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Re: Gerhard Muckerheide

rainsburgPA — 2009-11-09 14:46:30Z

The book you refer to does have an entry for Gerhard Henry Muckerheide and contains additional information: He was a native of Oldenburg, Germany. You post notes the same-name individual in Indiana was Pennsylvania born.

Someone who was "Pennsylvania by birth" would be an American citizen and would not be Naturalized.

My remark here is from a glance at that book, not a look at the certificate.

Gerhard Muckerheide

Ryan_Muckerheide — 2009-11-08 07:13:45Z

Anyone have any info on Gerhard Muckerheide, or anyone else with that surname? I know that there is supposed to be a naturalization record for a Gerhard Henry (Heinrich) Muckerheide in Bedford County, but I haven't seen it. Here's the record information:
Name: Gerhard Henry Muckerheide
Year: 1838
Age: 21
Place: Pennsylvania
Source Publication Code: 6013.7
Primary Immigrant: Muckerheide, Gerhard Henry
Source Bibliography: NATURALIZATION PAPERS OF FULTON AND BEDFORD COUNTIES, PA. (Publications, vol. 5.) McConnellsburg, Pa.: Fulton County Historical Society, 1983. 72p.
Page: 50

I have another Gerhard Muckerheide in Indiana, born ca. 1818, whose obit says he was "Pennsylvanian by birth"--I think it's the same guy. If so, he was in Indiana by at least 1856, and quite possibly as early as 1852. He married Elizabeth Barbara Huber (b. ca. 1817), so any info on either of these families would be very much appreciated.

Re: Dibert Family Bible

georgedibert — 2009-11-06 20:28:06Z

Yes there is a Dibert family Bible. my family has kept the bible for a great deal of time and is currently being kept along with many other family heirlooms.

Luke or Zebulon Wright

florence962 — 2009-11-05 05:44:36Z

Looking for a Luke Wright father of Zebulon Wright said to come from Bedford to Allegany County, NY. Zebulon Wright arrived in 1818. Luke was said to be his father. Do not know if Luke came also but cannot find anything on him....help me knock down my wall. Thanks, Florence

Re: Bedford Co. Archives Vols 1 - 5 Will Do look ups

hookedonthepast — 2009-11-02 20:26:13Z

Hi, thanks for your wonderful offer. I'm looking for information on Lucinda married to Matthias Bowser in the 1880 census, Bedford Co., Union Twp with daughter Leah Catherine & his stepson Walter Mickey. In 1870 I find her married to George Mickey [Macke]in Cambria Co., Johntown Ward 6. She's my gggreatgrandmother & I can't find a maiden name for her.
In 1900 Matthias Bowser is remarried & his license says date of death of former wife's death is Dec. 16, 1894. I haven't been able to find any papers on marriages or death. Any help would be great. Thanks, Jean

Re: miller-williams

tcobrien151 — 2009-10-28 16:12:41Z

Hi - I tried emailing you Krista, but that email address bounced. Hopefully someone sees this.

I am a great-granddaughter of Frederick Gardner & Mary Belle Williams and have recently restarted my search. I had been previously unable to find Mary Belle William's parents, so I'd be interested in anymore information about that line. I'd also like to know anything about the other branches - my grandfather was William Clyde Gardner, and my mother Mary Jane Gardner, but our side doesn't seem to know a lot about the family. My email is tcobrien at gmail dot com

GEORGE FREY FRY Sr of Bedford/Somerset Co PA Children's baptism records

BettyTartas222 — 2009-10-24 17:03:44Z

Children of GEORGE FREY Sr (FRY, FRAYE, etc) and his wife BARBARA baptized at Berlin German Reformed/ Evangelical Lutheran Church (then in Brother's Valley twp, Bedford Co PA, later became Somerset Co PA):

ANNA MARIA FREY born May 1, 1786, baptized June 14, 1786 Parents: GEORGE FREY & BARBARA; witnessed by Michale Peterman & Margaretha Sebald. ANNA MARIA FREY apparently married GEORGE MICHAEL PETERMAN.

CHRISTIAN FREY/FRY born Oct 21, 1787, baptized Nov 4, 1787; parents GEORGE FREY & BARBARA; witnessed by Christian Ebell & Anna Maria

GEORGE MICHAEL FREY/FRY born Jan 16, 1790, baptized March 13, 1790; parents JOHN GEORGE FREY & BARBARA; witnessed by Michael Peterman & Anna Maria

JOHN FREY/FRY born April 16, 1792, baptized April 19, 1792; parents GEORGE FREY & BARBARA; witnessed by John Wolford, Jr.

GEORGE FREY/FRY Sr & family lived in Brother's Valley twp as per church records & 1790 census, until 1800 census when they are listed in Quemahong twp (sp?) Somerset Co PA. GEORGE FREY Sr supposedly died 1830 in Somerset Co PA, but the will I saw did not match this list of children.

