Descendants of John HAINLEY and his two wives, Esther DINATHAN and Barbara THOMAS

as of 13 September 2002

Generation No. 1

Return to Hainley Outline

1. John² HAINLEY (Samuel¹) was born 15 May 1818, and died 17 Aug 1887 in Baker's Mines, Blair Co. PA¹. He married (1) Esther DINATHAN. She was born ca 1823², and died 1860³. He married (2) Barbara THOMAS⁴ 3 Jul 1864⁵. She was born 7 Jan 1848⁶.

Notes for John HAINLEY:

1840 PA Census: Huntingdon Co. Woodberry Twp. p. 153, line 7

Series M704, roll 462

John HAINLEY

Males: 1 (20-30)

Females: 1 (15-20)

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1850 PA Census: Blair Co. North Woodbury Twp. p. 57

John HAINLY, 29, Waggoner, b. Pa., cannot read or write

Esther, 27

Mary A., 6; John, 3

Emma, 8/12, [census taken 16 Aug; b. Dec. '49]

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1860 PA Census: Taylor Twp. P.O. Spangs Mills, p. 508, lines 24-30

Series M653, roll 1078, dwelling 355, family 355, 14 June 1860

John HANES, 43, Wagoner, $300 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Ester, 40

Mary A., 16; John, 14; Henry, 11; Levi, 8; Barbara C., 4

[Must have been an enumerator error to list the family as "Hanes" rather than "Hainley" - ed.]

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1870 PA Census: Need to locate this family.

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1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. p. 46, dwelling 388, family 407

24 June 1880

John HAINLEY, 62, married, Laborer, Pa/Pa/Pa

Barbara, 35, Wife, married, Keeping House

Edgar A., 2, son; Anna M., 15, dau; Michael, 13, son; William F., 11, son

Henrietta, 10, dau; Samuel, 8, son; Hattie V., 6, dau; Laura A., 4, dau

Albert THOMAS, 22, nephew, Laborer

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Children of John HAINLEY and Esther DINATHAN are:

2 i. Mary A.³ HAINLEY, born ca 1844⁷.

+ 3 ii. John D. HAINLEY, born Feb 1847; died Aft. 1910.

+ 4 iii. Emma Carilla HAINLEY, born May 1849; died Aft. 1904.

+ 5 iv. Levi H. HAINLEY, born 11 Feb 1852 in Rodman, Blair Co. PA; died 1 Apr 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.

Children of John HAINLEY and Barbara THOMAS are:

6 i. Sally Loretta³ HAINLEY⁸, born 1863⁹. She married Elmer S. WALTON.

7 ii. Anna Martha HAINLEY, born 9 Apr 1864^10,11; died 17 Feb 1946 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA¹¹. She married Joseph S. SWOPE ca 1881; born 7 Feb 1855 in Fulton Co. PA¹²; died 17 Jan 1920 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA¹².

Notes for Anna Martha HAINLEY:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate of Death

Place of Death: Blair County, Altoona

Usual Residence of Deceased: 107 15th Street, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Full Name: MRS. ANNIE MARTHA SWOPE

Sex: F

Color: White

Marital Status: Widowed

Name of Husband: Joseph S. Swope

Birth Date of Deceased: 4-9-1865

Age: 80 years, 7 mos, 8 days

Birthplace: Blair Co. Pa.

Usual Occupation: House wife

Father's Name: John Hainley

Birthplace of Father: PA

Maiden Name of Mother: Barbara Thompson

Birthplace of Mother: PA

Informant: Mrs. G.R. Smith, R.D. 3 Box 61, Altoona, Pa.

Place and Date of Burial: Rose Hill, Pa., 2-10-46

Funeral Director: John S. Mauk, 719 4th Ave., Juniata, Pa.

Date of Death: February 7, 1946, 8 P.M.

