Descendants of Matilda Allison COLBERT
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1. M
ATILDA ALLISON2 COLBERT (ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 22 Jul 1836 in VA1,2,3,4,5, and died 28 Sep 1921 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA6. She had a son named Davis, but it is unknown who Davis' father was. David was known as a Colbert.Generation No. 2
2. DAVID STEWART3 COLBERT (MATILDA ALLISON2, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 16 Sep 1863 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA7,8, and died 11 Apr 1952 in Vintondale, Cambria Co. PA8. He married (1) MARY ALLEN 18 Apr 1889 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA9. She was born ca 187110, and died 8 May 189211,12. He married (2) REBECCA S. RAGER 15 Feb 189413. She was born Oct 1875 in PA14, and died 196015.
Notes for DAVID STEWART COLBERT:
1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15
Series T623, roll 1388, dwelling 119, family 122, 11 June 1900:
David S. COLBERD, Head, Sep 1863, 36, m. 6, Pa/Va/Va, Farmer
Rebecca S., wife, Oct 1875, 24, m. 6, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa
Grace M., dau, Apr 1895, 5; Jennie M., dau, May 1897, 3
Rebecca A., dau, Sep 1889, 10; David W., son, Mar 1891, 9
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Johnstown, PA, "Tribune-Democrat", issue of [ ] April 1952:
COLBERT -- David Stewart, 88, Vintondale R.D., died at 11:30 a.m. April 11, 1952, in home. Born Sept. 16, 1863, in Roaring Spring. Survived by widow, Mrs. Rebecca (Rager) Colbert, and two daughters -- Mrs. Grace Rager, Ebensburg, and Mrs. Jennie Cramer, Youngstown, Ohio. Also 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends received after noon Saturday in late home, where funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Rev. Peter Tucker, Ebensburg. Interment, Mundys Corner Cemetery. Arrangements in charge of Clarke Funeral Home, Seward.
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Pike Brethren Church Cemetery
Monday's Corner, PA
COLBERT /
FATHER / DAVID S. / 1863 - 1952
MOTHER / REBECCA S. / 1876 - 1960
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Notes for MARY ALLEN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 9 May 1892:
COLBERT - - in Coopersdale on Monday, May 8, 1892 at 1:43 o'clock A.M., Mary, wife of Stewart Colbert, aged 21 years. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made at Benshoff's Graveyard.
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Marriage Notes for DAVID COLBERT and MARY ALLEN:
Cambria Co. PA Marriage Records, Volume 5, p. 589:
COLBERT, David S., age 25 of West Taylor Twp., Railroader, s/o Robert S. & Matilda, to
ALLEN, Mary, age 18 of Johnstown, d/o Lewis & Ellen
married 18 Apr 1889 at Johnstown by John S. Tittle
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Marriage Notes for DAVID COLBERT and REBECCA RAGER:
Cambria Co. PA Marriage Record:
COLBERT, D.S., age 30 of West Taylor Twp., Conductor on RR, s/o Robert S. & Matilda, to
RAGER, Rebecca S., age 18 of Jackson Twp., d/o Hezekiah & Martha
married 15 Feb 1894 at office of Thomas Dodd, J.P. in East Wheatfield, Pa.
first wife of D.S. Colbert had died 8 May 1892
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Children of DAVID COLBERT and MARY ALLEN are:
3. i. REBECCA ANN4 COLBERT, b. 4 Sep 1889; d. 9 Feb 1951, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
ii. DAVID W. COLBERT, b. Mar 189116; m. EDNA I. MUSSELMAN, 18 Feb 1913, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA17.
Marriage Notes for DAVID COLBERT and EDNA MUSSELMAN:
Cambria Co. PA Marriage Record:
COLBERT, David W., age 21 of Johnstown, Railroad man, s/o Stewart & Mary, to
MUSSELMAN, Edna I., age 17 of Johnstown, d/o Charles & Etta
married 18 Feb 1913 at Johnstown by Will J. Lamberd
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The Johnstown, PA, "Tribune" issue of [ ] February 1913:
MARRYIN' ALDERMAN WEDS TWO COUPLES
... A little later the magistrate [Will J. Lamberd, of the Third Ward] united David W. Colbert, a son of D.S. Colbert, of Jackson Township, and Miss Edna I. Musselman, a daughter of Mrs. Charles Musselman, of Oakhurst. The bridegroom is employed in the locomotive department of the Cambria Steel Company. The couple will reside at 349 1/2 Beatrice street, Oakhurst, where a wedding supper was served last evening for a number of relatives and close friends.
