Descendants of Brice SELL and Elizabeth Ann BURNS

as of 23 January 2002

Generation No. 1

Return to Burns Outline

1. Brice³ SELL (Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 23 Jul 1847 in Leamersville, Blair Co. PA, and died 9 Sep 1922 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA¹. He married Elizabeth Ann BURNS 27 Sep 1868, daughter of Thomas BURNS and Catharine HAINLEY. She was born 23 Aug 1844 in North Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA^2,3, and died 6 Dec 1930 in Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA^4,5.

Notes for Brice SELL:
1870 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. Martinsburg P.O. p. 289

Brice SELL, 22, Farmer, $1300, $650, b. Pa
Elizabeth, 24
Daniel, 9/12, b. Sep ['69]
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1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. Enum. Dist. No. 166, p. 5

Brice SELL, 32, Farmer
Elizabeth, 34
Daniel, 11; Flora, 9; Stephen, 4; Edgar, 1
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1900 PA Census: Blair Co. PA Freedom Twp. e.d. 75, sheet 4, line 75

Brice SELL, Head, Jul 1847, 52, marr 33, Farmer
Elizabeth, wife, Aug 1845, 54, 9 ch/6 liv
Edgar, son, Oct 1878, 21, Single, Farm Laborer
Arvilla, dau, Oct 1888, 11
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. McKee Town (ed 68, dwelling 47)

Brice SELL, 62, marr. 41
Elizabeth A., 64
Arvilla H., 20 single, dau., (she was the Enumerator)
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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (ed 89) [Newry Pike]

Brice SELL, 72
Elizabeth M., 74
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History of the Church of the Brethren, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Photocopied article from Gerald H. Helsel, 419 Poplar Street, Roaring Spring, PA 16673. (Gerald died 22 May 1990 - ed.)

SELL, Brice, sixth of eight children of Daniel and Rachel (née Detwiler) Sell, members of the Church of the Brethren, was born at Leamersville, (Pa.). July 23, 1847. He was reared on the farm, attended the common schools and, during manhood, taught several terms of public school, and made his living farming, horticulturing and trucking. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (née Hanley) Burns, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, living at East Freedom, the union being solemnized by George W. Brumbaugh, September 27, 1868. When about eighteen years old, the bride had united with her parents' church. About two years after her marriage, she joined the Church of the Brethren, in the Leamersville congregation. To this union were born nine children,-Daniel, Lovinia, Stephen, Nathaniel and Emanuel (twins), Simon (deceased), Edgar, Minnie (deceased), and Orvella. He united with the Church of the Brethren, in the Duncansville (now Carson Valley) congregation, in his early manhood. This congregation called him to the ministry, September 19, 1872; and, through the laying on of hands by Thomas B. Maddocks and John L. Holsinger, had him ordained, in 1899. At the organization of the Carson Valley congregation, in 1904, he was chosen bishop, which position he filled till June 4, 1908. He often represented his congregation at District Meeting, and served on the Standing Committee at York, (Pa.), in 1921. He dedicated the First Albright Church and the Snake Spring Valley house,--taught in the Sunday-school about fifty years, started the Bennington Mission, not far from Galitzin. From about 1900 to 1913 he went, every four weeks, into Indiana County, to look after the spiritual welfare of the church there. He held evangelistic meetings in many congregations in Pennsylvania and other States. He was uncompromisingly strong on the temperance issue; served Middle District of Pennsylvania on its Temperance Committee for a number of years. While marketing in Altoona, (Pa.), September 9, 1922, he met his death in an automobile accident. Funeral was conducted by Galen B. Royer. Subject, "Gaining a Crown." Texts, Luke 16:10; Matthew 25:21. Interment in Carson Valley Cemetery.
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The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 9 September 1922, p. 1

REV. BRICE SELL IS MOTOR VICTIM

Well-Known Minister of Church of Brethren and Freedom Township Citizen Killed in Ninth Ward.

HE IS THROWN UNDER TRUCK WHICH RUNS AWAY

Is Native of Blair County, 75 Years Old, and Death Occurs Just One Year After That of Son.

Rev. Brice Sell, a minister of the church of the Brethren, and a retired farmer, residing in Freedom township, west of Leamersville, was fatally injured this morning at 10.45 o'clock, in a motor accident on Oak avenue, between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets, death ensuing on the ambulance as he was being taken to the Altoona hospital.

Mr. Sell is the father of D.M. Sell, the well known grocer at Fourth avenue and Third streets and lived on the homestead in Freedom township with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leonard. He came to the city this morning with a load of produce on a truck and the fatal accident occurred while he was engaged in making sales along Oak avenue.

Persons who saw the accident say that he stepped on the running board of the truck, took hold of the steering wheel and started the car, but at the same moment a front wheel struck a stone and the car was swerved to the side, while he was thrown off and caught by a rear wheel and dragged for some distance until the truck struck a telephone pole.

Help Comes Quickly.

Mr. Sell was well known in that neighborhood, as his daughter, Mrs. Conrad Powell, now living at 610 Twenty-fifth street, formerly lived there. Assistance was quickly given and it was at once apparent that he was seriously injured and he lapsed into unconsciousness within a short time. The son, D.M. Sell, and Mrs. Powell, were notified by telephone of the accident and they arrived before the ambulance and accompanied their father to the hospital and were thus with him when he passed away.

Examination revealed that he was injured internally about the body and that the injury was bound to prove fatal. Although 75 years old, Mr. Sell was an active, vigorous man. He had been driving motor cars for some years, but was probably unused to handling the truck with which he met death today.

The son and daughter, following his death, drove to the parental home to break the news to their mother and to bring her to Altoona. The body will be prepared for burial here and later taken to the home.

Son Killed a Year Ago.

The tragic death of Mr. Sell occurs just one year after that of his son, Simon O. Sell, a Pittsburgh division conductor, who was killed on Sept. 11, 1921, while in the discharge of his duties with his train in the vicinity of Conemaugh.

Rev. Brice Sell was born July 24, 1847, being a son of Daniel and Rachel Sell, and a grandson of Abraham Sell, who was one of the pioneers of Blair county. He received his education in the public schools of his native district, in Freedom township, and when he grew to young manhood he taught school for several terms. The greater part of his life was spent in farming and he lived in Freedom township practically all his life.

He was elected to the ministry of the Church of the Brethren when a young man and throughout his life was actively engaged in church work, being identified with the Leamersville and Carson Valley churches, and also in years gone by, he frequently preached in the churches in this city. He was a man of considerable oratorical ability and enjoyed a wide popularity as a preacher. He was never a salaried minister, however.

He was married in young manhood to Elizabeth Burns, who survives him, [along with] three sons and two daughters, D.M. and Mrs. Conrad Powell of this city, Stephen H. of Roaring Spring, Mrs. Arvilla Leonard, who lives at the old homestead, and Edgar, also of Freedom township.

