James Karns1

b. circa 1836, d. 10 May 1864
Family
FatherJames Karns1 b. 28 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1871
MotherMary Stroup1 b. c 1799, d. 19 May 1885
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     James Karns was born circa 1836 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of James Karns and Mary Stroup.1 He married Anna M. Sager, daughter of John Sager and Christina Keener, in September 1861 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.2 He died on 10 May 1864 at the Battle of Laurel Hill during the Civil War.2
     James Karns enlisted as a private in Company F, 121st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in Franklin, Venango County, on 29 August 1862. He was made a Corporal and took part in the battles of Gettysburg and Laurel Hill.2

Family

Anna M. Sager b. 21 Dec 1837, d. 16 May 1906
Child

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., James Karnes household, National Archives, (James Karnes, 54; Mary, 53; Isaac, 21; Jacob, 12; James, 14; Sarah, 10; Henry, 8).
  2. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch).
  3. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., Christina Sager household, National Archives, (Christina Sager, 73, PA/PA/PA, wd; Anna Karns, 42, PA/PA/PA wd, dau; May A., 17, PA/PA/PA, gdau).

Anna M. Sager1

b. 21 December 1837, d. 16 May 1906
Family
FatherJohn Sager1,2
MotherChristina Keener3,4
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Anna M. Sager was born on 21 December 1837 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.5 She was the daughter of John Sager and Christina Keener.1,2,3,4 She married James Karns, son of James Karns and Mary Stroup, in September 1861 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.1 She died on 16 May 1906 in Cranberry Townsip, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 68.5,6,7 She was buried in President Cemetery, President Township, Venango County.7,6,5
     Anna M. Sager was living in President Township, Venango County, in 1880 with Anna's mother Christina Sager.8 In the 1900 Census of President Township, Anna M. Karns was enumerated in the household of Clark Karns.9 She lived in Oklahoma with her daughter for three years, returning to Pennsylvania in 1906 to live with her sister Mrs. Culbertson in Eagle Rock, Venango County.6

Family

James Karns b. c 1836, d. 10 May 1864
Child

Citations

  1. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch).
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs Anna M. Karns, File Number 45876 (17 May 1906), (informant: John Culbertson); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: father: John Saeger, bn Mercer Co., PA).
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs Anna M. Karns, File Number 45876 (17 May 1906), (informant: John Culbertson); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: mother: Christina Kerr, born Mercer Co., PA).
  4. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch; Anna's mother listed as Christina Keener).
  5. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs Anna M. Karns, File Number 45876 (17 May 1906), (informant: John Culbertson); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  6. [S212] Anna Karns obituary, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 24 May 1906, Eagle Rock column dated 21 May, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  7. [S361] Anna Karns obituary, Oil City Semi-Weekly Derrick, Oil City, PA, 18 May 1906, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Semi-Weekly Derrick.
  8. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., Christina Sager household, National Archives, (Christina Sager, 73, PA/PA/PA, wd; Anna Karns, 42, PA/PA/PA wd, dau; May A., 17, PA/PA/PA, gdau).
  9. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., Clark A. Karns household, National Archives, (Clark A. Karnes, Aug 1877; Sarah S., Jul 1840, mother, widow, 2child/2lvg; Ann, May 1832, aunt, md. 41y, 8child/4lvg; Kathe, Apr 1880, sister?; Ethel, May 1894, niece; Anna A., Dec 1837, wd, 1child/0lvg).

John Sager1,2

Family
     John Sager married Christina Keener.1

Family

Christina Keener
Child

Citations

  1. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch).
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs Anna M. Karns, File Number 45876 (17 May 1906), (informant: John Culbertson); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: father: John Saeger, bn Mercer Co., PA).

Christina Keener1,2

Family
     Christina Keener married John Sager.1

Family

John Sager
Child

Citations

  1. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch).
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Apr 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs Anna M. Karns, File Number 45876 (17 May 1906), (informant: John Culbertson); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: mother: Christina Kerr, born Mercer Co., PA).
  3. [S198] Unknown compiler, compiler, Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen (New York: H.H. Hardesty, 1896), 2:1295 (James Karns sketch; Anna's mother listed as Christina Keener).

