Ivan Griffen Thomas1

b. 7 July 1891, d. 25 October 1973
Family
FatherJohn Milton Thomas1 b. 18 Dec 1846, d. 13 Jul 1924
MotherLydia Malinda Baum1 b. 22 Jan 1850, d. 28 Mar 1917
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
Descendants of Samuel Thomas
Ivan Thomas
     Ivan Griffen Thomas was born on 7 July 1891 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of John Milton Thomas and Lydia Malinda Baum.1 He married Izzetta Shoup, daughter of Clyde Shoup, on 21 May 1913.2 He died on 25 October 1973 in Bessemer, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 82.2 He and Izzetta Shoup were buried in Westfield Cemetery, Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.2
     Ivan Griffen Thomas was raised in a family of seven children Oakland Township.

Family

Izzetta Shoup b. 10 Jul 1893, d. 17 Dec 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S169] Unknown author, "J. Milton and L. Malinda (Baum) Thomas Family Record," original was the in possession of Stella (Lyons) Stover in 1981. Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Family Record."
  2. [S245] Letter from Rollin I. Thomas (Bessemer, PA) to Kipp Melat; Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).

Vestana Elizabeth Baum1

b. 22 July 1853, d. 31 January 1930
Family
FatherSamuel Edward Baum1,2 b. c 3 Oct 1827, d. 21 Aug 1893
MotherLeah Mae Long1 b. c 10 Oct 1826, d. 21 Nov 1895
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
Vestana Baum Stainbrook
     Vestana Elizabeth Baum was born on 22 July 1853 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.1,2 She married Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook, son of John L. Stainbrook and Susannah Baird Kightlinger, on 28 February 1875 in the home of the bride's parents, Oakland Township, Venango County.4 She died on 31 January 1930 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at age 76.3,4 She and Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook were buried in Seagertown Cemetery, Mead Township, Crawford County.4
     Vestana Elizabeth Baum was raised in a family of six children. She and Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook lived in Saegertown, Woodcock Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where Merritt was a farmer.5 She and Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook raised a family of five children.

Family

Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook b. 20 Oct 1851, d. 23 Dec 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Mead Tp., Merritt Stainbrook household, National Archives.
  2. [S154] Samuel E. Baum Will, Venango County Will Docket 8:144, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S1273] Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953 for Vestina E Stainbrook, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  4. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Woodcock Tp., Saegertown, Merrit A. Stainbrook household, National Archives, (Merrit A. Stainbrook, Oct 1851, PA/PA/PA, md25y, farmer; Vestana E., Jul 1852, PA/PA/PA, 6child/6lvg; Maude L., June 1883, PA; William D., Feb 1880, PA; Earl, Jan 1885, PA; EstherT., Aug 1898, PA).

Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook1

b. 20 October 1851, d. 23 December 1908
Family
FatherJohn L. Stainbrook1
MotherSusannah Baird Kightlinger1
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook was born on 20 October 1851.1 He was the son of John L. Stainbrook and Susannah Baird Kightlinger.1 He married Vestana Elizabeth Baum, daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long, on 28 February 1875 in the home of the bride's parents, Oakland Township, Venango County.1 Merritt died an automobile accident on 23 December 1908 in Meadville, Crawford County, at age 57.1 He and Vestana Elizabeth Baum were buried in Seagertown Cemetery, Mead Township, Crawford County.1
     Merritt Adolphus Stainbrook and Vestana Elizabeth Baum lived in Saegertown, Woodcock Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where Merritt was a farmer.2 He and Vestana Elizabeth Stainbrook raised a family of five children.

Family

Vestana Elizabeth Baum b. 22 Jul 1853, d. 31 Jan 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Woodcock Tp., Saegertown, Merrit A. Stainbrook household, National Archives, (Merrit A. Stainbrook, Oct 1851, PA/PA/PA, md25y, farmer; Vestana E., Jul 1852, PA/PA/PA, 6child/6lvg; Maude L., June 1883, PA; William D., Feb 1880, PA; Earl, Jan 1885, PA; EstherT., Aug 1898, PA).

John L. Stainbrook1

Family
     John L. Stainbrook married Susannah Baird Kightlinger.1

Family

Susannah Baird Kightlinger
Children

Citations

  1. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.

Susannah Baird Kightlinger1

Family
     Susannah Baird Kightlinger married John L. Stainbrook.1

Family

John L. Stainbrook
Children

Citations

  1. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.

Rachel Lucina Baum1

b. 2 June 1855, d. 3 March 1921
Family
FatherSamuel Edward Baum1 b. c 3 Oct 1827, d. 21 Aug 1893
MotherLeah Mae Long1 b. c 10 Oct 1826, d. 21 Nov 1895
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Rachel Lucina Baum was born on 2 June 1855 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.1 She married John Newton Weikal.1 She died on 3 March 1921 in Rouseville, Venango County, at age 65.1 She and John Newton Weikal were buried in Rynd Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.2
     Rachel Lucina Baum was raised in a family of six children. She and John Newton Weikal lived in Diamond Street, Rouseville, Venango County.1

