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     Martha Minerva Morrow was born on 30 June 1910 at Mosgrove, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Lyle Alvin Pitner on 14 November 1921.¹ Martha Minerva Morrow married John Andrew Sobey on 31 July 1954.¹ Martha Minerva Morrow died on 17 September 1987 at Applewold, Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹
     She name on quilt. She Reunions held at Buffalo Creek Park west of Kittanning PA, called Buttermilk Gang Reunions. She appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² As of 14 November 1921,her married name was Pitner.¹ As of 31 July 1954,her married name was Sobey.¹ She resided at Morrisville, Pennnsylvania, on 6 September 1974.³

     William John Morrow was born on 25 October 1901 at Cosmus, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Sarah Elizabeth Slagle, daughter of Rev Samuel Earr Slagle and Carrie Rowe, circa 1925. William John Morrow died on 25 October 1976 at Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 75.¹ He was buried on 28 October 1976 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ William John Morrow Find-a-Grave.com ID # 85205456 & obituary.
     He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Boggs Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was listed as a resident in Mary Catherine Morrow's household in the census report in April 1930 at 1411 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁶ William John Morrow and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow resided at 1159 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, in 1931.⁷ William John Morrow and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow resided at 1159 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1935. John is listed as a laborer in this city directory.⁸ William John Morrow lived on 6 September 1974 at Kitttanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁹ As of October 1976, William John Morrow was also known as John W Morrow.³ He lived in October 1976; lived at Wilson Ave, Kittanning, PA.³

     David Wilbert Morrow was born on 22 September 1903 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on 24 September 1903; date as recorded in Morrow bible.² He married Hazel Margarette Yount, daughter of Arlie Yount and Ella Elizabeth Beckwith, on 26 February 1927.¹ David Wilbert Morrow died on 6 September 1974 at Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 70. His Obit:
David W. Morrow, 70, of 948 Orr Ave., Kittanning, died at 3:25 this morning at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for two days. Born Sept. 22, 1903 in Armstrong County, he was the son of William and Mary (Manning) Morrow. He lived his entire life in Kittanning area and worked as a bus driver here. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kittanning. Mr. Morrow is survived by his widow, the former Hazel Yount; three sons - David A. of Erie, John E. of Atlantic City, N.J. and William E. of Huntington Beach, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Bernice) Lash, Kittanning, Mrs. James (Mary) Martin, Templeton RD 1, and Mrs. Andrew (Grace) Bowser, Pomona, Calif. Also surviving are a brother, John, of Kittanning, and three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Carrie) Claypoole, Kittanning, Mrs. Edward (Emily) Dubrock, Kittanning, and Mrs. Martha Sobey, Morrisville; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. MORROW - Friends of David W. Morrow, who died Sept. 6, 1974, are being received at Bauer Funeral Home, Kittanning, from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Dr. Robert H. Thurau, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kittanning, officiating. Interment will be at Lawn Haven Burial Estates. Arrangements by Bauer.

From: The Simpson's Leader-Times, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, on Friday September 6, 1974, Page 12.¹
He was buried on 8 September 1974 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ David Wilbert Morrow Find-a-Grave.com ID # 130122297.
     He was lived Kittanning area. He Name on quilt. He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Boggs Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He, 26, appeared as Head of Household on the census of April 1930 at 1367 Johnson Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Texas.⁵ He and Hazel Margarette Morrow resided at 1367 Johnston Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, in 1931.⁶ David Wilbert Morrow was a motorman for West Penn Rys Co in 1935 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ He and Hazel Margarette Morrow resided at 1154 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1935.⁷ David Wilbert Morrow, 36, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 2 April 1940 at 1154 Orr Ave, KIttanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁸ His Social Security Number was 177-01-7069 issued at Pennsylvania. on 20 April 2002.⁹

     Harry Elmer (Pete) Morrow was born on 3 January 1905 at Mosgrove, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He died on 22 August 1958 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 53. Cause of death was a cancer of epiglottis due to inactive tuberculosis of rt upper lobe.² He was buried on 25 August 1958 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Harry Elmer (Pete) Morrow Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97650351.
     He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Boggs Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was listed as a resident in Mary Catherine Morrow's household in the census report in April 1930 at 1411 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.⁵ 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.⁶ Harry Elmer (Pete) Morrow resided at 1411 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, in 1931.⁷ He was a miner of coal and clay mines in 1958 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He lived before 22 August 1958 at Orchard Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LL4X-MPC.⁸

     Thomas Hays Morrow was born on 17 May 1898. He died on 5 May 1902 at age 3.² He was buried on 9 May 1902 at St Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Twp, Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. In row 8. Tombstone reads son of Wm & Mary Morrow.¹ Thomas Hays Morrow Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591933.