Source: census records & book Church Records of Berlin Somerset County Pennsylvania, translated from German 1929 by E.C. Saylor and transcribed by Helen Hill Greenberg

NOTE: Some researchers have indicated that GEORGE FREY Sr was married to ANNA MARIA "MARY" RHOEHN 1783 in Maryland, but GEORGE's wife is referred to as BARBARA in every church baptism record. Hope this helps!!

Margaret Mae (Brown) HELSEL (1 Jan 1882, Bloomfield Twp. -- 19 Dec 1943, Bakers Summit)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-24 11:14:20Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 35, p. 22 (1943)

MRS. MARGARET MAE HELSEL

Wife of Alonzo Helsel, died Sunday morning at 1.30 o'clock at her home at Bakers Summit following a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of Samuel and Susan Brown, and was born Jan. 1, 1882. Surviving are the husband and these children: Samuel, Clair, Raymond and Alonzo, jr., all of Roaring Spring, Norman of Bakers Summit, Mrs. John Barr of Duncansville, Mrs. Ralph Bowmaster of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Jacob Carper of Woodbury. Friends will be received at the home of her son, Clair Helsel, at Roaring Spring.

HELSEL--Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Mae Helsel of Bakers Summit, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Albright Church of the Brethren, the cortege leaving the Clair Helsel home in Roaring Spring at 2 o'clock. Interment in Albright church cemetery. Friends are being received at the Clair Helsel home.

[pencil date 12/19 on obit, 12/21 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Monday, 20 December 1943]
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Hazel A. (Helsel) CARPER (27 Aug 1917, Bakers Summit -- 21 Feb 2002, Everett)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-24 11:08:05Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, BCGS Obituary Collection, vol. 70, p. 104 (2002)

Hazel A. Carper

Mrs. Hazel A. Carper, 84, Loysburg, formerly of Woodbury, died Feb. 21, 2002 at Bedford UPMC Memorial Hospital, Everett. Born Aug. 27, 1917, in Bakers Summit. Married Jacob J. Carper, who died in November 1975. Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Flurie of Richfield; and two sons: Jacob of Loysburg and Barry of Woodbury. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodbury Church of God.
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Anyone available to research Bedford Co. Tax Records?

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-24 10:50:12Z

Greetings! Is anyone available to search Bedford County Tax Records, specifically for North Woodbury Township (the area in and around Morrisons Cove that eventually became Blair County when formed in 1846)? Happy to reimburse for time, expertise, copies, and postage.

In a nutshell, I'd like to have tax records for my ancestor THOMAS BURNS who was taxed in North Woodbury Township, BLAIR COUNTY, at the formation of that county in 1846. I'd like someone to start with 1845 and work backwards year by year for that township which would have been part of BEDFORD COUNTY in earlier years.

Here's the 1846 entry:

Blair County Tax Records 1846 (year of formation of Blair County)

North Woodberry Twp.

Burns, Thomas: 1 cow (8), 1 occupation (40)
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He was enumerated in the 1850 census, same place, but by 1860 the location was called "Taylor Township" (formed from N. Woodbury in 1855) and by 1870 he relocated somewhat west to Freedom Township. He died in 1880 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Big picture goal is to identify his parents, siblings, etc. We have a theory but I need documentation.

Can anyone help, or direct me to someone who can? Thanks so much for reading.

Michael S. Caldwell

Re: Bedford Co. Archives Vols 1 - 5 Will Do look ups

elliebarefoot — 2009-10-23 23:11:24Z

I am looking for Unknown McElwee born in Va married Ellen unknown born 1796 in Md. The 1850 Census record for Hopewell Bedford County Pa states Ellen McElwee as head of house with 4 children Aaron Erian William and Harriet K-no father listed- I can't find out who he was or what happened to him. Also would like to know Ellen's maiden name.

Re: Bloody Run, PA Church Book

BJMEANS — 2009-10-21 20:56:17Z

Wow! So sorry to hear that. There was a Christian Karl Beagle(sp) who married a Maria Eva the widow of Friederich Reutenbach (sp) in Loudoun Co. Va on Dec 1784 and moved to Bedford Pa.from Virginia Christian died around 1808 and is buried in Colerian Township possibly at Friend's Cove which is the same graveyard as a Nicholas Border is buried. Christian also went by the name of Charles or Karl Beagle/Bugly/Beegle.

