Descendants of George L. HELSEL and his two wives,

Sarah SINGER and Elizabeth LIGHTNER

 

as of 20 December 2003

 

Generation No. 1

Return to Helsel Outline

1.  George L.5 HELSEL  (John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 26 Jul 1822 in Bedford Co. PA1, and died 10 Jul 1894 in Gaysport, Blair Co. PA2,3.  He married (1) Sarah SINGER.  She was born 19 Dec 18134, and died 21 Oct 18595.  He married (2) Elizabeth LIGHTNER 3 Aug 18656, daughter of William LIGHTNER and Tracy MARKS.  She was born 20 Nov 18356, and died 22 Aug 19036.

 

Notes for George L. HELSEL:

 

Newry Lutheran Church Birth and Baptism Record

 

Johannes Helsel und frau, ist ein son gebohrn Juli den 26, 1822, sein Namme Georg

 

[John Helsel and wife, was a son born July the 26, 1822, his name George.]

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1850 PA Census: Cambria Co. Jackson Twp. p. 195, lines 7-10

Series M432, roll 761, dwelling 20, family 20, 18 October 1850

 

George HELSELL, 32, Labourer, Pa., cannot read or write

Sarah, 33, Pa., cannot read or write

John W., 3; David, 8/12

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[Possibly the George in the following record, although the age is much too high; I could not find George elsewhere in the 1860 census of Pennsylvania - ed.]

 

1860 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. P.O. East Freedom, p. 184

Series M653, roll 1078, dwelling 303, family 303, 14 June 1860

 

John HELSEL, 28, Day Laborer, b. Pa

Margt, 23

Henry, 1; Jane, 7/12

Jane HELSEL, 68

George, 46

Albert, 7

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1870 PA Census: Blair Co. Gaysport Boro, P.O. Hollidaysburg, p. 213a, lines 12-15

Series M593, roll 1309, dwelling 95, family 95, 28 June 1870

 

George HELSEL, age 48, Lime Burner, $400 Real Estate / $100 Personal Estate, b. Penna.

Elizabeth, age 35, Keeping House, b. Penna.

Clarissa, age 4; Margaret, age 2

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1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Gaysport Borough, ed 168, p. 5, lines 42-47

Series T9, roll 1103, dwelling 46, family 46, 4 June 1880

 

George HELSEL, age 50, married, Laborer, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Elizabeth, age 44, wife, married, House Keeper, b. Penna., father b. Virginia, mother b. Penna.

Claressa, age 13, dau, at school; Maggie, age 11, dau, at school; Blanch, age 8, dau, at school

Tracy LIGHTNER, age 72, mother-in-law, widowed, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

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from Dr. William D. Hall's Burial Record of Union Servicemen, Blair County

(as cited in Blair Co. Genealogical Society Newsletter Vol. 16, No. 3, p. 10)

 

George S. HELSEL, Age 68, Private Co. C, 53rd PA, died Jul 10, 1894 of Asthma bur. Newry

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The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 11 Jul 1894, p. 4, col. 1

 

GEORGE HELSEL

 

Died at his home in Gaysport yesterday. He was about 73 years of age and had been an invalid for years. During the civil war he enlisted in the union army. The deceased was married twice. His children by his first wife are John of Ore Hill, Calvin of Duncansville, Arthur of Saxton, David of Gaysport, and Mrs. John McIntyre of Reservoir. His second wife and three daughters also survive him. The remains will be taken to Newry tomorrow morning for interment.

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Newry Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, Blair Twp. Blair Co. PA

Transcribed 30 Dec 2001 by Michael S. Caldwell

 

GEO. L. HELSEL / DIED / JULY 10, 1894 / [remainder buried]

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Notes for Sarah SINGER:

 

1860 PA Mortality Schedule

 

HELSEL, Sarah, age 44, d. Oct [1859] of Consumption

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Newry Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, Blair Twp. Blair Co. PA

Transcribed 30 Dec 2001 by Michael S. Caldwell

 

SARAH / Wife of / GEORGE HELSEL / Died Oct. 21. 1859 / Aged 45 Years / 10 ms. & 2 days

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Children of George HELSEL and Sarah SINGER are:

 

+      2                 i.    John Wesley6 HELSEL, born 6 Feb 1847; died 19 Mar 1919.

