You are a lucky man - just a few months ago my sister and I found new information on "Bertha".
James A CALLEN / John / Thomas / Hugh Sr. / Patrick CALLEN
James Arthur CALLEN was born November 1, 1868 in Callensburg, Clarion Co, PA, he was the son of John (#8) and Mary Ann (REDICK) CALLEN (#9). James was about 10 years old when his mother died.
James married 1st in April of 1889 to Martha Elizabeth “Bertha” THOMPSON. After Bertha’s death James married “Fanny” Frances RUPP. Fanny was born March 11, 1884 in Boggs Twp., daughter of George and Elizabeth (COCHRAN) RUPP
James worked at the Pendrake Oil Refinery. He liked farming and hunting. James died May 2, 1947, in Kittanning, Armstrong Co, PA. and is buried at Belknap Cemetery, Armstrong Co, PA
Combined 2 Obituaries of James A CALLEN
(Newspaper article from Armstrong Co,)
Templeton, May 6. – James CALLEN of Boggs Township died in Armstrong County Hospital, Friday morning, May 2, 1947, at 1:05 a.m. following an illness of several weeks. He entered the hospital about two weeks ago. Mr. CALLEN was a native of Butler County. Prior to moving to Boggs Township he had resided in Templeton for several years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie (RUPP) CALLEN and three sons, John CALLEN, Apollo, R.D.#2, Thomas CALLEN, North Apollo, and Lee CALLEN, New Kensington, R.D.#1; a brother Charles CALLEN, Vandergrift, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. CALLEN was aged 78 years, six months, and one day, having been born November 1, 1868, at Callensburg.
Services were held Monday afternoon in the Templeton Methodist Church Services were in charge of Rev. Walter KENNEDY and Rev. H.F. POLLOCK. The church choir sang “Some Bright Morning” and “Good Night and Good Morning.” Burial was made in Belknap Cemetery, casket bearers were James AHARRAH, W.J. REEDY, Harry R BOWSER, Ralph HOPPER, S.E. WAGNER and Charles COCHRAN.
5. Martha Elizabeth “Bertha” THOMPSON (1867-1910?)
Martha E THOMPSON / Warren / Charles THOMPSON
“Bertha” Martha Elizabeth THOMPSON was born May 1867. She was the daughter of Rev. Warren M THOMPSON (#10) and Almira / Elmira (AGGAS) THOMPSON (#11). Bertha was orphaned at a very young age. Bertha had 2 sisters and 2 brothers; these siblings were each raised by a different family.
1870 census records show her living in Warsaw Twp, Jefferson Co, PA with her parents. The 1880 census records show Bertha living with the family of John N ALLISON who was married to Warren’s niece Harriet (SMITH) ALLISON. Bertha died between 1913 and 1920, and is said to be buried in potters field in Mt. Varnum Cemetery, Butler Co, PA.
Children of James CALLEN and Bertha:THOMPSON
1. Mary E CALLEN – B. Apr 1890 M. Mr. ANDERSON
2. Mable Maude CALLEN – B Aug 1892, M. John Thomas McGINNIS (1890-1974). D. ca 1912
3. John William CALLEN – B Oct 17, 1893, M. Mabelle Claire LAWTHER B 1888. D. Nov 4, 1969
4. Charles Josiah CALLEN (#1) – B Jan 28, 1987, M. Hulda Mary THOMPSON; D. Feb 12,1947
5. Thomas “Wayne” CALLEN – B. June 5, 1899, M. Goldie Almeda HEPLER; D. Jan 15, 1965
6. James LeRoy “Lee” CALLEN – B. Dec 28, 1901, M Amarantha ESPY – divorced. D. Nov 25,
1962
Sources of information: 1) census records 1870, 1880, 1910, 1920, 1930; 2) death certificates; 3) Butler Co, Pa – newspaper clippings, obituaries; 4) Information supplied by a)Lloyd T Callen; b)Dorothy (Callen) Townsend; c)Tillie Nale; d)Della Berlin; e)Paul E Callen
10 & 14 Warren M THOMPSON (1837-1871)
Warren M THOMPSON / Charles THOMPSON
Warren M THOMPSON was born March 9, 1837 in Center Twp, Butler Co, PA, the son of Charles THOMPSON (#20 & 28) and Susannah COLBY (#21 & 29).
The 1860 census for Center Township, Butler Co, PA lists Warren as a school teacher. He is living with his widowed mother, brother Michael, Elizabeth THOMPSON age 21 and a Uphemia COLBY age 7. In some records Warren is said to be married to Elizabeth TRUDGEN, B. ca 1839 and Elizabeth ALBERT B. 1840, at this time we do not know who the Elizabeth is in Susannah’s home in 1860 – she could just be a cousin.
He was married before May 1862 when he signed up for the Civil War draft of the 23rd Congressional District. He was Class 1 and was 26 years old before July 1, 1863. There is no evidence, so far, of him actually serving in the war.
Before 1862 Warren married Almira AGGAS. He was a Baptist minister, preaching in Warsaw Township, Richardsville Baptist Church, Jefferson County, PA. The 1870 census shows he and his wife and children were living in Warsaw Township, Jefferson Co, PA. Warren M died on Sep 9, 1871. He is buried in the Baptist church cemetery, at the intersection of Rt 968 and Rt 830, at the church where he preached. He is in Row 6.
11 & 15 Almira AGGAS (1843-1871-80)
Almira AGGAS / Sylvanus / Unknown AGGAS
Almira AGGAS was born around 1843, the daughter of Sylvanus AGGAS (#22 & 30) and “Betsy” Elizabeth (GORDON) AGGAS (#23 & 31) .
We know nothing about Almira personally. She died sometime between 1871 and 1880. Their 5 children were raised by 5 different families.