Cause of Death: Chronic Valvular Heart Disease

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Notes for Joseph S. SWOPE:

1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Gallitzin Twp. ed 122, p. 10a, lines 18-26

Series T623, roll 1388, dwelling 164, family 167, 14 June 1900

Joseph S. SWOPE, Head, Feb 1857, 43, marr. 19 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer

Anna M., wife, Apr 1865, 35, marr. 19 yrs, 9 children / 7 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Joseph Elmer, son, Apr 1882, 18, Coal Miner; Wilbert F., son, Dec 1884, 15, Coal Miner

Walter E., son, Dec 1886, 13, at school; David S., son, Dec 1888, 11, at school

Jennie L., dau, Feb 1891, 9, at school; Ray, son, Apr 1894, 6; Resta P., dau, Jan 1897, 3

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The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 19 January 1920, p. 16, cols. 1-2

JOSEPH S. SWOPE

Of 907 Sixteenth avenue, rear, died at his home at 11.25 o'clock Saturday night of chronic heart trouble. By occupation he was a miner but had been unable to work for the past several years. He was born on Feb. 7, 1856, in Fulton county. Surviving are his wife and seven children, Joseph E., David S., Ray A., Mrs. G.R. Smith, Mrs. Edgar Myers and Mrs. Roy Jobe, all of Altoona; Walter E. Swope of Llyswen and Wilbert F. of Ashville. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, D.W. Swope and Mrs. Elizabeth Nail of Johnstown, Lemuel L. Swope of this city and Mrs. Adam Woolheater of Pittsburgh. Deceased was a member of Lodge 744, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of this city, and of the Loyal Order of Moose of Gallitzin. The funeral will be held with services at the late home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, followed by interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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8 iii. Michael J. HAINLEY, born 1866^13,14; died 1921¹⁴. He married Martha Catherine REININGER ca 1888; born 30 Apr 1870^15,16; died 7 Jun 1952^17,18.

Notes for Michael J. HAINLEY:

1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Gallitzin Twp. ed 122, p. 11a, lines 27-32

Series T623, roll 1388, dwelling 185, family 185, 16 June 1900

Michael J. HANLEY, Head, June 1865, 34, marr. 12 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Post Master

Martha C., wife, Apr 1870, 30, marr. 12 yrs, 6 children / 4 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

W. Dean, son, Feb 1893, 7, at school; Jennet Irene, dau, Feb 1895, 5

Hellen E., dau, Feb 1897, 3; John George, son, Mar 1899, 1

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Notes for Martha Catherine REININGER:

Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 12, p. 58, 1952 volume

MRS. MARTHA HAINLEY

Of 808 Twentieth street, died at 7.45 o'clock Saturday evening at Mercy hospital where she was admitted May 13. She was the widow of Michael J. Hainley and was born in Chest Springs April 30, 1870, a daughter of John and Mary (Farrell) Reininger. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Helen Walters of Denver, Colo., George of Ebensburg, Michael of Hollidaysburg, Howard and Mrs. Alice Pooler, both of Altoona, and Mrs. Anna Mae Elder of Baltimore, Md.; 42 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and a niece, Mrs. Ada Gunloff of Altoona. Friends will be received at the Gilden-Barton funeral home.

[pencil date 6-9-52]

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9 iv. William Francis HAINLEY, born ca 1869¹⁹.

10 v. Henrietta HAINLEY, born 21 Jan 1870^20,21,22; died 1 Dec 1942 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^23,24. She married (1) Chris CROTZER. She married (2) Joseph Dudley HOPKINS.

Notes for Henrietta HAINLEY:

Blair County Genealogical Society

Archie Claar Collection of Obituaries, volume 28, p. 106, 1942 vol.