Re: Bedford Co. Archives Vols 1 - 5 Will Do look ups

BJMEANS — 2009-10-21 04:38:23Z

Greetings,

If you are still doing look-ups for Bedford Co. would you mind checking to see if you can find anything for Adam Ridenbaugh b.abt 1775 died 27 Nov.1833. He may have married around 1810, name of his wife is unknown. Childrens' names are Frederick R. b. abt. 1814, John S. R b. abt 1816, Sarah R. b. abt 1819, William Fahnstock R. b. abt 1821, George R. b. abt 1822, Alexander R. b. abt 1823, Louis R. b. abt 1831 all born in either West Providence,or Everett Providence township, Bedford Co,PA. Thank you

Ridenbaugh photos or Stories

BJMEANS — 2009-10-20 19:17:28Z

I am trying to find any photos of the Ridenbaugh family members who lived in Bedford Co. PA. to complete the research that I am conducting on this family. The Ridenbaugh family was living in this area around 1810 to around 1860. The father and head of this family was Adam Ridenbaugh born abt 1775 in Loudoun, VA and moved to Bedford PA. abt 1810. The names of his children are: Frederick R. b abt 1814 Bedford Co. PA., John S. R b abt 1816 Bedford Co. PA., Sarah R. b abt 1819 Bedford Co. PA.,William Fahnstock R. b abt 1821 Bedford PA., George R.b abt 1822 Bedford, PA.,Alexander R. b abt 1823 Bedford PA., and Louis R. b abt 1831 Bedford PA.

Re: Looking for Hull, Shaffer, Fetterman, and Shoenthal

BobPa19803 — 2009-10-18 03:47:57Z

Carol,

Please contact me at BOBR3487@AOL.com I may have some info for you and some contacts.

Bob

Re: Sarah (CLINGERMAN) WEICHT 1868-1959

storyseeker — 2009-10-18 02:56:55Z

I am searching for information about the children of Barbary Rose McKinley. After she was widowed she married Nicholas Friend. In her will probated in 1833, she named Sarah Clingerman as one of her children. Do you have any research that connects Sarah (Clingerman) Weicht to these people as ancestors. I have been working at finding more information about Joseph McKinley, a brother of Sarah Clingerman. The other children in the family were Jane Gordon, John McKinley, Polly McKinley, Nancy Libencoat, and Elizabeth Martin.

Re: Martin Family

masondawn — 2009-10-18 01:33:41Z

They has the following children, I have births but no deaths.
Lavina October 22, 1813
Issac October 27, 1815
Margaret February 10, 1818
Scharlotta February 21,1820
Mary April 21,1821
Rachel February 8,1824
Joble? July 6, 1826
Jason August 5, 1827
Martha June 3,1829
Denton August 5, 1834 I did see that Denton had been in the Civil War and I think he died in 1899? He is buried in a Fulton County Cementery. I found this info in the front of the Lewis Clark Family bible he was my great grandfather I have no idea if the Clark family is a descendant of Martin If you know anything I would appreciate any information.
Also Issac is buried in Fulton County.

Re: Bedford Co. Archives Vols 1 - 5 Will Do look ups

pjskelton919 — 2009-10-17 23:52:51Z

Thank you!! I'd like info about McIlnay and Bowser. I'd appreciate it if you can verify, or add to, what I have.

John (Jack)McIlnay b.7 Mar 1766 Ireland - d. 18 Oct 1848 Hopewell, Bedford Co
married 18 Oct 1798:
Mary Boore b.9 Dec 1781 Ireland - d. 9 Jan 1859 Hopewell. Both buried in Steel Cemetery, Hopewell.

Their 4th child: William McIlnay b. 22 Jan 1812 Yellow Creek
Married 19 Mar 1833:
Sarah Bowser b. 13 Nov 1805 Yellow Creek.
Wm & Sarah & children moved to IL about 1880

Sarah's parents were: Jacob Bowser b. 1770 Hopewell - d. ??
He married ?? Katie Stinman?

Jacob was the 2nd son of John Bowser.

Gates

drs4596 — 2009-10-13 05:30:47Z

Searching for info on Nathaniel & Sarah (Rhodes)Gates. Nathaniel b. abt 1791 in NJ, Sarah b. about 1804 in Md. Children were: Nathaniel, Theophiphilus Ransom,Jacob, Samuel, George W., Mary Elizabeth, Jeremiah Ellsworth, Albert M., James P., Sarah Ellen, Anna Mahala, Margaret, & Benjamin. They resided in Bedford Co. during the Civil War. 7 sons fought in the Civil War. Nathaniel was supposedly a Brethren minister - believe they may have resided in Southampton, also.

Re: SHAFFER, Reta J. (Lohr) 1892 - 1978

JFelix2607 — 2009-10-15 16:36:29Z

My father was from Williamsport and his
name was William. I remember visiting Williamsport
as a child, in the late 60's/early 70's, and
visiting relatives(Helen,Ruth,Martha,Paul Lester Felix's)
also Frances Felix in Arlington, VA.
Jim Felix

Joseph Whitfield / Mary Hulse

deanwhitfield1 — 2009-10-03 03:16:36Z

Joseph Whitfield (1777-1835) m. Mary Hulse (1781-1854)
Looking for parents of Joseph or Mary.
Joseph and Mary show up in tax records in Middlesex, N.J. in 1802 - but think the spelling was Whitefield. Most references however are in the Bedford, Penn. area and are spelled w/o the "e".
Children were Elias (born in N.J), William, and Sidney Robbins Whitfield. Elias was my 3rd great grandfather & Joseph my 4th.
Any help going back a generation or more would be appreciated. deanwhitfield@gmail.com

