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Obit of David Warren Parker (1844/OH - 1895/Yakima, WA)

tdprince — 2013-02-26 14:41:11Z

Obituary from Paulding Co, OH of 23 May 1895.
David W. Stair was born in 1844 in Wayne County, Ohio. Died April 27, 1895 at his home in North Yakima, Washington. He enlisted in the 38th O. V. V. I. September 15, 1861; re-enlisted in Dec., 1863 and served to the close of the war. He was in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged. After his discharge, he attended school one year at Lebanon, O.; then came to Nebraska where he farmed and taught school. He served as county surveyor several years and then returned to Lebanon, O., to complete a Normal course, after which he entered the law course at Ann Arbor, Mich., where he graduated. After his return to Nebraska, he practiced law at Crete a short time and then removed to the Pacific coast. In the spring of 1877, he returned to Pawnee and was married to Miss Ella Parker. He then removed to Puget Sound, later to Yakima, where he engaged in the practice of law. He leaves a wife and three sons, an aged father, one brother and three sisters.
[The wife of David Warren McDonald Stair was the former Ella Sophronia Parker (1857/IA - 1942/Portland Co, OR0
His sons were:
David Clarence Stair (23 Oct 1879/Yakima - 1962/Calgary, Albeta)
Dean D. Stair (May 1881/Yakima -?)
Dickson Harold McDonald Stair (13 Feb 1885/Yakima - 8 Oct 1957/ Los Angeles Co, CA)]

2 Bio's of Ella S. Stair (1857-1942), wife of David W. Stair (1844-1895)

tdprince — 2013-02-26 14:33:01Z

[Ella Sophronia Parker (Feb 1857/ Clay Twp, Hardin Co, IA - 11 Jul 1942/ Portland Co, OR), daughter of Francis Taylor Parker and Armeda Jane Lesh, married David Warren McDonald Stair in Spring, 1877 in Pawnee Co, NE.]

Biography from Andrew J. Splawn, "Ka-Mi-Akin: The Last Hero of the Yakimas," (Portland, OR: Kilman Stationary and Publishing Co, 1917), pp 276-277.
In 1887 there came to Yakima City D. W. Stair and wife. Mrs. Stair was a remarkably fine looking woman, well educated and brilliant. When I first saw her, I wondered what strange fate had brought her to this wild land. She proved of utmost value to the county in educational work, for which she was so well equipped. She was school superintendent for a number of terms and teacher in the public schools many years. Through her kindly interest in her pupils, she won their lasting gratitude and even now, after long years, they cherish her memory. In all matters for the betterment of community interests she was found in the front ranks. I know of no woman in Yakima Valley that has done more for its citizens or will be remembered longer than Ella S. Stair. She later married George von Hagel and now lives in San Francisco.

Biographical Note from, Tri-City Herald, [Benton Co, WA] 1 October 1961
Early Teacher was Woman
She Went Along Halloween
By Burton Lum
Stately blue-eyed blond Ella Parker Stair was born in the state of Nebraska during the 1850’s. She married D.W. Stair when she was twenty. They moved to Yakima City, Washington Territory in 1877. She was the mother of three sons—: Clarence, Dean and Richard. D.W. Stair was a lawyer and quite prominent in the pioneer legal profession. He was Probate Judge of Yakima. He enjoyed farming. They had a farm near Yakima on Ahtanum Creek. He passed away in 1896. Mrs. Stair had a sister, Rose, in North Yakima who was the wife of A.E. Larson, a prominent lumber dealer and capitalist. She also was a cousin of Fred Parker, a well known Yakima attorney who in his youth, was a pony express rider. From 1883 to 1885 Mrs. Stair was county school superintendent of Yakima County. It was during her term of office that Kennewick was granted a school district in 1884. Her maternal instinct was her ruling passion. Those that she taught were not merely her pupils, they were her children. She not only instructed them in their school lessons, but moulded their character to meet the problems of their future lives. I always felt that after attending her classes one had a second mother. Mrs. Stair was a relative of the Dole family of Hawaii. They were famous for the production of pineapples. While she was principal of the North Yakima High School, every summer she boarded a Dole freighter at Portland and took a leisurely trip to the Hawaiian Island, returning to North Yakima in time for the opening of high school in the fall. Her niece, Miss Eva C. May, who was a graduate from Colorado College, taught German and other subjects in the high school. She had a very sunny disposition and was blessed with a beautiful face and figure. She married Miles B. Cannon, a large lumber distributor who passed away several years ago. Mrs. Eva C. May-Cannon is still living in Portland. High school social activities during the pioneer days were quite different from those of the present. In those days there were literary societies, ice cream socials, hay rides and picnics. The means of travel were horse drawn wagons in the summer and sleighs in winter’s snow. Mrs. Stair chaperoned them all. Each year on Halloween Eve, the students went on a prowl. Mrs. Stair always accompanied them to see that youthful enthusiasm did not lead to destruction of property. There was no ‘trick-or-treat’ threat in these pioneer celebrations. This came on the agenda when outside plumbing moved inside and fence gates were made so that they could not be lifted from their hinges. Mrs. Stair radiated helpfulness of all who came in contact with her. She was courageous. In defiance of the Washington State laws, each morning she opened her school by reading a chapter from the scriptures. Her uplifting influence was felt and cherished by all who knew her. She retired from teaching school after spending nearly a half century in her chosen profession. The later days of her life were happily spent visiting the families of her children and those of her former students. In the twilight of her life she married Professor Von Ogle [Hagel], a prominent educator. In their happy companionship they visited all points of interest in the United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico and South America, also Europe Asia and a portion of Africa and of course the Hawaiian Islands. They really sailed the seven seas.