+      3                ii.    David C. HELSEL, born 3 Apr 1850 in PA; died 21 Feb 1931 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA.

+      4               iii.    Mary Jane HELSEL, born Jun 1851; died 1919.

        5               iv.    Arthur HELSEL.

        6                v.    Calvin HELSEL.

 

Children of George HELSEL and Elizabeth LIGHTNER are:

 

+      7                 i.    Clarissa6 HELSEL, born 4 Aug 1866; died 10 Apr 1926.

+      8                ii.    Margaret HELSEL, born ca 1868; died Aft. 1930.

        9               iii.    Blanche HELSEL, born 18726; died Aft. 1930.  She married ____ RODKEY; died Bef. 1930.

 

Notes for Blanche HELSEL:

 

1930 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 2, #1115 Fifth Ave., ed 7-6, p. 7a, lines 44-47

Series T626, roll 2004, dwelling 165, family 165, 10 April 1930

 

George C. KEIRN, Head, owns home, value $3,800, age 66, widowed, first marr. at age 32, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Retired: P.R.R. Company

Elizabeth S., dau, age 30, single, Clerk: Grocery Store; Frank J., son, age 23, single

Blanch RODKEY, sister-in-law, age 56, widowed, first marr. at age 30, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.,

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Generation No. 2

 

2.  John Wesley6 HELSEL (George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 6 Feb 18476,7, and died 19 Mar 19198.  He married Henrietta Jane REFFNER Apr 18708,9, daughter of Henry REFFNER and Elizabeth KLOTZ.  She was born 30 Sep 1850 in South Woodbury Twp. Bedford Co. PA10,11, and died 31 Jul 1937 in South Woodbury Twp. Bedford Co. PA12,13.

 

Notes for John Wesley HELSEL:

 

1870 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. P.O. Hollidaysburg, p. 340a, lines 21-22

Series M593, roll 1310, dwelling 59, family 56, 20 June 1870

 

John W. HELSEL, 22, Farm Laborer, $100 Personal Estate, b. Pa., married in April

Harrietta, 19, Keeping House

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1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury West Twp. p. 77

 

John HELSEL, 39, laborer, b. Pa

Jane, 29, Keeping house, b. Pa

Minnie B., 9; Mary A., 1

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1900 PA Soundex: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp., 34/32/3/62

 

John W. HELSEL, Feb 1847

Jane, wife, Sep 1850

Harrison, son, Dec 1883; Carrie, dau, Aug 1890; David, son, May 1894

Loretta FREDRIC, dau, Oct 1881

Jesse C. FREDRIC, g-son, May 1899

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1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18

Series T624, roll 1312, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910

 

John W. HELSEL, Head, 63, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer

Harrietta Jane, wife, 59, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, 7 children / 5 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Carrie, dau, 19; Irvin, son, 15

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Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit, Bloomfield Twp. Bedford Co. Pennsylvania

Photograph by Michael Scott Caldwell

 

HELSEL

JOHN W. / 1847 - 1919

JANE HIS WIFE / 1850 - 1937

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Notes for Henrietta Jane REFFNER:

 

Obituary

 

Mrs. Jane Helsel died July 31 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Loretta Baumgardner, near New Enterprise.  She was born Sept. 30, 1850, in that vicinity, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Reffner, and was one of 13 children.  Her husband, who was John Helsel, preceded her in death.  Two daughters and a son survive, Mrs. Rufus Koontz of Yellow Creek, David Helsel of East Freedom and the daughter above mentioned.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Holsinger Church of the Brethren and interment made in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Certificate of Death

Place of Death:  Bedford County, S. Woodbury Twp.

Full Name:  JANE HELTZEL

Residence:  New Enterprise, Pa.

Sex:  F

Color:  White

Marital Status:  Widow

Wife of:  John Heltzel, Dec.

Date of Birth:  Sept. 30, 1850

Age:  86 years, 10 mos, 1 day

Occupation:  House Work

Birthplace:  Woodbury, Pa.

Name of Father:  Henry Reffner

Birthplace of Father:  Penna.

Maiden Name of Mother:  Elizabeth Klutz

Birthplace of Mother:  Penna.

