Descendants of Abraham STIFFLER and Rachael REFFNER

 

as of 8 December 2001

 

Generation No. 1

Return to Reffner Outline

1.  Abraham4 STIFFLER  (Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 21 Dec 1826 in Blair Co. PA1, and died 1 Feb 1899 in Juniata Twp. Blair Co. PA2.  He married Rachael REFFNER, daughter of Michael REFFNER and Elizabeth ZIGLER.  She was born 2 Nov 1833 in Bedford Co. PA3, and died 5 Feb 1905 in Bedford Co. PA.

Notes for Abraham STIFFLER:
1860 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. Newry P.O. p. 350

Abr STIFFLER, 28, Farmer, 1200/300, Pa.
Rachael, 25
Annie, 4; Loyd, 2; Cath, 1
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1870 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. Hollidaysburg P.O. p. 339

Abraham STIFFLER, 44, Farmer, 800/500, Pa.
Rachel, 37
Ann, 15; Lloyd, 14; Mary, 11; Maphagenia, 9; Alexander, 5; Joseph, 3
Jane, 4/12, [census taken 30 June 1870]
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1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. ed 171, p. 8, lines 24-31
Series T9, roll 1103, dwelling not stated, family 58, 5 June 1880

Abraham STIFLER, 53, married, Farmer, Pa/Pa/Pa
Rachel, 47, wife, married, Keeping house, Pa/Pa/Pa
Boyd A., 15, son, Laborer, school; Joseph, 13, son, at school; Marry C., 20, dau
Jane M., 10, dau, school; Adie M., 7, son; Manie B., 5, dau
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. VIII: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, PA, 1984.

STIFFLER, Abraham, d. 2/1/1889; a. 72 yrs. Plot 3, lot 5
[no listing for wife Rachael]
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Notes for Rachael REFFNER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. ed 86, p. 4a, lines 24-26
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 61, family 61, 11 June 1900

Rachael STIFFLER, Head, Nov 1833, 66, widow, 10 children / 9 still alive, b. Pa parents b. Pa.
Minnie B., dau., June 1874, 25, single
Naomi J., gr-dau., April 1897, 3
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Children of Abraham STIFFLER and Rachael REFFNER are:

+          2          i.          Ann Elizabeth5 STIFFLER, born 5 Feb 1855; died 26 Apr 1922.
+          3          ii.         Lloyd Alpheus STIFFLER, born 13 Sep 1857; died 8 Oct 1925.
+          4          iii.        Mary Catherine STIFFLER, born 20 Feb 1859; died 1914.
            5          iv.        Maphagenia V. STIFFLER, born 13 Oct 18614,5,6; died 19 Apr 19227.  She married George W. BEEGLE ca 1885 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA7,8,9; born 21 Jul 185010,11,12; died 10 Dec 191813.

Notes for George W. BEEGLE:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. ed 35, p. 3a, lines 44-46
Series T623, roll 1380, dwelling 45, family 51, 5 June 1900

George W. BEEGLE, Head, July 1850, 49, m. 15 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Constable
Mapha V., wife, Sept 1862, 38, m. 15 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Un.
Carrie M., dau, May 1777 [sic], 23, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, School Teacher

[Note: Carrie must have been a daughter of George W. Beegle and an earlier wife.]
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Old Philadelphia and Pittsburg Turnpike west from Duncansville, ed 33, p. 16b, lines 63-65
Series T624, roll 1316, dwelling 245, 4 May 1910

George W. BEEGLE, Head, 60, marr. (2nd time) 25 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Gardner
Mapha V., wife, 48, marr. (1st time) 25 yrs, no children, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Alverda M., niece, 8 3/12
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. VIII: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, PA, 1984.

BEEGLE, George W., b. 1850; d. 1918, Plot 1, lot 49
BEEGLE, Mapha V., b. 1861; d. 1922, Plot 1, lot 49
BEEGLE, Mary M., b. 1851; d. 1882, Plot 1, lot 49
BEEGLE, Lloyd B., 1882, Plot 1, lot 49

[Mary M. was perhaps a first wife to George W. Beegle]
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            6          v.         Boyd Alexander STIFFLER, born 5 Apr 1865 in Blair Co. PA14,15; died 9 Dec 1921 in Altoona, Blair, PA16.  He married Genovefa Alvira JACKSON 3 Jul 1889 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA17; born Jun 1864 in Clearfield Co. PA18,19; died 194720.

Notes for Boyd Alexander STIFFLER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, 8th Ward, Precinct 3, ed 63, p. 9b, lines 87-88
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 179, family 187, #108 East Sixth Avenue, 5 June 1900

Boyd STIFFLER, Head, Apr 1865, 35, m. 11 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Foreman
Genovefa, wife, June 1864, 35, m. 11 yrs, 0 children, Pa/Pa/Pa
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 10, #117 East Sixth Ave., ed 54, p. 7b, lines 62-63
Series T624, roll 1317, dwelling 143, family 144, 22 April 1910

Boyd STIFFLER, Head, [age smudged], marr. (1st time) 20 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Track Foreman: Railroad
Alvira G., wife, 46, marr. (1st time) 20 yrs, no children, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
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+          7          vi.        Joseph C. STIFFLER, born 14 Aug 1867 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA; died Aft. 1910.
+          8          vii.       Jane M. STIFFLER, born 17 Feb 1870 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA; died 27 Jun 1965 in poss. Altoona, PA.
            9          viii.      Aden H. STIFFLER, born 5 Sep 1872 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA21,22; died 21 Sep 1952 in Gallitzin, Cambria Co. PA22.  He married Mary LAMAR 7 Apr 1903 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA22; born 23.

