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     Sarah Katherine Bowser was born on 17 March 1878 at Pennsylvania.⁴ She married Frank Elwood Cousins, son of Rev Isaac D Cousins and Clara Wolfe, after June 1900.⁵ Sarah Katherine Cousins died on 27 November 1918 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 40.⁴ She was buried on 29 November 1918 at Bowser Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴
     Her married name was Cousins.⁵ She resided at 877 4th Ave, New Kingsington, Pennsylvania, in 1957.⁶

     Frank Elwood Cousins was born on 20 November 1875 at Putneyville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ He married Sarah Katherine Bowser, daughter of Harvey D Bowser and Isabelle Hooks, after June 1900.¹ Frank Elwood Cousins died on 26 March 1949 at Valley Camp, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, at age 73. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage.⁴ He was buried on 29 March 1949 at Croyle Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Frank E. Cousins, a former resident of this place, died Saturday night, March 26, 1949, at 6:25 o’clock in his home in Cherry Alley, New Kensington. Mr. Cousins was born November 20, 1875, a son of the late I. D. and Clara (Wolfe) Cousins. Surviving are four sons, William I, Roy, Clark and Theodore Cousins, all of New Kensington; one daught6er, Mrs. Mary Hooks, Apollo; one sister Mrs. Elvena Clever, Kittanning; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the West Kittanning Brethren church, with Rev. A. W. Brickley of New Kensington, in charge. Burial will be made in the Croyle cemetery in Washington township.

From: The Simpson's Leader-Times, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, on Monday March 28 1949.³ Frank Elwood Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 25384352.
     As of 1880, Frank Elwood Cousins was also known as Franklin Cousins.² He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Red Bank Township, Clarion, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of June 1900 at 322 South McKean St, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Franklin was living as a boarder with Christian Shuey family at time of this census.⁵ He, 54, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 14 April 1930 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Frank is recorded as being widowed, age at first marriage was 25.⁶ He was a coal miner before 1949.⁴

     Harvey D Bowser was born in 1848 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He married Isabelle Hooks, daughter of Hugh Fraizer Hooks and Catherine Lasher, before 1878.¹ Harvey D Bowser died on 12 April 1894 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Cause of death was lung disease, ill 3 weeks.² He was buried on 14 April 1894 at Croyle Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Harvey D Bowser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 141771783 + family links, no photo as of Nov 15, 2015.
     As of 1918, Harvey D Bowser was also known as Harry Bowser.³

     Isabelle Hooks was born on 23 December 1849 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 She married Harvey D Bowser, son of Mathias P Bowser and Sarah Ann Baum, before 1878.¹ Isabelle Bowser died on 28 December 1928 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Ohio, at age 79. Cause of death was lobar puenumonia & grippe.³ She was buried on 30 December 1928 at Croyle Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Ohio.³ Isabelle Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 49582313.
     She appeared on the census of 24 September 1850 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Worthington, Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.⁵ Isabelle Hooks was also known as Isabella Hooks.² As of before 1878,her married name was Bowser.¹

     John Cousins was born on 10 February 1847 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 10 January 1910 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 62. Cause of death was cirrosis of the liver and he was recorded as being single at time of his death.³ He was buried on 11 January 1910 at Center Hill Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹

     Esther Himes was born on 30 November 1876 at Jefferson, Pennsylvania.² She married David Humble.³ Esther Himes married Rev Isaac D Cousins, son of William Cousins and Sarah Flenner, after 1918.¹ Esther Himes died on 17 January 1968 at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, at age 91.² She was buried on 20 January 1968 at St Jacob Cemetery, Perry Township, Jefferson, Pennsylvania.²
     Her married name was Humble.³ Her married name was Cousins.¹ She witnessed the death of Rev Isaac D Cousins on 30 April 1931 at Adrian Hospital, Punxsutawney, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was infected colon caused by a fall on Apr 16, 1931.^4,5

     David Humble died before 1918.¹ He married Esther Himes.¹

     Clara Wolfe was born on 5 July 1855 at Putneyville, Pennsylvania.^1,4,5 She married Rev Isaac D Cousins, son of William Cousins and Sarah Flenner, before 1905.^1,5 Clara Cousins died on 10 March 1905 at 3536 Alley C, Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, at age 49. Cause of death was apploxy.⁵ She was buried on 13 March 1905 at McMechen Cemetery, McMechen, Marshall, West Virginia.² Clara Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 141864292 + Family links.
     She and Rev Isaac D Cousins appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Red Bank Township, Clarion, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of before 1905,her married name was Cousins.^1,5

     Elvina Harriet Cousins married John E Clever.² Elvina Harriet Cousins was born on 24 November 1886 at Frenchs Corner, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 29 October 1957 at Armstrong Memorial Hospital, KIttanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 70. Cause of death was Cerebral Accident duration of 1 hour. Funeral Director was A. P. Merum, Kittanning, PA.^1,3 She was buried on 1 November 1957 at Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³ Elvina Harriet Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 50761049 + family links and bio.
     Her married name was Clever.²

     Augustus Cousins was born on 1 August 1922 at Jefferson, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 4 January 1982 at Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 59.¹ She was buried on 7 January 1982 at LakeLawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania.¹ Augustus Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 62881504 with family links.

