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     Absalom B Cousins was born on 11 October 1861 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^3,4,2 He married Polly Ann Hartman, daughter of Michael Hartman and Sally Klurgleson?, on 9 April 1881.^4,2 Absalom B Cousins died on 25 July 1944 at at his home, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 82. Cause of death was coronary occlusion. His obituary read:
COURTESY OF THE LEADER TIMES, KITTANNING, PA JULY 1944 & MARY ALICE WECKERLY AT THE GENEOLOGY LIBRARY
A. B. Cousins died at his home in Kittanning R.D.4 Tuesday morning, July 25, 1944, at 12:50 o'clock, following a lingering illness. Mr. Cousins was aged 82 years, eight months and 14 days having been born October 11, 1831 in North Buffalo Township, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Bowser) Cousins. Mr. Cousins had been retired for a number of years. He was a member of West Kittanning Brethren Church.
Surviving are four sons, Harry, Thomas, Charles and Harvey Cousins, all of Kittanning R.D.4; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Bennett of West Kittanning and Mrs. Nellie Claypoole of Kittanning R.D.4, and 42 grandchildren.
Friends will be received in the home of Mr. Cousins' son, Harry in Kittanning R.D.4 after 7 o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be held in North Buffalo Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Arthur N. Malles officiating. Burial will be made in the Center Hill Cemetery(actually in Grace Brethren Cemetery).
The J.L. Dornan Funeral Home in Ford City is in charge of arrangements.^2,5 He was buried on 28 July 1944 at Grace Brethren Church Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Absalom B Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41983049 + full obituary.
     He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Polly Ann Cousins appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Ages and birth dates do not agree of the children.⁴ Absalom B Cousins was a laborer in the logging industry. on 28 April 1910.⁶ He and Annie Cousins appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Annie is recorded as being Mother to 8 children, 7 living at time of this census.⁶ Absalom B Cousins witnessed the death of Alexander Cousins on 17 November 1914 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was heart failure due to diseased heart. Funeral Director was H. E. Montgomery, Kittanning, PA.⁷ Absalom B Cousins and Annie Cousins appeared on the census of 22 March 1920 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Family was living in a rented farm at time of this census.⁸ Absalom B Cousins and Polly Ann Cousins appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁹ Absalom B Cousins and Absalom B Cousins were DNA matches 26.2 cm, 3 shared seg. on 5 January 2020.¹⁰

     Levi Cousins was born on 17 January 1858 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 He married Mary Ann Bowser, daughter of Absolum Levi Bowser and Mary Jane John, on 21 February 1891 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Noted on application that these two people were second cousins.^3,6,7 Levi Cousins died on 20 August 1917 at North Buffalo, Armstorng, Pennsylvania, at age 59. Cause of death was accidentally killed by fall of rock in coal mine.^6,4 He was buried on 22 August 1917 at Grace Brethren Church Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^6,4 Levi Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41983091.
     Levi Cousins was also known as Lee Cousins. 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 8 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He and Mary Ann Cousins appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Mary was mother of 5 children, 4 living as of this census.³ Lee Cousins and Mary Ann Cousins appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁸ Levi Cousins was a coal miner on 28 April 1910.⁸

     Joseph Cousins was born Feb 29 1866 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 2 December 1939 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Cause of death was chronic Myocarditis with probable stomach cancer.² He was buried on 3 December 1939 at Center Hill Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²
     As of 1870, Joseph Cousins was also known as Josiah Cousins.³ 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.⁴ He was a day laborer on 9 June 1900 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was a laborer in the mines before 1939 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He lived on 30 November 1939 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.²

     Margaret Alcretia Hays was born on 21 October 1883 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married William George Billman before 1903.¹ Margaret Alcretia Hays died on 19 April 1921 at Madison Township, Armstorng, Pennsylvania, at age 37. Cause of death was congestion of lungs contributed by influenza.^1,2 She was buried on 21 April 1921 at Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Maggie's death certificate states she is bury at St. Mary's Cemetery but there is no gravestone for her and the church has no record that she is buried here.¹ Margaret Alcretia Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48224128, no tombstone pic.
     As of before 1903,her married name was Billman.¹

     William George Billman was born on 21 December 1882.¹ He married Margaret Alcretia Hays, daughter of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton, before 1903.¹ William George Billman married Dorothy F Williams after 1921.¹ William George Billman died on 26 September 1972 at age 89.¹ He was buried on 29 September 1972 at Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, Clarion, Connecticut.¹ William George Billman Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48169359.

