Horden is a colliery village 6-3/4 mi NW of Hartlepool in the district of St. Mary
Christ ChurchBirth Certificate Microfische 6102222(17), 1449531, or 6102223(15), 1449532
Fisch GS#6102223
General Index
Births registered in England & Wales
Months of Oct-Dec 1914
District: Easington
Folio 10a, page 925www.pro.gov.uk/about/frc/
certificate.services@ons.gov.ukBased on comments written in photo albums, including newspaper articles:
Dad visited his uncle
Alex Pringle
James Street, Fence Houses
Miss E. PringleDad's home in Horden was
104 New 7th StAunt Lizzie
Aunt Essie (?)
Aunt Maynie
Larry & Dot Hanlon
The Wrights
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Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943
about William Cuthbert Pringle
Name: William Cuthbert Pringle
Arrival Date: 1 Oct 1923
Age: 8 Years
Estimated birth year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Ethnic Background: English
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Ship Name: Megantic
Port of Arrival: Boston, Massachusetts
Friend's Name: Hunter Binter
Last Residence: England
Birthplace: Horden, England
Microfilm Roll Number: 285====================================
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about William C Pringle
Name: William C Pringle
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales
State: Pennsylvania
County or City: Westmoreland
Enlistment Date: 27 Apr 1942
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania
Enlistment City: Pittsburgh
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Pharmacist
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 114
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SSN Death Record:William PRINGLE
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1914
Death Date: 5 Mar 1997
Social Security Number: 190-01-6678
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Pennsylvania
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 15601
Localities: Gbg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Pauline didn't have a middle name. She later used her maiden name as a middle name.
The family story is that she was very sickly when she was born, and they thought she would die soon, so they wanted to have her baptized. The priest didn't like the middle name they had picked out, and they didn't want to wait to think of another name. (The middle name might have been Ruth)
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Obituary at: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/index.html?mode=view&obit_id=138580Pauline G. Pringle
Greensburg
Formerly of Hastings and St. Lawrence, Pa.Pauline G. Pringle, 88, of Greensburg, formerly of Hastings and St. Lawrence, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born April 13, 1919, in Hastings to the late William and Della (Leiden) Gill and also was predeceased by her husband, William C. Pringle, in 1997; infant sister, Mary Elizabeth, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Gill. Pauline was a member of Cathedral Parish Catholic Church, Greensburg; an active volunteer in the Greensburg community, where she was instrumental in starting the Greensburg Community Federal Credit Union, and involved with the Girl Scouts. Surviving are children William R. (Linda) Pringle, of Woodlynn, Thomas H. (Dina) Pringler, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kathleen C. (Michael) Davy, of Gaithersburg, Md.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers William R. Gill, of Auburn, Ala., and Robert F. Gill, of Maryland, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at STEVENS FUNERAL HOME INC., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton, which will be the site of a vigil for the deceased. Benedictine fathers will celebrate funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton. Committal in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family requests memorials to St. Emma Monastery, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.stevensfh.com.
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1930 United States Federal Census about Pauline Gill
Name: Pauline Gill
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in 1930: McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania
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Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Della M Gill
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation:Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
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Household Members:
Name Age
Della M Gill 42
Mary Gill 12
Pauline Gill 10
Milliance Gill 9
Robert Gill 8
Picture Postcard of Wm Murl Gill postmarked Jul 13, 1908
Addressed to "Miss Della Leiden / St Lawrence / Penna"
"I thought I would drop you one of my cards.
Are you afraid to go home in the dark? If you are afraid
Let me know ['answer soon' written sideways].
From a friend,
Wm Gill"
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Death Certificate gives date of birth as July 16, 1888, but cemetery record at web sites
http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/cems/chStLaw01.html
and http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~canterbury/Chest/StLawrenceCm.html
claim it was 17 Jul 1888.
Cause of Death listed as: Being struck by express train on Panhandle R.R.
