Edward E. Rogers1

b. 9 February 1876, d. June 1965
Family
FatherDavid M. Rogers Jr.1 b. 28 Jan 1837, d. 29 Feb 1904
MotherHannah Gibbons1 b. 5 Sep 1834, d. 24 Apr 1909
     Edward E. Rogers was born on 9 February 1876 in Michigan.1,2 He was the son of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons.1 He married Iva Winans on 2 October 1901 in Maple Ridge, Clinton County, Michigan.3 He died in June 1965 in Chemung County, New York, at age 89.2,4 He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York.4

Family

Iva Winans
Children

Citations

  1. [S1114] 1900 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., David Rogers household, National Archives, (David Rogers, Jan 1837, PA/PA/unk, md38y, farmer; Hanna, Sep 1834, PA/unk/PA, 10child/10lvg; Fred, Mar 1869, PA, farm laborer; Jay, Dec 1872, MI,farm laborer; Frank, May 1874, MI, farm laborer; Edd, Feb 1876, MI, farm laborer).
  2. [S114] Edward Rogers, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999), 9 Feb 1876-Jun 1965 New York. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  3. [S1273] Marriage license of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Edward E. Rogers, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY, (burial date 9 June 1965, record created by RobMinteer57 on 29 Oct 2012 (not photo)).
  5. [S1279] 1910 U.S. Census, Michigan, Igham Co., Lansing, Ward 5, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 34, PA/PA/PA, md8y, machinist, motor company; Iva A., 25, MI/NY/MI, 2child/2lvg; Edna M., 6, MI; Glenn A., 3, MI).
  6. [S702] 1920 U.S. Census, New York, Chemung Co., Horseheads Tp., Horseheads village, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 43, MI/PA/PA, clerk, Harvester Co.; Iva A., 35, MI/NY/MI; Edna M., 15, MI; Gene A., 13, MI; Harold E., 4, NY).

Iva Winans1

Family
     Iva Winans married Edward E. Rogers, son of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons, on 2 October 1901 in Maple Ridge, Clinton County, Michigan.1

Family

Edward E. Rogers b. 9 Feb 1876, d. Jun 1965
Children

Citations

  1. [S1273] Marriage license of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  2. [S1279] 1910 U.S. Census, Michigan, Igham Co., Lansing, Ward 5, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 34, PA/PA/PA, md8y, machinist, motor company; Iva A., 25, MI/NY/MI, 2child/2lvg; Edna M., 6, MI; Glenn A., 3, MI).
  3. [S702] 1920 U.S. Census, New York, Chemung Co., Horseheads Tp., Horseheads village, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 43, MI/PA/PA, clerk, Harvester Co.; Iva A., 35, MI/NY/MI; Edna M., 15, MI; Gene A., 13, MI; Harold E., 4, NY).

Edna May Rogers1,2

Family
FatherEdward E. Rogers1 b. 9 Feb 1876, d. Jun 1965
MotherIva Winans1
     Edna May Rogers is the daughter of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans.1 She married Orville Colony on 26 July 1924 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York.2

Family

Orville Colony

Citations

  1. [S1279] 1910 U.S. Census, Michigan, Igham Co., Lansing, Ward 5, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 34, PA/PA/PA, md8y, machinist, motor company; Iva A., 25, MI/NY/MI, 2child/2lvg; Edna M., 6, MI; Glenn A., 3, MI).
  2. [S1273] Marriage license of Edna May Rogers and Orville Colony, Chemung Co., NY, "New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Glenn A. Rogers1

Family
FatherEdward E. Rogers1 b. 9 Feb 1876, d. Jun 1965
MotherIva Winans1
     Glenn A. Rogers is the son of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans.1

Citations

  1. [S1279] 1910 U.S. Census, Michigan, Igham Co., Lansing, Ward 5, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 34, PA/PA/PA, md8y, machinist, motor company; Iva A., 25, MI/NY/MI, 2child/2lvg; Edna M., 6, MI; Glenn A., 3, MI).

Harold E. Rogers1

Family
FatherEdward E. Rogers1 b. 9 Feb 1876, d. Jun 1965
MotherIva Winans1
     Harold E. Rogers is the son of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans.1

Citations

  1. [S702] 1920 U.S. Census, New York, Chemung Co., Horseheads Tp., Horseheads village, Edward E. Rogers household, National Archives, (Edward E. Rogers, 43, MI/PA/PA, clerk, Harvester Co.; Iva A., 35, MI/NY/MI; Edna M., 15, MI; Gene A., 13, MI; Harold E., 4, NY).

