Descendants of Isabella HAIR and her two husbands, Caleb SLICK and Samuel DeWITT

for four generations

As of 26 November 2001

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Generation No. 1

1. ISABELLA³ HAIR (MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born ca 1816 in Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. PA¹, and died Aft. 1870². She married (1) CALEB SLICK ca 1834, son of JOHN SLICK and ELIZABETH WILSON. He was born ca 1809³, and died 1839 in Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. PA⁴. She married (2) SAMUEL DEWITT ca 1840. He was born ca 1808 in PA⁵, and died Aft. 1870⁵.

Notes for ISABELLA HAIR:
1840 PA Census: Somerset County, Jenner Twp, p. 117:

Isabel SLICK
Males: 1 (<5); 1 (20-30)
Females: 1 (<5)

[Note: entry is illogical, given that Isabel herself, as head
of the family, was an adult. - ed.]
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Notes for SAMUEL DEWITT:
1843 PA Tax List: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp:

Samuel DEWIT: Farmer (50); 1 horse (35); 1 cow (8)
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1850 PA Census: Fairfield Twp. Westm. Co. page 121, family #175:

Samuel DEWITT, 45, Carpenter, b. Penna., enum. date 4 Nov 1850
Isabel, 34
Joseph, 15, Laborer; William, 12; Mary, 11
Gregory, 10; Margaret, 8
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1860 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. Family #458:

Samuel DEWITT, 50, Farm Laborer, 400/70, Pa.
Isabel, 45
Mary A., 22; Gregory, 19; Margaret J., 17; Martha E., 10
James L., 5; Harrison, 3; Margaret K., 1

[Margaret K. must not be a daughter since an elder daughter is named Margaret J. ?]
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1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough, Family #64:

Samuel DEWITT, 62, Laborer, 300/100
Harrison, 14; George, 8
Isabella, 57, Keeps House
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Children of ISABELLA HAIR and CALEB SLICK are:

i. JOSEPH⁴ SLICK, b. ca 1835⁶.
2. ii. WILLIAM H. SLICK, b. 6 Jan 1836, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. PA; d. 4 Apr 1909, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA.
3. iii. MARY ANNA SLICK, b. ca 1838.

Children of ISABELLA HAIR and SAMUEL DEWITT are:

4. iv. GREGORY⁴ DEWITT, b. 23 Mar 1841; d. 4 Feb 1923, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.
5. v. MARGARET J. DEWITT, b. Nov 1842; d. 15 Nov 1904, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA.
vi. MARTHA E. DEWITT, b. 1850⁷.
vii. JAMES L. DEWITT, b. 1855⁷.

Notes for JAMES L. DEWITT:
possibly the individual in the following family:

1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. Family #47:

George MYERS, 60, Farmer, 10000/3000
Betsy, 48, Keeps House
Phoebe, 30
Phoebe, 20
Kate, 16
Isaac, 46, Laborer
Thomas WADE, 62, Laborer
McClelland MYERS, 10
James DEWITT, 15
David MYERS, 34, Brakeman P.R.R.
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6. viii. HARRISON A. DEWITT, b. Oct 1856; d. Aft. Oct 1927.
7. ix. GEORGE LINCOLN DEWITT, b. 3 Aug 1861, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 14 Feb 1937, Derry, Westmoreland Co. PA.

Generation No. 2

2. WILLIAM H.⁴ SLICK (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 6 Jan 1836 in Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. PA⁸, and died 4 Apr 1909 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA^8,9. He married MARTHA JANE MATTHEWS 1864¹⁰, daughter of WILLIAM MATTHEWS and JANE ADAMS. She was born 6 Dec 1842^10,11, and died 6 Apr 1925 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA^12,13.

Notes for WILLIAM H. SLICK:
1870 PA Census: Westmoreland County, St. Clair Twp. family 37:

William H. SLICK, 32, Laborer, $150
Martha J., 27, Keeps House
Mary E., 2
Clara B., 7/12 (b. Nov.)
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1880 PA Census: Westmoreland County, St. Clair Twp. New Florence Boro. e.d. 122, p. 16:

William SLICK, 44, Laborer
Martha J., 36, Wife, Housekeeper
Mary E., 12, daughter, going to school; Laura B., 10, daughter, going to school
James M., 8, son, going to school; Adda, 6, daughter, going to school
Harry, 5, son; Edward C., 3, son; George L., 1, son
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1900 PA Census: Westmoreland County, New Florence village, e.d. 125, p. 13:

William SLICK, Head, Jan 1836, 64, marr. 36, Pa/Pa/Pa, day laborer
Martha J., wife, Dec 1842, 57, marr. 36, 13/10, Pa/Pa/Pa
Edward C., son, May 1877, 23, single, day laborer
Sadie M., dau, Nov 1880, 19, single
William J., son, Mar 1882, 18, single, works at livery stable
Hoover, son, Apr 1885, 15, single
Frank, son, Oct 1892, 7, single
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland County, New Florence Borough, e.d. 170 family 22:

Martha J. SLICK, Head, 67, widow, 13/8, Pa/Pa/Pa
James M., son, 38, single, Railroad laborer
Hoover, son, 25, single, laborer at odd jobs
Frank C., son, 17, single, odd jobs
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1920 PA Soundex: Westmoreland County, New Florence Borough, e.d. 171, p. 2:

Martha J. SLICK, 76
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George Dallas Albert, HISTORY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Philadelphia: L.H. Everts & Co., 1882, p. 481:

Roster of Company D, Sixty-Fourth PA Vols.
1st Sergt. W.H. Slick, pro. to 1st sergt. May 5, 1865; veteran.
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The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 5 April 1909, p. 4:

W.H. Slick.

New Florence, April 5.--W.H. Slick, aged seventy-three years, and one of New Florence's oldest residents, died at his home in this place early yesterday morning. He is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Carl Krigger, of New Florence; Mrs. Ada Peden, of New Orleans; Mary, of Chicago; James and Harry, of Pitcairn; Edward, of Derry, and Hoover and Frank, at home. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, with interment in West Fairfield Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Noble, pastor of the Methodist Church, will have charge of the services. Mr. Slick was a veteran of the Civil War.
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West Fairfield Methodist Episcopal Cemetery:

SLICK:
William H. 1837-1909
Martha J. 1842-1925
Sarah A. 1880-1901
William J. 1883-1905
Frank C. 1892-1912
David H. 1885-1913
James M. 1871-1961
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Notes for MARTHA JANE MATTHEWS:
possibly this family:

1850 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp.:

William MATTHEWS, 35, Farmer
Jane, 30
Martha, 9 ***
Jonathan, 6; Johnston, 2

[from UP Church Cemetery, West Fairfield, PA:]
MATTHEWS, William, 1810-1872, Co. C 11th Pa. Regt. Inf.
MATTHEWS, Jane Adams, 1816-1898
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland County, New Florence Borough, e.d. 170 family 22:

Martha J. SLICK, Head, 67, widow, 13/8, Pa/Pa/Pa
James M., son, 38, single, Railroad laborer
Hoover, son, 25, single, laborer at odd jobs
Frank C., son, 17, single, odd jobs
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1920 PA Soundex: Westmoreland County, New Florence Borough, e.d. 171, p. 2:

Martha J. SLICK, 76
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The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 8 April 1925, p. 17:

Mrs. Martha Jane Slick.

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Martha Jane Slick were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.B. Krigger, of New Florence, and were largely attended. The deceased was a member of the New Florence Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. Her pastor, the Ref. Frank H. Callihan, was in charge of the services, assisted by the Rev. C.L. Welsh, of the United Brethren Church. Burial was in the West Fairfield Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harvey Brantlinger, John Caldwell, William Ruffner, John Trimble, W.F. Smith and F.F. Ulerich. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Slick, Mrs. Walter McCall, Mrs. William Halferty and Mrs. D.M. Slick, of this city, attended the services.