He is also survived by three brothers, Daniel D. of Plattsburg, Mo., and James A. and Simon of Freedom township, Blair county.
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA
Photographed 30 Dec 2001 by Michael S. Caldwell

REV. BRICE SELL / 1847 - 1922

ELIZABETH A. SELL / 1844 - 1930
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Notes for Elizabeth Ann BURNS:
The Altoona, PA, "Mirror" issue of 8 December 1930, p. 30, column 1

MRS. ELIZABETH SELL, widow of Rev. Brice Sell, for many years a well known minister of the Church of the Brethren in Blair county, died at 10.20 o'clock Saturday night at her home in Freedom township, near Leamersville, of a complication of diseases after several weeks' illness. She was born in Taylor township, Aug. 23, 1844, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine Burns, and was the last of a family of eight children. She was united in marriage with Rev. Sell on Sept. 28, 1868, and was the mother of nine children. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Daniel M. Sell and Mrs. Gloria Powell of the city; Stephen H. Sell of Roaring Spring; Edgar Sell of Freedom township and Mrs. Arvilla Leonard, who resides on the old home farm where the aged Mrs. Sell also lived. Thirty-four grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Sell was a member of the Church of the Brethren for sixty years. The funeral cortege will leave the late home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren where funeral services will be held with Rev. Galen B. Royer, D.D., of Johnstown, and Rev. J.Q. Showalter of Newry officiating. Interment will be made in the Carson Valley cemetery.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair County, Freedom Township
Full Name: Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Sell
Sex: F
Color: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Wife of: Brice Sell
Date of Birth: Aug. 23, 1844
Age: 86 years, 3 months, 15 days
Occupation: Housework
Birthplace: Penna.
Name of Father: Thos. Burns
Birthplace of Father: Penna.
Maiden Name of Mother: Catherine Hainley
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Mrs. Paul Leonard, Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Date of Death: 12-6-1930
Cause of Death: Chronic Myocarditis, chronic insterstitial nephritis
Place of Burial: Carson Valley, 12-9-1930
Undertaker: Grant Hite, Roaring Spring, Pa.
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Children of Brice SELL and Elizabeth BURNS are:

+ 2 i. Daniel Monroe⁴ SELL, born 18 Sep 1869 in Leamersville, Blair Co. PA; died 1 Nov 1935 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.
+ 3 ii. Gloria Lavinia SELL, born 25 Apr 1870; died 21 Feb 1966 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA.
+ 4 iii. Stephen Howard SELL, born 30 May 1877 in Leamersville, Blair Co. PA; died 1 Nov 1958 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA.
+ 5 iv. Simon O. SELL, born 11 Mar 1873 in Newry, Blair Co. PA; died 7 Sep 1921 in Altoona, Blair, PA.
+ 6 v. Edgar SELL, born Oct 1878; died 22 Dec 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.
7 vi. Emanuel SELL.
8 vii. Nathaniel SELL.
9 viii. Minnie SELL.
+ 10 ix. Arvilla H. SELL, born 6 Nov 1889; died 23 Oct 1947.

Generation No. 2

2. Daniel Monroe⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 18 Sep 1869 in Leamersville, Blair Co. PA^6,7,8, and died 1 Nov 1935 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁹. He married (1) Nancy Alice DILLING 1896¹⁰. She was born 8 Aug 1869¹¹, and died 28 Nov 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA¹². He married (2) Susanna DILLING 19 Sep 1906^13,14. She was born 30 Apr 1871 in Liberty Twp. Bedford Co. PA^15,16, and died 4 Oct 1954 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^17,18.

Notes for Daniel Monroe SELL:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. ed 84, p. 14b, lines 53-56
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 180, family 186, 18 June 1900:

Daniel M. SELL, Head, Sep 1869, age 30, marr. 4 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Clerk
Nancy A., wife, Aug 1869, age 30, marr. 4 yrs, 2 children / 2 now alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Byron M., son, July 1897, age 2; Lowis* E., dau, July 1899, age 11/12
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection:

MERCHANT EXPIRES AT HUNTING CAMP

Daniel M. Sell, Member of the Altoona School Board, Dies at Breezewood After Suffering Heart Attack.

Stricken with a heart attack at a hunting camp south of Breezewood, in Fulton county, shortly after noon yesterday, Daniel M. Sell, aged 66, of 128 East Third avenue, prominent merchant and member of the Altoona school board, died soon afterwards.

With several companions he left his home on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock and went to the hunting camp, located between Breezewood and Hancock, Md. To all appearances he was in good health and the attack came upon him suddenly and he lived but a short time, expiring at 2.15 o'clock. The body was brought to his home last evening and arrangements made for the funeral, which will be held on Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

Daniel Monroe Sell was born on Sept. 18, 1869, at Leamersville, a son of Rev. Brice and Elizabeth (Burns) Sell, both deceased. He grew up on the farm, attended the village school and in his young manhood embarked on his life career, that of merchandising. He was first employed in the McMaster store in Newry, then he came to Altoona and worked in the D.M. McFarlin store which he subsequently acquired and he was actively engaged in business for a period of thirty-five years, his store being located at Fourth avenue and Third street. He was also engaged in contracting and other business activities.

Four years ago Mr. Sell was elected a member of the city school board for a four-year term. At the recent primary election he was renominated for the office on the Republican ticket and his name will thus appear on the official ballot at the election next Tuesday. He gave the city a conscientious service as a member of the board.

A lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren, he held his membership in the Twenty-eighth Street church. He took an active part in the various activities of the church. He was a member of the Providence society of the church, serving as its president for a period of twenty-five years and he was a deacon for about thirty years.

Mr. Sell also served as a member of the National Council of Men's Work, a Church of the Brethren organization, and was president of the Middle Pennsylvania district branch of this body. An ardent church worker all his life, he took an active part in Sunday school work and he served as president of the Men's Bible class of the Twenty-eighth Street church school.

Mr. Sell was married twice. In 1896 he married Nancy Alice Dilling of Clover Creek. After her death he was married on Sept. 19, 1906, to Susannah Dilling of Saxton. Five children were born to the first marriage, including the late Dr. Byron M. Sell, who died about one year ago under circumstances similar to the passing of the father. Dr. Sell suffered a heart attack while hunting, but he rallied and was brought home, dying shortly afterwards at Mercy hospital, of which institution he was a staff physician.

The surviving children are as follows: Mrs. Lorna Geisinger of Altoona, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Leamersville, Mary A. Sell of Altoona, Mrs. Annetta Ross of Altoona, Mrs. Cordina Macready and Mrs. Kathryn S. Boland of Altoona and Mrs. Olive Underkloffler of White Plains, N.Y.

He is also survived by one brother, Stephen H. Sell of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Gloria Lovenia Powell, wife of Conrad Powell of this city, and Mrs. Arvilla Leonard of Freedom township. He was a nephew of Rev. James A. Sell of Hollidaysburg and his descendants include fifteen grandchildren.

The funeral service on Monday afternoon will be held in the First Church of the Brethren. The officiating ministers will be Rev. Walter Scott Long, pastor of the First church, and Rev. Glenn Norris, pastor of the Twenty-eighty Street church. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.

[clipping is not dated - Daniel M. Sell died 1 Nov 1935, according to the Blair County wills index]

MANY AT OBSEQUIES OF LATE D.M. SELL

The funeral of Daniel M. Sell, merchant and member of the Altoona school board, who died on last Friday afternoon in Fulton county while on a hunting trip, was held at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The cortege proceeded from the residence at 128 East Third avenue to the First Church of the Brethren at Sixth avenue and Fifth street, where the services were conducted.