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according to newspaper article:
The North Cambria News
Hastings, PA, Thursday March 10, 1921
March 3, 1921
William Gill, aged 33 yrs
boarded 9:15 train out of Pittsburgh
Slept past 2 stops, about a mile
His mother: Helen Gill
Brothers: Frank, Peter, Louis, & Albert
all of Hastings, PA
Wife's parents: Jacob Leiden
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1920 Census
Cambria Hastings PA
Enum. Dist #167
Owned house
Dad & mother born in France
Barber owned shop
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From Susan Bearer:Son of Helen Orford Joncour
[Pierre] & Francis Peter (Frank) Gill3 6 William Murl Gill B. 07/17/1889 Hastings, PA
m. 02/06/1916 D. 03/03/1921 McDonald, PA
Mary Della Leiden
B. 01/12/1888 St. Lawrence, Cambria Co.D. 11/11/1967 Greensburg, PA
D/O Jacob Leiden & Barbara Abel
Children of William Murl Gill & Mary Della Leiden
Mary Elizabeth, Pauline, William Robert, Robert Francis
Cambria County Marriage Records
Index page 101-1 1916 Leiden, Della, Guillon, William License Vol-pg 52-469
St. Lawrence Church Marriage Records Gillon, William, Hastings, son of omitted
Married February 6, 1916
Leiden, Della, d. Jacob Leiden and Barbara Abel
Wit: Margaret Leiden and Honzuis Leiden
Note: The Gills from Hastings were from France, and is some of these old records the name spelled is Gill-on or Gill-er. Barbara Abel was the daughter of Henry Abel & Elizabeth Yahner.
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 3yrs 0 children born and living Parents born France immigrated 1880 in US 20yrs. 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
1920 Spangler Street, Hastings, PA Cambria County. William 29, barber, proprietor. Della 31. Mary 2 3/12. Pauline 8/12.
Heritage Quest Series T625, Roll 1546, Page 99.
Hastings, Newspaper article dated 1921
William Gill, aged 33 years, a former well known young man of this place, was instantly killed about 10 o’clock last Thursday night when he was walking on the main line of the R.R.R. and was hit by a fast express train near McDonald, PA.
Mr. Gill had been in Pittsburgh and had boarded the 9:15 train out of that city for his home in McDonald. He went to sleep on the train and did not awaken until two stations past his destination, a distance of about a mile. He left the train and started back to McDonald on foot, walking on the railroad. While on his way he was struck by a fast express train and instantly killed.
Deceased had conducted a barber shop here until a year ago, when he sold out and went to McDonald where he purchased and conducted a barber shop.
Beside his wife he is survived by three children, Mary, Pauline and William; his mother Mrs. Helen Gill, and four brothers, _________(unreadable) Gill, Peter is Gill and Albert Gill, all of this place. The remains were shipped to Patton Saturday evening and were taken to the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leiden in St. Lawrence. The funeral was held at 10 o’clock Monday morning from the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Tribune Democrat 11/13/1967
GILL-Mrs. Mary Della, 79, St. Lawrence, died at 10:10 p.m. Nov. 11, 1967. Born Jan. 12, 1888, in St. Lawrence, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Abel) Leiden. Preceded in death by husband, William, March 3, 1921, and a daughter. Survived by these children: Miss Mary Elizabeth, Rockville, Md; Mrs. William Pringle, Greensburg; William Robert, Auburn, Ala.; and Robert Francis, Schenectady, N.Y.; also 10 grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Albert Rhoa, Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Margaret, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Leo, Edward and Clete, all of Cleveland. Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Joseph E. Stevens Funeral Home, Patton, where Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Raphael Schatzel, OSB. Interment, church cemetery.
Burial: St. Lawrence Cemetery, Chest Township, Cambria County, PA C37,4
From Death Certificate:
Social Security Number: 185-12-6813
Name Mary Della (Odilia) Leiden Gill============================
1930 United States Federal Census about Della M Gill
Name: Della M Gill
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in 1930: McDonald, Washington, Pennsylvania
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Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
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Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Della M Gill 42
Mary Gill 12
Pauline Gill 10
Milliance Gill 9
Robert Gill 8
No birth or date given, but preceeds another entry for a Mary Elizabeth in Leo Leiden's book
Most likely died during (or shortly after) child birth
Birth months listed in 1900 census
Leo Leiden Family History
Mr. and Mrs. Leiden, who came from Germany, settled in St.Lawrence, Pennsylvania, because their doctor suggested they move near the pine forests so as to get relief for Mrs. Leiden who had catarrh. Father Gallitzin had made Northern Cambria County famous and so it was recommended as the logical place for them. They first settled at Chest Springs where they resided for several years before moving to St. Lawrence.
Jacob built the house where Pat and now Joe lives
In letters from Catharina Leyden Flink (sister of Adam J. Leiden) to Elizabeth Leyden (wife of Adam J. Leiden) frequently refers to Jacob John by his middle name (just John).