MRS. HENRIETTA HOPKINS

Widow of Joseph D. Hopkins, of 204 East Twenty-third avenue, died this morning at 9 o'clock in the Altoona hospital. She was a daughter of John and Barbara Hainley and was born at Blair Furnace Jan. 21, 1870. Surviving are nine daughters and two sons, Mrs. Howard Stitt, Mrs. Roy Wagner, Mrs. Margaret Hauser, Mrs. David Davies, Mrs. G.T. Saylor, Mrs. J.S. Ansley, Mrs. Jack Summers and Mrs. W.P. Hanley, all of Altoona, Mrs. J.D. Jones of Cresson and R.E. Hopkins and C.F. Hopkins, both of Shippensburg, and these sisters: Mrs. Laura Fish of Akron, O., Mrs. E.A. Will of Petersburg, Va., Mrs. Bertha Norris, Mrs. Annie Swope and Mrs. Edgar Hanley, all of Altoona. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of the Calvary Baptist church and of the home department of the church. Friends will be received at the Axe funeral home after noon Wednesday.

[pencil date "12/1"; was this the date of death, or the issue date of the newspaper? - ed.]

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11 vi. Samuel David HAINLEY, born 15 Mar 1872^25,26; died 1925²⁷. He married Anna Mary STILES 9 Aug 1893²⁸.

Notes for Samuel David HAINLEY:

1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Gallitzin Twp. ed 122, p. 2b, lines 96-100

Series T623, roll 1388, dwelling 53, family 35, 4 June 1900

S.D. HANLEY, Head, Mar 1872, 28, marr. 6 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Woods Laborer

May, wife, Aug 1874, 25, marr. 6 yrs, 3 children / 1 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

[illegible], dau, Aug 1896, 3; Dessie, sister, Mar 1884, 16

Joseph CUSSIE, Boarder, [birth date not stated], 36, Single, b. Italy, parents b. Italy, Coal Miner

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12 vii. Hattie V. HAINLEY, born ca 1874²⁹. She married Francis ____.

13 viii. Laura Alice HAINLEY, born ca 1876³⁰. She married William FISH.

14 ix. Edgar Adam HAINLEY, born 17 Apr 1878 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^31,32,33,34; died 23 Nov 1949 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^35,36,37. He married Minnie INGHAM; born 6 Sep 1881^38,39,40; died Jun 1949^41,42,43.

Notes for Edgar Adam HAINLEY:

1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Gallitzin Twp. ed 122, p. 13a, lines 16-17

Series T623, roll 1388, dwelling 217, family 217, 18 June 1900

Edgar HANLEY, Head, Apr 1878, 22, marr. 0 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Coal Miner

Minnie, wife, Sep 1881, 18, marr. 0 yrs, no children, b. Pa., parents b. England

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Blair County Genealogical Society

Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 66, 1949 vol.

EDGAR ADAM HAINLEY

A retired miner residing at 2407 Oak avenue, died this morning at 6.30 o'clock at Mercy hospital. He was born in Altoona April 17, 1878, a son of John and Barbara (Thomas) Hainley. His wife, Minnie Hainley, died June 16, 1949. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Galloway and Mrs. Ralph Goodman, both of Altoona; six sons, John, George, Merle, Lawrence and Karl Hainley, all of Altoona and Richard Hainley of Rockville, Md.; 25 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Norris of Altoona and Mrs. Laura Fish of Tioga Falls, O. Mr. Hainley was a member of the Mennonite church. Friends will be received at the Mauk & Yates funeral home after 6 o'clock Thursday evening.

[pencil date "11-23-49"; was this the date of death, or the issue date of the newspaper? - ed.]

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Notes for Minnie INGHAM:

Blair County Genealogical Society

Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 63, 1949 vol.

MRS. MINNIE HAINLEY

Of 2407 Oak avenue, died at the Moyer convalescent home last night at 11.25 o'clock. She was born in Kane Sept. 6, 1881, a daughter of Samuel and Hanna (Wood) Ingham. Surviving are her husband, Edgar A. Hainley; two daughters, Mrs. William Gallaway of Juniata and Mrs. Ralph Goodman of Altoona; seven sons, John, George, Merle, Lawrence, Karl and Paul, all of Altoona, and Richard of Washington, D.C.; 23 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Martha Nothnagle of Altoona. Mrs. Hainley was a member of the Mennonite church of Altoona. Friends will be received at the Mauk & Yates funeral home after 8 o'clock this evening.