Informant:  Loretta Baumgardner, New Enterprise, Pa.

Burial:  Holsingers, Bedford Co. Pa., Aug. 3, 1937

Undertaker:  J.N. Byers & Son, Woodbury, Pa.

Date of Death:  July 31, 1937

Cause of Death:  Lobular pneumonia

Contributory:  Senility

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Children of John HELSEL and Henrietta REFFNER are:

 

        10               i.    Della7 HELSEL14.

        11              ii.    Minnie Belle HELSEL, born ca 187114.  She married David R. STETTLEMEYER 15 Jul 1888 in Woodbury Boro., Bedford Co. PA15; born ca 186515.

 

Marriage Notes for Minnie HELSEL and David STETTLEMEYER:

 

Michael A. Hengst, BEDFORD COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS: BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Oct 1885 - April 1890, Closson Press, Apollo, Pa, 1989, p. 150, "STETTLEMEYER, DAVID R., 23, white, r. South Woodbury Twp., oc. school teacher s/o Sarah Helsel, n/a; MINNIE B. HELSEL, 17, white, r. South Woodbury Twp. oc. none d/o Jno. & Jane Helsel, consent filed; m. July 15, 1888 at Woodbury Boro. by Rev. James M. Waggoner, vol. 3, rec. 654."

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+      12             iii.    Mary Ann HELSEL, born 11 Dec 1878 in New Enterprise, Bedford Co. PA; died 12 Jun 1953 in Hopewell, Bedford Co. PA.

+      13             iv.    Loretta Jane HELSEL, born 27 Oct 1881 in PA; died 17 Oct 1968 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.

        14              v.    Harrison R. HELSEL, born Dec 188316; died 191917.

        15             vi.    Carrie May HELSEL, born 2 Aug 189018,19; died 29 Jul 192920.

        16            vii.    David Irvin HELSEL, born May 189421,22.

 

3.  David C.6 HELSEL (George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 3 Apr 1850 in PA23,24,25, and died 21 Feb 1931 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA26,27.  He married Emma Jane KARNS 19 Jan 187128.  She was born Oct 185029,30, and died 1 Dec 191631.

 

Notes for David C. HELSEL:

 

1880 PA Soundex: Blair Co. Gaysport ed 168 p. 1, line 50

 

David HELSEL, 30

Emma, 29

Missouri, 8 F

Jesse, 7 M

Howard, 3; Hettie, 2; Willie, 1

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1900 PA Soundex: Blair Co. Blair Twp. ed 71 p. 13 line 50

 

David HELSEL, Apr 1850

Emma, Oct 1850

Howard, Sep 1875

Hattie C., Dec 1877

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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Hollidaysburg Borough, 1st Ward, ed 71, p. 7a, lines 19-21

Series T624, roll 1317, dwelling 123, family 127, #118 Garber Street, 19 April 1910

 

David HELSEL, Head, 60, marr. (1st time) 39 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Laborer: Hostler

Emma W., wife, 67, marr. (1st time) 39 yrs, 4 children / 4 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Hettie L., dau, 32, single

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The Altoona "Mirror" issue of 23 February 1931, p. 24, col. 2

 

DAVID HELSEL

 

Of 118 Garber street, Hollidaysburg, died at his home at 12 o'clock noon Saturday of a complication of diseases after a long illness. He was born in Bedford county, on April 3, 1850, and spent the greater part of his life in Hollidaysburg. His wife, Mrs. Emma (Karns) Helsel, died fifteen years ago. Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Miss Hattie at home, Jesse and Howard Helsel of Hollidaysburg; one brother, Albert Helsel of Hopewell; two half-sisters, Mrs. Blanche Rodkey and Mrs. Harry Glasgow of this city, and eleven grandchildren. The body has been removed to the home of the son Jesse Helsel at 505 Pine street, Hollidaysburg, where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery.

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

Certificate of Death

Place of Death:  Blair County, Borough of Hollidaysburg

Full Name:  DAVID HELSEL

Sex:  M

Color:  White

Marital Status:  Widowed

Husband of:  Emma Helsel

Date of Birth:  April 3, 1850

Age:  80 yrs 10 mos 18 days

Occupation:  Laborer, Retired

Birthplace:  Pa.

