Descendants of Philbena (Phoebe) LAPE and Samuel LEAR

as of 19 February 2005

Generation No. 1

Return to Lape Outline

1. Phoebe³ LAPE (John Nicholas², Peter¹) was born 20 Feb 1814 in Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. PA^1,2, and died 9 Aug 1899 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA³. She married Samuel LEAR ca 1841, son of Henry LEAR and Mary SEYBOTH. He was born 30 Apr 1819 in Somerset Co. PA⁴, and died 9 Oct 1899 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA⁵.

Notes for Phoebe LAPE:

for another use of the name Phoebe (or Philipina) from Somerset Co., see page. 39 in "Bedford County Archives" vol. 3. Riehl family.

My old notes gave her birth date as 30 Dec 1818. Could this have been her baptism date instead?

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Indiana, PA “The Indiana Progress” issue of Wednesday, 16 August 1899, p. 1, col. 2

MRS. SAMUEL LEAR.

Mrs. Phoebe Lear, wife of Samuel Lear, of Garfield, died at her home on Wednesday, aged 83 years. Her death was due to general debility. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Cyrus, of Garfield; David, Central City, Neb.; Benjamin, Bolivar; Henry, of Johnstown; A.J. and M.S., of New Florence; Mrs. Susan Fairman, of Nebraska; Mrs. Mary A. Forscythe and Mrs. Nancy J. Harkins, of Garfield. The funeral services were conducted on Thursday in the Germany Lutheran church, in West Wheatfield township, by Rev. Fox and interment followed in the church cemetery.

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Notes for Samuel LEAR:

of possible interest:

1840 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp.

Henry LEAR

Males: 1 (20-30)

Females: 1 (20-30)

Henry H. LEAR

Males: 1 (10-15); 1 (15-20); 1 (20-30); 1 (70-80)

Females: 1 (15-20); 2 (20-30); 1 (50-60)

Is it possible that one of these Henrys was Samuel's father and one his brother?

1843 PA Tax List: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp:

LEER, Henry: Laborer (50); 1 house & lot (60); 1 cow (8)

LEER, Jacob: Laborer (50); 1 house & lot (60)

LEER, Widow: 1 horse (30)

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1850 PA Census: Indiana Co. Wheatfield Twp. family #1726

Samuel LEAR, 33, Miller, b. Pa.

Phoebe, 33

Susanna, 7; David, 6; Agnes, 5; Cyrus, 4; Sarah, 1

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1860 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp.

Samuel LEER, 41, Miller, b. Pa.

Phebe, 42

Susan, 18; David, 17; Agness, 15; Cyrus, 13; Moses, 7

Benjamin, 6; Henry, 3; Jackson, 1

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1867 Samuel Lear was a resident of Blairsville, Indiana Co. PA according to Application of Guardian of Minor child Mary Agnes Hughes for Civil War Pension based on the service of her father Nicholas Hughes.

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1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp. New Florence P.O. p. 209

family 156

Samuel LEAR, 51, Works in Grist Mill, $200 Real Estate / $150 Personal Estate, b. Pa.

Phebe, 51, Keeps house, b. Pa.

Moses, 18; Benjamin, 14; Henry, 12; Jackson, 10; Nancy J., 8

Mary A., 6, [this must be Mary Agnes Hughes, d/o Samuel's daughter Susannah]

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1880 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp. Bolivar Borough (Series T9, roll 1204)

e.d. 116, p. 40, dwelling 352, family 373

Samuel LIER, 50, Miller, Pa/Pa/Pa

Pheobe, 5* [second digit unclear], Wife, Keeping house, Pa/Pa/Pa

Nancy J., 18, dau; Mary H., 16, dau [must be granddaughter]

John, 21, son, Laborer; Moses, 23, son, Laborer

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Indiana, PA "Indiana County Gazette" issue of Wednesday, 18 October 1899, p. 1, col. 4

Samuel Lear.