[pencil date "6-17-49"; was this the date of death, or the issue date of the newspaper? - ed.]

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15 x. Jeannie HAINLEY⁴⁴, born 1881. She married Elmer WILLS.

+ 16 xi. Odessa Lillian HAINLEY, born 6 Mar 1884; died 24 Jul 1919.

17 xii. Bertha Edna HAINLEY, born 30 Nov 1887 in Cambria Co. PA^44,45; died Oct 1952 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁴⁶. She married George A. NORRIS; born 1884⁴⁶; died 1928⁴⁶.

Notes for Bertha Edna HAINLEY:

Blair County Genealogical Society

Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 13, p. 25, 1952 vol.

MRS. BERTHA EDNA NORRIS

Of Pottsgrove road, Greenwood, died at the Altoona hospital last evening of a stroke after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1887, in Cambria county, a daughter of John and Barbara Hainley and was employed at the cafeteria of the McKinley school, Greenwood. She is the widow of George A. Norris, who died in 1928. Surviving are six daughters and one son, J. Harvey Norris, Mrs. W.J. Hollman and Mrs. C.E. Stehley of Greenwood, Mrs. E.E. Hirschbiel of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. R.L. McElroy of Altoona, Mrs. Hazel Hand of Baltimore and Mrs. L.W. Tregoning of Detroit; 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Fish of Akron, O., and Mrs. Mary Austin of Juniata. Two sons, Harry G. and Glen A., preceded her in death. She was a member of the Greenwood E.U.B. church, the Ladies' Bible class and the Ladies' auxiliary of B. of. R.T. Friends will be received at the Mauk & Yates funeral home, Juniata, after 7 o'clock this evening.

[pencil date "10-8-52"]

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Generation No. 2

3. John D.³ HAINLEY (John², Samuel¹) was born Feb 1847^47,48,49,50, and died Aft. 1910. He married Alice Sarah (HAINLEY) ca 1869⁵¹. She was born Apr 1853^52,53,54, and died Aft. 1910.

Notes for John D. HAINLEY:

1870 PA Census: Blair Co. Woodbury Twp. p. 481

John HAINLEY, 23, Forgeman, $100 Real Estate, b. Pa.

Alice, 17, Housekeeper

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1880 PA Census: Allegheny Co. Pittsburgh, ed 120, p. 19, lines 31-36

Series T9, roll 1092, dwelling 173, family 198, 9 June 1880

John D. HEINLEY, 33, Married, Works in Mill, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Alice, 27, Wife, Married, Keeping House, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Eleanor, 9, dau, at school; Harry, 7, son, at school

John L., 4, son; Esther, 1, dau

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1900 PA Census: Armstrong Co. Apollo Borough, Ward 2, ed 1, p. 21b, lines 99-100 & p. 22a, lines 1-5

Series T623, roll 1372, dwelling 468, dwelling 491, 14 June 1900

John D. HAINLEY, Head, Feb 1847, 53, marr. 31 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Mill Laborer

Alice S., Wife, Apr 1853, 47, marr. 31 yrs, 10 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

John L., son, Jan 1876, 24, single, Tailor

A. [Jafvert?], dau, March 1881, 19, single

Amarinda, dau, Dec 1882, 17

Ralph L., son, Aug 1886, 13

C. Eugene, son, Aug 1899, 9/12

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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Vandergrift Heights Borough, #204 Longfellow St., ed 211, p. 3b, lines 95-97

Series T624, roll 1432, dwelling 63, family 65, 16 April 1910

John D. HAINLEY, Head, 63, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Sarah A., wife, 56, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, 10 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Eugean, son, 10

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Children of John HAINLEY and Alice (HAINLEY) are:

18 i. Eleanor⁴ HAINLEY, born ca 1871⁵⁵.

