Wayne Mong1
Citations
- [S8] Obituary of Everett E. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 15 Nov 1997, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
Maria Barbara Motter1
b. 12 September 1844
Maria Barbara
Motter was born on 12 September 1844 in Switzerland.
1 She was the daughter of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 Maria died young, probably before the family immigrated to America.
1
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
Bertha Louisa Motter1
b. 16 December 1845, d. 15 April 1915
An unknown person immigrated with her parents
John Motter and
Maria circa 1847 to the United States from Switzerland.
6,3 She and
John Hamilton Maze lived in Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where John was a farmer.
3
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Bertha L. Maze, File Number 39836 (16 Apr 1916), (informant: Alvin Maze, Sharon, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: born 12 Dec 1845 in Switzerland).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Hickory Tp., John H. Maze household, National Archives, (John H. Maze, Sep 1834, PA/PA/NY, md22y; Bertha L., Dec 1845, Ger/Ger/Ger, 3child/3lvg, imm1848; Roy, Oct 1880, PA, furnace laborer; Edward, Jan 1883, PA; George A., Oct 1887, PA, farm laborer).
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Bertha L. Maze, File Number 39836 (16 Apr 1916), (informant: Alvin Maze, Sharon, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
- [S309] Joan Beichner, "Motter, Matter, Mater", 1990 (Shippenville, PA). . Hereinafter cited as "Motter, Matter, Mater."
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Edward W. Mays Sr., File Number 073614-62 (filed 27 Aug 1962), (informant: Alice D. Maze, Whittaker, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John H. Maze and Bertha Motte; Spouce Alice D. Maze; b 25 Jan 1883, PA; d 25 Aug 1962, Whittaker, PA; bur Jefferson Memorial Park, Pitt, PA; occ Steelworker; cause of death stragulation "hanging self with rope attached to overhead beam (suicide)").
Jacob Robert Motter1
b. 28 July 1847
Jacob Robert
Motter was born on 28 July 1847 in Switzerland.
1 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 Jacob died young, probably before the family immigrated to America.
1
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
William M. Motter1,2
b. 9 August 1848, d. 9 December 1929
William M.
Motter was born on 9 August 1848 in Fryburg, Washington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1,3 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
3,1 He married
Mary Jane McGill circa 1875.
4,5 He died on 9 December 1929 in Eagle Rock, President Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.
6,1 He and Mary Jane
McGill were buried in Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
7,1
William M.
Motter was known as William W. Motter.
6
Citations
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for William M. Motter, File Number 124654, filed 11 Dec 1929, informant: John Motter, Eagle Rock, PA [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 6 Aug 1849, Fryburg, PA; d. 9 Dec 1929, President Tp., Venango Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: John Motter, Switz; mother: don't know; wife: Jane Magill; farmer).
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA, Name listed as Johan William Motter.
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S8] Obituary of Rose Motter Rodgers, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 23 Jun 1976, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S231] Obituary of William W. Motter, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 10 Dec 1929, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S527] Gravestone, William and Jane Motter, Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Alice Morrison.
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for Mary Sylvia Kightlinger, File Number 35859, filed 3 Apr 1942, informant: Ernest Kightlinger, Titusville, PA [husband]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 1 Aug 1878, Elk City, PA; d. 1 Apr 1942, Titusville, Crawford Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: William Kightlinger [sic]; mother: unknown; husband: Ernest Kightlinger).
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Lennie W. Motter and Katie Karns, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S1484] "Obituaries: Mrs. Clara Johnson," News-Herald (Franklin, PA), 23 Nov 1971, Tue, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022).
- [S973] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022), abstract of application index entry for Rose Motter Rodgers. Extracted information: b. 10 Apr 1889, Eagle Rock, PA; father: William W. Motter; mother: Martha J. McGill.
Benjamin Constand Motter1,2
b. 15 April 1851, d. 16 December 1919
Benjamin Constand
Motter was born on 15 April 1851 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
3,4 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1,2 He married
Elizabeth Johnson circa 1878.
5 He died on 16 December 1919 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, at age 68.
6 He was buried in Clarion Cemetery, Clarion.
6
Benjamin Constand
Motter was known as Benjamin Franklin Matter.
