Ada R Phenneger

F
Father*Reece L Phenneger b. 10 Nov 1903, d. 6 Nov 1943
Mother*Mary Rapp b. 17 Aug 1902, d. 3 Oct 1990
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited24 May 1998
     Ada R Phenneger died at New Holland, Pennsylvania.
     Her married name was Eshbach.

Reece L Phenneger1

M, b. 10 November 1903, d. 6 November 1943
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited12 Jan 2023
Reese Phenneger tombstone
     Reece L Phenneger was born on 10 November 1903 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Mary Rapp, daughter of Charles Louis Rapp and Elizabeth A Gregg, on 24 March 1927. Reece L Phenneger died on 6 November 1943 at RD $ (at home), East Lampeter Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 39. Supposedly committed suicide by walking in front of train in Kinzer. Death certificates says coronary occlusion.2 He was buried on 9 November 1943 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Reece L Phenneger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 27302464.3
     He and Mary Rapp were listed on quilt made by Mrs H. M. Eckman for American Legion Post 409, Paradise, PA. This quilt was auctioned by the membership and won by Lydia Rapp. Their names are listed in Block 18, wheel section.

Add'l info. Reese supposedly commited suicide by walking in front of train in Kinzer. on 25 April 1928.4

Family

Mary Rapp b. 17 Aug 1902, d. 3 Oct 1990
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Photo on Findagrave.com.
  2. [S281] Unknown compiler, Discovery Jan 12 2023.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jul 12, 2012.
  4. [S48] E Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personal Family Information.

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Mildred Peters

F, b. 18 October 1914, d. 7 September 1990
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited16 Feb 2022
     Mildred Peters was born on 18 October 1914.1 She married Christian Ferree Rapp, son of Charles Louis Rapp and Elizabeth A Gregg, on 24 February 1931. Mildred Peters died on 7 September 1990 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 75. She was buried on 10 September 1990 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Mildred Peters Find-a-Grave.com ID # 114997352.
     She and Christian Ferree Rapp were listed on quilt made by Mrs H. M. Eckman for American Legion Post 409, Paradise, PA. This quilt was auctioned by the membership and won by Lydia Rapp. His name are listed in Block 18, top right corner of section.2
Mildred Peters Obit stated 9 grandchilren, 10 great grand-children. As of 24 February 1931,her married name was Rapp. She and Christian Ferree Rapp appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Christian Ferree Rapp b. 7 Dec 1907, d. 16 Oct 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114997352/… accessed 16 February 2022), memorial page for Mildred M Peters Rapp (18 Oct 1914–7 Sep 1990), Find a Grave Memorial ID 114997352, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Yvonne Freed Dunn (contributor 47421401).
  2. [S48] E Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personal Family Information.

    "
  3. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-131, Dwelling #417.

Nancy Ann Rapp

F, b. 15 September 1931, d. 30 December 1998
Father*Christian Ferree Rapp b. 7 Dec 1907, d. 16 Oct 1986
Mother*Mildred Peters b. 18 Oct 1914, d. 7 Sep 1990
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited11 Feb 2022
     Nancy Ann Rapp was born on 15 September 1931. She married Donald Rebman Sr before 1956. Nancy Ann Rebman died on 30 December 1998 at age 67.1 She was buried on 3 January 1999 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.1 Nancy Ann Rapp Find-a-Grave.com ID # 112652473.
     She appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 As of before 1956,her married name was Rebman.

Family

Donald Rebman Sr b. 18 Apr 1931, d. 11 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112652473/… accessed 11 February 2022), memorial page for Nancy A Rapp Rebman (15 Sep 1931–30 Dec 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 112652473, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Yvonne Freed Dunn (contributor 47421401).
  2. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-131, Dwelling #417.