19 ii. Harry HAINLEY, born ca 1873⁵⁶.

20 iii. John L. HAINLEY, born Jan 1876^57,58.

21 iv. Esther HAINLEY, born ca 1879⁵⁹.

22 v. daughter HAINLEY, born Mar 1881⁶⁰.

23 vi. Amarinda HAINLEY, born Dec 1882⁶¹.

24 vii. Ralph L. HAINLEY, born Aug 1886⁶².

25 viii. C. Eugene HAINLEY, born Aug 1899^63,64.

4. Emma Carilla³ HAINLEY (John², Samuel¹)⁶⁵ was born May 1849^66,67, and died Aft. 1904. She married Jacob MYERS⁶⁸. He was born ca 1828⁶⁹, and died 15 Feb 1899⁷⁰.

Notes for Emma Carilla HAINLEY:

1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona, Ward 9, #932 17th St., ed 66, p. 12b, lines 52-54

Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 238, family 239, 11 June 1900

Emma C. MYERS, Head, May 1849, 51, Widowed, 4 children / 3 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Levi B., son, May 1870, 30, single, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Engine Inspector

David H., son, Jun 1873, 26, single, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Editor Gazette

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R.L. Polk & Co.'s Altoona Directory, 1900-1901, p. 433

MYERS Emma C. (wid Jacob), h 932 17th

MYERS David H., city editor Altoona Evening Gazette, bds 932 17th

MYERS Levi B., engine inspr., bds 932 17th

MYERS John D.H., clk P.R.R. shops, h. 319 Park pl. nr. 4th, Juniata

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1902-1903; 1904-1905 similar

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R.L. Polk & Co.'s Altoona Directory, 1906-1907, pp. 718-719

MYERS Mrs. Emma, nurse, 933 1/2 17th, h. same

MYERS Levi B., foreman, h. 1412 18th

MYERS John D.H., clk P.R.R. shops, h. 319 Park pl. nr. 4th, Juniata

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R.L. Polk & Co.'s Altoona Directory, 1908-1909, p. 542

MYERS Emma C., nurse, 933 1/2 17th, h. same

MYERS John D.H., clk P.R.R. shops, h. 319 Park pl. nr. 4th, Juniata

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R.L. Polk & Co.'s Altoona Directory, 1910-1911, p. 628

MYERS Levi B., foreman, h. 1422 8th av.

MYERS John D.H., Manager Mayer Jonasson & Co., h. 1915 11th

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1910-1911; 1912-1913: Emma C. Myers not found

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Notes for Jacob MYERS:

1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. Village of Millville, ed 172, p. 38, lines 5-9

Series T9, roll 1103, dwelling 290, family 309, 19 June 1880

Jacob MYERS, 52, Married, Laborer, Broken leg, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Emma C., 30, Wife, Married, Keeping House, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

John, 12, son, attending school; Levi, 10, son, attending school

David, 7, son, Lame, attending school

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R.L. Polk & Co.'s Altoona Directory, 1898-1899, p. 405

MYERS Jacob, lab, h. 917 17th

MYERS Levi B., fireman P.R.R., bds 917 17th

MYERS David H., reporter Tribune, bds 917 17th

MYERS John D.H., clerk, h 1300 1/2 11th

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Children of Emma HAINLEY and Jacob MYERS are:

26 i. John D.H.⁴ MYERS, born ca 1868⁷¹.

27 ii. Levi B. MYERS, born May 1870^72,73.

28 iii. David Henderson MYERS, born 14 Jun 1872 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^74,75,76,77; died 22 Oct 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^78,79.