Orville Colony1

Family
     Orville Colony married Edna May Rogers, daughter of Edward E. Rogers and Iva Winans, on 26 July 1924 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York.1

Family

Edna May Rogers

Citations

  1. [S1273] Marriage license of Edna May Rogers and Orville Colony, Chemung Co., NY, "New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Cora N. Rogers1

b. May 1878, d. between 1920 and 1930
Family
FatherDavid M. Rogers Jr.1 b. 28 Jan 1837, d. 29 Feb 1904
MotherHannah Gibbons1 b. 5 Sep 1834, d. 24 Apr 1909
     Cora N. Rogers was born in May 1878 in Michigan.1,2 She was the daughter of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons.1 She married Will Skutt on 18 November 1898 in Maple Ridge, Clinton County, Michigan.3 She died between 1920 and 1930 in Clinton County, Michigan.4,5

Family

Will Skutt
Child

Citations

  1. [S693] 1880 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., David Rodgers household, National Archives, (David Rodgers, 42, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Hannah, 46, PA/PA/PA; Elmer E., 19, PA; Malinda J., 18, PA; Laura E., 15, PA; Ella E., 13, PA; Frederick C., 11, PA; Jay R., 8, MI; Frank L., 6, MI; Eddie E., 4, MI; Cora E., 2, MI; not named son, 1/12, (Apr), MI).
  2. [S1114] 1900 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., Will M. Skutt household, National Archives, (Will M. Skutt, 24, MI/NY/Can, md1y, farmer; Cora N., May 1878, MI/PA/PA, 1child; Robert O., May 1899, MI, son).
  3. [S1273] Marriage license of Cora N. Rogers and Will Skutt, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  4. [S1081] 1920 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Essex Tp., Will Skutt household, National Archives, (Will Skutt, 43, MI/NY/Can, farmer; Cora, 38, MI/PA/PA).
  5. [S1082] 1930 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Essex Tp., Maple Ridge, William Skutt household, National Archives, (William Skutt, 52, MI/NY/Can, farmer; Pearl, 46, MI/PA/MI).

Will Skutt1

Family
     Will Skutt married Cora N. Rogers, daughter of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons, on 18 November 1898 in Maple Ridge, Clinton County, Michigan.1

Family

Cora N. Rogers b. May 1878, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Child

Citations

  1. [S1273] Marriage license of Cora N. Rogers and Will Skutt, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  2. [S1114] 1900 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., Will M. Skutt household, National Archives, (Will M. Skutt, 24, MI/NY/Can, md1y, farmer; Cora N., May 1878, MI/PA/PA, 1child; Robert O., May 1899, MI, son).

Robert O. Skutt1

b. 20 May 1899, d. November 1969
Family
FatherWill Skutt1
MotherCora N. Rogers1 b. May 1878, d. bt 1920 - 1930
     Robert O. Skutt was born on 20 May 1899 in Clinton County, Michigan.1,2 He was the son of Will Skutt and Cora N. Rogers.1 He married Alberta Wright on 3 July 1919 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.3 He died in November 1969 in Lewiston, Montmorency County, Michigan, at age 70.2
     Robert O. Skutt was the proprietor of an ice cream parlor and lunch room in Clinton County, Michigan, in 1919.3

Family

Alberta Wright

Citations

  1. [S1114] 1900 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., Will M. Skutt household, National Archives, (Will M. Skutt, 24, MI/NY/Can, md1y, farmer; Cora N., May 1878, MI/PA/PA, 1child; Robert O., May 1899, MI, son).
  2. [S114] Robert Skutt, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  3. [S1273] Marriage license of Alberta Wright and Robert Skutt, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Alberta Wright1

Family
     Alberta Wright married Robert O. Skutt, son of Will Skutt and Cora N. Rogers, on 3 July 1919 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.1

Family

Robert O. Skutt b. 20 May 1899, d. Nov 1969

Citations

  1. [S1273] Marriage license of Alberta Wright and Robert Skutt, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Herschel O. Rogers1

b. 25 May 1880, d. 21 August 1952
Family
FatherDavid M. Rogers Jr.1 b. 28 Jan 1837, d. 29 Feb 1904
MotherHannah Gibbons1 b. 5 Sep 1834, d. 24 Apr 1909
     Herschel O. Rogers was born on 25 May 1880 in Lebanon Township, Clinton County, Michigan.1,2,3,4 He was the son of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons.1 He married Minnie Mouser on 6 October 1900 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.5 He died on 21 August 1952 in Eloise, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 72.1

