Christina Beighle1

b. 4 March 1844, d. 18 February 1885
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Christina Beighle was born on 4 March 1844 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 She married Robert McNeil on 4 July 1861.1 She died on 18 February 1885 in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio, at age 40.1

Family

Robert McNeil

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Louisa Beighle1

b. 17 May 1846
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Louisa Beighle was born on 17 May 1846 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 She married R. P. Marion on 8 March 1865 in Fayette County, Ohio.1

Family

R. P. Marion

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Benjamin F. Beighle1,2

b. 27 March 1848, d. 24 April 1918
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Benjamin F. Beighle was born on 27 March 1848 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 He died on 24 April 1918 in Washington at age 70.1

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
  2. [S350] 1860 U.S. Census, Ohio, Adams Co., Oliver Tp., Daniel Beighley household, National Archives, (Daniel Beighley, 48, PA, farmer, $1200/$600; Katherine, 49, PA; Elias P., 24, PA; Edmond L., 23, PA; Caroline, 18, PA; Christiana, 17, PA; Louiza, 15, PA; Benj. F., 12, PA; Isaac, 10, PA; Susanna, 8, PA; Malissa, 5, PA).

Isaac Newton Beighle1

b. 5 May 1850, d. 31 August 1924
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Isaac Newton Beighle was born on 5 May 1850 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 He married Ella Gardner on 20 April 1880.1 He died on 31 August 1924 in Washington at age 74.1

Family

Ella Gardner

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Susanna Catherine Beighle1

b. 1 May 1853
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Susanna Catherine Beighle was born on 1 May 1853 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 She married James Brooks on 21 June 1883.1

Family

James Brooks

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Melissa Adeline Beighle1

b. 5 August 1855, d. 18 November 1907
Family
FatherDaniel Beighle1 b. 1 Oct 1812, d. 9 Mar 1888
MotherCatherine Kiffer1 b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 16 Jan 1892
     Melissa Adeline Beighle was born on 5 August 1855 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer.1 She married William Gardner on 3 January 1889.1 She died on 18 November 1907 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, at age 52.1

Family

William Gardner

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

William Gardner1

Family
     William Gardner married Melissa Adeline Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 3 January 1889.1

Family

Melissa Adeline Beighle b. 5 Aug 1855, d. 18 Nov 1907

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

James Brooks1

Family
     James Brooks married Susanna Catherine Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 21 June 1883.1

Family

Susanna Catherine Beighle b. 1 May 1853

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Ella Gardner1

Family
     Ella Gardner married Isaac Newton Beighle, son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 20 April 1880.1

Family

Isaac Newton Beighle b. 5 May 1850, d. 31 Aug 1924

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

R. P. Marion1

Family
     R. P. Marion married Louisa Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 8 March 1865 in Fayette County, Ohio.1

Family

Louisa Beighle b. 17 May 1846

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Robert McNeil1

Family
     Robert McNeil married Christina Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 4 July 1861.1

Family

Christina Beighle b. 4 Mar 1844, d. 18 Feb 1885

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Gotlieb Bratadie1

Family
     Gotlieb Bratadie married Caroline Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 10 December 1861.1

Family

Caroline Beighle b. 31 May 1842

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

William McNeil1

Family
     William McNeil married Mary Ann Beighle, daughter of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 19 June 1860.1

Family

Mary Ann Beighle b. 12 Aug 1840, d. 15 Apr 1877

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Agnes Baumgartner1

Family
     Agnes Baumgartner married Edmond Lewis Beighle, son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 1 June 1865.1

Family

Edmond Lewis Beighle b. 6 Dec 1837, d. 22 Dec 1868

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Catherine Wallace1

Family
     Catherine Wallace married Elias Paul Beighle, son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 1 June 1861.1

Family

Elias Paul Beighle b. 14 Feb 1836, d. 16 Jan 1910

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Caroline Knight1

Family
     Caroline Knight married George Beighle, son of Daniel Beighle and Catherine Kiffer, on 21 April 1855.1

Family

George Beighle b. 18 Sep 1832, d. 27 Jun 1864

Citations

  1. [S1400] Kifer-Beighle Family Record as dictated by Catherine Kiffer Beighle (1810-1892) to her daughter Melissa Adaline (Beighle) Gardner; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Catharine Wallace1

b. 1819, d. 6 March 1901
Family
     Catharine Wallace was born in 1819 in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She married John M. Bollinger, son of Christian Bollinger and Mary Kiffer.1 She died on 6 March 1901 in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.2,1 She was buried in Slippery Rock Cemetery, Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania.1

