Johannes Hershberger was born on 8 March 1818 in Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹

     Johannes Hershberger was known as John Harshbarger.² He was probably raised by his grandparents John Harshbarger and Christina Harshbarger. He was probably the same John Harshbarger listed as an heir in the distribution of Johannes Harshbarger's estate in 1863.²

     Anna Maria Long was born on 8 October 1823 in Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ She was baptized on 25 January 1824 in Lutheran/Reformed Church, Rebersberg, Miles Township, Centre County.¹ She married Michael Lamey Jr.^2,3 She died on 3 August 1870 in Pettis County, Missouri, at age 46.³

     Anna Maria Long also went by the name of Mary Long.⁴ She and Michael Lamey Jr. lived in Summit County, Ohio, in 1865.³ She and Michael Lamey Jr. lived in Pettis County, Missouri, in 1867.³

     Michael Lamey Jr. was born on 11 January 1823 in Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Anna Maria Long, daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.^2,1 He married Manda Ludwig in 1871.¹ He died on 11 January 1902 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, at age 79.¹

     Michael Lamey Jr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Michael Lamey 24 Mary 22, Robert 5, Leah Jane 3, Sarah 1.³ He and Anna Maria Long lived in Summit County, Ohio, in 1865.¹ He and Anna Maria Long lived in Pettis County, Missouri, in 1867.¹ He lived in Vernon County, Missouri, in 1871.¹

     Rachel Long was born on 18 December 1824 in Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ She married Simon McLane on 2 March 1847 in Cooperstown, Jackson Township, Venango County.² She died on 28 December 1903 in Kankakee County, Illinois, at age 79.³ She was buried in Grand Praire Cemetery, Herscher, Kankakee County, Illinois.³

     Rachel Long and Simon McLane moved from Pennsylvania to Essex Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, circa 1860.^4,5,6,7

     Simon McLane was born on 18 July 1818 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Rachel Long, daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger, on 2 March 1847 in Cooperstown, Jackson Township, Venango County.³ He died on 4 May 1882 in Kankakee County, Illinois, at age 63.¹ He was buried in Grand Praire Cemetery, Herscher, Kankakee County, Illinois.¹

     Simon McLane was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Simon McLain 40, Rachael 23, Mary E. 1.⁴ He and Rachel Long moved from Pennsylvania to Essex Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, circa 1860.^5,6,2,7

     Margaret Long was born on 13 March 1828 in Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ She was baptized on 10 August 1828 in Lutheran/Reformed Church, Rebersberg, Miles Township, Centre County.¹ She married Joseph Weikal.² She died on 3 July 1888 in Jackson Township, Ashland County, Ohio, at age 60.³

     Joseph Weikal married Margaret Long, daughter of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.² He married Sarah J. McFaden on 30 October 1890 in Ashland County, Ohio.³ He died on 1 August 1905 in Ashland, Ohio.¹

     Samuel B. Long was born on 15 November 1830 in Logan Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ He married Eliza Louisa Thomas, daughter of Samuel Thomas and Elizabeth Rote, on 21 February 1854.¹ He died on 21 February 1927 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 96.^3,4 He and Eliza Louisa Thomas were buried in Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown, Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio.⁴

     After leaving school, Samuel worked as a house painter steadily for about fifteen years. In 1854, he removed to South Bend, Indiana and remained there about twelve months, then returned to Pennsylvania. During the oil excitement, he was engaged for a short time in buying and selling oil lands, and his operations were generally successful. He also worked at cabinet-making for several years.
     On 28 March 1867, he removed to Green Township, Summit County, Ohio and settled upon a farm near East Liberty. After about eight years he sold this farm and purchased 118 acres. During the summer of 1880, he erected a very neat dwelling house on this farm. By 1900, he and his wife had retired and where living in Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio.^5,6,7,8

     Eliza Louisa Thomas was born on 1 July 1839 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Thomas and Elizabeth Rote. She married Samuel B. Long, son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger, on 21 February 1854.¹ She died on 11 February 1907 in Uniontown, Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio, at age 67.^2,3 She and Samuel B. Long were buried in Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown, Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio.³

     Eliza Louisa Thomas was known as Louisa.

