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     Ralph Sheasley Claypool was born in 1899 at Pennsylvania.² He married Carrie Mabel Morrow, daughter of William James Morrow and Mary Catherine Manning, after 9 January 1920.² Ralph Sheasley Claypool was buried on 27 April 1977 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920; and is listed living with another family, is still single and works at a Glassworks. He was listed as a resident in Ralph Sheasley Claypool and Carrie Mabel Claypool's household in the census report in April 1930 This daughter of Mary and her husband, Ralph are recorded as roomers at time of this census at 1411 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.³ Mary Catherine Morrow resided at 1411 Orr Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1931; Also living with her was son Hary Morrow, and her son in law, Ralph Claypool. Also a McCawley.Charles & Mollie.⁴

     Edward Alton Dubrock was born on 26 August 1904.² He married Emily Elizabeth Morrow, daughter of William James Morrow and Mary Catherine Manning, on 26 September 1924. Edward Alton Dubrock died on 13 January 1983 at age 78.³ He was buried on 17 January 1983 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     Lyle Alvin Pitner was buried at California. He married Martha Minerva Morrow, daughter of William James Morrow and Mary Catherine Manning, on 14 November 1921.¹ Lyle Alvin Pitner died in 1971.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Slagle was born on 2 May 1905 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 She married William John Morrow, son of William James Morrow and Mary Catherine Manning, circa 1925. Sarah Elizabeth Slagle was buried on 6 July 1994 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Slagle Find-a-Grave.com ID # 85205381.
     She was listed as a resident in Rev Samuel Earr Slagle and Carrie Slagle's household in the census report on 1 June 1910 at 1366 Johnson Ave, Wicksboro, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of circa 1925,her married name was Morrow. Sarah Elizabeth Morrow and William John Morrow lived in 1931 at 1159 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁷ Sarah Elizabeth Morrow and William John Morrow resided at 1159 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1935; John is listed as a laborer in this city directory.⁸ Sarah Elizabeth Morrow was listed as a resident in John W Morrow and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow's household in the census report in April 1950 at 1159 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁹

     Hazel Margarette Yount was born circa 1907 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married David Wilbert Morrow, son of William James Morrow and Mary Catherine Manning, on 26 February 1927.² Hazel Margarette Yount died on 13 August 2000.³ She was buried on 13 August 2000 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Hazel Margarette Yount Find-a-Grave.com ID # 130122328.
     Her married name was Morrow. She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Near Buttermilk Falls, Troy Hill Rd, Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She was listed as a resident in David Wilbert Morrow and Hazel Margarette Morrow's household in the census report in April 1930 at 1367 Johnson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Texas.⁵ She and David Wilbert Morrow lived in 1931 at 1367 Johnston Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁶ Hazel Margarette Morrow resided with David Wilbert Morrow and Hazel Margarette Morrow at 1154 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1935.⁷ She was listed as a resident in David Wilbert Morrow and Hazel Margarette Morrow's household in the census report on 2 April 1940 at 1154 Orr Ave, KIttanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁸

     Thomas Luther Ogden was born on 13 June 1888 at DuBois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He married Margaret Elvie Morrow, daughter of David W. Morrow and Susannah Hays, on 4 February 1919 at Oil City, Pennsylvania.³ Thomas Luther Ogden was buried in 1958 at St Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Twp, Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; in row 6.⁴ He died in 1958.
     He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at 523 E Dubois Ave, Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.⁵ He witnessed a visit to John and Emily Miller home on 4 March 1927 at Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was employed in a general repair shop as a machinest. on 29 April 1930.⁷ He and Margaret Elvie Morrow appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at 911 Fifth Ave, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Thomas personal value was listed as $23.00. He answered no to question about whether a veteran of any military or naval service.⁷ Thomas Luther Ogden and Margaret Elvie Ogden resided at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in April 1935.⁸ Thomas Luther Ogden was listed as a resident in John Henry Miller and Emily Catherine Miller's household in the census report on 9 April 1940 at East Side Allegheny Ave, Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; This census shows a value of 2500 for property owned by John Miller.⁸

     Arlene Hayhurst was born on 8 October 1921 at Valley Falls, Rhode Island.¹ She married Willard Dempsey Ogden, son of Thomas Luther Ogden and Margaret Elvie Morrow, on 26 June 1946 at Central Falls, Rhode Island.² Arlene Hayhurst died on 2 August 1999 at Home 1846 Marshall Rd, Dundalk, Maryland, at age 77.³ She was buried on 4 August 1999 at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Rosedale, Maryland; Attended Funeral.
     As of 26 June 1946,her married name was Ogden. She witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, 3Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ She lived before 2 August 1999 at Dundalk, Maryland.¹

