Descendants of Alexander SHAW and Hannah Maria STIFFLER
as of 10 May 2001
Generation No. 1
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Shaw Outline1.
ALEXANDER3 SHAW (JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 2 Dec 1835 in Bedford Co. PA (now Blair Co.), and died 27 Jun 1870 in Juniata Twp. Blair Co. PA1. He married HANNAH MARIA STIFFLER 24 Mar 1859 in Newry, Blair Co. PA2, daughter of DAVID STIFFLER and SARAH FEATHERS. She was born 3 Nov 1840 in Bedford Co. PA (now Blair Co.), and died 2 Apr 1919 in Newry, Blair Co. PA3.Generation No. 2
2. LLOYD ALPHEUS4 SHAW (ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 20 Oct 1859 in Blair Co. PA, and died 22 Apr 1929 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA @ 2nd Ave. RR Crossing6. He married EMMA JANE BUTLER. She was born 19 Jul 18617, and died 17 Mar 19377.
Notes for LLOYD ALPHEUS SHAW:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900
Lloyd SHAW, Head, Oct 1859, 40, marr. 19 years, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., Farmer
Emma, wife, July 1860, 39, marr. 19 years, 9 children / 8 still living, b. Pa., parents b. Pa.
Allice, dau, Mar 1882, 18; Samuel, son, Aug 1884, 15, Farm Laborer
Harry, son, Mar 1887, 13, at school; James, son, Mar 1889, 11; Jennie, dau, Nov 1891, 8
Lillie, dau, Nov 1893, 6; Annie, dau, May 1896, 4; John, son, May 1898, 2
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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. enum. dist. 89 enum date 2 Jan '20
State High Way Route 386: Dwelling # 4, family #4:
Loyd SHAW, 60
Emma, 57
Anna, 23, dau, single
Elmer, 18, son, single
French, Lillie, 25, dau, married
Gladis, 6, granddau.
Roy, 3 4/12, grandson [b. Sep '16]
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Excerpt of letter to Jesse Lee Hartman II, from his grandfather J.L. Hartman of Hollidaysburg, PA, courtesy of Mimi Reed, 305 McClary Court W., State College, PA 16801, April 2001.
April 30, 1929.
"I attended Lloyd Shaw and his son James' funeral last week. It was one of the largest funerals I ever attended in this part of the country. There were 178 autos. You doubtless heard of Lloyd and his son James being killed at the Forsht crossing in Duncansville. It was a very sad accident. Lloyd had 34 grandchildren and the Shaw connection is large. You know he is a brother of James, our Superintendent. The services were held in the Leamersville Church and burial at Puzzletown. I sent the Straight Eight to take Lloyd's family and I took Jim and his wife with me."
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair County, City of Altoona, Altoona Hospital
Full Name: LLOYD SHAW
Sex: Male
Color: White
Marital Status: Married
Husband of: Emma Shaw
Date of Birth: Oct. 20, 1859
Age: 69 yrs, 6 mos, 2 days
Occupation: Laborer
Birthplace: Penna.
Name of Father: Alexander Shaw
Birthplace of Father: Penna.
Maiden Name of Mother: Hannah Stiffler
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Emma Shaw, McKee, Pa.
Date of Death: April 22, 1929
Cause of Death: Fractures of the ribs and pelvis, emphysema of the lungs, (Automobile accident) [illegible] struck by a train at 7th St. R.R. Crossing, Duncansville, Pa
Place and Date of Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, 4/25/1929
Undertaker: Jacob Carn & Son, Claysburg, Pa.
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Puzzletown ("Poplar Run") Cemetery, Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA
SHAW
MOTHER / EMMA / 1862 - 1937
FATHER / LLOYD A. / 1859 - 1929
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Children of LLOYD SHAW and EMMA BUTLER are:
i. ALICE5 SHAW, b. 19 Mar 18827,8; d. 5 Oct 19629; m. GEORGE WILLIAM SMITH, 1902, Blair Co. PA10; b. 24 May 187511; d. 1 Jun 194411.
ii. SAMUEL SHAW, b. 18 Aug 188411,12; d. 2 Aug 196513; m. EFFIE SMITH; b. 2 Jul 1886, East Freedom, Blair Co. PA13.
iii. HARRY BUTLER SHAW, b. 22 Mar 188714,15; d. 12 Sep 1969, Newry, Blair, PA16; m. PEARL E. SMITH, 1908, Blair Co. PA17; b. 9 Mar 189118; d. 17 Feb 193018.
iv. JAMES A. SHAW, b. Mar 188919; d. 22 Apr 1929, Duncansville, Blair Co. PA @ 2nd Ave. RR Crossing.
