Burial: St. Boniface Cemetery, Cambria County, Pa.
Residence: Bet. 1943 - 1945, Patton, Cambria County, Pa.Burial: St. Boniface Cemetery, Cambria County, Pa.
E-mail from Patricia Burchfield 16 Oct 2006:
Francis Peter Gill died on 5/17-18/1895, this is what was stated on Helen's
marriage license to Peter Offret. I have seen where someone stated that she
was only married to Peter Offret for 3 years but I have no idea if this was
the case. I wonder what became of Peter Offret, if he died, or if they were
divorced? I have a feeling that the marriage was possibly annulled. My
reason for this is that Helen was catholic and was buried catholic and is
buried at St. Bernard Cemetery in Hastings. She and Peter Offret were
married at the County Courthouse in Evensburg on 6/28/1897. Had she stayed
married to Peter then I doubt very much that she would have been able to
have a catholic burial.
==========================06/01&2/1900 Fed Census, Hastings Borough, Cambria Co., PA., Offret, Peter 35 (July 1864) France married 3 yrs, immigrated 1880, in US 20 yrs, NA, Father born Austria Mother born France coal miner. Offret, Helen 45 (Dec 1854) France married 3 yrs 0 children born and living Parents born France immigrated 1880 in US 20 yrs. Offret,*Frank 31, (May 1869) France single coal miner listed as son. Offret, Peter 17 (Dec 1882) France, (son) coal miner. Offret, Louis 15 (March 1885) PA (son) coal miner. Offret, Eddie 14 (March 1886) PA (son) coal miner. Offret, John 13 (June 1887) PA (son). Offret, William 12 (July 1887) PA (son). Offret, Albert 5 (Sept 1891) PA (son). Heritage Quest Series T623, Roll 1389, page 265.
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Obituary claimed Helen was born 1851 in Laon, France
IGI Entry has birth place as , Bretagne Province, France
============The family name Johncour is also spelled Joncour, and sometimes Jonker, Junker, and even Yonker
Most of the early family members didn't read or write English. Spelling was sometimes based on what the name sounded like. Helen Orford Johncour could read & write english.
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E-mail from Patricia Burchfield 16 Oct 2006:
Francis Peter Gill died on 5/17-18/1895, this is what was stated on Helen's
marriage license to Peter Offret. I have seen where someone stated that she
was only married to Peter Offret for 3 years but I have no idea if this was
the case. I wonder what became of Peter Offret, if he died, or if they were
divorced? I have a feeling that the marriage was possibly annulled. My
reason for this is that Helen was catholic and was buried catholic and is
buried at St. Bernard Cemetery in Hastings. She and Peter Offret were
married at the County Courthouse in Evensburg on 6/28/1897. Had she stayed
married to Peter then I doubt very much that she would have been able to
have a catholic burial.
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Cemetery listing for St. Bernard's can be found at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/obit/1995obit01.html
compiled by Lisa Baker at lisa_18406@msn.com===============
Birth & Death info from Family Tree/History book by Patricia Airhart Burchfield & verified by Rosann GillHelen and her family immigrated with her sister Mary Francis (who was Burchfield's grandmother) in 1880, when Mary Frances was 8. Their Uncle & Aunt came with them and cared for Mary Frances.
Spelling of last name different for Helen (and siblings) than for her father.
According to Rosann Gill, Helen was a seamstress in Paris, France before coming to the USA.
Gill, Rosanna
Spangler St
Hastings, PA 16646-0506
(814) 247-6668Appears in 1910 Census, and as Helen Offret in 1900 census, but not in 1890 for PA.
Name & birth place missing from death certificate for William Gill, son (handwriting difficult to read)
newspaper article about his death lists mother as Hellen GillSocial Security Application for Albert B. Gill lists mother as "Helen Yonker"
1920 Census lists her as Helen Orford Gill.
===According to Family History by Patricia Burchfield, Helen had to have a few toes removed because of diabetes.