Family

John Newton Weikal b. 22 Apr 1853, d. 27 Sep 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Rachel L. Weikal, Death Certificate 29310 (3 Apr 1921), (informant: John N. Weikal (husband)), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  2. [S160] Burial Certificates, Rynd Farm Cemetery Records, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Rynd Farm Cemetery burial certificates.
  3. [S231] Obituary of Bernice Weikal Beers Melat, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (unknown date) 1934, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S231] Obituary of Bert C. Weikal, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (unknown date) 1959, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S8] Obituary of Ethel Horn, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 1967, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

John Newton Weikal1

b. 22 April 1853, d. 27 September 1926
Family
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     John Newton Weikal was born on 22 April 1853 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He married Rachel Lucina Baum, daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.2 He died on 27 September 1926 in Rouseville, Venango County, at age 73.3 He and Rachel Lucina Baum were buried in Rynd Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.4
     John Newton Weikal and Rachel Lucina Baum lived in Diamond Street, Rouseville, Venango County.2 He served as justice of the peace in Dempseytown and later was a councilman and a justice of the peace in Rouseville.1

Family

Rachel Lucina Baum b. 2 Jun 1855, d. 3 Mar 1921
Children

Citations

  1. [S233] Obituary of John N. Weikal, Franklin Evening News, Franklin, PA, (unknown date), Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S181] Rachel L. Weikal, Death Certificate 29310 (3 Apr 1921), (informant: John N. Weikal (husband)), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  3. [S212] Obituary of John N. Weikal, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 29 Sep. 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S160] Burial Certificates, Rynd Farm Cemetery Records, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Rynd Farm Cemetery burial certificates.
  5. [S231] Obituary of Bernice Weikal Beers Melat, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (unknown date), Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  6. [S231] Obituary of Bert C. Weikal, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (unknown date), Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  7. [S8] Obituary of Ethel Horn, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Henry Isaac Baum1

b. 25 July 1858, d. 28 November 1931
Family
FatherSamuel Edward Baum1 b. c 3 Oct 1827, d. 21 Aug 1893
MotherLeah Mae Long1 b. c 10 Oct 1826, d. 21 Nov 1895
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
Henry Isaac Baum
     Henry Isaac Baum was born on 25 July 1858 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.1 He married Mary Elizabeth Stainbrook, daughter of John L. Stainbrook and Susannah Baird Kightlinger, on 16 August 1883 in Meadville, Crawford County.2 He died on 28 November 1931 in Oakland Township, Venango County, at age 73.3 He and Mary Elizabeth Stainbrook were buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.4
     Henry Isaac Baum was raised in a family of six children. He and Mary Elizabeth Baum raised a family of 10 children.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Stainbrook b. 16 Apr 1864, d. 27 Jan 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S233] Obituary of Henry I. Baum, Franklin Evening News, Franklin, PA, (unknown date) 1931, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.
  3. [S231] Obituary of Henry I. Baum, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 30 Nov 1931, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S86] Franklin Cemetery burial records, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania;.
  5. [S240] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Ruth Horn Tarr (Cherrytree, PA (deceased)), as told to Kipp Melat, telephone conversation. Notes in Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
  6. [S261] Roger D. Joslyn, "Some Descendants of George Tarr of Venango Co., PA", draft 1 Aug. 1994 (New Windsor, NY). . Hereinafter cited as "George Tarr Descendants."
  7. [S241] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Sarah Maxwell Williams (Dempseytown, PA), as told to Kipp Melat.
  8. [S239] "Henry I. Baum Family Record," ( in possession of Warren Horn (deceased)); Personal Files; Manassas, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as "Henry I. Baum Family Record."
  9. [S8] Obituary of Charlie E. Baum, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (undated clipping) 1979, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  10. [S242] Nadine Baum Wagner, "Earl E. Baum Family Group Sheet" (deceased). . Hereinafter cited as "Earl E. Baum FGS."
  11. [S243] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Doris Manson Harriger (Seneca, PA), as told to Kipp Melat.
  12. [S8] Obituary of Lee H. Baum, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (undated clipping) 1984, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  13. [S244] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Maxine Fornof Sanders (deceased), as told to Kipp Melat, telephone conversation. Notes in Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
  14. [S8] Obituary of Olin A. Baum, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 7 Dec 1995, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Mary Elizabeth Stainbrook1

b. 16 April 1864, d. 27 January 1937
Family
FatherJohn L. Stainbrook1
MotherSusannah Baird Kightlinger1
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
Mary Stainbrook Baum
     Mary Elizabeth Stainbrook was born on 16 April 1864 in Crawford County.1 She was the daughter of John L. Stainbrook and Susannah Baird Kightlinger.1 She married Henry Isaac Baum, son of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long, on 16 August 1883 in Meadville, Crawford County.1 She died on 27 January 1937 in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 72.2 She and Henry Isaac Baum were buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.3
     Mary Elizabeth Baum and Henry Isaac Baum raised a family of 10 children.