Samuel Lear, aged about 80 years, died at his home in Bolivar on Monday night, October 9. He was the oldest man in that vicinity and is survived by several children. Interment was made in the Bolivar cemetery last Wednesday.

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Greensburg, PA "Pennsylvania Argus" issue of Wednesday, 18 October 1899, p. 3, col. 6

LEAR--At Bolivar, Oct. 9, Samuel Lear, aged 83 years.

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Children of Phoebe LAPE and Samuel LEAR are:

+ 2 i. Susannah⁴ LEAR, born 18 Mar 1842 in Somerset Co. PA; died Aft. 1900.

+ 3 ii. David LEAR, born 25 Jan 1844 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; died 6 Aug 1913 in Central City, Merrick Co. NE.

+ 4 iii. Agnes LEAR, born 7 Jul 1845 in Westmoreland Co. PA; died 23 Feb 1917 in Moxham, Johnstown, PA.

+ 5 iv. Cyrus LEAR, born 14 Sep 1847 in PA; died 1 May 1910 in West Wheatfield Twp. Indiana Co. PA.

6 v. Sarah (Lovina?) LEAR, born 25 Aug 1849.

+ 7 vi. Moses S. LEAR, born 1 Sep 1851; died 30 Jul 1902.

+ 8 vii. Benjamin LEAR, born 31 Jul 1853 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA; died 14 May 1938 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA.

9 viii. Joseph LEAR, born 23 Jan 1855.

+ 10 ix. Henry LEAR, born 6 Apr 1856; died 14 May 1910 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.

+ 11 x. Andrew Jackson LEAR, born 14 Feb 1858 in PA; died 25 Aug 1910 in New Florence, St. Clair Twp. Westmoreland Co. PA.

+ 12 xi. Nancy Jane LEAR, born 11 May 1861; died Aft. 1920.

Generation No. 2

2. Susannah⁴ LEAR (Phoebe³ LAPE, John Nicholas², Peter¹) was born 18 Mar 1842 in Somerset Co. PA⁶, and died Aft. 1900⁷. She married (1) Nicholas HUGHES, Jr. 17 Sep 1863 in Catholic Church, Johnstown, PA⁸, son of Nicholas HUGHES and Rebecca BOYD. He was born ca 1840 in Allegany Co. MD⁸, and died 26 Mar 1865 in Civil War; Richmond, VA⁸. She married (2) Francis S. FAIRMAN 25 Jun 1867 in U.P. Church, Indiana, Indiana Co. PA⁸. He was born ca 1832⁹, and died Bef. 1900¹⁰.

Notes for Susannah LEAR:

1900 NE Census: Howard Co., Spring Creek Precinct, ed 130, p. 2

Susanna FAIRMAN, Head, Mar 1842, 58, Widow, 4/3, Pa/Pa/Pa

Mary A. HUGHES, Dau, Jun 1865, 34, Single, Pa/Va/Pa, Servant

Ray J. HIETT, Lodger, Jun 1881, 18, Single, Il/Oh/Pa, Farm laborer

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More About Nicholas HUGHES, Jr.:

Military service: Co. L 5th PA Cav.

Notes for Francis S. FAIRMAN:

1880 NE Census: Howard Co., Spring Creek Precinct, e.d. 139, p. 42

Francis FAIRMAN, 48, Farmer, Pa/Pa/Pa

Susannah, 38, Wife, Keeps house, Pa/Pa/Pa

Marion, 10, Son, Il/Pa/Pa; Marshal S., 5, Son, Ne/Pa/Pa; Melvin E., 2, Son, Ne/Pa/Pa

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Child of Susannah LEAR and Nicholas HUGHES is:

13 i. Mary Agnes⁵ HUGHES, born 18 May 1864 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA¹¹; died 20 Oct 1919 in Moxham, Johnstown, PA¹¹.

