Sarah Jane O'Donnell1

b. circa 1845
FatherJames O'Donnell1 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 6 Nov 1885
MotherMargaret Smith1 b. 24 Nov 1815, d. 27 Jan 1899
     Sarah Jane O'Donnell was born circa 1845 in Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1 She married John F. Foster.2

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., James O'Donnell household, National Archives, (James O'Donnell, 41; Margaret, 39; Dennis, 12; John, 7; Cornelius, 1; Mary, 10; Sarah, 5).
  2. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

John F. Foster1

     John F. Foster married Sarah Jane O'Donnell, daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1

Family

Sarah Jane O'Donnell b. c 1845

Citations

  1. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

Cornelius O'Donnell1

b. 1849, d. 1854
FatherJames O'Donnell1 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 6 Nov 1885
MotherMargaret Smith1 b. 24 Nov 1815, d. 27 Jan 1899
     Cornelius O'Donnell was born in 1849 in Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1 He died in 1854 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.2

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., James O'Donnell household, National Archives, (James O'Donnell, 41; Margaret, 39; Dennis, 12; John, 7; Cornelius, 1; Mary, 10; Sarah, 5).
  2. [S96] Gravestone, Cornelius O'Donnell|1849-1854, aged 4y, 7d, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.

Simon O'Donnell1

b. circa 1853
FatherJames O'Donnell1 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 6 Nov 1885
MotherMargaret Smith1 b. 24 Nov 1815, d. 27 Jan 1899
     Simon O'Donnell was born circa 1853 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., James O'Donnell household, National Archives, (James O'Donnell, 51, farmer; Margaret, 46; Dennis, 21; Mary, 21; John, 17; Sarah, 15; Simon, 7; Hannah, 4; Catherine, 1).

Hannah M. O'Donnell1

b. 6 May 1856, d. 21 April 1915
FatherJames O'Donnell1 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 6 Nov 1885
MotherMargaret Smith1 b. 24 Nov 1815, d. 27 Jan 1899
     Hannah M. O'Donnell was born on 6 May 1856 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1 She married Charles H. Graham.3 She died on 21 April 1915 in Rockland Township at age 58.2 She was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.2
     Hannah M. O'Donnell and Charles H. Graham lived in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Charles H. Graham b. Dec 1857, d. 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., James O'Donnell household, National Archives, (James O'Donnell, 51, farmer; Margaret, 46; Dennis, 21; Mary, 21; John, 17; Sarah, 15; Simon, 7; Hannah, 4; Catherine, 1).
  2. [S96] Gravestone, Hannah Graham, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  3. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.
  4. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Charles H. Graham household, National Archives, (Charles H. Graham, Dec 1857; Hannah M., May 1857, 5child/5lvg; Ruth E., Oct 1887; Flossie M., Nov 1889; Howard C., May 1894).

Charles H. Graham1

b. December 1857, d. 1939
     Charles H. Graham was born in December 1857 in Pennsylvania.2 He married Hannah M. O'Donnell, daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1 He died in 1939.3 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.3
     Charles H. Graham and Hannah M. O'Donnell lived in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Hannah M. O'Donnell b. 6 May 1856, d. 21 Apr 1915
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Charles H. Graham household, National Archives, (Charles H. Graham, Dec 1857; Hannah M., May 1857, 5child/5lvg; Ruth E., Oct 1887; Flossie M., Nov 1889; Howard C., May 1894).
  3. [S96] Gravestone, Charles H. Graham, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1857-1939.

Catherine O'Donnell1

b. circa 1858
FatherJames O'Donnell1 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 6 Nov 1885
MotherMargaret Smith1 b. 24 Nov 1815, d. 27 Jan 1899
     Catherine O'Donnell was born circa 1858 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1 She married (?) Graham.2

Family

(?) Graham

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., James O'Donnell household, National Archives, (James O'Donnell, 51, farmer; Margaret, 46; Dennis, 21; Mary, 21; John, 17; Sarah, 15; Simon, 7; Hannah, 4; Catherine, 1).
  2. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

(?) Graham1

     (?) Graham married Catherine O'Donnell, daughter of James O'Donnell and Margaret Smith.1

Family

Catherine O'Donnell b. c 1858

Citations

  1. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

Martha A. Smith1

b. 1859, d. 1860
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Martha A. Smith was born in 1859 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She died in 1860 in Rockland Township.1 She was buried in Mays Cemetery, Rockland Township.1

Citations

  1. [S1175] Gravestone, Martha A. Smith, Mays Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, 1859-1860, d/o John and Eliza Smith.