Family

John M. Bollinger b. 1818, d. 2 Jan 1893

Citations

  1. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 14 Mar 2025), memorial page for John Matthias Bollinger, created by J. Delity on 16 Mar 2013, citing Slippery Rock Cemetery, Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA (Memorial ID: 106772626), (photo added by J. Delity on 7 Nov 2014; inscription: John M. Bollinger, 1818-1893, Catharine Wallace, his wife, 1819-1901; undated newspaper clipping of obituary of John M. Bollinger, died on his farm in Butler Co. on 2 Jan 1893, in his 75th year).
  2. [S1587] Butler County Death Register [1893-1905], Catharine W. Bollinger entry, Courthouse, Butler, Butler County (age 81, widow, b. Center Tp., d. 6 Mar 1901, Cherry Tp., bur. Slippery Rock).

Anne Wolford1,2

b. 9 October 1829, d. 20 January 1919
Family
     Anne Wolford was born on 9 October 1829 in Pennsylvania.1 She married Henry Bollinger, son of Christian Bollinger and Mary Kiffer, circa 1851.3,2 She died on 20 January 1919 in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 89.1 She was buried in Slippery Rock Cemetery, Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania.1
     Anne Wolford and Henry Bollinger lived in Cherry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, where Henry was a farmer.3

Family

Henry Bollinger b. Feb 1821, d. 5 Jan 1905

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Juliann Bolinger, File Number 9544, filed 22 Jan 1919 (informant: Austin Bolinger, Kiesler, PA (son)); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  2. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 14 Mar 2025), memorial page for Henry Bollinger, created by J. Delity on 1 Oct 2012, citing Slippery Rock Cemetery, Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA (Memorial ID: 98134488), (photo added by J. Delity on 23 Nov 2014; inscription: Henry Bollinger, 1820-1905; Anne, his wife, 1828-1918).
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Butler Co., Cherry Tp., Henry Bolinger household, National Archives, (Henry Bolinger, Feb 1821, PA/PA/PA, md49y, farmer; Annie, Oct 1829, PA/PA/PA, md49y, 5child/4lvg).

Ethel L. Ross1

Family
     Ethel L. Ross married Andrew J. Bollinger, son of Christian Bollinger and Mary Kiffer, on 28 February 1869 in Hendersonville, Illinois.1

Family

Andrew J. Bollinger b. 1 Dec 1838, d. 19 Mar 1923

Citations

  1. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 14 Mar 2025), memorial page for Corp. Andrew J. "A.J." Bollinger, created by Shay on 29 Apr 2009, citing Perris Valley Cemetery, Perris, Riverside County, CA (Memorial ID: 36535524), (photo added by Shay on 22 Aug 2009; inscription: Bollinger: Andrew J. 1838-1923; undate, unatributed newspaper clipping: Obit of Andrew J. Bollinger: b. 1 Dec 1838 in Slippery Rock, PA; d. 19 Mar 1923 at Perris, CA; md. Ethel L. Ross 28 Feb 1869 at Hendersonville, IL; corp. in Cilvil War; moved to St. Paul, NE in 1872, farming and hardware business; moved to CA in 1906).

Robert Thompson1

Family
     Robert Thompson married Susannah C. Bollinger, daughter of Christian Bollinger and Mary Kiffer.1

Family

Susannah C. Bollinger b. c 1827

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 14 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Martin G. Thompson, File Number 35978, filed 16 Apr 1943 (informant: Clarence Thompson, Slippery Rock, PA (son)); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 11 May 1856, PA; d. 14 Apr 1943, Brady Tp., Butler Co., PA; bur. Slippery Rock; father: Robt Thompson; mother: Susan Bollinger).

Frederick F. Kiffer1

b. 17 July 1833, d. 17 October 1915
Family
FatherEnoch Kiffer2,3,1 b. 28 Jul 1794, d. 22 Jul 1865
MotherNancy Appleton2,3,1 b. c 1804, d. 15 Jul 1881
     Frederick F. Kiffer was born on 17 July 1833 in Paint Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.2,3,1 He married Susanna Bookwalter.6 He married Sophia Bailey circa 1867.7,5 He died on 17 October 1915 in Howe Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, at age 82.1,4 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, East Hickory, Hickory Township, Forest County.1,4