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Children of DAVID COLBERT and REBECCA RAGER are:
iii. GRACE M.4 COLBERT, b. Apr 189518; m. ____ RAGER.
4. iv. JENNIE M. COLBERT, b. 29 May 1896, Vintondale, Cambria Co. PA; d. 14 Jan 1990, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
Generation No. 3
3. REBECCA ANN4 COLBERT (DAVID STEWART3, MATILDA ALLISON2, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 4 Sep 188919, and died 9 Feb 1951 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA20. She married WILLIAM STEPHEN STUTZMAN 27 Aug 1907 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA21. He was born 13 Nov 1883 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA22, and died 16 Feb 1964.
Notes for REBECCA ANN COLBERT:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of [ ] February 1951:
STUTZMAN - Mrs. Anna R. (Stewart), 61, 69 Fairfield Avenue, died at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 1951, at home. Born Sept. 4, 1889, daughter of Colbert S. and Mary (Allen) Stewart. Survived by husband, William S. Stutzman; father, Colbert S. Stewart, Vintondale; three daughters -- Nora May, wife of William H. Zimmerman, 363 1/2 Beatrice Avenue; Velma, wife of Durl Asel, at home, and Geraldine, wife of Thomas L. Shaffer, 1055 Jacoby Street; two grandchildren. Life-long resident of Johnstown. Friends received after 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home, where service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Roy S. Forney, Morrellville Church of the Brethren. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Notes for WILLIAM STEPHEN STUTZMAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 18 February 1964:
STUTZMAN - William S., 80, 69 Fairfield Avenue, died at 7:40 p.m. Feb. 16, 1964, at Raymond Hospital. Born Nov. 13, 1883, in Johnstown, son of Frank and Sarah (Vickroy) Stutzman. Preceded in death by wife, former Anna Colbert, and 2 daughters, Ethel and Loretta. Survived by 3 daughters -- Nora Mae, wife of William H. Zimmerman, 609 Grove Avenue, Velma, wife of Durl Asel, with whom he resided, and Geraldine, wife of Thomas Shaffer, Indianapolis, Ind.; also 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Eva Yeager, 806 Central Avenue, and Mrs. Laura Yarger, Hammond, Ind. Member of Morrellville Church of the Brethren. Retired Bethlehem Steel Co. employee. Friends received after 7 p.m. Tuesday in John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Homer Hess. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for REBECCA COLBERT and WILLIAM STUTZMAN:
Cambria Co. PA Marriage Record:
STUTZMAN, William Stephen, age 22 of Johnstown, Moulder, s/o Frank & Sarah, to
COLBERT, Annie R., age 17 of Johnstown, domestic, d/o David & Mary
married 27 Aug 1907 at Johnstown by J.O.C. McCracken
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Children of REBECCA COLBERT and WILLIAM STUTZMAN are:
i. NORA MAE5 STUTZMAN, b. 28 May 1908, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA23,24; d. 4 Jun 1976, Windber, Somerset Co. PA24; m. WILLIAM H. ZIMMERMAN, 5 Dec 1931, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA25.
Notes for NORA MAE STUTZMAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 5 June 1976
ZIMMERMAN -- Mrs. Nora Mae, 68, Oakhurst Homes, died June 4, 1976, at Windber Hospital. Born May 28, 1908, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Annie (Colbert) Stutzman. Survived by two children James, Irwin, and Mrs. Janet Peters, Oakhurst Homes; also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Velma Asel, 69 Fairfield Ave., and Mrs. Geraldine Shaffer, Indianapolis, Ind. Member of Morrellville Church of the Brethren. Friends received after 7 p.m. Saturday at William T. Hindman Funeral Home, 146 Chandler Ave., where service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Chalmer Dilling. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for NORA STUTZMAN and WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN:
Cambria County, PA Marriage License:
Volume 84, p. 282
Wm. Henry ZIMMERMAN, 31, b. Cresson, Machinist, s/o Harry & Mary (Harkins) Zimmerman, to Nora Mae STUTZMAN, 23, b. Johnstown, Billing clerk, d/o Wm. & Anna (Colbert) Stutzman
married 5 December 1931, by Rev. Galen B. Royer at Johnstown
Harry b. Pine Grove, Pa.; Mary b. Ireland
William b. Johnstown; Anna b. Johnstown
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ii. VELMA STUTZMAN, m. DURL ASEL, 7 May 194726.
