio Set: No Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 47
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: Gen farm Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker Employment: No
Household Members: Name Age
Calvin Woodruff 66
Adelia B Woodruff 44
Edward C Woodruff 16
Vanona Woodruff 13
Beatrice Woodruff 7
Doris/Dorathy Devine in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Age in 1910: 4 Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1910: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child) Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Adelia Devine Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
Adelia Devine 25
Harold W Devine 5
Dorathy Devine 4
Cecil Devine 1 [1 8/12]
lot 88 W.H. Woodruff lot
Woodruff, Ruth died April 21, 1918
age 22 months, no stone, not in the plot book, newspaper clipping
Her parents William and Caroline/Carolyn May Lee Woodruff removed to the
Athens area and are buried in the Tioga Point Cemetery.
Caroline was the daughter of Ed and Jenny Griffin Lee
She married William Woodruff, son of David Woodruff and his second wife in Stevensville 1914
Lot 135 old section of the cemetery
Woodruff, Roena J. daughter of George and Catherine
died March 29, 1869 age 2 y 4 m 3 d
Daughter of George and Catherine DeRemer Woodruff
Sleep my babe
Lot? Thomas B. Woods
Thomas B. Woods July 03, 1941 - April 21, 2010
wife Donna Carey Kelley Woods
She was previously married to Dale Bernard Kelley
daughter of William Charles Carey and Anna Mae Reider
son of Leslie G. Woods and Ina Mae Beals
He served in the United States Army
Funeral Home notice
Thomas B. Woods, 68, of Montrose, PA passed away, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Born July 3, 1941 in North East, PA, he was the son of the late Leslie G. and Ina Mae [Beal] Woods. He graduated from North East High School, Erie County, and completed college receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. Thomas served in the Army as a Medic. He was a member of Lake Shore American Legion Post 105, North East, PA, an avid follower of the stock market and enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with those closest to him. Survivors include Life Time Companion, Donna Kelley of Montrose, PA, daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle & Leon Pointek of Laceyville, PA, Shannon & William Brown of Laceyville, PA, April Kelley of Laceyville, PA, son & daughter-in-law, Cameron Kelley & Life Partner, Susan Hutchison of Meshoppen, PA, 8 grandchildren, Dale, Dylan, Cameron Thomas, Kyle, Hailey, Daisy, Summer, and Leon, Jr.. Services: 10:00 am Saturday at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA 18801. Visitation: 7:00-9:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 712 South Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517.
He was buried in Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
lot 34 George Wootton lot
Wootton, Eliza Wetton 1852 - 1929 (Nov 3)
Wife of George Wootton, both born in Staffordshire, England
They sailed for U.S.A April 18 1882 and arrived May first.
Wootton, George (June 8) 1851 - 1927 (May 6) Born England
George married January 27, 1872 Eliza Wetton in England
She was the daughter of Elizabeth Jones and John Wetton
George and Eliza Wootton are the couple on the left. Her brother Thomas and his wife Elizabeth Bloor Wetton are on the right. They went back to live in England.
The photo is courtesy of Hazel Mills, dated 1880
* Historian's note: His funeral was held May 9, 1929 with the Rev. Wilson Treible a close family friend officiating. The Wootton were natives of Staffordshire, England. They settled originally near Rush.
Children: Thomas, George, John and May (Mrs. Lafayette Monroe MaGee) were all born in England. Three more children Rose (Mrs. Harry Place), Euna (Mrs. Harry Pickett) and Harry Olin Wootton were born in Pennsylvania.