     Willard Dempsey Ogden was born on 4 December 1919 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Arlene Hayhurst on 26 June 1946 at Central Falls, Rhode Island.² Willard Dempsey Ogden died on 16 June 2009 at at home,Marshal St, Dundalk, MD, at age 89.^3,1 He was buried on 19 June 2009 at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Rosedale, Maryland; Funeral was held at Connely Funeral Home of Dundalk, Dundalk, MD. Father Jansen String officiating.³ Willard Dempsey Ogden Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55859772.
     He witnessed a visit to John and Emily Miller home on 4 March 1927 at Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at 911 Fifth Ave, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ Thomas Luther Ogden and Margaret Elvie Ogden resided at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in April 1935.⁶ Willard Dempsey Ogden was graduated in 1938; Photo was taken at Lester Studios, Kittanning PA.⁷ He 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.⁶ Willard Dempsey Ogden Name on quilt made by Morrow-Hays women about 1943.⁷ He witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Randall Lee Hooks was born on 26 August 1903 at Rimer, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Evelyn Mechling, daughter of Herbert E. Mechling and Fannie Mechling, on 21 June 1923 at St Paul's Episcopal Rectory, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,3 Randall Lee Hooks died on 18 May 1982 at Salem Hospital, Salem, Ohio, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 21 May 1982 at Salem Reform Cemetery, East Palestine, Ohio; Don Stevenson, her pastor officiated at funeral.¹ Randall Lee Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 47955683.
     He Name on quilt with wife. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 1110 Johnston Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^4,5 He and Evelyn Mechling were owners and operators of the circa 1950 at Randall's Bowling Alley, East Palestine, Ohio. Randall Lee Hooks witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, 3Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Susan Ethel Hooks was born on 26 November 1905 at Rimer, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married William Oliver Mechling, son of Herbert E. Mechling and Fannie Mechling, on 15 February 1924 at St Paul's Episcopal Rectory, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Susan Ethel Hooks died on 31 October 1996 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 90.¹ She was buried on 3 November 1996 at Pine Creek Baptist Cemetery, Rayburn Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ Susan Ethel Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 66724077.
     She lived at 1022 Wilson Ave, Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She Susan's husband Raymond & Randall's wife Evelyn were brother & sister. She Member of First Church of God, Kittanning for more than 73 yrs. She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 1110 Johnston Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^5,6 She was Homemaker on 7 January 1920. As of 15 February 1924,her married name was Mechling.³ She Name on quilt with husband circa 1943.² She witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ She lived before 31 October 1996 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     Phoebe Jane Hooks was born on 3 January 1908; date as recorded in Morrow bible.¹ She was born on 3 May 1908 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² She married Floyd Wymer Hill, son of William David Hill and Nancy Birdell French, on 3 July 1924 at Wellsburg, WV. Phoebe Jane Hooks died on 22 December 1997 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 89.³ She was buried on 26 December 1997 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^4,2 Phoebe Jane Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 55859567.
     She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 1110 Johnston Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^5,6 As of 3 July 1924,her married name was Hill. She was listed as a resident in Floyd Wymer Hill and Phoebe Jane Hill's household in the census report on 10 April 1950 at 1133 Orr Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.⁷ She witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Paul Lloyd Hooks was born on 7 January 1917. He married Agnes Geiger on 12 August 1949 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Paul Lloyd Hooks died on 10 February 1991 at West Kittanning, Pennsylvania, at age 74. He was buried on 15 February 1991 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Paul Lloyd Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 75247123.
     He Agnes's father worked at post office in Kittanning, PA. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 1110 Johnston Avenue, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^3,4 He began military service on 17 May 1943 as a Veteran of Second World War with rank of T/4 and served in Army.⁵ He ended military service on 8 December 1945; as a Veteran of Second World War with rank of T/4 and served in Army.⁵ He witnessed the death of John Henry Miller on 1 December 1955 at Armstrong County Home, Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was myocarditis.⁶ Paul Lloyd Hooks witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, 3Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ He witnessed the death of Fannie Irene Morrow on 14 January 1964 at Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was congestive heart failure.^8,9