Re: Edward Dailey of Bedford, PA

daileyda_1 — 2009-10-03 18:04:30Z

Yes, Eleanor Davidson married Edward Dailey. I have a record or Eleanor's remarriage and eventual death in Ohio. Still don't know what happened to Edward

Re: Family of William Claycomb 1838-1886 and Catherine Mock 1841-1917

racorson — 2009-09-30 19:55:48Z

Thanks...I just visited Osterburg and went to the Reformed Cemeteries. I was able to find the stones for Barbara and Frederick Mock and also Katherine Korby (sic), the daughter of Joseph and Rosanna in the old cemetery. I have been unable to find a stone for Joseph, even though his death certificate says that he was interred in St. Clairsville. Any ideas on this? Maybe he is in the plot with them but there is no stone?

Re: Looking for Hull, Shaffer, Fetterman, and Shoenthal

CarolSechriest — 2009-10-16 23:40:25Z

Correction to my previous post.....Charlotte Minerva Hull married a Wm. Blackburn and her daughter Maud married Wm. Shoenthal.
I remember my Mom talking about Maud Shoenthal.

Re: Looking for Hull, Shaffer, Fetterman, and Shoenthal

CarolSechriest — 2009-10-16 23:18:45Z

replying to your 2002 query about the above. I am a Hull and John W. would have been my great grandfather. His son John J was my grandfather. I know his sister Charlotte Minerva married a Shoenthal......in fact, I have been trying to find out if there are any living relatives of John Justus Hull.
Hope you are still around to answer this!! I believe Herbert Benjamin was a brother to John J.

I can give you more info....even though I have just started researching just a couple months ago.

Funny! I have a brother Jim Hull!

Re: VICKROY, William Sr. of Cumberland Valley 1851

WClayton43 — 2009-10-02 17:16:27Z

I have recently written "The case for William V Keller and Maria Vickroy" that summarizes the proof that the William Keller listed here is William V Keller b.abt.1796.PA and have many of the descendants of the family listed at RootsWeb Database edclgenealogy1. Would be glad to hear from others researching the family. We believe the father of William Keller is Knox Keller b.abt.1776.PA and d.1850-1860 in Allegany Co., MD but can find no other record in existance on Knox Keller other than his listing in the 1850 Census of Allegany Co., MD in the household of William Keller b.abt.1820.PA.
More info available for anyone interested and others with additional info requested to contact me.

Re: Gates

PatriciaLumley66 — 2009-10-12 21:43:20Z

I am also searching for this same line. I am related through Benjamin, who apparently married Amanda Kimmel. They had the following children: Henry William, Elmer Ellsworth, Bertha Elizabeth (my great-grandmother, and Charles Henry (who died at 2 years, 4 months). Have you had any luck?

Mathias Cline

johnc6007 — 2009-10-15 18:50:10Z

I'm looking for for Mathias Cline(Kline) b. ~1754 PA d. 9 Sept 1835 in Markham,Ontario. I found a Nicholas b. 1754 in Berks Co,PA thought(hoping)he may be Mathias' twin brother??? Any help would be appreciated. Nicholas' father is Michael b. 1725 d.1781 Nicholas mother is Dorthea(Zelchin) Is Bedford Co near Berks Co?

Re: Family of William Claycomb 1838-1886 and Catherine Mock 1841-1917

jeffgordonfan24lora — 2009-10-01 04:18:45Z

That could be. There are quite a few burials in the old Union Cemetery that don't have stones. As far as I've been able to find, the only list of the burials there was from Tom Imler in his cemetery books. I haven't been able to find a list of people who were supposed to be buried there. Someone has to know some of them though, because there are usually flowers put on some of the graves marked by flagstones and things like that.

Re: family search

cpg1712 — 2009-10-03 15:46:59Z

Hi,
I am the descendant of John(Johan)Petrusek b.1864 Pruska, Czech. Immigrated April 1891. Settled in Milwaukee, WI. d. 1931 Milwaukee. He had a son Raymond b.1916 in Milwaukee d.1960 in Milwaukee. Interesting theory that all US Petrusek's are related.