Mary Lou Rapp

F, b. 4 September 1935, d. 24 August 2005
Father*Christian Ferree Rapp b. 7 Dec 1907, d. 16 Oct 1986
Mother*Mildred Peters b. 18 Oct 1914, d. 7 Sep 1990
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited12 Feb 2022
     Mary Lou Rapp was born on 4 September 1935. She married John F Ravegum on 19 July 1957.1 Mary Lou Rapp died on 24 August 2005 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 69.2 She was buried on 27 August 2005 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.2 Mary Lou Rapp Find-a-Grave.com ID # 96353156 + obit.
     She appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Her married name was Ravegum. She resided at 6104 Park Ridge Dr, East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 2005.2

Family

John F Ravegum b. 1934, d. 9 Apr 1994

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96353143/… accessed 12 February 2022), memorial page for John F. Ravegum (1934–1994), Find a Grave Memorial ID 96353143, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Denise Witwer Lahr (contributor 47356680).
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96353156/… accessed 12 February 2022), memorial page for Mary Lou Rapp Ravegum (4 Sep 1935–24 Aug 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 96353156, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Denise Witwer Lahr (contributor 47356680).
  3. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-131, Dwelling #417.

Nora McCamant

F, b. 1915, d. 2004
ChartsT Jefferson Gregg Descendants
Last Edited24 Feb 2019
     Nora McCamant was born in 1915.1 She married Raymond Charles Miller, son of Charles C. Miller and Edna Ranck, on 9 March 1940 at White Horse, Pennsylvania. Nora McCamant died in 2004.1

Family

Raymond Charles Miller b. 29 Oct 1918, d. 30 Aug 2001
Child

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 24, 2019.

Ella M Berkey

F, b. 13 August 1867, d. 10 December 1958
Last Edited8 Feb 2022
     Ella M Berkey was born on 13 August 1867 at Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 She married Joseph Jordon Bryson, son of William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon. Ella M Bryson died on 10 December 1958 at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at age 91.1,2 She was buried on 13 December 1958 at Enola Cemetery, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.1 Ella M Berkey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53349153.
     Her married name was Bryson. She and Joseph Jordon Bryson This family researched by Rosemary Donaldson and can be reached at DonaldsonRosema@aol.com on 10 July 2003.

Family

Joseph Jordon Bryson b. 14 May 1867, d. 15 Jan 1921
Child

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53349153/… accessed 08 February 2022), memorial page for Ella A Berkey Bryson Cramer (13 Aug 1867–10 Dec 1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53349153, citing Enola Cemetery, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by scooterpa (contributor 48605460).
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certif for Ella A Cramer, # 110180.
  3. [S37] Unknown author, E-Mail or Family Trees, Our descendecy is from William Miers Bryson, son of Joseph & Susannnah. He married Albina Jordon ( I recently got a picture of her! Its amazing!) They had a son, Joseph who married Ella Berkey ( they would be my great-grandparents.) Their son, George Roy Bryson married Margaret Peters. They had 5 children - George, Richard, Margaret, Joseph, & Donald. Richard Earl Bryson was my father.

    Susan Allardice e-mail address.

Charles F Saylor1

M, b. 1861, d. 1942
Last Edited8 Feb 2022
     Charles F Saylor was born in 1861.1 He married Susan Bryson, daughter of William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon. Charles F Saylor was buried in 1942 at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.1 He died in 1942.1 Charles F Saylor Find-a-Grave.com ID # 89351169.
     He and wife of Parkesburg were included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Susan Bryson b. 29 Apr 1868, d. 8 Sep 1961

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89351169/… accessed 08 February 2022), memorial page for Charles F. Saylor (1861–1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 89351169, citing Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave (contributor 8).
  2. [S162] Newspaper and date.

Florence M Brown1

F, b. 1889, d. 28 October 1971
Last Edited21 Mar 2015
     Florence M Brown was born in 1889.1 She married William Harris? Bryson, son of William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon, on 9 March 1923.1 Florence M Brown died on 28 October 1971.1 She was buried on 31 October 1971 at Upper Octorara Cemetery, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania.1 Florence M Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 86157772.
     As of 9 March 1923,her married name was Bryson.1 She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.2 She witnessed the death of William Harris? Bryson on 16 March 1958 at Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was Senility caused by hardening of the arteries.1,3

Family

William Harris? Bryson b. 29 Jul 1873, d. 16 Mar 1958

Citations

  1. [S92] Tom Cooper, "Family Tree of John Bryson," e-mail to E. Sue Gregg, Family tree of John Bryson and his descendants.
  2. [S162] Newspaper and date.
  3. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 23493.