Notes for Aden H. STIFFLER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900

Joseph C. STIFFLER, Head, Sept 1868, 31, m. 2 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
Gertrude, wife, Feb 1874, 26, m. 2 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ralph L., son, Oct 1898, 1
Aden, Boarder, Sept 1872, 27, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
Jesse T. NYCUM, Boarder, Sept 1879, 20, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter

[Note: Aden Stiffler was living in the household of his elder brother Joseph.]
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 13, p. 50

ADEN H. STIFFLER

Aged 80 and a native of Poplar run, Blair county, died at 8 o'clock last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Lawn of 700 Chestnut street, Gallitzin, where he had resided since the death of his wife, Mary (Lamar) Stiffler, four years ago. He was born Sept. 5, 1872, a son of Abraham and Rachel (Reffner) Stiffler. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Lawn, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Piper of Duncansville and Mrs. Jean Coy of near VanOrmer. He was married April 7, 1903, in the First Methodist church, Altoona, and resided for 30 years in Cresson, retiring as a carpenter from the railroad company service in 1939 after 34 years of employment. Mr. Stiffler was a member of the Gallitzin Methodist church and of the P.R.R. Veterans organization. Friends will be received after 8 o'clock this evening at the Conrad funeral home.

[pencil date "9-22-52"]
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            10        ix.        Minnie B. STIFFLER, born 13 Jun 1874 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA24.  She married Charles PIPER 11 Dec 1901 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA25.

Generation No. 2

2.  Ann Elizabeth5 STIFFLER (Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 5 Feb 185526,27, and died 26 Apr 192228.  She married Henry Martin LEIGHTY ca 187429,30, son of Jacob LEIGHTY and Barbara LINGENFELTER.  He was born 15 May 1849 in Juniata Twp. Blair Co. PA31,32, and died 24 Jan 193533.

Notes for Henry Martin LEIGHTY:
1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. ed 171 p. 16 line 4

Henry LEIGHTY, 31, Farmer
Ann, 25, Wife
Jeremiah, 5, Son; Mary A., 3, Dau
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1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900

Henry LEIGHTY, Head, Oct 1848, 51, m. 26 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Farmer
Anna E., wife, Feb 1855, 45, m. 26 yrs, 10 children / 8 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Martha, dau, June 1880, 19, single; Charles, son, Mar 1882, 18, single, Farm Laborer
Boyd, son, May 1884, 16; Nettie, dau, July 1886, 13; Susie, dau, June 1889, 10
Wilmer D., son, May 1897
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56
Series T624, roll 1317, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910

Henry LEIGHTY, Head, 62, marr. (1st time) 35 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer: General Farm
Ann Elizabeth, wife, 55, marr. (1st time) 35 yrs, 8 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Charles, son, 28, single, Laborer: Home Farm; Nettie, dau, 24, single, 1 child / 1 still alive
Wilbur, son, 12, Laborer: Home Farm
Vera, grandchild, 2
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Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. VIII: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, PA, 1984.

LEIGHTY, Henry M., b. 1848; d. 1935, Plot 3, lot 192
LEIGHTY, Annie E., b. 1855; d. 1922, Plot 3, lot 192
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Children of Ann STIFFLER and Henry LEIGHTY are:

            11        i.          Orville Jeremiah6 LEIGHTY, born 8 Sep 187034; died 7 Dec 194134.  He married Clara B. WILT.
            12        ii.         Mary "Mollie" LEIGHTY, born 27 May 187734.  She married Joseph TREMEL; born 35.
+          13        iii.        Martha Jane LEIGHTY, born 20 Jun 1880 in Poplar Run, Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA; died 24 Oct 1960 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA.
            14        iv.        Charles E. LEIGHTY, born 3 Mar 188236,37,38; died 3 May 195139.
            15        v.         Boyd Alexander LEIGHTY, born 22 May 188439,40; died 10 May 194941.  He married Geno BRENNER.
+          16        vi.        Nettie Mae LEIGHTY, born 20 Jul 1887; died 1966.
            17        vii.       Nora LEIGHTY, born 16 Jun 188941,42; died 9 Aug 1937 in bur. Newry Lutheran Cem. Newry, Blair Co. PA43.  She married Samuel MARBLE 21 Apr 190644; born 188845; died 1966 in bur. Newry Lutheran Cem. Newry, Blair Co. PA45.

Notes for Samuel MARBLE:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. VIII: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, PA, 1984.

Plot 3, Lot 244

MARBLE, Samuel, b. 1888; d. 1966
MARBLE, Nora, b. 1889; d. 1937; w/o Samuel
MARBLE, Susan Wilt, b. 1898; d. 1979
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            18        viii.      Wilbur Dean LEIGHTY, born 6 May 189746,47,48; died 20 Feb 1963.  He married Grace RILING 16 Oct 1923 in Cumberland, Allegany Co. MD49; born ca 190050.

3.  Lloyd Alpheus5 STIFFLER (Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 13 Sep 185751,52,53, and died 8 Oct 192554.  He married Elizabeth A. SHAW ca 188155.  She was born Jan 186456,57, and died Aft. 192058.