Family

Minnie Mouser

Citations

  1. [S1273] Death certificate of Herschell Rogers, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).
  2. [S693] 1880 U.S. Census, Michigan, Clinton Co., Lebanon Tp., David Rodgers household, National Archives, (David Rodgers, 42, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Hannah, 46, PA/PA/PA; Elmer E., 19, PA; Malinda J., 18, PA; Laura E., 15, PA; Ella E., 13, PA; Frederick C., 11, PA; Jay R., 8, MI; Frank L., 6, MI; Eddie E., 4, MI; Cora E., 2, MI; not named son, 1/12, (Apr), MI).
  3. [S1309] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record of Herschell Oliver Rogers, viewed at www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S1114] 1900 U.S. Census, Michigan, Ingham Co., Lansing, Ward 5, Dorr A. Greene household, National Archives, (Dorr A. Greene, Apr 1870, Can/NY/NY, md3y, day laborer in machine shop; Laura, Sep 1868, PA/PA/PA, 0child/0lvg, seamstress; Herschell Rogers, May 1880, MI/PA/PA, lodger, machinist apprentice).
  5. [S1273] Marriage license of Herschall Rogers and Minnie Mouser, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Minnie Mouser1

Family
     Minnie Mouser married Herschel O. Rogers, son of David M. Rogers Jr. and Hannah Gibbons, on 6 October 1900 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.1

Family

Herschel O. Rogers b. 25 May 1880, d. 21 Aug 1952

Citations

  1. [S1273] Marriage license of Herschall Rogers and Minnie Mouser, Clinton Co., MI, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, viewed at Family Search (familysearch.org).

Lucy Ann Rodgers1

b. circa 8 March 1839, d. 26 June 1901
Family
FatherDavid M. Rodgers2 b. 24 Dec 1807, d. 18 Mar 1864
MotherLilah Beatty2 b. 15 Jul 1806, d. 28 Apr 1888
     Lucy Ann Rodgers was born circa 8 March 1839 in Pennsylvania.1,3,2 She was the daughter of David M. Rodgers and Lilah Beatty.2 She married Matthew Nelson circa 1854.3,4 She died on 26 June 1901 in East Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,5 She was buried in Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1
     Lucy Ann Rodgers and Matthew Nelson were living in Jackson Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1860.6 She and Matthew Nelson moved to Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, by 1870 which later became part of East Fairfield Township.7,8,3

Family

Matthew Nelson b. Sep 1831
Children

Citations

  1. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Lucy Nelson, Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, (d. 26 Jun 1901, aged 62y, 3m, 18d, record created by Bob Galmish, 1 Jun 2012 (no photo)).
  2. [S137] 1850 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., D. Rodgers household, National Archives, (D. Rodgers, 42, farmer (m); L., 43 (f); R., 18 (m); N., 16 (f); D., 13, PA (m); E.(?), 12, PA (f); L.M., 10, PA (f); J.H., 8, PA (m); E.J., 6, PA (f); S.J., 4, PA (f)).
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., East Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, Sep 1831, PA/Ire/PA, md46y, farmer; Lucy A., Mar 1840, PA/PA/PA, 14child/9lvg; Henry, Sep 1877, PA; Mytie M., Oct 1879, PA).
  4. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 May 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs. Minerva E. Roberts, File Number 58741 (31 May 1919), (informant: George Roberts, Edinboro, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Matthew Nelson and Lucy Rogers).
  5. [S208] Obituary of Mrs. Lucy A. Nelson, Evening Republican, Meadville, PA, 26 June 1901, p. 1, Crawford County Historical Society, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Evening Republican.
  6. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 47, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  7. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).
  8. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  9. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 4, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  10. [S1313] Ohio Death Certificate, online familysearch.org, Odessa Bell Harpst.

Matthew Nelson1

b. September 1831
Family
     Matthew Nelson was born in September 1831 in Pennsylvania.2 He married Lucy Ann Rodgers, daughter of David M. Rodgers and Lilah Beatty, circa 1854.2,3
     
Research Note:

According to the findagrave.com record, Matthew Nelson is buried in the Mumford Chapel Cemetery, but there is no gravemaker. Unattributed birth and death dates: 14 Mar 1831-10 Sep 1919.4
     Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers were living in Jackson Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1860.5 He and Lucy Ann Rodgers moved to Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, by 1870 which later became part of East Fairfield Township.6,7,2