     Dorothy F Williams was born on 23 February 1890 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ She married William George Billman after 1921.¹ Dorothy F Williams died on 19 March 1975 at New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, at age 85.¹ She was buried on 21 March 1975 at Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, Clarion, Connecticut.¹ Dorothy F Williams Find-a-Grave.com ID # 51202800.
     As of after 1921,her married name was Billman.¹

     William Arthur Billman was born in 1903 at Clarion, Connecticut.¹ He married Norma Belle Hornberger, daughter of Charles Robert Hornberger and Anna Mary Craig , before 1956.¹ William Arthur Billman died on 13 October 1956 at North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York.¹ He was buried on 16 October 1956 at Tidal Cemetery, Tidal, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ William Arthur Billman Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48169583.

     Norma Belle Hornberger was born on 4 August 1905.^1,3 She married William Arthur Billman, son of William George Billman and Margaret Alcretia Hays, before 1956.¹ Norma Belle Hornberger was buried in 2007 at Tidal Cemetery, Tidal, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 27 November 2007 at Amherst, Erie, New York, at age 102.^1,3 Norma Belle Hornberger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48169607.
     As of before 1956,her married name was Billman.¹

     Anna Jane Hays was born on 24 January 1876.¹ She married William Francis Altman circa 1907.¹ Anna Jane Hays died on 19 August 1963 at age 87.¹ She was buried on 21 August 1963 at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ Anna Jane Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48168846.
     She was listed as a resident in Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays's household in the census report on 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Also in household were a young girl servant, and two boarders.² As of circa 1907,her married name was Altman.¹ Anna Jane Altman was listed as a resident in Jemina Letitia Hays's household in the census report in 1930 at Clarion, Piney, Pennsylvania.³ Anna Jane Altman was listed as a resident in Fred John Hays and Iva Lavilla Hays's household in the census report in 1940 at Clarion, Piney, Pennsylvania.⁴

     William Francis Altman was born on 26 December 1873 at Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Anna Jane Hays, daughter of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton, circa 1907.¹ William Francis Altman died on 9 May 1953 at Cambridge, Guernsey, Ohio, at age 79.¹ He was buried on 12 May 1953 at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Guernsey, Ohio, Plot: Sec 5S Lot 25.¹

     Robert James Hayes was born on 28 March 1878.¹ He died on 10 November 1960 at age 82.¹ He was buried on 13 November 1960 at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ Robert James Hayes Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48170148.
     He was listed as a resident in Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays's household in the census report on 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Also in household were a young girl servant, and two boarders.²

     Frances Miranda Hays was born on 23 March 1880 at Armstorng, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Emery Pierce Best before 1910.¹ Frances Miranda Hays died on 5 January 1939 at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 58. Cause of death was sarcoma- metastatic to liver & retroperitoneal tissue, primary on skin. & arterio sclerotic heart disease.^1,2 She was buried on 8 January 1939 at Bradys Bend Cemetery, Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Frances Miranda Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 28908910.
     She was listed as a resident in Robert John Hays and Margaret Hays's household in the census report on 16 June 1880 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Also in household were a young girl servant, and two boarders.³ As of before 1910,her married name was Best.¹

     Emery Pierce Best was born on 22 August 1876 at Wentlys Corners, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Frances Miranda Hays, daughter of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton, before 1910.¹ Emery Pierce Best died on 10 September 1954 at Pittsuburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 13 September 1954 at Bradys Bend Cemetery, Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Emery Pierce Best Find-a-Grave.com ID # 28908866.

     Emily Letitia Hays was born on 18 August 1885 at Turkey City, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Walter William Cribbs before 1916.¹ Emily Letitia Hays married George W Kersey after 1916.¹ Emily Letitia Hays died on 19 November 1957 at Pittsuburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 72.¹ She was buried on 21 November 1957 at Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ Emily Letitia Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48169810.
     As of before 1916,her married name was Cribbs.¹ As of after 1916,her married name was Kersey.¹

     Walter William Cribbs was born on 26 October 1888 at Williamsburg, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Emily Letitia Hays, daughter of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton, before 1916.¹ Walter William Cribbs died on 2 November 1941 at Bronx, Bronx, New York, at age 53.¹ He was buried on 5 November 1941 at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York.¹ Walter William Cribbs Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48169769.