     Joyce I Hooks was born circa 1923. She died after 1923 at in infancy.²

     Evelyn Mechling was born on 10 August 1905 at Brocksville, Ohio.^2,3,4 She married Randall Lee Hooks, son of James Lindsay Hooks and Fannie Irene Hooks, on 21 June 1923 at St Paul's Episcopal Rectory, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^5,6 Evelyn Mechling died on 7 April 2003 at Essex II Nursing Home, Salem, Ohio, at age 97.^7,8 Her funeral was held at Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home, 644 E. Main St., East Palestine, Ohio, on 9 April 2003.³ She was buried on 9 April 2003 at Salem Reformed Cemetery, East Palestine, Ohio.⁹
     She appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ As of 21 June 1923,her married name was Hooks.⁵ She and Randall Lee Hooks were owners and operators of the circa 1950 at Randall's Bowling Alley, East Palestine, Ohio. Evelyn Hooks witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, 3Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹¹ She lived on 14 January 1998 at East Palestine, Ohio.¹² Randall's Bowling Alley was one of the first bowling alleys to use automatic pin setters in the area. Evelyn was inducted into the Salem Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame.⁹ According to her obit, she had 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.⁹

     William Oliver Mechling was born on 17 July 1903 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He married Susan Ethel Hooks, daughter of James Lindsay Hooks and Fannie Irene Hooks, on 15 February 1924 at St Paul's Episcopal Rectory, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ William Oliver Mechling died on 14 March 1985 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 81.¹ He was buried on 17 March 1985 at Pine Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ William Oliver Mechling Find-a-Grave.com ID # 66723969.
     As of 1920, William Oliver Mechling was also known as William Mechling.² He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He see book at Family History Library, Mechlings of Armstrong County. 929.273 M465ma on 9 September 2007.⁵

     Floyd Wymer Hill was born on 8 July 1905 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He married Phoebe Jane Hooks, daughter of James Lindsay Hooks and Fannie Irene Morrow, on 3 July 1924 at Wellsburg, WV. Floyd Wymer Hill died on 15 November 1979 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 74.² He was buried on 18 November 1979 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²
     He, 44, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 10 April 1950 at 1133 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.³ He witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was an electrican before 1979.²

     Agnes Geiger was born on 25 February 1919. She married Paul Lloyd Hooks, son of Charles French and Fannie Irene Morrow, on 12 August 1949 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Agnes Geiger died on 16 October 1979 at age 60.
     As of 12 August 1949,her married name was Hooks. She witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, 3Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     Bonnie Belle Browell was born on 18 July 1925 at Widnoon, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Raymond Elmer Mechling, son of William Oliver Mechling and Susan Ethel Hooks, on 12 October 1946.^1,2 Bonnie Belle Mechling died on 6 November 2007 at Armstrong County Health Center, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 82; Leader Times (Trib-LIve)

Bonnie Belle Mechling, 82, of Kittanning, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the Armstrong County Health Center, Kittanning, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 19, 1925, in Widnoon, to the late Robert N. and Twila M. (Hawk) Browell.

Mrs. Mechling was a member of the Templeton Church of God and a past longtime member of the Women's Missionary Society of her church. She also was a lifetime member of the Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Bonnie enjoyed sewing and was known for being a seamstress and weaving rugs for many years.

She is survived by her son, Douglas R. Mechling and his wife, Jennifer, of Kittanning; her daughter, Rowena M. Tosh and Larry, of New Bethlehem; six grandchildren, Wesley Tosh and wife, Sally, Scott Tosh, Amber Titus and husband, Reed, Tara Hardsock and husband, Mark, and Thomas and Cameron Mechling; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Mechling, who she married Oct. 12, 1946, and who died April 16, 2002; two brothers, Robert B. Browell and Darwin H. Browell; and two sisters, Naida Williams and Vaunda Ramsey.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the BAUER FUNERAL HOME, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Richard L. Molgaard officiating. Interment will be in the Widnoon Cemetery, Madison Township. Memorial contributions may be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960.¹ She was buried on 9 November 2007 at Widnoon Methodist Cemetery, Widnoon, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Bonnie Belle Browell Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41950132.
     As of 12 October 1946,her married name was Mechling.¹