Family

Lucy Ann Rodgers b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., East Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, Sep 1831, PA/Ire/PA, md38y, farmer; Lucy A., Mar 1840, PA/PA/PA, 14child/9lvg; Henry, Sep 1877, PA; Mytie M., Oct 1879, PA).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., East Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, Sep 1831, PA/Ire/PA, md46y, farmer; Lucy A., Mar 1840, PA/PA/PA, 14child/9lvg; Henry, Sep 1877, PA; Mytie M., Oct 1879, PA).
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 May 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs. Minerva E. Roberts, File Number 58741 (31 May 1919), (informant: George Roberts, Edinboro, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Matthew Nelson and Lucy Rogers).
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, Matthew Nelson, (14 Mar 1831-10 Sep 1919, husband of Lucy (no stone), record created by Bob Galmish, 31 Jun 2012 (no photo)).
  5. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 47, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  6. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).
  7. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  8. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 4, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  9. [S1313] Ohio Death Certificate, online familysearch.org, Odessa Bell Harpst.

Melissa J. Nelson1

b. April 1856, d. 7 March 1947
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Melissa J. Nelson was born in April 1856 in Pennsylvania.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married Samuel F. Smith circa 1882.4 She died on 7 March 1947 at age 90.3 She was buried in Cochranton Cemetery, Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.3
     Melissa J. Nelson and Samuel F. Smith were living in Wayne Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1900.2 She and Samuel F. Smith were living in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Samuel F. Smith b. Feb 1858, d. 1933
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 4, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Wayne Tp., F. Samuel Smith household, National Archives, (F. Samuel Smith, Feb 1858, PA/unk/unk, md17y, farm laborer; Malissa, Apr 1856, PA/PA/PA, 4child/2lvg; Ralph, Jul 1888, PA, son; Harry E., Aug 1891, PA).
  3. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Melissa J. Smith, Cochranton Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, (1855-nd (death date 7 Mar 1947), record created by Rob S., 28 Aug 2011 (photo)).
  4. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 4, Samuel F. Smith household, National Archives, (Samuel F. Smith, 52, PA/PA/PA, md28y, laborer, hoop factory; Melissa J., 53, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Ralph P., 21, PA, son, salesman, retail equine; Harry E., 18, PA, laborer, garage; Ada M. Flaugh, 15, PA/PA/PA, neice (dau of Mary Edith Nelson Flaugh Hall)).

William Nelson1

b. circa 1858, d. between 1860 and 1870
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     William Nelson was born circa 1858 in Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 He died between 1860 and 1870.1,2

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 4, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  2. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).

James H. Nelson1

b. circa 1859, d. between 1860 and 1870
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     James H. Nelson was born circa 1859 in Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 He died between 1860 and 1870.1,2

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Jackson Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 29, PA, farmer, $1200/722; Lucy A., 21, PA; Melissa, 4, PA; William, 2, PA; James H., 8/12, PA).
  2. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).

Minerva E. Nelson1,2,3

b. 13 November 1861, d. 29 May 1919
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1,3 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1,3 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Minerva E. Nelson was born on 13 November 1861 in Pennsylvania.4,1,5 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1,3 She married George C. Roberts circa 1884.6 She died on 29 May 1919 in City Hospital, Meadville, Crawford County, at age 57.4,7 She was buried in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.7
     Minerva E. Nelson and George C. Roberts lived in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where George worked as a blacksmith.5,6

Family

George C. Roberts b. Feb 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 2, George E. Roberts household, National Archives, (George E. Roberts, Feb 1860, PA/PA/PA, md26y, blacksmith; Minerva E., Nov 1861, PA/PA/PA, 5child/3lvg; Marjorie, Apr 1885, PA, dau; Carl A., Jan 1890, PA, son; Walter V., Feb 1895, PA; Donald D. Purdy, Jul 1898, PA/NY/PA, boarder).
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 May 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs. Minerva E. Roberts, File Number 58741 (31 May 1919), (informant: George Roberts, Edinboro, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Matthew Nelson and Lucy Rogers).
  4. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 May 2014), imaged certificate for Mrs. Minerva E. Roberts, File Number 58741 (31 May 1919), (informant: George Roberts, Edinboro, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 2, George C. Roberts household, National Archives, (George C. Roberts, Feb 1860, PA/PA/PA, md26y, blacksmith; Minerva E., Nov 1861, PA/PA/PA, 5child/3lvg; Marjorie, Apr 1885, PA, dau; Carl A., Jan 1890, PA, son; Walter V., Feb 1895, PA; Donald D. Purdy, Jul 1898, PA/NY/PA, boarder).
  6. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 2, George C. Roberts household, National Archives, (George C. Roberts, 50, PA/PA/PA, md26y, blacksmith; Minerva E., 48, PA/PA/PA, 6child/4lvg; Karl A., 20, PA, son, apprentice, blacksmith; Walter V., 15, PA; Hazel W., 7, PA; Matthew Nelson, 78, PA/Ire/PA, wd, father-in-law).
  7. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Minerva E. Roberts, Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, PA, (1861-1919 (recorded in cemetery records: aged 57y, 6m, 16d) record created by Kathleen B.., 4 June 2011 (no photo)).