2 Benjamin Franklin Matter and
Elizabeth Johnson lived in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, where Benjamin worked as a street laborer.
7,5,6
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Benjamin Franklin Matter, File Number 119190 (19 Dec 1919), (informant: Lulu M. Matter, Clarion, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents John Matter and Marie Josephine Amsler, both born Switzerland).
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA, birthdate 15 Apr 1851.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Benjamin Franklin Matter, File Number 119190 (19 Dec 1919), (informant: Lulu M. Matter, Clarion, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: born 13 Apr 1851).
- [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Clarion Boro, Benjamin F. Matter household, National Archives, (Benjamin F. Matter, 59, PA/Ger/Ger, md 32y, laborer, streets; Elizabeth, 49, PA/PA/PA, 2child/0lvg).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Benjamin Franklin Matter, File Number 119190 (19 Dec 1919), (informant: Lulu M. Matter, Clarion, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Clarion Boro, Benjamin Matters household, National Archives, (Benjamin Matters, Apr 1851, PA/Ger/Ger, md 23y, farmer; Elizabeth, Oct 1857, PA/PA/PA, 3child/1lvg; Lulu May, June 1855 [sic], age 14, PA/PA/PA, dau).
Henry Motter1,2
b. 5 May 1853, d. 6 May 1938
Henry
Motter was born on 5 May 1853 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1,2 He married
Sydney Jennette Weaver, daughter of
Charles Weaver and
Sarah Brandon, on 16 February 1886 in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Venus, Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
3,4 He died on 6 May 1938 in Marble, Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, at age 85.
5,2 He was buried in Venus Cemetery, Washington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
5,2
Henry
Motter was bequeathed his farm in the will left by
John Motter.
6
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for Henry Motter, File Number 45273, filed 9 May 1938, informant: Chas. H. Motter, Marble, PA [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 5 May 1853, Elk Tp., Marble, PA; d. 6 May 1938, Marble, Elk Tp., Clarion Co., PA; bur. Venus, Clarion Co.; father: John Motter, Germany; mother: Rosa Amsler, Germany; married: Nettie Weaver; farmer).
- [S432] Records of the St.Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, near Venus, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., Pennsylvania, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as St.Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church records.
- [S259] Clarion County (PA) Marriage License, Henry Matter and Sidney J. Weaver, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- [S231] Obituary of Henry Motter, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 7 May 1938, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S310] John Motter will, Clarion County Will WB D:223, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Elk Tp., Henry Motter household, National Archives.
- [S528] Letter from Charles L. Motter (Marble, PA) to Kipp Melat, 5 May 1997; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
John P. Motter1,2
b. 26 June 1855, d. 24 November 1932
John P.
Motter was born on 26 June 1855 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1,2 He married
Frankie L. Rickenbrode, daughter of
Christopher Rickenbrode and
Margaret Mong, circa 1884.
3,2 He died on 24 November 1932 in Shippenville, Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.
2,4 He and Frankie L.
Matter were buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shippenville, Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
4,2
John P.
Motter was bequeathed his farm in the will left by
John Motter.
5 John P. Motter was known as John Matter.
6
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for John P. Motter, File Number 100121, filed 27 Nov 1932, informant: Pearle Motter, Shippenville, PA [dau]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 26 Jun 1855, Clarion Co., PA; d. 24 Nov 1932, Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA; bur. Shippenville, PA; father: John Motter, Switz; mother: Mary Amsler, Switz; married: Frankie L. Rickenbrode; farmer).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Elk Tp., John Motter household, National Archives.
- [S559] Gravestone, John P. Matter, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shippenville, Elk Tp., Clarion Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 2003, 1855-1932.
- [S310] John Motter will, Clarion County Will WB D:223, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- [S559] Gravestone, John P. Matter, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shippenville, Elk Tp., Clarion Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 2003.
Maria Motter1
b. 5 November 1857, d. 2 March 1923
Maria
Motter was born on 5 November 1857 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1,2 She was the daughter of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1,2 She married
Miles Andrew Rickenbrode, son of
Christopher Rickenbrode and
Margaret Mong, circa 1880.