Stephen Girard Smith1

b. January 1843, d. 22 September 1920
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Stephen Girard Smith was born in January 1843 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 He was unmarried.3 He died on 22 September 1920 in Rockland Township at age 77.4,3 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.4

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 66; Elizaa A., 59; Steven G., 35; Alevina, 34; Margaret, 33; David, 30; John M., 27; Sarah, 24; Thomas, 22).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Steven G. Smith household, National Archives, (Steven G. Smith, Jan 1843; Elmira, Mar 1845; David A., Aug, 1849; John W., Nov 1852, brothers and sister).
  3. [S154] Steven G. Smith Will, Venango County Will Docket WD 23:10, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S96] Gravestone, Steven G. Smith, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.

Mary Jane Smith1

b. 20 January 1844, d. 24 January 1918
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Mary Jane Smith was born on 20 January 1844 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She married Isaac S. Fretz on 28 September 1865.4 She died on 24 January 1918 in Comstock, Custer County, Nebraska, at age 74.3 She was buried in Douglas Grove Cemetery, Comstock, Custer County, Nebraska.3
     Mary Jane Smith and Isaac S. Fretz were living in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1880.5 She and Isaac S. Fretz were living in Liberty Township, Valley County, Nebraska, in 1900 where Isaac was a farmer.2 She was living in Comstock Township, Custer County, Nebraska, in 1910 wth her son Austin and next door to her son Edwin.6

Family

Isaac S. Fretz b. 23 Oct 1839, d. 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 38; Eliza, 32; Stephen, 8; Mary J., 6; Almira, 5; Eliza M., 4; Emeline, 3; David A., 1).
  2. [S734] 1900 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Valley Co., Liberty Tp., Isaac S. Fretz household, National Archives, (Isaac S. Fretz, Oct 1839, PA/PA/PA, md 34y, farmer; Mary J., Jan 1844, PA/PA/PA, wife, md34y, 6child/5lvg; Mildred, Feb 1877, PA/PA/PA, dau, single; next door: George J. Fretz, Jun 1879, PA/PA/PA, md0y, farmer; Louisa H., Jun 1882, IL/IL/LA, wife, md0y; and: Austin Fretz, Jul 1874, PA/PA/PA, single, farmer).
  3. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 7 Jun 2022), memorial page for Mary Jane Smith Fretz, created by MJ on 17 Sep 2010, maintained by Patticlogger (Memorial 58781327), citing Douglas Grove Cem., Comstock, Custer Co., NE, (photo of gravestone and unattributed obituary: Gravestone: FRETZ: Isaac S. 1839-1909; Mary J., his wife, 1844-1918. Unattributed obituary: Mary J. Fretz, d. 24 Jan at Comstock home; Mary Jane Smith, b. Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA 20 Jan 1844, 2nd of 10 children of M/M John Smith; 4 bros and sisters still living: Mrs. Sarah Losee, Chico, CA, Stephen, Miss Almira , and Mrs. Emma McMillen, all of Kennerdel, PA; md. Isaac S Fretz 28 Sep 1865; four children bn Smiths Corner, PA between 1865-1875 [rest of obit cut off]).
  4. [S120] J.H. Newton, editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania and Incidentally of Petroleum (Columbus, OH: J.A. Caldwell, 1879), p. 638 (biographical sketch of I. R. Fritz).
  5. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., I.R. Fritz household, National Archives, (I.R. Fritz, 40; Mary J., 36; Mary, 13; Edwin, 10; Austin, 6; Mildred, 3; George, 1).
  6. [S1001] 1910 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Custer Co., Comstock Tp., Mary J. Fretz household, National Archives, (Mary J. Fretz, 65, PA/PA/PA, wd, 6child/5lvg; Austin C., 35, PA/PA/PA, son, single, Pool Hall, own account; next door: Edwin S. Fretz, 39, PA/PA/PA, manager, telephone central; Anna D., 37, OH/OH/OH, wife, md18y, 1child/1lvg; Bernice E., 17, NE/PA/OH, dau, single, telephone operator).
  7. [S96] Gravestone, Arnetta Fritz, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, d. 31 Aug 1873, aged 10 months.
  8. [S973] "Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969," database with images, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Jun 2022), imaged death certificate for Mildred Snider. Extracted information: b. 1 Feb 1877, PA; d. 23 Jan 1940, Orofino, Clearwater Co., ID; bur. Orofino, ID; father: I.S. Fraetz; mother: Mary J. Smith; spouse: Robert Snider, widowed; informant: Harrie A. Snider, Orofina, ID [son].
  9. [S1484] "George Fretz Died Suddenly Last Thursday," Comstock News (Comstock, NE), 28 Apr 1955, Thu, p. 1, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 7 Jun 2022).