Family

Henry Isaac Baum b. 25 Jul 1858, d. 28 Nov 1931
Children

Citations

  1. [S180] Margaret Collins Stainbrook, compiler, The Stainbrook-Steinbrook Family (n.p.: n.pub., 1983), p. 170.
  2. [S239] "Henry I. Baum Family Record," ( in possession of Warren Horn (deceased)); Personal Files; Manassas, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as "Henry I. Baum Family Record."
  3. [S86] Franklin Cemetery burial records, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania;.
  4. [S240] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Ruth Horn Tarr (Cherrytree, PA (deceased)), as told to Kipp Melat, telephone conversation. Notes in Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
  5. [S261] Roger D. Joslyn, "Some Descendants of George Tarr of Venango Co., PA", draft 1 Aug. 1994 (New Windsor, NY). . Hereinafter cited as "George Tarr Descendants."
  6. [S241] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Sarah Maxwell Williams (Dempseytown, PA), as told to Kipp Melat.
  7. [S8] Obituary of Charlie E. Baum, (undated clipping) 1979, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  8. [S242] Nadine Baum Wagner, "Earl E. Baum Family Group Sheet" (deceased). . Hereinafter cited as "Earl E. Baum FGS."
  9. [S243] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Doris Manson Harriger (Seneca, PA), as told to Kipp Melat.
  10. [S8] Obituary of Lee H. Baum, (undated clipping) 1984, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  11. [S244] First-hand knowledge and personal recollections of Maxine Fornof Sanders (deceased), as told to Kipp Melat, telephone conversation. Notes in Personal Files (Manassas, Virginia).
  12. [S8] Obituary of Olin A. Baum, 7 Dec 1995, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Ira Edward Baum1,2

b. 24 March 1862, d. 10 April 1959
Family
FatherSamuel Edward Baum1,3,2 b. c 3 Oct 1827, d. 21 Aug 1893
MotherLeah Mae Long1,2 b. c 10 Oct 1826, d. 21 Nov 1895
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Ira Edward Baum was born on 24 March 1862 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2,1 He was the son of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.1,3,2 He married Netta Jane Woods circa 1883.1,4 He died on 10 April 1959 in Franklin Hospital, Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, at age 97.2,4 He and Netta Jane Woods were buried in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.5
     Ira Edward Baum was raised in a family of six children. He was a farmer in Oakland Township.2 He and Netta Jane Woods had no children.

Family

Netta Jane Woods b. Jan 1867, d. 1946

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Ira E. Baum household, National Archives.
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Jul 2020), imaged certificate for Ira E. Baum, File Number 40579 (filed 12 Apr 1959), (informant: Eugene Williams, Cooperstown RD, PA [nephew]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 24 Mar 1862, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; d. 10 Apr 1959, Franklin Hospital, Sugarcreek Tp., Venango Co., bur Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Tp.; father: Samuel Baum; mother: Leah Baum; spouse: Nettie Wood; occ: farmer).
  3. [S154] Samuel E. Baum Will, Venango County Will Docket 8:144, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S231] Obituary of Ira E. Baum, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (undated clipping) 1959, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S147] Gravestone, Ira and Netta Woods Baum, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.

Netta Jane Woods1,2

b. January 1867, d. 1946
Family
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Netta Jane Woods was born in January 1867.1 She married Ira Edward Baum, son of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long, circa 1883.1,3 She died in 1946.4 She and Ira Edward Baum were buried in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.5
     Netta Jane Woods and Ira Edward Baum had no children.

Family

Ira Edward Baum b. 24 Mar 1862, d. 10 Apr 1959

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Ira E. Baum household, National Archives.
  2. [S231] Obituary of Ira E. Baum, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (unknown date), Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S231] Obituary of Ira E. Baum, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, (undated clipping) 1959, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S147] Gravestone, Netta Baum, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.
  5. [S147] Gravestone, Ira and Netta Woods Baum, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.

Mary Margaret Baum1,2

b. 8 July 1865, d. 27 December 1954
Family
FatherSamuel Edward Baum1,3,2 b. c 3 Oct 1827, d. 21 Aug 1893
MotherLeah Mae Long1,2 b. c 10 Oct 1826, d. 21 Nov 1895
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Mary Margaret Baum was born on 8 July 1865 in Dempseytown, Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long.1,3,2 She married Abraham Lincoln Potts on 5 April 1899 in Dempseytown, Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.4 She died on 27 December 1954 in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, at age 89.2,5 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bradford.2
     Mary Margaret Baum was raised in a family of six children. She and Abraham Lincoln Potts lived in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, where Abraham worked in the oil fields, as a pumper and oil rig builder.6,7,8

Family

Abraham Lincoln Potts b. 15 Jul 1867, d. 15 Mar 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Abraham L. Potts household, National Archives.
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Jul 2020), imaged certificate for Mary Margaret Potts, File Number 103646 (filed 30 Dec 1954), (informant: Mrs. Harry Grove, Bradford, PA [dau]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 8 Jul 1865, Dempseytown, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; d. 27 Dec 1954, Bradford, McKean Co., PA; bur Oak Hill Cemetery, Bradford, PA; father: Samuel Baum; mother: Leah Long).
  3. [S154] Samuel E. Baum Will, Venango County Will Docket 8:144, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage License of Abraham L. Potts and Mary Margaret Baum, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S1147] 27 Dec 1954, Obit of Mary M. Potts, viewed at Bradford Era Obituary Index, 1935-1995 (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pamckean/).
  6. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, Abraham A. Potts household, National Archives, (Abraham A. Potts, 44, PA/PA/PA, md18y, oil well pumper; Mary M., 45, PA/PA/PA, 6child/6lvg; Menetta, 16, PA; Albert, 10, PA; Bertha, 8, PA; Harry, 6, PA; Lester, 4, PA; Dorothy, 12/12, PA).
  7. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, A. L. Potts household, National Archives, (A. L. Potts, 54, PA/PA/PA, rig builder, oil derricks; Mary M., 54, PA/PA/PA; Albert J., 19, PA; Harry M., 16, PA; Lester B., 14, PA; Dorothy M., 11, PA).
  8. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, M. Mary Potts household, National Archives, (M. Mary Potts, 64, PA/PA/PA; Albert, 29, PA/PA/PA, single, laborer, city street dept.).
  9. [S8] Obituary of Dorothy Potts Vincent Stuck, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1998, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  10. [S973] "Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911," database and images, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Jul 2020), image of birth certificate # 193664, Dorothy Margaret Potts. Extracted information: Dorothy Margaret Potts, b. 20 Dec 1908, Bradford, McKean Co., PA; father: Abaham L. Potts, b. Beninghoff Run, PA, pumper oil, aged 43y; mother: Mary Margaret Baum, b. Dempseytown, PA; 43y; 6th child/6 living.

