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     Augusta Hays was born on 10 May 1839.¹ He died on 5 January 1879 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 39.¹ He was buried on 8 January 1879 at Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Inscription: son of R. & M. Hays born in Co. Donegall Ireland Asleep in Jesus far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be But there is a blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. Row 6, plot 7.^1,2 Augusta Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591885.

     Susan A Hays married (?) Hanlon.² Susan A Hays was born in 1843 at Ireland.^1,2 She was buried in 1929 at Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 8 January 1929 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Susan A Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591884
Note: Wife of William Hanlon Mother of Margaret J. Hanlon Jamison and Susannah Hanlon.
     Her married name was Hanlon.² Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays immigrated on 3 June 1868 to New York, New York, New York; Traveled on the SS Minnestota, leaving from Liverpool, Great Britain and wishing to become citizens of the United States.³ Susan A Hays witnessed the will of Robert John Hays on 29 February 1892 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ Susan A Hanlon appeared as Head of Household on the census of 12 May 1910 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. On this census, Susan is recorded as being mother of 2 children, both living. Also being married for 35 years but husband is not living with family. Margaret is recorded as being married for first time in 1908, no children.⁵

     Fred Alcorn Hays was born on 31 October 1850 at Ireland. Birth date on 1900 census stated Nov 1854 in Ireland.^1,2 He married Jennie L Gray, daughter of Sarah (?), circa 1884.³ Fred Alcorn Hays died on 4 July 1931 at Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, at age 80.^1,2 He was buried on 7 July 1931 at Saint Marks Cemetery, Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Fred Alcorn Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 42895489.
     Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays immigrated on 3 June 1868 to New York, New York, New York; Traveled on the SS Minnestota, leaving from Liverpool, Great Britain and wishing to become citizens of the United States.⁴ Fred Alcorn Hays was named an heir in the will of Robert John Hays dated 29 February 1892 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ Fred Alcorn Hays, 49, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1 June 1900 at 1 (72?) Forty Third St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also listed in household were: Maggie Hanlow, servant, b. May 1870, 30 yrs, single, b in Ireland; John Boyle, boarder, b apr 1847, 53 yrs, single, b. in Ireland; John McGrig, boarder, b. May 1873, 27 yrs, single, b. in Ireland; William Hall, boarder, b Feb 1875, 25 yrs, single, b. in Pennsylvania: William Gray, boarder, b. sept 1873, 26 yrs, Married 3 yrs, b. in Pennsylvania; John Williams, boarder, b.May 1847, 53 yrs, single, b. in England.⁶ He lived on 4 July 1931 at 88 Logan St, Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania.²

     Emily Hays was born on 15 October 1850.¹ She married Colin McElhinney circa 1871.¹ Emily Hays died on 12 February 1934 at age 83.¹ She was buried on 15 February 1934 at Saint Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Emily Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 44591889.
     Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays immigrated on 3 June 1868 to New York, New York, New York; Traveled on the SS Minnestota, leaving from Liverpool, Great Britain and wishing to become citizens of the United States.³ As of circa 1871,her married name was McElhinney.¹ Emily McElhinney was listed as a resident in Emily McElhinney and Colin McElhinney's household in the census report on 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ Emily McElhinney was named an heir in the will of Robert John Hays dated 29 February 1892 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Colin McElhinney was born in 1839 at Ireland.^1,2 He married Emily Hays, daughter of Robert John Hays and Margaret Alcorn, circa 1871.¹ Colin McElhinney was buried in 1919 at Saint Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He died in 1919.¹ Colin McElhinney Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 44591888.
     As of 1880, Colin McElhinney was also known as Colin McElhany.² He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²

     Catherine Jane Hays was born in 1853 at Ireland.¹ She married James McCollum before 1878.¹ Catherine Jane Hays died on 14 May 1936 at Red Bank, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried on 17 May 1936 at Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Catherine Jane Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591896 & full obituary.
     Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays immigrated on 3 June 1868 to New York, New York, New York; Traveled on the SS Minnestota, leaving from Liverpool, Great Britain and wishing to become citizens of the United States.² As of before 1878,her married name was McCollum.¹ Catherine Jane McCollum was listed as a resident in Catherine Jane McCollum and James McCollum's household in the census report on 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Catherine Jane McCollum was named an heir in the will of Robert John Hays dated 29 February 1892 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴

     James McCollum was born in 1849.¹ He married Catherine Jane Hays, daughter of Robert John Hays and Margaret Alcorn, before 1878.¹ James McCollum was buried in 1896 at Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He died in 1896.¹ James McCollum Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44591894.
     He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²

     Peter Kellenberger was born circa 1775.¹ He married wife Kellenberger before 1800.¹ Peter Kellenberger died before 1840 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Son Kellenberger was born between 1825 and 1830.¹