     Samuel Thomas was born circa 10 October 1805 in Pennsylvania.¹ He married Elizabeth Rote, daughter of Peter Rote and Elizabeth Keister, on 14 July 1824 in Centre County.² He died on 20 December 1852 in Oakland Township, Venango County.¹ He was buried in Wallaceville Cemetery, Plum Township, Venango County.¹

     Samuel Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas lived in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, between 1824 and 1832.³ He his family moved circa 1832 to Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He and Elizabeth Thomas moved to Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1841.⁵ He owned one hundred and fifty acres of land a mile and a half northwest of Dempseytown in Oakland Township.⁵
     Samuel and Elizabeth were living in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, in 1850 with their younger children where Samuel was working as a blacksmith. Sons Solomon, Emanuel, and Marion were living on the Thomas farm in Oakland Township, Venango County. Samuel and Elizabeth returned to the family farm before Samuel's death in 1852.^6,7
     Samuel Thomas was a farmer, an edge-tool maker, and a blacksmith. According to Howard Strawbridge, the latches which were on the door of the Fairview Church in Venango County were made by Samuel and his son Samuel A.^8,9,6

     Elizabeth Rote was born on 14 September 1806 near Mifflinburg, Northumberland County (now Union County), Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Peter Rote and Elizabeth Keister.¹ She married Samuel Thomas on 14 July 1824 in Centre County.³ She died on 31 March 1896 in Oakland Township, Venango County, at age 89.² She was buried in an unmarked grave beside her husband in Wallaceville Cemetery, Plum Township, Venango County.²

     Elizabeth Thomas and Samuel Thomas lived in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, between 1824 and 1832.⁴ She and Samuel Thomas moved from his family to Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, circa 1832.⁵ She and Samuel Thomas moved to Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1841.⁶
     Elizabeth and Samuel were living in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, in 1850 with their younger children where Samuel was working as a blacksmith. Sons Solomon, Emanuel, and Marion were living on the Thomas farm in Oakland Township, Venango County. Samuel and Elizabeth returned to the family farm before Samuel's death in 1852.^7,8 She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over fifty years.⁵ Elizabeth was living in Oakland Township in 1860 on the Thomas farm with her son Emanuel and his family, and her three youngest sons Marion, Miller and Milton. Her son David and his family lived nearby.⁹
     According to her obituary, Elizabeth was "an excellent christian woman...a devoted, faithful follow of the Master. She was indeed a mother of Israel, dearly beloved by all who knew her. Kind, patient, cheerful, her life, with all the trials incident to pioneer days in Western Pennsylvania, was beautiful in its simplicity, faith, and trust.⁵

     Reuben Long was born in Logan Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ He died at the age of 3.¹

     Jonathan Long was born on 9 August 1835 in Logan Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ He married Adaline McClintock on 23 October 1856 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 14 October 1896 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 61.² He was buried in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.²

     Jonathan Long lived in Vernon Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where Jonathan was a successful dry goods merchant and an undertaker.^3,4

     Adaline McClintock married Jonathan Long, son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger, on 23 October 1856 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 8 March 1895 in Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.² She was buried in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.²

     Elias Long was born on 13 November 1837 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.¹ He married Elizabeth Bennehoff, daughter of Peter Bennehoff and Catherine Noel.^2,3 He died on 15 November 1907 in Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 70.¹ He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Elias Long was a farmer in Copley Township, Summit County, Ohio, in 1870.⁴ He was a grocer in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, in 1880.⁵

     Elizabeth Bennehoff was born on 22 August 1839 in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Bennehoff and Catherine Noel.¹ She married Elias Long, son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.^2,3 She died on 28 February 1899 at age 59.³ She was buried in Wallaceville Cemetery, Plum Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Daniel N. Long was born on 13 March 1844 in Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was the son of Samuel Long and Eva Hershberger.^1,2 He married Mary A. Searls on 30 December 1867 in Summit County, Ohio.^4,5 He died on 16 October 1927 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, at age 83.^6,3 He was buried in Copley Cemetery, Copley Township, Summit County, Ohio.³

     Daniel N. Long and Mary A. Searls lived in Copley Township, Summit County, Ohio, where Daniel was a house painter.^7,5

     Johannes Hershberger was born on 3 October 1770 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Christina Elizabeth Fehler, daughter of John Jacob Fehler and Anna Eva Behney, in 1795.¹ He died on 2 April 1853 in New Liberty, Green Township, Summit County, Ohio, at age 82.² He was buried in East Liberty Cemetery, Green Township, Summit County, Ohio.²