     Alice Lavada Morrow was born on 17 January 1896. She died on 21 June 1896. She was buried on 24 June 1896 at St Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Twp, Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; in row 8. Tombstone reads Age 5 months, 4 Days.²
     She Grandmother Susannah Morrow claimed this child as her own even though she was 51 years old at the time.³

     Raymond Elmer Mechling was born on 19 July 1925 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Date given from Family Search is Nov 10 1924.² He was christened on 25 June 1926 at St Paul's Church, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He married Bonnie Belle Browell, daughter of Robert N Browell and Twila Marie Hawk, on 12 October 1946.^1,3 Raymond Elmer Mechling died on 16 April 2002 at Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 76; Obit excerpts, pub Trib-Live/Leader Times, Pittsburgh PA:
Raymond Elmer "Red" MECHLING, 77, of Meadow Lake Manor, Worthington, born (baptised 25 Jun 1926, St Paul's Church), living in Kittanning & Widnoon areas, -d Armstrong Co Mem Hosp, East Franklin twp; a retired clerk of the former Dyke's Automotive, former sewing machine mechanic for 13 yrs at MTW & Big River Manufacturing of Kittanning, & former owner/operator of Guns & Ammo at Rupp's Sporting Goods in Kittanning. An Army vet, served WWII w/838th Club Co & fought at the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland & the Battle of Bastone - enlisted 18 May 1943 at Pittsburgh PA. Member Templeton Church of God, an Elder, lay speaker, past choir member & Sunday School super; lifetime member Kittanning Twp Vol Fire Dept, & Pinecreek Sportsman Club; enjoyed fishing & weaving rugs; survivors include wife of 55 yrs, Bonnie B MECHLING (mar 12 Oct 1946), chr Douglas R & Rowena M, sisters Elva Jean & Shirley Irene, 6 gr'chr & 3 gt'gr'chr. Preceded by parents & bro Kenneth Paul.² He was buried on 19 April 2002 at Widnoon Methodist Cemetery, Widnoon, Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Raymond Elmer Mechling Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41950131.
     He began military service on 18 May 1943 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.Education level: 4 years of high school.
Single, no dependents. served in Army as a private, Serial # 33687629. Occupation code 992.⁴ He witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ He lived on 22 October 1999 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LCTN-9XW.

     William Stacy was born on 4 April 1835 at Woodthorpe, Derbyshire, England; His pension records state he was born in 1829, but exact date unknown.^3,4,5,6 He was baptized on 7 June 1835 at North Wingfield, Derbyshire, England.⁶ He married Margaret Hoff, daughter of John A Hoff and Elizabeth (?), on 16 January 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; by William Day.^3,7 William Stacy died on 15 June 1904 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey, at age 69. Gravestone has age 70 years which would make birth year 1834.
Perth Amboy Evening News, Jun 20 1904 obit: The Funeral of William Stacy was held at his late residence Friday Aftenoon. the bearers were his sons and a son-in-law. The deceased was a Member from 1861 to 1864 of Captain James h Putnams Company, in the Union Army.⁸ He was buried on 18 June 1904 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Burial is on Clarence Terry lot with daughter Sarah Terry. Cemetery notes: Civil War Union Army Soldier, private of Company E, 14th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry.⁸ William Stacy Find-a-Grave.com ID # 12876637.
     FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LCTK-HH5. He was listed as a resident in John Stacey and Elizabeth Stacey's household in the census report in 1841 at North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.⁹ William Stacy immigrated on 28 May 1849 to New York, New York, New York.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey; may not be correct William Stacy. Born in England and living as a laborer with family of John & Catherine Buchanan, ages 72 and 66 and son? Joseph Buchanan.¹¹ He was listed as a resident in John Stacey and Elizabeth Stacey's household in the census report in 1851 at 29 Tupton, Woodthorpe, Derbyshire, England.⁵ William Stacy and Margaret Hoff appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey; William is listed as being born in England, Margaret is listed as being born in Germany.¹² William Stacy began military service on 13 August 1862 at New Jersey served with the 14th Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers, Company E as a private.