The church was filled to its capacity by the relatives and friends of the popular merchant and school official and the rostrum and altar were banked with flowers sent as tributes by the friends.

Rev. Glen Norris, pastor of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, of which Mr. Sell was a member, officiated at the service and tributes were also paid to the deceased by Rev. Walter Scott Long, pastor of the First church; Rev. D.B. Maddocks of this city and Rev. A.G. Crosswhite of Elton, O., formerly of Roaring Spring. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

[clipping is not dated - Daniel M. Sell died 1 Nov 1935, according to the Blair County wills index]
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Notes for Nancy Alice DILLING:
The Martinsburg, PA "Herald" issue of 2 December 1904

Mrs. Nannie Sell, wife of Daniel M. Sell, of Altoona, died at 3.30 Monday morning of uraemia, aged 35 years 3 months and 25 days, survived by her husband and these children: Byran, Lorna, Mary, Agnes and Annetta; also her father, Isaac Dilling, of Clover Creek, and the following brothers and sisters: Jacob, of Woodbury, Harvey, of Clover Creek, Calvin, of Altoona, Mrs. Elizabeth McFarline and Mary Dilling, of Clover Creek and Mrs. D.H. Glass, of Altoona. She was a member of the German Baptist church of Altoona, where services were held Wednesday morning at 10, preceeding interment in Greenwood cemetery. Deceased was a sister of the late A.O. Dilling, of this place. Her husband is a son of Rev. Brice Sell, of Leamersville.
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Notes for Susanna DILLING:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 5 October 1954, p. 32, column 1

MRS. SUSANNAH SELL, of 201 second avenue, died at 6.35 o'clock last evening in the Altoona hospital. She was born in Woodcock valley, Bedford county, April 30, 1871, a daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Hoover) Dilling, and was married in 1906 to Daniel M. Sell, former grocer and member of the Altoona school board for several years. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Corinda M. Macready of California, Mrs. Katharyn Boland of Altoona and Mrs. Olive Underkoffler of Bedford, N.Y.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Lorna Geisinger of Altoona, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Florida and Mrs. Mary Auen of Altoona; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sell was a member of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, the Willing Workers class and the Ladies' Aid society. Friends will be received at the Books funeral home from 7 o'clock this evening until 11 o'clock Thursday morning and thereafter at the church.
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Children of Daniel SELL and Nancy DILLING are:

11 i. Byron M.⁵ SELL, born Jul 1897¹⁹; died 9 Dec 1934²⁰. He married Ada C. CASSEL 8 Dec 1924 in Scranton, PA²¹; born 21 May 1898²¹; died 2 Nov 1979 in Martinsburg, Blair Co. PA²¹.

Notes for Ada C. CASSEL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

ADA C. SELL, 81, a guest at the Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly of 419 Bell Ave., died at 9:03 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 1979, in the home, after an extended illness. Mrs. Sell retired as a teacher from the Altoona, Claysburg, Bishop Guilfoyle, Bellwood, Hollidaysburg and Cross Keys schools. She was also the former social editor for the Altoona Tribune. She was born May 21, 1898, in Vernfield, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Cassel, and Dec. 8, 1924, in Scranton, married Dr. Byron M. Sell, who died Dec. 9, 1934. Surviving are five children, Byron S. of Altoona, Daniel E. of Scarsdale, N.Y.; Carl E. of New Canaan, Conn.; Mrs. Virginia Meiss of Mount Holly, N.J., and Helen. [She is also survived by] 14 grandchildren. Mrs. Sell was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She had worked as a volunteer in the VA Medical Center and was a former member of the George Wolf War Mothers. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home.
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12 ii. Lorna E. SELL, born 20 Jul 1899 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^22,23,24; died 9 Dec 1982 in Martinsburg, Blair Co. PA^25,26. She married James Arthur GEISINGER 1 Jul 1926 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA²⁶; died 22 Oct 1979²⁷.

Notes for Lorna E. SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

LORNA E. GEISINGER

Mrs. Geisinger, 83, of 220 E. 4th Ave., died at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1982, in Morrison's Cove Home, Martinsburg, after an extended illness. Mrs. Geisinger retired as a teacher from Blair Township School in 1964, after 44 years' service. Prior to that she had taught at Irving School. She was born July 20, 1899, in Altoona, the daughter of Daniel M. and Nancy (Dilling) Sell, and July 1, 1926, in Pittsburgh, married James Arthur Geisinger, who died Oct. 22, 1979. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Winter Park, Fla.; two half-sisters: Mrs. Katharyne S. Boland of Altoona and Mrs. Corinda MacReady of Whittier, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Geisinger was a member of the First Church of the Brethren and Altoona story League. She was also a member of the national, state and Blair County retired teachers associations. She was a 1918 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1920 graduate of Indiana State College. Friends will be received from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home.

GEISINGER - Services for Lorna E. Geisinger of 220 E. 4th Ave. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Daniel Myers Funeral Home, by the Rev. Carl Thomas. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
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13 iii. Agnes SELL. She married ____ MILLER.
14 iv. Mary SELL. She married ____ AUEN.
15 v. Annetta SELL.

Children of Daniel SELL and Susanna DILLING are:

16 i. Corlinda M.⁵ SELL²⁸. She married ____ MacCREADY.
17 ii. Katharyn SELL²⁸. She married ____ BOLAND.
18 iii. Olive SELL²⁸. She married ____ UNDERKOFFLER.

3. Gloria Lavinia⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 25 Apr 1870^28,29, and died 21 Feb 1966 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA^30,31,32. She married Conrad R. POWELL 1 Jan 1891 in Newry, Blair Co. PA³³, son of Jesse POWELL and Catherine ROTH. He was born 23 Sep 1867^34,35,36, and died 3 Mar 1970³⁷.

Notes for Gloria Lavinia SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 59, p. 51

MRS. GLORIA POWELL

Wife's Death Ends Marriage of 76 Years

What was believed to have been the longest marriage in the state of Pennsylvania ended yesterday with the death of Mrs. Gloria L. Powell of Lower Brush Mountain drive, Hollidaysburg RD 2. Mrs. Powell, the former Gloria Sell, and Conrad R. Powell were married Jan. 1, 1890. They celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary Jan. 1. Mrs. Powell was born April 25, 1869, at Blue Knob, a daughter of the Rev. Brice and Elizabeth A. (Burns) Sell. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two children, Brice of Hollidaysburg RD 2 and Mrs. Naomi Sipes of Newry; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, Altoona, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the BR&T. Friends will be received at the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 7 to 10 p.m. today.

[pencil date 2-22-66]
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Notes for Conrad R. POWELL:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900:

Conrad R. POWELL, Head, Sep 1869, age 30, marr. 9 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Laborer: R.R. Shop
Lavinia G., wife, Apr 1872, age 28, marr. 9 yrs, 3 children / 3 now alive
Brice S., son, Nov 1891, age 8, at school; Myril, son, Oct 1893, age 6; Naomi N., dau, Oct 1899, age 7/12
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

Oldest Resident of County, PRR Veteran, Dies

Conrad R. Powell, 102, died at 11:35 a.m. yesterday, March 3, 1970, in Mercy Hospital, where he was admitted Saturday from his home on the Lower Brush Mountain Road, where he resided with a son, Brice.