The deceased was born at Ross Mountain Park, near New Florence, on December 6, 1842, and was married about 60 years to William H. Slick, a veteran of the Civil War, in which he served as a private in the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry. His death occurred at New Florence on April 4, 1909. Mrs. Slick's death occurred on Monday morning following a week's illness. Mrs. Slick is survived by three sons and two daughters, James and Harry, of Pitcairn; Edward, at home; Mrs. Clara Krigger, of New Florence, and Mrs. James Hitt, of New Orleans; also by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister, W.J. Mathews, of Pochaontas, Ark.; James T. Mathews, of Oakland, Cal., and Mrs. Sarah Cox, of New Florence.
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Children of WILLIAM SLICK and MARTHA MATTHEWS are:
i. MARY E.⁵ SLICK, b. ca 1868¹⁴.
8. ii. CLARA B. SLICK, b. Nov 1870; d. 1944.
iii. JAMES M. SLICK, b. 1871¹⁵; d. 1961¹⁵.
iv. ADDA SLICK, b. ca 1874¹⁶.
v. HARRY SLICK, b. ca 1875¹⁶.
vi. EDWARD C. SLICK, b. May 1877¹⁷.
vii. GEORGE L. SLICK, b. ca 1879¹⁸.
viii. SADIE M. SLICK, b. Nov 1880¹⁹; d. 1901²⁰.
ix. WILLIAM J. SLICK, b. Mar 1882²¹; d. 1905²².
x. DAVID HOOVER SLICK, b. 3 Apr 1885, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA²³; d. 8 Nov 1913, Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA²⁴.

Notes for DAVID HOOVER SLICK:
Obituary from Ligonier "ECHO" newspaper:

HOOVER SLICK
Hoover Slick, age 27, died in the Memorial Hospital Johnstown of typhoid fever, Saturday November 8, 1913. He was a son of the late Wm. Slick and was employed by the P.R.R. He was taken to New Florence Saturday night and funeral services conducted by Rev.P.J. Chilcote of the M.E church Monday. He was buried in Fairfield Cemetery. The burial was in charge of the Brotherhood of R.R. Trainmen of Conemaugh. Attending the funeral were Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Matthews, of Pittsburgh: Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Slick, Mr. & Mrs. W.A. McCall of Johnstown and a large number from Conemaugh.
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Certificate of Death. File No.100809 Registered No. 967
Registration District No. 324, Primary Registration District No. 40
Copy No. 0076029 April 22, 1997
Place: Johnstown, Cambria Co Memorial Hospital
Name: Hoover D. Slick; Male, White, Single
DOB: April 3, 1885
DOD: Nov 7, 1913
Cause of death: Typhiod Fever
Physician: W.E. Matthew, Johnstown, PA
Occupation: Rail Road Brakeman
Place of Birth: New Florence, PA
Father: W.H. Slick born in PA
Mother: Martha Matthew born in PA
Informant: Harry Slick, Pitcairn, PA
Place of Burial: New Florence, PA, Date of Burial: Nov 8, 1913
Undertaker: John Henderson, Johnstown, PA
Recorder: D.T. Edwards, Nov 8, 1913
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xi. FRANK C. SLICK, b. Oct 1892²⁵; d. 1912²⁶.

3. MARY ANNA⁴ SLICK (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born ca 1838²⁷. She married (1) JOHN DECKER 22 Jan 1861 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA²⁸. He was born 1839²⁸, and died 27 Mar 1865 in Warwick Swamp, Lee's Mills, VA²⁸. She married (2) WILLIAM T. SHARPE 29 Jun 1865 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA²⁸.

Notes for JOHN DECKER:
George Dallas Albert, HISTORY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Philadelphia: L.H. Everts & Co., 1882, p. 481:

Roster of Company D, Sixty-Fourth PA Vols.
Privates: John Decker, killed at Lee's Mills March 27, 1865.
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Civil War letter, William H Slick to Mary Anna (Slick) Decker
March 28, 1865

Transcription of a letter found in the Civil War Pension files of John Decker. The letter is from William H. Slick to his sister Mary Anna (Slick) Decker. Mary Anna was the wife of John Decker. John was killed in action at Warwick Swamp, Lee's Mill, VA, March 27, 1865. William who was serving in the same unit as John wrote the letter March 28, 1865. They were on a scouting mission when John was captured and killed. Transcribed by John Decker Aug 4, 1997. Note: Portions of the letter were undecipherable.

Camp of the Penna. Calvary before Petersburg.

Dear sister,

I can state to you that I am well at this present time and I hope that this few lines may find you same well. Mary, I have sad news to communicate to you on the death of your husband Mr. John Decker. He was killed yesterday. We was out on a scout and rebels ambushed us and killed him. He was shot dead instantly. The ball entered his head at right ear and passed through his head. Heartbroken Sister, I am not able to tell you whether I will be able to have his remains sent home at the present or not. I had his body embalmed and if I can't have it sent home I will have it buried so that I can have removed after this move is over. If you want his remains sent home I will try and send it home. His remains will leave here on the 30th of this month tried to get home with is body but it is impossible to do so as we are under marching orders and I can't get home. I will send his remains to Washington City and from there his body will be sent home. I have his overcoat and blanket here and I suppose that I will have to throw them away as I have no place to put them. They captured him and after they took him they killed him, they stripped him of all his clothes and wrote a peace and pined it on his brest. Here I will send you a piece of the ball that killed him. Nothing more to write still remaining your -- ------ ------- your brother.

Mr. William H Slick

Mrs. Mary Anna Decker

Note written across letter at end. "Return to Mrs. Mary Decker care of Uncapher, Greensburg, PA."
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Child of MARY SLICK and JOHN DECKER is:

9. i. GREGORY SLICK⁵ DECKER, b. 3 Nov 1861, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 27 Jan 1907, Robinson, West Wheatfield Twp. Indiana Co. PA.

Children of MARY SLICK and WILLIAM SHARPE are:

10. ii. ANNA LIDE⁵ SHARPE, b. 22 Feb 1866, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 4 Feb 1946, Shelocta, Indiana Co. PA.
11. iii. SARAH ELIZABETH SHARPE, b. 3 Sep 1873; d. 28 Feb 1953.

4. GREGORY⁴ DEWITT (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 23 Mar 1841²⁹, and died 4 Feb 1923 in St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^30,31. He married AGNES ANN DECKER 23 Jan 1861 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA^32,33, daughter of OLIVER DECKER and NANCY JONES. She was born Feb 1840³⁴, and died 19 Nov 1929³⁵.

Notes for GREGORY DEWITT:
1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough, family #28:

Gregory DEWITT, 29, Watchman P.R.R., /150
Agnes, 29, Keeps House
Mary, 7; Stewart, 5; John, 3
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1880 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough, e.d. 122, p. 23:

Gregory DEWITT, 39, Laborer P.R.R.
Agness, 39, Wife, Housekeeper
Mary E., 17, daughter, at home; Steward, 15, son, at home
John, 12, son, at school; Etta, 10, daughter, at school
Nannie, 7, daughter; Leonard, 4, son; Ida, 2, daughter
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1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. New Florence Village e.d. 125 p. 3:

Gregory DEWITT, Apr 1838, m. 39, Teamster/Pensioner
Agnes, Feb 1840, m. 39, 11/8
Leonard W., Jun 1876; Alice L., Jun 1881; Verna, Oct 1890
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough "Thirteenth St." e.d. 170 p. 5B:

Gregory DEWITT, 69, m. 48
Agnes, 69, m. 48, 11/8
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The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 5 February 1923, p. 13:

Gregory DeWitt, of 414 Ohio street, Lorain Borough, well-known Civil War veteran and the oldest resident of that borough, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, aged 81. Death was due to ailments incidental to advanced age.

Gregory DeWitt was born at Davidsville, Somerset County, March 23, 1841, and was a son of the late Samuel and Isabelle Haire DeWitt. The family later removed to New Florence, where Gregory DeWitt and Miss Agnes Decker were married January 23, 1861, by the late Rev. Archie Henderson. Mr. DeWitt is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Edwin Hull, Conemaugh; Stewart S. DeWitt, John DeWitt and Leonard W. DeWitt, all of New Florence; Mrs. Cloyd C. Orris, Seventeenth Ward; Mrs. Charles Carbaugh, Moxham; Etta Decker, of New Florence, widow of Daniel Decker, and Mrs. Nancy Hare, of Oakhurst, Twentieth Ward. Gregory DeWitt came to Lorain about 14 years ago and had since resided there. He was a brother of Harry DeWitt, of Vine street, and George DeWitt, of Derry. Sixty-two grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren also survive.

Gregory DeWitt was living in New Florence at the time of the Civil War and went to Pittsburg July 17, 1863, where he enlisted as a member of Company B, First Battalion, Pennsylvania Cavalry. He served five months as a private in his command under Capt. George Murphy and Col. Richard Dais. Mr. DeWitt was honorably discharged in Pittsburg on December 27, 1863.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the late residence, in charge of the Rev. R.E. Penick, pastor of the Park-avenue United Brethren Church. Interment will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery near New Florence.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA:

Gregory DeWitt / Mar. 23, 1841 / Feb. 4, 1923 / Prv. Co. B. First Batt. Pa. / Cav.