Notes for JAMES A. SHAW:
Was killed in an automobile accident with his father Lloyd Shaw. The car was struck by a train.
v. JENNIE SHAW, b. 26 Nov 1891, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA20,21; d. 26 Mar 1984, McKee, Blair Co. PA22; m. HARVEY B. BOYER, 7 Apr 1913, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA22; b. 10 Dec 189123; d. 27 Jan 1944, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA24.
vi. LILLIAN B. SHAW, b. 25 Nov 189425,26; d. 2 Mar 1990, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA27; m. (1) RALPH FRENCH, 1914, Blair Co. PA28; m. (2) EARL KUNSMAN, 20 Oct 192429; d. 30 Nov 194429.
vii. ANNA MARY SHAW, b. 28 May 1896, Dry Run, Blair Co. PA29,30; d. 2 Jan 1992, King, Bedford Co. PA31; m. EMORY WATSON BURKET, 22 Jun 1922, Leamersville, PA31; b. 7 Nov 1891, Claysburg, PA32; d. 9 May 195533.
viii. JOHN P. SHAW, b. 30 May 189834,35; d. 20 Dec 196936; m. VERA A. SELL, 9 Jan 191836; b. 16 Feb 1894, Tyrone, Blair Co. PA36; d. 26 Jan 1977, Duncansville, Blair Co. PA36.
ix. ALBERT W. SHAW, b. 16 Aug 190037; d. 23 Aug 1900, Poplar Run, Blair Co. PA.
x. ELMER HENRY SHAW, b. 4 Sep 1901, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA37; d. 14 Jan 1984, East Freedom, Blair Co. PA38; m. (1) RUTH MARIE GREEN; b. 190639; d. Aug 1947; m. (2) ETHEL L. HEILMEIER, 5 Jul 1965, East Freedom, Blair Co. PA40; b. 5 Jul 190541; d. 6 Mar 198641.
3. FLORA M.4 SHAW (ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 13 Feb 1861. She had a child with WILLIAM HOUSTON.
Children of FLORA SHAW and WILLIAM HOUSTON are:
i. EMMA BELLE5 SHAW, b. 24 Oct 1882, Blair Co. PA42,43; d. 20 Oct 1916, Duncansville, Blair, PA44,45,45; m. ROBERT J. SMITH, 190446; b. 21 May 188547; d. 20 May 197048.
Notes for EMMA BELLE SHAW:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Duncansville, Blair Co. Pa.
Full Name: Emma Belle Smith
Sex: Female
Color or Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: Oct. 24, 1882
Age: 33 years, 11 months, 26 days
Occupation: Housewife
Birthplace: Blair Co. Pa.
Name of Father: William Houston
Birthplace of Father: Blair Co. Pa.
Maiden Name of Mother: Flora Shaw
Birthplace of Mother: Blair Co. Pa.
Informant: Robert Smith, Duncansville
Date of Death: 10/20/1916
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of breast operated on & then involved liver & stomach
Place of Burial: Newry Lutheran Cemetery, Oct. 23, 1916
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ii. DASIE IRENE SHAW, b. Dec 188549.
4. WILLIAM MILES4 SHAW (ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 26 Jun 1865 in Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA50, and died 23 Mar 1950 in Newry, Blair, PA51,52. He married MARGARET ELLER 19 Jun 1890 in Blair Co. PA53, daughter of WILLIAM ELLER and MARY LINGENFELTER. She was born 11 Aug 1874 in Newry, Blair, PA54, and died 23 Jun 1939 in Newry, Blair, PA54.
Notes for WILLIAM MILES SHAW:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. ed. 75, sheet 3, line 9, House #37:
Miles SHAW, Head, Jun 1866, 33, m. 10, Farm Laborer
Maggie, wife, Sep 1875, 24, m. 10, 4/4
Nettie, dau, Oct 1890, 9; Aden, son, Jun 1892, 7
Mary, dau, Oct 1894, 5; Ross, son, Nov 1896, 3
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: 927 3rd Avenue, Duncansville, Blair County, Pa.
Usual Residence of Deceased: [same as above]
Name: William Miles Shaw
Date of Death: 3-23-1950
Sex: M
Color or Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Date of Birth: June 26, 1865
Age: 84
Usual Occupation: Farmer
Kind of Business or Industry: Own farm
Birthplace: Freedom Township, Pa.
Father's Name: Alexander Shaw
Mother's Maiden Name: Hannah Stiffler
Informant's Own Signature: Mrs. W.J. Hale, Altoona, Pa.
Cause of Death: Broncho-Pneumonia
Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Myocarditis
Burial: Mar. 26, 1950, Newry Lutheran Cemetery, Newry, Blair Co. Pa.
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Children of WILLIAM SHAW and MARGARET ELLER are:
i. NETTIE5 SHAW, b. 20 Oct 189055; m. (1) THOMAS D. WILT, 27 Apr 1911, Blair Co. PA55; d. 26 Dec 192855; m. (2) H. T. HYLE, 20 Jan 193355.
ii. ADEN J. SHAW, b. 8 Jun 189255; d. 2 Sep 1916, Motorcycle Accident near Newry, Blair, PA56.
iii. MARY ANN SHAW, b. 9 Oct 1893, Newry, Blair, PA57; d. alive October 199758; m. WILLIAM J. HALE, 11 Feb 1913, Duncansville, Blair, PA59; d. 196859.