Notes for Mary Agnes HUGHES:

The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of Monday Evening, 20 Oct 1919

MISS MARY HUGHES FOUND DEAD IN BED

SEVENTH WARD WOMAN WAS DRESSING HERSELF WHEN STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY

Miss Mary Agnes Hughes died suddenly of apoplexy this morning at the home of James Forsythe, of 742 Park avenue, Moxam, aged 55 years. Miss Hughes was stricken with paralysis about 15 years ago, but was able to be about her home until yesterday. She was stricken with apoplexy while dressing herself and was found dead in bed between 7 and 8 o'clock when her cousin, Miss Marcia Forsythe, called her for breakfast. A physician was called at once. He said death was due to apoplexy and that she had died probably about 6 o'clock.

The deceased was a daughter of Nicholas and Susan Lear Hughes and was born in Bolivar, Westmoreland County on May 18, 1864. Miss Hughes came here from Bolivar 16 years ago to make her home with her uncle, Mr. Forsythe. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of Rev. H.A. Bailey, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of which Miss Hughes was a member. Burial will be made in Headrick's Cemetery.

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Children of Susannah LEAR and Francis FAIRMAN are:

14 i. Marion J.⁵ FAIRMAN, born Sep 1869 in Illinois¹². He married Mary H. ROCHECK 1899¹²; born Oct 1872 in Minnesota¹².

Notes for Marion J. FAIRMAN:

1900 NE Census: Howard County, Spring Creek Precinct, e.d. 130, p. 2

Marion J. FAIRMAN, Head, Sep 1869, 30, m. 1, Il/Pa/Pa, Farmer

Mary H., Wife, Oct 1872, 28, m. 1, 1/1, Minnesota/Bohemia/Bohemia

Francis S., Son, Oct 1899, 7/12, Ne/Il/Minn.

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1910 NE Census: Howard County, Spring Creek Precinct, e.d. 151, p. 7b

Marion J. FAIRMAN, Head, 42, m. 11, Il/Pa/Pa, Farmer, General farm

Mary H., Wife, 37, m. 11, 1/1, Minn/Boh./Boh.

Frank S., Son, 10, Ne/IL/Minn.

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Marriage Notes for Marion FAIRMAN and Mary ROCHECK:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nehoward/marbk3.html

Index to Howard Co. Nebraska Marriages Book 3

Nov 1892 - Jan 1900

Bk 3 p450 Fairman, Marion J, to Rocheck, Mary

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15 ii. Marshall S. FAIRMAN, born ca 1875¹³.

16 iii. Melvin E. FAIRMAN, born ca 1878¹³.

Notes for Melvin E. FAIRMAN:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nehoward/marbk3.html

Index to Howard Co. Nebraska Marriages Book 3

Nov 1892 - Jan 1900

Bk 3 p474 Keefor (Keep), Charles E, to Fairman, Melvin E

I doubt that Nebraska endorsed gay marriages in the late 19th Century!

Need to research this further. Could "Melvin" have been a female name?

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3. David⁴ LEAR (Phoebe³ LAPE, John Nicholas², Peter¹) was born 25 Jan 1844 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA¹⁴, and died 6 Aug 1913 in Central City, Merrick Co. NE¹⁴. He married Rebecca Jane LEWIS 6 Aug 1863 in Lutheran Evangelical Church, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA¹⁴. She was born May 1846¹⁵, and died Aft. 1910¹⁶.

Notes for David LEAR:

1870 IA Census: Poweshiek Co. Warren Twp. P.O. Victor

Series M593 roll 417, dwelling 164, family 167, 20 Jun 1870

David LEAR, 25, Corn Laborer, $---/$100, Penn.

Rebecca J., 23, Keeping House, Penn.

Wm. H., 6, Penn.; Phoeba J., 3, Penn.; Samuel, 1, Penn.