1900 United States Federal Census about George Wootton
Name: George Wootton [George Motton]
Home in 1900: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Age: 49 Birth Date: May 1851
Birthplace: England Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: England Mother's Birthplace: England
Spouse's Name: Elisa Wootton
Marriage year: 1872
Marital Status: Married Years married: 28
Household Members: Name Age
George Wootton 49
Elisa Wootton 47
Eunice M Wootton 11
Olin H Wootton 7
1910 United States Federal Census about George Wooton
Name: George Wooton
Age in 1910: 58
Estimated Birth Year: 1852 Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: England
Spouse's Name: Eliza Wooton
Home in 1910: Tuscarora, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male
Year of immigration: 1882
Household Members: Name Age
George Wooton 58
Eliza Wooton 57
Olin Wooton 17
1920 United States Federal Census about George Wootton
Name: George Wootton
Home in 1920: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Age: 68 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Eliza Wootton
Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: England
Marital Status: Married
Race: White Sex: Male
Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
George Wootton 68
Eliza Wootton 67
Harry O Wootton 27
Ina Wootton 29
Mabel C Wootton 6
Ethel Wootton 1 [1 3/12]
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 about George Wotton
Name: George Wotton
Arrival Date: 2 May 1882 Birth Year: abt 1853
Age: 29 Gender: Male
Ethnicity/Race/Nationality: English Place of Origin: England
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
Destination: United States of America
Port of Arrival: New York Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: United States Ship Name: Arizona
Search Ship Database: Search the Arizona in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Ship Name: Arizona Years in service: 1879-1898
Funnels: 2 Masts: 4 Aliases: Hancock (1898) Shipping line: Guion
Ship description: Built by John Elder & Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 5,147. Dimensions: 450' x 45' (465' o.l.). Single-screw, 16 knots. Compound engines. Four masts and two funnels. Iron hull.
History: Passengers: 140 first, 70 second, 140 third. Broke the trans-Atlantic speed record in July 1879. Made news in November 1879 by running at full speed into a huge iceberg and miraculously was able to make the port of St. John's, Newfoundland, where temporary repairs were completed. No loss of life, and no one was injured by the mishap. First Atlantic liner with a compound 3-crank engine. Her original funnels were replaced by a large single funnel in 1898, and also triple expansion engines installed. Placed in San Francisco-Japan-China service. Taken over by United States Government in 1898. Renamed: Hancock (1898). Receiving ship at Brooklyn Navy yard 1903-1914. Troopship during 1917-18. Scrapped in California, 1926.
Smith family collection
George S. Wootton Sr. of Laceyville died Friday afternoon (May 06, 1927) after an illness of some time. Funeral services were conducted in the family home Monday at 2:30 with interment in the family plot at Clapper Hill (Beaver Meadows) Cemetery. He was born in England June 08, 1851. He married Eliza Wetton on January 27, 1872. On April 18, 1882 they sailed for America. they arrived May first. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: John A. of Kingsley, George Jr. of Montrose, Thomas H of Connecticut, Mrs. L. M. (Rose) MaGee of Laceyville, Mrs. Harry (Euna) Pickett of Laceyville, Olin H. at home and Harry Place, husband of his daughter (Rose), now deceased of Scranton also 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Wootton was a resident of this section for many years and his gentle smile will be missed by many. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Smith family obituary collection
Mrs. George S. Wootton Sr. died at the home of her son Olin Wootton, near Laceyville on Sunday evening November 3, 1929. She had been in failing health for some time and the end came peacefully. The deceased was a native of England where she was born in 1852. Following her marriage she and her husband came to America where they located in Rush Township where they have lived for many years. About 30 years ago they moved near Laceyville. In both communities she was known and her many known qualities endeared to her many friends. She was a sterling type Christian and active worker for many years in the Beaver Meadows Church. Her husband's death occurred about two years ago. She is survived by two daughters and four sons. Mrs. L.M. (May) MaGee of Edinger Hill, Mrs. Henry (Euna) Pickett of Fowler Hill, JohnA. Wootton of Florida, Thoma Wootton of Torrington, Connecticut, George S. Wootton of Montrose and Olin Wootton of Laceyville. The funeral was held at her late home on Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock. The casket bearers were Clinton MaGee of Camptown, Warren VanDyke of Rush, Kenneth Wootton of Torrington Connecticut and Ray Wootton of Montrose. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Eliza Wetton Wootton September 21, 1852 (Staffordshire, England) - November 03, 1929 (Clapper Hill)
Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Liza Wootton
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 7
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1852 Birth Place: England
Death Date: 3 Nov 1929 Death Place: Starners, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Wootton
Father Birth Place: England Mother Name: Elizabeth Jones
Mother Birth Place: England Spouse Name: George Wootton
Certificate Number: 109303
George Wootton Sr
in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: George Wootton Sr
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 75
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1851 Birth Place: England
Death Date: 6 May 1927 Death Place: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: James Wootton
Father Birth Place: England
Mother Birth Place: England
Certificate Number: 50953
lot 35 Olin Wootton lot
Wootton, H. (Harry) Olin (Dec 31) 1892 - 1961 (May 18)
Ina B. (Beeman) (November 28) 1890 - 1972 (January 21)
Son of George and Eliza Wetton Wootton
Daughter of Frank and Mabel Grey Beeman
They were married at Rush, Pa. March 9, 1908 by Rev. Mead
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Fowler Hill man dies suddenly
H. Olin Wootton, 86 of Fowler Hill, Laceyville R.D.#1 Laceyville died yesterday morning at his home following a heart attack. He had been in poor health for several months. Mr. Wootton was born in Auburn Twp, Susquehanna County, son of the late George and Eliza Wetton Wootton. He lived all his life in the Laceyville area where he was engaged in farming. He is survived by his wife, the former Ina Beeman; a son Elston of Laceyville R.D.#1; two daughters Mrs. Walter (Mabel) Sharer of Laceyville R.D.#2 and Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) Cobb of Luzerne; a sister Mrs. Euna Pickett of Laceyville R.D.; Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sheldon Funeral home Sunday at 1 o'clock with the Rev. Darreld Shoop officiating. Burial will be in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Harry Olin Wootton December 31, 1892 - May 18, 1961
Wyalusing Rocket
Mrs. Ina Wootton of Beaver Meadows passes away
Mrs. Ina Wootton, 81 of Beaver Meadows Laceyville R.D.1 died Friday January 21, 1972 the Asa Park Manor, Montrose, Pennsylvania following a long illness. Mrs. Wootton was born (November 28, 1890) in Silvara the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Gray Beeman. She lived most of her life on Clapper Hill where she and her husband conducted a dairy farm. She was a member of the Beaver Meadows united Methodist Church and its Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by one son Eltson of Wysox; two daughters Mrs. Walter (Mable) Sharer of Clapper Hill and Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) Cobb of Wyoming; a sister Mrs. Dallas (Lettie) Elliott of Bountiful, Utah; two brothers, Glenn Beeman of Rushville and Ned Beeman of Laceyville; Eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home in Laceyville. Rev James Valentine, pastor of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Pallbearers were all grandsons: Ralph, Ronny, Howard and Kenneth Sharer, Gary Cobb and Arden Campbell. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
H Olin Wootton in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: H Olin Wootton
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 68
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1892 Birth Place: Auburn Township, Susq County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 18 May 1961 Death Place: Steven, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: George Wootton
Mother Name: Eliza Wetton
Spouse Name: Ina Beeman Wootton
Certificate Number: 42792
Olin Wootton's home in 1950
Old section of the cemetery Lot 94 no headstone
Wootton, Jennie A. (Maxfield) died July 1922
June 30 1876 - July 3, 1922 age 37y 2m aged 37 years 2 months
wife of John Wootton born in Stone, Staffordshire, England
Daughter of John and Almeda Brown Maxfield
Her obit records she married November 19, 1894 to John Wootton.