Harry Lewis McNelly1

M, b. 6 August 1876, d. September 1943
Last Edited29 Jul 2024
     Harry Lewis McNelly was born on 6 August 1876 at Chester, Pennsylvania.2 He married Anna A Bryson, daughter of William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon. Harry Lewis McNelly was buried in September 1943 at Upper Octorara Church Cemetery, Parkesburg, Chester, Delaware.2 He died in September 1943 at Delaware at age 67.2 Harry Lewis McNelly Find-a-Grave.com ID # 39758376.2
     He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1910 at 836 Chestnut St, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Anna A Bryson b. 20 Apr 1880, d. Oct 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S92] Tom Cooper, "Family Tree of John Bryson," e-mail to E. Sue Gregg, Family tree of John Bryson and his descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 29, 2014.
  3. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester, Coatesville, Dist # 11, Dwelling # 205, Family # 206?

Harry C Wright1

M, b. 25 May 1868, d. 6 January 1912
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited1 Nov 2022
     Harry C Wright was born on 25 May 1868 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania; age 12 on 1880 Census.2,3,4 He married Lena Loucks, daughter of William Loucks and Margaret Loucks, circa 1887.5 Harry C Wright died on 6 January 1912 at Railroad Track, Atglen, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 43. Cause of death was accidentally being struck by engin Pennsylvania RR.6,4 He was buried on 8 January 1912 at Sadsbury Friends Burial Ground, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Harry C Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 155514758.
     He appeared on the census of 3 July 1870 at Symrna, Bart Twp, Lancaster.7 He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.8 He was a R R Laborer on 26 June 1900.5 He and Lena Wright appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; At time of this census, Lena is recorded as mother of 5 children, 5 living. Family rented their home.5 Harry C Wright was a laborer at Odd Jobs. on 26 April 1910 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.9 He and Lena Wright appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Green Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.9 Harry C Wright was a track man on Railroad before 6 January 1912 at Chester, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Lena Loucks b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 17 Mar 1934
Children

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 21, 2017.
  2. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60.
  4. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964 for Harry C Wright (Weigert) # 212.
  5. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Sadsbury, Dist 104, Dwelling # 137, Family # 137.
  6. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist 7, Dwelling #9, Family # 11.
  7. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Bart Twp, Dwelling # 226, Family # 250.
  8. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  9. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist 7, Dwelling # 169, Family # 171.
  10. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60, Family #137.
  11. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania US Death Certificates 1906-1968 for Jno Martin Wright # 85590.

Lena Loucks

F, b. 12 June 1870, d. 17 March 1934
Father*William Loucks2
Mother*Margaret Loucks1 b. Mar 1835
Last Edited1 Nov 2022
     Lena Loucks was born on 12 June 1870 at Fairfield, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3,2 She married Harry C Wright, son of Thomas E Wright and Catherine Matilda Bryson, circa 1887.4 Lena Wright died on 17 March 1934 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 63. Cause of death was Brights disease.2 She was buried on 20 March 1934 at Sadsbury Friends Burial Ground, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 Lena Loucks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 155514790.
     As of 1886,her married name was Wright.3 She and Harry C Wright appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; At time of this census, Lena is recorded as mother of 5 children, 5 living. Family rented their home.4 Lena Wright and Harry C Wright appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Green Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 Lena Loucks was a laundress for private families on 26 April 1910 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Newport Avenue, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living with this family at time of this census was Mary Wright, 14 yr old granddaughter of Lena.6 She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at 15 Elizabeth St, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; The Wrights are living in household with a Lelia S Irwin, age 47 (born about 1883), single lady who owns the home. Her occupation is a helper in a seed house.7

Family

Harry C Wright b. 25 May 1868, d. 6 Jan 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964 for Lena Wright # 29546.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60, Family #137.
  4. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Sadsbury, Dist 104, Dwelling # 137, Family # 137.
  5. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist 7, Dwelling # 169, Family # 171.
  6. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist 7, Dwelling #9, Family # 11.
  7. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist 6, Dwelling # 39a, Family # 42a.
  8. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania US Death Certificates 1906-1968 for Jno Martin Wright # 85590.