Odessa Bell Nelson1

b. 19 September 1864, d. 3 August 1947
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Odessa Bell Nelson was born on 19 September 1864 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married Frederick W. Harpst on 25 September 1889 in West Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2,1 She died on 3 August 1947 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 82.1 She was buried in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1
     Odessa Bell Nelson and Frederick W. Harpst were living in Vernon Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1900 where Fred was a grocery store keeper.3 She and Frederick W. Harpst moved from Pennsylvania to Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, by 1910 where Fred was a street car conductor.4

Family

Frederick W. Harpst b. 17 Aug 1867
Child

Citations

  1. [S1313] Ohio Death Certificate, online familysearch.org, Odessa Bell Harpst.
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Fred W. Harpst and Dessa B. Nelson, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Vernon Tp., Frederick W. Harpst household, National Archives, (Frederick W. Harpst, Aug 1867, PA/PA/PA, md10y, grocery keeper; Odessa B., Sep 1864, PA/PA/PA, 1child/0lvg).
  4. [S586] 1910 U.S. Census, Ohio, Ashtabula Co., Astabula, Fred W. Harpst household, National Archives, (Fred W. Harpst, 42, PA/PA/PA, md20y, conductor, street car; Odessa, 45, PA/PA/PA, 1child/0lvg).
  5. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Ethel M. Harpst, Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, PA, (from internment records: interred 29 Sep 1892, aged 1y, 2m, 18d, Plot: Section B, Lot 135--same as Odessa and Fred Harpst, record created by William Roha, 6 Jan 2014 (no photo)).

Frederick W. Harpst1

b. 17 August 1867
Family
     Frederick W. Harpst was born on 17 August 1867 in Pennsylvania.2,3 He married Odessa Bell Nelson, daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers, on 25 September 1889 in West Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2,1
     Frederick W. Harpst and Odessa Bell Nelson were living in Vernon Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1900 where Fred was a grocery store keeper.3 He and Odessa Bell Nelson moved from Pennsylvania to Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, by 1910 where Fred was a street car conductor.4

Family

Odessa Bell Nelson b. 19 Sep 1864, d. 3 Aug 1947
Child

Citations

  1. [S1313] Ohio Death Certificate, online familysearch.org, Odessa Bell Harpst.
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Fred W. Harpst and Dessa B. Nelson, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Vernon Tp., Frederick W. Harpst household, National Archives, (Frederick W. Harpst, Aug 1867, PA/PA/PA, md10y, grocery keeper; Odessa B., Sep 1864, PA/PA/PA, 1child/0lvg).
  4. [S586] 1910 U.S. Census, Ohio, Ashtabula Co., Astabula, Fred W. Harpst household, National Archives, (Fred W. Harpst, 42, PA/PA/PA, md20y, conductor, street car; Odessa, 45, PA/PA/PA, 1child/0lvg).
  5. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Ethel M. Harpst, Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, PA, (from internment records: interred 29 Sep 1892, aged 1y, 2m, 18d, Plot: Section B, Lot 135--same as Odessa and Fred Harpst, record created by William Roha, 6 Jan 2014 (no photo)).

Anna Druscilla Nelson1,2

b. 10 September 1867
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Anna Druscilla Nelson was born on 10 September 1867 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,3 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married Frank E. Dunn on 2 September 1891 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2
     
Research Note:

According to the findagrave.com record, Anna Drucella Nelson Dunn is buried in the Mumford Chapel Cemetery. Unattributed birth and death dates: 10 Sep 1867-31 Oct 1959.4
     Anna Druscilla Nelson and Frank E. Dunn lived in Deer Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where Frank was a farmer.5,6,7,8

Family

Frank E. Dunn b. 26 Jan 1866
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Anna D. Nelson and Frank E. Dunn, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Anna D. Nelson and Frank E. Dunn, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, Anna Drucella Nelson Dunn, (10 Sep 1867-31 Oct 1959, record created by Bob Galmish, 31 Jun 2012 (no photo)).
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, Feb 1866, PA/PA/PA, md9y, sawyer, sawmill; Anna D., Sep 1867, PA/PA/PA, 1child/1lvg; William M., Jan 1896, PA).
  6. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, 44, PA/PA/PA, md19y, farmer; Anna D., 42, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; William M., 14, PA; Agnes M., 6, PA).
  7. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank Dunn, 53, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Anna, 52, PA/PA/PA; William M., 23, PA; Agnes M., 16, PA).
  8. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, 64, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Anna D., 62, PA/PA/PA).