Notes for DURL ASEL:
possibly:
S.S. Death Records Index CD-rom:
Durl ASEL, 5 May 1912 - Feb 1980, S.S. #278-07-3517
S.S. number issued in Ohio
Zip code of last known residence: Florida 33507 (
Marriage Notes for VELMA STUTZMAN and DURL ASEL:
Cambria County, PA marriage license [abstract]:
Volume 116, p. 125
Durl ASEL, 34, Inspector, s/o Wm. & Nancy (Lowers) Asel, to
Velma STUTZMAN, 30, b. Johnstown, d/o Wm. & Anna (Colbert) Stutzman
married 7 May 1947 by Rev. J.A. Robinson
William Asel b. Singel, PA; Nancy Lowers b. Singel, PA
William Stutzman b. Johnstown, PA; Anna Colbert b. Johnstown, PA
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iii. GERALDINE STUTZMAN, m. THOMAS L. SHAFFER.
4. JENNIE M.4 COLBERT (DAVID STEWART3, MATILDA ALLISON2, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 29 May 1896 in Vintondale, Cambria Co. PA27,28, and died 14 Jan 1990 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA28. She married (1) WILLIAM H. RAGER 18 Feb 191329. He was born ca 189229, and died Bef. 1976. She married (2) ARTHUR CRAMER Bef. 1977. He was born 27 Jan 1890 in Cherry Hill Twp., Cambria Co. PA30, and died 12 Apr 1977 in Ebensburg, Cambria Co. PA30.
Notes for JENNIE M. COLBERT:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 15 January 1990:
CRAMER - Jennie M., 93, Rebekah Manor, Portage, formerly of Nanty Glo, died Jan. 14, 1990, at Memorial Hospital. Born May 29, 1896, in Vintondale, daughter of late Stewart and Rebecca Colbert. Preceded in death by first husband, William Rager, second husband, Arthur Cramer, son, George, and daughter, Rachael. Survived by these children: Viola, wife of Raymond Plunket, Akron, Ohio; Mabel Hartman, Twin Rocks; Charles, married to former Rosalie Gelletta, Portage, Paul, Akron, Ohio; Burley, Mooseburg, West Germany; Betty Michaels, Austintown, Ohio; and Annabell, wife of William Miller, Youngstown, Ohio; also 35 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Grace Rager, Buffalo, N.Y. Member of Baptist Church, Nanty Glo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Reginald Bell. Interment, Pike Brethren Cemetery, Mundys Corner.
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Marriage Notes for JENNIE COLBERT and WILLIAM RAGER:
Cambria County, PA marriage license [abstract]:
Volume 48, p. 615
Wm. H. RAGER, 22, Miner, b. Jackson Twp., s/o Michael D. & Nancy J. (Strong) Rager, to
Jennie M. COLBERT, 16, b. West Taylor Twp., d/o David S. & Rebecca S. Colbert
married 7 May 1914 by H.M. Sipes
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Notes for ARTHUR CRAMER:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] April 1977:
CRAMER - Arthur, 87, 1609 Cardiff Road, Nanty Glo, died April 12, 1977, at Cambria County Home and Hospital, Ebensburg. Born Jan. 27, 1890, in Cherry Hill Township, son of Della Cramer. Preceded in death by mother, first wife, former Elizabeth Cain; second wife, Myrtle Stiles; and a daughter and two sons. Survived by widow, former Jennie Rager, and these children: John and Lonnie, both of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Goldie Felton and Mrs. Marion Felton, both of Seward; also 11 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Also survived by these stepchildren: Mrs. Viola Plunket, George Rager and Paul Rager, all of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Mabel Hartman, Twin Rocks, Charles Rager, Nanty Glo, Burley Rager, West Germany, Mrs. Betty Michael, North Jackson, Ohio; and Mrs. Annabell Miller, Youngstown, Ohio; also 36 step-grandchildren and 33 step-great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Reginald Bell. Interment, Pike Brethren Cemetery, Mundys Corner.
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Pike Brethren Church Cemetery
Monday's Corner, PA
CRAMER /
JENNIE M. / 1897 - 1990
ARTHUR M. / 1890 - 1977
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Child of JENNIE COLBERT and WILLIAM RAGER is:
i. MABLE E.5 RAGER, b. ca 191931; m. HARRY O. HARTMAN, 22 Jul 1936, Nanty Glo, Cambria Co. PA31; b. 4 Jul 1911, South Fork, Cambria Co. PA31,32; d. 17 Jan 1972, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA32.