Mr. Powell was the oldest resident of the county, a veteran of 53 years of employment by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Altoona Works, and with Mrs. Powell had celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary prior to her death on Feb. 21, 1966.

He was born Sept. 23, 1867, in New Bloomfield, a son of Jesse and Catherine (Roth) Powell, and accompanied his parents to Altoona when he was 3 years old. On Jan. 1, 1890, he was married by the Rev. John Fluke to Gloria Sell and they resided in Altoona for the ensuing 53 years.

Surviving are the son, Brice, and a daughter, Mrs. Naomi Sipes of Newry, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Powell was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ, Altoona.

He entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1883 as a hammerboy in the Fourteenth Street blacksmith shop and retired in July 1937 as a furnace operator in that shop.

Interested in all sports, Mr. Powell also took pride in his voting record, begun on reaching 21 and continued throughout all subsequent elections.

Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA
Transcribed 30 Dec 2001 by Michael S. Caldwell

POWELL
CONRAD R. / 1867 - 1970
GLORIA L. / 1869 - 1966
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Marriage Notes for Gloria SELL and Conrad POWELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Inc., Marriage Application Records, Blair Co., Pa., Vol. II, 1891 - 1892 - 1893, (1991), p. 181.

POWELL, R. CONRAD 23 yrs white laborer b. Perry Co., Pa.
r. Altoona, Pa.
s/o Jesse and Catharine Powell

SELL, GLORIA LOVINA 19 yrs white b. Blair Co., Pa.
r. Freedom Twp., Pa.
d/o Brice and Elizabeth Sell
m. 1 Jan 1891 near Newry, Blair Co., Pa. by Rev. John B. Fluck.
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Children of Gloria SELL and Conrad POWELL are:

19 i. Brice S.⁵ POWELL, born Nov 1891³⁸.
20 ii. Myrl POWELL, born 21 Oct 1893 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^39,40; died 12 Nov 1940⁴¹. He married (1) Edna TYLER; died 1918. He married (2) Myrtle M. PRESSEL 20 Aug 1920 in Cleveland, OH⁴¹; born 11 Feb 1891 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁴¹; died 9 Sep 1981⁴¹.

Notes for Myrl POWELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary collection

MYRL POWELL, 47, Granville, died at Lewistown Hospital Tuesday night, 10:05 o'clock. He was admitted November 3 to receive medical treatment for a tumor of spinal cord. Born in Altoona, he was a son of Conrad and Gloria Sell Powell, living in Altoona. His first wife, the former Edna Tyler, died in 1918. His second wife, Myrtle Pressel Powell, is living. From the first union there are two surviving children, Conrad R. Powell and Marjorie Powell, both of Altoona. A brother and sister survive, Brice Powell, Roaring Spring, and Mrs. Floyd (Norma) Sipe, Duncansville. The last employment of Mr. Powell was with WPA. Friends may call at Barchus Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday, and until services there Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. Frederick A. Rupley, Trinity Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Mount Rock Cemetery.

MYRL POWELL'S FUNERAL

Funeral services for Myrl Powell were conducted at Barchus Funeral Home, Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock, by Rev. Dr. Frederick A. Rupley, Trinity Reformed Church. His late home was at Granville. Burial was made in Mount Rock Cemetery. Casket carriers were: Thomas Crossen, Earl Barton and Jack Fink, Brady Bender and George Mowery. Out-of-county relatives and friends at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Sipes, Jay and Carol Sipes, Duncansville; William Gonter, Mr. and Mrs. John Kisselnicki, Mrs. Ray Loner, Mrs. G.A. Wohlbruck, Mrs. August Bair, John Bair, Miss Marjorie Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Powell Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Powell Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Martin Boese and Mrs. D.P. Zimmerman, Altoona; Mr. and Mrs. Brice Powell, Roaring Spring; Mrs. Carl Leonard and Miss Thelma Leonard, Leamersville.

[second clipping follows]

MYRL POWELL, of 610 Twenty-fifth street, a former manager of Gibbs Peoples store, died last night at 10.08 o'clock at the Lewistown hospital, of cancer. He was born at Altoona on Oct. 21, 1893, a son of Conrad R. and Gloria (Sell) Powell. Mr. Powell was twice married, his first wife being Edna Tyler of Altoona and the second being Myrtle Pressel of Altoona. He is survived by the following: One son, Conrad of Altoona, and one daughter, Marjorie, also of Altoona. He also is survived by one brother, Brice Powell of Roaring Spring, and one sister, Mrs. Naomi Powell Sipes of Newry road. Mr. Powell was a grandson of the late Rev. Brice Sell of Leamersville and was of the Reformed faith.

[date not stated, however his date of death was reported in his wife's 1981 obituary-ed.]
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Notes for Myrtle M. PRESSEL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

MYRTLE M. POWELL, 91, a guest of the Valley View home, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1981, in the home, following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1891, in Altoona, the daughter of Alonzo E. and Mary J. (Burket) Pressel, and Aug. 20, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio, married Myrl Powell, who died Nov. 12, 1940. Arrangements by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.

POWELL - Private funeral services for Myrtle M. Powell of the Valley View home were held today in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, by the Rev. Marlin Snider. Interment in Mount Rock Cemetery, Lewistown.
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21 iii. Naomi N. POWELL, born Oct 1899⁴². She married ____ SIPES.

4. Stephen Howard⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 30 May 1877 in Leamersville, Blair Co. PA^43,44, and died 1 Nov 1958 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁴⁵. He married Barbara Ellen METZKER 19 May 1898 in Martinsburg, Blair Co. PA⁴⁵. She was born 7 Jan 1879 in North Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA⁴⁵, and died 14 Jul 1957 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁴⁵.

Notes for Stephen Howard SELL:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Roaring Spring Borough, ed 89, p. 10b, lines 84-87
Series T623, roll 1382, dwelling 206, family 206, Cherry Street, 8 June 1900:

S.H. SELL, Head, May 1876, age 24, marr. 2 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Day Laborer
Ella, wife, Jan 1879, age 21, marr. 2 yrs, 2 children / 2 now alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
May, dau, Dec 1898, age 1; Chalmer, son, Feb 1900, age 4/12
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Obituary Collection:

Stephen H. Sell Dies Following Lengthy Illness

Stephen H. Sell, 81, of 714 Rockingham St., Roaring Spring, retired employee of the 2nd St. steel shop of the Altoona Works, died at 5:30 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sell retired in 1950 after 33 years' service with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He formerly lived in Altoona. A native of Leamersville, Mr. Sell was born May 30, 1877, a son of the Rev. Brice and Elizabeth (Burns) Sell. His wife, the former Barbara E. Metzker, whom he married in 1898, died in July, 1957. Surviving are seven children, Chalmer C., Mrs. Elsie Replogle and Emory W. of Roaring Spring, Irvin R. of Duncansville, Mrs. Elsa Purcell of Altoona, Brice of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Genevieve Herbert of Norfolk, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Powell of Altoona. Mr. Sell was a member of the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received at the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, after 7 p.m. today.