     Johannes Hershberger was known as John Harshbarger.³
     John Harshbarger and Christina Harshbarger were living in the vicinity of Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, between 1798 and 1803 when their older children were being baptised in the Moravian church there. Since the church was located near the border between Berks County and the area of Dauphin County which is now part of Lebanon County, it has not been determined in which county John and his family were living.⁴ He and Christina Harshbarger moved to Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, by 6 May 1804 when their daughter Catherine was baptised in the Brush Valley Union Church in Rebersburg, Miles Township.⁵ He owned 50 acres in Miles Township. By February 1822, he had sold the land to a Henry Mayer. It was probably at that time the the Harshbarger family moved to Ohio as John did not appear on the 1823 Miles Township tax list.⁶ He and Christina Harshbarger lived in Green Township, Stark County, Ohio, where they owned 69.90 acres. This area became part of Summit County, Ohio in 1840.⁷
     John Harshbarger was a weaver in Miles Township, Centre County.⁶
     John Harshbarger and Christina Harshbarger probably raised their grandson Johannes Hershberger He is probably the John Harshbarger listed as an heir in the distribution of Johannes Harshbarger's estate.³
     John Harshbarger died intestate (without a will). The Count appointed his son-in-law John Castetter to serve as administrator on 1 August 1853. Bondsmen were Samuel Vandersaul and Elias Stoever. The appraisers were W.B. Osborn, Adam Yerrick, and W.W. Kepler. The appraisal was made 6 August 1853 and each appraiser received fifty cents for his work.
     The Inventory consisted of the following:

          8 1/2 yards of Full Cloth at 62 1/2 valued at $5.31
          3 yards of Full Cloth valued at $1.88
          1 stand valued at $1.25
          1 chest valued at $1.00
          2 rocking chairs valued at .20
          1 small box of Sundries valued at .12
          1 Pair Sheep Shears and Trowel valued at .42
          1 Pair Shoes valued at $1.00
          1 Bed Stead and Bedding valued at $7.00
          4 Family Books valued at $1.00
          Total appraised value of John Harshbarger's personal estate $19.18.

     On 30 January 1863, the administrator distributed $1104.20 among John Harshbarger's ten heirs or $110.42 each. The following is the specific accounting of the distribution:

     George Harshbarger was dead but his heirs named WIlliam Harshbarger to receive the money due them as heirs of George Harshbarger, deceased.
     Thomas Harshbarger was dead, but his heirs, Rachel Green, wife of Thomas Green, Leah Dibly, wife of Henry Dibly, and Sarah Fuch, each received $27.60 on 5 January 1864.
     Leonard Harshbarger was deceased but his two son were paid his share,
     Henry Harshbarger was dead but his three sons received his share. Urias Harshbarger had received $25 from his grandfather's estate on 22 December 1862, and $11.80 on 7 February 1863. Daniel Harshbarger received his full share of $36.80 on 30 January 1863. The share ($36.80) for James Harshbarger was paid to his guardian, James Baughman, on 22 June 1863.
     Eva, wife of Samuel Long was paided $110.42.
     Susanna McCammons had received $96.20 on10 March 1857. The balance of $14.22 was paid her on 30 January 1863.
     Catherine, wife of John Castetter received $110.42.
     Christina Kepler had previously received $100, the sum of $10.42 was paid in 1863.
     Mary Rodebaugh received $110.42.
     John Harshbarger received $110.42.

     Among the bills paid by the administrator was a bill paided on 16 September 1853 for two tombstones for $26 and sockets for the two tombstones for $3 for John Harshbarger and his wife.³

     Christina Elizabeth Fehler was born circa 9 October 1773 in Tuplehocken, Berks County, Pennsylvania.^1,4 She was the daughter of John Jacob Fehler and Anna Eva Behney.^2,1,3 She married Johannes Hershberger in 1795.¹ She died on 6 November 1849 in Summit County, Ohio.^1,5 She was buried in East Liberty Cemetery, East Liberty, Summit County, Ohio.⁵