Notes for HARRY O. HARTMAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] January 1972:
HARTMAN -- Harry O., 60, First Street, Twin Rocks, died at 12:45 a.m. Jan. 17, 1972, at Memorial Hospital. Born July 4, 1911, in South Fork, son of James and Gertrude (McMurry) Hartman. Preceded in death by father, sister, brother, two sons and daughter. Survived by stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dukes, Canton, Ohio; widow, former Mabel Rager; and these children: Russell W., Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Twila Moss, Youngstown, Ohio; Raymond, Johnstown; Mrs. Margaret Ellis and Harry C., both of St. Clair, Mich; Mrs. Nancy Robertson, James and Leonard, all of Nanty Glo; Mrs. theresa Settle, Nanty Glo R.D. 1; Mrs. Hannah Marie Garver, Ebensburg; and Joan Elaine, at home; also 24 grandchildren. Brother of James, California; Mrs. Florinelle Snedden, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Fannie Callingsworth, Somerdale, Ohio; and Mrs. Edna Reed, Nanty Glo. Member of Local 1386, UMWA; Lodge 207, LOOM; and Auxiliary Police, all of Nanty Glo; German-Austrian Hall, Johnstown; and Mainline Police, Portage. Was special deputy sheriff for Cambria County. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. William Hazlett. Interment, South Fork Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for MABLE RAGER and HARRY HARTMAN:
Cambria County, PA Marriage License:
Volume 92, p. 166
Harry O. HARTMAN, 25, b. South Fork, Miner, s/o James & Gertrude (McMurray Dukes) Hartman, to
Mable E. RAGER, 17, b. Jackson Twp., d/o Wm. H. & Jennie (Colbert) Rager
married 22 July 1936 by Domenick Gelotte, J.P. at Nanty Glo, Pa.
James Hartman b. South Fork; Gertrude b. Allegheny Co.
William H. Rager b. Jackson Twp.; Jennie Colbert b. Vintondale
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Endnotes
1. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Taylor Twp. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 12, lines 26-30, dwelling 22, family 26, 2 June 1880, "Matilda, 44, dau, single, at home, cannot write, Va/Md/Md."
2. 1870 PA Census: Cambria Co. Taylor Twp. (Series M593, roll 1318), p. 349, lines 17-21, dwelling 6, family 6, 3 June 1870, "Matilda, 34, no occupation, Penna., cannot write."
3. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 192, p. 12, lines 26-30, dwelling 22, family 26, 2 June 1880, "Matilda, sister, 73, single, Va/Va/Va."
4. 1860 PA Census: Cambria Co. Ebensburg Boro. (Series M653, roll 1088), p. 312, "Matilda COLBERT, 23, Dress maker, b. VA" [living in household of Thomas TODD, 69, Jailor].
5. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 160, p. 9, line 43:, "Matilda, sister, Jul 1845, 64 [sic], single, Va/Va/Md."
6. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary.
7. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "David S. COLBERD, Head, Sep 1863, 36, m. 6, Pa/Va/Va, Farmer."
8. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] April 1952.
9. Cambria County, PA marriage record.
10. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 9 May 1892.
11. Cambria County, PA marriage record.
12. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 9 May 1892.
13. Cambria County, PA marriage record.
14. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "Rebecca S., Wife, Oct 1875, 24, m. 6, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa."
15. Pike Brethren Church Cemetery, Monday's Corner, PA, headstone.
16. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "David W., son, Mar 1891, 9."
17. Cambria County, PA marriage record.
18. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "Grace M., dau, Apr 1895."
19. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "Rebecca A., dau, Sep 1889, 10."
20. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of [ ] February 1951.
21. Cambria County, PA marriage record.
22. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 18 Feb 1964.
23. Cambria County, PA marriage record, volume 84, p. 282.
24. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 5 June 1976.
25. Cambria County, PA marriage record, volume 84, p. 282.
26. Cambria County, PA marriage record, Volume 116, p. 125.
27. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 123, p. 8a, lines 10-15, dwelling 119, family 112, 11 June 1900, "Jennie M., dau, May 1897, 3."
28. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 15 January 1990.
29. Cambria County, PA marriage record, Volume 48, p. 615.
30. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] April 1977.
31. Cambria County, PA marriage record, volume 92, p. 166.
32. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] January 1972.
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