3,4 She died on 2 March 1923 in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 65.
2 She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
2
As of 1858, Maria
Motter was known as Mary J. Motter.
4,2 She and
Miles Andrew Rickenbrode lived in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1900.
4 She and Miles Andrew
Rickenbrode lived in Ellsworth, Tyler County, West Virginia, in 1910.
5 She and Miles Andrew
Rickenbrode were living in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in 1920 with their son Charles.
6
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mary Rickenbrode, File Number 30058 (5 Mar 1923), (informant: C. O. Rickenbrode, Farrell, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
- [S310] John Motter will, Clarion County Will WB D:223, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Miles Rickenbrode household, National Archives, (Miles Rickenbrode, Oct 1855, PA/PA/PA, md20y, pumper; Mary J., Nov 1857, PA/Switz/Switz, 2child/2lvg; Arthur H., July 1882, PA; Charles O., Apr 1884, PA).
- [S975] 1910 U.S. Census, West Virginia, Tyler Co., Ellsworth, M.A. RIckenbrode household, National Archives, (M.A. Rickenbrode, 54, PA/PA/PA, md30y, superintendent, oil company; Mary, 52, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Arthur, 28, PA, cleans out oil wells; C.O., 26, PA, physician, general practice).
- [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Farrell, Dr. C. O. Rickenbrode household, National Archives, (C. O. Rickenbrode, 35, PA/PA/PA, medical doctor; Gyla, 29, PA/Scot/PA; --- May (dau), 4, PA; M.A. Rickenbrode, 64, PA/PA/PA, father; Mary, 62, PA/Switz/Switz, mother).
Rosina I. Motter1
b. 21 March 1860, d. 28 July 1932
Rosina I.
Motter was born on 21 March 1860 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
2,3,4 She was the daughter of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 She married
David Seburn on 12 April 1881 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Washington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
5 She married
John N. McCutcheon on 18 September 1906 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
6,7,8 She died on 28 July 1932 in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 72.
4 She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Mercer County.
4
Rosina I.
Motter was known as Rose Anne.
4 She was living in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in 1900.
9 She and
John N. McCutcheon were living in Sharon, Pennsylvania, in 1910.
8 She was widowed and living with her son
William Allen Seburn in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in 1930.
10
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA, birthdate 29 Mar 1860.
- [S534] Mercer County (PA) Marriages, John N. McCutcheon and Mrs. R. I. Seaburn (born 21 Mar 1862), Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Mercer Co., PA Marriages.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Rose Anne McCutcheon, File Number 68886 (filed 30 July 1932), (informant: Wm Seburn, Sharon, PA [son]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John Motter and Mary --, both born in Switz; Spouse John A. McCutcheon; b 21 Mar 1860, Clarion Co., PA; d 28 July 1930 [sic--all other dates 1932] Sharon, Mercer Co., PA; bur Oakwood Cem).
- [S432] St. John marriage records, Records of the St.Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, near Venus, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., Pennsylvania, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as St.Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church records.
- [S534] Mercer County (PA) Marriages, John N. McCutcheon and Mrs. R. I. Seaburn, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Mercer Co., PA Marriages.
- [S231] Obituary of William W. Motter, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 10 Dec 1929, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Sharon, Ward 2, John McCutcheon household, National Archives, (John McCutcheon, 48, PA/unk/unk, md3y; Rose Anna, 49, PA/Switz/Switz, 3child/3lvg; Marian, 20, PA/PA/PA; William A., 12, PA/PA/PA).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Sharon, 5th Precinct, Mrs. Rosia Seburn household, National Archives, (Mrs. Rosia Seburn, Feb 1861, PA/unk/unk, widow, md19y, 3child/3lvg; Florence, Mar 1884, PA/unk/PA, sales lady; Marion, Feb 1890 (f), PA; William, Aug 1897, PA).