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1880 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City ed 114/5/7

David LEAR, 36, PA, Blacksmith

Rebecca, 33, PA, Keeping House

Willie H., 17, PA; Phoeba J., 14, PA; Samuel, 11, PA; Orien O., 8, IA

Cora E., 4, NE; Robert L., 2, NE; Albert F., 3/12, NE

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1890 NE Census of Union Veterans:

LEAR, David, Merrick Co. NE, 003, Central City, 1890

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1900 NE Census: Merrick Co. Lone Tree Twp. Central City. Stitzer Ave, ed 136/12/77

David LEAR, 56, Jan 1844, m. 37, PA/PA/PA, Blacksmith

Rebecka J., 54, May 1846, m. 37, 11/8, PA

Robert L., 22, Feb 1878, NE, Blacksmith; Albert D., 20, Feb 1880, NE, Blacksmith

Harvey G., 15, Feb 1885, NE, at school; James E., 10, Sep 1889, NE, at school

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1910 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City; p. 18B, line 78

Dave LEHR, Head, 66, m. 50, Pa/Pa/Pa, Blacksmith, own shop

Rebecka, Wife, 64, m. 50, 11/8, Pa/Pa/Pa

James, son, 19, single; Harvey, son, 25, single

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Letter addressed to H.H. McCurdy, 1405 North J. St., Kokomo, Indiana, dated and postmarked Nov. 19, 1911, from David Lear, P.O. Box 443, Central City, Nebr. [original letter in possession of Lucille McCurdy Therrien of Richmond, Indiana.]

Nov 19 1911

Central City Nebr

Dear Cousin and all

i take my Pensyl in hand to let you know that we are all well and also to answer your letter that i got some time ago this leave us all well except my Wife she has the Rheumatism still but she is some better than she was perhaps she may get well by next spring at least i hope so you said that your son was out through here last summer i would liked to have seen him if ever enny of the folks come through hear again tell them to stop and see me we have a full nice weather here now and i hop that it will continue so you said that you was working for the Otto Company we have two Geriages here now and they are doing lots of busines but other work is dul haint much doing well i hardley know what to write for news is afull scarce just now so i gess that i will have to stop let us know when you will be out here to see us so i will bid you good by for this time this is from your cousin David Lear to cousin H.H. McCurdy and family write soon

D Lear

Central City

Nebr.

Po box 443

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David LEAR served in Co. K, 211th PA Regt., mustered 29 Aug 1864. Also in same company:

Abraham LAPE, Clark CUNNINGHAM, W.H. CUNNINGHAM, Levi HENDERSON

From Dyers Composium page 1625

211th Regiment Infantry

Organized at Pittsburg Sept 16 1864. Moved to Bermuda Hundred, Va

Sept and attached to Provisional Brigade, Defences of Bermuda Hundred,

Army James, to Nov, 1864. Provisional Brigade, 9th Army Corps, Army

Potomac, to Dec. 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 9th Army Corps, to

June 1865.

SERVICE--Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond, Va, Sept

1864 to April 1865. Duty in the Defences of Bermuda Hundred, VA, till

Nov 1864. Joined Army of the Potomac before Petersburg Nov 28.

Movement in support of Weldon Railroad Expedition, Dec 7-11. Dabney's

Mills, Hatcher's Run, Feb 5-7, 1865. Fort Stedman, March 25.

Appomattox Campaign, March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of

Petersburg, April 2. Pursuit of Lee, April 3-9. At Nottaway c. H.

till April 20. Moved to City Point, thence to Alexandria, April 20-28,

and duty there till June. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out June 2,

1865.

Regiment lost during service 6 officers and 38 enlisted men

killed and mortally wounded and 53 enlisted men by disease. Total 97.

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OBITUARY: David Lear was born the 25th day of January, 1844, at Johnstown, Penn., and passed away at his home here Wednesday, August 6, being at the time of his death 69 years, 6 months and 11 days of age. He was the second of a family of twelve children, and had six sisters and five brothers. His parents were Samuel and Phoebe Lear.

David Lear was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Lewis of Johnstown, Penn., the 6th day of August, 1863. One year later, August 30, 1864, he enlisted in Company K, 211 Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Fort Steadman and Petersburg, and was present at Lee's surrender. At the close of the war, Mr. Lear returned to his home at Johnstown.

