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     Martha (Mattie) Morrow was born in 1803 at Ireland.¹ She married Thomas Morrow, son of Matthew Morrow and Mary Wilson, circa 1831. Martha (Mattie) Morrow was buried in 1879 at Buried in private cemetery on Jim Wolf farm near Sherret Morrow-McNutt Family Cemetery, Morrows Corner, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² She died in 1879.³ Martha (Mattie) Morrow Find-a-Grave.com ID # 57202674.
     She and Thomas Morrow appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Also listed in household is William McIntire? age 60, possibly father of Martha?⁴ Martha (Mattie) Morrow and Thomas Morrow appeared on the census of 14 September 1860 at Washington Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Listed as a farmer, value of real estate $600, personal value $412.⁵ Martha (Mattie) Morrow and Thomas Morrow appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 at Washington Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Value of Real Estate $1700, value of personal estate $300.⁶

     Son Morrow died at Ireland.

     Nancy Wakefield married Gideon Morrow, son of Matthew Morrow and Mary Wilson. Nancy Wakefield was born in 1814 at Ireland.¹ She died on 16 April 1851. She was buried on 19 April 1851 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Nancy Wakefield Find-a-Grave.com ID # 137078179.
     Her married name was Morrow. She was listed as a resident in Gideon Morrow and Anne Wakefield's household in the census report on 14 September 1850 at Sugar Creek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 14 September 1850, Nancy Wakefield was also known as Anne Wakefield.¹

     Abigail Long was born in 1812 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Gideon Morrow, son of Matthew Morrow and Mary Wilson, in 1851.¹ Abigail Long died in March 1864.
     As of 1851,her married name was Morrow. She and Gideon Morrow appeared on the census of 11 September 1860 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Hamilton Cook was born in 1830 at Ireland.¹ He married Margaret Jemima Morrow, daughter of Thomas Morrow and Martha (Mattie) Morrow. William Hamilton Cook married Rachel Moon after 1866.¹ William Hamilton Cook married Eliza Garrett in 1895.^1,2 William Hamilton Cook died on 21 June 1907 at Uniondale Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹
     He and Rachel Moon appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Dist 137, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ William Hamilton Cook and Rachel Moon appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Pitcarin Twp, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.²

     Joseph (P) Croyle was born on 28 June 1848 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Parents born in Ireland according to 1880 census.¹ He married Eliza Jane Morrow, daughter of Gideon Morrow and Nancy Wakefield. Joseph (P) Croyle died on 6 November 1904 at age 56.¹
     He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1880 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He was a butcher on 2 June 1880 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²

     Simon Fair was born on 1 May 1846 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Nancy Morrow, daughter of Gideon Morrow and Nancy Wakefield, circa 1869. Simon Fair died on 2 December 1911 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 65.¹ He was buried on 5 December 1911 at Fair Cemetery, Cowansville, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.² Simon Fair Find-a-Grave.com ID # 138394855.

     Sarah Lucinda Mast was born on 8 April 1859 at Stewart Furnace, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. According to Family Search, birthplace was Dee, Pine Township, Armstrong Co, PA.¹ She married Matthew Morrow, son of Gideon Morrow and Abigail Long, on 8 May 1878 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ Sarah Morrow married Jacob M Bowser, son of Moses Bowser and Margaret Roudabush, on 15 October 1895 at Justice of Peace, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Sarah Lucinda Mast died on 8 December 1940 at South Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 81; Cause of death was myocarditis with senility as other contrib causes.¹ She was buried on 10 December 1940 at Center Hill Church of Brethren Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ Sarah Lucinda Mast Find-a-Grave.com ID # 86880941.
     Sarah Lucinda Mast also went by the name of Sade. As of 8 May 1878,her married name was Sarah Morrow. She and Matthew Morrow appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ Sarah Lucinda Mast was named an executrix in the will of Matthew Morrow dated 4 November 1891 L MO.⁸ As of 15 October 1895,her married name was Bowser.⁴ Sarah Lucinda Bowser was principle in action at county court. Proof of her marriage as she signed her name S L Bowser on 25 November 1895 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁹ She and Jacob M Bowser appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. According to this census, Sarah was mother to 3 children, 3 living. Assuming older children were not counted.⁴

     Catherine Ann John was born on 3 March 1843 at Pennsylvania. Family search record has March 5, 1843 at Sugar Creek Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She married William John Hays, son of William John Hays II and Letitia Ann Morrow, on 29 December 1864 at Rimersburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Catherine Ann Hays died on 29 April 1916 at West Kittanning, Pennsylvania, at age 73; Mrs. Hays Dead
Mrs. Wm Hays died at her home in West Kittanning at 12:40 o’clock this afternoon after a lingering illness. A more extended notice will appear in Monday's leader.

From: The Simpson's Leader-Times, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, on Saturday April 29, 1916, Page 4

Mrs. William Hayes, aged 73 years, died at 12:40 o’clock Saturday, April 29, 1916 at her home in West Kittanning after a prolonged illness. She is survived by six daughters and two sons. namely, Mrs. Jennie Barbor, of Dubois, Pa; Mrs. W, C. Marshall, of Dayton; Mrs. C. A. Stouter, Vandergrift, Pa; Mrs. J. C. Bowser, Kittanning: Mrs. James McAuley, Rimerton; Mrs. L. N. Crissman, West Kittanning William Hayes Washington township, and T. H. Hays,of Crestline, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at the home in West Kittanning this evening at eight o’clock. The funeral cortege will leave tile horn at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning for Montgomeryville for interment.