Abraham Lincoln Potts1,2

b. 15 July 1867, d. 15 March 1924
Family
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Abraham Lincoln Potts was born on 15 July 1867 in Cherry Creek, Chautauqua County, New York.2,1 He married Mary Margaret Baum, daughter of Samuel Edward Baum and Leah Mae Long, on 5 April 1899 in Dempseytown, Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.3 He died on 15 March 1924 in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, at age 56.2 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bradford.2
     Abraham Lincoln Potts and Mary Margaret Baum lived in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, where Abraham worked in the oil fields, as a pumper and oil rig builder.4,5,6

Family

Mary Margaret Baum b. 8 Jul 1865, d. 27 Dec 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Abraham L. Potts household, National Archives.
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Jul 2020), imaged certificate for Abraham L. Potts, File Number 24630 (filed 17 Mar 1924), (informant: Mrs. Mary Potts, Bradford, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 16 Jul 1867, Cherry Creek, NY, d. 15 Mar 1924, Bradford, McKean Co., PA, injuries from being struck by a automobile, bur. Oak Hill; father: don't know; mother: Mary Servey, Clarion Co.).
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage License of Abraham L. Potts and Mary Margaret Baum, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, Abraham A. Potts household, National Archives, (Abraham A. Potts, 44, PA/PA/PA, md18y, oil well pumper; Mary M., 45, PA/PA/PA, 6child/6lvg; Menetta, 16, PA; Albert, 10, PA; Bertha, 8, PA; Harry, 6, PA; Lester, 4, PA; Dorothy, 12/12, PA).
  5. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, A. L. Potts household, National Archives, (A. L. Potts, 54, PA/PA/PA, rig builder, oil derricks; Mary M., 54, PA/PA/PA; Albert J., 19, PA; Harry M., 16, PA; Lester B., 14, PA; Dorothy M., 11, PA).
  6. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, McKean Co., Bradford, M. Mary Potts household, National Archives, (M. Mary Potts, 64, PA/PA/PA; Albert, 29, PA/PA/PA, single, laborer, city street dept.).
  7. [S8] Obituary of Dorothy Potts Vincent Stuck, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 31 Aug. 1998, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  8. [S973] "Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911," database and images, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Jul 2020), image of birth certificate # 193664, Dorothy Margaret Potts. Extracted information: Dorothy Margaret Potts, b. 20 Dec 1908, Bradford, McKean Co., PA; father: Abaham L. Potts, b. Beninghoff Run, PA, pumper oil, aged 43y; mother: Mary Margaret Baum, b. Dempseytown, PA; 43y; 6th child/6 living.

Johannes Baum

b. 3 December 1754, d. after 1810
Family
FatherJohn Peter Baum1 d. Nov 1795
MotherAnna Maria Dries2 b. c 1722, d. 1 Jul 1794
ChartsAncestry of David Kipp Melat
     Johannes Baum was born on 3 December 1754 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.3 He was the son of John Peter Baum and Anna Maria Dries.1,2 He married Elizabeth (?)4 He died after 1810 in Upper Mahantonga Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.5
     Johannes Baum served in the Revolutionary War. According to Wiest, Johannes was in 2nd Class Captain DeTurck's Company, 4th Battery, Berks County Militia, 21 May 1777. He is also listed as being in Captain Myer's Company, Berks County Militia.6
     Johannes Baum had moved with his father from Reading to Cumru Township, Berks County, by 1780. Since he was not listed as a single freeman on the 1780 tax list, Johannes was probably married by that time. He is listed on the 1781, 1784, and 1785 Cumru Township tax lists along with his father.7 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census of Cumru Township, Berks County. The household consisted of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45. His name was recorded as John Baum.8
     Johannes Baum and his family probably moved to Upper Mahantongo Township, Berks County shortly after 1800 (Upper Mhantongo Township would become part of Schuylkill County in 1811). He purchased 268 acres of land from John Klinger, Esq. That tract of land was part of a larger tract known as Spread Eagle Manor. It is now situated west of the present village of Klingerstown in the western portion of Upper Mahantongo Township.9 He sold a portion of his property in Upper Mahantonga Township, Berks County, in 1807 to his son Johannes Baum.10 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census of Upper Mahantonga Township, Berks County. The household consisted of 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45. His name was recorded as John Baum.5