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Notes for AGNES ANN DECKER:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 19 Nov 1929, p. 30:

MRS. AGNES DEWITT HAS PASSED AWAY

Octogenarian Was the Widow of Gregory DeWitt, Who Died in Feb., 1922 [1923 - ed.]

Mrs. Agnes Ann (Decker) DeWitt, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Carbaugh, of 420 Ohio street, Lorain Borough, aged 88 years. Her death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mrs. DeWitt was born near New Florence, Westmoreland County, in March, 1841, a daughter of Oliver and Nancy (Jones) Decker. Her father was a boatman and worked for a long time on the Pennsylvania Canal.

Miss Decker and Gregory DeWitt were married at New Florence in January, 1861. His death occurred in February, 1922 [1923 - ed.]. Mrs. DeWitt is survived by seven children, 55 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The sons and daughters are: Mrs. Mary Hull, of 166 Jackson street, Conemaugh; Mrs. Etta Decker, of New Florence; Mrs. Nana Hare, of Lorain Borough; Mrs. Cloyd Orris, of 149 View street; Mrs. Charles Carbaugh, of Ohio street, and Stewart and Leonard DeWitt, both of New Florence.

Mrs. DeWitt was a sister of George Decker, who passed away here many years ago; William Decker, who died in New Florence, and Oliver Decker, a Union soldier in the Civil War, who died while in Libby Prison.

Funeral services for Mrs. DeWitt will be held on Thursday afternoon at the Carbaugh home by the Rev. Dr. C.W. Winey, pastor of the Park-avenue United Brethren Church, Moxham, with interment in the Laurel Hill Furnace Cemetery, near New Florence.
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Children of GREGORY DEWITT and AGNES DECKER are:

12. i. MARY E.⁵ DEWITT, b. 23 Dec 1862; d. 20 Mar 1946, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
13. ii. STEWART A. DEWITT, b. 16 Mar 1865; d. 30 Nov 1949, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA.
14. iii. JOHN SYLVESTER DEWITT, b. 7 Jan 1868; d. 6 Feb 1923, Morgantown, Monongalia Co. WV.
15. iv. ETTA S. DEWITT, b. Jun 1870; d. 1934.
16. v. NANNIE B. DEWITT, b. Oct 1874, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA; d. Aft. 1941.
17. vi. LEONARD W. DEWITT, b. Jun 1876.
vii. IDA DEWITT, b. ca 1878³⁶; m. (1) ____ ARTLEY, Bef. 1900; m. (2) CLOYD ORRIS, Aft. 1910; b. ca 1888³⁷.

Notes for IDA DEWITT:
1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 3rd Ward, ed 120, p. 3b, lines 71-74
Series T624, roll 1323, dwelling 48, family 59, #532 Washington Street, [undated]:

Mary WAGNER, Head, 58, m (1) 39 yrs, 9 children/5 still living, Va/Ire/Scot, Boarding Mistress
George DURST, Boarder, 18, Pa/Pa/Pa, Errand Boy
Roxie PETRE, Servant, 21, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ida ARTLEY, Servant, 30, m (1) 15 yrs, 4/2, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Notes for CLOYD ORRIS:
1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Stonycreek Twp. ed 206, p. 18b, lines 51-54
Series T625, roll 1546, dwelling & family not stated, 15 January 1920:

Clyde ORRIS, head, rents home, 32, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Slaughterhouse Butcher
Ida, wife, 41, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Salesladey in Slaughterhouse
Gicegny* ARTLEY, stepson, 24, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Crane man: steel mill
McKinley ARTLEY, stepson, 23, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Shearman: steel mill
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18. viii. ALICE A. DEWITT, b. Jun 1881, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.
ix. VERNA DEWITT, b. Oct 1890³⁸.

5. MARGARET J.⁴ DEWITT (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born Nov 1842^39,40, and died 15 Nov 1904 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA⁴¹. She married JOB DECKER, son of DANIEL DECKER and SARAH MARTIN. He was born 15 Jun 1837 in Fairfield Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁴², and died 20 Jul 1899 in St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁴².

Notes for MARGARET J. DEWITT:
Indiana County, PA Genealogical & Historical Society Surname Files

Mrs. Margaret Decker died suddenly at her home in New Florence on Tuesday evening, November 15, of heart disease, aged about 60 years. Mrs. Emma Peer, a daughter of Mrs. Decker, died about three weeks ago. The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Decker were held Thursday.

[pencil date "1904"]
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Notes for JOB DECKER:
1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. Family 52:

Job DECKER, 33, Laborer
Margaret J., 27, Keeps House
Emma J., 7; Samuel, 5
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1880 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. e.d. 122 p. 9

Job DECKER, 40, Laborer
Margaret, 37, wife, Keeps House
Emma, 17, daughter
Samuel, 15, son
Elizabeth E., 8, daughter, died in Jan.
Flora, 7, daughter
Alice, 8/12, daughter, died in May
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Laurel Hill Cemetery, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA

JOB DECKER / BORN / JUNE 15, 1837 / DIED / JULY 20, 1899 / AGED 62 YR. / 1 MO. 5 DS.

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Children of MARGARET DEWITT and JOB DECKER are:

19. i. EMMA JANE⁵ DECKER, b. Oct 1863; d. Oct 1904.
20. ii. SAMUEL ST. CLAIR DECKER, b. 12 Jun 1865, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 15 Nov 1930, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.
iii. ELIZABETH E. DECKER, b. ca 1872⁴³; d. Jan 1880⁴³.
iv. FLORA DECKER, b. ca 1873⁴³.
v. ALICE DECKER, b. ca 1880⁴³; d. May 1880⁴³.

6. HARRISON A.⁴ DEWITT (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born Oct 1856^44,45, and died Aft. Oct 1927. He married MARGARET BOLE ca 1878⁴⁶. She was born 1861 in East Taylor Twp. Cambria Co. PA^47,48, and died 24 Oct 1927 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA⁴⁸.

Notes for HARRISON A. DEWITT:
1880 PA Soundex searched with no results.
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1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Latrobe 3rd Ward, ed 108, p. 4, lines 4-6
Series T623, roll 1498, dwelling 63, family 70, 2 June 1900:

Harry A. DEWITT, Head, Oct 1856, 43, m (22), Pa/Pa/Pa, Day Laborer
May, Wife, May 1864, 36, m (22), 3 children / 3 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
David J., son, May 1887, 13 [Daniel J. according to mother's obituary and subsequent census-ed.]
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[1910 PA Miracode index searched with no results. Re-try.]
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1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City 4th Ward, ed 172, p. 2a, lines 17-23
Series T625, roll 1546, dwelling 30, family 31, #527 Vine Street, 14 January 1920:

H.A. DEWITT, Head, 63, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Laborer: Electric Light Co.
Daniel J., son, 32, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Conductor: Steam R.R.
Margaret, dau, 55 [sic], married, Pa/Pa/Pa [this is probably H.A.'s WIFE, not daughter-ed.]
Mary J., dau-in-law, 29, married, Pa/Pa/Pa
Harrison A., grandson, 12, Pa/Pa/Pa; Margaret, granddau, 10, Pa/Pa/Pa
Kathryn, granddau, 7, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Notes for MARGARET BOLE:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 24 October 1927

MRS. HARRY DEWITT HAS PASSED AWAY

Deceased Was Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Bole; Born Here in 1861

Mrs. Margaret (Bole) DeWitt, wife of Harry A. DeWitt, died between 7 and 8 o'clock this morning at her home, 527 Vine street, Fourth Ward, aged 66 years. Her death was due to a complication of diseases, including heart trouble. She had been ill for the last two months. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. Samuel McWilliams, of the Franklin-street M.E. Church, with interment in Grandview Cemetery.

Mrs. DeWitt was born in East Taylor Township in 1861 and was a daughter of Isaac C. and Christina (Goughnour) Bole, who have been dead for some time. Mrs. DeWitt was one of a family of 12 children, three of whom died in infancy, the Rev. D.J. Bole 15 years ago and David K. Bole five years ago. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. James Shearer, Mrs. W.J. Kuntz, B.F. Bole, John K. Bole and Harry W. Bole, of this city, and N.H. Bole, of Pittsburg.

Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt were married here 49 years ago by the late Rev. Stephen Hildebrand. Mr. DeWitt survives her with a son, Daniel J. DeWitt, of Derry; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Phillips, of Youngstown, O., and Mrs. Percy F. Diehl, of the South Side, together with seven grandchildren. Mrs. DeWitt was identified with the Franklin-street M.E. Church and was active in lodge work.
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Children of HARRISON DEWITT and MARGARET BOLE are:
i. DAUGHTER⁵ DEWITT, m. EDWARD PHILLIPS.

Notes for EDWARD PHILLIPS:
Youngstown [Ohio] Official City Directory, 1927-28

p. 1106:
Phillips Edward A [Cora B] electrician h 146 Garfield
Phillips Edward J [Madeline A] wks Ohio Works h 31 N Richview ave

[Need to determine which of these is the correct family.]
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ii. KATHERINE DEWITT, b. ca 1882⁴⁹; m. PERCY T. DIEHL, ca 1904⁵⁰; b. ca 1882⁵¹.

Notes for PERCY T. DIEHL:
1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, Ward 6, ed 123, p. 2a, lines 13-14
Series T624, roll 1323, dwelling 27, family 27, #723 Napoleon St., 15 April 1910:

Percy T. DIEHL, Head, 28, married 6 yrs, b. Pa, parents b. Pa, Traveling Salesman: Meat Company
Katherine, wife, 28, married 6 yrs, b. Pa, parents b. Pa, 1 child / 0 still living
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21. iii. DANIEL J. DEWITT, b. May 1887.

7. GEORGE LINCOLN⁴ DEWITT (ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 3 Aug 1861 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA^52,53, and died 14 Feb 1937 in Derry, Westmoreland Co. PA^54,55. He married ANNA E. CHRISTANZ ca 1882⁵⁶. She was born 7 May 1864 in Conemaugh, PA^57,58, and died 13 Dec 1951 in Freeport, Armstrong Co. PA^59,60.

Notes for GEORGE LINCOLN DEWITT:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Derry Twp. ed 89, p. 13a line 50 & p. 13b, lines 51-53
Series T623, roll 1497

George DEWITT, Head, Aug 1861, 38, m 18, Pa/Pa/Pa, Railroad Brakeman
Anna, Wife, May 1864, 36, m. 18, 2 children / 2 still alive
Clarissa, dau, July 1883, 16; Walker, son, April 1886, 14
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Derry Borough, ed 115, p. 266, lines 95-97
Series T624, roll 1428, dwelling 484, family 493, 5 May 1910:

George L. DEWITT, Head, 48, m (1) 28 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Brakeman: RR
Anna E., wife, 43, m (1) 28 yrs, 2 children / 2 still alive, Pa/Ger/Ger
Walker A., son, 24, single
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1920 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Derry Twp. ed 88, p. 9a, lines 49-50
Series T625, roll 1662, dwelling 173, family 183, 26 January 1920:

George DEWITT, Head, 58, Pa/Oh/Pa, Railroad Conductor
Annie, wife, 56, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Coles Cemetery, Derry, Westmoreland Co. PA
[gravestone inscriptions read 21 December 1999 by Michael S. Caldwell]

DEWITT / GEORGE L. / 1861 - 1937
ANNA E. / 1864 - 1951

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
1. Place of Death: Westmoreland County, Derry Township
2. Full name: George Lincoln De Witt
3. Sex: Male
4. Color or race: White
5. Marital status: Married
5a. Husband of: Anna E. De Witt
6. Date of Birth: Aug. 3, 1861
7. Age: 75 years, 6 months, 11 days
8. Occupation: Flagman - P.R.R.
9. Industry: [blank]
10. Date last worked at this occupation: Retired Aug. 31, 1926
11. Total time (years) spent at this occupation: [blank]
12. Birthplace: New Florence, Pa.
13. Name of Father: Samuel De Witt
14. Birthplace of Father: New Florence, Pa.
15. Maiden name of Mother: Isabelle Hare
16. Birthplace of Mother: New Florence, Pa.
17. Signature of informant: Mrs. J.B. Curry [blurred signature & address, possibly Blairsville, Pa.]
18. Burial, Cremation, or Removal: Feb. 16, 1937, Derry, Westm'd Co. Pa.
19. Undertaker: J.M. Nicholson, Derry, Pa.
20. Filed: 2-15-1937, Mrs. W.A. Showalter, Registrar
21. Date of Death: Feb. 14, 1937
22. Cause of Death: Cardiac Failure, chronic myocarditis
23. If violent death, etc.: [blank]
24. (Doctor's signature): B.M. Watkins, M.D., Derry, Pa.
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Notes for ANNA E. CHRISTANZ:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
1. Place of Death: Armstrong Co. City of Freeport, 209 Sixth Street
2. Usual Residence: [same]
3. Name of Deceased: Anna E. Dewitt
4. Date of Death: Dec. 13, 1951
5. Sex: Female
6. Color or Race: White
7. Marital status: Widowed
8. Date of Birth: May 7, 1864
9. Age (in years, last birthday): 87
10. Usual occupation: Retired, House duties
11. Birthplace: Conemaugh, Pa.
12. Citizen of what country: U.S.A.
13. Father's Name: John Christanz
14. Mother's Maiden Name: unknown
15. Was Deceased ever in U.S. Armed Forces: [blank]
16. Social Security Number: none
17. Informant's own signature: Walker De Witt, 209 6th Street, Freeport, Pa.
18. Cause of Death: Carcinomatosis, due to Cancer of rt. breast
19. Operation and findings of operation: [blank]
20. Autopsy: no
21. Injury: [blank]
22. - 23. [Statement of attending physician]: death occurred at 1:25 a.m. on 13th of December
1951, signed C.A. Rogers, M.D., 423 Market St., Freeport, Pa., date 12-14-51
24. Burial: Dec. 15, 1951, Cole's Cemetery, Derry, Westmoreland Co. Pa.
25. Signature of Funeral Director: M. M. Lloyd, Freeport, Pa.
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Children of GEORGE DEWITT and ANNA CHRISTANZ are:
i. CLARISSA⁵ DEWITT, b. Jul 1883⁶¹.
ii. WALKER A. DEWITT, b. Apr 1886⁶².

Generation No. 3

8. CLARA B.⁵ SLICK (WILLIAM H.⁴, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born Nov 1870^63,64,65, and died 1944⁶⁶. She married DANIEL B. KRIGGER ca 1889⁶⁷. He was born Apr 1867^68,69, and died 1928⁷⁰.

Notes for DANIEL B. KRIGGER:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Village, ed 125, p. 146, lines 56-60
Series T623, roll 1499, dwelling 225, family 244, Ligonier Street, 21 June 1900:

Daniel B. KRIGGER, Head, April 1867, 33, m. 11, Pa/Pa/Pa, Baker
Clara B., wife, Nov 1870, 29, m. 11, 4 children / 3 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Charles M., son, March 1891, 9; Edgar W., son, March 1898, 2
Sadie A. MATTHEWS, servant, Aug 1863, 36, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Housekeeper
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1920 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough, ed 171, p. 4b, lines 81-82
Series T625, roll 1663, dwelling 105, family 108, 13th Street, 14 January 1920:

Daniel B. KRIGGER, Head, 52, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Bakery Proprietor: own shop
Clara B., wife, 50, married, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Children of CLARA SLICK and DANIEL KRIGGER are:
i. CHARLES M.⁶ KRIGGER, b. Mar 1891⁷¹; d. 1916⁷².
ii. MARTHA J. KRIGGER, b. 1895⁷²; d. 1895⁷².
iii. EDGAR W. KRIGGER, b. Mar 1898⁷³; d. 1932⁷⁴.
iv. JAMES S. KRIGGER, b. 1900⁷⁴; d. 1912⁷⁴.

9. GREGORY SLICK⁵ DECKER (MARY ANNA⁴ SLICK, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 3 Nov 1861 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁵, and died 27 Jan 1907 in Robinson, West Wheatfield Twp. Indiana Co. PA⁷⁵. He married (1) IDA BELL MILLER 7 Aug 1890 in Westmoreland Co. PA, daughter of GEORGE MILLER and SARAH DEEMER. She was born 18 May 1872⁷⁶, and died 7 Dec 1895. He married (2) PHOEBE JANE KUNKLE 27 Oct 1896 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁷. She was born 29 Dec 1872 in Branch Junction, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁷, and died 7 Sep 1952 in Berks Co. PA⁷⁷.