STAIR Wilbur T - Vietnam Wall section 14 E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2013-02-08 13:54:22Z

STAIR Wilbur T - Vietnam Wall section 14 E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 229,522 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: I'm a Stair....

jacmac43 — 2013-02-06 17:47:08Z

Heather: I have a web page covering one of the Stoehr-Stair-Stare families that came to the U.S.A. in the 1700's. They settled in Pennsylvania and spread throughout the country over the years. If you are still interested in learning about the Stair family contact me at jacmac43@yahoo.com

Jack MacDonald

STAIR Roy E and Nannie M

t42OakGro_DallasCoTX — 2012-10-23 18:50:12Z

STAIR Roy E and Nannie M

I photographed this gravestone in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Irving, Dallas Co., Texas.
Feel free to use this picture for your records .
This photo free on http://teafor2.com where there are over 600 cemeteries listed in order by State then County on the front page and 227,801 photos available on subsequent pages.

Re: I'm a Stair....

Stair_S — 2012-05-27 18:44:06Z

the name stair is found both in Germany & England there is a title of the Stair clan in Scotland whom had plantations in Jamaica. i came from England via Jamaica. Good luck with your search.

Re: The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

jamielenn1979 — 2011-09-17 11:14:07Z

Awesome! my handle is jamielenncoyle
I sent you a friend request this morning. My email address is jamielenn1979@yahoo.com
Lucy was my maternal grandfathers maternal grandmother! My mom was raised in Knoxville, and when Lucy could not live alone any longer she moved in my my grandparents so they could care for her. She lived to be in her late 90's drinking and smoking until they day she died! I hear alot of great stories about her. We live in Niagara Falls, NY. My mom and Uncle (And grandparents half the year) live in Florida. I just moved into a new appt. My addy is 332 Hinds st #68 Tonawanda, NY 14150. My phone number is 716-957-7279.

Re: The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

JaimeStair_1 — 2011-09-16 17:17:44Z

Jamie,

I would be so pleased to share what ever photos you may have .. If you go to James Dewey Stair in my "New" Stair-Walker" Family Tree You will see our relationship "COUSIN" !!! I currently have a "FACEBOOK" Acct: with tons of our families photos ... If you sent me your E-Mail Address I can make you a guest on my Ancestery Acct ,,, By the way, Linville is my "Paternal Grandfather" as you can see from the family tree ... My Father Was Avie Dewey Stair one of his sons ... My contact information is below ... Please send me your phone # so I may call you (Never Fear I'm An Old Married Dude Of 69 Years) ... My info is below :

Mr. & Mrs. James & Hercilia Stair
3781 Aqua Park Ct.
San Diego, California
92154-2407

Home Phone: (619) 690-1702
Cell Phone: (619) 213-3539
E-Mail: JimStair@cox.net
FAX: (619) 690-1702

P.S. My Facebook Handle Is James Stair "The Bearded One With Our Lovely Wife Hercilia & A Tall Glass Of Wine Celebrating Our Wedding Aniversary ...