Notes for David Henderson MYERS:

The Altoona, PA "Morning Tribune", 24 October 1904

DAVID H. MYERS-FORMER MANAGER OF THE GAZETTE

David Henderson Myers, formerly a reporter on the Tribune, ex-managing editor of the Altoona Gazette, a newspaper writer of reputation, and one of the best young men in the city, died at his home, 932 17th St., at 10:15 o'clock Saturday morning, of a complication of diseases. His physical ailments began 10 years ago, and since then he had been a sufferer of pain which became more aggravating with each passing month and year. During the past couple of years his suffering had become intense; but he bore them uncomplainingly like a Spartan and with the greatest fortitude until he passed across the silent river to suffer no more.

Though his death was expected, the news was received among his many friends with sincere regret.

The deceased early on life suffered a fall in which he sustained a fracture of the left leg which left him a cripple. Later he again fell and fractured the leg and it never healed properly and a disease of the hip joint set in and extended to the left shoulder. The disease was a peculiar one and but two cases are known to the physicians in Philadelphia, where he was several times a patient at the University of Pennsylvania, under the care of Dr. Francis Willard, the eminent specialist in joint diseases. He underwent several operations, Dr. Willard performing the last in July, just a few weeks before he took to his bed seven weeks ago. Bright's disease set in three weeks ago and from that there were little hopes entertained for his recovery. He continued to grow worse daily and last Thursday he lost all power of speech and the end was momentarily expected, but he lingered on, all the time suffering untold pain, which he bore with great fortitude until he passed away at the time mentioned above. The members of his family were at the bedside at the time and each was recognized before the last spark of life ebbed away. David Henderson Myers was a son of Jacob (deceased) and Emma C. Myers, and was born in Altoona June 14, 1872. He was educated in the city schools and was graduated from Altoona high school in the class of 1890. He then entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a clerk in the cab shop, under Shop Clerk H. B. Kendig. While he was so engaged he looked forward to and decided on law as a profession and became a student of Blackstone, reading with the law firm of Neff, Hicks & Geesey. On leaving the company's service he spent a year in that law office, and in 1893 passed the preliminary examination for admission to the Blair county bar.

In 1895 he gave up the legal profession and turned to newspaper work and became a reporter on the Altoona Gazette. He did not remain on that paper for any great length of time, as in the same year he became a reporter on the Altoona Tribune. He held the position for four years, during which time he made his reputation as a newspaper man of marked ability. He became correspondent of several metropolitan dailies and extended his reputation as a writer. He became city editor of the Altoona Gazette in 1899 and filled this position with credit until the fall in 1900, when he resigned to take a position on the Pittsburgh Press. He was assigned to labor news and reported the big steel strike of that year. His reputation was made in Pittsburgh, when he reported the passing through of the McKinley funeral train in a way that brought him praise and stamped him as one of the rising newspaper men of that city. In 1902 he returned to Altoona because his physical condition would no longer permit him to follow reportorial duty on a big city daily and entered the employ of the Gazette as managing editor, which position he held until July 9, 1904, when ill health compelled the relinquishment of all labor. He then went to Philadelphia and underwent another operation, thinking it would bring him relief, but he came home and during the first week in September took his bed never to leave it again. Mr. Myers was an able newspaper man and as a reporter he stood well to the front. He was qualified with high literary ability and during his leisure moments wrote numerous poems and short stories which were published in both newspapers and magazines. He was a man who made friends easily and he had a host of them who will regret his untimely demise. He was a man of integrity and of exceptional ability which would have insured him a brilliant career in newspaperdom. He was a member of Washington camp No. 31, Patriotic Order of Sons of America.

Deceased is survived by his loving and devoted mother and two brothers, John D.H. Myers of Juniata, and Levi B. Myers of this city.

The remains can be viewed from noon until 9 o'clock this evening. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon, public services to be conducted at the house at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be private and will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Front page of the same paper:

In the death of Mr. David H. Meyers, which occurred in this city Saturday, the newspaper profession lost one of its best known members. This is true not only in a local sense, but in the broader one of state newspapers as well. An indefatigable worker, he wielded the pen for months after the ordinary man would have ceased work, genial in manner, he was a pleasant companion, a born discerner of news, he knew it when it presented itself and always gave it to his readers in readable shape; loyal as friend, he was ever courteous to those with whom he did not agree. Possibly no man in the profession had a larger circle of friends and those sincerely regret his death.