Notes for MARY ANN SHAW:
Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of Thursday, 9 October 1997
Happy 104th Birthday Mary Hale
From Your Friends at PENN MED Home Health Care Center
2331 Broad Ave., Altoona, PA (946-9094)
Mary Ann Shaw was born on October 9, 1893 in Newry, PA, the daughter of Miles and Margaret Eller Shaw. She lived her early years on a farm near Puzzletown where she attended school. On February 11, 1913, she married William J. Hale at the Lutheran church in Duncansville, PA. Bill & Mary had 3 children, a daughter Fredda and 2 sons Clifford & Herbert. Her sons are deceased. She & Bill, who everybody called "Pappy", were married for 55 years before his death parted them in 1968. From 1968 to Nov. 1, 1993 she lived with her daughter in Altoona. Since then, both Mary & Fredda have resided at the Blair Christian Home. For most of her life, she was a member of the Newry Lutheran Church. As an adult she was a member of the True Blue Sunday school class. For the last 34 years, she has been a member of the Foot of Ten Bible Church.
The greatest joys of her life have been derived from being with family & friends, her cooking, for which she was well known, & her enduring Christian faith.
She has 8 grandchildren, 2 are deceased, 11 great-grandchildren & 7 great-great-grandchildren. Her life has spanned the most remarkable period in the history of the world. From horse & buggy, to jet planes & landing a man on the moon. Medical technology advanced from simple herbs to organ transplants. Electronic technology from simple electricity to pictures through the air & instant communications across the world. She is always grateful for expressions of congratulations on her birthdays & for personal visits to the home.
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iv. ROSS WILLIAM SHAW, b. 11 Nov 1896, Poplar Run, near Newry, Blair, PA60; m. BERTHA MABEL MAGILL, 25 Jul 192460; b. 25 Sep 1905, Juniata, Blair, PA60.
v. LOGAN FILMORE SHAW, b. 20 Feb 190261; d. 29 Sep 196462; m. THELMA MARY HARRIS, 23 May 1923, Duncansville, Blair, PA63; b. 28 Apr 1905, Duncansville, Blair, PA63; d. 19 Nov 1991, Bellwood, Blair, PA63.
5. JAMES ALEXANDER4 SHAW (ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 30 Jun 1867 in Juniata Twp. Blair Co. PA, and died 13 Dec 1943 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA. He met (1) NANCY ELLEN BURNS, daughter of SAMUEL BURNS and RACHAEL COLBERT. She was born 6 Mar 1863 in Rodman, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA64,65,66, and died 10 May 1943 in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA67. He married (2) REBECCA E. DIBERT 29 May 1890 in Blair Co. PA. She was born Apr 1872, and died 28 Jul 1952 in Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA68.
Notes for JAMES ALEXANDER SHAW:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. ed 75, sheet 3, line 1:
James A. SHAW, Head, Jun 1867 / 32, m. 10 yrs., Farmer
Rebecca, Wife, Apr 1872 / 28, m. 10 yrs., 6 ch/ 6 living
Jennie, dau, Nov 1891 / 8, single
Harry, son, Dec 1892 / 7; Dessa, dau, Feb 1894 / 6; Celia, dau, Mar 1896 / 4
Laura, dau, Apr 1898 / 2; Martha, dau, Apr 1899 / 1, s
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. McKee Town (ed 68)
{enumerator Arvilla H. Sell}
Dwelling #50, family #52:
James A. SHAW, 41, marr 19, Farmer
Rebecca E., 38, had 11 children/7 still alive
Jennie B., 19, single dau.; Harry E., 18, single son
Dessa M., 16, single dau.; Celia M., 15, single dau.
Laura A., 13, single dau.; Martha, 11, single dau.
Orville, 9, single son; Dean W. Showalter, 3/12, grandson
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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (ed 89):
[state High Way Route 386]:
James A. SHAW, 51
Rebecca E., 49
Celia, 24, single dau.
Martha, 21, single dau.
Dean, 10, grandson
Harry Shanon, 31, brother in law
George Homer, 28, Boarder
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair County, Roaring Spring
Usual Residence of Deceased: 622 Locust Street, Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA
Full Name: JAMES ALEXANDER SHAW
Social Security Number: 170-18-9610
Sex: M
Color: White
Marital Status: Married
Name of Wife: Rebecca Dibert
Age of Wife: 73 years
Birth Date of Deceased: June 30, 1867
Age: 76 years, 5 mos, 13 days
Birthplace: Blair Co. PA
Usual Occupation: Quarryman, J.L. Hartman Co.
Father's Name: Alexander Shaw
Birthplace of Father: Blair Co. PA
Maiden Name of Mother: Hannah Stiffler
Birthplace of Mother: Blair Co. PA
Informant: Mrs. Charles Helsel, Roaring Spring, PA
Place and Date of Burial: Roaring Spring, Dec. 16, 1943
Funeral Director: Hite Brothers, Roaring Spring, PA
Date of Death: Dec. 13, 1943, 6:15PM
Cause of Death: Uremia & Diabetes
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James Alexander Shaw and Nancy Ellen Burns were not legally married. They had two daughters, Frosty Irene Burns, and Kate Dirldean Burns. The girls went by their mother's maiden name: Burns. A daughter Eva appeared on the 1900 census, but I have found no further information on her. No one in my family remembers her.
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Letter to Michael Scott Caldwell from Anna E. Walter
Roaring Spring Pa.