- [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Sharon, Ward 2, William Seburn household, National Archives, (William Seburn, 29, PA/PA/PA, single, foreman, steel, wire; Rosena McCutchson, 70, PA/Switz/Switz, widowed, md21y).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Marian Lillian Hannah, File Number 7625 (filed 10 Jan 1924), (informant: Thomas A. Hanna, Sharon, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: David Seburn and Rosanna Motter; b 4 Dec 1890 PA; d 8 Jan 1923 [sic--all other dates 1924] Sharon, Mercer Co., PA; bur Oakwood Cem).
Samuel Motter1
b. 8 November 1863, d. before 1870
Samuel
Motter was born on 8 November 1863 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1 He was the son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 He died before 1870.
2
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion Co., Elk Tp., John Matter household, National Archives, (Samuel not listed in the household).
Clara Ceora Motter1
b. 7 February 1868, d. 31 October 1952
Clara Ceora
Motter was born on 7 February 1868 in Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
2,3,4 She was the daughter of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 She married
George Adams Swartzfager on 10 January 1886 in Shippenville, Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
5,6 She married
Frank J. Bartels on 11 May 1917 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
7 She died on 31 October 1952 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 84.
4 She was buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie.
4
Clara Ceora
Motter and
George Adams Swartzfager were living in Jenks Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, in 1900.
5 She and George Adams
Swartzfager were living in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1910.
8
Citations
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA.
- [S46] Motter Family Bible Family Data, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Charles L. Motter, Fryburg, PA, birthdate 7 Feb 1868.
- [S1273] Marriage license of Frank J. Bartels and Clara Swartz, "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Erie Co., PA, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org, accessed 2 May 2015), Clara's age recorded as 29.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Clara Swartzfager Bartels, File Number 85890 (filed 3 Nov 1952), (informant: Frank J. Bartels, Erie, PA [husband]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John Motter, mother's name not known; b 9 Feb 1878, Clarion Co., PA; d 31 Oct 1952, Erie, PA; bur Erie Cem).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Forest Co., Jenks Tp., Geo. A. Swartzfager household, National Archives, (Geo. A. Swartzfager, Oct 1864, PA/PA/PA, md15y, day laborer; Clara C., Nov 1866, PA/Switz/Switz, 3child/2lvg; Edith M., Jan 1887, PA; Harry H., Dec 1891, PA).
- [S259] Clarion County (PA) Marriage License, Clara C. Matter and Geo A. Swartzfager, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- [S1273] Marriage license of Frank J. Bartels and Clara Swartz, "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Erie Co., PA, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org, accessed 2 May 2015).
- [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Erie Co., Erie, 7th District, George Swartz [sic] household, National Archives, (George Swartz [sic], 46, PA/PA/PA, md24y, carpenter; Clara, 42, PA/PA, 3child/3lvg; Mabelle, 23, PA; Harry, 19, PA; Elmira, 9, PA).
- [S1273] Marriage license of George John Maxwell and Mabelle Swartzfager, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," index and images, Chautauqua Co., NY, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org, accessed 2 May 2015).
John Hamilton Maze1
b. 10 September 1834, d. 19 November 1909
John Hamilton
Maze was born on 10 September 1834 in Pennsylvania.
2,3 He met
Bertha Louisa Motter, daughter of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler.
1 He died on 19 November 1909 in Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 75.
4 He was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
4
John Hamilton
Maze and
Bertha Louisa Motter lived in Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where John was a farmer.
5
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for John H. Maze, File Number 105838 (22 Nov 1909), (informant: Alvin Maze, Sharon, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: born 10 Sep 1834 in PA).
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000, born 10 Sep 1835. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for John H. Maze, File Number 105838 (22 Nov 1909), (informant: Alvin Maze, Sharon, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Hickory Tp., John H. Maze household, National Archives, (John H. Maze, Sep 1834, PA/PA/NY, md22y; Bertha L., Dec 1845, Ger/Ger/Ger, 3child/3lvg, imm1848; Roy, Oct 1880, PA, furnace laborer; Edward, Jan 1883, PA; George A., Oct 1887, PA, farm laborer).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Edward W. Mays Sr., File Number 073614-62 (filed 27 Aug 1962), (informant: Alice D. Maze, Whittaker, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John H. Maze and Bertha Motte; Spouce Alice D. Maze; b 25 Jan 1883, PA; d 25 Aug 1962, Whittaker, PA; bur Jefferson Memorial Park, Pitt, PA; occ Steelworker; cause of death stragulation "hanging self with rope attached to overhead beam (suicide)").