     Michael Hartman was born in 1820 at Pennsylvania.² He married Sally Klurgleson? before 1849 at Armstrong?, Pennsylvania?.^1,2

     Elizabeth M Hodge was born on 16 March 1869 at Tennessee.³ She married David R Cousins, son of George W. Cousins and Jane Elder, after 1880.¹ Elizabeth M Hodge died on 10 February 1919 at Freeport, Armstrong, Tennessee, at age 49. Cause of death was chronic intestinal infection.¹ She was buried on 13 February 1919 at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Elizabeth M Hodge Find-a-Grave.com ID # 55105661.
     As of after 1880,her married name was Cousins.¹

     Thomas M Barber was born in 1884.¹ He married Della Cousins, daughter of David R Cousins and Elizabeth M Hodge, in 1921.¹

     Ann Louise (?) married William Houston Cousins, son of John Hess and Eliza Jane Longstreth.¹ Ann Louise (?) was born in 1873.² She was buried in 1944 at Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.² She died in 1944.² Ann Louise (?) Find-a-Grave.com ID # 109849824.
     Her married name was Cousins.¹

     Leo Halter was born on 4 January 1880 at Germany. Death record states birthplace as France.^2,1,3 He married Anna R Kohle, daughter of Louis Kohle and Mary Adams, in 1921 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.^1,4 Leo Halter died on 13 November 1937 at South Side Hospital, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 57, not listed on 1940 Fed Census, wife is listed as widow. Cause of death is undetermined acording to death certificate. Family legend is he had a sudden attack while driving truck and was stopped at red light when found to be deceased. States also that birthplace was France.^5,6,7 He was buried on 17 November 1937 at St Michaels Cemetery, Mt Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.^6,7 Leo Halter Find-a-Grave.com ID # 135837813.
     He witnessed the immigration of Marian Cohger in 1890 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; one year after her husband, Leo.bringing with her the children.² Leo Halter was a helper in a tin mill on 11 June 1900 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at 40 Richardson Ave, Pittsburgh Ward 38, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.² He lived on 29 December 1916 at 87 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁸ He witnessed the death of Leo Halter on 29 December 1916 at 87 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁹ Leo Halter was a chauffeur for Pittsburgh Brewing Co on 12 September 1918 at Josephine St, South Side Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ He lived on 12 September 1918 at 87 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at 85 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Interesting to note, family was from AlsaceLorraine and spoke French in home.¹⁰ He was laborer in steel mill in 1930.¹ He and Anna R Kohle appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at 121 Birmingham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ Leo Halter and Anna R Halter lived in 1934 at 12 Brosville, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Listing states wife Anna Halter, occupation Laborer.¹¹

     Mary Adams was born on 6 March 1858 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.^1,4,5 She married Louis Kohle, son of (?) Kohle, circa 1875 at Pennsylvania.⁴ Mary Kohle died on 4 April 1940 at 121 Brosville St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 82. Cause of death was mycarditis, chronic arterio sclerosis with edema of the lungs.^5,6 She was buried on 7 April 1940 at Saint Michaels Cemetery, Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁵ Mary Adams Find-a-Grave.com ID # 137820970 + family links.
     She appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 June 1870 at Lower St Clair Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁸ As of circa 1875,her married name was Kohle.⁴ She and Louis Kohle appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at 121 Cunningham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Mary is recorded as the mother of 8 children, 7 living as of this census.⁴ Mary Kohle and Louis Kohle appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Birmingham Ave, Pittsubrgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.⁹ Mary Kohle appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 121 Birmingham Ave, PIttsuburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Mary is owner of home and living with her are Victor and Barbie Halter, also her daughter and son.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at 121 Birmingham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Mary owned the house that she, daughter, Anna and another widow and son, Frances Wencel, age 59 lived in. Her home was valued at $4000 and she collected rent from daughter of $12 and $15 from Frances.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at 121 Birmingham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Mary is recorded as being owner of the multifamily home. Living there were son? Louis and daughter-in-law with children and Mary's daughter, Anna with her children Grace & Regis Halter.¹²

     Regis L Halter was born in 1922.^1,2 He was buried in 1984 at St Michaels Cemetery, Mt Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.² He died in 1984.² Regis L Halter Find-a-Grave.com ID # 135837584.
     He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at 121 Birmingham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at 121 Birmingham St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ He witnessed the death of Anna R Halter on 3 July 1947 at at home- 121 Brosville St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was Cerebral Hemmorhage. Time of death was 4:30 pm on Thursday.^2,4,5

     Leo Halter was born on 20 April 1840 at Germany.^1,3 He married Marian Cohger, daughter of Andrew Cohger and Marian Kribs, circa 1876 at Germany.¹ Leo Halter died on 29 December 1916 at 87 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 76.³ He was buried on 2 January 1917 at St George Cemetery, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³
     He immigrated in 1889 to Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a laborer in steel works before 1900 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ He and Marian Halter appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at 40 Richardson Ave, Pittsburgh Ward 38, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Mary is listed as having 7 children, 7 living as of this census. Only 6 are listed here, so assume to have possibly an older child that had left home prior to 1900.¹ Leo Halter lived on 28 December 1916 at 87 Lafferty Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.³ He witnessed the death of Annie Halter on 22 April 1918 at 87 Lafferty St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was lobar Pneumonia.⁴