     Christina Harshbarger and John Harshbarger were living in the vicinity of Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, between 1798 and 1803 when their older children were being baptised in the Moravian church there. Since the church was located near the border between Berks County and the area of Dauphin County which is now part of Lebanon County, it has not been determined in which county John and his family were living.⁶ She and John Harshbarger moved to Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, by 6 May 1804 when their daughter Catherine was baptised in the Brush Valley Union Church in Rebersburg, Miles Township.⁷ She and John Harshbarger lived in Green Township, Stark County, Ohio.⁸
     Christina Harshbarger and John Harshbarger probably raised their grandson Johannes Hershberger He is probably the John Harshbarger listed as an heir in the distribution of Johannes Harshbarger's estate.⁹

     Jacob Baum was born on 16 June 1795 in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Johannes Baum and Elizabeth (?)¹ He was baptized on 10 September 1795 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks County.² He married Elizabeth Mark, daughter of Rudolph Mark and Barbara Walterberger.³ He died on 3 May 1865 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 69.⁴ Jacob and Elizabeth were buried in Demspeytown Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.⁵

     Jacob Baum was living with his father's family in 1810 in Upper Mahantonga Township, Berks County.⁶ He was probably living with his brother Peter in 1820 in Haines Township, Centre County.⁷ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census of Haines Township, Centre County. The household consisted of 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40.⁸ He and Elizabeth Baum moved to Venango County, Pennsylvania, circa 1837. The area where they settled was part of Plum Township until 1842 when it fell within the newly formed Oakland Township. They remained in this area the rest of their lives.^9,10,11,12 He purchased 31 acres in Plum Township, Venango County, in 1837 from Peter Dempsey for $188.50. This land was located at Dempseytown where the Wallaceville Road meets the Franklin-Cherrytree Road.¹³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census of Plum Township, Venango County. The household consisted of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50.¹⁰ He was taxed for for 70 acres, 1 mare and 2 cows in Oakland Township, Venango County, in 1842.¹⁴ He was taxed for 42 acres, formerly of Peter Dempsey, in addition to the 70 acre farm in Oakland Township in 1847.¹⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Jacob Baum 55, Elizabeth 55, Daniel 14, Maria Cheers 12.¹¹ He was taxed for an additional 23 acres for a total of 131 acres in Oakland Township in 1854. He was also taxed for a new house.¹⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Jacob, his wife Elizabeth, son Daniel, and granddaughter Emma D. Frankenberger.¹² He was taxed for for a new barn in 1860.¹⁷
     Jacob's sons Samuel and Daniel made their homes on Jacob's land. In writing his will on 6 January 1858, seven years before his death, Jacob willed that his lands be divided between them. Samuel was bequeathed the 58 acres of land, known as the Dempsey lot, on which he resided. Samuel was also to take possession of the Weidner lot. Daniel was bequeathed "forty Acres of land purchased of Long [probably Samuel Long] and Ten Acres of the Dempsey Lot; lying west of the Dempsetown and Wallaceville Road; and the one half of the lot known by the name of the Weidner Lot." However, at least three years before Jacob's death in 1865, Jacob's land began to be assessed to Samuel and Daniel. In 1863 and in 1868, after Jacob's death, Samuel was assessed for 111 acres and Daniel for 63 acres which indicates that somewhere along the line Jacob, Samuel or Daniel purchased an additional 43 acres. In his will, Jacob also provided for the care of his wife Elizabeth following his death and for the fair compensation for his daughter Sarah. The primary care of Elizabeth fell to their son Daniel. Jacob willed that "during her natural life, the one third of everythng raised on the lands to which I bequeath to my son Daniel" was to go to the support of Elizabeth. For only two years after Jacob's death, one third of everything raised on Samuel's lands were to go to Elizabeth's support. However, "if the one third raised on the said lands that I bequeath to my son Daniel should at any time be insufficient to support my wife - that my son Samuel then in that care shall be required to give her a third." Elizabeth also was willed "all of the household furnature and other items, not particularly named and otherwise not disposed of; as also the one half of the house and cellar." Jacob also willed that his "sons shall find and chop; ready for the stove; a sufficient quantity of fire wood for" Elizabeth. Concerning Jacob's daughter Sarah, Samuel was to pay her four hundred dollars. She was also to be paid seven hundred and five dollars by both Samuel and Daniel.^18,19
      In 1868, land from Jacob's estate was deeded to the Oakland Township School District for the building of a school.²⁰ He gave four acres in Dempseytown, Oakland Township, Venango County, on circa 1849 to the Evangelical Lutheran church for the building of the church.²¹ Jacob and Elizabeth were members of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dempseytown.²²