According to Family History by Patricia Burchfield, Helen's obituary from Hastings Newspaper on 6/25/1929:
Mrs. Helen Gill, aged 78, widow of Frank Gill, died last night at her home. She is survived by four sons, Frank, Peter, Louis and Albert Gill, all of this place, and is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Harvey (should be Harry or Henry) Williams, Patton
Mrs. Ernest Labelle, Hastings
Peter J. Joncour, Barnesboro
William Joncour, Hutzdale
James Joncour, Patton
Jack and Frank Joncour both of France.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday morning in St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.=====================================
Burial: St. Bernard Cemetery, Hastings, Cambria County, Pa.
Immigration: 1880
Medical Information: Had a few toes removed because of Diabetes.
Naturalization: 1888, France
Residence: 1920, 167 Spangler St., Hastings, Cambria County, Pa.=======================
From Susan Bearer:Daughter of Pierre Joncour & Yvonne (Susan) Simon
2 1 Helen Orford Joncour 78 B. 1851 Laon, France married D. 06/24/1929 Hastings, PA Francis Peter (Frank) Gill 57 B. Ireland
D. 05/15/1895 Hastings, PA
Children of Helen Orford Joncour & Francis Peter (Frank) Gill
Frank F., Peter, Louis B., Eddie?, John, William Murl, Albert Bernard
Frank is listed in the St. Bernard Cemetery under Frank Gillian records taken from the Cambria County registration of death.
Helen (Helene Guillon) married Peter Offret 06/28/ 1897. Cambria County Marriage Application & License Index # 74-1 License Vol-Pg. 14 - 590.
06/01&2/1900 Fed Census, Hastings Borough, Cambria Co., PA., Offret, Peter 35 (July 1864) France married 3 yrs, immigrated 1880, in US 20 yrs, NA, Father born Austria Mother born France coal miner. Offret, Helen 45 (Dec 1854) France married 3 yrs 0 children born and living Parents born France immigrated 1880 in US 20 yrs. Offret,*Frank 31, (May 1869) France single coal miner listed as son. Offret, Peter 17 (Dec 1882) France, (son) coal miner. Offret, Louis 15 (March 1885) PA (son) coal miner. Offret, Eddie 14 (March 1886) PA (son) coal miner. Offret, John 13 (June 1887) PA (son). Offret, William 12 (July 1887) PA (son). Offret, Albert 5 (Sept 1891) PA (son). Heritage Quest Series T623, Roll 1389, page 265.
04/16/1910 Spangler Street, Hastings, PA. Elder & Susquehanna Twp. Cambria County Census. Gill, Helen 56, widowed, 10 children - 6 living, born in France, parents from France. John 23, coal miner, born in PA. William 20, coal miner, born in PA. Albert 15, born in PA. Heritage Quest Series: T624 Roll: 1323 Page 260
01/07/1920 Spangler Street, Hastings, PA. Elder Township, Cambria County Census. Helen 60, immigration 1880, naturalized 1888, Son, Peter 38, coal miner, immigration, 1880, naturalized 1888. Brother, James Johncour 49, coal miner, immigration 1887, alien. Living beside son Albert, his wife Blanche & their daughter Orvetta. Heritage Quest: Series T625 Roll 1546 Page 100
Helen was Patricia Burchfield’s (Arizona) Great Grandmother. Pat said that Frank & Helen also brought Helen’s sister Mary Frances age 8, & the Aunt & Uncle [unknown at this time] that raised Mary Frances.
Hastings, June 24, 1929
Mrs. Helen Gill, aged 78, widow of Frank Gill, died last night at her home. She is survived by four sons, Frank, Peter, Louis & Albert Gill, all of this place, and is survived by Mrs. Harvey [should be Harry] Williams, Patton, Mrs. Ernest LaBelle, Hastings, Peter Johncour, Barnesboro. William Joncour Houtzdale, James Joncour, Patton, Jack & Frank Joncour, both of France. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday morning in St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Johnstown Tribune 06/25/1929
Mrs. Helen Gill
HASTINGS, June 25-Mrs. Helen Gill, aged 78 years, died of a complication of diseases at her home here at 8:30 o'clock last night.
