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     Martha Clark was born in 1840 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She was listed as a resident in Elizabeth Hart's household in the census report on 4 September 1850 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     George Clark was born in 1843 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He was listed as a resident in Elizabeth Hart's household in the census report on 4 September 1850 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Lydia Clark was born in 1849 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She was listed as a resident in Elizabeth Hart's household in the census report on 4 September 1850 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Barbara Hagens was born circa 1837 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married James Clark, son of John (George?) Clark and Elizabeth Hart, circa 1852 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     As of circa 1852,her married name was Clark.¹ Barbara Clark and James Clark appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Barbara Clark witnessed the death of James Clark on 23 October 1907 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was appoplexy.³

     Susanna Clark was born circa 1856 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     James Clark was born on 4 April 1854 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Margaret Mimm.³ James Clark died on 4 April 1942 at at home, Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88. Cause of death was lobar pneumonia due to cold.² He was buried on 8 April 1942 at Calvary Monument, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He witnessed At time of this census, on one single page of the census were Armers, Clarks, Yohns, Murrays, and a Simpson living side by side. on 8 June 1900.⁴ He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. James owned his home valued at 1200.00. Was widowed at time of this census and made a home for his granddaughter and family.⁵ He appeared on the census of 12 May 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Byron Clark was born in 1860 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     James Clark was born circa 1791 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Ann (?)¹
     James Clark was a farmer on 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He and Ann Clark appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² James Clark and Ann Clark appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Strasburg Boro, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Ann (?) was born in 1792 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married James Clark.¹
     Her married name was Clark.¹ Ann Clark and James Clark appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Ann Clark and James Clark appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Strasburg Boro, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary Clark was born circa 1834 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² As of 21 August 1850, Mary Clark was also known as Ann Clark.² She appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Strasburg Boro, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     John S Clark was born in 1837 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Strasburg Boro, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Elizabeth Clark was born circa 1832 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Clark was born circa 1828 at Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Franklin Clark was born circa 1821 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mary A (?) circa 1850 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary A (?) was born in 1830 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Franklin Clark, son of James Clark and Ann (?), circa 1850 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     As of circa 1850,her married name was Clark.¹

     Cora F Clark was born in 1850 at Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Moses Bowser was born in 1819 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Margaret Roudabush at Pennsylvania.¹ Moses Bowser died on 24 June 1863 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² He was buried on 27 June 1863 at Center Hill Church of Brethren Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.² Moses Bowser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 50262245 + children links.

     Priscilla Bowser was born on 18 March 1857.¹ She married Jacob M Bowser, son of Moses Bowser and Margaret Roudabush, circa 1877 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Priscilla Bowser died on 18 July 1886 at age 29.¹ She was buried on 21 July 1886 at Center Hill Church of Brethren Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Priscilla Bowser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 87013652.

     Franklin Russell Cousins married Helen M Brink.¹ Franklin Russell Cousins was born on 18 July 1920 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 29 October 2011 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 91.¹ He was buried on 31 October 2011 at Grace Brethren Church Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. His Obituary:

Franklin R. "Russ" Cousins Sr., 91, of North Buffalo Township, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Kittanning Care Center. Born July 18, 1920, in North Buffalo Township, he was a son of the late David L. and Ella (Schrecengost) Cousins. A veteran of the Army, he served during World War II. Prior to his retirement in April of 1977, he worked at P.P.G. Industries, Ford City, as a craneman. Russ was a member of North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church and the NRA. He was also a charter member of the Ford City VFW and a life member of the Ford City Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening, planting trees and going to his camp in Elk County. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Beck) Cousins; his children, Joseph (Shari) Cousins, of Kittanning, Franklin (Kristen) Cousins Jr., of Kittanning, John (Cindy) Cousins, of Kittanning, and Barb Harkleroad, of Kittanning; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, David (Pauline) Cousins, of Kittanning, Ernest Cousins, of Kittanning, and Brady (Evelyn) Cousins, of Kittanning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel M. Cousins; two brothers, Robert Cousins and Jimmy Harold Cousins; and a sister, Ella Mae Smith. Friends will be welcomed by his family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the WELCH FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday in North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church with the Rev. David Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Grace Brethren Cemetery, North Buffalo Township. To send an online condolence to the family, please go to www.welchfh

Kittanning Leader Times 10/31/2011.¹ Franklin Russell Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 79584210.