Jennie A Wooten in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Jennie A Wooten [Jennie A Wooton]
Age: 44 Birth Year: abt 1876 Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John A Wooten
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John A Wooten 46
Jennie A Wooten 44
Leo B Wooten 19
Mildred M Wooten 18
Belva M Maxfield 6
Jennie A Wootton in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Jennie A Wootton
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876 Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Auburn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John A Wootton
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
John A Wootton 37
Jennie A Wootton 34
Leo B Wootton 10
Mildred Wootton 8
Jennie A Wooten in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Jennie A Wooten [Jennie A Moxfield]
Gender: Female Race: White Age: 47
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1875 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 3 Jul 1922 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Maxfield Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Almeda Brown Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 69080
From the Smith family collections
Mrs. Jennie A. Wootton died at her home near West Auburn on Monday July 03, 1922. Her age was 37 years old 2 months. Mrs. Wootton whose maiden name was Jennie A. Maxfield has always resided in the vicinity of her birth place and was a woman held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. She was united in marriage to John A. Wootton November 19, 1894 and is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs. Warren VanDyke of Rush; two sisters Mrs. Enos (Nellie) Layton of Binghamton and Mrs. Ward (Geneva) Smith of Silvara, Bradford County. The funeral was held form her late home at 11 o'clock. Interment was in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Joanna (Jennie) A. Maxfield June 30, 1876 - July 03, 1922
lot 94 John Wootton and Ralph Stanton lot
Wootton, Leo Benton Jan 15, 1900 - March 21, 1921, no headstone
Son of John and Jennie Maxfield Wootton
Grandson of George and Eliza Wootton
* Historian's note: He was cursed with ill health. Mostly heart issues. He was survived by his parents and grandparents and a sister Mrs. Warren VanDyke.
A clipping in the Smith family records.
Leo B. Wootton, One of the mostly highly respected men in the vicinity of Fowler Hill passed away after a lingering illness at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wootton (John and Jennie Maxfield Wootton) Monday March 21, 1921. The deceased was an upright man and had made many friends among his classmates, and the older people by the fine qualities interwoven into his character. Had not ill health blighted his career he would have unquestionably developed into a citizen of worth to the community he had shown in his brief life, these traits of kindness, generosity and unselfishness which produce good men. He was born January 15, 1900 having only lately attained his majority. From early childhood he was an obedient son and thoughtful of others and his death brings deep sorrows to his immediate family and many warm friends. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister Mrs. Warren (Mildred) VanDyke of Rush and his grandparents George and Eliza Wootton. His funeral was conducted from his late home on the following Thursday afternoon. Rev Wilson Treible officiating. interment was in the Beaver Meadows cemetery. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
Leo Wootton and his sister Mildred Wootton
Leo Wootton as a young man
1900 United States Federal Census about Leo B Wooten
Name: Leo B Wooten
Home in 1900: Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania
[Pike, Bradford, Pennsylvania] Age: 4/12
Birth Date: Jan 1900 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: John A Wooten
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's name: Jennie Wooten
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Household Members: Name Age
John A Wooten 27
Jennie Wooten 25
Leo B Wooten 4/12
Leo B Wooten in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Leo B Wooten [Leo B Wooton] Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901 Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John A Wooten Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's name: Jennie A Wooten Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farm Laborer Industry: House Farm
Attended School: No Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
John A Wooten 46
Jennie A Wooten 44
Leo B Wooten 19
Mildred M Wooten 18
Belva M Maxfield 6
Leo Wooten in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Leo Wooten
Gender: Male Race: White Age: 21
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1900 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 21 Mar 1921 Death Place: Rush, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: John Wooten Father Birth Place: England
Mother Name: Jennie Maxfield Mother Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Certificate Number: 27868
There are two unmarked graves with flags, representing soldiers of the Civil War alongside the cemetery fence next to the parking lot. Glenn Bennett tried to ascertain the names of these soldiers, but was unable to accomplish this task. All we know is that they are numbered 138 and 112. The American Legion says they kept no records. Two more unknown soldiers, that someone once knew who was. Gone but not forgotten here.
Glenn Bennett told me that these two stones in the lower corner of the Beaver Meadows cemetery mark the beginning of an area which continues to the old tree (stump now) where many were buried in mass graves with typhoid or contagious diseases in the1880 to 1900 era. They represent our unknown burials. They had to be buried quickly to protect the rest of the community.
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