     Elizabeth Mark was born circa 22 February 1794 in Pennsylvania.³ She was the daughter of Rudolph Mark and Barbara Walterberger.^1,2 She married Jacob Baum, son of Johannes Baum and Elizabeth (?).¹ She died on 11 May 1875 in Oakland Township, Venango County.³ Elizabeth and Jacob were buried in Demspeytown Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.⁴

     Elizabeth Baum and Jacob Baum moved to Venango County, Pennsylvania, circa 1837. The area where they settled was part of Plum Township until 1842 when it fell within the newly formed Oakland Township. They remained in this area the rest of their lives.^5,6,7,8 She was named a benefitiary in the will of her husband Jacob Baum. According to the will, the primary care of Elizabeth fell to their son Daniel. Jacob willed that "during her natural life, the one third of everythng raised on the lands to which I bequeath to my son Daniel" was to go to the support of Elizabeth. For only two years after Jacob's death, one third of everything raised on Samuel's lands were to go to Elizabeth's support. However, "if the one third raised on the said lands that I bequeath to my son Daniel should at any time be insufficient to support my wife - that my son Samuel then in that care shall be required to give her a third." Elizabeth also was willed "all of the household furnature and other items, not particularly named and otherwise not disposed of; as also the one half of the house and cellar." Jacob also willed that his "sons shall find and chop; ready for the stove; a sufficient quantity of fire wood for" Elizabeth.^9,10 Elizabeth and Jacob were members of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dempseytown.¹¹ She was enumerated in the household of Daniel Baum on the 1870 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County.¹²

     James McGarnnahan Thomas was born on 14 December 1871 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.¹ He married Bertha Mae Pritchard, daughter of Gabriel Pritchard and Elizabeth Ann Davis, on 22 April 1891 in Franklin, Venango County.⁴ He died on 1 January 1943 in Missoula, Montana, at age 71.^5,3,2

     James McGarnnahan Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township.

     Bertha Mae Pritchard was the daughter of Gabriel Pritchard and Elizabeth Ann Davis.¹ She married James McGarnnahan Thomas, son of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum, on 22 April 1891 in Franklin, Venango County.¹

     Gabriel Pritchard married Elizabeth Ann Davis.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Davis married Gabriel Pritchard.¹

     Olive Thomas was born circa 1896 in North Dakota.² She was the daughter of James McGarnnahan Thomas and Bertha Mae Pritchard.¹ She married Marion F. Eckman.²

     Elda Elizabeth Thomas was born on 9 April 1872 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.¹ She married Elmer Ellsworth Snyder, son of John Snyder and Sarah Margaret Watts, on 29 November 1892.² Elda died on 9 April 1945 at her home at 1424 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Venango County, at age 73.³ She and Elmer Ellsworth Snyder were buried in Lamey Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.^4,5

     Elda Elizabeth Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township.

     Effie Jane Thomas was born on 31 October 1874 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.¹ She married Reno Warren Pritchard, son of John Pritchard Jr. and Tirzah Davis, on 1 February 1893.² She married Austin J. Shinner on 5 April 1919.³ She married Lawrence Hutchinson.⁴ She died on 1 August 1952 in Franklin, Venango County, at age 77.⁴ She was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.⁴

     Effie Jane Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township. She and Reno Warren Pritchard raised a family of three daughters.

     Celestia Mae Thomas was born on 5 January 1880 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.¹ She married James Fay Irwin on 2 May 1902 in Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania.² She died on 5 April 1949 in Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, at age 69.³ She and James Fay Irwin were buried in Plumer Cemetery, Plumer, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.²

     Celestia Mae Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township.

     Nettie Leah Thomas was born on 29 May 1886 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.¹ She married Hiram Pierce Lyons on 21 June 1905.² She died on 2 November 1978 in Franklin, Venango County, at age 92.^3,2 She and Hiram Pierce Lyons were buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.²

     Nettie Leah Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township. She and Hiram Pierce Lyons lived in 514 Egbert Street, Rocky Grove, Venango County, where they raised their daughter Stella.² Nettie was an avid gardener and took great pride in her flower garden.³