Elwood C Wright1

M, b. 4 December 1869, d. 3 August 1942
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited12 Dec 2020
     Elwood C Wright was born on 4 December 1869 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He married Rhoda L Haddon, daughter of Edward Haddon and Mary (?), in 1894; Married 6 years on 1900 Census.3 Elwood C Wright died on 3 August 1942 at Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 72.4 He was buried on 6 August 1942 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery, Peach Bottom, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Born in Bart Township, Lancaster County, he was a farmer in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.4 Elwood C Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 135575035 + family links.
     He appeared on the census of 3 July 1870 at Symrna, Bart Twp, Lancaster.5 He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.6 He lived on 5 November 1921 at Penn Hill.7

Family

Rhoda L Haddon b. 1870, d. 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Middle initial provided by Dennis Brandt, Find-a-grave researcher to me in email. Jan 5 2015.
  2. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Fulton Township, Lancaster Co, Roll 1423, Bk 2, page 237A. Dwelling # 218, Family # 221.
  4. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Information provided by Dennis Brandt, Find-a-grave researcher to me in email. Jan 5 2015.
  5. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Bart Twp, Dwelling # 226, Family # 250.
  6. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  7. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster New Era Nov 5 1921, page 2 obit for Thomas E Wright.
  8. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 11, 2015.
  9. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 6, 2015.

Rhoda L Haddon1

F, b. 1870, d. 1947
Father*Edward Haddon1
Mother*Mary (?)1
Last Edited11 Jan 2015
     Rhoda L Haddon was born in 1870 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 She married Elwood C Wright, son of Thomas E Wright and Catherine Matilda Bryson, in 1894; Married 6 years on 1900 Census.2 Rhoda L Haddon was buried in 1947 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery, Peach Bottom, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 She died in 1947 at Pennsylvania.1 Rhoda L Haddon Find-a-Grave.com ID # 135575408.
     As of 1894,her married name was Wright.2

Family

Elwood C Wright b. 4 Dec 1869, d. 3 Aug 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Information provided by Dennis Brandt, Find-a-grave researcher to me in email. Jan 5 2015.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Fulton Township, Lancaster Co, Roll 1423, Bk 2, page 237A. Dwelling # 218, Family # 221.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 11, 2015.
  4. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 6, 2015.

Alta Wright

F, b. 9 November 1872, d. 24 February 1959
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited12 Dec 2020
     Alta Wright was born on 9 November 1872 at Nickel Mines, Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 She married John Mitchell, son of John Mitchell and Sara Jane Kneebone, in 1891.2 Alta Mitchell died on 24 February 1959 at at home 423 Dauphin St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 86. Cause of death was coronary occlusion with artery disease.3 She was buried on 27 February 1959 at Strasburg Memmonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3
     She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.4 As of 1891,her married name was Mitchell.2 She and John Mitchell appeared on the census of 2 April 1910 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to this census, John and Alta had no children.5 Alta Mitchell lived on 5 November 1921 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.7

Family

John Mitchell b. 8 May 1869, d. 12 Jul 1935

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Strasburg Twp, Lancaster Co.
  3. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963 # 14536.
  4. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  5. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Strasburg, Ward 2, Dist 142, Dwelling # 125, Family 128.
  6. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster New Era Nov 5 1921, page 2 obit for Thomas E Wright.
  7. [S162] Newspaper and date.