In the year 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Lear and three children removed from Pennsylvania to Iowa, in which state their son Orrin was born. Three years later the family transferred residence to Butler County, Nebraska. Again in the fall of 1872 they moved, locating in Hamilton County. Mr. Lear first made his home in Lone Tree, now Central City, in 1873, and lived here continuously until the date of his death. For the period of one year, he operated as blacksmith in a local shop, at the expiration of which time he became proprietor of a shop of his own, which he has maintained through the aid of his sons to this day.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lear were born eleven children, three during their residence in Pennsylvania, one in Iowa and seven in Nebraska. Of this number eight are living, and seven were at the funeral services. They are: Wm. H. Lear of Omaha, Mrs. Phoebe Perryman of Marion, Ia., Orrin O. Lear of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Chas. Soth of Alliance, and Albert D., Robert, Harvey and James. Orrin Lear was not able to be present.

David Lear passed away on his fiftieth wedding anniversary. The funeral services were held both from the home and the Methodist church Friday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. W.H. Wright. Thus terminates a life of highest integrity and usefulness.

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State of Nebraska, Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of the Census

Standard Certificate of Death

Place of Death: Merrick County, Central City

Full Name: DAVID LEAR

Sex: Male

Color: White

Marital Status: Married

Date of Birth: Jan. 25, 1844

Age: 69 yrs, 6 mos, 11 days

Occupation: Blacksmith

Birthplace: Penn.

Name of Father: Samuel Lear

Birthplace of Father: Penn.

Maiden Name of Mother: Phebe Lape

Birthplace of Mother: Penn.

Informant: R.L. Lear, Central City

Date of Death: Aug. 6th, 1913

Cause of Death: Acute Yellow Atrophy of the Liver

Place and Date of Burial: Merrick Co. Cemetery, Aug. 8, 1913

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More About David LEAR:

Cemetery: Merrick County Cemetery¹⁷

Church: Bet. 1866 - 1867, res. Bolivar, PA¹⁷

Fact 9: Bet. 1868 - 1870, res. Victor, Iowa Co. Iowa¹⁷

Fact 10: Bet. 1871 - 1872, res. Butler/Hamilton Co. Nebraska¹⁷

Fact 11: Bet. 1874 - 1913, res. Central City, Merrick Co. Nebraska¹⁷

Children of David LEAR and Rebecca LEWIS are:

17 i. William H.⁵ LEAR, born 9 Mar 1864 in PA¹⁷; died in of Omaha, NE¹⁸. He married Hattie E. (LEAR) ca 1894¹⁹; born Mar 1869 in Illinois¹⁹.

Notes for William H. LEAR:

1900 NE Census: Douglas Co. Omaha, 1518 Burt St. O. ed 29/10/54

William H. LEAR, 34, Mar 1866, m. 6, PA/Ger/Eng, Day laborer

Hattie E., 31, Mar 1869, m. 6, 1/1, IL/IL/IL

Allie M., 5, Feb 1895, dau., NE/PA/IL

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1910 NE Census: Douglas Co. Omaha, 5th Ward, 16th St., ed 38, p. 12a, lines 14-20

Series T624, roll 843, dwelling 232, family 260, 22 April 1910

Frank E. STONE, Head, 58, marr. (1st time) 30 years, b. Mass., father b. Mass., mother b. Maine, Register of Deeds: County Court

Sadie A., Wife, 55, marr. (1st time) 30 yrs, 2 children / 2 still alive, b. Penna., parents b. England

Benj. J., son, 29, single, b. N. Dakota, Assessor: County

Belle R., dau, 25, single, b. Mass., Actress: Theatre

W.H. LEAR, Lodger, 45, marr. (1st time) 16 yrs, b. Penna., parents b. U.S., Carpenter: Factory

Effie, Lodger, 41, marr. (1st time) 16 yrs, b. Ill., father b. Ohio, mother b. Indiana

Marie, Lodger, 16, b. Nebraska, parents b. U.S., Waiter: Restaurant

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1920 NE Census: Douglas Co. Omaha, 1st precinct, 2014 Pratt St.