Give us a "Hollar" Cousin !!!!

Cousin Jimmy ...

Re: The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

jamielenn1979 — 2011-09-16 01:48:56Z

Hi, my name is Jamie and Lucy Stair was my great great grandmother. I have a photo of her and my mom and grandmother remember her quite well. Lucy's dad was Lewis, and he was Linville's brother. Sorry it isn't a closer connection.

Re: The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

NativeStarr — 2011-09-11 22:08:20Z

James,
I am the 5G-grandson of Michael Starr of Starr's Gap (later Dolan's Gap) Tennessee, by his son John Sidney Starr (then Mike, John S., William "Joe", Margaret, Barbara and finally me). I would be happy to share any information that I have.
Stephen

Re: samuel stair

billandscheryl — 2011-08-07 02:41:18Z

Samuel Hawk Stair, father of my Grandmother Ada Stair was a Nuangola police chief. he was shot and killed by prisoner Arthur Stackhouse in 1912.

Re: samuel stair

billandscheryl — 2011-08-07 02:28:27Z

Ada was my grandmother, Gordon Stackhouse was my father

Albert STAIR - Died New Jersey

ChekWriter — 2011-07-10 23:04:39Z

See attached census view for 1880.

Shows an Albert STAIR as grandson. Is this the correct person you were inquiring?

Born ca 1878.

Your posting on the NJ Union List on rootsweb today.

pat
cw

Re: The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

wcromie1 — 2011-04-01 21:32:31Z

We have been researching family history for the Duesberg Family and our branch from Harold Duesberg on the maternal side was Beatrice Seymore, mother Clara Seymour, father Levi Seymour, and siblings George, and ?

The James Dewey Stair Family Tree

JaimeStair_1 — 2011-02-18 01:04:48Z

We are seeking living members of My Stair Family... My Parents were separated when I was very young & I never got to know any of My Father's Side of My Family... My Father was Mr. Avie Derry Stair & Mother was Ms. Ada Charlsie Plemons... My Grandparents are Mr. Linnieville "Linnie" Stair (1860-1925 Tenn.) & Ms. Margret D. Walker (1860 Tenn.). My Great Grandparents are Abraham Starr Stair (19 May 1816- 27 Feb 1897 Knoxville Tenn.) & Ms. Nancy Foust (1830). My Great Great Grandparents are Mr. Joseph Starr/Stair (1789 Virginia USA-1840 Tenn. USA) & Ms. Nancy Susan Williams (1799 North Carolina USA-1880 Knoxville, Tenn.). My Great Great Great Grandparents Are Mr. Michael Starr/Stair (1748-1835 & Ms. Catherine Shipley (1765-1816). & My Great Great Great Great Grandparents Are Samuel Starr/Stair (1720) & Ms. Elisbeth Ressler (1720)... Anyone who may think that we are related "Please Contact Me On The Message Board Or You Can E-Mail Me Direct At (JimStair@cox.net)"... I was Born on March 26, 1942 In Lovelady, Burke Co. North Carolina, USA. I will be Sixty Nine In March & I Would Go To My Grave "HAPPY" Knowing That I Have At Last Made Contact With My Father's Folks !!! "GOD BLESS" !!!!

Mr. James Dewey Stair

STAIR Glenn R - Vietnam Wall section 30W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-25 10:24:10Z

STAIR Glenn R - Vietnam Wall section 30W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,073 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Stair/Paice

heather16706 — 2010-06-11 04:35:24Z

Hi alan, trying to contact you- please email heather@123.net.nz thanks

Looking for STAIR "poster", Janet Lowe...

DeniseSessler — 2010-04-26 02:57:16Z

I became connected with Janet Lowe many years ago through our connection in the Stair family. We emailed back & forth but have lost contact. Janet, if you are still into the genealogy bug, please contact me once again (new email address: dlsessler@gmail.com).

Looking forward to hearing from you (or someone who knows where youare)...