George Alvin Maze1
b. 21 October 1886, d. 7 August 1962
George Alvin
Maze was born on 21 October 1886 in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
2,3 He was the son of
John Hamilton Maze and
Bertha Louisa Motter.
1 He married
Mary Wener on 23 September 1916.
1,4 He died on 7 August 1962 in Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio, at age 75.
5
George Alvin
Maze lived in Mahoning County, Ohio, where he was working as a steel worker in 1917.
2
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S973] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Mahoning County, Ohio; Roll 1832514; Draft Board: 0. Alvin Maze, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Hickory Tp., John H. Maze household, National Archives, (John H. Maze, Sep 1834, PA/PA/NY, md22y; Bertha L., Dec 1845, Ger/Ger/Ger, 3child/3lvg, imm1848; Roy, Oct 1880, PA, furnace laborer; Edward, Jan 1883, PA; George A., Oct 1887, PA, farm laborer).
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Victor Alvin Maze. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
- [S1273] Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007 for George A. Maze, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
- [S1033] 1930 U.S. Census, Ohio, Mahoning Co., Struthers, George A. Maze household, National Archives, (George A. Maze, 43, PA; Mary, 37, PA; Katherine, 9, OH; Ralph, 7, OH).
Mary Wener1
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Victor Alvin Maze. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
- [S1033] 1930 U.S. Census, Ohio, Mahoning Co., Struthers, George A. Maze household, National Archives, (George A. Maze, 43, PA; Mary, 37, PA; Katherine, 9, OH; Ralph, 7, OH).
Leroy Maze1
b. 16 October 1880, d. 19 June 1967
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S114] Leroy Maze, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 292-09-2361. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Hickory Tp., John H. Maze household, National Archives, (John H. Maze, Sep 1834, PA/PA/NY, md22y; Bertha L., Dec 1845, Ger/Ger/Ger, 3child/3lvg, imm1848; Roy, Oct 1880, PA, furnace laborer; Edward, Jan 1883, PA; George A., Oct 1887, PA, farm laborer).
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Leroy Maze. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
- [S1033] 1930 U.S. Census, Ohio, Mahoning Co., Youngstown, Leroy Maze household, National Archives, (Leroy Maze, 49, PA; Dot, 44; Guyla, 14, OH).
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Guyla M. Miller. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
Dorothy Goldie Gaines1
b. circa 1885, d. 10 July 1960
Dorothy Goldie
Gaines and
Leroy Maze were living in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1930.
3
Family | Leroy Maze b. 16 Oct 1880, d. 19 Jun 1967 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Dot G. Maze. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
- [S1033] 1930 U.S. Census, Ohio, Mahoning Co., Youngstown, Leroy Maze household, National Archives, (Leroy Maze, 49, PA; Dot, 44; Guyla, 14, OH).
- [S684] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/, Guyla M. Miller. Hereinafter cited as Ohio Death Certificate Index.
Edward Willard Maze1,2
b. 25 January 1883, d. 25 August 1962
Edward Willard
Maze was born on 25 January 1883 in Nashannock, Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
3,1,2,4 He was the son of
John Hamilton Maze and
Bertha Louisa Motter.
1 He married
Alice Gray Delbridge on 23 July 1902 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
3 He died on 25 August 1962 in Whitaker, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.
1 He was buried in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
1
Edward Willard
Maze and
Alice Gray Delbridge lived in Whitaker, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where Edward was a steelworker.
5,1
Citations
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Edward W. Mays Sr., File Number 073614-62 (filed 27 Aug 1962), (informant: Alice D. Maze, Whittaker, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John H. Maze and Bertha Motte; Spouce Alice D. Maze; b 25 Jan 1883, PA; d 25 Aug 1962, Whittaker, PA; bur Jefferson Memorial Park, Pitt, PA; occ Steelworker; cause of death stragulation "hanging self with rope attached to overhead beam (suicide)").