Elmira Smith1

b. March 1845, d. 19 August 1921
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Elmira Smith was born in March 1845 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She was unmarried.3 She died on 19 August 1921 in Rockland Township at age 76.3,4 She was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.4

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 38; Eliza, 32; Stephen, 8; Mary J., 6; Almira, 5; Eliza M., 4; Emeline, 3; David A., 1).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Steven G. Smith household, National Archives, (Steven G. Smith, Jan 1843; Elmira, Mar 1845; David A., Aug, 1849; John W., Nov 1852, brothers and sister).
  3. [S264] Venango County Registrar's Docket, Estate of Elmira Smith, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S96] Gravestone, Elmira Smith, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.

Margaret Eliza Smith1

b. circa 1846, d. 13 July 1887
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Margaret Eliza Smith was born circa 1846 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She married Joseph Showers.2,3 She died on 13 July 1887 in Freedom, Rockland Township.2
     Margaret Eliza Smith and Joseph Showers had no children.2

Family

Joseph Showers b. 2 Sep 1842, d. 6 Aug 1913

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 38; Eliza, 32; Stephen, 8; Mary J., 6; Almira, 5; Eliza M., 4; Emeline, 3; David A., 1).
  2. [S229] Death notice of Maggie Showers, Venango Spectator, Franklin, PA, 21 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

Joseph Showers1

b. 2 September 1842, d. 6 August 1913
     Joseph Showers was born on 2 September 1842.1 He married Margaret Eliza Smith, daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.2,3 He died on 6 August 1913 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 70.1 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.1
     Joseph Showers and Margaret Eliza Smith had no children.2

Family

Margaret Eliza Smith b. c 1846, d. 13 Jul 1887

Citations

  1. [S96] Gravestone, Joseph Showers, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  2. [S229] Death notice of Maggie Showers, Venango Spectator, Franklin, PA, 21 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S48] Mrs. Harold V. Linn, compiler, Daniel Smith, Pioneers Settler of Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, His Ancestry, His Descendants, and a Brief Sketch of Related Famlies (n.p.: n.pub., 1961), pp. 127-129.

David Askey Smith1

b. August 1849, d. 20 October 1915
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     David Askey Smith was born in August 1849 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 He was unmarried.3 He died on 20 October 1915 in Rockland Township at age 66.3,4 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.4

Citations

  1. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 38; Eliza, 32; Stephen, 8; Mary J., 6; Almira, 5; Eliza M., 4; Emeline, 3; David A., 1).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Steven G. Smith household, National Archives, (Steven G. Smith, Jan 1843; Elmira, Mar 1845; David A., Aug, 1849; John W., Nov 1852, brothers and sister).
  3. [S154] David A. Smith Will, Venango County Will Docket WD 12:372, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S96] Gravestone, David A. Smith, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.