Re: Edward Douglas Stair of Michigan

corkybarb — 2009-12-04 08:02:07Z

I know the Stair family.
(360) 371-4103

Re: Stoehr/Stair Family

nanny_cathy — 2009-10-03 17:48:18Z

hello, my nameis catherine wilkinson and i am researching the name Thomas Stare/Stair/whatever.
he has married a woman named Anne - she was born in england and so was he.
so far i don't have much, but i do know together they came to america to Massachusettes
i hope this could be enought info that you could help me,
email me at nanny_cathy@yahoo.com Thanks
cathy

STAIR Amos N 1871-1957

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-23 00:16:01Z

STAIR Amos N 1871-1957

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

STAIR Ida B 1878-1969

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-23 00:15:49Z

STAIR Ida B 1878-1969

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

WADDELL Esther STAIR 1899-1977

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-13 11:03:01Z

WADDELL Esther STAIR 1899-1977

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: great grannd mother father side

fcoram — 2009-01-19 16:14:41Z

Cordellia Coram is my grandmother. She was married to Charlton Frederick Coram. She is buried in the Roseberry Cemetery in east Knox County Tennessee. I knew her as a child and I was 14 when she died. Her family lived here in east Tennessee. I know the location of her father and mother's burial locaion. Feel free to contact me at fcoram@comcast.net

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

leahfromsa — 2008-11-14 16:44:39Z

My maiden name is Stair and my dad(George Stair) has and like more information on this family. I think this is our ancestors. I know he has said the last name used to be spelled Stoehr in Germany and some of our ancestors came from Germany right by the French border. His grandparents or great grandparents, came over from Germany and only spoke German and settled by Luling, Texas or Prairie Lea. They named the town by there or where they lived after them (Stairtown, Texas). If you want to contact him email me at leahfromsa@yahoo.com and I will give you contact info.

searching for family of Ralph Herman Stair, son of Herman and Ruby Stair

dustinstair — 2008-09-06 16:40:50Z

Hello,
I am the son of Ralph's oldest daughter Kim from his first marriage with Anita Sue Anderson, married around 1957. Divorced ?? I always knew my granda Ruby my whole life, but never knew Ralph or his childeren from second marriage, like my 1/2 uncle Shane. I know they live in the Houston TX area. Anyone out there, please contact me!

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

dpstair — 2008-06-23 05:26:22Z

Has anyone received test results?

My earliest confirmed Stair ancestor is Philip Stair b 10 Feb 1783, d 29 July 1849. He married Lydia and had a son Philip Albert. The family lived in York, PA. It was believed the family was from Scotland. Very possible that is incorrect and may be of German origin, but the birth dates don't agree.

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

TomRas19 — 2008-06-11 11:13:00Z

I would try to get copies of your grandfather's vital records (birth, marriage, death) and use what you find there. They should have his birthplace and the names of his parents. Perhaps your grandmother still has these? I would also try to contact his family - if he had brothers and sisters - as they may have more information. DNA testing will show a connection but it is nice to fill in the gaps. Best wishes, Tom

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

hzmtrsq — 2008-06-11 01:04:04Z

Hello everyone, my surname - STARE - is a variation on the one already included. I am hoping in some way, somewhere my ancestors may have changed the spelling and I can find more ancestors beyond my grandfather. I know they were in PA, but besides a First and Last name I have been lost in my search. My grandmother is older now and her memory is spotty at best and she remarried, so not much information is available.

Stair, Tammy Louise (OBIT PA 3-25-2008)

obituary33b — 2008-06-10 01:15:25Z

source: The Hanover, PA - Evening Sun 3-25-2008
Deceased: Stair, Tammy Louise (OBIT PA 3-25-2008)
daughter of Dale E. and Charlotte L. (Myers) Stair
Age of Deceased: 45
Death date: 3-23-2008
Last Address: York, PA
Date of Birth: 10-17-1962
Place of Birth: Hanover, PA

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to: Bob
obituary@crosskeysvillage.net

Re: Stair and Peters family

jacmac43 — 2008-04-26 23:04:47Z

The parents of the William H. Peters who married Pauline Stair were John and Elizabeth Peters. Check out my web page at:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jacmac/stoehr-stair...

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

TomRas19 — 2008-04-24 11:41:11Z

Hi "Doggytails",
I hope your participation will help you find matches among other project participants. If there is a match, you and that person probably share a common ancestor. That depends on the closeness of the match and the amount of "markers" tested. I would always choose the most detailed test you can afford. (If you can't do the most comprehensive one, you can upgrade it later without having a new sample sent.) I am assuming you are a male Starr/Stoehr/Stair; if not - and you are one of those surnames, you can have a brother or other male relative tested on your behalf.