Notes for GREGORY SLICK DECKER:
1900 PA Census: Indiana Co. West Wheatfield Twp. ed 66, p. 8b, lines 74-81
Series T623, roll 1416, dwelling 134, family 142, 7 June 1900

Gregg DECKER, Head, Sep 1862, 37, married 4 yrs, b. Pa, parents b. Pa, Teamster
Jennie, wife, Dec 1872, 27, married 4 yrs, b. Pa, parents b. Pa.
Earl, son, Aug 1891, 8, at school; Frank, son, Jul 1893, 6
Joseph, son, Nov 1892, 7; Dollie, dau, May 1895, 5; Amanda, dau, Feb 1898, 2
William, son, May 1900, 0/12
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Notes for IDA BELL MILLER:
Westmoreland County, PA Petition of Ida J. Miller for appointment of a Guardian
No. 62, May Term, 1890

[abstract]

Ida B. Miller, a minor child of the late George Miller & Sarah Miller, late of Indiana County, Pa., deceased, of the age of 18 years on the 18 of May 1890, has no guardian, and is desirous of uniting in marriage with Gregory Decker and has no one legally authorized to give consent to such marriage.

Aug 7, 1890, the court makes choice of Susanna Deemer as her guardian.
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Marriage Notes for GREGORY DECKER and IDA MILLER:
License number 3621, issued Aug 7, 1890 in Westmoreland Co. Pennsylvania

Full name of the man: Gregory Decker
Full name of the woman: Ida B. Miller
Relationship of parties by blood or marriage: No Relation
Age of the man: 27
Age of the woman: 18
Residence of the man: Bolivar
Residence of the woman: Bolivar
Parents' names - man: Father Dead, Mary Decker
Parents' names - woman: Parents Both Dead
Guardian's name - man: [blank]
Guardian's name - woman: Susana Deemer
Consent of parents or guardian: Both consent
Color of parties: White
Occupation of Man: Laborer
Occupation of Woman: House Keeper
Place of birth - man: New Florence, Westmoreland Co.
Place of birth - woman: Indiana Co.

Consent to the Marriage of a Child or Ward:

Susana Deemer, residing at Bolivar, do hereby certify that I, the Guardian of Ida B. Miller, residing at Bolivar, who is now 18 years of age, have been informed of the intended marriage of my said Ida B. Miller, to Gregory Decker, and hereby consent to said marriage.

Susana "her X mark" Deemer

Signed in the presence of Elmer Deemer, residing at Bolivar, and Rachel Deemer, residing at Bolivar

I, C.M. Johnston, hereby certify, that on the 7 day of August, one thousand eight hundred and ninety, at Bolivar, Gregory Decker and Ida B. Miller were by me united in marriage, in accordance with license issued by the Clerk of the Orphans Court of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Numbered 3621.
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Children of GREGORY DECKER and IDA MILLER are:

i. WILBUR EARL⁶ DECKER, b. 30 Aug 1891, Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 20 Feb 1968, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA⁷⁸.
ii. GEORGE FRANKLIN DECKER, b. 28 Jul 1893, Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 23 Nov 1912, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA⁷⁸.

Children of GREGORY DECKER and PHOEBE KUNKLE are:

iii. LILLIE AMANDA⁶ DECKER, b. 27 Feb 1898, Garfield (Robinson), Indiana Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 22 Sep 1900, Garfield (Robinson), Indiana Co. PA⁷⁸.
iv. WILLIAM BENJAMIN DECKER, b. 19 May 1900, Garfield (Robinson), Indiana Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 30 Apr 1979, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁸; m. MARY ELLEN SHRUM, 27 Nov 1922, Cumberland, Allegany Co. MD⁷⁸.
22. v. WALTER THOMAS DECKER, b. 17 Sep 1902, West Wheatfield Twp. Indiana Co. PA; d. 2 Mar 1965, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co. PA.
vi. HENRY BISHOP DECKER, b. 27 Feb 1905, Garfield (Robinson), Indiana Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 7 Jan 1916, Derry, Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁸.
vii. ADAM GREGORY DECKER, b. 11 Mar 1907, Garfield (Robinson), Indiana Co. PA⁷⁸; d. 14 Nov 1918, Brenizer, Derry Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁷⁸.

10. ANNA LIDE⁵ SHARPE (MARY ANNA⁴ SLICK, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 22 Feb 1866 in New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^79,80, and died 4 Feb 1946 in Shelocta, Indiana Co. PA^81,82. She married SAMUEL ST. CLAIR DECKER ca 1886⁸³, son of JOB DECKER and MARGARET DEWITT. He was born 12 Jun 1865 in New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^84,85, and died 15 Nov 1930 in New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA^86,87.

Notes for ANNA LIDE SHARPE:
The Johnstown, PA "Daily Tribune" issue of 5 February 1946:

Mrs. Annie L. Decker

SHELOCTA -- Mrs. Annie L. (Sharpe) Decker, 79, died at 10:20 o'clock last night at her home in Shelocta. She was the widow of Samuel S. Decker.

Born in New Florence Feb. 22, 1866, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Mary Ann (Slick) Sharpe. Mrs. Decker later lived in McKeesport and moved back to New Florence for several years before coming to Shelocta seven years ago to make her home. she was a member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are six children -- Lloyd A., Johnstown; Samuel S., Pitcairn; Logan H., New Florence, and A.L. Decker, Mrs. Zora Boyer and Jane Decker, all at home. She also leaves 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth, of New York.

Friends will be received after 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Robinson Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Floyd H. Randall, pastor of the Christian Church, Indiana. Burial will take place in Laurel Hill Furnace Cemetery, New Florence.
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Notes for SAMUEL ST. CLAIR DECKER:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. ed 125, p. 3b, lines 61-69
Series T623, roll 1499, dwelling 48, family 50, 7 June 1900:

Samuel S. DECKER, Head, Jun 1865, 34, m. 14 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Wood chopper
Annie L., wife, Feb 1868, 32, m. 14 yrs, 7 children / 7 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
May M., dau, May 1887, 13; Reed, son, Feb 1890, 10; Zora, dau, Dec 1891, 8
Jane, dau, Sep 1893, 6; Clifford, son, Nov 1895, 4
Albert, son, Oct 1897, 2; Samuel S., son, Feb 1900, 3/12
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Indiana County, PA Genealogical & Historical Society Surname Files

NEW FLORENCE, Nov. 16 -- Samuel S. Decker, Sr., aged 65, life-long resident of this place, died at 3:10 o'clock Saturday morning at his home. Mr. Decker is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie Sharp Decker, and the following children: Jean, Albert, Samuel and Frank at home; Mrs. Mary Livingston, South Brownsville; Mrs. Zora Boyer, Shelocta; Mrs. Clifford J. Decker, Pittsburgh, and Logan and Lloyd, both of New Florence. Ten grandchildren and a great-grandchild survives. Funeral services were conducted at 7:30 o'clock last evening at the Decker home. Interment was in the Laurel Hill cemetery at 9:30 o'clock this morning.

[pencil date "11-17-30"]
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Westmd. County, Borough of New Florence
Full Name: Samuel St. Clair Decker
Residence: New Florence, Pa.
Sex: Male
Color: White
Marital Status: Married
Husband of: Annie L. Decker
Date of Birth: June 12, 1865
Age: 65 years, 5 mos, 3 days
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: New Florence, Westm'd Co. Pa.
Name of Father: John [Job-ed.] Decker
Birthplace of Father: New Florence, Westm'd Co. Pa.
Maiden Name of Mother: Margaret DeWitt
Birthplace of Mother: New Florence, Westm'd Co. Pa.
Informant: Mrs. S.S. Decker
Date of Death: Nov. 15, 1930
Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage
Contributory: Arterio sclerosis
Place and Date of Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 11-17-1930
Undertaker: W.S. Clarke & Sons, New Florence, Pa.
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Children of ANNA SHARPE and SAMUEL DECKER are:

i. MAY M.⁶ DECKER, b. May 1887^88,89; m. FRANK LIVINGSTONE.
ii. HARVEY REED DECKER, b. Feb 1890^90,91; d. 9 Jul 1922, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁹²; m. TABITHA V. MCNEELEY; b. 1900⁹²; d. 9 Jul 1922, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA⁹².