Lucinda Smith1

b. 15 March 1851, d. 23 October 1876
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Lucinda Smith was born on 15 March 1851 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She was unmarried.1 She died on 23 October 1876 in Rockland Township at age 25.1 She was buried in Mays Cemetery, Rockland Township.1

Citations

  1. [S1175] Gravestone, Lucinda Smith, Mays Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  2. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 56; Elizabeth, 51; Steven, 27; Elinor, 24; Margaret, 22; Emaline, 22; David, 20; Lucinda, 18; John W., 16; Sarah, 15; Thomas, 13).

John Wesley Smith1

b. 3 November 1852, d. 18 August 1913
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     John Wesley Smith was born on 3 November 1852 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 He was unmarried.4 He died on 18 August 1913 in Rockland Township at age 60.2,4 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.4

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 56; Elizabeth, 51; Steven, 27; Elinor, 24; Margaret, 22; Emaline, 22; David, 20; Lucinda, 18; John W., 16; Sarah, 15; Thomas, 13).
  2. [S96] Gravestone, John W. Smith, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., Steven G. Smith household, National Archives, (Steven G. Smith, Jan 1843; Elmira, Mar 1845; David A., Aug, 1849; John W., Nov 1852, brothers and sister).
  4. [S154] John W. Smith Will, Venango County Will Docket WD 17:299, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Thomas A. Smith1

b. 1856, d. 24 September 1899
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Thomas A. Smith was born in 1856 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 He was unmarried.3 He died on 24 September 1899 in Ohio.1,2,3 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.2

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 56; Elizabeth, 51; Steven, 27; Elinor, 24; Margaret, 22; Emaline, 22; David, 20; Lucinda, 18; John W., 16; Sarah, 15; Thomas, 13).
  2. [S96] Gravestone, Thomas A. Smith, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  3. [S150] Venango County Death Register [1893-1905], Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Thomas A. Smith entry.

Sarah Ann Smith1,2,3

b. 28 October 1854, d. 27 October 1942
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1,2,3 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1,2,3 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Sarah Ann Smith was born on 28 October 1854 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1,2,3 She married Herbert Losee.4 She died on 27 October 1942 in Chico, Butte County, California, at age 87.2,3
     Sarah Ann Smith was living in Chico, California, in 1926 when her sister Emeline McMillen died.5

Family

Herbert Losee
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 56; Elizabeth, 51; Steven, 27; Elinor, 24; Margaret, 22; Emaline, 22; David, 20; Lucinda, 18; John W., 16; Sarah, 15; Thomas, 13).
  2. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Sadie A. Losee. Extracted information: b. 28 Oct 1854, PA; d. 27 Oct 1942, Butte Co.; mother's maiden name: Askey.
  3. [S1484] "Deaths: Mrs. Sadie Losee," News-Herald (Franklin, PA), 20 Nov 1942, Fri, p. 3, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022). Extracted information: d/o John and Eliza Askey Smith, residents of Rockland Tp., last survivor of 11 children; d. Chico, CA, 27 Oct.
  4. [S212] Obituary of Emeline (Smith) McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 28 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S212] Obituary of Emeline (Smith) McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 28 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, (Survived by sister Sadie A. Losee, Chico, CA).
  6. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Harriet Eliza Losee. Extracted information: b. 11 Mar 1886, NE, d. 20 Mar 1955, Butte Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  7. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Talmage Ernest Losee. Extracted information: b. 23 Oct 1888, NY, d. 2 Jun 1956, Butte Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  8. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Alfred Losee. Extracted information: b. 14 Apr 1890, NE, d. 17 Apr 1857, San Francisco Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  9. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Mary M. Alexander. Extracted information: b. 6 Apr 1892, NE, d. 20 dec 1972, Butte Co.
  10. [S1484] "Deaths: Losee," Sacramento Bee (Sacramento CA), 4 May 1957, Sat, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022). Extracted information: Alfred Burton Losee, fly Chico, Butte Co., d. 1 May 1857, San Francisco, aged 67, survived by sister Mrs. Mary M. Alexander, Chico and nieces/nephews.
  11. [S1484] "Annouce Betrathal of Palermo Teacher," Oroville Daily Register (Oroville, CA), 1 Dec 1919, Mon, p. 5, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022). Extracted information: Mary M. Losee, d/o M/M Herbert Losee, engaged to Allen F. Alexander; wedding shortly after first of the year.