Family

Elizabeth (?) b. bt 1755 - 1765, d. a 1810
Children

Citations

  1. [S252] Brian Barr Wiest, History & Genealogy of the Wiest Family (Studio City, CA: Hollywood Theatre & Reality Corp., 1975), p. 261 (Berks Co. Deed 15:36, 7 Nov 1795).
  2. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: vol. 4, p. 43,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  3. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptismal record, vol. 1, pp. 6 & 22,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 16 Dec. 1754, sponsors: Johannes Baum & Maria Magdalena Reissel), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  4. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptismal records of Johannes and Elizabeth Baum's children,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  5. [S127] 1810 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Berks Co., Upper Mahantonga Tp., John Baum household, National Archives.
  6. [S252] Brian Barr Wiest, History & Genealogy of the Wiest Family (Studio City, CA: Hollywood Theatre & Reality Corp., 1975), p. 263.
  7. [S225] Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, 18: 335, 464, 590, 722.
  8. [S126] 1800 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Berks Co., Cumru Tp., John Baum household, National Archives.
  9. [S252] Brian Barr Wiest, History & Genealogy of the Wiest Family (Studio City, CA: Hollywood Theatre & Reality Corp., 1975), p. 260.
  10. [S252] Brian Barr Wiest, History & Genealogy of the Wiest Family (Studio City, CA: Hollywood Theatre & Reality Corp., 1975), p. 259 (references Deed Book 22, page 325).
  11. [S252] Brian Barr Wiest, History & Genealogy of the Wiest Family (Studio City, CA: Hollywood Theatre & Reality Corp., 1975), p. 259 (Deeds between Peter Baum and Henry Baum, Deed 22:92 and 24:126).
  12. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptism record, v. 1, p. 87,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 16 Jan. 1785, sponsors: Heinrich and Helena Baum), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  13. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptism record, v. 1, p. 94,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 14 Aug. 1786, sponsors: Heinrich and Helena Baum), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  14. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptism record, v. 2, p. 4,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 27 Sep 1790, sponsors: Peter and Anna Maria Baum, grandparents), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  15. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptism record, v. 2, p. 14,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 2 Sep. 1792, sponsors: Johannes Wuest, single), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.

Jacob Jurg1

     Jacob Jurg witnessed the baptism of Jacob Baum on 10 September 1795 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks County.2

Citations

  1. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: Baptismal record for Jacob Baum, vol. 2, p. 30,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  2. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptismal record, vol. 2, p. 30,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 10 Sep. 1795 in Reading, sponsors: Jacob Jung & Catherine), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.

Catherine (?)1

     Catherine (?) witnessed the baptism of Jacob Baum on 10 September 1795 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks County.2

Citations

  1. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: vol. 2, p. 30, baptismal record for Jacob Baum,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.
  2. [S182] Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading, Berks Co., translated from original by Rev. J.W. Early, ca. 1904: baptismal record, vol. 2, p. 30,, (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1992), (bp. 10 Sep. 1795 in Reading, sponsors: Jacob Jung & Catherine), DAR Library, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, PA.

Sarah Anne Baum1

b. 22 October 1831, d. 25 June 1913
Family
FatherJacob Baum2 b. 16 Jun 1795, d. 3 May 1865
MotherElizabeth Mark1,3 b. c 22 Feb 1794, d. 11 May 1875
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Sarah Anne Baum was born on 22 October 1831 in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Jacob Baum and Elizabeth Mark.2,1,3 She married Samuel Frankenberger, son of Conrad Frankenberger and Margaret Stahl, in 1847.4 She died on 25 June 1913 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.1 She and Samuel Frankenberger were buried in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County.5
     Sarah Anne Baum moved with his parents Jacob Baum and Elizabeth Baum circa 1837 to Venango County, Pennsylvania.6,7,8,9 She was named a benefitiary in the will of her father Jacob Baum. According to the will, Sarah was to receive four hundred dollars from her brother Samuel. Also She was to be paid seven hundred and five dollars by both her brothers Samuel and Daniel.10,3

Family

Samuel Frankenberger b. 12 Sep 1820, d. 23 Aug 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S183] Sarah Baum Frankenberger, Death Certificate 59452 (1913), (informant: son S. P. Frankenberger), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  2. [S183] Sarah Baum Frankenberger, Death Certificate 59452 (1913), (informant: son S. P. Frankenberger), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA, Informant: S. P. Frankenberger, Franklin, PA (son).
  3. [S154] Jacob Baum Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 4:36, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S120] J.H. Newton, editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania and Incidentally of Petroleum (Columbus, OH: J.A. Caldwell, 1879), p. 613 (biographical sketch of Samuel Frankenberger).
  5. [S147] Gravestone, Samuel and Sarah Frankenberger, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.
  6. [S121] Jacob Baum entry, 1837 Venango County tax records, Plum Tp.; Assessment Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango County tax records.
  7. [S130] 1840 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Plum Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50).
  8. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (Jacob Baum 55, Elizabeth 55, Daniel 14, Maria Cheers 12).
  9. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (Jacob Baum; Elizabeth; Daniel; Emma Frankenberger).
  10. [S121] Jacob Baum entry, (various years) Venango County tax records, Oakland Tp.; Assessment Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango County tax records.
  11. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Michael P. Weaver household, National Archives.
  12. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Emma Frankenberger household, National Archives.
  13. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Solomon P. Frankenberger household, National Archives.
  14. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Samuel Frankenberger household, National Archives.
  15. [S147] Gravestone, Ezra A. Frankenberger, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.
  16. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Samuel Frankenberger household, National Archives.