Notes for Lloyd Alpheus STIFFLER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough, ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900

Loyd A. STIFFLER, Head, Nov 1858, 41, m. 19 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
Elizabeth, wife, Jan 1864, 36, m. 19 yrs, 8 children / 7 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Harry F., son, July 1882, 17, Laborer: Brick Yard
Charles A., son, Oct 1884, 15, at school; Gertrude, dau, Nov 1886, 13, at school
Edith, dau, Jan 1889, 11, at school; Mary E., dau, Sep 1891, 8
Paul E., son, Apr 1897, 3; John, son, Feb 1900, 3/12
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough, Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96
Series T624, roll 1316, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910

Lloyd STIFFLER, Head, 54, marr. (1st time) 27 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Carpenter
Elizabeth, wife, 46, marr. (1st time) 27 yrs, 10 children / 9 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Edna, dau, 19; Edith, dau, 21; Paul, son, 13; Elwood, son, 10; Lloyd, son, 7; Elizabeth, dau, 4
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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough, ed 87, p. 1a, lines 45-50
Series T625, roll 1539, dwelling 13, family 13, 2 January 1920

Lloyd A. STIFFLER, Head, 68, married, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Carpenter Contractor
Elizabeth A., wife, 54, married, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Paul E., son, 22, single, Fireman:  Steam Railroad
Edward F., son, 19, single, Fireman:  Steam Railroad
Lloyd A., son, 17, single, Clerk:  Railroad Co.
Elizabeth A., dau, 14
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Children of Lloyd STIFFLER and Elizabeth SHAW are:

            19        i.          Harry F.6 STIFFLER, born Jul 188259.  He married Anna (STIFFLER); born 60.
            20        ii.         Charles A. STIFFLER, born 23 Oct 188461.
            21        iii.        Gertrude STIFFLER, born 1 Nov 188662.  She married John S. CROFT; born 63.
            22        iv.        Edith STIFFLER, born 12 Jan 188964,65.
            23        v.         Mary Edna STIFFLER, born Sep 189166,67.  She married John MENTZER; born 68.
            24        vi.        Paul Eugene STIFFLER, born 9 Apr 189769,70.
            25        vii.       John Elwood STIFFLER, born Feb 190071,72.
            26        viii.      Lloyd Alpheus STIFFLER, born ca 190373,74.
            27        ix.        Elizabeth A. STIFFLER, born ca 190675.

4.  Mary Catherine5 STIFFLER (Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 20 Feb 185976,77,78,79, and died 191480.  She married Jonathan BEEGLE 7 Oct 1886 in Newry, Blair Co. PA81,82, son of Henry BEEGLE and Rachel FICKES.  He was born Jun 1862 in Bedford Co. PA83,84,85, and died 194586.

Notes for Jonathan BEEGLE:
1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. ed 21, p. 6a, lines 43-45
Series T623, roll 1376, dwelling 101, family 101, 14 June 1900

Jonathan BEEGLE, Head, June 1862, 37, m. 13 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Blacksmith
Mary C., Wife, Feb 1859, 41, m. 13 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Elmer B., son, July 1889, 10
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1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69
Series T624, roll 1312, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910

Jonathan BEEGLE, Head, marr. (1st time) 24 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Blacksmith: Own Shop
Mary Catherine, wife, 50, marr. (1st time) 24 yrs, 2 children / 2 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Elmer B., son, 20, single, Blacksmith: Wagon Shop; Lavanda E., dau, 9
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The Altoona "Mirror" issue of 16 April 1945

JONATHAN BEEGLE

Well known Bedford county retired blacksmith, died Saturday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage in his room in the Openheimer rooming house in Bedford, where he had resided since retiring from blacksmithing at Osterburg. He was born in Bedford county June 22, 1862, a son of Henry and Rachel (Fickes) Beegle. His wife died a number of years ago. Surviving are one son and one daughter Elmer Beegle and Mrs. Roy Griffith, both of Osterburg and these brothers and sisters: Joseph and Tate Beegle, both of Newry, Frank of Bedford R.D., Daniel of Duncansville, Samuel of Martinsburg, R.D., Mrs. Sallie Smith of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Charles Smith of Bedford, R.D., and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Osterburg Lutheran church. Friends will be received at the Carn funeral home in Claysburg.
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Children of Mary STIFFLER and Jonathan BEEGLE are:

            28        i.          Elmer B.6 BEEGLE, born Jul 188987,88.
            29        ii.         Lavanda E. BEEGLE, born 25 Dec 190089,90; died Feb 197590.  She married Roy GRIFFITH.

Notes for Lavanda E. BEEGLE:
Social Security Death Records Index

LAVANDA GRIFFITH
SSN 174-50-1538 Residence:  16667, Osterburg, Bedford, PA
Born 25 Dec 1900
Died Feb 1975 Issued:  PA (1973)
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7.  Joseph C.5 STIFFLER (Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 14 Aug 1867 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA91,92, and died Aft. 1910.  He married Gertrude NYCUM ca 189893,94.  She was born Feb 187495,96, and died Aft. 1910.

Notes for Joseph C. STIFFLER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900

Joseph C. STIFFLER, Head, Sept 1868, 31, m. 2 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
Gertrude, wife, Feb 1874, 26, m. 2 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ralph L., son, Oct 1898, 1
Aden, Boarder, Sept 1872, 27, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
Jesse T. NYCUM, Boarder, Sept 1879, 20, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3
Series T624, roll 1317, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910

Joseph C. STIFFLER, Head, 42, marr. (1st time) 12 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Car Builder: Railroad Shop
L. Gertrude, wife, 45, marr. (1st time) 12 yrs, 4 children / 2 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Ralph L., son, 11; Clarence E., son, 4
Jesse T. NYCUM, brother-in-law, 30, single, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Repairman: Railroad
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Children of Joseph STIFFLER and Gertrude NYCUM are:

            30        i.          Ralph L.6 STIFFLER, born Oct 189897,98.
            31        ii.         Clarence E. STIFFLER, born ca 190699.