Handwritten submission form has birth date 3 Dec 1857
Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002
about Edward C Leiden
Name: Edward C Leiden
Birth Date: Est. 1900
Birth State: Pennsylvania
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence City: Euclid
Residence County: Cuyahoga
Residence State: Ohio
Residence Country: United States
Death Date: 12 Sep 1979
Hospital of Death: Long-Term Care Facilities
City of Death: Geauga County
County of Death: Geauga
Certificate: 063605
Age at Death: 79
Certifier: Physician
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Social Security Number: 264-24-0703
Marital Status: Never Married
Census Tract: 1527
Christening record on page 51
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They were married in this country, not Prussia
Family rumor was that they were related, but not very close (maybe 2nd cousin)
Also rumored that she followed him to this country
His middle name was probably JohnCorrespondence to Leo Leiden from Germany:
He immigrated to USA about 1848
Last name spelled Leyden on some original records
Family tradition is he immigrated to avoid the military draft in Germany
Married in Holy Trinity Church, Philadelphia PA on 3 Mar 1851
Early records indicate he was a grocer
Was naturalized and became a US citizen 30 Sep 1856 in the US District court of Philadelphia
Died 1 Nov 1882, buried in St. Lawrence, PA===============================
St. Peter the Apostle, 1019 N. Fifth St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123-1459
Found a stillborn baby girl, daughter of Mrs. Leiden
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On 13 Jul 1871 (Cambria Freeman)
Mr. Adam Leiden of Chest Township, sailed from New York yesterday (Wed) for the Fatherland, whither he goes to look after property of considerable value in his native town of Starbruck, and the ownership of which he is one of the heirs. Our wishes attend him for a safe and prosperous journey and a speedy return.
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According to Leo Leiden book:
Mr. and Mrs. Leiden, who came from Germany,settled in St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania, because their doctor suggested they move near the pine forests so as to get relief for Mrs. Leiden who had catarrh. Father Gallitzin had made Northern Cambria County famous and so it was recommended as the logical place for them. They first settled at Chest Springs where they resided for several years before moving to St. Lawrence.According to later notes:
Leyden evidently is the German spelling of the name. Soon after their marriage the name must have been changed to the English spelling.The Leiden family lived in the Philadelphia area, but evidently moved several times. Limited sacramental records are registered at different churches in different parts of the city. The Leidens moved to Boyertown, PA for a couple of years in the early 1860's.
Family tradition is that to get relief for Elizabeth, who had catarrh, the doctor suggested that they move near the pine forests, and since Fr. Gallitzen had made Cambria County famous, it seemed to be the l ogical place for them. They moved to northern Cambria County about 1864 and probably lived a short time in Chest Springs. In 5 June 1865, Adam purchased property in St. Boniface and the family moved there until 18 February of 1867, when he purchased 89 acres in St. Lawrence from John Ballweber. Cost of farm was $1,100. In this Ballweber house, Adam opened the first tavern / hotel in the village of St. Lawrence.He soon opened the first tavern / hotel in the village of St. Lawrence. During the summer of 1868, he built a new building which became their home and a hotel and in later years a store and post office. During the next several years, Adam purchased several tracts of land, large and small, in St. Lawrence and in Chest Springs. One of these was in Waltz Farm, which he later sold to his son, Jacob.
3 Apr 1869 Adam purchased a large plot of land bordering on his farm (about 893 acres)
12 July 1871 Adam made a return trip to Germany, "to look after property of considerable value in his native town of Saarbruck, and the ownership of which he is one of the heirs." (Quotation from Cambria Freeman of 13 July 1871)
15 Apr 1872 Adam traded his property in St. Boniface to John Thomas for 89 acres in St. Lawrence, also bordering on his farm. Now known as the Thomas place.
2 May 1872 Adam purchased for $1000 the Waltz Farm, also in St. Lawrence and bordering on his other property. This farm injcluded 100 acres, 40 acres cleared, a two story log house and log barn, both in state of dilapidation and decay.
1875 - Adam purchased four different properties in Chest Springs at sherriff sales.
14 Jun 1876"
Adam and Elizabeth sold the Waltz place to their son, John
Adam sold to Elizabeth: Four pieces of real estate in Chest Springs, three tracts in St. Lawrence, all farm equipment, animals, tools and all household furniture, etc.
