Helen Williams1

Family
FatherJames P. Williams1 b. 8 Feb 1869
MotherFlorence Foster1 b. May 1880
     Helen Williams is the daughter of James P. Williams and Florence Foster.1

Citations

  1. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Butler Co., Mars, James P. Williams household, National Archives, (James P. Williams, 40, WI/PA/MA, md13y, painter, house; Florence, 29, PA/PA/PA, 1child/1lvg; Helen, 10, PA/WI/PA).

Margaret Foster1

Family
FatherHarry Herbert Foster1 b. 31 Jul 1883, d. 6 Sep 1962
MotherMae A. Bigler1
     Margaret Foster is the daughter of Harry Herbert Foster and Mae A. Bigler.1

Citations

  1. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny Co., Wilkinsburg, Ward 2, Harry H. Foster household, National Archives, (Harry H. Foster, 35, PA/PA/PA, millwright; May A., 34, PA/PA/PA; Margaret, 15, PA/PA/PA, dau).

Ulia R. Foster1

b. March 1860
Family
FatherSamuel Foster1 b. c 19 Apr 1833, d. 17 Mar 1875
MotherAmanda (?)1 b. c 1841
     Ulia R. Foster was born in March 1860 in Canal Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Foster and Amanda (?)1 She married John A. Cooper circa 1874.3,2

Family

John A. Cooper b. Mar 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Samuel Foster household, National Archives, (Samuel Foster, 35, PA, farmer, $3500/900; Amanda, 29, PA; Milton, 13, PA; Ulia, 11, PA; Jane, 1, PA).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).
  3. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

John A. Cooper1

b. March 1852
Family
     John A. Cooper was born in March 1852 in Pennsylvania.2 He married Ulia R. Foster, daughter of Samuel Foster and Amanda (?), circa 1874.1,2

Family

Ulia R. Foster b. Mar 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).

Charles Leroy Cooper1

b. 9 August 1892, d. 13 November 1969
Family
FatherJohn A. Cooper1 b. Mar 1852
MotherUlia R. Foster1 b. Mar 1860
     Charles Leroy Cooper was born on 9 August 1892 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster.1 He married Margaret Heather on 28 August 1916.1 He married Lela C. Smith on 11 October 1961.1 He died on 13 November 1969 in Franklin at age 77.1 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County.1
     Charles Leroy Cooper was employed by Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company in Franklin.1 He had no children.1

Family 1

Margaret Heather d. 23 Apr 1950

Family 2

Lela C. Smith

Citations

  1. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Margaret Heather1

d. 23 April 1950
Family
     Margaret Heather married Charles Leroy Cooper, son of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster, on 28 August 1916.1 She died on 23 April 1950.1

Family

Charles Leroy Cooper b. 9 Aug 1892, d. 13 Nov 1969

Citations

  1. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Lela C. Smith1

Family
     Lela C. Smith married Charles Leroy Cooper, son of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster, on 11 October 1961.1

Family

Charles Leroy Cooper b. 9 Aug 1892, d. 13 Nov 1969

Citations

  1. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Blanche Myrtle Cooper1,2

b. March 1876
Family
FatherJohn A. Cooper1 b. Mar 1852
MotherUlia R. Foster1 b. Mar 1860
     Blanche Myrtle Cooper was born in March 1876 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster.1 She married Frank R. Adams on 31 July 1902 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.3
     Blanche Myrtle Cooper and Frank R. Adams lived in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1910.4 Blanche Myrtle Cooper's estate was inventoried on 20 June 1914.5

Family

Frank R. Adams b. 12 Jul 1877, d. 27 Sep 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Blanche Myrtle Cooper and Fran Adams, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Blanche Myrtle Cooper and Frank Adams, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Frank Adams household, National Archives, (Frank Adams, 33, PA/PA/PA, md_y, machinist, machine shop; Myrtle B., 34, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Chester D., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Wayne C., 5, PA/PA/PA, son).
  5. [S1361] Pennsylvania Department of Health, Death Indices, online http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt, 1914, Blanche Cooper Adams, #58508, Venango, 20 June. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Death Records Indices.

Thomas J. Cooper1

b. September 1877
Family
FatherJohn A. Cooper1 b. Mar 1852
MotherUlia R. Foster1 b. Mar 1860
     Thomas J. Cooper was born in September 1877 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).