Daniel Baum1

b. 29 August 1835, d. 13 March 1910
Family
FatherJacob Baum1 b. 16 Jun 1795, d. 3 May 1865
MotherElizabeth Mark2 b. c 22 Feb 1794, d. 11 May 1875
ChartsDescendants of Jacob Baum
     Daniel Baum was born on 29 August 1835 in Haines Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Jacob Baum and Elizabeth Mark.1,2 Daniel married Mary Elizabeth Homan by Rev. Long on 20 December 1868 in Dempseytown, Oakland Township, Venango County.3 He died on 13 March 1910 in Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 74.1 He and Mary Elizabeth Homan were buried in Dempseytown, Oakland Township.4
     Daniel Baum moved with his parents Jacob Baum and Elizabeth Baum circa 1837 to Venango County, Pennsylvania.5,6,7,8 He was named a benefitiary in the will of his father Jacob Baum. According to the will, 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, tax records indicate that Daniel took possession of that land at least three years before his father's death in 1865. Further, Jacob willed that the primary care of his wife 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. Jacob also willed that his "sons shall find and chop; ready for the stove; a sufficient quantity of fire wood for" Elizabeth. Finally Daniel was to pay his sister Sarah seven hundred and five dollars.9,10 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Daniel Baum, his wife Mary, and mother Elizabeth.11 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census of Oakland Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Daniel Baum, his wife Mary, and daughter Lehetah.12

Family

Mary Elizabeth Homan b. 19 Mar 1839, d. 7 Oct 1916
Child

Citations

  1. [S184] Daniel Baum, Death Certificate 30402 (13 Mar 1910), (informant: son-in-law A. W. Wygant), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA, Informant: A. W. Wygant, Dempseytown, PA (son-in-law).
  2. [S184] Daniel Baum, Death Certificate 30402 (13 Mar 1910), (informant: son-in-law A. W. Wygant), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  3. [S234] Daniel Baum Family Bible, The Holy Bible (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date); Bruce B. Baum, unknown location.
  4. [S147] Gravestone, Daniel and Mary E. Baum, Dempseytown Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1982.
  5. [S121] Jacob Baum entry, 1837 Venango County tax records, Plum Tp.; Assessment Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango County tax records.
  6. [S130] 1840 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Plum Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50).
  7. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (Jacob Baum 55, Elizabeth 55, Daniel 14, Maria Cheers 12).
  8. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Jacob Baum household, National Archives, (Jacob Baum; Elizabeth; Daniel; Emma Frankenberger).
  9. [S121] Jacob Baum entry, (various years) Venango County tax records, Oakland Tp.; Assessment Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango County tax records.
  10. [S154] Jacob Baum Will, Venango County Will Docket WB 4:36, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  11. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Daniel Baum household, National Archives.
  12. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Oakland Tp., Daniel Baum household, National Archives.
  13. [S235] Lehetta White Baum Wygant, Death Certificate unknown number (3 Dec 1912), Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.

Minnie Jane Winters1

b. 29 October 1878, d. 15 October 1882
Family
FatherJohn Winters1 b. 21 Oct 1846, d. 2 Mar 1915
MotherCatherine Nancy Baney1 b. Oct 1848, d. 15 Mar 1908
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Minnie Jane Winters was born on 29 October 1878 probably in Oakland Township, Venango County.1 She was the daughter of John Winters and Catherine Nancy Baney.1 Minnie died on 15 October 1882 probably in Oakland Township, Venango County, at age 3.1 She was buried in Tarr Farm (Kellogg) Cemetery, Cherrytree Township, Venango County.1

Citations

  1. [S149] Gravestone, Minnie Jane Winters, Tarr (Kellogg) Cemetery, Oakland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Roger Joslyn and Kipp Melat, Aug. 1982.

Jessie Pearl Winters1

b. 9 September 1882, d. 27 January 1963
Family
FatherJohn Winters1 b. 21 Oct 1846, d. 2 Mar 1915
MotherCatherine Nancy Baney2 b. Oct 1848, d. 15 Mar 1908
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Jessie Pearl Winters was born on 9 September 1882 near Petroleum Center, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.1 She was the daughter of John Winters and Catherine Nancy Baney.1,2 She married William Lafayette Crooks on 25 June 1902 in Venango County.3 She died on 27 January 1963 in Pleasantville, Venango County, at age 80.1 She and William Lafayette Crooks were buried in Rynd Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.4

Family

William Lafayette Crooks b. Jun 1864, d. 24 Apr 1928
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Obituary of Jessie Winters Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Obituary of Jessie Winters Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 1963, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage License of W. L. Crooks and Jessie Winters, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S160] Burial Certificates, Rynd Farm Cemetery Records, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Rynd Farm Cemetery burial certificates.