Elizabeth gave Adam her power of attorney11Feb 1879 PF Carney purchased for $430.00 the Leiden homestead at sherriff sale to pay debt of Adam Leiden to Fisher & Co. It was then a two story plank house weatherboarded, one large bank barn, frame barn, and other outbuildings
July 1880 Some timber sold for $12,000
3 Aug 1880 - Elizabeth received from county treasurer deed for two properties 433 acres and 389 acres. This was evidently a taxs sale of these properties (1876 and 1877 taxes not paid)
30 Apr 1881 - Elizabeth & Adam Leiden sold to PF Karney one of the Chest Springs properties for $500 in cosideration on urchase price of Leiden homestead.
Jul 1881 - Jacob Leiden was appointed guardian of younger son, Henry.
8 Sep 1881 - Sheriff sale to Carney recorded.
8 Sep 1881 - Elizabeth bought farm back for $3,5001 Nov 1882 - Adam died. Buried in St. Lawrence
9 Jun 1886 - Jacob and Henry purchased a property near the Leiden homestead as a home for Elizabeth and Catherine
21 Mar 1896 - Elizabeth sold the farm to Henry. It is now described as 100 acres, 75 acres cleared, a large two story weatherboarded house, large frame barn, and other outbuildings
25 May 1898 - Elizabeth sold three other properties in Chest Springs.
1916 - Elizabeth estate transferred to Jacob and Henry
17 Sep 1916 - Elizabeth's home purchased in 1886 sold to George Warner
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He is said to have committed suicide, but the family believes he was killed
Birth records found in Martinstein records 1823-1835
According to correspondence to Leo Leiden from somebody in Germany:
Last name sometimes Leiden
Probably second cousin of Adam
Came to US sometime after Adam came
(Family tradition is that she followed him. He said that since she followed him, he might as well marry her)
Died 6 Oct 1915, buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery, St. Lawrence, PAAdam probably died before 1900
The 1900 census lists Eliza living with a grandson (Seassil? Cecil?)
The 1910 census lists Elizabeth living by herself.
The 1910 census also states that Eliza (and presumably Adam) immigrated in 18501900 census for Chest Twnshp, PA
Elizabeth, born Jan 1828, age 72
Seassil (Cecil?), born Feb 1886, age 14, grandson1910 census for Chest Twnshp, PA has Elizabeth living alone
Died in her 40's, might have been mentally retarded
According to timeline from Leo Leiden, he died May 1870
Appears on 1860 Census in Philadelphia Ward 19
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According to Wanda Pirtle Cronauer, whose husband is a descendent of Herman Leiden:JOHN LEIDEN (Source: 1860 PA Census Philadelphia Ward 19, Leiden, Adam and Elizabeth, Jacob, Catherine, John, 2 PA.), b. 1858, Saint Lawrence, Cambria, Pennsylvania; d. Aft. 1860, PA.
Notes for JOHN LEIDEN:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about John Leiden
Name: John Leiden
Age in 1860: 2
Birthplace: PA
Home in 1860: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, PA
Gender: Male
Head of Household: James Mcaloon
Must have died between 1860 and 1870 does not appear on any census aftert his oneAccording to timeline from Leo Leiden, he died May 1870Appears on 1860 Census in Philadelphia Ward 19
More About JOHN LEIDEN:
Burial: May 1870, Saint Lawrence, Cambria, Pennsylvania
listed as an adopted child in 1880 census for Cambria County, Chester Township,Saint Lawrence
Could be adopted child of Henry and Barbara, however============
According to Wanda Pirtle Cronauer, whose husband is a descendent of Herman Leiden:WILLIAM BOYLES (Source: 1880 PA Census Cambria Saint Lawrence District 205 Niebauer, Michael and Barbara, Wm Boyles Age: 7 estbirth year: abt 1873 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: Adam Mother's name: Eliza Mother's birthplace: PA Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male.), b. 1873, Ohio.