Pearl I. Cooper1

b. 31 July 1884, d. 28 April 1963
Family
FatherJohn A. Cooper1 b. Mar 1852
MotherUlia R. Foster1 b. Mar 1860
     Pearl I. Cooper was born on 31 July 1884 in Canal Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster.1 She was unmarried.2 She died on 28 April 1963 in Franklin Hospital, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 78.2 She was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough.2

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).
  2. [S8] "Miss Cooper Dies Sunday in Hospital", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 29 Apr 1963, p. 16, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Helen M. Cooper1

b. 13 August 1896, d. 2 February 1975
Family
FatherJohn A. Cooper1 b. Mar 1852
MotherUlia R. Foster1 b. Mar 1860
     Helen M. Cooper was born on 13 August 1896 in Rocky Grove, Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster.1 She married Fred Kreger on 3 May 1920.2 She died on 2 February 1975 in Orlando, Florida, at age 78.2
     Helen M. Cooper was living in Orlando, Florida, in 1969 when her brother Charles died.3

Family

Fred Kreger
Child

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., John A. Cooper household, National Archives, (John A. Cooper, Mar 1852, PA/PA/PA, md26y, day laborer; Eulia R., Mar 1860, PA/PA/PA, 5child/5lvg; Blanche M., Mar 1876, PA/PA/PA, dau; Thomas, J., Sep 1877, PA/PA/PA, day laborer; Pearl I., Jul 1884, PA/PA/PA, dau; Roy C., Aug 1892, PA/PA/PA, son; Ellen M., Aug 1896, PA/PA/PA, dau).
  2. [S8] "Mrs. Kreger Dies in Florida", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 3 Feb 1975, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  4. [S8] "E. L. Kreger, Road Administrator, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 4 Aug 1971, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Fred Kreger1

Family
     Fred Kreger married Helen M. Cooper, daughter of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster, on 3 May 1920.2

Family

Helen M. Cooper b. 13 Aug 1896, d. 2 Feb 1975
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] "C. Cooper, Well Known Franklin Resident, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 14 Nov 1969, p. 2, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] "Mrs. Kreger Dies in Florida", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 3 Feb 1975, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S8] "E. L. Kreger, Road Administrator, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 4 Aug 1971, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Larry Jay Kreger1

Family
FatherEdward Kreger1 b. 24 Apr 1924, d. 3 Aug 1971
MotherDoris Virginia Brown1 b. 1 Jun 1925, d. 8 Jul 1995
     Larry Jay Kreger is the son of Edward Kreger and Doris Virginia Brown.1

Citations

  1. [S8] "E. L. Kreger, Road Administrator, Dies", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 4 Aug 1971, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Frank R. Adams1

b. 12 July 1877, d. 27 September 1956
Family
     Frank R. Adams was born on 12 July 1877 in Raymilton, French Creek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 He married Blanche Myrtle Cooper, daughter of John A. Cooper and Ulia R. Foster, on 31 July 1902 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.3 He died on 27 September 1956 in Franklin Hospital, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.2
     Frank R. Adams and Blanche Myrtle Cooper lived in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1910.4

Family

Blanche Myrtle Cooper b. Mar 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] "Mrs. Kreger Dies in Florida", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 3 Feb 1975, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S8] Franklin Obituary: Frank R. Adams, The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 28 Feb 1956, p. 11, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Blanche Myrtle Cooper and Frank Adams, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Frank Adams household, National Archives, (Frank Adams, 33, PA/PA/PA, md_y, machinist, machine shop; Myrtle B., 34, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Chester D., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Wayne C., 5, PA/PA/PA, son).