     Beulah Audrey Hays married Earl Frank Reynolds.¹ Beulah Audrey Hays was born on 11 July 1888 at Madison, Piney Township, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 11 January 1984 at St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, at age 95.¹ She was buried on 14 January 1984 at Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ Beulah Audrey Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 19009199.
     Her married name was Reynolds.¹

     Earl Frank Reynolds married Beulah Audrey Hays, daughter of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton.¹ Earl Frank Reynolds was born in 1888 at Sullivan, New York.¹ He died on 26 April 1961 at Pittsuburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹

     Fred John Hays was born on 9 October 1894 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Iva Lavilla Miller on 7 September 1921.¹ Fred John Hays died on 20 July 1973 at Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 21 July 1973 at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ Fred John Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48076193.
     He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1940 at Clarion, Piney, Pennsylvania.² He and Alexander Morrow were DNA Match His grandchildren tested, Melinda Ripper from Anna Belle Hays and Tracy Schliep from one of his sons. on 21 March 2024.

     Iva Lavilla Miller was born on 20 June 1902 at Loleta, Elk, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Fred John Hays, son of William Hays and Jemina Letitia Hampton, on 7 September 1921.¹ Iva Lavilla Miller died on 10 May 1983 at Clarion Hospital, Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 13 May 1983 at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ Iva Lavilla Miller Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48076364 & full obituary.
     As of 7 September 1921,her married name was Hays.¹ She was listed as a resident in Fred John Hays and Iva Lavilla Hays's household in the census report in 1940 at Clarion, Piney, Pennsylvania.²

     William David Hays was born on 8 April 1922 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 5 July 2007 at Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, at age 85.¹ He was buried on 8 July 2007 at Salem Cemetery, Frogtown, Clarion, Pennsylvania.¹ William David Hays Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48076575 & full obituary.
     He was listed as a resident in Fred John Hays and Iva Lavilla Hays's household in the census report in 1940 at Clarion, Piney, Pennsylvania.²

     Sarah Jane Flenner was born in 1841 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Henry Whitehead circa 1861.³ Sarah Jane Flenner married John Bowser, son of John 'Big John' Bowser and Mary Margaret Razor, circa 1869 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Sarah Jane Flenner married John McElroy after 1870.⁴
     Sarah Jane Flenner appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of circa 1861,her married name was Whitehead.³ As of circa 1869,her married name was Bowser.³ As of after 1870,her married name was McElroy.⁴ She and John Bowser appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³

     Catharine Flenner married Thomas Rutter.² Catharine Flenner was born on 12 September 1843 at Pennsylvania.^1,3
     Her married name was Rutter. She appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Julia Ann Flenner was born on 28 December 1845.^1,2 She married George Wood Bowser after 1850.^2,3 Julia Ann Bowser died on 7 May 1922 at Rayburn Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 76.⁴ She was buried on 9 May 1922 at Montgormeryville Baptist Cemetery, Montgomeryville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Julia Ann Bowser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 27823952.
     She appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ As of after 1850,her married name was Bowser.² She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Mary Flenner was born on 18 June 1848 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Cornelius Henry circa 1869.^3,4,5
     Mary Flenner appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of circa 1869,her married name was Henry.² She was listed as a resident in Cornelius Henry and Mary Flenner's household in the census report in 1870 at East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁷ She was listed as a resident in Cornelius Henry and Mary Henry's household in the census report in 1900 at Beech St, Reynoldsville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; At time of this census Mary was mother of 10 children, 9 living.⁴ She and Cornelius Henry resided at Main St near Beech, Dubois, Pennsylvania, in 1911.⁸

     Samuel Bowser was born in 1800.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Taylor Cousins was born on 1 September 1874 at Wattersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He married Laura Blanche Allen, daughter of William Allen and Jane Hart, on 16 November 1898 at Wattersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ William Taylor Cousins was buried on 11 November 1953 at Wattersonville United Methodist Cemetery, Wattersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 20 November 1953 at Worthington, Rural West Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 79; Cause of death was Adeno-Carcinoma Liver, G I tract gastro intestinal, duration of 3 months.^1,2 William Taylor Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 39737966.
     He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Watersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ He witnessed the death of Frederick Fair Cousins on 25 February 1937 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was cerebral hemmorage.^5,6