Araminta May Karns1

b. circa 1863
Family
FatherJames Karns1 b. c 1836, d. 10 May 1864
MotherAnna M. Sager1 b. 21 Dec 1837, d. 16 May 1906
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Araminta May Karns was born circa 1863 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of James Karns and Anna M. Sager.1
     Araminta May Karns was living in Oklahoma in May 1906 when her mother died.2

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., President Tp., Christina Sager household, National Archives, (Christina Sager, 73, PA/PA/PA, wd; Anna Karns, 42, PA/PA/PA wd, dau; May A., 17, PA/PA/PA, gdau).
  2. [S212] Anna Karns obituary, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 24 May 1906, Eagle Rock column dated 21 May, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

William S. Karns1

b. 22 July 1822, d. 15 May 1899
Family
FatherJames Karns1 b. 28 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1871
MotherMary Stroup1 b. c 1799, d. 19 May 1885
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     William S. Karns was born on 22 July 1822 in Richland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of James Karns and Mary Stroup.1 He married Jane Nickelson on 6 August 1848.3 He died on 15 May 1899 in Coal Hill, Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 76.1 He was buried in Fertigs Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County.1
     William S. Karns was a farmer in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.4,5,6,7 At the time of his death William S. Karns was the local postmaster.8

Family

Jane Nickelson b. 18 Aug 1828, d. 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S742] Gravestone, W.S. Karns, Fertigs Cemetery, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.
  2. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. William S. Karnes entry. Extracted information: born in Richland Tp.
  3. [S212] Jane Karnes obituary, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 7 Apr 1910, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes 26; Jane 21; Mary E. 2; lvg next to father).
  5. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William S. Karnes household, National Archives, (William S. Karnes, 38; Jane, 39; Alonzo, 7; Clara L., 5; James, 25).
  6. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes, 48, farmer; Jane, 42, Lorenzo, 16; Clara, 15; Elmira, 5).
  7. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes, 56; Jane, 58; Alonzo, 25; Clara L., 22).
  8. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. William S. Karnes entry.
  9. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes 26; Jane 21; Mary E. 2).
  10. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Jane Nickelson1

b. 18 August 1828, d. 1900
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Jane Nickelson was born on 18 August 1828 in Sandycreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2,3 She married William S. Karns, son of James Karns and Mary Stroup, on 6 August 1848.4 She was still living in 1900 when she was living with her daughter Clara Oaks in Pinegrove Township, Venango County.5 She died on 4 April 1910 in Coal Hill, Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.4 She was buried in Fertigs Cemetery, Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.4

Family

William S. Karns b. 22 Jul 1822, d. 15 May 1899
Children

Citations

  1. [S742] Gravestone, Jane Karns, Fertigs Cemetery, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982, death date not inscribed.
  2. [S742] Gravestone, Jane Karns, Fertigs Cemetery, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982, Jane Karns, 6 Aug. 1828--dd not inscribed.
  3. [S212] Jane Karnes obituary, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 7 Apr 1910, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, (obituary states she was born 18 Aug. 1828).
  4. [S212] Jane Karnes obituary, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 7 Apr 1910, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  6. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes 26; Jane 21; Mary E. 2).
  7. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes, 48, farmer; Jane, 42, Lorenzo, 16; Clara, 15; Elmira, 5).

Mary E. Karns1

b. May 1849, d. 27 September 1851
Family
FatherWilliam S. Karns1 b. 22 Jul 1822, d. 15 May 1899
MotherJane Nickelson1 b. 18 Aug 1828, d. 1900
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Mary E. Karns was born in May 1849 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson.1 She died on 27 September 1851 in Pinegrove Township at age 2.2 She was buried in Cream Hill Cemetery, Pinegrove Township.2

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes 26; Jane 21; Mary E. 2).
  2. [S771] Gravestone, Mary E., d/o W. & J. Karns, Cream Hill Cemetery, Pinegrove Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Bernie Maier, 2 Aug. 1992, d. 27 Sep. 1851, ag. 2y, 4m.

Elmira Karns1

b. circa 1865
Family
FatherWilliam S. Karns1 b. 22 Jul 1822, d. 15 May 1899
MotherJane Nickelson1 b. 18 Aug 1828, d. 1900
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Elmira Karns was born circa 1865 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson.1 She died young.2,3

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes, 48, farmer; Jane, 42, Lorenzo, 16; Clara, 15; Elmira, 5).
  2. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., William Karnes household, National Archives, (William Karnes, 56; Jane, 58; Alonzo, 25; Clara L., 22).
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Clara L. Karns1

b. October 1856
Family
FatherWilliam S. Karns1 b. 22 Jul 1822, d. 15 May 1899
MotherJane Nickelson1 b. 18 Aug 1828, d. 1900
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Clara L. Karns was born in October 1856 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson.1 She married Alfred S. Oakes circa 1882.1
     Clara L. Karns had six children, 5 of whom were living in 1900.1