William H. LEAR, 56, b. Pa./Pa./Pa., Blacksmith in City Shop

Effie H., 54, b. IL/OH/IN, Wife

Hallie M. McKENNA, 25, b. NE/PA/IL, Daughter

Frank V. McKENNA, 38, b. IA/Ire/Wis., Son-in-law, Foreman in Construction work

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18 ii. Phoebe J. LEAR, born 16 Sep 1866 in PA²⁰; died Aft. 1920 in of Marion, Iowa (nr. Cedar Rapids, Linn Co.)²¹. She married William E. PERRYMAN 29 Mar 1884²²; born Dec 1865 in Iowa²²; died Aft. 1920²³.

Notes for William E. PERRYMAN:

1900 IA Census: Jones Co. Wayne Twp. ed 65 sheet 12, line 14

William E. PERRYMAN, 34, Dec 1865, m. 17, Ia/Ire/Can, Clerk, general store

Phoebe J., 33, Aug 1866, m. 17, 7/6, Pa/Pa/Pa

Ida M., 15, Sep 1884, IL

Clara A., 14, May 1886, IL

Charles E., 9, Dec 1890, IL

Lillian A., 7, Aug 1892, IL

Joseph L. , 3, Jul 1896, IL

Mabel E., 2, Apr 1898, IA

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1920 IA Census: Linn Co. Cedar Rapids, 1545 D Avenue, ed 113 p. 6A

William E. PERRYMAN, 54, IA/Ire/New Brunswick, House painter

Phoebe J., 53, Pa/Pa/Pa

Mabel, 22, dau, Book keeper: retail dry goods

LeRoy J., 18, son

Robert L., 16, son

Helen M., 13, dau

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19 iii. Samuel LEAR, born ca 1869 in PA^24,25; died Bef. 1900²⁶.

20 iv. Orrin O. LEAR, born 28 Feb 1871 in Iowa²⁷; died in of Kansas City, MO (Jackson Co?)²⁸. He married Flora L. (LEAR) 1893²⁹; born Apr 1875 in Ohio²⁹.

Notes for Orrin O. LEAR:

1900 NE Census: Douglas Co. Omaha, 1518 Burt St. O. ed 29/2/62

Orrin O. LEAR, 29, Feb 1871, m. 7, IA/PA/PA, Wheat market

Flora L., 25, Apr 1875, m. 7, 1/0, OH/NY/NY

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21 v. Clarissa E. LEAR, born 27 Jan 1876³⁰; died in of Alliance, Box Butte Co. NE³¹. She married Charles B. SOTH; born Feb 1873 in Iowa³².

Notes for Charles B. SOTH:

1900 NE Soundex: Nance Co. Timber Creek Twp. Village of Belgrade ed 143 sht 8, ln 16:

Charles B. SOTH, 27, Feb 1873, Ia.

Clarissa E., 22, Jan 1878, Ia.

Cecil N. or R., 2, Jun 1898, NE

Clarissa, 1, Apr 1899, NE

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1910 NE Census: Nance Co. Cedar Twp. ed 156, p. 4b, lines 93-99

Series T624, roll 851, dwelling 80, family 80, 25 April 1910

B. Charlie SOTH, Head, 38, marr. (1st time) 14 yrs, b. Iowa, father b. Aust. Germany, mother b. Ohio, Farmer: General Farm

Clarissa, Wife, 34, marr. (1st time) 14 yrs, 6 children / 5 still alive, b. Nebr., parents b. Penna.

Clarissa, dau, 10; Viola, dau, 9; John, son, 6; Edith, dau, 3; Rush, son, 1 6/12

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22 vi. Robert L. LEAR, born 2 Feb 1878 in Nebraska³³. He married Anna (LEAR); born ca 1882 in Sweden³⁴.