Lewis W. WALTER (1 Nov 1868, Queen -- 13 Feb 1941, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-16 14:53:30Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Thursday, 13 February 1941, p. 18, col. 4

LEWIS W. WALTER

Well known Bedford county citizen, died this morning at 8.45 o'clock at his home in New Enterprise, death being attributed to a heart ailment. Mr. Walter was stricken last evening and failed to rally through the night. He was the son of George and Susan Walter and was born at Queen on Nov. 1, 1868. He was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth Mentzer on Sept. 20, 1890, at New Enterprise, and had resided there since. His wife died on April 4, 1933, and one son, Roy Walter, died at Camp Lee, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 1918. Surviving are these children: Harry Walter of Huntingdon, Ind., Jay Walter of Crescent City, Fla., Ellia Walter and Mrs. Irene Brown, both of New Enterprise, Mrs. Ruth Hinkle of Bakers Summit and Mrs. Grace [smudged line of text] grandchildren and two brothers, Henry W. Walter of Altoona and Reuben Walter of Duncansville. Mr. Walter was a member of the New Enterprise Church of the Brethren.
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Mary Catherine (Stiffler) BEEGLE (20 Feb 1859 -- 27 Oct 1914, Osterburg)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-12 19:04:13Z

Bedford, PA: Bedford Gazette, issue of Friday, 6 November 1914, p. 8, col. 4

Mrs. John Beegle

Mrs. Mary Beegle, wife of John Beegle, died on Tuesday of last week at her home in Osterburg, of a complication of diseases. She was a member of the Lutheran Church at Imler. Her husband, one son, Elmer, and a daughter, Lavanda, of Osterburg, survive. Three brothers and four sisters are also living.

Funeral services were held last Friday morning at her late home and interment was made at Osterburg.
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Lawrence WALTER (10 Sep 1888, Queen -- 4 Mar 1962, Oakwood, OH)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-12 18:59:25Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, vol. 44, p. 58 (1962)

LAWRENCE WALTER

Of Imler RD, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Beair of Oakwood, Ohio, following an illness of several months. He was born at Queen on Sept. 10, 1888, a son of James and Hannah (Claar) Walter. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Beair, Martin of Imler RD, Isaac of Claysubrg RD and Mrs. Celia Grant of Adrian, Mich.; also nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Henry, Mrs. Sadie Feightner, Mrs. Catherine Hoffman and Mrs. Mary Langley, all of Fremont, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Carn Funeral Home, Claysburg, after 7 p.m. today.

[pencil date 3-7-62 (Wednesday); same as Altoona Mirror publication date]
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Lavanda E. (Beegle) GRIFFITH (25 Dec 1900, Pavia -- 4 Feb 1975, Bedford)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-12 18:58:41Z

Social Security Death Records Index

LAVANDA GRIFFITH
SSN 174-50-1538
Residence: 16667, Osterburg, Bedford, PA
Born 25 Dec 1900
Died Feb 1975 Issued: PA (1973)
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, vol. 94, p. 32 (1975)

LAVANDA GRIFFITH

Of Osterburg, died at 2:30 a.m. today, Feb. 4, 1975, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 25, 1900, in Pavia, a daughter of Johnathon and Catherine (Stiffler) Beegle, and married Roy Griffith, who died in 1970. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Dorothy Whitcomb of Osterburg and Mrs. Helen Miller of Osterburg RD 1; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Grififth was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, St. Clairsville. Friends will be received in the Edward Blackburn Funeral Home, Pleasantville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Alexander WALTERS (21 Aug 1890, Imler -- 17 Dec 1930, Imler)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-12 18:41:06Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 19 December 1930

ALEXANDER WALTER

Of Imler, died at his home on Wednesday of pneumonia after two weeks' illness. He was born near Imler on Aug. 21, 1890, a son of James and Hannah (Claar) Walter, and was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Weyandt in 1913. He was employed by the General Refractories company at Claysburg. Surviving are his wife, seven children, Edwin Grace, Herbert, Ralph, Arthur, Philip and Alton Walter; his parents, four brothers and three sisters, Lawrence and Calvin Walter and Mrs. Sadie Langley of Imler, Richard Walter of Queen, Henry Walter of Gibsonburg, O., Mrs. Mary Langley and Miss Catherine Walter of Freemont, O. Funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Greenfield Reformed church with Rev. Olier H. Sensenig officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
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Greenfield Cemetery, Village of Queen Station, Kimmel Twp. Bedford Co. PA
Photographed 23 October 2004 by Michael S. Caldwell

WALTERS
ALEXANDER / 1890 - 1930
EDNA RUTH / 1893 - 1971
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Samuel BARNETT (4 Mar 1836, Bakers Summit -- 28 Jun 1920, Bakers Summit)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-10 21:41:30Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Wednesday, 30 June 1920

SAMUEL BARNETT

Died at his home near Bakers Summit on Monday evening at 9.30 o'clock after having suffered from paralysis for the past two years. He was aged 84 at his death, and was born near Bakers Summit March 4, 1836, the son of Frederick and Eve Barnett. He spent his entire life in that vicinity where he was engaged in farming. He was a veteran of the Civil war, and fought in the battles of Gettysburg and Bull Run. In 1861 he was married to Sarah Cashman who died in 1887, and some years later he was married a second time to Sarah Jane Croft, who survives him with the following children by the first marriage: Charles and William of Roaring Spring, Mrs. W.N. Hoover of Warriors Mark, and John at home. The deceased was a member of the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren for a great number of years, and from which place the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Frederick Dively, assisted by Rev. M.J. Weaver. The services will be public and interment will be made in the Albright cemetery.
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Levi G. CROFT (18 May 1847, Henrietta -- 25 Aug 1937, Hixton, Duncansville)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-10 21:32:28Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 7, p. 75 (1937)

VETERAN SOLDIER EXPIRES, AGED 90

Levi G. Croft, Native of Henrietta and Well Known as a Music Teacher, Dies of Advanced Years.