William J. Nelson1

b. circa 19 January 1869, d. 7 April 1892
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     William J. Nelson was born circa 19 January 1869 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 He died on 7 April 1892.2 He was buried in Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 38, PA, farmer, $2760/810; Lucy Ann, 30, PA; Malissa J., 14, PA; Minerva, 8, PA; Odessa Bell, 5, PA; Druscilla A., 2, PA; William J., 1, PA).
  2. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for William J. Nelson, Mumford Chapel Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, (d. 7 Apr 1892, aged 23y, 2m, 19d, s/o M. and L.A., record created by Bob Galmish, 1 Jun 2012 (no photo; note: can't read)).

Homer C. Nelson1

b. circa 1871, d. 1948
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Homer C. Nelson was born circa 1871 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 He married Margaret E. (?)3 He died in 1948 in Oklahoma.2 He was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma.2
     Homer C. Nelson lived in Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma, where he worked in the oil fields.3,4

Family

Margaret E. (?)
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  2. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Homer C. Nelson, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cushing, Payne Co., OK, (1873-1948 record created by PAPA Ross, 6 Jan 2010 (photo)).
  3. [S1007] 1930 U.S. Census, Oklahoma, Payne Co., Clayton Tp., Homer C. Nelson household, National Archives, (Homer C. Nelson, 57, PA/PA/PA, pumper, oil well; Margaret E., 29, MO/MO/MO; Opal M., 9, OK/PA/MO; Lucy M., 7, OK/PA/MO).
  4. [S1354] 1940 U.S. Census, Oklahoma, Payne Co., Union Tp., H. C. Nelson household, National Archives, (H. C. Nelson, 66, PA, pumper, oil well, lvg in Cuching in 1935; Margaret, 39, MO; Lucy Wooden, 17, OK, dau, md).
  5. [S1007] 1930 U.S. Census, Oklahoma, Payne Co., Clayton Tp., Homer C. Nelson household, National Archives, (Homer C. Nelson, 57, PA/PA/PA, pumper, oil well; Margaret E., 29, MO/MO/MO; Opal Mae, 9, OK/PA/MO; Lucy M., 7, OK/PA/MO).

Mary Edith Nelson1

b. 6 October 1872
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Mary Edith Nelson was born on 6 October 1872 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married William Homer Flaugh on 20 June 1894 in Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2 She and William Homer Flaugh were divorced in February 1899.3 She married Alvin C. Hall on 1 March 1899 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.3
     Mary Edith Nelson and Alvin C. Hall were living in West Mead Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1900.4

Family 1

William Homer Flaugh b. 6 Feb 1872
Child

Family 2

Alvin C. Hall b. 18 May 1870

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Mary E(dith) Nelson and William H(omer) Flaugh, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Mrs. Mary Edith Nelson and Alvin C. Hall, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  4. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., Alvin Hall household, National Archives, (Alvin Hall, Jun 1870, PA/PA/NY, md1y, farm laborer; Edith, Aug 1871, PA/PA/PA, 2child/1lvg; Ada Flaugh, Aug 1893, PA/PA/PA, step-dau).

Louisa Etta Nelson1,2

b. October 1874
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Louisa Etta Nelson was born in October 1874 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,3 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married John Byham on 4 January 1893 in East Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2
     
Research Note:

According to the findagrave.com record, Etta Louise Byham is buried in the Cochranton Cemetery. Unattributed death date (probably from cemetery burial record): 23 Mar 1938, age 64y.4
     Louisa Etta Nelson and John Byham lived in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.5,6,7,8