William Lafayette Crooks1

b. June 1864, d. 24 April 1928
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     William Lafayette Crooks was born in June 1864.1 He married Jessie Pearl Winters, daughter of John Winters and Catherine Nancy Baney, on 25 June 1902 in Venango County.2 He died on 24 April 1928 in Rouseville, Venango County, at age 63.3 He and Jessie Pearl Winters were buried in Rynd Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.4
     William Lafayette Crooks came to Venango County to work in the oil fields. After their marriage, Layf and Jessie lived in Rouseville. At the time of his death, Layf was a janitor at the Rouseville High School.3

Family

Jessie Pearl Winters b. 9 Sep 1882, d. 27 Jan 1963
Child

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cornplanter Tp., National Archives.
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage License of W. L. Crooks and Jessie Winters, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S8] Obituary of William Lafayette Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1928, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  4. [S160] Burial Certificates, Rynd Farm Cemetery Records, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Rynd Farm Cemetery burial certificates.
  5. [S8] Obituary of Jessie Winters Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1963, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Helen Crooks1

Family
FatherWilliam Lafayette Crooks1 b. Jun 1864, d. 24 Apr 1928
MotherJessie Pearl Winters2 b. 9 Sep 1882, d. 27 Jan 1963
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Helen Crooks is the daughter of William Lafayette Crooks and Jessie Pearl Winters.1,2

Citations

  1. [S8] Obituary of Jessie Winters Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1963, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Obituary of Jessie Winters Crooks, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Clara Marie Winters1

b. 19 October 1886, d. 23 August 1961
Family
FatherJohn Winters2 b. 21 Oct 1846, d. 2 Mar 1915
MotherCatherine Nancy Baney3 b. Oct 1848, d. 15 Mar 1908
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Clara Marie Winters was born on 19 October 1886 near Petroleum Center, Cornplanter Township, Venango County.1 She was the daughter of John Winters and Catherine Nancy Baney.2,3 She married Peter Bessler in 1906.4 She died on 23 August 1961 in Oil City, Venango County, at age 74.1 She and Peter Bessler were buried in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County.4
     Pete and Clara lived at 414 Central Avenue, Oil City. They were members of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City.4

Family

Peter Bessler b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 12 Feb 1969
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Obituary of Clara Winters Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Obituary of Clara Winters Bessler|(unknown date), The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S8] Obituary of Clara Winters Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 1961, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  4. [S8] Obituary of Clara Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  5. [S8] Obituary of Melvin Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Peter Bessler1

b. 27 January 1882, d. 12 February 1969
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Peter Bessler was born on 27 January 1882 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany.1 He married Clara Marie Winters, daughter of John Winters and Catherine Nancy Baney, in 1906.2 He died on 12 February 1969 in Oil City, Venango County, at age 87.1 He and Clara Marie Winters were buried in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County.2
     Peter was the son John Peter and Anna Marie (Walz) Bessler. At the age of 14 he went to work in a brush factory and attended school in the evenings. He and his family came to America in September 1897 and directly to Oil City where they had relatives. He worked in the landscaping business with a brother here for two years. he went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad on 17 August 1903 as a fireman between Oil City and Buffalo on the old Chautauqua Branch. He was promoted to engineer on 24 December 1907, serving on the run between Oil City-Buffalo-Olean. He retired from the railroad in February 1949 after more than 45 years of continuous service.1 Pete and Clara lived at 414 Central Avenue, Oil City. They were members of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City.2

Family

Clara Marie Winters b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 23 Aug 1961
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Obituary of Peter Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Obituary of Clara Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S8] Obituary of Melvin Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Melvin Bessler1

b. 9 April 1907, d. 1 December 1969
Family
FatherPeter Bessler1 b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 12 Feb 1969
MotherClara Marie Winters2 b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 23 Aug 1961
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
Descendants of John Winters
     Melvin Bessler was born on 9 April 1907 in Oil City, Venango County.1 He was the son of Peter Bessler and Clara Marie Winters.1,2 He married Donnabel McDonald on 28 May 1929.3 He died on 1 December 1969 in Oil City, Venango County, at age 62.1 He was buried in Sunset Hill Memorial Garden, Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Donnabel McDonald b. 27 Feb 1907, d. 29 Apr 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Obituary of Melvin Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Obituary of Melvin Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date), Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S8] Obituary of Donnabel Bessler, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, (unknown date) 1969, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Hermon J. Green1

b. circa 1845, d. 16 April 1894
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
     Hermon J. Green was born circa 1845 in New York.1 He married Eliza Jane Baney, daughter of Jacob Baney and Mary Magdalena Tarr.2 Hermon died on 16 April 1894 probably in Cornplanter Township, Venango County.3
     Hermon J. Green and Eliza Jane Baney lived in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, where Hermon worked in the oil fields.4