Herbert Losee1

     Herbert Losee married Sarah Ann Smith, daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1

Family

Sarah Ann Smith b. 28 Oct 1854, d. 27 Oct 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S212] Obituary of Emeline (Smith) McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 28 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Harriet Eliza Losee. Extracted information: b. 11 Mar 1886, NE, d. 20 Mar 1955, Butte Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  3. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Talmage Ernest Losee. Extracted information: b. 23 Oct 1888, NY, d. 2 Jun 1956, Butte Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  4. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Alfred Losee. Extracted information: b. 14 Apr 1890, NE, d. 17 Apr 1857, San Francisco Co.; father's surname: Losee; mother's maiden name: Smith.
  5. [S973] "California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997," database, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022), abstract of death index entry for Mary M. Alexander. Extracted information: b. 6 Apr 1892, NE, d. 20 dec 1972, Butte Co.
  6. [S1484] "Deaths: Losee," Sacramento Bee (Sacramento CA), 4 May 1957, Sat, p. 10, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022). Extracted information: Alfred Burton Losee, fly Chico, Butte Co., d. 1 May 1857, San Francisco, aged 67, survived by sister Mrs. Mary M. Alexander, Chico and nieces/nephews.
  7. [S1484] "Annouce Betrathal of Palermo Teacher," Oroville Daily Register (Oroville, CA), 1 Dec 1919, Mon, p. 5, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 13 Jun 2022). Extracted information: Mary M. Losee, d/o M/M Herbert Losee, engaged to Allen F. Alexander; wedding shortly after first of the year.

Emeline Smith1

b. 7 February 1848, d. 21 July 1926
FatherJohn Smith Jr.1 b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 25 Oct 1898
MotherEliza Askey1 b. 12 Feb 1819, d. 4 Apr 1899
     Emeline Smith was born on 7 February 1848 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey.1 She married David R. McMillen, son of John McMillen and Mary N. McQuiston, on 10 February 1870.3 She died on 21 July 1926 in Rockland Township at age 78.1 She was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.1
     Emeline Smith and David R. McMillen lived in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.4,5

Family

David R. McMillen b. 23 Jun 1845, d. 28 Jun 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S212] Obituary of Emeline (Smith) McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 28 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., John Smith household, National Archives, (John Smith, 56; Elizabeth, 51; Steven, 27; Elinor, 24; Margaret, 22; Emaline, 22; David, 20; Lucinda, 18; John W., 16; Sarah, 15; Thomas, 13).
  3. [S229] Marriage announcement of David McMillen and Emeline Smith, Venango Spectator, Franklin, PA, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., David McMillen household, National Archives, (David McMillen, 35; Emeline, 31; Leroy, 8; Tressy, 6; John C., 3; Dora, 1; Mary A., 71, mother).
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., David R. McMillen household, National Archives, (David R. McMillen, Jun 1845, md27y; Emma, Feb 1848, 7child/6lvg; Dora B., Sep 1878; Henrietta, Aug 1884; Harry, Mar 1889).
  6. [S231] Obituary of T. Leroy McMIllen, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 16 Mar 1960, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  7. [S212] Obituary of Maggie McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 27 Sep 1894, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

David R. McMillen1

b. 23 June 1845, d. 28 June 1926
FatherJohn McMillen1
MotherMary N. McQuiston1
     David R. McMillen was born on 23 June 1845 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of John McMillen and Mary N. McQuiston.1 He married Emeline Smith, daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey, on 10 February 1870.2 He died on 28 June 1926 in Rockland Township at age 81.1 He was buried in Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Township.1
     David R. McMillen and Emeline Smith lived in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.3,4