Family

John Byham b. 14 Dec 1867
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Louisa Etta Nelson and John Byham, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Louisa Etta Nelson and John Byham, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Cochranton Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, Etta Louise Byham, (d 23 Mar 1938, age 64y, record created by Bob Galmish, 30 Oct 2011 (no photo)).
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Fairfield Tp., John Byham household, National Archives, (John Byham, Dec 1867, PA/PA/PA, md7y, section__, RR; Louisa, Jul 1873, PA/PA/PA, 4child/3lvg; Howard N., Feb 1894, PA; Edna B., Jul 1898, PA; baby (son), Apr 1900, PA).
  6. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Mead Tp., J.C. Byham household, National Archives, (J.C. Byham, 41, PA/PA/PA, md17y, foreman, foundry; Etta, 35, PA/PA/PA, 4child/4lvg; Howard, 16, PA; Edna, 12, PA; Percy, 10, PA; Donald, 8, PA).
  7. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., John C. Byham household, National Archives, (John C. Byham, 52, PA/PA/PA, labor; Louise Etta, 45, PA/PA/PA; Percy F., 19, PA; Donald G., 18, PA).
  8. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., John C. Byham household, National Archives, (John C. Byham, 62, PA/US/US, laborer, machine shop; Louise E., 56, PA/US/US; next to son Percy and Louise's sister Myrta Smith).

Henry Matthew Nelson1,2,3

b. 9 September 1877, d. 19 August 1947
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Henry Matthew Nelson was born on 9 September 1877 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 He was unmarried.5 He died on 19 August 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 69.4 He was buried in Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.4
     Henry Matthew Nelson lived in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was a streetcar motorman and later a union offical for the streetcar mens union.3,6,7,8,5

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., East Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, Sep 1831, PA/Ire/PA, md46y, farmer; Lucy A., Mar 1840, PA/PA/PA, 14child/9lvg; Henry, Sep 1877, PA; Mytie M., Oct 1879, PA).
  3. [S1309] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record of Henry Matthew Nelson, viewed at www.ancestry.com, accessed b. 9 Spe 1877, nearest relative Matthew Nelson, Meadville, PA.
  4. [S1444] Death Certificate, Henry M. Nelson, Seeking Michigan (Death Records 1897-1920), online seekingmichigan.org.
  5. [S1437] 1940 U.S. Census, Missouri, St Louis city, Ward 28, Matthew W. Donnelly household, National Archives, (Henry M. Nelson, 60, PA/PA/PA, single, boarder, union official, streetcar mens union).
  6. [S321] 1910 U.S. Census, Missouri, St Louis city, Ward 28, Matthew Donnelly household, National Archives, (Henry Nelson, 32, PA/PA/PA, single, lodger, motorman, street railway).
  7. [S930] 1920 U.S. Census, Missouri, St Louis city, Ward 28, Matthew W. Donnelly household, National Archives, (Henry M. Nelson, 44, PA/PA/PA, single, boarder, president union, streetcar).
  8. [S1000] 1930 U.S. Census, Missouri, St Louis Co., Central Tp., Wellston, Margaret Donnelly household, National Archives, (Henry M. Nelson, 51, PA/PA/PA, single, boarder, motorman, United RR).

Myrta May Nelson1,2

b. 12 November 1879, d. 1936
Family
FatherMatthew Nelson1 b. Sep 1831
MotherLucy Ann Rodgers1 b. c 8 Mar 1839, d. 26 Jun 1901
     Myrta May Nelson was born on 12 November 1879 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,3,2 She was the daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers.1 She married Robert H. Smith on 24 December 1901 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2 She died in 1936.4 She was buried in Cochranton Cemetery, Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.4
     Myrta May Nelson and Robert H. Smith were living in Canal Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1910 where Robert was a farmer.5,6 She and Robert H. Smith moved to West Mead Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, by 1930.7

Family

Robert H. Smith b. 23 Jun 1880, d. 1950
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, 49, PA/Ire/PA, farmer; Lucy Ann, 41, PA/PA/PA; Minerva E., 18, PA; Odessa B., 15, PA; Lucilla A., 12, PA; William J., 11, PA; Homer C., 9, PA; Mary E., 7, PA; Loisa E., 5, PA; Mathew H., 2, PA; Mertie H., 8/12, PA (Oct)).
  2. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Myrta Mae Nelson and Robert H. Smith, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  3. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., East Fairfield Tp., Matthew Nelson household, National Archives, (Matthew Nelson, Sep 1831, PA/Ire/PA, md46y, farmer; Lucy A., Mar 1840, PA/PA/PA, 14child/9lvg; Henry, Sep 1877, PA; Mytie M., Oct 1879, PA).
  4. [S1100] Find A Grave database and images, (www.findagrave.com), memorial page for Cochranton Cemetery, Cochranton, PA, Myrta M. Smith, (1879-1936, w/o Robert H., record created by Rob S., 31 Aug 2011 (photo)).
  5. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Robert H. Smith household, National Archives, (Robert H. Smith, 29, PA/PA/PA, md8y, farmer; Myta M., 31, PA/PA/PA, 3child/2lvg; Clair, 7, PA; Lester, 3, PA).
  6. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Robert H. Smith household, National Archives, (Robert H. Smith, 39, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Myrta M., 40, PA/PA/PA; Clair N., 17, PA; Robert L., 13, PA).
  7. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., Robert H. Smith household, National Archives, (Robert H. Smith, 49, PA/PA/PA, truck driver, lumber mill, md at 21; Myrta M., 50 PA/PA/PA, md at 22).