Family

Alfred S. Oakes b. Mar 1856
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Alfred S. Oakes1

b. March 1856
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Alfred S. Oakes was born in March 1856 in Pennsylvania.1 He married Clara L. Karns, daughter of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson, circa 1882.1

Family

Clara L. Karns b. Oct 1856
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Florence A. Oakes1

b. December 1883
Family
FatherAlfred S. Oakes1 b. Mar 1856
MotherClara L. Karns1 b. Oct 1856
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Florence A. Oakes was born in December 1883 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Alfred S. Oakes and Clara L. Karns.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Lula E. Oakes1

b. August 1889
Family
FatherAlfred S. Oakes1 b. Mar 1856
MotherClara L. Karns1 b. Oct 1856
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Lula E. Oakes was born in August 1889 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Alfred S. Oakes and Clara L. Karns.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

William J. Oakes1

b. January 1890
Family
FatherAlfred S. Oakes1 b. Mar 1856
MotherClara L. Karns1 b. Oct 1856
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     William J. Oakes was born in January 1890 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Alfred S. Oakes and Clara L. Karns.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Elva M. Oakes1

b. March 1893
Family
FatherAlfred S. Oakes1 b. Mar 1856
MotherClara L. Karns1 b. Oct 1856
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Elva M. Oakes was born in March 1893 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Alfred S. Oakes and Clara L. Karns.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).

Charles Harold Oakes1

b. 21 January 1899, d. 5 April 1977
Family
FatherAlfred S. Oakes1 b. Mar 1856
MotherClara L. Karns1 b. Oct 1856
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Charles Harold Oakes was born on 21 January 1899 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Alfred S. Oakes and Clara L. Karns.1 He married Majorie J. Hovis on 21 October 1922.2 He died on 5 April 1977 in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, at age 78.2 He was buried in Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville, Clinton Township.2
     As of 1900, Charles Harold Oakes was known as Harold Oakes.2 He lived in Clintonville, Clinton Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, where he worked at CPT and as an oil producer.2

Family

Majorie J. Hovis

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  2. [S8] Obituary of C. Harold Oakes, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 6 Apr 1977, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Alonzo Karns1

b. September 1853, d. 1 August 1918
Family
FatherWilliam S. Karns1 b. 22 Jul 1822, d. 15 May 1899
MotherJane Nickelson1 b. 18 Aug 1828, d. 1900
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Alonzo Karns was born in September 1853 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson.1 He married Lucretia F. Oaks.2 He died on 1 August 1918 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, at age 64.3

Family

Lucretia F. Oaks b. Oct 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  2. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S264] Venango County Registrar's Docket, RD ??, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Donald Karnes entry.

Lucretia F. Oaks1

b. October 1865
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Lucretia F. Oaks was born in October 1865 in Pennsylvania.2 She married Alonzo Karns, son of William S. Karns and Jane Nickelson.1

Family

Alonzo Karns b. Sep 1853, d. 1 Aug 1918
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  3. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Donald Karnes entry.

Wilda L. Karns1

b. July 1886
Family
FatherAlonzo Karns1 b. Sep 1853, d. 1 Aug 1918
MotherLucretia F. Oaks1 b. Oct 1865
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Wilda L. Karns was born in July 1886 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1 She married Harry Stover.2

Family

Harry Stover

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  2. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Harry Stover1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Harry Stover married Wilda L. Karns, daughter of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1

Family

Wilda L. Karns b. Jul 1886

Citations

  1. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Eva Laura Karns1

b. March 1888
Family
FatherAlonzo Karns1 b. Sep 1853, d. 1 Aug 1918
MotherLucretia F. Oaks1 b. Oct 1865
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Eva Laura Karns was born in March 1888 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1 She married Frank Edgerly.2

Family

Frank Edgerly

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Pinegrove Tp., Alfred S. Oaks household, National Archives, (Alfred S. Oaks Mar 1856, m18y; Clara Oct 1856, 6child/5lvg; Florence A. Dec 1883; Lula E Aug 1889; Wm J. Jan 1890; Elva M. Mar 1893; Charles Jan 1899; Jane Karnes Aug 1827, 4child/2lvg; Alonzo Sep 1853, m13y; Lucrecia F Oct 1865, 4child/3lvg; Wilda L. Jul 1886, Laura E. Mar 1888, Alfred C. Feb 1893).
  2. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Frank Edgerly1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Frank Edgerly married Eva Laura Karns, daughter of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1

Family

Eva Laura Karns b. Mar 1888

Citations

  1. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Donald Karns1

b. circa April 1899, d. 29 November 1899
Family
FatherAlonzo Karns1 b. Sep 1853, d. 1 Aug 1918
MotherLucretia F. Oaks1 b. Oct 1865
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Donald Karns was born circa April 1899 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1 He died on 29 November 1899 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Donald Karnes entry.