Aug. 25, 1982
Dear Michael:
Thank you for your letter. I only can tell you that James Shaw was Frostie's Father but her sister-in-law can give you a lot more information so if you come down we can take you to her place and she can tell you a lot more. She just lives here above town and she said she would be glad to tell you what she can. You see your grandmother's Grandma was my first cousin Katie Reffner. I hope this will help you. Looking to see you.
Love a cousin,
Anna E. Walter
705 Girard St.
Roaring Spring, Pa.
16673
[Note: Shortly after I received this letter I did visit Mrs. Walter who told me once again that James Alexander Shaw was Frostie and Kate's father. I don't recall visiting Frostie's sister-in-law, and I'm not sure who Mrs. Walter meant when she wrote that. Possibly one of James Shaw's son's wives. - ed.]
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E-mail from Dean Helsel <grammy828@juno.com> to Michael Scott Caldwell, 31 March 2001
Dear Michael:
You also asked about James Alexander Shaw. He was my Grandfather (we were very close). He was my mothers father. He passed away in Dec. 1943. I was overseas at the time. Also you asked if the he admitted to the fact of having these daughters the answer is yes but he didn't have a real close relationship with them as far as I know. All of the children knew about them but there were some that did not accept it. I do remember when I was small of my mother going to see Kate several times. Kate looked a lot like my aunt Laura (passed away early in her marriage of cancer) they had two children 1-boy & 2 girls. Beula (Delozier) Klotz the oldest daughter. She was very young when her mother passed away didn't have much memory of what her mother looked like. Every one heard that she only had to look at Kate and she would know. Frostie looked a lot like my aunt Jennie (Feather) Shaw. You sent me a picture some time ago of James Shaw sitting on a set of steps with a grandson. That was Jennie's illegitimate son Dean Shaw. My grandfather raised him in his home. His father was a Showalter (I'm named after him).
As for pictures of them: when my parents passed away my sister gave all of the pictures back to family members. I do have one of my grandmother & father in a old probation whiskey bottle that I have had since I was about 12 years old.
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Notes for NANCY ELLEN BURNS:
Statement of Claim
Genealogical Proof
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy Ellen Helsel was born in Rodman county of Blair state of Penn'a and am a lineal or blood descendant of Samuel and Katharyne Burns.
I was married to Miles E. Helsel in the year 1900. My maiden name was Nancy Burns, born March 6, 1863. To our union we have 2 children.
Names and births: Ettie Helsel born March 15, 1901. Vallerree Helsel born Nov. 17, 1903.
My father Samuel Burns was the son of Thomas Burns who was born in Duncansville county of Blair state of Pa., died August 18, 1909. [birthplace and date refer to death of Samuel, not Thomas-ed.]
My mother Rachel Katharyne was the daughter of Robert Scott Colbert who was born in ? county of Hardy state of Virginia and were married on Nov. 9, 1862 and died April 14, 1896. [marriage and death date refers to Rachel Katharyne, not Robert Scott Colbert-ed.]
To their union were born the following children: Nancy Ellen, Rheuanna, Harris Monroe, Robert Scott, Ulysses Grant, Melcene Veldee.
My grandfather Thomas Burns was born ? and died Jan. 20, 1880. My grandmother Katharyne was born ? and died Feb. 12, 1887. Date of their marriage ?.
To their union were born the following children: Samuel, Elizabeth, Mary, George, William, Wesley.
My great grandfather was Samuel Hanley. My great grandmother was Elizabeth Hanley.
My great great grandfather was Jacob Shoenfeld born Jan. 2[remainder cut off], died 1837. My great great grandmother was Elizabeth Baker born Aug. 4, 1763, died 1828.
To their union were born the following children: Margaret, Elizabeth, Jacob, John, Catherine.
My great great great grandfather was Nicholas Baker, born in Germany, came to America about 1771, lived near where Philadelphia now is.
I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the above statement is true and correct from family records of history, and stated and told me by my parents and relatives.
Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of November A.D. 1916.
{Signed} Nancy Helsel
Witness: Mrs. Reatha McDowell {Seal}
C.E. Van Der All {Seal}
State of Pennsylvania, County of Blair
Be it known that on this 27th day of November A.D. 1916 before me, a Justice of Peace, in and for said County and said State, personally came affirmant to know, and known to me to be the individual person, who made the above statement, and make affidavit that the foregoing above statement made by affirmant is true and correct according to the best of her knowledge and belief.
C.E. Van Der All, Justice of the Peace My commission expires First Monday in January 1920 (Roaring Spring, Pa.)
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Blair County, PA Genealogical Society, Archie Claar Obituary Collection
MRS. NANCY ELLEN HELSEL, A lifelong resident of Roaring Spring, died Monday night at 11 o'clock [10 May 1943-ed.] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ettie McGee, 522 Clark street, Hollidaysburg, following an extended illness. She was born at Roaring Spring in March 1853 [1863-ed.]. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Tate [Kate-ed.] Marsden of Roaring Spring, Mrs. Ettie McGee, at whose home she died, and Mrs. Vallerree Claar of Hollidaysburg; fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Melcene Lynn of Gary, Ind., and a brother, Grant Burns of Roaring Spring. Mrs. Helsel was a member of the Trinity Methodist church, Roaring Spring, the Women's Society of Christian Service and the P.O. of A. Friends will be received at the home of the daughter in Hollidaysburg.