8.  Jane M.5 STIFFLER (Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 17 Feb 1870 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA100,101,102, and died 27 Jun 1965 in poss. Altoona, PA103,104.  She married Elmer Jesse COY 12 Mar 1891 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA105,106.  He was born Sep 1862107,108,109, and died 29 Dec 1939110.

Notes for Jane M. STIFFLER:
Mrs. Jane (Stiffler) Coy
Posted by D. Bowman <ddbev@ibm.net> on Wed, 02 Jun 1999
Surname: Coy, Reffner, Stiffler, Mulhollen, Chilcote, Buddle, Troxell,
Shomo, Kleinmeyer

Mrs. Jane M. Coy, 95, of Altoona, formerly of Van Ormer, Cambria Co., PA died June 27, 1965 in the Fitzgerald Nursing Home. She was born at Poplar Run, Blair Co., PA on Feb. 17, 1870, a daughter of Abraham and Rachel (Reffner) Stiffler, and married E. J. Coy, who died Dec. 29,
1939. Surviving are eight children, Boyd F. & John W. of Cresson, Mrs. Carrie Mulhollen, Mrs. Mapha Chilcote, Mrs Beulah Buddle and Mrs. Verna Troxell of Altoona, Mrs. Hazel Shomo and Mrs. Genevieve Kleinmeyer of Fallen Timber. Internment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow, Cambria Co., PA Arrangements by Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow, PA
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Notes for Elmer Jesse COY:
1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73
Series T623, roll 1389, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900

Elmer J. COY, Head, Sept 1862, 37, m. 9 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Track Foreman
Jennie M., Wife, Feb 1870, 30, m. 9 yrs, 5 children / 5 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Carrie E., dau, July 1892, 7, at school; Boyd F., son, Apr 1894, 6, at school
Ruth A., dau, Jan 1896, 4; Beulah G., dau, Dec 1897, 2; Hazel M., dau, Dec 1899, 5/12
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1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10
Series T624, roll 1324, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910

Elmer J. COY, Head, 47, marr. (1st time) 19 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Foreman: Railroad
Jane M., wife, 40, marr. (1st time) 19 yrs, 9 children / 9 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Carrie E., dau, 17; Boyd F., son, 16; Ruth A., dau, 14; Beulah G., dau, 12; Hazel M., dau, 10
John W., son, 8; Mapha L., dau, 6; Genevive J., dau, 4; Verna E., dau, 1 3/12
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ELMER JESSE COY

Well known resident of Van Ormer and a retired Pennsylvania railroad section foreman on the Cresson-Irvona branch, died at his home in Van Ormer this morning at 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Coy was born in Huntingdon county on Sept. 20, 1862. He was retired by the Pennsylvania railroad in 1929. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jane Coy, and these children: Mrs. Carrie Mulhollen, Mrs. Beulah Buddle, Mrs. Mapha Chilcote and Mrs. Verna Troxell, all of Altoona, Boyd E. Coy and John Coy, both of Cresson, Mrs. Genevie Kleinmyer of Glasgow and Mrs. Hazel Troxell, at home; one sister, Mrs. J.I. Bowser of Russdale, and thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends are being received at the home and are asked to kindly omit flowers.

[Another clipping adds the following in addition to the above: "Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Glasgow."]

[This clipping was marked "12/30" but the year was not stated. Elmer Jesse Coy died in 1939 according to the obituary of his wife in 1965.]
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Children of Jane STIFFLER and Elmer COY are:

            32        i.          Carrie E.6 COY, born 19 Jul 1892111,112,113; died Oct 1974114.  She married ____ MULHOLLEN.
            33        ii.         Boyd F. COY, born 14 Apr 1894115,116; died 21 May 1917.

Notes for Boyd F. COY:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror", issue of Saturday, May 22, 1971

Boyd F. Coy of Sankertown died yesterday May 21 at the Altoona Hospital where he was admitted April 26. He was born April 14, 1894 in Rosebud, Coalport, son of Jesse and Jane (Stiffler) Coy, and married Floyde Troxell. His wife survives with four children: Evelyn, Mrs. Marjorie Marshall, Mrs. Dorothy Carbaugh, and Willard; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and brother: Mrs. Carrie Mullhollem, Mrs. Beulah Buddle, Mrs. Mapha Chilcote, Mrs. Verna Troxell, Mrs. Hazel Whittaker, Mrs. Genevieve Kleinmeier, and John. He was a member of the Cresson Methodist Church, and Moose. He is a retired conductor for PRR and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Friends will be received at Lynse Funeral Home, Cresson. Interment in Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona.
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            34        iii.        Ruth A. COY, born Jan 1896117,118.
            35        iv.        Beulah G. COY, born 31 Dec 1897119,120,121; died 30 Nov 1988122.  She married ____ BUDDLE.
            36        v.         Hazel M. COY, born Dec 1899123,124.  She married ____ SHOMO.
            37        vi.        John W. COY, born ca 1902125.
            38        vii.       Mapha L. COY, born 5 Oct 1903126,127; died 2 Oct 2000128.  She married J. Emory CHILCOTE 5 Aug 1925 in Frankstown, Blair Co. PA128; died 30 Dec 1981129.