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5. Levi H.³ HAINLEY (John², Samuel¹) was born 11 Feb 1852 in Rodman, Blair Co. PA⁸⁰, and died 1 Apr 1904 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA^81,82. He married Sarah Jane RHODES 13 May 1875 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁸³. She was born 19 Jul 1854 in Indiana, Indiana Co. PA⁸⁴, and died 16 May 1936 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁸⁴.

Notes for Levi H. HAINLEY:

1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. 8 Jun 1880 v15, ed173, sht11, ln 34:

Levi HAINLEY, 28, Helper in wheel foundry, Pa/Pa/Pa

Sarah J., 25, Wife, Keeps house

Grace L., 1, Dau, single

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1900 PA Soundex: Blair Co. Altoona 5th Avenue 42/63/4/88

Levi H. HAINLEY, b. Feb 1852, age 48

Sarah J., wife, Jul 1854, age 45

Grace, dau, Jun 1878, age 21

Charley, son, Sep 1880, age 19

Guy, son, Mar 1883, age 17

Russell, son, Jul 1886, age 13

Clarence, cousin, Aug 1899, age ****

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The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 1 April 1904, p. 1, col. 2

LEVI HAINLEY

A well-known and prominent resident of the Fourth ward, died at his home, 1321 Eighth avenue, at 4:30 this morning, of catarrh of the lungs. He had been ill since January, but his condition was not considered serious until a few weeks ago, when complications developed. Mr. Hainley was born at Maria Forge, this county, February 11, 1852. He came to Altoona in 1870, and five years later was married to Miss Sarah Rhodes, who survives with these children: Mrs. Grace L. Miller, Charles E., Guy E. and Russell, all of this city. He is also survived by one brother and sister--Mrs. Emma C. Myers, of 932 Seventeenth street, and John D. Hainley, of Vandergrift; also these half-brothers and sisters: Mrs. Elmer Walton, of 1328 Second avenue; Francis Hainley, of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Michael, Samuel and Edgar Hainley, of Coupon, Cambria county; Mrs. Annie Swope, Mrs. Dessa Rhodes, Mrs. Elmer Wills, Miss Byrd Hainley, of Coupon; Mrs. Nettie Hopkins, of Ashville, and Mrs. Laura Fish, of Tioga county. His stepmother, Mrs. Joseph Harvey, of Coupon, also survives. Mr. Hainley was a gentleman who combined all the noble qualities of energetic manhood in his useful life. He was one of the pioneer residents of the Eighth ward, removing thence to his farm at Peck Station, in Morrison's Cove. He had occupied his residence on Eighth avenue for several years. Mr. Hainley has been for years a member of the Fifth Avenue Methodist church. He was also a member of Altoona lodge, No. 473, I.O.O.F., and the P.R.R. relief fund. He had been a car wheel moulder for almost thirty years. Straight-forward and honest in all his dealings, he leaves a host of friends who will hear of his death with keen regret. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Dr. H.C. Pardoe, assisted by Rev. George M. Klepfer. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge cemetery.

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Notes for Sarah Jane RHODES:

The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 16 May 1936, p. 16, col. 1

MRS. SARAH JANE HAINLEY

Of 98 Logan avenue, Llyswen, widow of Levi Hainley, died at her home at 5.45 o'clock this morning. She was born in Indiana, Pa., on July 19, 1854, a daughter of John and Sarah (Hammond) Rhodes. Her husband died on April 1, 1904. Surviving are two sons, Russell C. Hainley of the city and Guy E. Hainley of Youngstown, O., and one granddaughter, Mrs. Mildred Kelley of the city. Mrs. Hainley was a charter member of the Llyswen Methodist church.