The deceased's husband, Frank Gill preceded her to the grave. She is survived by four sons, Frank, Peter, Louis and Albert Gill all of Hastings. She also leaves these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Harvey Williams, of Patton; Mrs. Ernest Laballe, of Hastings; Peter J. Joncour of Barnesboro; William Joncour, of Houtzdale; James Joncour, of Patton, and Jack and Frank Joncour, both of France.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning in St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery, in charge of Undertaker H. J. Easly.Burial St. Bernard Cemetery
Helen - Right side in the middle of the cemetery. Frank is listed in the St. Bernard Cemetery under Frank Gillian records from the Cambria County registration of death.
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1900 United States Federal Census
about Peter Offret
Name: Peter Offret
Home in 1900: Hastings, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: France
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Helen
Race: White
Occupation: View Image
Immigration Year: 1880
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter Offret 35
Helen Offret 45
Frank Offret 31
Peter Offret 17
Louis Offret 15
Eddie Offret 14
John Offret 13
William Offret 12
Albert Offret 5
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1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Helen Gill
Name: Helen Gill
Age in 1910: 56
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: France
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: France
Mother's Birth Place: France
Home in 1910: Hastings, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Helen Gill 56
John Gill 23
William Gill 20
Albert Gill 15
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1920 United States Federal Census Record
about Helen Orford Gill
Name: Helen Orford Gill
Home in 1920: Hastings, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Age: 60 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: France
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: France
Mother's Birth Place: France
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Female
Home owned: Own
Year of Immigration: 1880
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 201
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Helen Orford Gill 60
Peter Gill 38
James Johnson 49
SSN Death Index:
Fred GILL
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1924
Death Date: 28 Feb 1999
Social Security Number: 211-12-8605
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Pennsylvania
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 16646
Localities: Hastings, Cambria, PennsylvaniaFrom ancestry.com:
Name: Fred C. Gill
SSN: 211-12-8605
Last Residence: 16646 Hastings, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 27 Jun 1924
Died: 28 Feb 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 )Military Service: WWII
Residence: 1945, RD 4, Johnstown, Pa.
Lionel was a licensed pilot. Served on the Board of Trustees of Center Community Hospital for 15 years, from 1970 to 1986. During that time, he was twice elected vice president and served twice as President. He also volunteered as the hospitals snack bar cashier from 1987-2001. In the 1980's he was a board member of the Centre County Airport Authority and served as terminal manager at University Park Airport.
Burial: Port Matilda Cemetery, St. College, Pa.
Graduation: 1942, Barnesboro, Pa. High School
Military service: WWII
Residence: 2004, Steel Hollow Road, Julian, Pa.
Retirement: 1986, Engineering Dept. West Penn Power, State College, Pa.
The following article was taken from the Gettysburg Tribune on June 3, 1932:
Mr. & Mrs P. T. Gindlesperger had as guests recently at their home in Biglerville, Miss Kathryn Johncour and Clinton Johncour of Johnstown, and Robert Hemminger of Davidsville.More About Harold Johncour:
Military service: WWII - US Army---------
From Peter J oncour:All of this information is about my grandfather Harold C. Johncour (son of Sylvester and Amanda) not about Harold R. Johncour. Ironically I discovered this because I was looking at the family tree to see how I am related to Sandy Zimmerman, who has recently found me on facebook, and is the daughter of Harold R. Johncour.
My validation for moving this information is the fact that my grandmothers maiden name is Gindlesperger and I am named after her father Peter. His home in Biglerville (where my grandma grew up) is the one referenced. The Kathryn Johncour they refer to is my grandfathers sister. I also have more information on the WWII Army service if needed. That is of particular importance to me since he flew on the B-24 Bomber in WWII and I now fly the B-1 Bomber for the Air Force, my wife flies the B-52 Bomber for the Air Force and my brother is a helicopter and airplane pilot for the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, my grandfather died when I was 10, so he either thinks we are crazy and would have talked us out of it, or he is very proud!
As always I will continue to update the information from my family as I can. It is definitely going to need updated in Jan since my wife is pregnant with our first child!
What is the best way to look at the entire family tree? Is it just by navigating page by page through the website?
===========Social Security Death Index
about H. Clinton Johncour
Name: H. Clinton Johncour
SSN: 209-05-9864
Last Residence: 17222 Fayetteville, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 6 Oct 1913
Last Benefit: 17222 Fayetteville, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Died: Jun 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 )