[clipping is marked "11-1-58"]
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Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA

SELL
B. ELLEN / 1879 - 1957
STEPHEN H. / 1876 - 1958
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Notes for Barbara Ellen METZKER:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Obituary Collection:

Illness Is Fatal to Roaring Spring Woman

Mrs. Barbara Ellen Sell, wife of Stephen H. Sell of 722 Rockingham street, Roaring Spring, and formerly of Altoona, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning in the Albright nursing home. She was born at Martinsburg, R.D., Jan. 7, 1879, a daughter of David B. and Sarah (Hoover) Metzker, and married Mr. Sell May 19, 1898. She was a member of the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Ella Purcell of Altoona, Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Norfolk, Va., Chalmer, Emory W. and Mrs. Elsie Replogle of Roaring Spring, Irvin R. of Duncansville R.D., and Brice of White Marsh, Md.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Five children preceded her in death. Friends are being received at the Thompson funeral home, Roaring Spring.

[clipping is marked "7-15-57"]
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Children of Stephen SELL and Barbara METZKER are:

+ 22 i. Arvilla May⁵ SELL, born 6 Dec 1899 in Martinsburg, Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA; died 8 Oct 1927 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.
23 ii. Chalmer Carl SELL, born 14 Feb 1900 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA^45,46; died 28 Jul 1972 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁴⁶. He married Mary Etta HOUCK 15 Jun 1928⁴⁶.

Notes for Chalmer Carl SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

CHALMER C. SELL, of 714 Rockingham Ave., Roaring Spring, died in his home at 12:15 p.m. Friday, July 28, 1972, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 14, 1900, in Roaring Spring, son of Stephen and Ella (Metzker) Sell, and married Mary Etta Houck on June 15, 1928. Surviving are his wife, two children, Thomas C. of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Donna Whitman of Philipsburg; six grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Elsie Replogle and Emory of Roaring Spring, Mrs. Ella Purcell of Altoona, Mrs. Genevieve Herbert of Norfolk, Va., and Irvin of Leamersville. Mr. Sell was graduated from Roaring Spring High School and Shippensburg State Teachers College (1923). For 34 years he was a traveling representative for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, retiring in 1960. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren and Woodbury Lodge 539, F&AM, Roaring Spring, Altoona Consistory and Jaffa Shrine, and a charter member and past president of the Chimney Rocks Beagle Club. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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+ 24 iii. Elsie Viola SELL, born 29 Aug 1901 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA; died 27 May 1981.
25 iv. David Homer SELL, born 29 Nov 1902 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁴⁷; died 20 May 1950⁴⁷.

Notes for David Homer SELL:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 22 May 1950

DAVID HOMER SELL of 1405 Ninth street, died Saturday night at 10.30 o'clock in a local hospital, after three weeks' illness. Mr. Sell was born in Roaring Spring Nov. 29, 1902, the son of Stephen H. and Ellen (Metzker) Sell. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Chalmer, Mrs. Elsie Replogle and Emory Sell, all of Roaring Spring; Irvin Sell of Duncansville, R.D. 2, Brice of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Ella Purcell of Altoona and Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Dayton, O. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was affiliated with the First Church of the Brethren of Altoona and Roaring Spring. Friends will be received at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rudy Replogle of 422 Cherry street, Roaring Spring.
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26 v. Charles Conrad SELL, born 24 Apr 1904⁴⁸; died 18 Jul 1904 in bur. Albright Cem. Roaring Spring, PA⁴⁹.
27 vi. Nellie Naomi SELL, born 5 Sep 1905⁵⁰; died 3 Apr 1909 in bur. Albright Cem. Roaring Spring, PA⁵¹.
28 vii. Irvin Roy SELL, born 8 Feb 1907 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA^52,53; died 23 Feb 1977 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁵³. He married Thelma L. RILEY; born 12 Nov 1906 in Everett, Bedford Co. PA⁵³; died 1 Mar 1972⁵³.

Notes for Irvin Roy SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

IRVIN R. SELL, of Duncansville RD 2, died at 7:05 p.m. yesterday, Feb. 23, 1977, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. Mr. Sell retired in 1972 from the Penn Central as a machinist with 47 years' service. He was born Feb. 8, 1907, in Roaring Spring, a son of Stephen and Ella (Metzker) Sell, and married Thelma L. Riley, who died March 1, 1972. Surviving are five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a brother and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Replogle and Emory W. of Roaring Spring and Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Norfolk, Va., Mr. Sell was a member of the First Brethren Church, Leamersville. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Everett Post, American Legion, and Fort Bedford Post, Bedford VFW. Friends will be received in the John L. Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

SELL - Services for Irvin R. Sell of Duncansville RD 2 will be held in the John L. Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Christian Arndt. Interment in Everett Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
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Notes for Thelma L. RILEY:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

THELMA L. SELL, of Duncansville RD 2, died at 9:50 p.m. yesterday, March 1, 1972, at Valley View Home after a lengthy illness. She was born at Everett Nov. 12, 1906, a daughter of Alexander and Agnes (Himes) Riley, and married Irvin R. Sell on May 27, 1927, at Cumberland, Md. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Anna Mary Feather of Hollidaysburg; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sell was a member of the Leamersville Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday.
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29 viii. Emory Wilson SELL, born 27 Apr 1908 in Taylor Twp. Blair Co. PA^54,55; died 27 Oct 1995⁵⁵. He married Rae Laverne WILLIAMS; born 14 Nov 1915 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁵⁶; died 8 Mar 1979 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁵⁶.

Notes for Emory Wilson SELL:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 29 October 1995

Emory W. Sell, 87, Rockingham Avenue, Roaring Spring, died Friday evening, Oct. 27, 1995, at Mercy Regional Health System. He was born April 27, 1908, in Taylor Township, the son of Stephen H. and Barbara Ellen (Metzker) Sell. He married Rae L. Williams on Feb. 1, 1936, in Altoona. She died March 8, 1979. Mr. Sell was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. He retired in 1973 from Appleton Papers after 47 years of service. Mr. Sell was a Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed working and playing with children. Mr. Sell was a member of Ray-Camp VFW and Murray-Appleman American Legion, Roaring Spring, and was a life member of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Co., Roaring Spring. Surviving are a grandson, David A. Seyler, who was raised in the home, and two great-grandchildren. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

SELL - Graveside services for Emory W. Sell of Rockingham Ave., Roaring Spring, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, by the Rev. David Witkovsky. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, Roaring Spring. Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
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Notes for Rae Laverne WILLIAMS:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 113, p. 33

RAE L. SELL, of 722 Rockingham Ave., Roaring Spring, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 1979, in her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Altoona, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Askew) Williams, and Feb. 1, 1936, in Altoona, married Emory Sell. Surviving are her husband, a daughter Mrs. Alice Seyler of Roaring Spring, a grandson, four brothers and sisters and a nephew, Harry Calender of Annapolis, Md., who was raised in the home. Mrs. Sell was a member of the Christ United Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

SELL - Services for Rae L. sell of 722 Rockingham Ave., Roaring Spring, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, by the Rev. Bruce Hankee. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
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30 ix. Sarah Elizabeth SELL, born 7 Nov 1909⁵⁷; died 1919 in bur. Albright Cem. Roaring Spring, PA⁵⁸.
31 x. Brice SELL, born 6 Apr 1911 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁵⁹; died 18 Aug 1968 in Dundalk, Baltimore Co. MD⁵⁹. He married Eugenie THOMAS.