- [S973] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Allegheny; Roll: 1852334; Draft Board: 07. Edward Willard Maze, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com), 2 May 2015.
- [S534] Mercer County (PA) Marriages, Edward W. Maze and Alice G. Delbridge, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Mercer Co., PA Marriages.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Hickory Tp., John H. Maze household, National Archives, (John H. Maze, Sep 1834, PA/PA/NY, md22y; Bertha L., Dec 1845, Ger/Ger/Ger, 3child/3lvg, imm1848; Roy, Oct 1880, PA, furnace laborer; Edward, Jan 1883, PA; George A., Oct 1887, PA, farm laborer).
- [S1273] Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 - 1950 for Alvin Leroy Maze (Allegheny Co., PA), viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
- [S1273] Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 - 1950 for Edward W. Maze Jr. (Allegheny Co., PA), viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
Alice Gray Delbridge1
b. 3 January 1881, d. 13 August 1971
Alice Gray
Delbridge was born on 3 January 1881 in Nashannock, Hickory Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
2,1 She married
Edward Willard Maze, son of
John Hamilton Maze and
Bertha Louisa Motter, on 23 July 1902 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
2 She died on 13 August 1971 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, at age 90.
1
Alice Gray
Delbridge and
Edward Willard Maze lived in Whitaker, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where Edward was a steelworker.
3,4
Citations
- [S526] David Morgan, "Motter info," e-mail message to Kipp Melat, 3 Jan. 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Motter info."
- [S534] Mercer County (PA) Marriages, Edward W. Maze and Alice G. Delbridge, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Mercer Co., PA Marriages.
- [S1273] Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 - 1950 for Alvin Leroy Maze (Allegheny Co., PA), viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2015), imaged certificate for Edward W. Mays Sr., File Number 073614-62 (filed 27 Aug 1962), (informant: Alice D. Maze, Whittaker, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents: John H. Maze and Bertha Motte; Spouce Alice D. Maze; b 25 Jan 1883, PA; d 25 Aug 1962, Whittaker, PA; bur Jefferson Memorial Park, Pitt, PA; occ Steelworker; cause of death stragulation "hanging self with rope attached to overhead beam (suicide)").
- [S1273] Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 - 1950 for Edward W. Maze Jr. (Allegheny Co., PA), viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
Mary Jane McGill1
b. August 1848, d. 21 April 1930
Mary Jane
McGill was born in August 1848 in Pennsylvania.
2,3 She married
William W. Motter, son of
John Motter and
Maria Amsler, circa 1875.
4,3 She died on 21 April 1930 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.
2,5 She and William M.
Motter were buried in Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
6,7
Mary Jane
McGill was known as Jane.
2
Citations
- [S527] Gravestone, Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Alice Morrison.
- [S527] Gravestone, Jane M. Motter, Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Alice Morrison.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S8] Obituary of Rose Motter Rodgers, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 23 Jun 1976, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S527] Gravestone, William and Jane Motter, Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Alice Morrison.
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for William M. Motter, File Number 124654, filed 11 Dec 1929, informant: John Motter, Eagle Rock, PA [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 6 Aug 1849, Fryburg, PA; d. 9 Dec 1929, President Tp., Venango Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: John Motter, Switz; mother: don't know; wife: Jane Magill; farmer).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for Mary Sylvia Kightlinger, File Number 35859, filed 3 Apr 1942, informant: Ernest Kightlinger, Titusville, PA [husband]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 1 Aug 1878, Elk City, PA; d. 1 Apr 1942, Titusville, Crawford Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: William Kightlinger [sic]; mother: unknown; husband: Ernest Kightlinger).
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Lennie W. Motter and Katie Karns, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S1484] "Obituaries: Mrs. Clara Johnson," News-Herald (Franklin, PA), 23 Nov 1971, Tue, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022).
- [S973] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022), abstract of application index entry for Rose Motter Rodgers. Extracted information: b. 10 Apr 1889, Eagle Rock, PA; father: William W. Motter; mother: Martha J. McGill.