Name of Father:  George Helsel

Birthplace of Father:  Pa.

Maiden Name of Mother:  Sarah Singer

Birthplace of Mother:  Pa.

Informant:  Clara A. Helsel, Hollidaysburg, Pa.

Date of Death:  Feb. 21, 1931

Cause of Death:  Chronic Myocarditis

Contributory:  Chronic Interstitial Nephritis

Place and Date of Burial:  Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, Pa., 2/23/1931

Undertaker:  T.B. McFarland, Hollidaysburg, Pa.

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Children of David HELSEL and Emma KARNS are:

 

        17               i.    Missouri Mae7 HELSEL, born ca 187232.  She married Edmund G. HOUCK 1900 in Blair Co. PA33.

+      18              ii.    Jesse Uriah HELSEL, born 7 Apr 1873; died 31 Jul 1961.

        19             iii.    Howard C. HELSEL, born Sep 187534.

        20             iv.    Esther Clara HELSEL, born Dec 187734,35.

        21              v.    Willis HELSEL, born ca 187936.

 

4.  Mary Jane6 HELSEL (George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born Jun 185137,38, and died 191939.  She married John McINTIRE ca 186840.  He was born Mar 184541, and died Nov 191842.

 

Notes for John McINTIRE:

 

1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80

Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 170, family 175, no date

 

John McINTIRE, Head, Mar 1845, 55, marr. 32 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Track Foreman: P.R.R.

Jane, wife, Jun 1851, 48, marr. 32 yrs, 9 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.

Henrietta, dau, May 1873, 27, single; Blair, son, Jun 1878, 22, single, day laborer

Emma, dau, May 1880, 20; Roy, son, Mar 1885, Laborer

Elda, dau, Feb 1888, 12; Earnest P., son, July 1892, 7

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Children of Mary HELSEL and John McINTIRE are:

 

        22               i.    Henrietta7 McINTIRE, born May 187343.

        23              ii.    Blair McINTIRE, born Jun 187844.

        24             iii.    Emma McINTIRE, born May 188045.

        25             iv.    Roy McINTIRE, born Mar 188546.

        26              v.    Elda McINTIRE, born Feb 188847.

        27             vi.    Ernest P. McINTIRE, born Jul 189248.

 

7.  Clarissa6 HELSEL (George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 4 Aug 186649,50,51, and died 10 Apr 192652.  She married George C. KEIRN 19 Sep 1887 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA53.  He was born Dec 186453,54,55, and died Aft. 1930.

 

Notes for Clarissa HELSEL:

 

Bedford, PA "Bedford Gazette" issue of Friday, 16 April 1926, p. 1, col. 2

 

MRS. CLARISSA KEIRN

 

Mrs. Clarissa Keirn, sister of Albert Helsel of Hopewell, Pa., died suddenly at her home at Altoona, on Saturday night, April 10, aged fifty-nine years. She leaves her husband George C. Keirn, who resides in Altoona, and eight children:  Edgar, Howard, Ira Dean, Mrs. D.C. Calvert, Mrs. R.S. Wolfe, Mrs. J.R. Campbell, of Altoona and Frank J. and Elizabeth at home. Surviving also are, besides the above named brother, two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Rodkey and Mrs. Harry Glasgow, of Altoona, and a brother, David Helsel of Hollidaysburg. She was a member of First Methodist church, the John Knox Bible class and Lodge 91, L.S. to B. of L. F. and E. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 on Tuesday afternoon with burial in Alto Reste Park.

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Notes for George C. KEIRN:

 

1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 4, 1st Precinct, #1235 Ninth Ave., ed 48, p. 1a, lines 1-8

Series T623, roll 1380, dwelling 1, family 1, 1 June 1900

 

George C. KEIRN, Head, Dec 1864, age 35, marr. 12 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Locomotive Fireman

Clarissa, Wife, Aug 1866, age 33, marr. 12 yrs, 7 children / 6 still alive, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Edgar, son, May 1888, age 12, at school; Grace, dau, June 1890, age 9, at school

Howard, son, Mar 1892, age 8, at school; Blanche, dau, Jan 1894, age 6

Ira Dean, son, May 1897, age 3; Elizabeth, dau, Feb 1900, age 3/12

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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 4, 2nd Precinct, #107 15th St., ed 44, p. [illegible], lines 83-92