Family

Emeline Smith b. 7 Feb 1848, d. 21 Jul 1926
Children

Citations

  1. [S212] Obituary of David R. McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 17 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S229] Marriage announcement of David McMillen and Emeline Smith, Venango Spectator, Franklin, PA, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., David McMillen household, National Archives, (David McMillen, 35; Emeline, 31; Leroy, 8; Tressy, 6; John C., 3; Dora, 1; Mary A., 71, mother).
  4. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., David R. McMillen household, National Archives, (David R. McMillen, Jun 1845, md27y; Emma, Feb 1848, 7child/6lvg; Dora B., Sep 1878; Henrietta, Aug 1884; Harry, Mar 1889).
  5. [S231] Obituary of T. Leroy McMIllen, The News Herald, Franklin, PA, 16 Mar 1960, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  6. [S212] Obituary of Maggie McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 27 Sep 1894, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

John McMillen1

     John McMillen married Mary N. McQuiston.1

Family

Mary N. McQuiston
Child

Citations

  1. [S212] Obituary of David R. McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 17 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Mary N. McQuiston1

     Mary N. McQuiston married John McMillen.1

Family

John McMillen
Child

Citations

  1. [S212] Obituary of David R. McMillen, Venango Citizen Press, Franklin, PA, 17 Jul 1926, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Isaac S. Fretz1,2,3

b. 23 October 1839, d. 1909
     Isaac S. Fretz was born on 23 October 1839 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,3,2 He married Mary Jane Smith, daughter of John Smith Jr. and Eliza Askey, on 28 September 1865.1 He died in 1909.3 He was buried in Douglas Grove Cemetery, Comstock, Custer County, Nebraska.3
     Isaac S. Fretz and Mary Jane Smith were living in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1880.4 He and Mary Jane Smith were living in Liberty Township, Valley County, Nebraska, in 1900 where Isaac was a farmer.2

Family

Mary Jane Smith b. 20 Jan 1844, d. 24 Jan 1918
Children

Citations

  1. [S120] J.H. Newton, editor, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania and Incidentally of Petroleum (Columbus, OH: J.A. Caldwell, 1879), p. 638 (biographical sketch of I. R. Fritz).
  2. [S734] 1900 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Valley Co., Liberty Tp., Isaac S. Fretz household, National Archives, (Isaac S. Fretz, Oct 1839, PA/PA/PA, md 34y, farmer; Mary J., Jan 1844, PA/PA/PA, wife, md34y, 6child/5lvg; Mildred, Feb 1877, PA/PA/PA, dau, single; next door: George J. Fretz, Jun 1879, PA/PA/PA, md0y, farmer; Louisa H., Jun 1882, IL/IL/LA, wife, md0y; and: Austin Fretz, Jul 1874, PA/PA/PA, single, farmer).
  3. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com: accessed 7 Jun 2022), memorial page for Mary Jane Smith Fretz, created by MJ on 17 Sep 2010, maintained by Patticlogger (Memorial 58781327), citing Douglas Grove Cem., Comstock, Custer Co., NE, (photo of gravestone and unattributed obituary: Gravestone: FRETZ: Isaac S. 1839-1909; Mary J., his wife, 1844-1918. Unattributed obituary: Mary J. Fretz, d. 24 Jan at Comstock home; Mary Jane Smith, b. Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA 20 Jan 1844, 2nd of 10 children of M/M John Smith; 4 bros and sisters still living: Mrs. Sarah Losee, Chico, CA, Stephen, Miss Almira , and Mrs. Emma McMillen, all of Kennerdel, PA; md. Isaac S Fretz 28 Sep 1865; four children bn Smiths Corner, PA between 1865-1875 [rest of obit cut off]).
  4. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Rockland Tp., I.R. Fritz household, National Archives, (I.R. Fritz, 40; Mary J., 36; Mary, 13; Edwin, 10; Austin, 6; Mildred, 3; George, 1).
  5. [S96] Gravestone, Arnetta Fritz, Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat, d. 31 Aug 1873, aged 10 months.
  6. [S973] "Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969," database with images, viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Jun 2022), imaged death certificate for Mildred Snider. Extracted information: b. 1 Feb 1877, PA; d. 23 Jan 1940, Orofino, Clearwater Co., ID; bur. Orofino, ID; father: I.S. Fraetz; mother: Mary J. Smith; spouse: Robert Snider, widowed; informant: Harrie A. Snider, Orofina, ID [son].
  7. [S1484] "George Fretz Died Suddenly Last Thursday," Comstock News (Comstock, NE), 28 Apr 1955, Thu, p. 1, viewed at Newspapers (www.newspapers.com, accessed 7 Jun 2022).