Mary Sylvia Motter1,2
b. 1 August 1878, d. 1 April 1942
Mary Sylvia
Motter was born on 1 August 1878 in Elk City, Elk Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
1,2,4 She was the daughter of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
1,3 She married
John Burns in 1901.
5 She married
Ernest Kightlinger.
1 She died on 1 April 1942 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 63.
1,2 She was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2,1
Citations
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for Mary Sylvia Kightlinger, File Number 35859, filed 3 Apr 1942, informant: Ernest Kightlinger, Titusville, PA [husband]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 1 Aug 1878, Elk City, PA; d. 1 Apr 1942, Titusville, Crawford Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: William Kightlinger [sic]; mother: unknown; husband: Ernest Kightlinger).
- [S527] Gravestone, M. Sylvia Burns, Plumer Cemetery, Cornplanter Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Alice Morrison.
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of John Burns and Sylvia Motter, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
John Burns1
Citations
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of John Burns and Sylvia Motter, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
Leonard Winfield Motter1
b. 8 August 1881, d. 8 July 1958
Leonard Winfield
Motter was born on 8 August 1881 in Eagle Rock, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
1,2,3,4 He was the son of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
1 He married
Catherine Karns, daughter of
Sarah Wise, on 5 March 1901 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
1 He died on 8 July 1958 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 76.
5 He was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
5
Leonard Winfield
Motter was employed by Carnahan Transfer Company for over 40 years and also owned and operated Motter Transfer Company.
5
Citations
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Lennie W. Motter and Katie Karns, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S973] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Venango County, Pennsylvania; Roll 1926742; Draft Board: 2. Lennie Winfield Motters, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
- [S8] Obituary of Lennie W. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 9 July 1958, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, (birthdate 1879 [sic]). Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S8] Obituary of Lennie W. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 9 July 1958, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S114] Florence Fitterer, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 196-44-4567. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
- [S8] Obituary of Violet Ruth Coe, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 27 Dec 1973, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S114] Harold T. Motters, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 177-07-1433. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
Catherine Karns1,2
b. 17 April 1880, d. 27 June 1958
Catherine
Karns was born on 17 April 1880 in President Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2,4 She was the daughter of
Sarah Wise.
3 She married
Leonard Winfield Motter, son of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill, on 5 March 1901 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
1 She died on 27 June 1958 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 78.
2 She was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2
Citations
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Lennie W. Motter and Katie Karns, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S231] Catherine Motter obituary, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 28 Jun 1958, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S8] Mrs. Sarah Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 3 Jan. 1910, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., Clark A. Karnes household, National Archives, (Clark A. Karnes, Aug 1877, farmer; Sarah, Jul 1840, PA, mother, ed., 2child/2lvg; Ann, May 1832, PA, aunt, md 41y, 8child/4lvg; Kate, Apr 1880, sister; Ethel, May 1894, niece (adjacent to John V. Karnes household)).
- [S114] Florence Fitterer, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 196-44-4567. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
- [S8] Obituary of Violet Ruth Coe, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 27 Dec 1973, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S114] Harold T. Motters, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 177-07-1433. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
- [S8] Obituary of Lennie W. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 9 July 1958, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
John Newton Motter1
b. 2 January 1886, d. 7 January 1969
John Newton
Motter was born on 2 January 1886 in Eagle Rock, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
1,2,3,4 He was the son of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
1 He married
Ida Jane Stephens, daughter of
Lewis Stephens and
Mary Standley, on 30 June 1910.
5,4 He died on 7 January 1969 in Rouseville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 83.
4 He was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
4
John Newton
Motter was a farmer and teamster in Eagle Rock, Cornplanter Township.
4
Citations
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S973] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Venango County, Pennsylvania; Roll 1926742; Draft Board: 2. John Newton Motters, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
- [S8] Obit of John N. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 8 Jan 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Vida L. Motter and Lee E. Emick, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S114] Viola Baughman, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 198-26-0579. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
Ida Jane Stephens1
b. 13 October 1887, d. 2 January 1976
Ida Jane
Stephens was born on 13 October 1887 in Walnut Bend, Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2 She was the daughter of
Lewis Stephens and
Mary Standley.