Funeral notice: HELSEL--The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Ellen Helsel, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ettie McGee of 522 Clark street, Hollidaysburg, will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Roaring Spring Trinity Methodist church in charge of Rev. N.G. [obscured]akey. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Friends are being received at the McGee home up to 10 o'clock Thursday morning, after which the remains will be taken to the Trinity church, Roaring Spring.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death:
Place of Death: Blair County, Hollidaysburg, 522 Clark Street
In this Community: 22 months
Usual Residence of Deceased: 439 Spang St., Roaring Spring, Pa.
Full Name: Nancy Ellen Helsel
Sex: Female
Color: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Name of Husband: Miles E. Helsel
Birth Date of Deceased: March 6, 1863
Age: 80 years, 2 months, 4 days
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, Pa.
Occupation: None
Name of Father: Sam. H. Burns
Burthplace of Father: Loysburg, Pa.
Maiden Name of Mother: Catherine Cobert [Rachael Katharyne Colbert-ed.]
Birthplace of Mother: Virginia
Informant: Ettie V. McGee, 522 Clark St., Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Pa.
Funeral Director: Alvin W. Hite, Roaring Spring, Pa.
Date of Death: 5-10-1943, 11:00pm
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
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Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA
MOTHER / NANCY ELLEN / HELSEL / MAR. 6, 1863 / MAY 10, 1943 / REST IN PEACE
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Children of JAMES SHAW and NANCY BURNS are:
i. FROSTY IRENE5 BURNS, b. 1 Nov 1889, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA69,70; d. 29 Aug 1923, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA71; m. (1) CALVIN SHOENFELT; m. (2) MICHAEL EMORY REFFNER, 15 Jan 1916, Cumberland, MD; b. 3 Nov 1897, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA71; d. 14 Sep 1977, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA71.
Notes for FROSTY IRENE BURNS:
The Altoona, PA "Mirror" issue of 30 August 1923, p. 20, column 1
MRS. FROSTIE IRENE REFFNER,
Wife of Michael Emory Reffner of 430 East Main street, Roaring Spring, died at the Nason hospital last evening at 5.55 o'clock. Death was caused by typhoid fever and followed a serious illness of less than a week. Mrs. Reffner complained of feeling ill for two weeks but did not become serious until last week following her return from Everett, where she attended a funeral of a relative. On Sunday evening she became unconscious and delirious and remained in this state until death ensued last evening. She was removed to the Nason hospital on Tuesday afternoon and while everything possible was done fo rher, she was beyond human aid. The sudden death of Mrs. Reffner was a distinct shock to her many friends in the borough, many of these not knowing of her serious illness. She was born on Nov. 1, 1889, at Roaring Spring and is a daughter of Mrs. Nancy Helsel of 901 Roosevelt avenue. She resided in the borough her entire life and eight years ago was married to Mr. Reffner, a Taylor township young man. They began housekeeping in the borough, Mr. Reffner being employed in the Pennsy shops at Altoona. She is survived by her husband and mother and four small children, Remis, Otha, Eugene and Elloise, all at home. Three sisters also survive, as follows: Mrs. Katie Marsden and Mrs. Vallerree Claar, both of Roaring Spring; and Mrs. Etta McGee of Hollidaysburg. She was a member of the Methodist church of Roaring Spring for many years and was also affiliated with the Winona Lodge of Rebekahs and Patriotic Order of America Camp No. 236.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair Co. Borough of Roaring Spring
Full Name: Frostie Burns Reffner
Sex: F
Color: W
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: Nov. 1, 1889
Age: 33 yrs, 9 mos, 27 days
Occupation: House Wife
Birthplace: Penna.
Name of Father: Do not know
Birthplace of Father: [blank]
Maiden Name of Mother: Nancy Burns
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Mrs. Nancy Helsel, Roaring Spring, Pa.
Date of Death: August 29, 1923
Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever
Place of Burial: Roaring Spring, Pa., Sept. 1, 1923
Undertaker: Grant Hite, Roaring Spring, Pa.
[Note: Frosty's own mother, Nancy Ellen (Burns) Helsel, was the informant for her daughter's death certificate. She did not want to publicize the name of Frosty's father, even on her death certificate.
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Notes for MICHAEL EMORY REFFNER:
Blair County Genealogical Society, Hoenstine Collection of Obituaries, volume 103, p. 77:
MICHAEL E. REFFNER, of 336 Main St., Roaring Spring, died at 11:10 a.m. yesterday, Sept. 14, 1977, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. Mr. Reffner retired in 1962 from the Pennsylvania Railroad as a machinist with 46 years' service. He was born Nov. 3, 1897, at Roaring Spring RD, a son of Michael W. and Catherine (Dick) Reffner, and was twice married, first to Frostie Burns, who died in August 1923, and then to Martha Wisler, who died in January 1970. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Elloise Barnes of Johnstown, R. Otha of Roaring Spring and S. Oris of Tonawanda, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a brother and four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McNally, Mrs. Vera Delozier and Mrs. Ethel Keith of Roaring Spring RD, Mrs. Edith Miller of Bedford Valley and Clarence, in Arizona. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pa.