Notes for Robert L. LEAR:

1910 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City, 2nd Ward, ed 148, p. 12b, lines 83-87

Series T624, roll 851, dwelling 280, family 282, 22 April 1910

Rob LEAR, Head, 32, marr. (1st time) 8 yrs, b. Neb., parents b. Penna., Blacksmith: Blacksmith Shop

Anna, Wife, 28, marr. (1st time) 5 yrs [sic], 4 children / 3 still alive, b. Sweden, parents b. Sweden

Ruth, dau, 7; Hazel, dau, 4; Leo, son, 2

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1920 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City ed 158 p. 22A, 18th Ave.

Robert L. LEAR, 42, NE/PA/PA, Painter & Hoop Hanger; own business

Anna, 38, Swe/Swe/Swe, 1892 Nat.

Ruth, 17, NE/NE/Swe, dau

Hazel, 14, dau

Leo, 12, son

Bernice, 9, dau

Percy, 5, son

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23 vii. Albert D. LEAR, born 15 Feb 1880 in Nebraska³⁵; died Oct 1967 in Central City, Merrick Co. Nebraska³⁶. He married Emma Elizabeth PAGE 19 Jul 1906 in Hall Co. NE; born 2 Jun 1880 in Nebraska³⁷; died 28 Nov 1956.

Notes for Albert D. LEAR:

1910 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City; p. 7A, line 11

A.D. LEAR, Head, 30, m. 5, NE/PA/PA, Laborer: blacksmith

Emma, Wife, 27, m. 5, 3/3, NE/Swe/Swe

[no children listed]

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1920 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City ed 158 p. 20A, 28th St.

Albert D. LEAR, 39, NE/PA/PA, Blacksmith in own shop

Emma E., 37, NE/Swe/Swe, wife

Iva, 7, NE/NE/NE, daughter

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1930 NE Census: Merrick Co. Lone Tree Twp., 19th Ave., ed 1, p. 24a-24b

Series T626, roll 1287, dwelling 410, family 435, 22 April 1930

Albert D. LEAR, Head, Owns home, $5000 value, age 49, first marr. at age 26, b. Nebraska, father b. Penna., mother b. Penna., Blacksmith, Own Shop

Emma E., Wife, 47, first marr. at age 24, b. Nebraska, parents b. Sweden

Iva, Daughter, 13, attending school, b. Nebraska

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Notes for Emma Elizabeth PAGE:

State of Nebraska Department of Health, Bureau of Health, Certificate of Death, State File No. 56-011844

Awaiting photocopy of death certificate, courtesy of Carol Page Tilson, address and e.mail address on file.

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Central City, Merrick Co., NE "The Central City Republican", issue of 6 Dec 1956

FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY FOR MRS. EMMA LEAR

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Lear who passed away at Hord Memorial hospital Wednesday, November 28, at the age of 76.

The Rev. Melvin Zichek conducted the services at the Solt Funeral home. Pallbearers were Orville Bessey, Harry Boulton, Joe Bloom, Neal Erickson, Arthur Lovejoy, Victor Nelson. Burial was in the Central City cemetery.

Mrs. John C. Hruza sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" accompanied by Mrs. Walter R. Raecke.

Emma Elizabeth Lear was born June 2, 1880, in Hamilton county to August and Charlotte Page. She received her early education in Hamilton county later moving to Merrick county near Chapman and there completed her education. The Page family later moved to the Clarks community where they were living at the time Emma was married to Albert D. Lear on July 19, 1906, in Grand Island, and since has made her home permanently in Central City.

Mrs. Lear was a member of the Chapman Baptist church and a past member of the Central City Woman's club and Rebekah Lodge.

She is survived by her husband, Albert, and one daughter, Mrs. Iva Larson of Central City; three grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews and a host of other more distant relatives. She was preceded in death by three infant sons; six brothers; five sisters and both her parents.

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Marriage Notes for Albert LEAR and Emma PAGE:

[The following is courtesy of Carol Page Tilson, 12 Sep 2003 - ed.]

Marriage License.

The State of Nebraska, } ss

Hall County, Office of the County Judge.