Notes for Mapha L. COY:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror", issue of 4 Oct 2000

Mapha L. Chilcote of Llyswen Court, formerly of Garden Heights, died Oct 2, 2000 at the Altoona Hospital. She was born Oct 5, 1903, in Van Ormer, daughter of the late Jesse and Jane (Stiffler) Coy. She married J. Emory Chilcote in Frankstown on Aug 5, 1925. He died Dec 30, 1981. Mrs Chilcote retired as a sales clerk from Lane Bryant Corp. She was a member of Garden Heights United Methodist Church and a member of the Delphi chapter of Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are a son and daughter: Donald K, and Jane Showalter; and two sisters: Verna Troxell and Genevieve Kleinmeyer; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn Chilcote, in September, 1945. Friends will be received in the Gilden Barton Funeral Home. Interment in Alto-Reste
Park Cemetery.
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            39        viii.      Genevieve J. COY, born ca 1906130.  She married ____ KLEINMEYER.
            40        ix.        Verna E. COY, born ca 1909131.  She married ____ TROXELL.

Generation No. 3

13.  Martha Jane6 LEIGHTY (Ann Elizabeth5 STIFFLER, Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 20 Jun 1880 in Poplar Run, Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA132,133, and died 24 Oct 1960 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA134.  She married Lewis Levi SHAW 15 Jul 1900 in Newry, Blair Co. PA135, son of [unknown father] and Hannah STIFFLER.  He was born 24 Feb 1877 in Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA136,137, and died 29 Oct 1948 in Newry, Blair Co. PA138,139.

Notes for Martha Jane LEIGHTY:
Obituary clipping from unknown source.

MRS. MARTHA J. SHAW

Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas H. Vandrew of Mountain Lake Park, near Duncansville, at 4.10 p.m. Friday. She was born at Poplar Run, Freedom Township, June 20, 1880, a daughter of Henry and Anna (Stiffler) Leighty, and was united in marriage with Lewis F. Shaw, who died Oct. 29, 1948. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Dry Run Tabernacle. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Wertz of Altoona and Mrs. Vandrew; four sons, Roy E. of Greenwood, Wilbur and Budd E. of Altoona and Lewis F. of Newry; one brother, Wilbur Leighty of Newry; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Gill of Hollidaysburg, and 19 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Laughlin Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.

SHAW -- Services for Mrs. Martha Jane Shaw of Mountain Lake Park, will be held at the Laughlin Funeral Home Monday at 3.30 p.m. by Pastor Ralph H. Stoll. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery, Newry. Friends will be received at the Laughlin Funeral Home after 7 p.m., tonight.

[pencil date "1960"]
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Notes for Lewis Levi SHAW:
1920 PA Census: Logan Twp. Altoona City; #2427 17th Ave. ed 107 p. 6B line 33:

Lewis L. SHAW, 42, Boiler Maker
Martha J., 31
Elva P., 17, Weaver: Silk Mill
Nora Mae, 16, Winder: Silk Mill
Roy E., 12
Lewis P., 6
Willard R., 1 9/12
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The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of Saturday, 30 October 1948, p. 5, column 7:

LEWIS LEVI SHAW

Of 2008 Sixteenth avenue, died at his home at 4:15 o'clock Friday afternoon after an extended illness. He was born at Puzzletown Feb. 24, 1877, the son of Levi and Hannah (Stiffler) Shaw. He was a member of Dry Run Gospel Tabernacle and preached there for seven years. He retired in 1938 from the Second street tank shop of the PRR after 37 years service. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Jane (Leighty) Shaw; two daughters, Mrs. Elva Wertz and Mrs. Nora Vandrew, both of Altoona; four sons, Ray E., Wilbur and Bud, all of Altoona, and Lewis, Blue Knob; 17 grandchildren and three brothers, Wilson, Miles and Charles, all of Newry. Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home after 7 o'clock Saturday evening.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: 2009 16th Avenue, Altoona, Blair Co. Pa.
Usual Residence of Deceased: [same as above]
Full Name: Lewis Levi Shaw
Sex: Male
Color or Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Name of Wife: Martha Jane Leighty
Birth Date of Deceased: Feb. 24, 1877
Age: 71 years, 8 months, 5 days
Birthplace: Puzzletown, Penna.
Usual Occupation: Retired - Tank Shop
Industry or Business: Penna. Railroad
Father's Name: Levi Shaw
Birthplace of Father: Dry Run, Pa.
Mother's Maiden Name: Hanna Stiffler
Birthplace of Mother: Dry Run, Pa.
Informant' Own Signature: Lewis F. Shaw
Address of Informant: Portage R.D. 2, Pa.
Burial: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, Blair Co. Pa., Nov. 1, 1948
Date of Death: Oct. 29, 1948, 4:15 PM
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis, duration 2 years
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Children of Martha LEIGHTY and Lewis SHAW are:

            41        i.          Boyd Alven7 SHAW, born 4 Nov 1900 in Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA140; died 12 Dec 1901 in Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA141.
            42        ii.         Elva Pearl SHAW, born 13 May 1903 in Lilly, PA142; died 19 Dec 1994 in Valley View Home, Blair Co. PA142.  She married Theodore WERTZ 5 May 1928 in Bedford, Bedford Co. PA142.

Notes for Elva Pearl SHAW:
Obituary clipping from unknown source.

Elva P. Wertz

Mrs. Elva P. Wertz, 91, of Valley View Home, formerly of 410 Willow Ave., died early Monday morning, Dec. 19, 1994, at the home, following an extended illness. She was born May 13, 1903, in Lilly, the daughter of Lewis L. and Martha (Leighty) Shaw. She married Theodore Wertz on May 5, 1928, in Bedford. Surviving are her husband, two sons:  Teddy W. of Bellwood and Donald of Warren; three daughters:  Jennie, Donna Seedenburg and Martha Johnston, all of Altoona; a sister, Nora Vandrew of Mountain Lake; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home.