Chester D. Adams1

b. circa 1903, d. 20 June 1932
Family
FatherFrank R. Adams1 b. 12 Jul 1877, d. 27 Sep 1956
MotherBlanche Myrtle Cooper1 b. Mar 1876
     Chester D. Adams was born circa 1903 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Frank R. Adams and Blanche Myrtle Cooper.1 He married Ruth M. Carson, daughter of Isaac E. Carson and Tempe G. Rice.2 He died on 20 June 1932 in Franklin Hospital, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Ruth M. Carson b. 21 Jul 1909, d. 8 Jun 1982
Child

Citations

  1. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Frank Adams household, National Archives, (Frank Adams, 33, PA/PA/PA, md_y, machinist, machine shop; Myrtle B., 34, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Chester D., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Wayne C., 5, PA/PA/PA, son).
  2. [S8] "Gunshot Wounds Prove Fatal to Chester Adams", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 21 Jun 1932, p. 9, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

Wayne C. Adams1

Family
FatherFrank R. Adams1 b. 12 Jul 1877, d. 27 Sep 1956
MotherBlanche Myrtle Cooper1 b. Mar 1876
     Wayne C. Adams is the son of Frank R. Adams and Blanche Myrtle Cooper.1

Citations

  1. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Frank Adams household, National Archives, (Frank Adams, 33, PA/PA/PA, md_y, machinist, machine shop; Myrtle B., 34, PA/PA/PA, 2child/2lvg; Chester D., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Wayne C., 5, PA/PA/PA, son).

Ruth M. Carson1,2

b. 21 July 1909, d. 8 June 1982
Family
FatherIsaac E. Carson2 d. 4 May 1953
MotherTempe G. Rice2 b. 21 Aug 1890, d. 24 Feb 1963
     Ruth M. Carson was born on 21 July 1909 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac E. Carson and Tempe G. Rice.2 She married Chester D. Adams, son of Frank R. Adams and Blanche Myrtle Cooper.1 She married (?) Farren.4 She married Franklin Kyne.5 She died on 8 June 1982 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, at age 72.3
     Ruth M. Carson was living in Jamestown, New York, in 1963 when her mother died.5

Family 1

Chester D. Adams b. c 1903, d. 20 Jun 1932
Child

Family 2

(?) Farren

Family 3

Franklin Kyne

Citations

  1. [S8] "Gunshot Wounds Prove Fatal to Chester Adams", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 21 Jun 1932, p. 9, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S433] 1920 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., Edward Carson household, National Archives, (Edward Carson, 36, PA/PA/PA, teamster; Tempe, 30, PA/PA/PA; Ruth M., 10, PA, dau; Harold E., 8, PA, son; Arvilla E., 5, PA, dau; Robert E., 1 9/12, PA, son).
  3. [S114] Ruth Kyne, Social Security Death Index, Master File, www.ancestry.com (Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  4. [S1348] 1940 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., Isaac E. Carson household, National Archives, (Isaac E. Carson, 56, PA, laborer, road works; Tempe G., 49, PA; Robert E., 24, PA, son, truck driver; Wilbert L., 18, PA, son; Evelyn M., 15, PA, dau; Anabelle T., 13, PA, dau; Ruth M. Farren, 28, PA, dau; James F. Farren, 13, PA, grandson).
  5. [S8] "Mrs. Carson Dies Early Sunday", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 25 Feb 1963, p. 12, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.

James Adams1

Family
FatherChester D. Adams1 b. c 1903, d. 20 Jun 1932
MotherRuth M. Carson1,2 b. 21 Jul 1909, d. 8 Jun 1982
     James Adams is the son of Chester D. Adams and Ruth M. Carson.1,2

Citations

  1. [S8] "Gunshot Wounds Prove Fatal to Chester Adams", The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA, 21 Jun 1932, p. 9, Oil City Library, Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as The Derrick.
  2. [S1348] 1940 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., Isaac E. Carson household, National Archives, (Isaac E. Carson, 56, PA, laborer, road works; Tempe G., 49, PA; Robert E., 24, PA, son, truck driver; Wilbert L., 18, PA, son; Evelyn M., 15, PA, dau; Anabelle T., 13, PA, dau; Ruth M. Farren, 28, PA, dau; James F. Farren, 13, PA, grandson).

Zetta Jane Foster1

b. circa 1869
Family
FatherSamuel Foster1 b. c 19 Apr 1833, d. 17 Mar 1875
MotherAmanda (?)1 b. c 1841
     Zetta Jane Foster was born circa 1869 in Canal Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Foster and Amanda (?)1

Citations

  1. [S146] 1870 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Samuel Foster household, National Archives, (Samuel Foster, 35, PA, farmer, $3500/900; Amanda, 29, PA; Milton, 13, PA; Ulia, 11, PA; Jane, 1, PA).
  2. [S148] Venango County Orphan's Court, 5:198 (guardianship of Zetta Jane Foster, d/o Samuel Foster), Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango Co. Orphan's Court.