Family 1

Susanna Bookwalter

Family 2

Sophia Bailey b. 31 Jul 1849, d. 11 Apr 1902

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Fred Kiffer, File Number 102606, filed 18 Nov 1915, informant: A.W. Kiffer, Edneavor, PA [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 17 July ----, aged 84y, 4m; d. 17 Oct 1915, Howe Tp., Forest Co.; md, retired, father: Fred Kiffer Sr.; mother: Sophia Baily; bur. East Hickory).
  2. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Paint Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 56, PA, farmer, real estate $100; Nancy, 40, PA; Frederick, 16, PA; Samuel, 12, PA; John, 8, PA; Enoch, 3, PA; Susannah, 5/12, PA; ennumerated near John Kifer).
  3. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Knox Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 65, PA, farmer, real estate $25/personal estate $250; Nancy, 51, PA; Frederick, 26, PA; Samuel, 21, PA; John, 18, PA; Enoch, 15, PA; Susan 11, PA).
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 23 Mar 2025), memorial page for Frederick F. Kiffer, created by Christine Matha on 20 Aug 2007, citing Riverside East Hickory Cemetery, East Hickory, Forest Co., PA (Memorial ID: 21039427), (photo added by Christine Matha on 26 Aug 2007. Inscription: Fred F. Kiffer, 1832-1915).
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Kingsley Tp., Frederick F. Kifer household, National Archives, (Frederick F. Kifer, Jul 1833, PA/PA/PA, md33y farmer; Sophia, Jul 1848, PA/PA/PA, md33y, 10child/8lvg; Elvy J., Feb 1881, PA/PA/PA, son, teamster; Charles L., Aug 1883, PA/PA/PA, son; Harry A., Dec 1885, PA/PA/PA, son; Leslie C., Jun 1887, PA/PA/PA, son; Arthur W., Oct 1889, PA/PA/PA, son; Clifford Osgood, Jul 1897, PA/PA/PA, gd-son; Verna C. Kifer, Jun 1871, PA/PA/PA, single, 3child/3lvg; Gracie Boyd, Aug 1894, PA/PA/PA, gd-dau).
  6. [S973] "West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025), extracted data from death certificate for Jennie May Dotters. Extracted information: d. 23 Dec 1932, Porters Falls, Wetzel Co., WV, aged 69y, 10m, 16d; father: Frederick Kiffer; mother: Susanna Brookwater.
  7. [S1484] "Recent Deaths. Mrs. Sophia Kiffer," The Forest Republican (Tionesta, PA), Wed., 16 Apr 1902, p. 3, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025). Extracted information: wife of Fred. Kiffer, died at home at Whig Hill, Fri evening, aged 52y, 8m, 10d; husband, 6 sons, 2 dau survive.

Susanna Bookwalter1

Family
     Susanna Bookwalter married Frederick F. Kiffer, son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.1

Family

Frederick F. Kiffer b. 17 Jul 1833, d. 17 Oct 1915

Citations

  1. [S973] "West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025), extracted data from death certificate for Jennie May Dotters. Extracted information: d. 23 Dec 1932, Porters Falls, Wetzel Co., WV, aged 69y, 10m, 16d; father: Frederick Kiffer; mother: Susanna Brookwater.

Sophia Bailey1,2

b. 31 July 1849, d. 11 April 1902
Family
     Sophia Bailey was born on 31 July 1849 in Newmansville, Washington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.2,3 She married Frederick F. Kiffer, son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton, circa 1867.2,3 She died on 11 April 1902 in Whig Hill, Hickory Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, at age 52.2,4 She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, East Hickory, Hickory Township, Forest County.4,2