WERTZ -- Services for Elva P. Wertz of Valley View Home, formerly of 410 Willow Ave. will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home by the Pastor John D. Leatherman. Interment at Dry Run Cemetery. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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            43        iii.        Nora Mae SHAW, born 8 Sep 1905 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA143; died 13 May 1998 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA144.  She married Thomas Harvey VANDREW 24 Nov 1925 in Cumberland, MD145; born 146; died 27 Apr 1981147.
            44        iv.        Roy Elwood SHAW, born 12 Aug 1908 in Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA148; died 11 Sep 1983 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA148.  He married Violet BOOKHAMER 29 Sep 1926 in Cumberland, MD148.

Notes for Roy Elwood SHAW:
Obituary clipping from unknown source.

ROY E. SHAW

Mr. Shaw, 75, of 1404 Pitt Road, Greenwood, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1983, in Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Shaw retired as an upholster helper from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1969, after 44 years' service. He was born Aug. 12, 1908, in Freedom Township, the son of Lewis L. and Martha J. (Leighty) Shaw, and Sept. 29, 1926, in Cumberland, Md., married Violet Bookhammer. Surviving are his wife, two daughters:  LaRue Ritchey of Duncansville and Betty L., at home; a granddaughter and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and sisters:  Nora Vandrew of Duncansville and Elva Wertz, Wilber and Bud of Altoona. Mr. Shaw was a member of the Dry Run Gospel Tabernacle. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.

SHAW -- Services for Roy E. Shaw of 1404 Pitt Road, Greenwood, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., Juniata, by the Rev. Dan Hummel. Interment in Newry Lutheran Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday in the funeral home.
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            45        v.         Warren Regis SHAW, born 1909149; died 22 Aug 1916 in struck by lightning149.
            46        vi.        Erie Marie SHAW, born 1911149; died 1911149.
            47        vii.       Lewis Fillmore SHAW, born 2 Jun 1913149; died 5 Aug 1967149.  He married Eleanor W. SHARPLESS 1934 in Blair Co. PA150.
            48        viii.      Willard Raudrick SHAW, born 21 Mar 1917151; died 23 Dec 1941152.  He married Jennie McCLARREN.
            49        ix.        Wilbur Allen SHAW, born 17 Apr 1921 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA153; died 29 Jun 1993 in Mountain Lake, Duncansville, Blair Co. PA153.

Notes for Wilbur Allen SHAW:
Obituary clipping from unknown source.

WILBUR A. SHAW

Mr. Shaw, 72, of Shamrock Trailer Park, Mountain Lake, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday morning, June 29, 1993, at his sister's residence in Mountain Lake, following an extended illness. Mr. Shaw retired from the former Kleffmans and Conrad's Amoco in Altoona, after 35 years' service. He was born April 17, 1921, in Altoona, the son of Lewis L. and Martha J. (Leighty) Shaw. Surviving are two sisters:  Elva Wertz of Valley View Home and Nora Vandrew, with whom he resided, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaw was a member of Dry Run Gospel Tabernacle. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. Arrangements by Liebegott-Fisher Funeral Home, Duncansville.

SHAW -- Services for Wilbur A. Shaw of Mountain Lake, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, will be held at the convenience of the family at Liebegott-Fisher Funeral Home Inc., Duncansville, by Pastor John D. Leatherman. Interment at Newry Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Liebegott-Fisher Funeral Home Inc., Duncansville. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1004 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648. A special thank you to Mary Lou Sheehan for all her love and kindness to Wilbur.
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16.  Nettie Mae6 LEIGHTY (Ann Elizabeth5 STIFFLER, Abraham4, Michael3, Jacob2, Mr.1) was born 20 Jul 1887154,155,156, and died 1966157.  She married Andrew GILL 19 Jan 1913158.  He was born 1887159, and died 1956159.

Notes for Andrew GILL:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Publication No. VIII: Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, PA, 1984.

Plot 3, Lot 195

GILL, Andrew, b. 1887; d. 1956
GILL, Nettie M., b. 1887; d. 1966
GILL, Ann E., 1917
GILL, Earl J., b. 1913; d. 1952
GILL, Merl F., b. 1913; d. 1916
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Child of Nettie LEIGHTY and Andrew GILL is:

            50        i.          Raymond Freemont7 GILL.  He married Rhelda SHAW; born 18 Dec 1921160; died 30 Aug 1984160.