License, is hereby granted to any person authorized to solemnize marriages according to the laws of said State, to join in marriage Mr. Albert David Lear and Miss Emma Elizabeth Page of the County aforesaid, whose ages, residence, etc., are as follows:

NAMES OF PARTIES: Albert D. Lear Groom

AGE: 26

COLOR: White

PLACE OF BIRTH: Central City Neb

RESIDENCE: Central City

FATHER'S NAME: David Lear

MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: Rebecca Lewis

NAMES OF PARTIES: Emma E. Page Bride

AGE: 24

COLOR: White

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hamilton Co. Neb

RESIDENCE: Central City

FATHER'S NAME: August Page

MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: Charlotte Anderson

And the person joining them in marriage is requested to make due return of the annexed Certificate to the County Judge of said County within ninety days, of the names of the parties, time and place of Marriage, and by whom Solemnized.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at my office in Grand Island, in said County, this 19 day of July A.D. 1906.

J. H. Mullin

County Judge

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CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE.

To the County Judge of Hall County, Nebraska:

This Certifies That on the 19 day of July A.D. 1906, at Grand Island in said County, according to law and by authority, I duly JOINED IN MARRIAGE Mr. Albert David Lear and Miss Emma Elizabeth Page and there were present as witnesses Henry Mehlert Daniel T. Dunkel both of Hall County.

Given under my hand the 19 day of July A.D. 1906.

J. H. Mullin

County Judge

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On reverse side of sheet:

Albert D. Lear and Emma Elizabeth Page

Filed July 19 1906 and recorded in Marriage Record 8 Page 500.

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24 viii. Harvey G. LEAR, born 25 Feb 1885 in Nebraska³⁸.

Notes for Harvey G. LEAR:

1920 NE Census: Merrick Co. Central City ed 158 p. 21A, 919 20th Ave.:

Harvey G. LEAR, 34, NE/PA/PA, Laborer: Day work

living alone

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25 ix. James E. LEAR, born 8 Sep 1889 in Nebraska³⁸.

4. Agnes⁴ LEAR (Phoebe³ LAPE, John Nicholas², Peter¹) was born 7 Jul 1845 in Westmoreland Co. PA³⁹, and died 23 Feb 1917 in Moxham, Johnstown, PA³⁹. She married James A. FORSYTHE ca 1860 in Bolivar, Westmoreland Co. PA⁴⁰, son of Robert FORSYTHE and Elizabeth WALLACE. He was born May 1840 in Glasgow, Scotland⁴⁰, and died 22 Aug 1923 in Moxham, Johnstown, PA⁴⁰.

Notes for Agnes LEAR:

MOXHAM RESIDENT DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Mrs. Agnes Lear Forsyth Expired at Her Home Yesterday Following One Week's Illness

Mrs. Agnes Lear Forsyth, aged 71 years, seven months and 19 days, wife of James Forsyth, of 742 Park avenue, expired at the Forsyth residence at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning, following one week's illness. Death was due to an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Forsyth was born in Westmoreland County, July 7, 1845. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lear, both deceased. The deceased was a former resident of Bolivar and removed to Conemaugh about 52 years ago. The Forsyth family later moved to the Seventeenth Ward,where they have lived since shortly after the Johnstown Flood. Mrs. Forsyth is survived by her husband and one daughter, Marcia Forsyth, at home. She is also survived by one brother and one sister -- Benjamin Lear, of Bolivar, and Mrs. Richard Harkins, of Pitcairn. Funeral services will be held from the Forsyth residence at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Harry Bailey, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. William McCallum, pastor of the Second Christian Church. Interment will be in Headrick's Cemetery.

[clipping was marked "1917"]

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More About Agnes LEAR:

Burial: Headrick's Cemetery

Notes for James A. FORSYTHE:

1870 PA Census: Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp. New Florence P.O. p. 209

James FORSYTH, 29, Works on P.R.R., $600 Real Estate / $250 Personal Estate, b. Scotland, parents of foreign birth

Agnes, 25, Keeps House

Samuel R., 2

Elizabeth, 3/12, b. Mar.

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