Cornelius Pryer1

b. 22 October 1835, d. 22 October 1835
FatherWilliam Pryer1 b. 6 Dec 1803, d. 17 Jul 1876
MotherSarah Smith1 b. 28 Jul 1807, d. 2 Jun 1879
     Cornelius Pryer was born on 22 October 1835 in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of William Pryer and Sarah Smith.1 He died on 22 October 1835 in Cranberry Township.1

Citations

  1. [S100] Wayne Pryor, "John and Hannah Lovell Pryor Family Group Sheet", 1981 (Mt. Vernon, MR). , information provided by Minnie Heron Annis. Hereinafter cited as "John Pryor FGS."

William L. Pryer1

b. 30 November 1836, d. 30 June 1858
FatherWilliam Pryer1 b. 6 Dec 1803, d. 17 Jul 1876
MotherSarah Smith1 b. 28 Jul 1807, d. 2 Jun 1879
     William L. Pryer was born on 30 November 1836 in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of William Pryer and Sarah Smith.1 He died on 30 June 1858 in Cranberry Township at age 21.1,2 He was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cranberry Township.1

Citations

  1. [S765] Gravestone, William L. Pryer, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cranberry Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  2. [S100] Wayne Pryor, "John and Hannah Lovell Pryor Family Group Sheet", 1981 (Mt. Vernon, MR). , information provided by Minnie Heron Annis. Hereinafter cited as "John Pryor FGS."

Jesse Andrew Jackson Pryer1

b. 13 March 1851, d. 25 January 1900
FatherWilliam Pryer1 b. 6 Dec 1803, d. 17 Jul 1876
MotherSarah Smith1 b. 28 Jul 1807, d. 2 Jun 1879
     Jesse Andrew Jackson Pryer was born on 13 March 1851 in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of William Pryer and Sarah Smith.1 He was unmarried.1 He died on 25 January 1900 in Idaho at age 48.1 He was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S100] Wayne Pryor, "John and Hannah Lovell Pryor Family Group Sheet", 1981 (Mt. Vernon, MR). , information provided by Minnie Heron Annis. Hereinafter cited as "John Pryor FGS."

Mary Pryer1

b. 21 March 1829, d. 13 September 1864
FatherWilliam Pryer1 b. 6 Dec 1803, d. 17 Jul 1876
MotherSarah Smith1 b. 28 Jul 1807, d. 2 Jun 1879
     Mary Pryer was born on 21 March 1829 in Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of William Pryer and Sarah Smith.1 She married John Collingwood, son of Charles Collingwood and Lydia Moss, on 22 October 1845.3 She died on 13 September 1864 in Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 35.1,2 She was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2

Family

John Collingwood b. 15 Jun 1819
Children

Citations

  1. [S100] Wayne Pryor, "John and Hannah Lovell Pryor Family Group Sheet", 1981 (Mt. Vernon, MR). . Hereinafter cited as "John Pryor FGS."
  2. [S765] Gravestone, Mary Collingwood, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cranberry Tp., Venango Co., PA; read by Kipp Melat.
  3. [S90] Unknown author, "Collingwood Family Record". . Hereinafter cited as "Collingwood Family Record."

John Collingwood1

b. 15 June 1819
FatherCharles Collingwood1 b. 2 Feb 1783, d. 21 Jun 1874
MotherLydia Moss1
     John Collingwood was born on 15 June 1819 in Elmira, New York.1 He was the son of Charles Collingwood and Lydia Moss.1 He married Mary Pryer, daughter of William Pryer and Sarah Smith, on 22 October 1845.1

Family

Mary Pryer b. 21 Mar 1829, d. 13 Sep 1864
Children

Citations

  1. [S90] Unknown author, "Collingwood Family Record". . Hereinafter cited as "Collingwood Family Record."
  2. [S100] Wayne Pryor, "John and Hannah Lovell Pryor Family Group Sheet", 1981 (Mt. Vernon, MR). . Hereinafter cited as "John Pryor FGS."