From: The Simpson's Leader-Times, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, on Monday May 1, 1916, Pages 1 & 4.^1,4 She was buried on 2 May 1916 at St Marks Luthern Church, Montgomeryville/Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,5 Catherine Ann John Find-a-Grave.com ID # 46488819.⁵
     As of 29 December 1864,her married name was Hays. She and William John Hays appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Washington Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. This family is living next door to Gideon Morrow, age about 65; as 40 years old, with wife Catharine and 10 children.² Catherine Ann Hays was listed as a resident in William John Hays and Catherine Ann Hays's household in the census report on 18 June 1900 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Census states Catharine was mother to 16 children, 9 living at time of this census.⁶ She was named an heir in the will of William John Hays dated 24 February 1908 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ Catherine Ann Hays left a will on 3 May 1916 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Named as heirs were John William Martin Hays III, Thomas Herbert Hays, Ruth Ella Crissman, Mary Jane "Jennie" Barber, Letitia Laura Marshall, Catharine Ann Stouffer, Nancy Alice 'Nannie' Bowser and Emily Pearl McAuley.⁸ FamilySearch Family Tree ID # L2YW-RV7.

     William Stewart was born on 9 October 1852 at Donnegal, Ireland.^3,1,4 He married Mary Hays, daughter of William John Hays II and Letitia Ann Morrow, circa 1873.⁵ William Stewart died on 21 December 1919 at 924 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 67. Cause of death was prostatis cystitis, illness of 10 days.^1,4 He was buried on 24 December 1919 at St Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Twp, Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; in row 7.^6,1 William Stewart Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591901.³
     He immigrated in 1869.⁵ He and Mary Hays appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ William Stewart and Mary Hays appeared on the census of 1900 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Frank Mast was born on 2 March 1855 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Letitia Hays, daughter of William John Hays II and Letitia Ann Morrow, on 15 July 1879.¹ Frank Mast was buried in 1945 at St Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Twp, Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania,in row 7, plot 12.² He died on 2 September 1945 at age 90.³ Frank Mast Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591907.
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Madsion Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; at age 25. Also living in household was Letitia Hays age 12. Is this wife Lettitia's neice?⁴ He was postmaster at Rimer since 1892. He began his business career as an employee on Allegheny Valley Railroad and later followed mining. In 1885 he embarked in general merchandising at Rimerton (Rimer Post Office). in 1914.¹ He witnessed the death of Letitia Hays on 24 April 1917 at in her home, Rimerton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was bronchial pneumonia.^5,6

     Donald Eugene McCauley was born on 9 November 1942 at Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Mae Kreider, daughter of Lester Groff Kreider and Thelma Anetta Walker, on 6 July 1963.¹ Donald Eugene McCauley died on 21 July 2015 at at home 3551 Lincoln Hightway E, Kinzers1, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 72. His obituary read:
Donald E. McCauley, 72, of Kinzers, died at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 after a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy (Kreider) McCauley for over 52 years.

Don worked as a mason for RF Groff of Kinzers. Later, he worked as an electrician for Clark Mechanical Services, from where he retired.

He enjoyed all of the times in Potter County at their cabin, Killdeer Camp. Don always had a garden which was his pride and joy to the very end. Although his last few months were a struggle, he never gave up and enjoyed his life. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing watching NASCAR and his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhardt and Dale, Jr., and spending time with his family.

Born in Quarryville, Don was the son of the late Hayes McCauley and Sarah (Jackson) Flahart. He loved his wife Nancy and children and grandchildren: Brian McCauley, Michael married to Tammy McCauley, and their children Erica and Nicole; Mark Anthony McCauley and his son Mark, Jr; daughter Michele married to Andrew Snader and their children Chad King and his son Christian, Austin King and Emily Snader; Samantha married to Loren White and their children James, Derek and Sophia; his siblings: Janet married to James Flahart, Richard married to Lydia, Robert married to June, Ruth wife of the late Kenny Schlotzhauer, Betty Jane, Judy, Sandy married to David Kight and David Mast. Don was preceded in death by brothers Raymond and Joe.

There will be a viewing on Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 6 until 8:00 PM in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA, and again on Monday July 27 from 10 until 11 AM in Kinzer Mennonite Church, 45 N. Kinzer Rd., Kinzers, PA. The funeral will be 11 AM in the church with Pastor Dwight Groff officiating. Interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery will follow.² He was buried on 27 July 2015 at Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Donald Eugene McCauley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 149695456 + family links.
     He was a mason for RF Groff and later he worked as electrician for Clark Mechanical Services where he retired. at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He witnessed a combined surprise wedding anniversary party was given to Harry & Sue Gregg, Bill and Marian Groff, and Nancy and Don McCauley by their children. in June 1988 at Christiana Legion Pavillion, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He witnessed (an unknown value) in 2015.

     Thelma Dawson was born on 17 July 1930 at Davenport, Scott, Iowa.^2,3 She married Lester Lavorne Ranck, son of Chester Arthur Ranck and Anna Elizabeth Styer, between 1949 and 1950.² Thelma Dawson died on 27 November 2006 at Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 76.³ She was buried on 2 December 2006 at Upper Octorara Cemetery, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania; Her obituary states she had 17 grandchildren and 30 great grand children.³ Thelma Dawson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 25402054.⁴
     Her married name was Ranck.