Charles Foster1

b. circa 1872
Family
FatherSamuel Foster1 b. c 19 Apr 1833, d. 17 Mar 1875
MotherAmanda (?)1 b. c 1841
     Charles Foster was born circa 1872 in Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Samuel Foster and Amanda (?)1

Citations

  1. [S148] Venango County Orphan's Court, 5:197 (guardianship of Chas. Foster, s/o Samuel Foster), Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango Co. Orphan's Court.
  2. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Andrew Lupher household, National Archives, (Andrew Lupher, 59, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Lila, 55, PA/Ire/PA; Alwilda, 25, PA; Etta, 17, PA; Annie Turner, 12, PA/MA/MA, adopted; Charley Foster, 8, PA/PA/PA, nephew; Oliver Atkins, 18, PA/PA/PA, boarder, farm laborer; next to: George F. Lupher, 28, PA/PA/PA, farmer; Louesa, 28, PA/PA/PA; Guy H., 11/12 (July), PA/PA/PA, son).

Fred R. Foster1

Family
FatherSamuel Foster1 b. c 19 Apr 1833, d. 17 Mar 1875
MotherAmanda (?)1 b. c 1841
     Fred R. Foster is the son of Samuel Foster and Amanda (?)1

Citations

  1. [S148] Venango County Orphan's Court, 5:198 (guardianship of Fred R. Foster, s/o Samuel Foster), Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Venango Co. Orphan's Court.

Nancy Hays1,2

b. circa 1836
Family
     Nancy Hays was born circa 1836 in Pennsylvania.2 She married Levi Foster, son of John Foster and Isabella Beatty, on 14 August 1856 in Sunville, Plum Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Levi Foster b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
Children

Citations

  1. [S229] Marriage announcement of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays, Venango Spectator, Franklin, PA, 20 Aug 1856, Pennsylvania Room, Franklin Library, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Levi Foster household, National Archives, (Levi Foster, 24, PA, carpenter, $750/250; Nancy, 23, PA; James, 3, PA; Lee, 1, PA; Mary Hays, 12, PA; James Foster, 25, PA, farmer).
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for James B. Foster, File Number 57189 (filed 30 Jun 1913), (informant: Mrs. J. B. Foster, Franklin, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Levi Foster and Nancy Hayes).
  4. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin Tp., Ward 3, Levi Forester [sic] household, National Archives, (Levi Forester [sic], 47, PA/Ire/PA, carpenter; Nancy E., 47, PA/PA/PA; James, G., 27, PA/PA/PA, son, painter; Mamie H., 13, PA/PA/PA, dau; Harry, 13, PA/PA/PA, son; William H., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Jennie G., 4, PA/PA/PA).
  5. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for Harry Foster, File Number 71219 (filed 23 Jul 1914), (informant: George W. Farqulas, Mont Alto, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Levi Foster and Nancy Hays).
  6. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., Levi Foster household, National Archives, (Levi Foster, Feb 1836, PA/PA/PA, wd, carpenter; Gertrude, May 1872, PA/PA/PA, dau, servant).

James Buchanan Foster1,2,3

b. 5 October 1856, d. 28 June 1913
Family
FatherLevi Foster1,3 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1,3 b. c 1836
     James Buchanan Foster was born on 5 October 1856 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.4,1,5 He was the son of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1,3 He married Ambrett McClelland on 21 April 1897 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 He died on 28 June 1913 in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania, at age 56.4 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Venango County.4
     James's first wife died on 21 May 1891.2 He was living in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, in 1900 where he was working as a painter and paper hanger.5

Family

Ambrett McClelland

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Levi Foster household, National Archives, (Levi Foster, 24, PA, carpenter, $750/250; Nancy, 23, PA; James, 3, PA; Lee, 1, PA; Mary Hays, 12, PA; James Foster, 25, PA, farmer).
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, James Buchanan Foster and Ambrett McClelland, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for James B. Foster, File Number 57189 (filed 30 Jun 1913), (informant: Mrs. J. B. Foster, Franklin, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Levi Foster and Nancy Hayes).
  4. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for James B. Foster, File Number 57189 (filed 30 Jun 1913), (informant: Mrs. J. B. Foster, Franklin, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  5. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, James Foster household, National Archives, (James Foster, Oct 1856, PA/PA/PA, md3y, painter and paper hanger; Ambrett, Dec 1859, PA/PA/PA, 4child/3lvg).