Series T624, roll 1316, dwelling 132, family 133, 20 April 1910

 

George KEIRN, Head, age 46, marr. (1st time) 22 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Engineer: Locomotive

Clarrisa, wife, age 43, marr. (1st time) 22 yrs, 9 children / 8 still alive, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Edgar C., son, age 21, single, Shop Hand: R.R. Shops; Grace M., dau, age 19, single, Saleslady: Grocery Store

Howard T., son, age 18, single, Wagon Driver: Bakery; Anna B., dau, age 16; Ira D., son, age 13

Sarah E., dau, age 10; Ethel M., dau, age 6; Frank J., son, age 3

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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 4, #107 15th Street, ed 52, p. 9a, lines 36-41

Series T625, roll 1538, dwelling 172, family 182, 12 January 1920

 

George C. KEIRN, Head, rents, age 58, married, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Switchman: Steam Railroad

Clarissa, wife, age 53, married, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Dean, son, age 22, single, Helper: Machine Shop

Elizabeth, dau, age 19, single, Sales girl: Grocery Store

Ethel, dau, age 16, Sales girl: Department Store; Frank, son, age 13

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1930 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 2, #1115 Fifth Ave., ed 7-6, p. 7a, lines 44-47

Series T626, roll 2004, dwelling 165, family 165, 10 April 1930

 

George C. KEIRN, Head, owns home, value $3,800, age 66, widowed, first marr. at age 32, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Retired: P.R.R. Company

Elizabeth S., dau, age 30, single, Clerk: Grocery Store; Frank J., son, age 23, single

Blanch RODKEY, sister-in-law, age 56, widowed, first marr. at age 30, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.,

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Children of Clarissa HELSEL and George KEIRN are:

 

        28               i.    Edgar C.7 KEIRN, born May 188856,57.

        29              ii.    Grace M. KEIRN, born Jun 189058,59.

        30             iii.    Howard T. KEIRN, born 29 Mar 189260,61,62.

        31             iv.    Anna Blanche KEIRN, born Jan 189463,64.

        32              v.    Ira Dean KEIRN, born May 189765,66.

        33             vi.    Sarah Elizabeth KEIRN, born 2 Feb 190067,68,69.

        34            vii.    Ethel Martha KEIRN, born 8 Dec 190370,71.

        35           viii.    Frank J. KEIRN, born ca 190772.

 

8.  Margaret6 HELSEL (George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born ca 186873, and died Aft. 1930.  She married Harry T. GLASGOW 19 Jul 1888 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA74.  He was born ca 185774, and died Aft. 1930.

 

Notes for Harry T. GLASGOW:

 

1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Second Ward, Second Precinct, #1027 Second Ave., ed 37, p. 3a, lines 37-45

Series T624, roll 1316, dwelling 28, family 29, 16 May 1910

 

Harry GLASGOW, Head, age 53, marr. (1st time) 23 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Foreman: Railroad Shop

Margaret, wife, age 53, marr. (1st time) 23 yrs, 7 children / 7 still alive, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Clara, dau, age 21, Servant: Private Family; Alma, dau, age 19, Servant: Private Family

Margaret, dau, age 17; Harry, son, age 13; Charles, son, age 10; Helen, dau, age 8; Roy, son, age ** [illegible]

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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 2, #921 Eighth Avenue, ed 43, p. 10b, lines 94-100 & p. 11a, line 1

Series T625, roll 1538, dwelling 223, family 258, 15 January 1920

 

Harry T. GLASGOW, Head, age 62, married, b. Penna., parents b. Penna., Foreman: Steam Railroad

Margaret H., wife, age 51, married, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Margaret V., dau, age 26, single; Harry B., son, age 22, single, Foreman: Steam Railroad

Charles E., son, age 19, single, Truck Driver: Bowry; Helen M., dau, age 18, single, Floor Lady: Laundry

Roy E., son, age 14; Dorothy V., dau, age 7

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1930 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona, Sixth Ward, #2115 Fourth Avenue, ed 7-21, p. 11b, lines 74-83

Series T626, roll 2004, dwelling 248, family 254, 9 April 1930

 

Harry GLASGOW, Head, rents, $40/mo., age 73, first marr. at age 31, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Margaret, wife, age 62, first marr. at age 20, b. Penna., parents b. Penna.