Notes for Brice SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 68, p. 31

BRICE SELL of 23 Mobile Lodge Drive, Dundalk, Md., formerly of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Aug. 18 of a heart attack. He was born April 6, 1911, in Roaring Spring, a son of Stephen and Ellen (Metzker) Sell, and married Eugenie Thomas. Surviving are his wife, two children, Steven and Mrs. Elinoir Miller of Dundalk, Md., and three brothers and three sisters, Chalmer, Emory and Mrs. Elsie Replogle of Roaring Spring; Irvin of Duncansville, Mrs. Ella Purcell of Altoona and Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Norfolk, Va. Mr. Sell was an employee of Bethlehem Steel Co. Interment was made in Maryland.

[pencil date "8-26-68"-ed.]
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32 xi. Ella Margaretta SELL, born 17 Dec 1912 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA^60,61; died 3 Sep 1972 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA⁶¹. She married Andrew J. PURCELL 11 Aug 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁶²; born 16 Sep 1911 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁶³; died 23 Jul 1993 in Mesa, AZ⁶³.

Notes for Ella Margaretta SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

ELLA M. PURCELL, of 1201 Welton Ave., died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 1972, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 17, 1912, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Stephen and Ellen (Metzker) Sell, and married Andrew J. Purcell on Aug. 11, 1933. Surviving are her husband, three children, Mrs. Joyce Lee Mengel of Reisterstown, Md., Paul R. of Margate, N.J., and R. Patrick of Blairsville; seven grandchildren and four brothers and sisters, Mrs. Elsie Replogle and Emory of Roaring Spring, Irvin of Leamersville and Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Purcell was a buyer and saleslady for Fisher's Department Store in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altoona, and the Blair County Women's Republican Club. Friends will be received in Stevens Mortuary from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow.
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Notes for Andrew J. PURCELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

ANDREW J. PURCELL, 81, of 5402 E. McKellips Drive, No. 260, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Altoona, died Friday, July 23, 1993, at his residence, following a brief illness. Mr. Purcell retired as assistant fire chief from the City of Altoona in 1970, after 30 years' service. He was born Sept. 16, 1911, in Altoona, the son of Andrew C. and Stella (Bagley) Purcell. He was twice married: first to Ella M. Sell on Aug. 11, 1933, in Altoona. She died in 1972. He then married Jonell Evans. Surviving are his wife, three children: Paul of Frankfurt, Germany, Joyce Mengel of Hollidaysburg and Patrick of Greensburg; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Purcell was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans and American Legion, and a member and past president of Pennsylvania State Firefighters Association for eight years, and the Altoona local of Pennsylvania State Firefighters Association for eight years. He also had served as director of voter registration for Blair County for four years. Mr. Purcell was a Navy veteran of World War II. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.

PURCELL - Mr. Purcell was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 8th Ave.
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33 xii. G. Geneva SELL, born 22 Apr 1917 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA^64,65; died 16 Dec 1993⁶⁵. She married George R. HERBERT; born 3 Aug 1909 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA⁶⁶; died 18 Dec 1982 in Norfolk, VA^67,68.

Notes for G. Geneva SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

GENEVA SELL HERBERT

Mrs. Herbert, 76, of 2020 Pine Bark Lane, Clayton, N.C., died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1993, at Brian Center, Clayton. Mrs. Herbert had been employed in retail merchandising and display at JC Penney Co. She was born April 22, 1917, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Stephen C. and Barbara (Metzker) Sell. She married George R. Herbert. He died Dec. 18, 1982. Surviving are two daughters: Barbara H. Sneade and Georgeann H. Myers. Also surviving is a brother, Emory of Roaring Spring. There will be no visitation. Local arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

HERBERT - Graveside services for Geneva Sell Herbert will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, by the Rev. Gene Hagenberger. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.
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Notes for George R. HERBERT:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 20 December 1982, p. 4, col. 3

GEORGE R. HERBERT

Mr. Herbert, 71, of 5138 Windermere Ave., Norfolk, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1982, in Lee Memorial Hospital, Norfolk, apparently after a heart attack. Mr. Herbert retired as a display director from Altschuls Department Store, Norfolk, after 23 years' service. He was born Aug. 3, 1909, in Hollidaysburg, the son of Joseph F. and Bertha (Rowan) Herbert, and married Geneva Sell. Surviving are his wife, two daughters: Mrs. Barbara Sneade of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Georgeann Myers of Norfolk, and three grandchildren. Mr. Herbert was a member of Norview United Methodist Church, Norfolk, and Men's Club of the church. Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

HERBERT - Graveside services for George R. Herbert of Norfolk, Va., will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, by the Rev. William Roop. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.
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5. Simon O.⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 11 Mar 1873 in Newry, Blair Co. PA^69,70, and died 7 Sep 1921 in Altoona, Blair, PA^71,72. He married Gertrude May ZEIGLER. She was born 3 Aug 1877 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA^73,74, and died 8 Oct 1930 in Altoona, Blair, PA^75,76.

Notes for Simon O. SELL:
The Altoona, PA "Tribune" issue of 8 Sep 1921, p. 1, col. 2

SIMON O. SELL KILLED IN FALL UNDER TRAIN

Prominent Pennsy Conductor Jolted From Cars, Has Legs Mangled

LIVED FEW HOURS

Freight Was Making Stop Near Wilmore When Accident Occurred

Falling between two cars of his train when it slowed up near the water plug just west of the Wilmore station at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Conductor Simon O. Sell, aged 47 of 2605 Seventh avenue, suffered injuries that caused his death in the Cambria hospital, Johnstown, at 7:25 o'clock last night.

Conductor Sell, one of the best known employes on the Pittsburg division, left with his train, Extra 3517 west, at 12:01 yesterday afternoon. The engineer of the train was G.C. Reighard.

Just after passing the Wilmore station there was a jolt and Conductor Sell fell between two cars. Both legs were horribly crushed close to the body and one arm mangled. He was picked up by the train crew and rushed to the Cambria hospital, Johnstown, where every effort was made to save his life, but the injuries were so serious that he had no chance.

Mr. Sell's family was notified and his wife, son, a sister and brother left here at 6:50 o'clock last night by train while another brother and his aged parents left from Leamersville by automobile. However, none arrived before his death.

The conductor was born at Newry, March 11, 1873 the son of Rev. and Mrs. Brice Sell, now of Leamersville. He entered the employe of the Pittsburg division of the Pennsy, Dec. 13, 1898 as a brakeman and was promoted to conductor Nov. 17, 1916. He was one of the best known men on the Pittsburg division, being acquainted with a great majority of the employes on that section of the Pennsy.

He was of the Brethren faith and was a member of the B. of R.T. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude (Zeigler) Sell, one son, Oliver at home; three brothers, D.M. Sell, of Altoona; Edgar Sell of Leamersville; Stephen Sell of Roaring Spring, and two sisters, Mrs. Conrad Powell, of Altoona and Mrs. Carl Leonard, of Leamersville.