George C. Roberts1

b. February 1860
Family
     George C. Roberts was born in February 1860 in Pennsylvania.2 He married Minerva E. Nelson, daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers, circa 1884.1
     George C. Roberts and Minerva E. Nelson lived in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where George worked as a blacksmith.2,1

Family

Minerva E. Nelson b. 13 Nov 1861, d. 29 May 1919
Children

Citations

  1. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 2, George C. Roberts household, National Archives, (George C. Roberts, 50, PA/PA/PA, md26y, blacksmith; Minerva E., 48, PA/PA/PA, 6child/4lvg; Karl A., 20, PA, son, apprentice, blacksmith; Walter V., 15, PA; Hazel W., 7, PA; Matthew Nelson, 78, PA/Ire/PA, wd, father-in-law).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Meadville, Ward 2, George C. Roberts household, National Archives, (George C. Roberts, Feb 1860, PA/PA/PA, md26y, blacksmith; Minerva E., Nov 1861, PA/PA/PA, 5child/3lvg; Marjorie, Apr 1885, PA, dau; Carl A., Jan 1890, PA, son; Walter V., Feb 1895, PA; Donald D. Purdy, Jul 1898, PA/NY/PA, boarder).

John Byham1

b. 14 December 1867
Family
     John Byham was born on 14 December 1867.1 He married Louisa Etta Nelson, daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers, on 4 January 1893 in East Fairfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1
     John Byham and Louisa Etta Nelson lived in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.2,3,4,5

Family

Louisa Etta Nelson b. Oct 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Louisa Etta Nelson and John Byham, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Fairfield Tp., John Byham household, National Archives, (John Byham, Dec 1867, PA/PA/PA, md7y, section__, RR; Louisa, Jul 1873, PA/PA/PA, 4child/3lvg; Howard N., Feb 1894, PA; Edna B., Jul 1898, PA; baby (son), Apr 1900, PA).
  3. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., Mead Tp., J.C. Byham household, National Archives, (J.C. Byham, 41, PA/PA/PA, md17y, foreman, foundry; Etta, 35, PA/PA/PA, 4child/4lvg; Howard, 16, PA; Edna, 12, PA; Percy, 10, PA; Donald, 8, PA).
  4. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., John C. Byham household, National Archives, (John C. Byham, 52, PA/PA/PA, labor; Louise Etta, 45, PA/PA/PA; Percy F., 19, PA; Donald G., 18, PA).
  5. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford Co., West Mead Tp., John C. Byham household, National Archives, (John C. Byham, 62, PA/US/US, laborer, machine shop; Louise E., 56, PA/US/US; next to son Percy and Louise's sister Myrta Smith).

Frank E. Dunn1

b. 26 January 1866
Family
     Frank E. Dunn was born on 26 January 1866.1 He married Anna Druscilla Nelson, daughter of Matthew Nelson and Lucy Ann Rodgers, on 2 September 1891 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1
     Frank E. Dunn and Anna Druscilla Nelson lived in Deer Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where Frank was a farmer.2,3,4,5

Family

Anna Druscilla Nelson b. 10 Sep 1867
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Crawford County Marriage License, Anna D. Nelson and Frank E. Dunn, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Crawford Co. (PA) Marriage License.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, Feb 1866, PA/PA/PA, md9y, sawyer, sawmill; Anna D., Sep 1867, PA/PA/PA, 1child/1lvg; William M., Jan 1896, PA).
  3. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, 44, PA/PA/PA, md19y, farmer; Anna D., 42, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; William M., 14, PA; Agnes M., 6, PA).
  4. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank Dunn, 53, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Anna, 52, PA/PA/PA; William M., 23, PA; Agnes M., 16, PA).
  5. [S969] 1930 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Mercer Co., Deer Creek Tp., Frank E. Dunn household, National Archives, (Frank E. Dunn, 64, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Anna D., 62, PA/PA/PA).