Margaret, dau, age 36, single; Charles, son, age 30, single, Repairman: Blair Co. Wrecking

Helen, dau, age 28, single, Maid: Hotel; Dorothy, dau, age 17, single, Saleslady: Store

Bernadine, dau, age 9

Clara KUHN, dau, age 41, widowed, Maid: Hotel

Elmer KUHN, grand-son, age 10; Bernice KUHN, grand-dau, age 6

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Children of Margaret HELSEL and Harry GLASGOW are:

 

        36               i.    Clara7 GLASGOW, born ca 188975.  She married ____ KUHN.

        37              ii.    Alma GLASGOW, born 23 Mar 189176,77.

        38             iii.    Margaret V. GLASGOW, born ca 189378,79.

        39             iv.    Harry B. GLASGOW, born 18 Mar 189780,81,82,83; died 9 Nov 195183.

        40              v.    Charles Edward GLASGOW, born 8 Sep 189984,85,86.

        41             vi.    Helen M. GLASGOW, born 2 Mar 190287,88,89.

        42            vii.    Roy E. GLASGOW, born 8 May 190590,91,92.

        43           viii.    Dorothy V. GLASGOW, born ca 191393.

 

Generation No. 3

 

12.  Mary Ann7 HELSEL (John Wesley6, George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 11 Dec 1878 in New Enterprise, Bedford Co. PA94,95,96, and died 12 Jun 1953 in Hopewell, Bedford Co. PA97,98.  She married George Rufus KOONTZ 23 Aug 189698.  He was born 15 Jan 187599, and died 19 Nov 196099.

 

Notes for Mary Ann HELSEL:

 

Blair County Genealogical Society, Miscellaneous Obituaries Collection

 

MRS. MARY ANN KOONTZ

 

Of Hopewell, R.D. 1, died at her home at 1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was born Dec. 11, 1878, at New Enterprise, R.D., a daughter of John and Jane (Reffner) Helsel. She was married to George R. Koontz Aug. 23, 1896. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Walters of Bellwood and Mrs. Lottie Horton of Martinsburg, R.D.; four sons, Hugh of Woodbury, George of Waterside, Albert of Chambersburg and James of Cleveland, O.; 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Loretta Baumgardner of Altoona, and one brother, David I. Helsel of Roaring Spring. Mrs. Koontz was a member of the Yellow Creek Brethren church. Friends will be received at the Byers funeral home, Woodbury, after 7 o'clock this evening.

 

[pencil date "6-13-53"]

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Children of Mary HELSEL and George KOONTZ are:

 

        44               i.    Jennie8 KOONTZ.

        45              ii.    Lottie KOONTZ.

        46             iii.    Hugh KOONTZ.

        47             iv.    George KOONTZ.

        48              v.    Albert KOONTZ.

        49             vi.    James KOONTZ.

 

13.  Loretta Jane7 HELSEL (John Wesley6, George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 27 Oct 1881 in PA, and died 17 Oct 1968 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.  She married (1) Simon Kauffman FREDERICK.  He was born 6 Dec 1872 in PA, and died 15 May 1915 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.  She married (2) Thomas Roy BAUMGARDNER.  He was born 8 Oct 1878 in PA, and died 21 Jun 1933 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA.

     

Children of Loretta HELSEL and Simon FREDERICK are:

 

        50               i.    Mildred Pauline8 FREDERICK.

        51              ii.    Jesse Clinton FREDERICK, born May 1899100.

        52             iii.    Muriel Marie FREDERICK, born 12 Aug 1902 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA; died 26 Jun 1982 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.  She married Robert William KAYLOR 3 Feb 1922 in Cumberland, MD; born 6 Sep 1899 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA; died 31 Jul 1986 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA.

 

18.  Jesse Uriah7 HELSEL (David C.6, George L.5, John4 HELTZEL, Henry3, Johann Tobias2, Philip Wendell1) was born 7 Apr 1873101, and died 31 Jul 1961101.  He married Maria Dora CAROTHERS 26 Nov 1896 in Blair Co. PA102.  She was born 24 Apr 1879103, and died 23 Dec 1924103.