Deceased's Mailing Address: 336 Main Street, Roaring Spring, Pa. 16673
Name of Deceased: Michael E. Reffner
Date of Death: 09 / 14 / [19]77
Where did Deceased Actually Live: Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pa.
Sex: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Date of Birth: 3 Nov [18]97
Age at Last Birthday: 79
Usual Occupation: Machinist - P.R.R.
Social Security Number: 716-07-0489
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Full Name of Spouse: Martha Wisler (Deceased)
Mother's Maiden Name: Catherine Dick
Father's Name: Michael W. Reffner
Informant's Name and Address: Otha Reffner, 336 Main St., Roaring Spring, Pa. 16673
Cause of Death: Hypostatic pneumonia
Due to: Cerebrovascular Accident
Due to: Metastatic Carcinoma of Prostate
Other Significant Conditions: Old anteroseptal myocardial infarction
Burial: 17 Sep [19]77, Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Pa.
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Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA
MICHAEL E. REFFNER / 1897 - 1977
FROSTIE I. REFFNER / 1889 - 1923
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ii. KATE DIRLDEEN BURNS, b. 26 Apr 1892, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA72,73,74; d. 6 Jun 1971, Altoona, Blair Co. PA75; m. ROY CLARENCE MARSDEN, 22 May 1919, Blair Co. PA; b. 189176; d. 195176.
Notes for KATE DIRLDEEN BURNS:
Blair County Genealogical Society Obituary Collection
KATHRYN D. MARSDEN, of 304 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, died at 6.16 p.m. yesterday, June 6, 1971, in Mercy Hospital, where she was admitted May 27, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Roaring Spring on April 26, 1892, and May 22, 1919, married Roy C. Marsden, who died in 1951. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Betty Lou Wagner of Chambersburg; one granddaughter, and two sisters, Mrs. Ettie McGee, with whom she resided, and Mrs. Vallerree Claar of Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Marsden was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Ever Loyal Bible Class, Roaring Spring, and of the P.O. of A. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Abstract of Death Certificate information:
Death occured in Blair County, Pa: Altoona: Mercy Hospital
Deceased Mailing Address: 304 Penn St. Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648
Name: Katie D. Marsden
Date of Death: 6-6-71
Widowed
Date of Birth: Apr. 26, 1892 in Roaring Spring, Pa.
Housewife
Social Security #209-09-9110
Full name of spouse: Roy C. Marsden (deceased)
Mother's maiden name: Nancy Burns
Father's name: Not Available
Informant's name: Mrs. Betty L. Wagner-Chambersburg, Pa.
Cause of death: Immediate cause Nephrosclerosis
Other significant conditions: Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Name of Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Pa.
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Notes for ROY CLARENCE MARSDEN:
Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA
MARSDEN
KATHRYN D. / 1892 - 1971
ROY C. / 1891 - 1951
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Children of JAMES SHAW and REBECCA DIBERT are:
iii. JENNIE BELLE5 SHAW, b. Nov 1891; m. (1) _____ SHOWALTER; m. (2) CHESTER A. FEATHERS, 1913, Blair Co. PA77.
iv. HARRY ESSINGTON SHAW, b. Dec 1892; d. 196978; m. HELENA N. NOFSKER, 1917, Blair Co. PA79; b. 4 Mar 189880; d. 26 Dec 1973, Frankstown, Blair Co. PA81.
Notes for HARRY ESSINGTON SHAW:
Information on this family from Bible in possession of Lorraine Ebling (April 1985).
v. DESSA MAE SHAW, b. 5 Feb 1894, Williamsburg, PA82; d. 15 Jun 1933, McKee, Blair Co. PA; m. (1) AUGUSTUS BUTLER, 1912, Blair Co. PA83; b. 188884; d. 1926, bur. Greenlawn Cem. Roaring Spring, PA84; m. (2) LLOYD MARTIN REFFNER, 192385; b. 17 Jan 1894, Bakers Summit, Bedford Co. PA85; d. 12 Dec 1934, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co. PA86.
vi. CECELIA MARGARET SHAW, b. 11 Mar 1896, McKee, Blair Co. PA87; d. 9 Mar 1963, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA88; m. CHARLES HOMER HELSEL, 28 Jan 192089; b. 23 Jan 1891, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA90; d. 6 Jan 1967, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA91.
Notes for CHARLES HOMER HELSEL:
CHARLES H. HELSEL of 6331/2 Mountain St., Roaring Spring, died at 8 a.m.
today in Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. He was born at Roaring Spring
RD Jan. 23, 1891, a son of Levi and Margaret (Hainley) Helsel, and Jan.
28, 1920, married Cecelia Shaw, who died March 9, 1963. Surviving are
three children, James G. of Nashville, Tenn., Dean H. of Houston, Pa.,
and Mrs. Rosella Miller of Roaring Spring; six grandchildren, and one
brother, Clarence of Altoona. He was a member of the Albright Church of
the Brethren and the Foremen's Club of the D.M. Bare Paper Company,
Roaring Spring. Mr. Helsel was a retired D.M. Bare Company foreman.
Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring,
after 2 p.m. Saturday.
[clipping marked "6 Jan 1967"]
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vii. LAURA ANNA SHAW, b. Apr 1898; m. JACOB LLOYD DELOZIER, 1919, Blair Co. PA92.
viii. MARTHA MARIE SHAW, b. 5 Mar 1899, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA93; d. 13 Nov 1985; m. THOMAS CALVIN HILEMAN, Jan 1921, Pittsburgh, PA; b. 188894.
ix. H. ORVILLE SHAW, b. 27 Dec 1900, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA95; d. 23 Oct 1981; m. HARRIET MARY MARKER; b. 190196; d. 196996.
x. FILMORE SHAW, b. 13 Oct 190297; d. 22 Oct 1902, Newry, Blair Co. PA98.
xi. MARY SHAW, b. 30 Jun 190499.
xii. BERTHA ELLEN SHAW, b. 22 Jul 1906100; d. 1907, bur. Poplar Run ("Puzzletown") Cem. Blair Co. PA101.
xiii. ROY SHAW, b. 14 Nov 1908102; d. 1908, bur. Poplar Run ("Puzzletown") Cem. Blair Co. PA103.
6. EDWARD ELMER4 SHAW (ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 24 Sep 1869 in Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA104, and died 19 Jan 1945 in East Freedom, Blair Co. PA104. He married CLARA B. SMITH 5 Apr 1900 in Blair Co. PA, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH and JENNIE SHAW. She was born 18 Nov 1877 in Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA105, and died 28 Oct 1970105.
Notes for EDWARD ELMER SHAW:
1910 PA Miracode: Blair Co. 056 0064 0168
Edward E. SHAW, 39
Clara A., 32
Edgar R., 10, son; Russell L., 9; Mildred M., 8; Lila J., 6
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1920 PA Soundex: Blair Co. Newry vol. 66 e.d. 111 sheet 1 line 91
Edward E. SHAW, 49
Clara B., 42
Edgar R., 20; Russell L., 18; Mildred B., 17; Lila J., 15
Arvilla M., 8; Donald D., 6; Violet A., 4 5/12; Carl S., 2 2/12
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Abstract of Edward Shaw's will:
Edward Shaw of Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA. . .to my wife Clara. . .the farm she now occupies. . .Edgar Mildred Arvilla Violet Carl Donald Lula all to have equal share after the death of my wife. Russell to have the privilege of (hard to decipher). The two oldest children Russell and Edgar to be executors.
Died January Nineteenth, 1945 at or about 11:15 a.m.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair County, Freedom Twp. East Freedom, R.D.
Usual Residence of Deceased: East Freedom R.D., Freedom Twp., Blair County, PA
Full Name: EDWARD ELMER SHAW
Sex: M
Color: W
Marital Status: Married
Name of Wife: Mrs. Clara Shaw
Birth Date of Deceased: Sept. 27, 1869
Age: 75 years, 3 mos, 22 days
Birthplace: Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
Usual Occupation: Farming, own farm
Father's Name: Alexander Shaw
Birthplace of Father: Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
Maiden Name of Mother: Hannah Stiffler
Birthplace of Mother: Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
Informant: Mrs. Lila Smith, East Freedom, Penna.
Place and Date of Burial: Roaring Spring, Jan. 23, 1945
Funeral Director: J.L. Carn, Claysburg, PA
Date of Death: Jan. 19, 1945, 11:15AM
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of liver
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Marriage Notes for EDWARD SHAW and CLARA SMITH:
Application for Marriage filed at Blair Co. Courthouse: [abstract/extract]
Edward Shaw (age 29) & Clara B. Smith (age 23) (second cousins)
Edward, son of Alex & Anna Shaw
Clara, dau. of Wm. & Jennie Smith
both b. Freedom Twp.
"I, O.T. Steward hereby certify that, on the 5th day of April 1900, at William Smith's Edward Shaw and Clara B. Smith were by me united in marriage, in accordance with license issued by the Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Blair County, Pennsylvania, numbered 8404.
O.T. Steward
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Children of EDWARD SHAW and CLARA SMITH are:
i. EDWARD5 SHAW.
ii. SHELDON SHAW.
iii. EDGAR R. SHAW, b. 1900106; d. 1965; m. ELIZA DIVELY; b. 107.
iv. RUSSELL L. SHAW, b. 2 Feb 1901107; d. 30 Jan 1977, Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA107; m. GERALDINE MALLORY, 27 Sep 1924107; b. 6 Dec 1905107; d. 17 Jan 1983107.
v. MILDRED M. SHAW, b. 21 Feb 1902, Freedom Twp. Blair Co. PA108; d. 3 Nov 1993, Donahue Manor Nursing Home, Bedford, PA109.
vi. LILA J. SHAW, b. 11 Jan 1904110; d. Nov 1977111; m. HOMER THEODORE SMITH, 1925, Blair Co. PA112.
vii. ARVILLA M. SHAW, b. ca 1912113; d. Aft. 1993, res. East Freedom, Blair Co. PA114.
viii. DONALD DALE SHAW, b. ca 1914115; d. Aft. 1993, res. Brookes Mills116; m. FLORENCE MILDRED SNYDER, 1945, Blair Co. PA117; b. 118.
ix. VIOLET A. SHAW, b. ca 1916119; d. Aft. 1993, res. East Freedom, Blair Co. PA120.
x. CARL S. SHAW, b. 1918121; d. Aft. 1993, Duncansville, PA122.