Notes for HARVEY REED DECKER:
Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Surname and Obituary Files

Man and Wife Drown Near New Florence

Sugar Run Dam Tragedy

A quiet Sunday outing in the woods at Sugar Run dam, about three miles east of New Florence, participated in by the families of H. Reed Decker and Frank Shannon, residing between New Florence and Seward, was brought to a tragic ending about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the heads of one of the families, Mr. and Mrs. Decker, were drowned. Mr. Decker gave up his life in an attempt to rescue his wife, the bodies of both being found in embrace by J.L. Campbell of Wilkinsburg, who worked for more than an hour before he succeeded in bringing them to the surface.

Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Shannon and the two Shannon children went into the dam where the water was believed to be shallow to take a plunge before their departure. Mr. Decker and Mr. Shannon had been in for a plunge earlier in the day and did not accompany them.

Suddenly the two women and the two Shannon children got beyond their depth in a hold in the dam where the water was from 10 to 16 feet deep, and just as quickly both Decker and Shannon sprang into the water to rescue them. Mr. Decker it is said was not a good swimmer and he fought a losing battle, sinking with Mrs. Decker in a very short time. Mr. Shannon was able to reach his wife and both children and he brought them safely to land. Although he was exhausted as a result of his struggles in the water, he attempted to lend aid to Mr. and Mrs. Decker, but both had disappeared and their bodies did not rise to the surface. Mr. Campbell and others worked an hour before the former located the bodies in embrace at the bottom of the dam and brought them to the surface. The dam furnishes a water supply for the Pennsylvania railroad and it is said that in some places it is 50 or 60 feet deep.

Member of Large Family

H. Reed Decker was about 33 years of age and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Decker of New Florence. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a young son and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Zora Boyer, Miss Jean Decker, Logan, Samuel, Frank and Lloyd Decker, all of New Florence; Mrs. May Livingston, Brownsville, and Clifford Decker, Pittsburgh. He was a member of the United Brethren church of New Florence and was employed by the Werder Coal Co. He spent his entire life in the neighborhood of New Florence.

Mrs. Decker, aged 30, whose maiden name was Tabitha McNeely, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah McNeely. For many years the McNeely family resided in New Florence, where Mrs. McNeely died a number of years ago. She is survived by her father now a resident of Seward, and several brothers and sisters, together with the young son already mentioned. Mrs. Decker also was a member of the New Florence United Brethren church.

The funeral probably will take place in New Florence tomorrow afternoon.

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[a second clipping follows]

NEW FLORENCE, July 11. - Funeral services for H. Reed Decker, aged 32, and his wife, Tabitha McNeely Decker, aged 24, both of whom were drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in Sugar Run dam, near here, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mr. Decker's father, Samuel Decker of Laurel Hill Furnace, by the Rev. A.J. Orlidge, pastor of the local United Brethren Church. Interment will be made in Laurel Hill cemetery.

[pencil date "7-11-1922"]
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Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Surname and Obituary Files

Mr. and Mrs. Reed Decker and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shannon, of near New Florence, went to Sugar Run, a short distance from their homes, to the dam of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The two women and two of Shannon's children were in wading when they got into a deep hole. The men went to their rescue. Shannon is a good swimmer and he succeeded in rescuring his wife and two children. Decker was not a good swimmer and he and his wife drowned with their arms about each other, in which condition they were brought to the surface a couple of hours after the accident. Mr. Decker was aged 33 and his wife 30 years. They are survived by a small son. Mrs. Decker was Miss Tabitha McNeeley before her marriage. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial made at New Florence.

[No date; Harvey Reed Decker and his wife Tabitha McNeeley died in 1922, according to their tombstones in Laurel Hill Cemetery, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.]
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Laurel Hill Cemetery, New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA

DECKER
HARVEY REED 1890 - 1922
TABITHA V. 1900 - 1922

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iii. ZORA DECKER, b. Dec 1891^93,94; m. ELMER BOYER.
iv. JANE DECKER, b. Sep 1893^95,96.
v. CLIFFORD J. DECKER, b. Nov 1895^97,98; m. ANNA CARBAUGH.
vi. ALBERT L. DECKER, b. Oct 1897^99,100; d. 1962¹⁰¹.
vii. SAMUEL ST. CLAIR DECKER, b. Feb 1900^102,103; m. ALICE MURPHY.
23. viii. LOGAN HULL DECKER, b. 1903; d. 1955, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
ix. LLOYD ANSLEY DECKER, b. 1905¹⁰⁴; d. 1963¹⁰⁴; m. EVELYN NAUGLE, 1926¹⁰⁵.
x. FRANK VINCENT DECKER, b. 1909¹⁰⁵.

11. SARAH ELIZABETH⁵ SHARPE (MARY ANNA⁴ SLICK, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 3 Sep 1873¹⁰⁶, and died 28 Feb 1953¹⁰⁶. She married DAVID ELMER DECKER 5 Sep 1890 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹⁰⁷, son of JOHN DECKER and ISABELLA DAVIS. He was born 24 Mar 1870 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹⁰⁸, and died 18 Apr 1951¹⁰⁸.

Notes for DAVID ELMER DECKER:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. ed 125, p. 3a, lines 41-47
Series T623, roll 1499, dwelling 45, family 47, 6 June 1900:

Elmer D. DECKER, Head, Mar 1872, 28, m. 9 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Teamster
Lizzie, Wife, Sep 1872, 27, m. 9 yrs, 5 children / 5 still alive, Pa/Un/Pa
Walter, son, Dec 1891, 8; Russel, son, Jul 1893, 6; Stewart J., Jun 1895, 4
Laura B., dau, Jan 1897, 3; Ralph L.*, son, Jan 1899, 1
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Children of SARAH SHARPE and DAVID DECKER are:

i. WALTER JAY⁶ DECKER, b. 17 Dec 1891¹⁰⁹; d. Feb 1963, NJ¹¹⁰; m. IRENE RESSLER, 13 Oct 1915, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA¹¹¹; b. 10 Nov 1897^112,113,114; d. 11 Jun 1979¹¹⁴.

Marriage Notes for WALTER DECKER and IRENE RESSLER:
Indiana County, Pennsylvania Marriage Record
Volume 23, p. 256, license #4355

Walter J. Decker, 23, teamster, born St. Clair Twp. Westm. Co. PA, res. Cramer, Indiana Co. PA, s/o David E. Decker, farmer (b. Westm. Co.) and Elizabeth (Sharp) Decker, housewife (b. Huntingdon Co.), res. Westm. Co., to

Irene Ressler, 18, b. Cramer, PA, res. same, d/o Henry Ressler (dead, b. Indiana Co.) & Jemimah Detwiler Ressler (b. Cambria Co., res. Cramer, PA), housekeeper

married 13 October 1915 at Johnstown, PA by Will J. Lambert, alderman
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ii. RUSSELL RAY DECKER, b. 26 Jul 1893¹¹⁵; d. Sep 1976, Bushnell, FL¹¹⁶.
iii. STEWART IRWIN DECKER, b. 17 Jan 1895¹¹⁷; d. 21 Sep 1971, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹¹⁷.
iv. LAURA BELLE DECKER, b. 14 Jan 1897¹¹⁸; d. 29 Sep 1986¹¹⁸; m. (1) ERNEST HARRIMAN; m. (2) ____ JANAKES.
v. RALPH LOUIS DECKER, b. Jan 1899¹¹⁸; d. Jun 1920¹¹⁸.
vi. DAVID ELMER DECKER, b. 31 Jan 1901¹¹⁹; d. 4 Sep 1978, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA¹¹⁹; m. EDNA S. HILL.
vii. GRACE DARLING DECKER, b. 1902¹²⁰; d. 1903¹²⁰.
viii. MAUD MARIE DECKER, b. 1904¹²⁰.
ix. PAUL THOMAS DECKER, b. 1906¹²⁰.
x. JOSEPH CURTIS DECKER, b. 17 Sep 1907¹²⁰.
xi. HARRY HARRISON DECKER, b. 7 Feb 1909¹²¹; d. Mar 1979, Blairsville, Indiana Co. PA¹²¹; m. VIOLA NAUGLE; b. 1912¹²²; d. 1985¹²².
xii. JAMES WILLIAM DECKER, b. 1910¹²³; d. 1918¹²³.
xiii. CHARLES ADRIAN DECKER, b. 1911¹²³; d. 1950¹²³.
xiv. BLANCHE IDA DECKER, b. Jul 1912¹²³; m. ____ BERGIVEN.
xv. CLARENCE CARENE DECKER, b. 1913¹²³; d. 1918¹²³.
xvi. BEULAH MAY DECKER, b. 2 Sep 1914¹²³.
xvii. OSCAR K. DECKER, b. 3 May 1916¹²³; d. Sep 1976, NY¹²⁴.