Family

Frederick F. Kiffer b. 17 Jul 1833, d. 17 Oct 1915

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Leslie (Jeff) Clyde Keifer, File Number 62013, filed 21 Jul 1949, informant: Clyder W. Keifer, Jamestown, NY [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 21 Jun 1888, Whig Hill, Forest Co., PA; d. 21 Jul 1949, Kane, McKean Co., PA; bur. Lafayette, McKean Co; spouse: Olive J. Keifer; Oil field worker (leases); father: Fred Keifer, b. Clarion Co., PA; mother: Sophia Bailey, b. Newmansville, PA).
  2. [S1484] "Recent Deaths. Mrs. Sophia Kiffer," The Forest Republican (Tionesta, PA), Wed., 16 Apr 1902, p. 3, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025). Extracted information: wife of Fred. Kiffer, died at home at Whig Hill, Fri evening, aged 52y, 8m, 10d; husband, 6 sons, 2 dau survive.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Kingsley Tp., Frederick F. Kifer household, National Archives, (Frederick F. Kifer, Jul 1833, PA/PA/PA, md33y farmer; Sophia, Jul 1848, PA/PA/PA, md33y, 10child/8lvg; Elvy J., Feb 1881, PA/PA/PA, son, teamster; Charles L., Aug 1883, PA/PA/PA, son; Harry A., Dec 1885, PA/PA/PA, son; Leslie C., Jun 1887, PA/PA/PA, son; Arthur W., Oct 1889, PA/PA/PA, son; Clifford Osgood, Jul 1897, PA/PA/PA, gd-son; Verna C. Kifer, Jun 1871, PA/PA/PA, single, 3child/3lvg; Gracie Boyd, Aug 1894, PA/PA/PA, gd-dau).
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 23 Mar 2025), memorial page for Sophia Bailey Kiffer, created by Christine Matha on 20 Aug 2007, citing Riverside East Hickory Cemetery, East Hickory, Forest Co., PA (Memorial ID: 21036145), (photo added by Christine Matha on 26 Aug 2007 and Amy Fehlman on 23 Apr 2022. Inscription: Sophia Kiffer, d. __ Apr 1902, aged 53y, 8m, 15d).

Samuel A. Kiffer1,2,3,4

b. circa 30 December 1837, d. 22 November 1920
Family
FatherEnoch Kiffer3,4 b. 28 Jul 1794, d. 22 Jul 1865
MotherNancy Appleton3,4 b. c 1804, d. 15 Jul 1881
     Samuel A. Kiffer was born circa 30 December 1837 in Paint Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1,2,5 He was the son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.3,4 He married Catharine Slagle circa 1868.5,6 He died on 22 November 1920 in the Soldier's Home, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.1,2 He was buried in Salem Cemetery, Frogtown, Limestone Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1,2
     Samuel served as a Private in Co. C, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry during the Civil War.7
     Samuel and Catharine were living in Limestone Township, Clarion County, in 1870 but moved to Porter Township by 1880.8,9,5

Family

Catharine Slagle b. 15 Nov 1846, d. 27 Jul 1911

Citations

  1. [S1484] "Samuel Kifer," The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, PA), Thu, 9 Dec 1920, p. 5, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025). Extracted information: d. 23 Nov 1920, Soldier's Home, Dayton, OH, aged 82, 10m, 23d; Civil War Vet; bur. Frogtown.
  2. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 23 Mar 2025), memorial page for Samuel A. Kifer, created by Mark Weitzel on 4 May 2010, citing Salem Cemetery, Frogtown, Clarion Co., PA (Memorial ID: 51992714), (photo added by Linda Walls on 19 May 2012. Inscription: Samuel A. Kifer, d. 23 Nov 1920, aged 82y, 8m, 11d (?)).
  3. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Paint Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 56, PA, farmer, real estate $100; Nancy, 40, PA; Frederick, 16, PA; Samuel, 12, PA; John, 8, PA; Enoch, 3, PA; Susannah, 5/12, PA; ennumerated near John Kifer).
  4. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Knox Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 65, PA, farmer, real estate $25/personal estate $250; Nancy, 51, PA; Frederick, 26, PA; Samuel, 21, PA; John, 18, PA; Enoch, 15, PA; Susan 11, PA).
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Porter Tp., Samuel Kifer household, National Archives, (Samuel Kifer, Dec 1837, PA/PA/PA, md32y, farmer; Catherine, Nov 1847, PA/PA/PA, wife, md32y, 0child/0lvg; Frederick M., Jun 1877, PA/PA/PA, son [adopted], day laborer).
  6. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 24 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Catharine Kifer, File Number 66155, filed 29 Jul 1911, informant: Sam'l Kifer, New Bethlehem, PA [husband]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 15 Nov 1846, Porter Tp.; d. 27 Jul 1911, New Bethlehem, Clarion Co.; bur. Salem Cemetery; father: John Slagle; mother: Margaret Case).
  7. [S973] "U.S., National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938," database and images, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 24 Mar 2025), image of entry for Samule Kifer in Register of Members, Dayton National Home. Extracted information: Enlisted 20 Dec 1863, New Bethlehem, PA, private in Co. C, 105 PA Inf.; discharged 11 Jul 1865, Washington, DC; b. PA, 82y, 5ft6in, dark complexion, gray eyes, gray hair, can't read/write, protestant, laborer, residence: New Bethlehem, PA, widower, nephews Charles Slagle, Fairmont City, PA and Charles Kifer, East Hickory, PA (notified); pension paided to Mrs. C. A. Rearick (dau), Springdale, PA; body disinterred and shipped to [New] Bethlehem, PA 3 Dec 1920.
  8. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Limestone Tp., Samuel Kifer household, National Archives, (Samuel Kifer 35, PA, farm hand; Catharine, 24, PA; Samuel Hepler, 26, PA, farmer).
  9. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Porter Tp., Samuel A. Keifer household, National Archives, (Samuel A. Keifer, 41, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Catharine, 33, PA/PA/PA, wife; Frederick Milford, 2, PA/PA/PA, adopted).