Do you know the names and birth dates of your grandparents? If they were born by 1930, you could find them in the US census records - start with Pennsylvania. Most likely they would be living with their parents - your great-grandparents. You may also be able to get their death certificates if you know when and where they died. Have you also tried to contact other relatives?

Best wishes, Tom

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

DOGGYTAILS — 2008-04-22 00:54:53Z

Hello! I would love to particpate. I have very little info to go on. My grandparents died when I was younger and I dont even know where to start. I know that my family has resided in PA for a long time. I am now living in VA, but we relocated when I was a teenager.

Re: Stair and Peters family

Amy690 — 2007-12-21 05:53:36Z

You must look on the Stoehr/Stair Family site (lots of messages about it on this board). They have quite a bit on Pauline's family line. William H. Peters b. 7 Jul 1836 in VA. You may also look on usgenweb.org to see what you can find out about the Peters' Family, as I recall reading about a homestead there, some time back.

Re: Stoehr

KennethMadl — 2007-09-26 07:39:09Z

There are many Winklbauers that lived in the area around Bischofsreut, Niederbayern.

There were families in Frauenberg #7, Langreut #44, and Marchhäuser #10, for example.

Re: great grannd mother father side

FredCoram — 2007-08-29 01:23:39Z

I am Fred Coram. Cordellis Coram Stair was my grandmother. I knew her well. My father spoke of her. The Cherokee connection is false. I know many of the Stairs currently living. I know where she was born and where her family lived. I know where she is buried.

Thanks,
Fred Coram

Re: Stair

kehkeh1 — 2007-08-11 03:04:24Z

You are right, it is a difficult name to search. My David STAIR was actually spelled STARR on the 1830, 1840, 1850 and 1860 US census (all in Tennessee). It was not until 1870, that David and his brothers had the name spelled STAIR. David was the son of Joseph and Susannah STARR. Jospeh was also born in Tennessee. There seems to be an open debate as to whether this line is German STOEHR (or some similar spelling) or other origins I have also heard.

Re: Stair

rockyv117 — 2007-08-11 00:51:54Z

We have a Daivid Stair, a lawyer, his father was also another David Stair, possibly born in Ohio or Washington.This Stair family may have had the last name of Staegher orginally a gaelic name..this one is difficult to search not used to searching in the US.

Re: Stair

rockyv117 — 2007-08-11 00:49:12Z

Do you know where your Stair's orginally came from, Scotland or Germany?Could Staegher be the orginal name in gaelic? This is a tough line to search.

Re: Stair

kehkeh1 — 2007-08-10 23:46:36Z

Sorry, the David STAIR /STAR mentioned in this string was born in TN 1817 and died in TN 1884, not OH. David was married to Judith FOUST.

Re: Stair

rockyv117 — 2007-08-10 20:55:24Z

We have a David Stair born abt 1834 Ohio? married Ella S, our Stair family came from Yakima Washington.Hopefully we have a match, not much luck on the Stair family.

Re: Stair

cmaioriello — 2007-04-13 17:59:57Z

I am a descendant of Joseph Leroy STAIR, and am also looking for info on David STAIR and wife. I would love to share info with others researching this line.

Carri

Re: STAIR (Cochran-Sprinkle-Bolin-Taylor) early 1900

RichardCochrane95 — 2007-04-01 21:11:08Z

Amy,

I remember that letter and have it in one of my several
boxes. I can send it to you thru regular mail since I do
not have a scanner or other ways to do that. Send your
address to my e-mail address and I will get it out Monday.

Again, I don't have my boxes open. Are you a descendant of
Francis Cochran? He was my grandfather's uncle, a unique
generation that I have a lot of info on and pictures of
him. If a descendant, I'll even send copies of him posing.

Richard

Re: STAIR (Cochran-Sprinkle-Bolin-Taylor) early 1900

amymstair — 2007-04-01 15:58:31Z

This is the content of your original post.