Family

Eliza Jane Baney b. Mar 1849, d. 11 Feb 1916
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cornplanter Tp., Hermon J. Green household, National Archives.
  2. [S148] Venango County Orphan's Court, OCD 3:443-444, April Term 1869, Nos, 12, 13, 14, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango Co. Orphan's Court.
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage License of Russel Cauvel and Eliza (Baney) Green, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cornplanter Tp., Hermon J. Green Household, National Archives, (Hermon J. Green 34, v. NY, working on oil wells; Eliza J. 27; Ida 13; Cora 11; William 9; John 7; Carrie 5; Jacob 3; May 8/12, Sept).
  5. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 31 Jul 2018), imaged certificate for Ida G. Hecathorn [sic], File Number 112289, filed 27 Dec 1940 (informant: Mrs. Clara Sheelie, North East, PA [dau]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 27 May 1867, PA, d. 24 Dec 1940, North East, Erie Co., PA; father: Harmon Green, Buffalo, NY; mother: Eliza Baney, PA; spouse: Frank Hecathorn [sic], widowed; retired; bur: North East Cem.).
  6. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 31 Jul 2018), imaged certificate for William Green, File Number 38522, filed 9 Apr 1944 (informant: Mrs. Laura Green, Cranberry, PA [wife]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 28 Apr 1871, Venango Co., PA, d. 7 Apr 1944, Cranberry, Cranberry Tp., Venango Co., PA; father: Hiram Green; mother: ?; spouse: Laura Bell, aged 68; bur: Rockland Cem.).
  7. [S361] Oibituary of Jacob Green, Oil City Semi-Weekly Derrick, Oil City, PA, 16 Jan 1910, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Semi-Weekly Derrick.
  8. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 Aug 2018), imaged certificate for Jacob Green, File Number 5112, filed 13 Jan 1910 (informant: W. L. Thompson, Oil City, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 18 Apr 1877, Kaneville, Venango Co., PA, d. 12 Jan 1910, Victory Tp., Venango Co., PA; father: Hiram Green, MN; mother: Eliza Behney: single; Oil Well Shooter; cause of death: accident explosion of nitro glycerin; bur: Cherrytree Tp.).
  9. [S8] Obituary of Minnie M. Thompson, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 28 Oct 1962, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  10. [S256] Obituary of Elizabeth Baney Green, Venango Daily Herald, Franklin, PA, 11 Feb. 1916, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  11. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 Aug 2018), imaged certificate for Frank H. Green, File Number 62864, filed 16 Jul 1944 (informant: Frank C. Green, Corry, PA [son]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 19 May 1884, Kaneville, Venango Co., PA, d. 16 Jul 1944, Corry, Erie Co., PA; father: Hiram J. Green, Philadelphia; mother: Elizabeth Baney, Cherrytree; spouse: Ollie Anderson; blacksmith helper; bur: Corry, PA).
  12. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cherrytree Tp., Russell Coval household, National Archives, (Russell Coval, Jun 1842, blacksmith; Eliza J., Mar 1849; FLory Green, Apr 1889, stepdau; 5 Cauvel children).

Russell Cauvel1

b. 6 June 1842, d. 26 August 1917
Family
FatherDaniel Cauvel
MotherSarah A. Mallory
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
     Russell Cauvel was born on 6 June 1842 in Oakland Township, Venango County. He was the son of Daniel Cauvel and Sarah A. Mallory. He married Eliza Jane Baney, daughter of Jacob Baney and Mary Magdalena Tarr, on 4 April 1900 in South Oil City, Venango County.2 He died on 26 August 1917 in Cherrytree Township, Venango County, at age 75.1 He was buried in Rynd Farm Cemetery, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, New York.1
     Russell Cauvel was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census of Cherrytree Township, Venango County. The household consisted of Russell Coval, Jun 1842, blacksmith; Eliza J., Mar 1849; Flory Green, Apr 1889, step-daughter; 5 Cauvel children.3

Family

Eliza Jane Baney b. Mar 1849, d. 11 Feb 1916

Citations

  1. [S160] Burial Certificates, Rynd Farm Cemetery Records, Heritage Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Rynd Farm Cemetery burial certificates.
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, marriage license of Russel Cauvel and Eliza (Baney) Green, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Cherrytree Tp., Russell Cauvel household, National Archives.

Daniel Cauvel

Family
     Daniel Cauvel married Sarah A. Mallory.

Family

Sarah A. Mallory
Child

Sarah A. Mallory

Family
     Sarah A. Mallory married Daniel Cauvel.

Family

Daniel Cauvel
Child

Ida Green1,2

b. 27 May 1867, d. 24 December 1940
Family
FatherHermon J. Green2 b. c 1845, d. 16 Apr 1894
MotherEliza Jane Baney2 b. Mar 1849, d. 11 Feb 1916
ChartsDescendants of John Baney
Descendants of Frederick Benninghoff
Descendants of Jacob Reese
Descendants of Jacob Tarr
     Ida Green was born on 27 May 1867 in Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Hermon J. Green and Eliza Jane Baney.2 She married Frank Heckathorn, son of John K. Heckathorn and Elizabeth Reese, on 17 June 1887 in Kane, Cornplanter Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.3 She died on 24 December 1940 in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 73.2 She was buried in North East Cemetery, North East.2
     Ida Green lived in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, where Ida worked as a housekeeper for Mary S. Cheney and Martha R. Nosh in 1900.1,4 She and Clara Heckathorn were living in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1920 where Ida was working as a dressmaker out of her home.5

Family

Frank Heckathorn b. 8 Apr 1867, d. 14 Dec 1891
Child

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Erie Co., North East, Mary S. Cheney household, National Archives.
  2. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 31 Jul 2018), imaged certificate for Ida G. Hecathorn [sic], File Number 112289, filed 27 Dec 1940 (informant: Mrs. Clara Sheelie, North East, PA [dau]); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: b. 27 May 1867, PA, d. 24 Dec 1940, North East, Erie Co., PA; father: Harmon Green, Buffalo, NY; mother: Eliza Baney, PA; spouse: Frank Hecathorn [sic], widowed; retired; bur: North East Cem.).
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Frank Heckathorn and Ida Green, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Erie Co., North East, Mary S. Cheney household, National Archives.
  5. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Erie Co., North East, Ida Heckathorn household, National Archives.