Catharine Slagle1

b. 15 November 1846, d. 27 July 1911
Family
     Catharine Slagle was born on 15 November 1846 in Porter Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 She married Samuel A. Kiffer, son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton, circa 1868.2,1 She died on 27 July 1911 in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, at age 64.1 She was buried in Frogtown, Limestone Township, Clarion County.1
     Catharine and Samuel were living in Limestone Township, Clarion County, in 1870 but moved to Porter Township by 1880.3,4,2

Family

Samuel A. Kiffer b. c 30 Dec 1837, d. 22 Nov 1920

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 24 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Catharine Kifer, File Number 66155, filed 29 Jul 1911, informant: Sam'l Kifer, New Bethlehem, PA [husband]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 15 Nov 1846, Porter Tp.; d. 27 Jul 1911, New Bethlehem, Clarion Co.; bur. Salem Cemetery; father: John Slagle; mother: Margaret Case).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Porter Tp., Samuel Kifer household, National Archives, (Samuel Kifer, Dec 1837, PA/PA/PA, md32y, farmer; Catherine, Nov 1847, PA/PA/PA, wife, md32y, 0child/0lvg; Frederick M., Jun 1877, PA/PA/PA, son [adopted], day laborer).
  3. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Limestone Tp., Samuel Kifer household, National Archives, (Samuel Kifer 35, PA, farm hand; Catharine, 24, PA; Samuel Hepler, 26, PA, farmer).
  4. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Porter Tp., Samuel A. Keifer household, National Archives, (Samuel A. Keifer, 41, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Catharine, 33, PA/PA/PA, wife; Frederick Milford, 2, PA/PA/PA, adopted).

John Kiffer1

b. circa 1842
Family
FatherEnoch Kiffer1 b. 28 Jul 1794, d. 22 Jul 1865
MotherNancy Appleton1 b. c 1804, d. 15 Jul 1881
     John Kiffer was born circa 1842 in Paint Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.1

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Paint Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 56, PA, farmer, real estate $100; Nancy, 40, PA; Frederick, 16, PA; Samuel, 12, PA; John, 8, PA; Enoch, 3, PA; Susannah, 5/12, PA; ennumerated near John Kifer).

Enoch Kiffer1

b. circa 1847
Family
FatherEnoch Kiffer1 b. 28 Jul 1794, d. 22 Jul 1865
MotherNancy Appleton1 b. c 1804, d. 15 Jul 1881
     Enoch Kiffer was born circa 1847 in Paint Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.1

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Paint Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 56, PA, farmer, real estate $100; Nancy, 40, PA; Frederick, 16, PA; Samuel, 12, PA; John, 8, PA; Enoch, 3, PA; Susannah, 5/12, PA; ennumerated near John Kifer).

Susanna Kiffer1

b. circa 1849, d. between 1885 and 1896
Family
FatherEnoch Kiffer1 b. 28 Jul 1794, d. 22 Jul 1865
MotherNancy Appleton1 b. c 1804, d. 15 Jul 1881
     Susanna Kiffer was born circa 1849 in Paint Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.1 She married Michael Burkett.2,3 She died between 1885 and 1896.4,5,6