John Mitchell

M, b. 8 May 1869, d. 12 July 1935
Father*John Mitchell b. 19 Nov 1846, d. 14 Jun 1920
Mother*Sara Jane Kneebone b. 22 Sep 1855, d. 23 Dec 1920
Last Edited18 Jan 2016
     John Mitchell was born on 8 May 1869 at Camborn, England.1 He married Alta Wright, daughter of Thomas E Wright and Catherine Matilda Bryson, in 1891.2 John Mitchell died on 12 July 1935 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was chronic myocarditis.3 He was buried on 15 July 1935 at Strasburg Memmonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3
     He was listed as a resident in John Mitchell and Sarah Ann Mitchell's household in the census report in 1871 at Pare Bracket Street, Camborne, Redruth, Cornwall, England.4 John Mitchell appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 He appeared on the census of June 1900 at North side of West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He was listed as living with A. Denlinger, proprietor of bakery. in June 1900 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He and Alta Mitchell appeared on the census of 2 April 1910 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to this census, John and Alta had no children.6 John Mitchell witnessed the death of John Mitchell on 14 June 1920 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was chronic myocardits and fracture of femur due to a fall.7 John Mitchell was a retired blacksmith before 1935.3

Family

Alta Wright b. 9 Nov 1872, d. 24 Feb 1959

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Film 1255143, Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, Pa Page 482D.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Strasburg Twp, Lancaster Co.
  3. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963 # 64912.
  4. [S296] 1871 United Kingdom Census, England, Cornwall, Redruth, Camborne, Piece # 2324, Folio # 71, Pge 17 Find-my-Past records accessed May 1 2021.
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise, Dist 173, Dwelling # 317, Family # 344.
  6. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Strasburg, Ward 2, Dist 142, Dwelling # 125, Family 128.
  7. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963 # 71804.

Howard Wright

M, b. January 1874, d. 8 September 1948
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited12 Dec 2020
     Howard Wright married Helen Miller. Howard Wright was born in January 1874 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania; age 5 on 1880 Census.1,2 He died on 8 September 1948 at age 74.3,4 He was buried on 11 September 1948 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Stone was erected by his niece, Catherine. This cemetery record is actually recorded as being Clarence Wright's record who is a brother to Howard.3,4
     He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.5 He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He lived on 5 November 1921 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 He appeared on the census of 1930 at West Fallowfield Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.7 He appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at 407 Locust St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.8

Family

Helen Miller

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60.
  3. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Personal Photo taken Apr 20, 2014.
  4. [S24] Unknown name of person Printed Record, Emily Sue Brown, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery Records as of 2013.
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  6. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster New Era Nov 5 1921, page 2 obit for Thomas E Wright.
  7. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Fallowfield Twp, Dist. 98, Dwelling 119, Family 128.
  8. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Columbia, Dist # 36-12, Visitation # 409.

Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright1

M, b. 4 July 1876, d. 4 April 1943
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited12 Dec 2020
     Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright was born on 4 July 1876 at Nickle Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; age 3 on 1880 census.2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Irwin, daughter of William Irwin and Margaret Matilda Keller, on 11 November 1904 at by Rev Rowland E Christ, Atglen, Chester, Pennsylvania.6 Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright died on 4 April 1943 at at home-217 W. Market St, Marietta, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was acute myocardosis and heart disease.7,4 He was buried on 7 April 1943 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7,4 Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 119694419.
     He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.8 He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 He and Margaret Irwin lived on 11 November 1904 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.9 Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright and Margaret Irwin appeared on the census of April 1910 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright began military service on 12 September 1918 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.10 He and Margaret Irwin appeared on the census of 1920 at Bridge Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed with this family were John Taylor, brother in law to Clarence, age 26, and Elsie? Taylor, sister-in-law age 20?.11 Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright lived on 5 November 1921 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.12 He and Margaret Irwin appeared on the census of 1930 at West Fallowfield Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.13 Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.14 He was a stone mason and worked for the WPA on 9 May 1940 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.15 He and Margaret Wright appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at 407 Locust St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to this census, Clarence attened & completed elementary school to 4th grade and Margaret completed 6th grade.15