D.M. Sell will go to Johnstown this morning and bring the body home. Funeral services will be held in the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren at a time to be announced later. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA
Inscription transcribed 30 December 2001 by Michael Scott Caldwell

SIMON O. / SELL / MAR. 11, 1878 [or1873] / SEPT. 7, 1921

GERTIE M. / WIFE OF / SIMON O. SELL / AUG. 3, 1877 / OCT. 8, 1930
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Notes for Gertrude May ZEIGLER:
The Altoona, PA "Tribune" issue of 9 Oct 1930, p. 16, cols. 6-7

MRS. GERTIE MAY SELL

Mrs. Gertie May Sell, widow of Simon O. Sell, died at her home, 2605 Seventh avenue, of a heart ailment, after a long illness. Mrs. Sell was a daughter of Michael and Caroline Zeigler, born at Duncansville, August 3, 1877. She was a member of Grace Reformed church, of its Ladies' Bible class and of the Willing Workers' class of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren; also of Doreen lodge, No. 318, Daughters of Rebekah, of Ladies' auxiliary to B. of R.T. and Ladies of the Golden Eagle.

Surviving is one son, Oliver M. Sell, Altoona; four sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Emma Beegle, Scottdale; Mrs. Sue Penrose, Sarver; Mrs. Ida Baisor, Eldorado; Mrs. Elsie Reed, Homer; Harry and Howard Zeigler, Altoona; Aden Zeigler, Peoria, Ill.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2:30 p.m., in the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, in charge of the Rev. David Lockart, a former pastor, assisted by her pastor, the Rev. R.J. Harrity, and by the Rev. B.F. Waltz. Interment will following Carson Valley cemetery.
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Child of Simon SELL and Gertrude ZEIGLER is:

34 i. Oliver M.⁵ SELL.

6. Edgar⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born Oct 1878, and died 22 Dec 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁷⁷. He married Jennie PRESSEL 30 Mar 1902 in Claysburg, Bedford Co. PA⁷⁸, daughter of Jacob PRESSEL and Elizabeth BURKET. She was born 19 Jan 1874 in Claysburg, Bedford Co. PA⁷⁸, and died 15 Sep 1960⁷⁸.

Notes for Edgar SELL:
1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (ed 89) [Newry Pike]

Edgar SELL, 42
Jennie, 45
Emory Burket, 27, stepson
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary collection

EDGAR SELL, a native of Blair county and for many years engaged in farming in the vicinity of Leamersville, died in Lewistown hospital at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon of pneumonia with which he had been ill only since Wednesday. He was born near Leamersville in 1878, a son of Rev. Brice and Elizabeth Sell, both deceased, the former being one of the ablest and widely known ministers in Blair county. Mr. Sell engaged in farming until about three years ago when he went to Granville, near Lewistown. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jennie (Pressel) Sell; an adopted son, Emory Burket, of Freedom; two sisters and two brothers, D.M. Sell, of Altoona, Mrs. Arvilla Leonard, of Leamersville, Stephen Sell and Mrs. Gloria Powell, also of Altoona. Mr. Sell was a member of the Brethren church. Funeral services were held in the Carson Valley church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday. Interment was made in the Carson Valley cemetery.

[not dated]
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Township, Blair Co. PA

Section 36, lot 6
SELL, EDGAR
1878 - 1933
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Notes for Jennie PRESSEL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary Collection, volume 36, p. 40

MRS. JENNIE SELL of East Freedom, died at 5.20 p.m. Thursday at the Martinsburg Home for the Aged, after a short illness. She was born at Claysburg, Jan. 19, 1874, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Burket) Pressel, and united in marriage with Edgar Sell of Leamersville on March 30, 1902, by the Rev. John B. Miller at her home in Claysburg. Her husband and one son, Emory, preceded her in death. Surviving are two grandchildren, Lloyd Burket of East Freedom and Mrs. Kathleen Burket of East Freedom RD, and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Leamersville Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received at the Carn Funeral Home, Claysburg, after 1 p.m. Saturday.

[clipping is marked "9-16-60"]
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Child of Edgar SELL and Jennie PRESSEL is:

35 i. Emory⁵ SELL⁷⁸.

10. Arvilla H.⁴ SELL (Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 6 Nov 1889⁷⁸, and died 23 Oct 1947⁷⁸. She married Carl E. LEONARD 13 Aug 1914 in Erie, PA⁷⁹. He was born 1889⁸⁰, and died 1963⁸⁰.

Notes for Arvilla H. SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Obituary Collection:

MRS. ARVILLA LEONARD of Duncansville, R.D., died at the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring, yesterday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock after a lengthy illness. She was born at Leamersville Nov. 6, 1889, the daughter of Brice and Elizabeth (Burns) Sell. She was married to Carl Leonard Aug. 13, 1914, at Erie. Survivors include her husband, five sons, Clair of Akron, O., Dick of Altoona, Ferd of Roaring Spring, Jay and Clyde, at home, and one daughter, Thelma, at home; one brother and one sister, Stephen Sell and Mrs. Conrad Powell of Altoona, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Leonard was educated in the Roaring Spring schools and was a member of the Leamersville Church of the Brethren. Friends are being received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.

[clipping is marked "10/23" but no year is stated - Liebegott collection gives her date of death as 23 October 1947]

LEONARD - Funeral services for Mrs. Arvilla Leonard of Duncansville R.D. will be held Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the Leamersville Church of the Brethren, in charge of the pastor, Rev. G.Q. Showalter. Interment will follow in the Carson Valley cemetery. Friends are being received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.

[clipping is marked "10/26" but no year is stated - Liebegott collection gives her date of death as 23 October 1947]
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Notes for Carl E. LEONARD:
Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA
Transcribed 30 December 2001 by Michael Scott Caldwell

LEONARD
FATHER / CARL E. / 1889 - 1963
MOTHER / ARVILLA H. / 1889 - 1947
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Children of Arvilla SELL and Carl LEONARD are:

36 i. Clair⁵ LEONARD.
37 ii. Dick LEONARD.
38 iii. Ferd LEONARD.
39 iv. Jay L. LEONARD, born 30 Jun 1923⁸¹; died 5 Dec 1992 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁸¹. He married Lillian MYERS 10 May 1954 in Columbus, OH⁸¹.

Notes for Jay L. LEONARD:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituary collection

JAY L. LEONARD

Mr. Leonard, 69, of 71 McDonald Road, Duncansville, died at 9:49 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1992, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. Leonard retired as a farmer after 35 years. He was born June 30, 1923, in Donnertown, the son of Carl and Arvilla (Sell) Leonard. He married Lillian Myers on May 10, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. Surviving is his wife. Mr. Leonard was a member of the Leamersville Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

LEONARD - Services for Jay L. Leonard of 71 McDonald Road, Duncansville, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson Funeral Home, by the Rev. Jack Keebaugh. Interment at Riverview Cemetery, Leamersville. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A son, Jerry J. Leonard, died Aug. 16, 1971.
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40 v. Clyde H. LEONARD, born 8 Apr 1928 in Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA^82,83; died 22 Sep 1972 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. PA^84,85. He married Betty DICKENSON 1948⁸⁶.