Lee Foster1

b. circa 1859
Family
FatherLevi Foster1 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1 b. c 1836
     Lee Foster was born circa 1859 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1

Citations

  1. [S155] 1860 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Canal Tp., Levi Foster household, National Archives, (Levi Foster, 24, PA, carpenter, $750/250; Nancy, 23, PA; James, 3, PA; Lee, 1, PA; Mary Hays, 12, PA; James Foster, 25, PA, farmer).

Mamie H. Foster1

b. June 1867, d. 28 June 1938
Family
FatherLevi Foster1 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1 b. c 1836
     Mamie H. Foster was born in June 1867 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,2 She was the daughter of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1 She married David O. Jones circa 1886.2,3 She died on 28 June 1938 in Los Angeles County, California.4
     Mamie H. Foster and David O. Jones lived in Venango County, Pennsylvania, where David was an oil well driller.2,5 Mamie moved from Pennsylvania by 1930 to be with her daughter Frances in Pasadena, California. David followed Mamie to California by 1930 where they lived in Compton, Los Angeles County, California.6,7

Family

David O. Jones b. Jul 1863
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin Tp., Ward 3, Levi Forester [sic] household, National Archives, (Levi Forester [sic], 47, PA/Ire/PA, carpenter; Nancy E., 47, PA/PA/PA; James, G., 27, PA/PA/PA, son, painter; Mamie H., 13, PA/PA/PA, dau; Harry, 13, PA/PA/PA, son; William H., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Jennie G., 4, PA/PA/PA).
  2. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., David O. Jones household, National Archives, (David O. Jones, Jul 1863, PA/Wal/Wal, md14y, oil well driller; Mame H., Jun 1867, PA/PA/PA, 4child/4lvg; Harry R., Jun 1887, PA/PA/PA, son; Frances G., Jul 1889, PA/PA/PA, dau; Ruth E., Jun 1892, PA/PA/PA, dau; David F., Jul 1898, PA/PA/PA, son).
  3. [S324] California Records, Death Records, 1940-1997, online http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi, Ruth Elizabeth Hansen (father Jones, mother Foster). Hereinafter cited as California Death Records.
  4. [S973] Death Certificate, Mame H. Jones, California Department of Health and Welfare, California, Death Index, 1905-1939 [database on-line]., viewed at Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com).
  5. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, David O. Jones household, National Archives, (David O. Jones, 46, PA/Wal/Wal, md24y, oil well driller; Mame H., 42, PA/PA/PA, 4child/4lvg; Frances, 20, PA/PA/PA, dau, saleslady, jelry store; Ruth E., 17, PA/PA/PA, dau, manicurist; David F., 11, PA/PA/PA, son).
  6. [S996] 1930 U.S. Census, California, Los Angeles Co., Compton, David Jones household, National Archives, (David Jones, 66, PA/Wal/Wal, driller, oil fields; Mame H., 62, PA/PA/PA).
  7. [S537] 1920 U.S. Census, California, Los Angeles Co., Pasadena, Hiram B. Ravey household, National Archives, (Hiram B. Ravey, 31, PA/US/US, line foreman, electric RR; Frances G., 30, PA/PA/PA; Robert E., 5, CA/PA/PA; Ruth E., 3 2/12, CA/PA/PA; Mame M. Jones, 52, PA/US/US, mother-in-law, caretaker, private family; Jack E. Peterson, 7, CA/PA/PA, nephew).