Levi G. Croft, one of Blair county's few remaining veterans of the Civil war, died this morning at 12.30 o'clock at his home at Hixton, a suburb of Duncansville, at the age of 90.

Mr. Croft had been in failing health for some time and his death was attributed to the infirmities of age.

Mr. Croft served in the Civil war in company C of the 11th Ohio infantry, volunteering for service when he was quite young after he had been refused enlistment in his home state. He saw considerable hard service and marched with General Sherman on his historic march through Georgia.

He was born near Henrietta, Blair county, on May 18, 1847, and spent his formative years there at the family home. Later he lived in Bedford county and almost his entire lifetime was spent as a resident of central Pennsylvania. For a number of years he resided near Duncansville.

His wife, whose maiden name was Susan Shoenfelt, and to whom he was wedded in 1869, died a little more than two years ago. He leaves three sons, Leroy, who resides near his father's dwelling, Elvy of Altoona and Myron of Toledo, O.

Mr. Croft will be remembered both as a teacher in the public schools and as an instructor in music. He was active in the latter profession over a period of more than half a century until failing eyesight forced him to retire. Much of his activity was in the Morrisons cove section of Blair county and in the vicinity of Woodbury.

CROFT--Funeral services for Levi G. Croft of near Duncansville will be held on Friday afternoon at 2.30 at the Byers funeral home at Woodbury, Rev. C.L. Courtney in charge. Interment in Dry Hill cemetery, near Woodbury. The body may be viewed at the Byers funeral home.

[pencil date 8/25 on obit, 8/27 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Wednesday, 25 August 1937]
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Joseph S. BURGER (24 Feb 1833 -- 16 Aug 1922, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-10 21:31:38Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Friday, 18 August 1922

JOSEPH S. BURGER

For more than three-quarters of a century a resident of Blair county, but for a number of years residing with his daughter, Mrs. Peter Rock, near New Enterprise, Bedford county, died there on Wednesday, death being due to the infirmities of age. Mr. Burger was a member of one of the pioneer families of Blair county and was a brother of the late Jacob Burger, for many years a leading merchant at East Freedom, and of David Burger, now deceased, a leading farmer of Frankstown township. He was born in 1833. When the Civil war came on, he enlisted in the Union army and served with distinction. Following the war, he located at East Freedom where he followed various occupations, coopering, carpentry and later conducted a small store and for many years acted in the capacity of deliveryman for H.C. Burger, at a time when goods had to be hauled from McKee to East Freedom by wagon. He is survived by his daughter, at whose home he died, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Holsinger of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Sarah Long of Blue Knob, also ten grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at the Salemville Church of the Brethren this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made at Salemville.
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David BAKER (ca. 1813 -- 12 Jul 1899, Bakers Summit)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-10 21:22:15Z

Martinsburg, PA: Morrisons Cove Herald, issue of Friday, 21 July 1899

David Baker, an esteemed resident of Bakers Summit, died there July 12, aged 86 years. These children survive: Levi C., at whose home he died; Joseph and David of Middleton, Pa., John C., Andrew C., Mrs. D.H. Miller of Roaring Spring, and Mrs. Glass of Martinsburg.
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Barbara (Cashman) BAKER (ca. 1830 -- 6 Mar 1899, Bakers Summit)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-10 21:17:27Z

Martinsburg, PA: Morrisons Cove Herald, issue of Thursday, 16 March 1899

Mrs. Barbara Baker, near Bakers Summit, died at her home on March 6th, of cancer. She is survived by her husband, David, one son, David, at Mechanicsburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Glass, of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Allison Snyder, of New Enterprise. She was buried at Holsinger's cemetery Wednesday morning of last week.
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Raymond WALTER (25 Aug 1876, Queen -- 6 Sep 1944, Queen)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:39:57Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 45, p. 69 (1944)

RAYMOND WALTER

Retired, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Moses Claar of Queen, with whom he resided. He was born Aug. 25, 1876, at Queen, a son of Martin and Catherine (Wright) Walter and was united in marriage on Aug. 31, 1897, to Miss Elsie Claar, who died nine years ago. Surviving are five children, as follows: Steward of Claysburg, R.D.; Wilson of Roaring Spring, Mrs. Minnie Claar at whose home he died, Mrs. Pearl Cox of Claysburg, R.D., and Mrs. Esther Dodson of Sproul. Surviving also are nineteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis Walter of Queen. He was a member of the Greenfield Reformed church. Friends will be received at the daughter's home at Queen after 7 o'clock this evening.