12. MARY E.⁵ DEWITT (GREGORY⁴, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 23 Dec 1862¹²⁵, and died 20 Mar 1946 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA. She married EDSON REED HULL 14 Sep 1882¹²⁵, son of TOBIAS HULL and MARGARET BRADY. He was born 16 Oct 1863 in St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA¹²⁶, and died 29 Oct 1902 in St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA¹²⁶.

Notes for Mary E. DEWITT:

The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 21 March 1946

Mrs. Mary Hull Dies at Age 83

Mrs. Mary E. Hull, 83, of 425 Oak St., Conemaugh, widow of the late Edison R. Hull, died at 8:14 p.m. yesterday at Memorial Hospital where she had been a medical patient since Mar. 4. Mrs. Hull resided with a son, Raymond. She was born on Dec. 23, 1862, in New Florence, a daughter of the late Gregory and Margaret (Decker) DeWitt. [Mary's mother's first name was actually Agnes - ed.]

In addition to Raymond Hull, previously mentioned, she leaves six other children-Francis, also at home; Mrs. Irene Headrick, Fifth St., Conemaugh; Mrs. Edna Krutch, Franklin Bor.; Margaret and Dollie, both of Pittsburgh, and Chalmer, Vinco. She also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hull was a sister of Leonard and Stewart DeWitt, both of New Florence, and Mrs. Alice Carbaugh and Mrs. Nan Haire, both of Johnstown.

Mrs. Hull had resided in the Conemaugh section for many years. She was a member of the Conemaugh United Brethren Church. Friends will be received after 6 p.m. today at the Davis Funeral Home where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday by Rev. G. E. Householder. Interment will be in Headrick's Cemetery.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Cambria County, Johnstown, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
Usual Residence: 425 Oak Street, Conemaugh, Cambria County, Penna.
Length of stay in hospital: 2 weeks
Length of stay in this community: Life
Full Name: MRS. MARY E. HULL
Sex: F
Color: W
Name of Husband: Edson
Birth Date of Deceased: 12-23-1862
Age: 83 years, 2 mos, 27 days
Birthplace: New Florence, Pa.
Usual Occupation: Housewife
Name of Father: Gregory DeWitt
Birthplace of Father: Pa.
Maiden Name of Mother: Margaret [Agnes - ed.] Decker
Birthplace of Mother: Pa.
Informant: Raymond Hull, Conemaugh, Pa.
Place and Date of Burial: Headricks Cemetery, Cambria Co. Pa., 3-23-1946
Date of Death: 3-20-1946, 8:14 pm
Cause of Death: Peritonitis
Due to: Perforation of gastric carcinoma
Other Conditions: Hypertensive & cardio vascular disease
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Children of MARY DEWITT and EDSON HULL are:

i. RAYMOND LEROY⁶ HULL, b. 17 Sep 1883¹²⁷.
ii. MELVA IRENE HULL, b. 8 Dec 1884¹²⁷.
iii. LAWRENCE AMBROSE HULL, b. 22 Apr 1886¹²⁷.
iv. MAGGIE MAY HULL, b. 26 Jul 1888¹²⁷.
v. CHALMER HULL, b. 5 Sep 1890¹²⁷.
vi. ANNIE BELLE HULL, b. 16 Dec 1892¹²⁷.
vii. RUSSELL PRESTON HULL, b. 15 Jan 1895¹²⁸; d. 9 Oct 1900¹²⁸.
viii. EDNA PEARL HULL, b. 7 Jul 1896¹²⁹; d. 27 Jun 1955¹²⁹; m. MICHAEL KRUTCH; d. 3 Aug 1931¹²⁹.

Notes for EDNA PEARL HULL:
Obituary, posted by Michele Krutch-Paonessa <ganm@twd.net> on Wed, 19 May 1999

KRUTCH -- Mrs Edna Pearl, 58, 241 Main Street, Franklin Borough, died at 5 PM June 27, 1955, in Lee
Hospital. Born in New Florence, July 8, 1896, daughter of Edson and Mary (DeWitt) Hull. Husband, Michael, died Aug. 3, 1931. Survived by two sons, William James, at home, and Michael Jr. of Ohio, and these brothers and sisters: Raymond, 300 Railroad Street, Conemaugh; Irene, wife of George Hedrick, Fifth Street, Conemaugh; Chalmer, Vinco; Mrs Margaret Harris and Mrs. Dollie Burrell, both of Pittsburgh, and Francis, Conemaugh. Friends received after 6 PM Tuesday in Carl E. Davis Funeral Home, Conemaugh. Funeral service, 10 AM Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Father Edmund L. Caine. Interment, Headrick's Cemetery.
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ix. DOLLY C. HULL, b. 23 Dec 1899¹²⁹.
x. FRANCIS R. HULL, b. 21 Aug 1902¹²⁹; d. 1969¹²⁹.

13. STEWART A.⁵ DEWITT (GREGORY⁴, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 16 Mar 1865¹³⁰, and died 30 Nov 1949 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹³⁰. He married SALLIE CLIFFORD HULL 22 Mar 1888 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹³¹, daughter of TOBIAS HULL and MARGARET BRADY. She was born 29 Oct 1869 in St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA¹³², and died 27 Jun 1963 in Raymond Hospital, Johnstown, PA¹³².

Notes for STEWART A. DEWITT:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. New Florence Village e.d. 125 p. 2:

Steward A. DEWITT, Mar 1865, m. 12, Day laborer
Sallie C., Oct 1869, m. 12, 6/5
Roy H., Jun 1889; Edward L., Jan 1891; Winter S., Dec 1892
Willis F., Dec 1894; Garnet M., Sep 1899
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland County, St. Clair Twp. e.d. 187, p. 13A:

Stewart A. DEWITT, 45, m. 22, Farmer
Sally, 41, m. 22, 11/8
Roy H., 20; Edward L., 19; Winter S., 17; William F., 15
Garnet, 10; Frank W., 8; Mary A., 6; Clifford J., 2
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1920 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. Seward ed 200 p. 2A:

Stuart A. DEWITT, 54
Sallie C., 50
Garnet M., 20; Frank W., 17; Mary A., 14
Clifford J., 13; Mildred M., 8; Erma B., 5
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The Ligonier, PA "Echo" issue of 2 Decembr 1949, p. 1:

St. Clair Township Road Supervisor Dies

At his home in New Florence at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning occurred the death of Stewart A. DeWitt. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregory DeWitt, he was born March 16, 1865. Mr. DeWitt was the chairman of the Republican Committee in St. Clair township of which he was a lifelong resident. He served as road supervisor for 45 years, recently having been reelected for a six year term. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sallie C. Hull DeWitt and the following children: Roy and Winter, of New Florence, Edward, of Pitcairn, William, of Johnstown; Mrs. Garnet Bailey, of Greensburg, Mrs. Erma Pesci, of Blairsville; Mrs. Mildred Prisk, of New Florence and Frank and Jay at home. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Four children preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence. The Rev. David F. Fleger, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church was in charge of the service.
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Notes for SALLIE CLIFFORD HULL:
Obituary, posted by Michele Krutch-Paonessa <ganm@twd.net> on Wed, 19 May 1999

DeWITT -- Sallie C., 93, New Florence R.D. 1, died evening of June 27, 1963, at Raymond Hospital,
Johnstown. Born Oct. 29, 1869, in St. Clair Township, daughter of Tobias and Margaret (Brady) Hull. Preceded in death by husband, Stewart A., in 1949, and 4 children. Survived by the following children: Roy, New Florence; Edward, Turtle Creek; Winter, New Florence; William, Park Avenue, Johnstown; Mrs Garnet Bailey, Greensburg; Frank and Jay, at home; Mrs. Mildred Prisk, New Florence R.D. 1, and Mrs. Erma Pesci, Blairsville. Also 18 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. Member of St. John's Lutheral Church, New Florence. Friends received at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, the Rev. K. J. Hanna. Interment Laurel Hill Furnace, New Florence.
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Children of STEWART DEWITT and SALLIE HULL are:

24. i. ROY H.⁶ DEWITT, b. 22 Jun 1889, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 17 Mar 1972, Lee Hospital, Johnstown, PA; bur. Pitcairn, PA.
25. ii. EDWARD L. DEWITT, b. Jun 1891.
26. iii. WINTER S. DEWITT, b. 3 Dec 1892, St. Clair Twp. Westm. Co. PA; d. 15 Apr 1989, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA.
iv. WILLIAM F. DEWITT, b. 30 Dec 1894; d. 18 Jun 1967; m. FLORENCE MARSHALL.