Endnotes

1.  Newry Lutheran Church, Newry, Blair Co. PA Birth & Baptismal record.
2.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery + Death Record at Blair Co. Courthouse
3.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4a, lines 24-26, dwelling 61, family 61, 11 June 1900, "Rachael STIFFLER, Head, Nov 1833, 66, widow, 10 children / 9 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
4.  Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church records
5.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T623, roll 1380), ed 35, p. 3a, lines 44-46, dwelling 45, family 51, 5 June 1900, "Mapha V., wife, Sept 1862, 38, m. 15 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Un."
6.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), Old Philadelphia and Pittsburg Turnpike west from Duncansville, ed 33, p. 16b, lines 63-65, dwelling 245, 4 May 1910, "Mapha V., wife, 48, marr. (1st time) 25 yrs, no children, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
7.  Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church records
8.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T623, roll 1380), ed 35, p. 3a, lines 44-46, dwelling 45, family 51, 5 June 1900, "married 15 yrs."
9.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), Old Philadelphia and Pittsburg Turnpike west from Duncansville, ed 33, p. 16b, lines 63-65, dwelling 245, 4 May 1910, "married 25 years."
10.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, Blair Co. PA; age reckoned from Duncansville Evang. Luth. Ch. Records
11.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T623, roll 1380), ed 35, p. 3a, lines 44-46, dwelling 45, family 51, 5 June 1900, "George W. BEEGLE, Head, July 1850, 49, m. 15 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Constable."
12.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), Old Philadelphia and Pittsburg Turnpike west from Duncansville, ed 33, p. 16b, lines 63-65, dwelling 245, 4 May 1910, "George W. BEEGLE, Head, 60, marr. (2nd time) 25 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Gardner."
13.  Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church records
14.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, Precinct 3, ed 63, p. 9b, lines 87-88, dwelling 179, family 187, #108 East Sixth Avenue, 5 June 1900, "Boyd STIFFLER, Head, Apr 1865, 35, m. 11 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Foreman."
15.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #117 East Sixth Ave., ed 54, p. 7b, lines 62-63, dwelling 143, family 144, 22 April 1910, "Boyd STIFFLER, Head, [age smudged], marr. (1st time) 20 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Track Foreman: Railroad."
16.  Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
17.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #117 East Sixth Ave., ed 54, p. 7b, lines 62-63, dwelling 143, family 144, 22 April 1910, "married 20 years."
18.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, Precinct 3, ed 63, p. 9b, lines 87-88, dwelling 179, family 187, #108 East Sixth Avenue, 5 June 1900, "Genovefa, wife, June 1864, 35, m. 11 yrs, 0 children, Pa/Pa/Pa."
19.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #117 East Sixth Ave., ed 54, p. 7b, lines 62-63, dwelling 143, family 144, 22 April 1910, "Alvira G., wife, 46, marr. (1st time) 20 yrs, no children, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
20.  Carson Valley Cemetery
21.  Ancestral File
22.  Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 13, p. 50.
23.  Ancestral File
24.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4a, lines 24-26, dwelling 61, family 61, 11 June 1900, "Minnie B., dau, June 1874, 25, single, Pa/Pa/Pa."
25.  Susan Eppley Landrith75 Virgil Drive, Sparks, NV 89436letter from March 1996
26.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
27.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "Ann Elizabeth, wife, 55, marr. (1st time) 35 yrs, 8 children / 8 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
28.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery; Newry, PA
29.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "married 26 yrs."
30.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "married 35 yrs."
31.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
32.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "Henry LEIGHTY, Head, 62, marr. (1st time) 35 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer: General Farm."
33.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery; Newry, PA
34.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
35.  Nora Vandrew letter 6 May 1995
36.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
37.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Charles, son, Mar 1882, 18, single, Farm Laborer."
38.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "Charles, son, 28, single, Laborer: Home Farm."
39.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
40.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Boyd, son, May 1884, 16."
41.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
42.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Susie, dau, June 1889, 10" [note - this must be "Nora's" middle name?].
43.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971;also, Newry Lutheran Cem.
44.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
45.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery
46.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
47.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Wilmer D., son, May 1897."
48.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "Wilbur, son, 12, Laborer: Home Farm."
49.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
50.  1910 PA Census: Huntingdon Co. Morris Twp. (Series T624, roll 1349), ed 76, p. 11b, lines 69-78, dwelling 176, family 176, 3 May 1910, "Grace, dau, 10."
51.  Susan Eppley Landrith75 Virgil Drive, Sparks, NV 89436letter from March 1996;1900 PA Census says Nov 1858; Ancestral File says 16 Nov 1856
52.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Loyd A. STIFFLER, Head, Nov 1858, 41, m. 19 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter."
53.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Lloyd STIFFLER, Head, 54, marr. (1st time) 27 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Carpenter."
54.  Susan Eppley Landrith75 Virgil Drive, Sparks, NV 89436letter from March 1996
55.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "married 19 yrs."
56.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Elizabeth, wife, Jan 1864, 36, m. 19 yrs, 8 children / 7 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
57.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Elizabeth, wife, 46, marr. (1st time) 27 yrs, 10 children / 9 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
58.  1910 PA Soundex
59.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Harry F., son, July 1882, 17, Laborer: Brick Yard."
60.  Ancestral File
61.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Charles A., son, Oct 1884, 15 at school."
62.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Gertrude, dau, Nov 1886, 13, at school."
63.  Ancestral File
64.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Edith, dau, Jan 1889, 11, at school."
65.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Edith, dau, 21."
66.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Mary E., dau, Sep 1891, 8."
67.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Edna, dau, 19."
68.  Ancestral File
69.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "Paul E., son, Apr 1897, 3."
70.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Paul, son, 13."
71.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. Duncansville Borough (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 73, p. 1a, lines 3-11, dwelling 2, family 2, 1 June 1900, "John, son, Feb 1900, 3/12."
72.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Elwood, son, 10."
73.  Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church records