WALTER--Funeral services for Raymond Walter of Queen, will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 in the Upper Claar church in charge of Rev. D.I. Pepple. Interment in Upper Claar cemetery. Friends are being received at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Moses Claar of Queen.

[pencil date 9/6 on obit, 9/9 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Thursday, 7 September 1944]
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Mary Etta (Benton) (Knisely) LEE (29 Jun 1856, Queen -- 5 Jun 1939, Queen)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:38:09Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 14, p. 123 (1939)

MRS. MARY ETTA LEE EXPIRES ON VISIT

Mrs. Mary Etta (Knisely) Lee of 1810 Twenty-eighth avenue died of a stroke of apoplexy yesterday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock at the home of a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Benton, at Queen. She had been in good health until this illness of ten days. She was a daughter of Emanuel and Sarah Benton and was born at Queen on June 29, 1856.

Mrs. Lee was twice married, the first union being with John F. Knisely in 1874, who died in 1912. During the period of this marriage they lived on a farm near Queen, where eight sons and one daughter were born, as follows: William B. of Claysburg, Mrs. Mayberry Claar, David B., Clarence B. and Steward A., all of Queen; Howard, Harry, Ira and Sewell, these four having preceded her in death. Forty-one grandchildren and fifty-seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Her second marriage was in 1921 with John W. Lee of Everett who survives with these step-children: Mrs. Vera Rinard of Breezewood, Mason Lee, Frank Lee of Akron, O., and Mrs. Charles Benton of Queen. She also is survived by three brothers, Essington Benton of Sonman, Adolphus Benton of Queen and Luther Benton of Imler.

Mrs. Lee was a member of the First Methodist church of this city. The body may be viewed at the home this evening and until 1.30 Thursday afternoon.

LEE--Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Etta (Knisely) Lee will be held at the home, 1810 Twenty-eighth avenue, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. William M. Taylor, pastor of First Methodist church, will have charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery at Pavia. Friends will be received at the home this evening and until time of funeral.

[pencil date 6/5 on obit, 6/8 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Tuesday, 6 June 1939]
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Martin Luther BENTON (24 Feb 1868, Queen -- 12 Dec 1940, Queen)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:36:28Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 16, p. 31 (1940)

MARTIN LUTHER BENTON

Lifelong resident of Queen, Bedford county, and vicinity, where he was engaged in farming and huckstering most of his life, died last evening at 7.30 o'clock at his home, death being attributed to a complication of ailments. He was the son of Emanuel and Sarah (Walter) Benton and was born at Queen on Feb. 24, 1868. His wife died on Dec. 5, last year. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Jerre Feather, Mrs. A.R. Burket, Mrs. John Birof and Mrs. George Burket, all of Lloyddale, Ralph Benton of Toledo, O., Harold, Henry and Earl Benton, all of Claysburg, and two brothers, Adolphus Benton of Claysburg, R.D., and Essington Benton of Sonman. Friends are being received at the home.

BENTON -- Funeral services for Martin Luther Benton will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Greenfield Reformed church in charge of the pastor, Rev. H.C. Carolus. Interment in the Claysburg cemetery. Friends are being received at the home at Queen.

[pencil date 12/12 on obit, 12/15 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Friday, 13 December 1940]
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Laomen C. WALTER (30 Jan 1871 -- 29 May 1938, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:34:53Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 12, p. 126 (1938)

LAOMEN C. WALTER

Died at his home at New Enterprise on Sunday, death being attributed to a complication of ailments. He was a son of Samuel and Eve (Claar) Walter and was born at Sara Furnace on Jan. 30, 1871. Surviving are one brother and two sisters, George C. Walter, Barbara C. Walter and Emma C. McCabe, all of New Enterprise. He was a member of the Kuntz Church of the Brethren. The body may be viewed at the K.R. Miller funeral parlors in Martinsburg.

[pencil date 5/29 (Sunday); Altoona Mirror publication date was Tuesday, 31 May 1928]
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George C. WALTER (6 Oct 1887, New Enterprise -- 24 May 1958, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:33:14Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, vol. 30, p. 80 (1958)

GEORGE C. WALTER

Of New Enterprise RD, died at his home at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. He was born at New Enterprise RD Oct. 6, 1887, son of Samuel H. and Eva (Claar) Walter. Surviving are a son and two daughters, Jesse at home, Catherine of Roaring Spring RD and Mrs. W. James Robison of Martinsburg RD, and five grandchildren. He was a member of the Clover Creek Church of the Brethren. Friends are being received at the Byers Funeral Home, Woodbury.