     Son1 Kellenberger was born between 1820 and 1825.¹

     Son2 Kellenberger was born between 1820 and 1825.¹

     Son Kellenberger was born between 1815 and 1820.¹

     Son Kellenberger was born between 1810 and 1815.¹

     Son2 Kellenberger was born between 1810 and 1815.¹

     Son1 Kellenberger was born between 1800 and 1810.¹

     John Kellenberger was born in 1805.^1,2 He married Hannah Michael (?) before 1840.² John Kellenberger was buried in July 1851 at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He died in July 1851.² John Kellenberger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55399033.
     He and Hannah Michael (?) appeared on the census of 1840 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also recorded on this census were 3 children, 1 son, 2 daughters under 9.³

     Wife Kellenberger was born between 1780 and 1790.¹ She married Peter Kellenberger before 1800.¹

     Hannah Michael (?) was born in 1802.¹ She married John Kellenberger, son of Peter Kellenberger and wife Kellenberger, before 1840.¹ Hannah Michael (?) died on 13 February 1855.¹ She was buried on 16 February 1855 at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Hannah Michael (?) Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55398909.
     As of before 1840,her married name was Kellenberger.¹ She and John Kellenberger appeared on the census of 1840 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also recorded on this census were 3 children, 1 son, 2 daughters under 9.²

     Rebecca Kellenberger was born on 7 February 1837 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 27 November 1922 at age 85.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1840 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Martin Vanburen Kellenberger was born on 1 February 1840 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 17 November 1898 at age 58.¹ He was buried on 20 November 1898 at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Martin Vanburen Kellenberger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55397735.
     He appeared on the census of 1840 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Elwood B Neidamyer was born on 25 June 1896 at Oregon, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Alta Wintrode before 1926.¹ Elwood B Neidamyer died on 7 April 1958 at Talmage, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 61.¹ He was buried on 10 April 1958 at Rothsville Lutheran Cemetery, Rothsville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Butcher Hangs Himself At Talmage Home
Elwood B. Neidamyer, sixty-one, a butcher at the Central Market House for 35 years, hanged himself this morning in the garage of his home at Talmage.

He was pronounced a suicide at 10:30 a.m. by Dr. Ralph Golden, deputy coroner from Brownstown.

His wife, the former Alta L. WIntrode, found his body about 12 minutes after he had left the house this morning. Dr. Golden said he had been depressed.

He was born in Oregon, Pa., a son of the late Clayton and Anna Witmer Neidamyer. His mother died Feb. 22.

WORLD I VET
Neidamyer was a member of the Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church in Brownstown, of the Lebanon County and Swatara Beagle Clubs, and the West Earl Sportsmen's Assn. As a sergeant in the 79th Division in France during World War I, he was wounded by shrapnel.

He returned and opened a meat market stand in the Central Market House in the early 1920's.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Joan, wife of Kenneth R. Rynier, Lancaster; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Hazel, wife of Abram Stauffer, East Petersburg, and Anna, wife of Paul Ness, Oregon.¹ Elwood B Neidamyer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 88914790.

     Alta Wintrode was born on 5 July 1899 at Mount Joy Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Elwood B Neidamyer before 1926.¹ Alta Wintrode died on 23 July 1987 at Neffsville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88.¹ She was buried on 26 July 1987 at Rothsville Lutheran Cemetery, Rothsville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Main Cemetery, Section 5, Lot 204, Grave 4.¹ Alta Wintrode Find-a-Grave.com ID # 88914756 + full obituary.
     As of before 1926,her married name was Neidamyer.¹

     Elizabeth A Diem was born in 1893 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married J Raymond Kellenberger, son of John C Kellenberger and Lydia A (?), before 1920.¹ Elizabeth A Diem died in 1989 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Elizabeth A Diem Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53204280.
     As of before 1920,her married name was Kellenberger.¹ She and J Raymond Kellenberger appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Elizabeth A Kellenberger and J Raymond Kellenberger appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Elizabeth A Kellenberger and J Raymond Kellenberger appeared on the census of 1 May 1940 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Walter S Kellenberger was born on 26 February 1922 at Gordonville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Helen Reese circa 1942.^2,3 Walter S Kellenberger died on 1 May 2015 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 93.⁴ He was buried on 5 May 2015 at Sant John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was graduated in 1939 at Paradise Township High School, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² As of 1940, Walter S Kellenberger was also known as Kelly Kellenberger. He appeared on the census of 1 May 1940 at Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was the rural carrier for United States Postal Service for 35 years, then was an employee of Walter Dunlap at Lancaster Stock Yards for 15 years before finally retiring. He also operated his own small farm and raised livestock. at Gordonville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He and Helen Kellenberger lived between 1997 and 2014 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Walter S Kellenberger was a member of St John's United Methodist Church in Paradise for over 80 years.²

     John W Cousins was born in 1849 at Pennsylvania.² He was born in 1852 at Pennsylvania.¹
     2. He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a day laborer on 9 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³

     Alexander Cousins was born in 1851 at Pennsylvania.² He was born in May 1852 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He died on 17 November 1914 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 62. Cause of death was heart failure due to diseased heart. Funeral Director was H. E. Montgomery, Kittanning, PA.⁴ He was buried on 20 November 1914 at Center Hill Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵
     2. He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He was a laborer in a glass factory on 28 April 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶

     George Cousins was born in 1854 at Pennsylvania.² He was born in 1857 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