 

Notes for Jesse Uriah HELSEL:

 

1900 PA Soundex: Blair Co. Hollidaysburg ed 78 p. 15 line 29

 

Jesse HELSEL, Apr 1873

Maria, Apr 1879

David, Nov 1897

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Children of Jesse HELSEL and Maria CAROTHERS are:

 

        53               i.    Cecil Melvin8 HELSEL.

        54              ii.    Jesse Uriah HELSEL.

        55             iii.    Martha G. HELSEL.

        56             iv.    Helen Louise HELSEL.

        57              v.    David Calvin HELSEL, born Nov 1897104.

 

Endnotes

 

1.  Newry Lutheran Church, Newry, Blair Co. PA Birth & Baptismal record.

2.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery; Newry, PA

3.  "The Altoona, PA "Mirror"," obituary, issue of 11 July 1894, p. 4, col. 1.

4.  Newry Lutheran Church Cemetery, tombstone inscription, [birth date reckoned from age at death, 45y 10m 2d].

5.  Newry Lutheran Church Cemetery, tombstone inscription.

6.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

7.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910, "John W. HELSEL, Head, 63, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer."

8.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

9.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910, "married 40 years."

10.  Death Certificate.

11.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910, "Harrietta Jane, wife, 59, marr. (1st time) 40 yrs, 7 children / 5 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."

12.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

13.  Death Certificate.

14.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

15.  Michael A. Hengst, BEDFORD COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS: BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Oct 1885 - April 1890, Closson Press, Apollo, Pa, 1989, p. 150, "STETTLEMEYER, DAVID R., 23, white, r. South Woodbury Twp., oc. school teacher s/o Sarah Helsel, n/a; MINNIE B. HELSEL, 17, white, r. South Woodbury Twp. oc. none d/o Jno. & Jane Helsel, consent filed; m. July 15, 1888 at Woodbury Boro. by Rev. James M. Waggoner, vol. 3, rec. 654."

16.  1900 Soundex

17.  Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit, Bloomfield Twp. Bedford Co. PA.

18.  1900 Soundex

19.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910, "Carrie, dau, 19."

20.  Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit, Bloomfield Twp. Bedford Co. PA.

21.  1900 Soundex

22.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), ed 29, p. [illegible], lines 15-18, dwelling 194, family 206, 28 April 1910, "Irvin, son, 15."

23.  1900 PA Soundex

24.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Hollidaysburg Borough (Series T624, roll 1317), 1st Ward, ed 71, p. 7a, lines 19-21, dwelling 123, family 127, #118 Garber Street, 19 April 1910, "David HELSEL, Head, 60, marr. (1st time) 39 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Laborer: Hostler."

25.  Death Certificate.

26.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

27.  Death Certificate.

28.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

29.  1900 PA Soundex

30.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Hollidaysburg Borough (Series T624, roll 1317), 1st Ward, ed 71, p. 7a, lines 19-21, dwelling 123, family 127, #118 Garber Street, 19 April 1910, "Emma W., wife, 67, marr. (1st time) 39 yrs, 4 children / 4 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."

31.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

32.  1880 PA Soundex

33.  Blair County marriage license index

34.  1900 PA Soundex

35.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Hollidaysburg Borough (Series T624, roll 1317), 1st Ward, ed 71, p. 7a, lines 19-21, dwelling 123, family 127, #118 Garber Street, 19 April 1910, "Hettie L., dau, 32, single."

36.  1880 PA Soundex

37.  Betty Smith letter Feb 1996

38.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "Jane, wife, Jun 1851, 48, marr. 32 yrs, 9 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."

39.  Blair County, Pennsylvania Cemeteries,  (Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. III, 1982), Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery, p. 106.

40.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "married 32 years."

41.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "John McINTIRE, Head, Mar 1845, 55, marr. 32 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Track Foreman: P.R.R."

42.  Blair County, Pennsylvania Cemeteries,  (Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. III, 1982), Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Cemetery, p. 106.

43.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "Henrietta, dau, May 1873, 27, single."

44.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "Blair, son, Jun 1878, 22, single, day laborer."

45.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Blair Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 71, p. 9b, lines 73-80, dwelling 170, family 175, no date, "Emma, dau, May 1880, 20."