74.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Lloyd, son, 7."
75.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T624, roll 1316), Railroad St., ed 66, p. 6b, lines 89-96, dwelling 136, family 141, 20 April 1910, "Elizabeth, dau, 4."
76.  Lutheran Cemetery Osterburg, King Twp. Bedford Co. PA; Ancestral file gives full birth date
77.  1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. (Series T623, roll 1376), ed 21, p. 6a, lines 43-45, dwelling 101, family 101, 14 June 1900, "Mary C., Wife, Feb 1859, 41, m. 13 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
78.  Newry Lutheran Church, Newry, Blair Co. PA Birth & Baptismal record.
79.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910, "Mary Catherine, wife, 50, marr. (1st time) 24 yrs, 2 children / 2 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
80.  Lutheran Cem. Osterburg, King Twp. Bedford Co. PA
81.  Marriage Record: Blair Co. PA
82.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910, "married 24 years."
83.  Lutheran Cemetery Osterburg, King Twp. Bedford Co. PA
84.  1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. (Series T623, roll 1376), ed 21, p. 6a, lines 43-45, dwelling 101, family 101, 14 June 1900, "Jonathan BEEGLE, Head, June 1862, 37, m. 13 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Blacksmith."
85.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910, "Jonathan BEEGLE, Head, marr. (1st time) 24 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Blacksmith: Own Shop."
86.  Lutheran Cem. Osterburg, King Twp. Bedford Co. PA
87.  1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Union Twp. (Series T623, roll 1376), ed 21, p. 6a, lines 43-45, dwelling 101, family 101, 14 June 1900, "Elmer B., son, July 1889, 10."
88.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910, "Elmer B., son, 20, single, Blacksmith: Wagon Shop."
89.  1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. King Twp. (Series T624, roll 1312), Lumber St., Osterburg, ed 18, p. 2b, lines 64-69, dwelling 36, family 37, 19 April 1910, "Lavanda E., dau, 9."
90.  Social Security Death Records Index.
91.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Joseph C. STIFFLER, Head, Sept 1868, 31, m. 2 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Carpenter."
92.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910, "Joseph C. STIFFLER, Head, 42, marr. (1st time) 12 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Car Builder: Railroad Shop."
93.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900, "married 2 yrs."
94.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910, "married 12 years."
95.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Gertrude, wife, Feb 1874, 26, m. 2 yrs, 1 child / 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
96.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910, "L. Gertrude, wife, 45, marr. (1st time) 12 yrs, 4 children / 2 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
97.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), 8th Ward, ed 65, p. 1a, lines 22-26, dwelling 5, family 5, #107 East Fifth Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Ralph L., son, Oct 1898, 1."
98.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910, "Ralph L., son, 11."
99.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T624, roll 1317), Ward 10, #1076 Fifth Ave., ed 54, p. 2b, lines 99-100 & p. 3a, lines 1-3, dwelling 44, family 45, 16 April 1910, "Clarence E., son, 4."
100.  Susan Eppley Landrith75 Virgil Drive, Sparks, NV 89436letter from March 1996
101.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Jennie M., Wife, Feb 1870, 30, m. 9 yrs, 5 children / 5 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
102.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Jane M., wife, 40, marr. (1st time) 19 yrs, 9 children / 9 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
103.  Susan Eppley Landrith75 Virgil Drive, Sparks, NV 89436letter from March 1996
104.  Obituary.
105.  Marriage Record: Blair Co. PA
106.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "married 19 years."
107.  Marriage Record: Blair Co. PA; Middle name "Jesse" from Ancestral File
108.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Elmer J. COY, Head, Sept 1862, 37, m. 9 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Track Foreman."
109.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Elmer J. COY, Head, 47, marr. (1st time) 19 yrs, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Foreman: Railroad."
110.  Obituary, [obituary of wife mentions date].
111.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Carrie E., dau, July 1892, 7, at school."
112.  Social Security Death Records Index.
113.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Carrie E., dau, 17."
114.  Social Security Death Records Index.
115.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Boyd F., son, Apr 1894, 6, at school."
116.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Boyd F., son, 16."
117.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Ruth A., dau, Jan 1896, 4."
118.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Ruth A., dau, 14."
119.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Beulah G., dau, Dec 1897, 2."
120.  Social Security Death Records Index.
121.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Beulah G., dau, 12."
122.  Social Security Death Records Index.
123.  1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (North District) (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 154, p. 12b, lines 67-73, dwelling 235, family 235, 13 June 1900, "Hazel M., dau, Dec 1899, 5/12."
124.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Hazel M., dau, 10."
125.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "John W., son, 8."
126.  The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 4 October 2000.
127.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Mapha L., dau, 6."
128.  The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary, issue of 4 October 2000.
129.  The Altoona, PA "Mirror", obituary of wife Mapha, issue of 4 October 2000.
130.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Genevive J., dau, 4."
131.  1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Reade Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 149, p. 3b, line 100 & p. 4a, lines 1-10, dwelling 64, family 65, 20 April 1910, "Verna E., dau, 1 3/12."
132.  Obituary
133.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Martha, dau, June 1880, 19, single."
134.  "The Life of Lewis Shaw, Sr." by Martha (Leighty) Shaw, his wife
135.  Blair County marriage license
136.  "The Life of Lewis Shaw, Sr." by Martha (Leighty) Shaw, his wife
137.  Death Certificate.
138.  Wife's obituary
139.  Death Certificate.
140.  Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
141.  Register of Deaths, Blair Co. Courthouse
142.  Obituary
143.  Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
144.  Obituary, in possession of author.
145.  Letter from Nora, July 1996
146.  Nora Vandrew letter 6 May 1995
147.  Nora Vandrew mentioned him in Jan. 1996
148.  Obituary
149.  Nora (Shaw) Vandrew letter; summer 1995
150.  Blair County marriage license index
151.  Nora (Shaw) Vandrew letter; summer 1995
152.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery; Newry, PA
153.  Obituary
154.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
155.  1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 3a, lines 42-49, dwelling 46, family 46, 7 June 1900, "Nettie, dau, July 1886, 13."
156.  1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T624, roll 1317), Poplar Run Road, ed 75, p. 4b, lines 51-56, dwelling 59, family 60, 25 April 1910, "Nettie, dau, 24, single, 1 child / 1 still alive."
157.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971;also, Newry Lutheran Cem.
158.  Leighty Families of Blair County 1737-1971 by Marie Leighty Engel, 1971
159.  Newry Lutheran Cemetery
160.  Social Security Death Records Index.


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