Family

Michael Burkett b. 24 Mar 1846, d. 13 Jan 1920
Child

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Paint Tp., Enoch Kifer household, National Archives, (Enoch Kifer, 56, PA, farmer, real estate $100; Nancy, 40, PA; Frederick, 16, PA; Samuel, 12, PA; John, 8, PA; Enoch, 3, PA; Susannah, 5/12, PA; ennumerated near John Kifer).
  2. [S1484] "Obituary. [Mrs. Nancy Kiffer]," The Forest Republican (Tionesta, PA), Wed., 20 Jul 1881, p. 3, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025). Extracted information: d. 15 Jul 1887, in the 77th year of her age, at home of son-in-law Michael Burket, at Fagundus, Forest Co., PA; b. Berks Co; removed with her husband who died 16 years ago, to Forest Co. where she remained.
  3. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Neilltown, Michael Burket household, National Archives, (Michael Burket, 31, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Susanna, 29, PA/PA/PA, wife; Blanch I., 2, PA/PA/PA, dau; Nancy Kiffer, 71, PA/PA/PA, mother-in-law).
  4. [S485] Marriage License, David Stroup and Celia Burkett marriage license, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Warren, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 24 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Wm. Burkhardt, File Number 763531, filed 9 Aug 1915, informant: Michael Burkhardt, Meadville, PA [father]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. PA, about 28yrs; d. 7 Aig 1915, Meadville, Crawford Co.; bur. Titusville; father: Michael Burkhardt; mother Susie Keifer; widowed, laborer).
  6. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Harmony Tp., Michael Burkett household, National Archives, (Michael Burkett, Oct 1855, unk/unk/unk, md 24y, farmer; Polly A., Jan 1853, PA/NY/NY, wife, md24y, 5child/5lvg; Pearle, May 1884, PA/unk/PA, son; Wilbur, Jul 1885, PA/unk/PA, son; Edna C. Brady, Aug 1884, PA/PA/PA, step-dau; Earl D, Jan 1891, PA/PA/PA, step-son).

Michael Burkett1

b. 24 March 1846, d. 13 January 1920
Family
     Michael Burkett was born on 24 March 1846 in Pennsylvania.1 He married Susanna Kiffer, daughter of Enoch Kiffer and Nancy Appleton.2,3 He died on 13 January 1920 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 73.1 He was buried in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Susanna Kiffer b. c 1849, d. bt 1885 - 1896
Child

Citations

  1. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 24 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Michael Burkhart, File Number 7693, filed 15 Jan 1920, informant: Mrs. M. Burkhart, Meadville, PA [wife]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 24 Mar 1846, PA; d. 13 Jan 1920, Meadville, Crawford Co.; bur. Greendale; retired laborer).
  2. [S1484] "Obituary. [Mrs. Nancy Kiffer]," The Forest Republican (Tionesta, PA), Wed., 20 Jul 1881, p. 3, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 23 Mar 2025). Extracted information: d. 15 Jul 1887, in the 77th year of her age, at home of son-in-law Michael Burket, at Fagundus, Forest Co., PA; b. Berks Co; removed with her husband who died 16 years ago, to Forest Co. where she remained.
  3. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Neilltown, Michael Burket household, National Archives, (Michael Burket, 31, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Susanna, 29, PA/PA/PA, wife; Blanch I., 2, PA/PA/PA, dau; Nancy Kiffer, 71, PA/PA/PA, mother-in-law).
  4. [S485] Marriage License, David Stroup and Celia Burkett marriage license, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Warren, Pennsylvania.

Henry Kiffer1,2

b. 18 May 1838, d. 2 July 1884
Family
FatherFrederick Kiffer Jr.1,2 b. 9 Jan 1813, d. 16 Nov 1892
MotherEliza Ann Appleton1 d. 18 Jun 1847
     Henry Kiffer was born on 18 May 1838 in Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Frederick Kiffer Jr. and Eliza Ann Appleton.1,2 He married Elizabeth Cromer.3 He died on 2 July 1884 in Forest County, Pennsylvania, at age 46.1 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, East Hickory, Forest County, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Elizabeth Cromer

Citations

  1. [S973] Berlin Dennison Family Tree, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 Mar 2025), image of undated, unattributed newspaper article "History of the Frederick Kiffer Family" added by Jon Berlin on 1 Mar 2016.
  2. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Hickory Tp., Fred Kiffer household, National Archives, (Fred Kiffer, 34, PA, farmer; Eliza, 34, PA; Henry 22, PA, day laborer; John 20, PA, day laborer; Edith, 17, PA, housekeeper; Selden, 15, PA; Christina, 10, PA; Rebecca, 8, PA; Elizabeth, 6, PA; Elen, 4, PA; Isaac, 1, PA; Henry, 19, Germany, day laborer).
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 28 Mar 2025), imaged certificate for Editha Adelva Manghan, File Number 92621, filed 19 Oct 1959, informant: Mrs. Ruth Sullivan, Erie, PA [dau]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: father: Henry Kiffer; mother: Elizabeth Cromer; spouse: James P. Manghan; b. 21 Dec 1876, East Hickory, PA; d. 18 Oct 1959, Erie, PA; bur. Wintergreen Gorge Cem, Erie, PA).