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UNION NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS
14th Regiment, New Jersey Infantry
OVERVIEW:
Organized at Camp Vredenburg near Freehold, N. J., and mustered in August 26, 1862. Left State for Baltimore, Md., September 2, 1862. Attached to Defences of Baltimore, Md., 8th Army Corps, Middle Department, to January, 1863. 3rd Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, to June, 1863. 3rd Provisional Brigade, French's Division, 8th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah, to June, 1865.
SERVICE:
Duty near Monocacy, Md., guarding railroad bridges and other points on the Upper Potomac, till June, 1863. Moved to Harper's Ferry, W. Va., and duty there and at Maryland Heights till June 30. Moved to Frederick, Md., June 30, and to Monocacy July 2. Pursuit of Lee July 6-24. Manassas Gap, Va., July 20. Wapping Heights July 23. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan till October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Kelly's Ford November 7. Brandy Station November 8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Payne's Farm November 27. Mine Run November 28-30. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Campaign from the to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient, "Bloody Angle," May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Hanovertown May 30-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 17-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Baltimore, thence to Frederick, Md., July 6-8. Battle of Monocacy July 9. Expedition to Snicker's Gap July 14-23. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Battle of Winchester September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley till December. Moved to Washington, D. C., thence to Petersburg, Va., December 3-6. Siege of Petersburg December 6, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, February 5-7, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and capture of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Danville April 23-27, and duty there till May 18. Moved to Richmond, Va., thence to Washington, D. C., May 18-June 2. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out near Washington, D. C., June 18, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 8 Officers and 139 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 110 Enlisted men by disease. Total 257.

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View Battle Unit's Soldiers ».^4,13 He ended military service on 18 June 1865 at Washington, DC; He received a pension from service of $6.00 (claim # 1192060) applied for August 30, 1890 and continued until June 1904, when it was increased to $12.⁴ He and Margaret Hoff appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey; listed as age 36, wife Margaret 28; Mary 9, Thomas E 5, Maggie 6; William 4; Anne 2; Edward 8/12 months.¹⁴ William Stacy was working in Felt Mill. in 1880 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey.¹⁵ He, 45, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 3 June 1880 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey.¹⁶ He and Margaret Rickes Stacy appeared on the census of 1885 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey.¹⁷ William Stacy filed pension request from military service on 5 June 1897; copy of pension file index cards listing his application # as 1192.060 and certificate # 1014.197. He is listed on here as Co E, 14th Reg NJ inf.^18,7 He was ill with rheumatism, lumbago, disease of kidneys, deafness, general debility. on 30 August 1899.⁴ He and Margaret Hoff appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey; listed as 62 years old, wife Margaret, 68 years, daughter Anna, 32 and single and son Frank 21 and single.¹⁹ William Stacy was ill with rhumatism and heart disease. on 19 June 1900.⁴ He was described as Age at enlistment 28, 5 feet 9 inches, blue eyes, light complection, dark hair, a farmer born at sea. on 8 October 1900.⁴ He lived on 14 June 1904 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ [c] were matched 2021.

     Margaret Hoff was born in May 1842 at Germany.¹ She married William Stacy, son of John Stacey and Elizabeth White, on 16 January 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; by William Day.^2,3 Margaret Hoff died on 19 November 1903 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey, at age 61; # 27383.^4,5
     As of 1859,her married name was Stacy. She immigrated before 1860.⁶ She and William Stacy appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey; William is listed as being born in England, Margaret is listed as being born in Germany.⁷ Margaret Hoff and William Stacy appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey; listed as age 36, wife Margaret 28; Mary 9, Thomas E 5, Maggie 6; William 4; Anne 2; Edward 8/12 months.⁸ Margaret Hoff appeared on the census of 1880 at Clark Twp, Union, New Jersey.⁶ She and William Stacy appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey.⁹ Margaret Hoff and William Stacy appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Clark Township, Union, New Jersey; listed as 62 years old, wife Margaret, 68 years, daughter Anna, 32 and single and son Frank 21 and single.¹⁰