Alfred C. Karns1

b. February 1893, d. 30 August 1983
Family
FatherAlonzo Karns1 b. Sep 1853, d. 1 Aug 1918
MotherLucretia F. Oaks1 b. Oct 1865
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Alfred C. Karns was born in February 1893 in Pinegrove Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Alonzo Karns and Lucretia F. Oaks.1 He married Marie McCrea.1 He died on 30 August 1983 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 90.1 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Franklin.1

Family

Marie McCrea
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S292] Gravestone, K. Ordell Karns, Heckathorn Cemetery, Cranberry Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  3. [S8] Alfred C. Karns obituary, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug 1983, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Clarissa Karns1

b. October 1832
Family
FatherJames Karns1 b. 28 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1871
MotherMary Stroup1 b. c 1799, d. 19 May 1885
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Clarissa Karns was born in October 1832 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 She was the daughter of James Karns and Mary Stroup.1 She married James Marion Nickelson.3 She married Henry P. Fuller on 4 March 1879 in McLean County, Illinois.4,5
     Clarissa Nickelson and James Marion Nickelson lived in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois.6,7 She was living in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, in 1900 with her son Andrew.2

Family 1

James Marion Nickelson b. c 1824
Children

Family 2

Henry P. Fuller b. c 1828

Citations

  1. [S372] John Stroup Estate, Venango County Probate, Administrator's Account Book 3:226, Venango County Historical Society, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango Co. Probate.
  2. [S760] 1900 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Andrew Nickelson household, National Archives, (Andrew Nickelson, Jun 1864, IL/PA/PA, farm laborer, md13y; Ida, Jul 1868, MO/TX/IL, 0child/0lvg; Clarissa Fuller, Oct 1832, PA/IR/Germany, wd, mother-in-law, 1child/1lvg).
  3. [S143] Venango County Deeds, DB 89:314, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, (quit-claim deed for John Stroup's estate). Hereinafter cited as Venango County Deeds.
  4. [S740] 1880 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Henry P. Fuller household, National Archives, (Henry P. Fuller, 52, NY/VT/VT, farmer; Clarissa, 48, PA/PA/PA; Buel Fuller, 22, NY/NY/OH, son; Lizzie Nickleson, 19, IL/PA/PA, sdau; Andrew Nickleson, 16, IL/PA/PA, sson).
  5. [S462] I:44, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).
  6. [S761] 1860 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., James Nickolson household, National Archives, (James Nicholson,36, PA; Clarrissa, 24, PA; Eliza J., 10, PA; James, 4, IL; Margaret, 2, IL).
  7. [S762] 1870 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., James Nickelson household, National Archives, (James Nichelson,46, PA, farmer; Clarisy, 40, PA; Marion J., 14, IL; Sarah M., 12, IL; Elizabeth, 10, IL; Andy, 7, IL).

James Marion Nickelson1

b. circa 1824
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     James Marion Nickelson was born circa 1824 in Pennsylvania.1 He married Clarissa Karns, daughter of James Karns and Mary Stroup.1
     James Marion Nickelson and Clarissa Nickelson lived in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois.2,3

Family

Clarissa Karns b. Oct 1832
Children

Citations

  1. [S143] Venango County Deeds, DB 89:314, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, (quit-claim deed for John Stroup's estate). Hereinafter cited as Venango County Deeds.
  2. [S761] 1860 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., James Nickolson household, National Archives, (James Nicholson,36, PA; Clarrissa, 24, PA; Eliza J., 10, PA; James, 4, IL; Margaret, 2, IL).
  3. [S762] 1870 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., James Nickelson household, National Archives, (James Nichelson,46, PA, farmer; Clarisy, 40, PA; Marion J., 14, IL; Sarah M., 12, IL; Elizabeth, 10, IL; Andy, 7, IL).