[pencil date 5-26-58 (Monday); same as Altoona Mirror publication date]
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Francis WALTER (25 Mar 1879, Queen -- 13 Dec 1963, Queen)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:31:04Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, vol. 48, p. 56 (1963)

FRANCIS WALTER

Of Queen, died at his home at 3 p.m. yesterday after a lengthy illness. He was born at Queen March 25, 1879, a son of Martin and Kathryn (Wright) Walter, and married Agnes M. Helsel on April 26, 1917, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn E. Harr of Queen and Mrs. Harriet Hengst of Imler RD; two sons, Harry E. of Claysburg RD and Russell F. of Queen; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was of the Reformed faith. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg.

[pencil date 12-14-63 (Saturday); same as Altoona Mirror publication date]
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Greenfield Cemetery, Village of Queen Station, Kimmel Twp. Bedford Co. PA
Photographed 23 October 2004 by Michael S. Caldwell

WALTER
MARY A. / 1885 - 1970
FRANCIS / 1879 - 1963
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Emma C. (Walter) McCABE (23 Sep 1885, New Enterprise -- 15 May 1949, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:29:36Z

Altoona, PA: Altoona Mirror, issue of Monday, 16 May 1949, p. 4, col. 7

MRS. EMMA McCABE

Of New Enterprise, R.D., died at the home of a sister and brother, Barbara and George Walter, at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. She was born near New Enterprise on Sept. 23, 1885, a daughter of Samuel and Eve (Claar) Walter, and married Abram McCabe, who died nine years ago. Surviving are one son, David; one brother and one sister. Mrs. McCabe was a member of the Koontz Church of the Brethren. Friends are being received at the Byers funeral home, Woodbury.
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Calvin H. FEATHER (15 Jan 1867, Klahr -- 23 May 1942, Osterburg)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:25:01Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 27, p. 110 (1942)

CALVIN H. FEATHER OF OSTERBURG DIES

Calvin H. Feather, 75, died Saturday at his home in Osterburg, Bedford County. He was born in Klahr January 12, 1867, a son of William and Catherine (Russelman) Feather. His wife died January 12, 1926.

Surviving are eight children--Harry Feather, Gallitzin; Herman Feather, Claysburg; Mrs. Clara Carn, St. Clairsville; Arch Feather, Klahr; Mrs. Howard Burkett, Gallitzin; Mrs. Cash Stiffler, Rocky Ridge, O.; Mrs. Harvey Cox, Queen, and William Feather, Osterburg. A daughter, Mrs. Rose Harr, died three years ago.

Mr. Feather was a member of Greenfield Reformed Church. He also held membership in Jaffa Temple, Altoona, and Williamsport Consistory. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Greenfield Reformed Church. Interment will be at Osterburg.

FEATHER -- Funeral services for Calvin H. Feather, of Osterburg, R.D., will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Greenfield Reformed church, in charge of the pastor Rev. H.C. Carolus. Interment in the Greenfield Reformed cemetery. Friends will be received at the home after 12 o'clock noon Sunday.

[pencil date 5/23 on obit, 5/26 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Saturday, 23 May 1942]
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Barbara C. WALTER (11 Dec 1877, New Enterprise -- 25 Mar 1958, New Enterprise)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:23:08Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, vol. 30, p. 76 (1958)

BARBARA C. WALTER

Of New Enterprise RD, died at her home at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday. She was born in New Enterprise Dec. 11, 1877, a daughter of Samuel H. and Eva (Claar) Walter. Surviving are one brother, George C. Walter of New Enterprise RD, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Koontz Church of the Brethren. Friends are being received at the Byers Funeral Home, Woodbury.

[pencil date (Wednesday) 3-26-58; same as Altoona Mirror publication date]
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Alice (Weyant) BENTON (14 Jun 1868, Bedford Co. -- 5 Dec 1939, Queen)

michaelscaldwell — 2009-10-13 23:16:48Z

Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection, vol. 12, p. 173 (1939)

MRS. ALICE (WEYANT) BENTON,

71, wife of M.L. Benton, died at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home in Queen, Bedford County. She was born in Bedford County, June 14, 1868, a daughter of Valentine and Sarah (Ickes) Weyant. Besides her husband she leaves these children: Mrs. J.G. Feather and Mrs. A.R. Burket, both of Lloydell; Ralph Benton, Toledo, O.; Earl Benton, Claysburg; Mrs. G.M. Burket, Sidman; Harold and Harry Benton, both of Queen, and Mrs. John Biros, at home. She also leaves 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Benton was a sister of Shannon Weyant, Weyant, Bedford County; Argille, Howard and Laura Weyant, Mrs. Arch Claycomb and Mrs. Ruth Walter, all of Imler, and Valentine Weyant, Cessna. Mrs. Benton was a member of the Greenfield Evangelical and Reformed Church.

BENTON--Funeral services for Mrs. Alice (Weyant) Benton of Queen will be conducted in the Claysburg Evangelical and Reformed church, Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Gerald W. Deiter. The body may be viewed at the home any time prior to the funeral.

[pencil date (Tuesday) 12/5 on obit, 12/8 on funeral notice; Altoona Mirror publication date was Wednesday, 6 December 1939]
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