Notes for Clyde H. LEONARD:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 83, p. 5

CLYDE H. LEONARD, of Bulger RD 1, died at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, at 9:25 a.m. yesterday, Sept. 22, 1972. He was born in Freedom Twp. On April 8, 1928, a son of Carl E. and Arvilla (Sell) Leonard, and in 1948 married Betty Dickenson. Surviving are his wife and two sons, Danny of Bulger and Guy of Duncansville; three brothers and a sister, Dick of Middletown, Jay and Mrs. Thelma Weitzel of Duncansville RD 2, Ferd of Hollidaysburg RD 1. Mr. Leonard was a mechanic in Montour schools, Ogden Security Police and was a member of Leamersville Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA
Inscription transcribed 30 December 2001 by Michael Scott Caldwell

CLYDE H. / LEONARD / 1928 - 1972
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41 vi. Thelma LEONARD. She married ___ WEITZEL.

Generation No. 3

22. Arvilla May⁵ SELL (Stephen Howard⁴, Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 6 Dec 1899 in Martinsburg, Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA^87,88, and died 8 Oct 1927 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁸⁸. She married Neal C. HANKS 1919 in Blair Co. PA⁸⁹.

Notes for Arvilla May SELL:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 8 October 1927

MRS. MAY HANKS, wife of Neal Hanks of 1919 Fifth avenue, died at 6.30 this morning at the Altoona hospital of complications. She was born Dec. 6, 1899 at Martinsburg, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Sell, now of Roaring Spring. She was a resident of this city for the past eight years and was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. Surviving are the husband and one son, Reid; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Sell; five brothers, Chalmers, Homer, Emory and Brice at home, and Irvin of Everett; and three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Replogle of Roaring Spring and Ella and Geneva, at home. Funeral services will be held at the First Church of the Brethren on Tuesday morning at 9.30. The cortege will then proceed to Greenlawn cemetery, Roaring Spring, where interment will be made.
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Child of Arvilla SELL and Neal HANKS is:

42 i. Reid⁶ HANKS.

24. Elsie Viola⁵ SELL (Stephen Howard⁴, Brice³, Daniel², Abraham¹) was born 29 Aug 1901 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁹⁰, and died 27 May 1981⁹⁰. She married S. Rudolph REPLOGLE 3 Nov 1921 in Curryville, North Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA⁹¹. He was born 24 Nov 1896 in Woodbury, Bloomfield Twp. Bedford Co. PA⁹², and died 9 Sep 1972 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA⁹².

Notes for Elsie Viola SELL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 127, p. 17

ELSIE V. REPLOGLE, 79, formerly of Roaring Spring, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 1981, in Valley View Home. She was born Aug. 29, 1901, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Stephen H. and Ella (Metzker) Sell, and Nov. 3, 1921, in Curryville, married S. Rudolph Replogle, who died Sept. 9, 1972. Surviving are a son, Donald H. of Springfield; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother and sister, Emory of Roaring Spring and Mrs. Geneva Herbert of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Replogle was a member of the Roaring Spring First Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring.

REPLOGLE -- Services for Elsie V. Replogle, formerly of Roaring Spring, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the J. Gary Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, by the Rev. William Roop. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
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Notes for S. Rudolph REPLOGLE:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Obituary collection, volume 83, p. 71

S. RUDY REPLOGLE of 915 Franklin St., Roaring Spring, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 1972, in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, after a brief illness. He was born Nov. 24, 1896, in Woodbury, a son of David B. and Olive (Bloom) Replogle, and married Elsie Sell on Nov. 3, 1921, in Curryville. Surviving are his wife, a son, Donald of Springfield; four grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters, Mrs. Eva Erb of Roaring Spring RD, Mrs. Roxy Over of Woodbury, Mrs. Ellen McFarling of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Sara Metzger of Beaver, Mrs. Esther Johnson of Chester, Martin and Robert of Aston and Darleigh of McVeytown. A son, R. Dean, died March 13. Mr. Replogle retired in 1961 from Penn Central as a car inspector, after 39 years of service. He was a member of the First Brethren Church of Roaring Spring and the Bethany Bible Class. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
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Marriage Notes for Elsie SELL and S. REPLOGLE:
Blair County Genealogical Society Miscellaneous Clippings Collection

Roaring Spring Couple Marks Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. S. Rudolph Replogle, 915 Franklin St., Roaring Spring, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Replogles were married on Nov. 3, 1921, by the Rev. John R. Stayer, Curryville, in his home. Mrs. Replogle is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Sell. Mr. Replogle is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David B. Replogle. The Replogles have two sons: Donald H. of Springfield, and Russell Dean of Aston. There are four grandchildren: Donald and Susan of Springfield, and Sharon and Russell of Aston.

[article is not dated-ed.]
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Children of Elsie SELL and S. REPLOGLE are:

43 i. Donald H.⁶ REPLOGLE.
44 ii. Russell Dean REPLOGLE.

Endnotes

1. Courthouse records
2. Carson Valley Cemetery
3. The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 8 December 1930, p. 30, column 1.
4. Carson Valley Cemetery, Blair Co. PA & death cert.
5. The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 8 December 1930, p. 30, column 1.
6. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
7. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection.
8. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 84, p. 14b, lines 53-56, dwelling 180, family 186, 18 June 1900, "Daniel M. SELL, Head, Sep 1869, age 30, marr. 4 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Clerk."
9. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
10. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection.
11. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 84, p. 14b, lines 53-56, dwelling 180, family 186, 18 June 1900, "Nancy A., wife, Aug 1869, age 30, marr. 4 yrs, 2 children / 2 now alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
12. The Martinsburg, PA "Herald", issue of 2 December 1904.
13. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
14. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection.
15. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
16. The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 5 Oct 1954, p. 32, col. 1.
17. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
18. The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 5 Oct 1954, p. 32, col. 1.
19. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 84, p. 14b, lines 53-56, dwelling 180, family 186, 18 June 1900, "Byron M., son, July 1897, age 2."
20. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection, [obituary of wife Ada mentions his date of death].
21. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection.
22. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 84, p. 14b, lines 53-56, dwelling 180, family 186, 18 June 1900, "Lowis* E., dau, July 1899, age 11/12" [* must represent "Lorna"].
23. Social Security Death Records Index.
24. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection.
25. Social Security Death Records Index.
26. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection.
27. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection, [obituary of wife Lorna gives death date].
28. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
29. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Lavinia G., wife, Apr 1872, age 28, marr. 9 yrs, 3 children / 3 now alive."
30. Father's Death records
31. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
32. Hoenstine Obituary Clippings Collection, volume 59, p. 51.
33. Blair County Genealogical Society, Inc., Marriage Application Records, Blair Co., Pa., Vol. II, 1891 - 1892 - 1893, (1991), p. 181.
34. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
35. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Conrad R. POWELL, Head, Sep 1869, age 30, marr. 9 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Laborer: R.R. Shop."
36. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection.
37. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
38. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Brice S., son, Nov 1891, age 8, at school."
39. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Myril, son, Oct 1893, age 6."
40. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary collection.
41. Blair County Genealogical Society, miscellaneous obituaries collection.
42. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2b, lines 53-57, dwelling 33, family 33, #2513 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Naomi N., dau, Oct 1899, age 7/12."
43. Liebegott collection; Martinsburg, PA public lib.
44. Blair County Genealogical Society, obituary collection.
45.