2 She married
John Newton Motter, son of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill, on 30 June 1910.
1,3 She died on 2 January 1976 in Rouseville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 88.
2 She was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2
Citations
- [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Vida L. Motter and Lee E. Emick, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S8] Obit of Ida J. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 5 Jan 1976, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S8] Obit of John N. Motter, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 8 Jan 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S114] Viola Baughman, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 198-26-0579. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
Harry William Motter1
b. 23 October 1876, d. 18 March 1958
Harry William
Motter was born on 23 October 1876 in Pennsylvania.
1,2,3 He was the son of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
1 He married
Lulu Belle Crawford, daughter of
Curtis R. Crawford and
Catherine Mary Hogg, on 1 November 1900 in Petroleum Center, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
4 He died on 18 March 1958 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 81.
5
Harry William
Motter lived in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, where he worked as a laborer on oil wells in 1930.
6
Citations
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S973] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Venango County, Pennsylvania; Roll 1926742; Draft Board: 2. Harry William Motters, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
- [S529] Kathy Goodman's Web Site, online http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~master03/index.htm, Crawford Family. Hereinafter cited as Goodman's Web Site.
- [S973] Ohio Department of Health. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002 [database on-line] Certificate: 22750; Volume: 15364. Harry W. Motter, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
- [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Harry W. Motter household, National Archives, (Harry W. Motter, 53, PA/PA/PA, laborer, oil wells; Lulu B., 46, PA/PA/PA; Howard W., 15, PA, son; Margaret E., 13, PA, dau; Luella I., 11, PA, dau; Virginia R., 4 4/12, PA, gr-dau; Floyd H., 2 x/12, PA, gd-son).
Clara Geneva Motter1,2
b. 3 August 1882, d. 20 November 1971
Clara Geneva
Motter was born on 3 August 1882 in Eagle Rock, President Townshipo, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
2,3 She was the daughter of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
1,2 She married
Charles W. Johnson.
2 She died on 20 November 1971 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 89.
2 She was buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
4
Clara Geneva
Motter had no children.
4
Citations
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S1484] "Obituaries: Mrs. Clara Johnson," News-Herald (Franklin, PA), 23 Nov 1971, Tue, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022).
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 16 Jun 2022), imaged certificate for William M. Motter, File Number 124654, filed 11 Dec 1929, informant: John Motter, Eagle Rock, PA [son]; original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 6 Aug 1849, Fryburg, PA; d. 9 Dec 1929, President Tp., Venango Co., PA; bur. Plumer, PA; father: John Motter, Switz; mother: don't know; wife: Jane Magill; farmer).
Charles W. Johnson1
Citations
- [S1484] "Obituaries: Mrs. Clara Johnson," News-Herald (Franklin, PA), 23 Nov 1971, Tue, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022).
Rosella Iva Motter1,2
b. 10 April 1890, d. 22 June 1976
Rosella Iva
Motter was born on 10 April 1890 in Eagle Rock, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
3,2,4 She was the daughter of
William M. Motter and
Mary Jane McGill.
3,1 She married
Edward LeRoy Rodgers on 26 March 1907.
4 She died on 22 June 1976 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 86.
4 She was buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
4
Rosella Iva
Motter was known as Rose.
5,3 She was a telephone operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring in 1953.
4
Citations
- [S154] Jane Motter Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 28:162, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., William W. Motter household, National Archives, (William W. Motter, Aug. 1848, PA/Switz/Switz, farmer; Martha J., Aug 1849 (50y), PA/MD/PA, md. 24y, 7child/6lvg; William H., Oct 1876; Mary S., Aug 1878; Leonard W., Aug 1880; Clara G., Aug 1882; John N., Jan 1887; Iva R., Apr 1890).
- [S973] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 16 Jun 2022), abstract of application index entry for Rose Motter Rodgers. Extracted information: b. 10 Apr 1889, Eagle Rock, PA; father: William W. Motter; mother: Martha J. McGill.
- [S8] Obituary of Rose Motter Rodgers, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 24 Jun 1976, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
- [S231] Obituary of William W. Motter, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 10 Dec 1929, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.