Mary Icador Stair Sprinkle b. 19 Oct 1880
Dorcey Mahlon Stair b. 21 Mar 1882, d. 1924
Amanda June Stair Bolin b. 31 Oct _
Alonzo Edward Stair b. 7 Mar _
Benjamin Harison Stair b. 1 Jun _
Nellie Ruth Stair Butchelder b. 29/30 Nov _
William Hubert Stiar b. 23 Nov 1893
[Clioda] Ellen Stair Taylor b. 16 Jun _
George Stair b. 12 Apr 1898

Any names look familiar? These came from a 1948 letter, granddaughter of Francis M. Cochran and written from Parker, Kansas. Francis Cochran lived in Indiana, died Civil War.

Richard
rtbac550@juno.com

Re: STAIR (Cochran-Sprinkle-Bolin-Taylor) early 1900

RichardCochrane95 — 2007-04-01 15:50:02Z

hello.

Thanks for e-mailing. It's been three years since I have worked my genealogy, moved back to my home state. I will look for the letter you asked for. But, forgive me, I don't know which one you are asking for. Please give details and I'll send it.

Richard

Re: STAIR (Cochran-Sprinkle-Bolin-Taylor) early 1900

amymstair — 2007-04-01 00:40:32Z

I know it's been awhile since you posted this, but this is my family listed in your post. Do you still have the letter? I'd love a copy of it if possible. I've been scouring through all the message boards, city, state, surname, etc. to find any info that i'm missing. Thanks for posting this information.

Re: STARR/STOEHR/STAIR Family Tree DNA project

amymstair — 2007-04-01 00:32:59Z

Hello! I was excited when I found this post. I think this is a fantastic idea. I'm definitely going to check it out. I have had not much success with my line of Stair's either. I've only got the barest indication that my Stair's come from Pennsylvania somewhere far back, but mostly VA and IN. I'm working on getting authentication and verifying spelling, etc. to make sure I'm looking up the right lines and things. It's been a chore, as I'm sure you know. Anyhow, great to meet you guys!

Verna (nee Rinehimer) Stair 1903-1976

puppup — 2007-02-23 17:06:55Z

Obituary: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, PA, Wed., July 28, 1976
Mrs. Verna V. Stair, 72, of 637 E. Second St., Berwick, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday at Berwick Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in ill health for the past several months.
She was born in Stairville, Luzerne county, daughter of the late John and Mabel George Rinehimer. She had earlier resided in Bloomsburg for several years and had been a resident of Berwick for the last 29 years.
Mrs. Stair, a member of First United Methodist Church, Berwick, was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Stair, who died in 1963.
Surviving are a son, Arthur L. Stair, Binghamton, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Viola) Mrochko, Berwick, a district judge, and Mrs. N.R. (Marian) Grabko, Newark, Del.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Also surviving are five brothers, including Clayton Rinehimer, of Slocum; Lawrence Rinhimer, Hobbie; Luther Rinehimer, Berwick R.D.1; Millard (Bill) and Clifford Rinehimer, both of Dorrance; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) VanFossen, of Stairville and Mrs. Lulu Frankenfield, New Oxford, Pa.
Services will be held Friday morning at 11 from the G. Richard Mayo Funeral Home, Berwick, with her pastor, the Rev. Carl N. Rutherford, officiating. Assisting will be the Rev. William Eves, pastor emeritus of Berwick Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Stairville Cemetery.

York PA Stairs

vusasboy — 2007-01-21 17:30:29Z

Do you have a Jacob Stair or his son John
(John was born abut 1824) who moved to Ohio?

Jacob Stair (York, PA)

vusasboy — 2007-01-21 17:30:29Z

Unfortunately, all I have is an entry in the
Stair family bible that John was born
6 Dec 1824 in PA. His great-grandaughter
said there was a family legend that he was
born somewhere near Philadelphia (this is
unsubstantiated). Supposedly they lived for
a few years in "the middle of Ohio" before
moving and settling in Holland, Lucas County,
Ohio in the 1830's or early 1840's. I have
searched through several lists of PA Dutch
churches near Philly and a ring of counties
but so far have come up blank. I'm not sure
if there is a register of births where John
(likely to be Johann) was born on that date,
or if Jacob's children would be listed.
I can only be sure of John, so perhaps his
father's name was not Jacob---the name Jacob
is by word of mouth and some family members
are not sure if they ever heard of John's
father's name. It's a challenge!