Notes for WILLIAM F. DEWITT:
Obituary, posted by Michele Krutch-Paonessa <ganm@twd.net> on Wed, 19 May 1999

DeWITT -- William F., 72, 658 Park Avenue, died at 4:50 AM June 18, 1967, at Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1894, in New Florence, son of Stewart and Sally (Hull) DeWitt. Preceded in death by parents, and sister Mrs. Mary Haire. Survived by widow, former Florence Marshall, and niece Mrs. Pauline Harnish, 901 Ash Street. Brother of Roy and Winter, both of New Florence; Frank and Jay, both of Johnstown; Edward, Turtle Creek; Mrs. Mildred Prisk, New Florence; Mrs. Garnet Bailey, Greensburg, and Mrs. Erma Pesci, Blairsville. member of Trinity Lutheran Church; Conemaugh Aerie 1811, F.O.E.; American Legion, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen. Veteran of World War I. Retired PRR employee. Friends received from 7 to 9 PM Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Tuesday at John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, the Rev. David N. Finney. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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v. GARNET M. DEWITT, b. Sep 1899; d. Aft. 1989¹³³; m. ___ BAILEY.
vi. FRANK W. DEWITT, b. 5 Feb 1902, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹³⁴; d. 16 Apr 1977, Windber Hospital, Windber, PA¹³⁴; m. MARY HAMMER; d. Aft. 1977¹³⁵.
27. vii. MARY A. DEWITT, b. 14 Feb 1905; d. 10 Mar 1946, bur. Laurel Hill Cem. New Florence, PA.
viii. JAY CLIFFORD DEWITT, b. 24 Aug 1907, New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹³⁶; d. 8 Jun 1974, Memorial Hospital, Johnstown; bur. Laurel Hill Cem.¹³⁶.
28. ix. MILDRED M. DEWITT, b. ca 1912; d. Aft. 1995.
x. ERMA B. DEWITT, b. ca 1915; d. Aft. 1989¹³⁷; m. _____ PESCI.

14. JOHN SYLVESTER⁵ DEWITT (GREGORY⁴, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 7 Jan 1868, and died 6 Feb 1923 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co. WV¹³⁸. He married (1) PHOEBA ALBERTA BERRYHILL 24 Dec 1887 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹³⁹, daughter of SMITH BERRYHILL and REBECCA REED. She was born 16 Dec 1870¹⁴⁰, and died 21 Mar 1909¹⁴¹. He married (2) MATILDA ORNER ca 1912. She was born ca 1891¹⁴².

Notes for JOHN SYLVESTER DEWITT:
1910 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Borough "Thirteenth St." e.d. 170 p. 5B:

John S. DEWITT, 44, widow
Pearl B., 19; Smith, 16; Herbert, 11
Alice, 7; Golden, 6, [daughter]; Vera, 3
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1920 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. ed 200 p. 4A:

John S. DEWITT, 42
Millida E., 29
Vera M., 11; John S., 7; Claire A., 5, dau
Charles W., 3 9/12; Nelie D., 1 5/12
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Children of JOHN DEWITT and PHOEBA BERRYHILL are:

i. JESSIE VALERIE⁶ DEWITT, b. 22 Feb 1888¹⁴³.
ii. JOSEPHINE ELSIE DEWITT, b. 13 Mar 1889¹⁴³; m. _____ OSWALD.
iii. PEARL BERTHA DEWITT, b. 21 Jul 1890¹⁴³.
iv. VERNICE CHETWYNN DEWITT, b. 14 Mar 1892¹⁴³; d. 30 Jul 1985¹⁴³.
v. SMITH GREGORY DEWITT, b. 5 Jun 1894¹⁴⁴; d. 16 May 1962¹⁴⁵.
vi. CORA ANN DEWITT, b. 13 Aug 1895¹⁴⁵; d. 30 Dec 1900¹⁴⁵.
vii. FRANK DEWITT, b. 18 Jun 1897¹⁴⁵; d. 26 Dec 1900¹⁴⁵.
viii. HERBERT LLEWELLYN DEWITT, b. 18 Jan 1899¹⁴⁵.
ix. ALICE LAVERNE DEWITT, b. 3 Oct 1901¹⁴⁵.
x. GOLDEN SYLVANIA DEWITT, b. 9 Mar 1903¹⁴⁵; d. 29 Jan 1984, Morgantown, Monongalia Co. WV¹⁴⁵.
xi. JENNIE FLORENCE DEWITT, b. 15 Jul 1904¹⁴⁵; d. 17 Apr 1905¹⁴⁵.
xii. VERA MARGARET DEWITT, b. 24 Mar 1907¹⁴⁵; d. 23 Oct 1937¹⁴⁵.
xiii. BRYSON READE DEWITT, b. 19 Mar 1909¹⁴⁵.

Children of JOHN DEWITT and MATILDA ORNER are:

xiv. JOHN SYLVESTER⁶ DEWITT, b. ca 1913; d. 1980¹⁴⁶.
xv. CLAIRE A. DEWITT, b. ca 1915; m. _____ ZIMMERMAN.
29. xvi. CHARLES W. DEWITT, b. 21 Oct 1915, Seward, Westmoreland Co. PA; d. 10 Sep 1986, Seward, Westmoreland Co. PA.
xvii. NELLIE D. DEWITT, b. 28 Sep 1917^147,148; m. FRANK M. SHINGLER; b. 17 Aug 1913¹⁴⁸; d. 28 Sep 1973¹⁴⁸.
xviii. CARL DEWITT, b. 17 Oct 1922, Seward, Westmoreland Co. PA¹⁴⁹; d. 19 Apr 1987, Natrona Heights, PA¹⁴⁹; m. ANNA MARY VARNER.

15. ETTA S.⁵ DEWITT (GREGORY⁴, ISABELLA³ HAIR, MATTHEW², JOHN¹) was born 27 Jun 1870¹⁵⁰, and died 21 Apr 1934¹⁵¹. She married DANIEL H. DECKER 10 May 1888 in New Florence, Westmoreland Co. PA¹⁵², son of CHARLES DECKER and MARY FRANTZ. He was born 9 May 1860¹⁵³, and died 3 May 1918¹⁵³.

Notes for Etta S. DEWITT:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Westmoreland County, Borough of New Florence
Full Name: ETTA S. DECKER
Sex: female
Color: white
Marital Status: widowed
Husband's Name: Daniel Decker
Date of Birth: June 27, 1870
Age: 63 years, 9 mos, 24 days
Occupation: Housewife
Birthplace: New Florence, Penna.
Name of Father: Gregory DeWitt
Birthplace of Father: Penna.
Maiden Name of Mother: Agnes Decker
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Earl Decker, Hermonie, Pa.
Date of Death: Apr. 21, 1934
Cause of Death: Bronchopneumonia
Place and Date of Burial: Laurel Hill Cem., New Florence, Pa., Apr. 23, 1934
Undertaker: R.S. Wagner, New Florence, Pa.
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Notes for DANIEL H. DECKER:
1900 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. St. Clair Twp. New Florence Village e.d. 125 p. 3:

Daniel DECKER, Apr 1860, m. 11, Chopping in woods
Etta C., Jun 1870, m. 11, 5/5
Myrtle O., Feb 1889; Alva E., Feb 1891, son
Leonard William, Apr 1894; Mary R., Mar 1896
Samuel H., Nov 1899
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1910 PA Census: Westmoreland County, St. Clair Twp. "Laurel Hill Road" e.d. 187, sheet 7B:

Daniel DECKER, 50, m. 22, Farmer
Ettie S., 40, m. 22, 10/10
Myrtle, 21; Earl, 19; Leonard, 16; Mary, 13
Samuel, 11; John, 9; Edward, 7; Hermon, 5
Melvin, 3; Clyde, 3/12, [census dated 30 Apr 1910]
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1920 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. New Florence Boro. ed 171 p. 2B:

"Ella" S. DECKER, 49, widow
Alva E., 25
Mary A., 23; Samuel H., 20; John F., 18
Edward S., 16; Herman A., 14; Melva M., 12
Clyde M., 10; Warren E., 7
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Children of ETTA DEWITT and DANIEL DECKER are:
i. MYRTLE O.⁶ DECKER, b. Feb 1889¹⁵⁴.