The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 17 May 1936

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Hainley, of 98 Logan avenue, Llyswen, were held at the home at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

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Children of Levi HAINLEY and Sarah RHODES are:

29 i. Grace L.⁴ HAINLEY, born Jun 1878⁸⁵. She married ____ MILLER.

30 ii. Charles E. HAINLEY, born Sep 1880⁸⁵.

31 iii. Guy Edward HAINLEY, born 21 Mar 1883.

32 iv. Russell C. HAINLEY, born Jul 1886⁸⁵; died 26 Jun 1961 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA⁸⁶.

16. Odessa Lillian³ HAINLEY (John², Samuel¹) was born 6 Mar 1884⁸⁷, and died 24 Jul 1919⁸⁷. She married John Wesley RHOADES⁸⁷ 21 Oct 1902⁸⁸. He was born 18 Feb 1882⁸⁸, and died 27 Sep 1950⁸⁸.

Child of Odessa HAINLEY and John RHOADES is:

+ 33 i. Clemmie Elnora⁴ RHOADES, born 1903.

Generation No. 3

33. Clemmie Elnora⁴ RHOADES (Odessa Lillian³ HAINLEY, John², Samuel¹)⁸⁹ was born 1903⁹⁰. She married Sigfred RYDBOM⁹¹.

Child of Clemmie RHOADES and Sigfred RYDBOM is:

34 i. Eileen⁵ RYDBOM⁹¹. She married ____ BEERS.

Endnotes

1. Oakridge cem.

2. 1850 Census

3. Margaret Bucklen, 2414 Littlecote Lane, Richmond, VA 23236-1504

4. Eileen Beers; e-mail 5 November 1998.

5. Eileen Beers; letter, 9 February 1999.

6. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Barbara, 35, Wife."

7. 1850 Census

8. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

9. Eileen Beers; letter, 9 February 1999.

10. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Anna M., 15."

11. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

12. "The Altoona, PA "Mirror"," obituary, issue of 19 January 1920, p. 16, cols. 1-2.

13. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Michael, 13."

14. Eileen Beers; letter, 9 February 1999.

15. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

16. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 12, p. 58, 1952 volume.

17. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

18. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 12, p. 58, 1952 volume.

19. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "William F., 11."

20. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Henrietta, 10."

21. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

22. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Collection of Obituaries, volume 28, p. 106, 1942 vol..

23. Eileen Beers; letter, 9 February 1999.

24. Blair County Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Collection of Obituaries, volume 28, p. 106, 1942 vol..

25. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Samuel, 8."

26. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

27. Eileen Beers; letter, 9 February 1999.

28. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

29. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Hattie V., 6."

30. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Laura A., 4."

31. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Logan Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), dwelling 388, family 407, page 46, 24 June 1880, "Edgar A., 2."

32. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

33. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA, tombstone inscription.

34. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 66, 1949 vol..

35. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

36. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA, tombstone inscription.

37. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 66, 1949 vol..

38. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

39. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA, tombstone inscription.

40. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 63, 1949 vol..

41. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

42. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA, tombstone inscription.

43. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 5, p. 63, 1949 vol..

44. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

45. Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 13, p. 25, 1952 vol..

46. Eileen Beers; letter and package 9 Nov 1998.

47. 1850 Census

48. 1900 PA Census: Armstrong Co. Apollo Borough (Series T623, roll 1372), Ward 2, ed 1, p. 21b, lines 99-100 & p. 22a, lines 1-5, dwelling 468, dwelling 491, 14 June 1900, "John D. HAINLEY, Head, Feb 1847, 53, marr. 31 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Mill Laborer."

49. 1910 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Vandergrift Heights Borough (Series T624, roll 1432), #204 Longfellow St., ed 211, p. 3b, lines 95-97, dwelling 63, family 65, 16 April 1910, "John D. HAINLEY, Head, 63, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."