Endnotes
1. Civil War Records
2. Alexander's Civil War records/copy of marriage certificate within
3. Church of the Brethren Cem. Newry, PA
4. Death certificate
5. Will
6. Poplar Run Cem. Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
7. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
8. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Allice, dau, Mar 1882, 18."
9. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
10. Blair County Marriage license index
11. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
12. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Samuel, son, Aug 1884, 15, Farm Laborer."
13. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
14. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: 3 Apr 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.64866.155
15. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Harry, son, Mar 1887, 13, at school."
16. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
17. Blair County marriage license index
18. Betty Smith letter Feb '95
19. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "James, son, Mar 1889, 11."
20. Obituary
21. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Jennie, dau, Nov 1891, 8."
22. Obituary
23. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
24. Obituary of wife
25. Obituary
26. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Lillie, dau, Nov 1893, 6."
27. Obituary
28. Blair County Marriage license index
29. Obituary
30. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "Annie, dau, May 1896, 4."
31. Obituary
32. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
33. Obituary of wife
34. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
35. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Juniata Twp. (Series T623, roll 1381), ed 86, p. 4b, lines 78-87, dwelling 71, family 72, 13 June 1900, "John, son, May 1898, 2."
36. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
37. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
38. Obituary
39. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
40. Obituary
41. World Family Tree Vol. 3, lineage 823
42. Obituary
43. Death Certificate.
44. Obituary
45. Death Certificate.
46. Obituary; Blair Co. Marriage license index book says 1905
47. Betty Smith letter Feb '95
48. Newry Lutheran Cemetery
49. 1900 Census
50. Death Certificate.
51. Newry Lutheran Church Cemetery
52. Death Certificate.
53. Marriage Record
54. Obituary
55. Archie Claar compilation
56. Nora Vandrew letter 6 May 1995
57. 100th Birthday article in newspaper
58. Altoona "MIRROR" birthday announcement, issue of 9 October 1997
59. 100th Birthday article in newspaper
60. Archie Claar compilation
61. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
62. Wife's obit
63. Obituary
64. Death Certificate
65. Nancy Ellen (Burns) Helsel, "Statement of Claim; Genealogical Proof" 27 November 1916, (Filed with the Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA Justice of the Peace), "Know all men by these presents that I Nancy Ellen Helsel was born in Rodman, county of Blair state of Penn'a."
66. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Roaring Spring (Series T624, roll 1318), ed 82, p. 6b, lines 81-87, dwelling 120, family 122, 30 April 1910, "Nancy, wife, 47, m. (1) 10 yrs, 4 children / 4 still alive, b. Pa., parents b. Pa."
67. Death Certificate
68. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
69. Death Certificate.
70. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Roaring Spring (Series T624, roll 1318), ed 82, p. 6b, lines 81-87, dwelling 120, family 122, 30 April 1910, "Frosty, dau, 20, single, Laborer: Book Factory."
71. Death Certificate.
72. death certificate
73. Blair County Genealogical Society, obituary collection.
74. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Roaring Spring (Series T624, roll 1318), ed 82, p. 6b, lines 81-87, dwelling 120, family 122, 30 April 1910, "Kate, day, 17, single, Laborer: Book Factory."
75. Blair County Genealogical Society, obituary collection.
76. Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co. PA, tombstone inscription.
77. Blair County Marriage license index
78. Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, PA
79. Blair County marriage license index
80. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: 3 Apr 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.64870.70
81. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
82. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
83. Blair County Marriage license index
84. Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, PA
85. Obituary
86. Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, PA
87. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
88. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
89. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
90. Obituary
91. Blair Co. Wills & Letters Index (LDS microfilm)
92. Blair County Marriage license index
93. Obituary
94. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
95. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
96. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
97. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
98. Register of Deaths, Blair Co. Courthouse
99. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
100. Poplar Run Cemetery, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
101. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
102. Poplar Run Cemetery, Puzzletown, Blair Co. PA
103. Marilyn Frieda letter Apr 1995
104. Death certificate
105. "Mystery of Rachel Smith" (BCGS Pub. #45)
106. 1910 Census
107. "Mystery of Rachel Smith" (BCGS Pub. #45)
108. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
109. Obituary
110. Register of Births, Blair Co. Courthouse
111. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: 3 Apr 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.70790.168
112. Blair County Marriage license index
113. 1920 PA Census
114. mentioned in 1993 obit of sister Mildred
115. 1910 Census
116. mentioned in 1993 obit of sister Mildred
117. Blair County marriage license
118. "Mystery of Rachel Smith" (BCGS Pub. #45)
119. 1920 PA Census
120. mentioned in 1993 obit of sister Mildred
121. 1920 PA Census
122. mentioned in 1993 obit of sister Mildred