Henry P. Fuller1

b. circa 1828
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Henry P. Fuller was born circa 1828 in New York.1 He married Clarissa Karns, daughter of James Karns and Mary Stroup, on 4 March 1879 in McLean County, Illinois.1,2

Family

Clarissa Karns b. Oct 1832

Citations

  1. [S740] 1880 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Henry P. Fuller household, National Archives, (Henry P. Fuller, 52, NY/VT/VT, farmer; Clarissa, 48, PA/PA/PA; Buel Fuller, 22, NY/NY/OH, son; Lizzie Nickleson, 19, IL/PA/PA, sdau; Andrew Nickleson, 16, IL/PA/PA, sson).
  2. [S462] I:44, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).

Eliza Jane Nickelson1

b. 12 November 1850, d. 17 July 1893
Family
FatherJames Marion Nickelson1 b. c 1824
MotherClarissa Karns1 b. Oct 1832
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Eliza Jane Nickelson was born on 12 November 1850 in Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of James Marion Nickelson and Clarissa Karns.1 She married William O. Phelps on 5 September 1867 in McLean County, Illinois.3 She married Franklin M. Ament on 24 March 1874 in McLean County, Illinois.4 She died on 17 July 1893 in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois, at age 42.2 She was buried in Stout's Grove Cemetery, Danvers Township.2
     Eliza Jane Nickelson was known as Jennie Nickelson.2

Family 1

William O. Phelps

Family 2

Franklin M. Ament b. c 1840
Children

Citations

  1. [S761] 1860 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., James Nickolson household, National Archives, (James Nicholson,36, PA; Clarrissa, 24, PA; Eliza J., 10, PA; James, 4, IL; Margaret, 2, IL).
  2. [S763] Jennie (Phelps) Ament, viewed at Stout's Grove Cemetery gravestone inscriptions, McLean Co., IL (unknown url).
  3. [S462] E:343, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).
  4. [S462] G:264, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).
  5. [S740] 1880 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Franklin M. Ament household, National Archives, (Franklin M. Ament, 40, IL/KY/KY, farmer; Eliza Jane, 30, PA/PA/PA; Leland, 8, IL/IL/IL; Loren, 2, IL/IL/PA; Howard, 7m, IL/IL/PA; Joseph M. Gunnell, 42, IL/VA/NC, farmer, border).
  6. [S763] Harrison Ament, viewed at Stout's Grove Cemetery gravestone inscriptions, McLean Co., IL (unknown url).
  7. [S760] 1900 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Elmer Smith household, National Archives, (Elmer Smith, Mar 1857, OH/PA/PA, m9y, farmer; Lizzie, Dec 1861, IL/PA/PA, 0child/0lvg; Harris Ament, Sep 1888, IL/IL/PA, nephew; Howard, OCt 1879, IL/IL/PA, nephew).

William O. Phelps1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     William O. Phelps married Jennie Nickelson, daughter of James Marion Nickelson and Clarissa Karns, on 5 September 1867 in McLean County, Illinois.1

Family

Eliza Jane Nickelson b. 12 Nov 1850, d. 17 Jul 1893

Citations

  1. [S462] E:343, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).

Franklin M. Ament1

b. circa 1840
Family
ChartsDescendants of Adam Stroup
     Franklin M. Ament was born circa 1840 in Illinois.2 He married Eliza Jane Nickelson, daughter of James Marion Nickelson and Clarissa Karns, on 24 March 1874 in McLean County, Illinois.1
     Franklin M. Ament was living in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois.2

Family

Eliza Jane Nickelson b. 12 Nov 1850, d. 17 Jul 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S462] G:264, McLean Co., viewed at Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 (unknown url).
  2. [S740] 1880 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Franklin M. Ament household, National Archives, (Franklin M. Ament, 40, IL/KY/KY, farmer; Eliza Jane, 30, PA/PA/PA; Leland, 8, IL/IL/IL; Loren, 2, IL/IL/PA; Howard, 7m, IL/IL/PA; Joseph M. Gunnell, 42, IL/VA/NC, farmer, border).
  3. [S763] Harrison Ament, viewed at Stout's Grove Cemetery gravestone inscriptions, McLean Co., IL (unknown url).
  4. [S760] 1900 U.S. Census, Illinois, McLean Co., Danvers Tp., Elmer Smith household, National Archives, (Elmer Smith, Mar 1857, OH/PA/PA, m9y, farmer; Lizzie, Dec 1861, IL/PA/PA, 0child/0lvg; Harris Ament, Sep 1888, IL/IL/PA, nephew; Howard, OCt 1879, IL/IL/PA, nephew).