Notes for WILLIAM BOYLES:
1880 United States Federal Census Record
about Wm Boyles
Name: Wm Boyles
Age: 7
Est birth: <1873>
Birthplace: Ohio
Relationship to head-of-household: Son
Home in 1880: Saint Lawrence, Cambria, PA
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father's name: Adam Leiden
Father Born: ---
Mother's name: Eliza Leiden
Mother Born: PA
listed as an adopted child in 1880 census for Cambria County, Chester Township,Saint Lawrence
Could be adopted child of Henry and Barbara, however
Family History - Leo Leiden book
Gable: History of Cambria Co., Pa., 1926
Vol II, p. 961
Henry Abel, deceased, was a prominent pioneer of Cambria Co. He was born in Germany on Nov 2, 1824, and in 1852 emmigrated to the U.S. and settled on land three miles north of Hastings. He purchased 128 acres of land and became a prosperous farmer and breeder of heavy draft horses. He was an expert horseman. He died in January, 1901. Before coming to America, Mr.Abel served in the German army and was a member of the Emperor's bodyguard. He was a member of the Catholic church, served for many years as a school director in Elder Twp., and in politics was a Democrat. He is buried at St. Boniface, Cambria Co.l His first wife, Elizabeth (Yahner) Abel died in 1864. To this union six children were born:
John, Hastings, Pa.
Barbara, sife of Jacob Leiden, both deceased
Mary, wife of William Warner, St. Lawrence, Pa
Joseph, who located in the state of Washington in 1889, died in 1905
Theresa, wife of Philip Kibler, St. Lawrence, Pa
Paul, who died in infancyIn 1865 Mr. Able was married to Mis Margaret Glasser, who was born at Bethlehem, Pa., and who died in October, 1921. To them eleven children were born, as follows: Emma, wife of George Gearhart, of Thomas Mills, Pa.; Regin, in religion known as Sister Mary Thais, Sisters of Mercy, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Martha, wife of Edward Waltz, of Graterford, Pa.; Agness, wife of C. X. Miller, Hastings, Pa.; Elizabeth, who died at the age of four years; Phlip B., a member of the Christian Brothers, Oakland, Calif; Peter C., or Norristown, Pa.; Frank J., of Hastings, Pa.; Edward W., of Ashville, Pa.; V.T. Abel, the subject of this sketch; and Anna, twin sister of V.T. Abel, who died at the age of 26 years.
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1900 United States Federal Census
about Henry E Abel
Name: Henry E Abel
Home in 1900: Elder, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Age: 75
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Germany
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Margaret
Race: White
Occupation: View Image
Immigration Year: 1850
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry E Abel 75
Margaret Abel 57
Edward Abel 20
Annie Abel 19
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about Henry Abel
Name: Henry Abel
Home in 1880: Elder, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Prussia
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Margaret
Father's birthplace: Prussia
Mother's birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Abel 53
Margaret Abel 39
Joseph Abel 18
Emily Abel 14
Rachael Abel 12
Martha Abel 10
Agnes Abel 10
Philip Abel 7
Peter Abel 5
Francis Abel 3
Edward Abel 11M
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Details of children of Margaret Glasser taken from:
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/family.aspx?tid=2676108&pid=-1162853457&sid=-1162846137
Owner: BillPurcell75
Leo Leiden book - family history for Henry Abel quotes Gable, History of Cambria Co, 1926, where Elizabeth's death is claimed to be 1864, not 1865
buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery at Hart's Sleeping Place, Cambria,Pennsylvania
Valentine Yahner was one of the stone masons that laid the foundation for a church in St. Lawrence
Leo Leiden book quotes family history book "Portrait and Biographical Cyclopedia of Cambria Co., 1896
Valentine Yahner was born, reared and educated in Bavaria in the southern part of Germany. He came in 1831 to Bellefonte where he worked for two years at his trade of stone mason being principally engaged around furnaces. He then removed to Glen Connell, now Chest Township, and purchased a small tract of woodland which he cleared and owned up to 1839. In that year he sold and removed to Elder Township, where he purchased a 240 acre tract on which was a small clearning and a few improvements. Here he spent the remainder of his life in clearing, farming and improving his land. He was born in February 14, 1804 and died April 15, 1859. He was a good citizen, a Democrat, and married at Bellefonte, Christine Chardon, who was of French descent. She was born in Alsace-Lorraine and died December 26, 1880, age 78. They had three children: Paul; Elizabeth, who married Henry Abel and died in 1861 at the age of 27; and John, a merchant of Patton.
From letter of Emma Thomas--
"It is quite an interesting and romantic story about how our great grandparents left their native land, met aboard ship and were married after reaching America."
"When our grandparents were first married neither one could speak the other's language. And wouldn't you know it, to be sure the German pervailed 'Dutchland ober alles'."
1870 census has her living with Paul Yahner
1870 census also lists Martin Yahner & Elizabeth Yahner, both 46, from Baden & France, resp.
Are they related?Handwritten submission form has Christina Chardon