Harry Snow Foster1,2,3

b. 30 June 1867, d. 21 July 1914
Family
FatherLevi Foster1,3 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1,3 b. c 1836
     Harry Snow Foster was born on 30 June 1867 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1,4,5 He was the son of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1,3 He married Harriet Grace Lindsey on 25 July 1894 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.2 He died on 21 July 1914 in Quincy Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, at age 47.6 He was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Sugarcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania.6
     Harry Snow Foster and Harriet Grace Lindsey lived in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, where Harry was a carpenter.4,7

Family

Harriet Grace Lindsey b. 10 Jun 1873, d. 18 May 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin Tp., Ward 3, Levi Forester [sic] household, National Archives, (Levi Forester [sic], 47, PA/Ire/PA, carpenter; Nancy E., 47, PA/PA/PA; James, G., 27, PA/PA/PA, son, painter; Mamie H., 13, PA/PA/PA, dau; Harry, 13, PA/PA/PA, son; William H., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Jennie G., 4, PA/PA/PA).
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Harry Snow Foster and Hattie Lindsey, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for Harry Foster, File Number 71219 (filed 23 Jul 1914), (informant: George W. Farqulas, Mont Alto, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: parents Levi Foster and Nancy Hays).
  4. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Harry S. Foster household, National Archives, (Harry S. Foster, Jun 1867, PA/PA/PA, md6y, carpenter; Hariet, Jun 1873, PA/PA/PA, 1child/1lvg; Harold J., Jul 1895, PA/PA/PA, son; Florence Lindsey, Apr 1879, PA/PA/PA, single, sis-in-law, servant).
  5. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for Harry Foster, File Number 71219 (filed 23 Jul 1914), (informant: George W. Farqulas, Mont Alto, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA; (Extracted information: bn 30 June 1876, aged 38y [sic]).
  6. [S1462] "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967," database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 June 2014), imaged certificate for Harry Foster, File Number 71219 (filed 23 Jul 1914), (informant: George W. Farqulas, Mont Alto, PA); original certificate at Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, New Castle, PA.
  7. [S207] 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin, Harry Foster household, National Archives, (Harry Foster, 41, PA/PA/PA, md16y, carpenter; Hattie, 35, PA/NY/PA, 3child/3lvg; Fred, 6, PA/PA/PA, son; Florence, 9, PA/PA/PA, dau; Harold, 14, PA/PA/PA, son).

William H. Foster1

b. circa 1873, d. 13 October 1892
Family
FatherLevi Foster1 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1 b. c 1836
     William H. Foster was born circa 1873 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1 He married Sarah O. McClimans.2 He died on 13 October 1892.3

Family

Sarah O. McClimans b. Oct 1863
Children

Citations

  1. [S151] 1880 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Franklin Tp., Ward 3, Levi Forester [sic] household, National Archives, (Levi Forester [sic], 47, PA/Ire/PA, carpenter; Nancy E., 47, PA/PA/PA; James, G., 27, PA/PA/PA, son, painter; Mamie H., 13, PA/PA/PA, dau; Harry, 13, PA/PA/PA, son; William H., 7, PA/PA/PA, son; Jennie G., 4, PA/PA/PA).
  2. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Herbert J. Quinn and Mary E. Foster, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  3. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, Thomas R. Shuffstall and Sarah O. Foster, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S1312] Erie County (PA) Marriages, Charles H. Foster and Lottie Thomas, familysearch.org, familysearch.org.

Jennie Gertrude Foster1

b. May 1872
Family
FatherLevi Foster1 b. 1 May 1836, d. 5 Sep 1910
MotherNancy Hays1 b. c 1836
     Jennie Gertrude Foster was born in May 1872 in Venango County, Pennsylvania.1 She was the daughter of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays.1

Citations

  1. [S152] 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Venango Co., Sugarcreek Tp., Levi Foster household, National Archives, (Levi Foster, Feb 1836, PA/PA/PA, wd, carpenter; Gertrude, May 1872, PA/PA/PA, dau, servant).

Ambrett McClelland1

Family
     Ambrett McClelland married W. L. Smith.1 She and W. L. Smith were divorced on 6 June 1894.1 She married James Buchanan Foster, son of Levi Foster and Nancy Hays, on 21 April 1897 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.1

Family 1

W. L. Smith

Family 2

James Buchanan Foster b. 5 Oct 1856, d. 28 Jun 1913

Citations

  1. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, James Buchanan Foster and Ambrett McClelland, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

W. L. Smith1

Family
     W. L. Smith married Ambrett McClelland.1 He and Ambrett McClelland were divorced on 6 June 1894.1

Family

Ambrett McClelland

Citations

  1. [S10] Venango County (PA) Marriage License, James Buchanan Foster and Ambrett McClelland, Registrar & Recorder's Office, Courthouse, Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.