     Grace Fannie Hooks was born on 25 January 1925 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. She married George Francis Lansberger on 25 April 1942.¹ Grace Fannie Hooks died on 14 January 1998 at Parkside Heath Care Center, Columbia, Ohio, at age 72.² She was buried on 17 January 1998 at St Mary's Cemetery, Ohio; Arrangements were by Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home, 644 East Main St, East Palestine, OH.¹ Grace Fannie Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41842106.
     As of 25 April 1942,her married name was Lansberger.¹ She lived on 14 January 1998 at 3401 Padgett Rd, East Palestine, Ohio.³

     Kenneth Paul Mechling was born on 26 June 1927 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. He married Natalie Slagle on 26 December 1947. Kenneth Paul Mechling married Beatrice Mardell Schreckengost on 5 October 1985 or 5 April 1985. Kenneth Paul Mechling died on 22 October 1999 at Kittanning Care Center, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 72; US WW II Army Enlistment Records & PA Vets Burial Cards:

Kenneth P Mechling, Birth: 1927,PA, Resid: Armstrong Co PA; Enlistment Date: 08 Nov 1945, Pittsburgh PA, Civil Life: Educ: 4 yrs HS, Single w/o dependents...
Serv: PFC, ARMY, WW II, 08 Nov 1945-30 Dec 1946

Son of William D and Susan (Hooks) Mechling
Husband of Beatrice (Livengood) Mechling who he married 4/5/1985 First wife Natalie (Slagle) Mechling died 1982

Link to parents and military information provided by Caral Mechling Bennett.² He was buried on 25 October 1999 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Kenneth Paul Mechling Find-a-Grave.com ID # 50350467.
     He was Member of First United Methodist Church, Kittanning, PA. He was Was partner in fromer Slagle Packing House and then 4th grade teacher at Kittanning Township Elementary School. Kenneth Paul Mechling lived at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Kenneth Paul Mechling was also known as "Pinky". He began military service on 8 November 1945 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Term of enlistment was the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President. Service in the Army, serial # 43037564.⁴ He, 22, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 3 April 1950 at 1400 N Grant St, Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He lived on 22 October 1999 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^6,7

     Elva Jean Mechling was born on 2 June 1929. She married Kenneth Nulph on 24 October 1952.¹ Elva Jean Nulph died on 17 January 2015 at Armstorng County Memorial Hospital, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 85; Elva Jean "Sis" Nulph, age 85, of Kittanning, PA, died on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 2, 1929, in Kittanning, PA, the daughter of Oliver William and Susan E. (Hooks) Mechling.

Sis was a lifetime resident of the Kittanning area and previously attended the First Church of God. She had worked at the former G.C. Murphy's store shortly before her marriage then most recently worked for over 8 years at the Armstrong County Area on Aging. Sis was a former member of the ladies auxiliary of Hose Company #4. Crafts and crocheting where her favorite hobbies, and she enjoyed making Afghans for all her family members. Sis loved cooking and hosting family meals at holidays where she was known for her homemade noodles. She will best be remembered as a very caring person and always putting her family before herself.

Sis will be deeply missed by her son, Mark A. Nulph and wife, Tammy, of Kittanning; two daughters, Pamela S. Cupec and husband, William, of Dayton, and Lisa K. Lamison of Kittanning; six grandchildren, Steven, Kayli, Miranda, Alayna, Sara, and Angela; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Irene Monroe and husband, Richard, of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Kenneth Paul "Pinky" Mechling, and Raymond E. "Red" Mechling.

Relatives and friends may visit from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 515 N. McKean Street, Kittanning.

Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2014, at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM with the Rev. John W. Snyder officiating.

Burial will follow at Pine Creek Baptist Cemetery, Rayburn Twp., Armstrong Co., PA.

http://www.bauerfuneral.com.¹ She was buried on 20 January 2015 at Pine Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Elva Jean Mechling Find-a-Grave.com ID # 141478277.
     As of 24 October 1952,her married name was Nulph.¹ She witnessed funeral of Emily Milller on 5 June 1959 at Amberson C Bauer Funeral Hopme, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² She lived on 22 October 1999 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.