     Helen M Brink married Franklin Russell Cousins, son of David Lee Cousins and Ella Schreckengost.¹ Helen M Brink was born on 22 August 1941 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 12 January 2013 at North Buffalo Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 71.¹ She was buried on 15 January 2013 at Grace Brethren Church Cemetery, Center Hill, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Helen M Brink Find-a-Grave.com ID # 103525165.
     Her married name was Cousins.¹

     Ernest Clair Cousins Sr was born on 31 December 1925 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Jane Elizabeth Wyant circa 1948.¹ Ernest Clair Cousins Sr died on 23 February 2012 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 86.¹ He was buried on 26 February 2012 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. His Obituary:

Ernest Clair Cousins Sr., 86, of North Buffalo Township, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in the Armstrong County Health Center, Kittanning. He was born Dec. 31, 1925, in North Buffalo Township, a son of the late David and Ella (Schrecengost) Cousins. Mr. Cousins was a member of the North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church. He read the Bible through 13 times and received a certificate for attending Bible classes at Transylvania Bible School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1944 and served as a tail gunner on a B17 over Europe. He was discharged as a sergeant. Mr. Cousins was a member of the VFW and the NRA. He loved gardening, going to camp, hunting, having wiener roasts and spending time with his family. Surviving are three sons, Ernest Cousins, of Kittanning, Brian Cousins, of Byrndale, and Randy Cousins, of Weedville; three daughters, Anita Miller, of Cabot, Denise Czekanski, of Ford City, and Rhonda Zambuto, of Ford City; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, David Cousins and Brady Cousins, both of North Buffalo Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane E. (Wyant) Cousins, who died Nov. 15, 2008; one sister, Ella Mae Smith; three brothers, Robert Cousins, Franklin Russell Cousins and an infant brother, James Cousins; and two grandsons, Eric Cousins and Thomas Cousins. Friends will be welcomed by his family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the WELCH FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City. Additional visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday in the North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church with the Rev. David Blevins officiating. Entombment will follow in the Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington. To send an online condolence to his family, please visit www.welchfh.com.

Kittanning Leader Times 2/24/2012.¹ Ernest Clair Cousins Sr Find-a-Grave.com ID # 85596712.
     He began military service on 27 July 1944 at Ft George G Meade, Maryland. Education Level: 3 years high school. FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LVLG-N1T.

     Jane Elizabeth Wyant was born on 18 May 1928 at North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Ernest Clair Cousins Sr, son of David Lee Cousins and Ella Schreckengost, circa 1948.¹ Jane Elizabeth Wyant died on 15 November 2008 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 18 November 2008 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Her Obituary:

Jane E. Cousins, 80, of North Buffalo Township, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township. Born May 18, 1928, in North Buffalo Township, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Zella (Boarts) Wyant.

Mrs. Cousins worked as a spreader in the cutting room at Big River in Rayburn Township. She was a member of North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church and loved playing the guitar and piano, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Cousins Sr; six children, Ernest Cousins Jr., of Kittanning, Anita Miller, of Butler, Denise Czekanski, of Ford City, Brian Cousins, of Byrndale, Randy Cousins, of Weedville, and Rhonda Zambuto, of Ford City; 15 grandchildren, Nick, Nathan, Kohl, and Ernie Cousins, Melissa Foreman, Alicia Bash, Janet Beck, Jennifer Hagofsky, Katherine, Jacob, Joshua and Steven Czekanski, and Joe, David, and John Zambuto; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Eric and Tommy. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the WELCH FUNERAL HOME, Ford City.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday in North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church with Pastor David Blevins officiating.

Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Burial Estates.

(Obituary from The Valley News Dispatch, Tarentum, Pa.)¹ Jane Elizabeth Wyant Find-a-Grave.com ID # 33170577.
     As of circa 1948,her married name was Cousins.¹

     Harry Albert Cousins Jr was born on 29 November 1943 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 1 September 2001 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 57.¹ He was buried on 4 September 2001 at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Harry Albert Cousins Jr Find-a-Grave.com ID # 48256526.

     Charles Austin Cousins was born on 17 October 1877 at Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Carrie Larke, daughter of George Larke and Mary Ann Rea, circa 1897.² Charles Austin Cousins died on 18 March 1948 at at work-155 S. Grant Ave; Dante Alighieri Italian Club, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 70. Cause of death was suicide by shooting. Shot with a 32 calibre revolver fired by own hand with suicidal intent. Funeral Director Robert R. Smith, Kittanning, PA.¹ He was buried on 21 March 1948 at Ford City Cemetery, Ford City, Pennsylvania.³
     He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Red Bank Township, Clarion, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was a janitor on 17 March 1948 at Dante Alighieri Italian Club; 155 S. Grant Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.³

     Carrie Larke was born on 20 August 1874 at Ohio.¹ She married Charles Austin Cousins, son of Rev Isaac D Cousins and Clara Wolfe, circa 1897.¹ Carrie Cousins died on 7 August 1940 at Armstrong County Hospital, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Cause of death was myocarditis.¹ She was buried on 10 August 1940 at Ford City Cemetery, Ford City, Armstrong, Ohio.^1,3 Carrie Larke Find-a-Grave.com ID # 50934422.
     As of circa 1897,her married name was Cousins.¹ She resided at 202 Johnston Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, in 1931.⁴

     Leonard Newton Cousins was born on 31 May 1911 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Ruth McDowell Miller on 28 September 1936 at Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia.¹ Leonard Newton Cousins died on 30 November 1970 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 59.¹ He was buried on 3 December 1970 at Ford City Cemetery, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.¹ Leonard Newton Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 50934427 + full obit and family links.
     Carrie Cousins resided at 202 Johnston Ave, Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, in 1931.²