Children of Warren M THOMPSON and Almira AGGAS:
1. Laura M THOMPSON – B. ca 1862 M. in 1886 to Mr. Julian A CLARK
We believe she was raised by Rev. W.B. and Mary A BARR - not confirmed – but 1880 census
record has a Laura THOMPSON, of the right age, living with them in Mercer County.
2. Charles W. THOMPSON – B. ca 1864
Raised by Warren’s brother Michael THOMPSON
3. Martha Elizabeth “Bertha” THOMPSON (#5) – B. May 1867; D. btw 1913/1920; M. James A
CALLEN
Raised by her cousin Harriet SMITH who married John N ALLISON (see article #21) – 1880
census shows John N. ALLISON’s parents living with them. – thus the story we heard that Bertha
was raised by her (adopted) “grandparents”.
4. Harriet Sue “Hattie” THOMPSON – B Apr 28, 1870; M. Samuel P THOMPSON
Raised by Charles H BOOK and her cousin Martha (WASSON) BOOK (see article #47), who
apparently adopted her, since Hattie took on the name of BOOK.
5. Warren G. THOMPSON – B. Apr 5, 1871; D. Oct 7, 1913.
He was raised by Warren’s sister Emeline wife of W.P. SMITH. He is buried with his grandparents
Charles and Susannah THOMPSON
Butler Citizen 8 Oct 1913
Warren G THOMPSON, aged 42 years and five months, died shortly after 5 o’clock Tuesday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Julian A. CLARK of 117 north Sixth Avenue, following a lingering illness from tuberculosis. For the past year Mr. THOMPSON had been at Mont Alto in the hope of recovering his health but last Tuesday his condition became so serious that he was brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. CLARK of Butler. For five years before going to Mont Alto he had resided in Pittsburgh and before that time was a resident of Butler.
Mr. THOMPSON was born in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Warren M. THOMPSON. After the death of his parents he made his home for years with the late WP SMITH of Center Township, Butler County where he grew to manhood. He was a Christian gentleman and held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He was a member of Keystone Camp No. 8 Woodmen of the World.
Mr. THOMPSON was married. His wife died two years ago in Pittsburgh. He leaves the following brother and sisters. Charles THOMPSON of Livingston, Montana, Mrs. Julian A (Laura) CLARK of Butler, Mrs James A (Bertha) CALLEN (#5) of North Washington, and Mrs. Samuel P. (Harriet) THOMPSON (#7) of Summit Township.
Funeral services will be held at the CLARK residence at 2 o’clock this afternoon and interment will be made in North Cemetery.
Special thanks attributed to Luanne Eisler, Butler County Genealogy Society, for helping us to define the families of Charles and Warren Thompson; also to James Aggas, Sara Jane Zavadsky, and Doris Jean Kelly for providing details and pictures of the Aggas family.
Sources of information: 1) History of Jefferson County, PA; 2) US census records a)1860; b)1870 Twp, Jefferson Co, PA, c)1880 3) Obituary of Warren G Thompson
We still haven't found the parents of William Redick.
18. William REDICK (1809-1899?)
According to the 1860 and 1880 census records, William REDICK was born about 1809; his occupation is listed as “miller”. Some records show him as as William H and others show him as William A.
William married Elizabeth “Jane” JACKSON.
19. Elizabeth “Jane” JACKSON (1804-1871)
Elizabeth Jane JACKSON / Thomas JACKSON
Elizabeth “Jane” JACKSON was born in 1804, the daughter of Thomas JACKSON (#34 & 38). She married William REDICK. The 1850 census for Butler Co, PA shows they had 9 children.
Jane died Sep 30, 1871, “67 years, 7 months 22 days wife of William”, and is buried in the North Washington Union Cemetery, Washington Twp, Butler Co, PA .
Children of William REDICK and Jane JACKSON:
1. Margaret REDICK – B. ca 1826; M. Mr. Reuben STOPP; D. ca 1887/88
2. John REDICK– B. ca 1830; M. Rebecca REED, D. 1883; Ramer, Hardman Co.TN
3. Mary Ann REDICK (#9) – B. ca 1831; 1) M. her first cousin John CALLEN; D 1875/80.
Their mother’s were sisters (see ancestor #34)
4. Sarah REDICK – B. ca 1835
5. Enoch Jackson REDICK – B. Aug 24, 1836; M. Elizabeth Rebecca DUGGAR, dau of William
Harden and Nancy (CABLE) DUGGER; D. Sept 22,1922 Jenks, OK
6. Rebecca REDICK – B. ca 1838
7. Vet William A REDICK – B. May 24, 1840; M. Susan; D. Dec 8, 1907 buried beside his mother in
the North Washington Union cemetery Served in Civil War - GAR
8. Quincy Adams REDICK - B. Feb 28, 1842; M. Grace Ann; D. May 16, 1925 age 83 yrs 2 mo 16 d
buried in the Annisville cemetery, Butler Co., PA Private Co B Reg. 91 1863-1864 Bruin
9. Vet Alexander REDICK – B ca 1844; D. Jan 3, 1863 PA 62nd Reg. Company C private – buried
in Military Asylum Cemetery, Washington D.C.- age of enrollment 19
Sources of information: 1) Thomas Jackson Descendants; 2) Butler County Pa, cemetery records 3)Obituary of Reuben Stopp, Piney Twp, Butler Co, PA.; 4) US census records, a)1850 Butler Co. b) 1860 Allegheny Twp, Butler Co, PA c) 1880 Madison, Clarion Co, PA
This is what we have on William's family, if you have more I would appreciate it.
If you need any more info let me know. I hope I have it.
If Thomas' death record doesn't name his wife he was probably a widower. I wish we could find her.
Thank you
Cousin Bea