Family

Margaret Irwin b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 22 May 1953
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Carla Wright, "Wright Family Tree", Wright Family Tree as registered on Ancestry.com family files.
  2. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 60.
  4. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate #36547.
  5. [S33] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SS Application, unknown series, Applied May 1937 as Clarence Centenial Wright.
  6. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: Pennsylvania Marriages 1852-1968 for Clarence Wright & Maggie Irwin # 10716 Files # 000556686.
  7. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Photo.
  8. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  9. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: Pennsylvania Marriages 1852-1968 for Clarence Wright & Maggie Irwin # 10716.
  10. [S130] "WWI Draft Card", Researched Jul 22, 2016 # 37-9-14-C.
  11. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Christiana Boro, ED 7, Dwelling #89, Family #98.
  12. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster New Era Nov 5 1921, page 2 obit for Thomas E Wright.
  13. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Fallowfield Twp, Dist. 98, Dwelling 119, Family 128.
  14. [S162] Newspaper and date.
  15. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Columbia, Dist # 36-12, Visitation # 409.
  16. [S48] E Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personal Family Information.

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Margaret Irwin

F, b. 12 October 1886, d. 22 May 1953
Father*William Irwin2 b. c 1866
Mother*Margaret Matilda Keller1 b. 1 Jun 1872, d. 9 Nov 1918
Last Edited23 Jul 2017
Original share was Carla Wright ancestry tree.
     Margaret Irwin was born on 12 October 1886 at West Fallowfield Twp, Atglen, Chester, Pennsylvania. Birth date is given as Oct 10, 1883 on her marriage record.3,4,5 She married Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright, son of Thomas E Wright and Catherine Matilda Bryson, on 11 November 1904 at by Rev Rowland E Christ, Atglen, Chester, Pennsylvania.6 Margaret Irwin was buried in 1953 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Section 3, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3,7 She died on 22 May 1953 at Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, at age 66; Funeral was held at Fred F Groff's, 234 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA.8,9 Margaret Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 119695032 + family links.
     She and Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright lived on 11 November 1904 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.10 As of 11 November 1904,her married name was Wright. Margaret Irwin and Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright appeared on the census of April 1910 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Margaret Wright witnessed the beginning of military service of Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright on 12 September 1918 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.11 Margaret Irwin and Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright appeared on the census of 1920 at Bridge Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed with this family were John Taylor, brother in law to Clarence, age 26, and Elsie? Taylor, sister-in-law age 20?.12 Margaret Irwin and Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright appeared on the census of 1930 at West Fallowfield Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.13 Margaret Wright and Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at 407 Locust St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; According to this census, Clarence attened & completed elementary school to 4th grade and Margaret completed 6th grade.14 Margaret Irwin witnessed the death of Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright on 4 April 1943 at at home-217 W. Market St, Marietta, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was acute myocardosis and heart disease.15,16 As of 1953, Margaret Irwin was also known as M I Wright.9

Family

Clarence Centoneal (Centennial?) Wright b. 4 Jul 1876, d. 4 Apr 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S176] Julie VanZandt, "Julie's Records", Received Family Sheets October 2013.
  2. [S33] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SS Application, unknown series, Social Security Applications & Claims Index 1936-2007 for daughter Margaret Irwin.
  3. [S48] E Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personal Family Information.

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  4. [S176] Julie VanZandt, "Julie's Records", Received papers October 2013.
  5. [S33] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SS Application, unknown series, Social Security Applications & Claims Index 1936-2007.
  6. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: Pennsylvania Marriages 1852-1968 for Clarence Wright & Maggie Irwin # 10716 Files # 000556686.
  7. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  8. [S24] Unknown name of person Printed Record, Emily Sue Brown, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery Records and obituary.
  9. [S32] Death Certificate, Georgia Death Records # 12071
    Original data: State of Georgia. Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998. Georgia, USA: Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
  10. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: Pennsylvania Marriages 1852-1968 for Clarence Wright & Maggie Irwin # 10716.
  11. [S130] "WWI Draft Card", Researched Jul 22, 2016 # 37-9-14-C.
  12. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Christiana Boro, ED 7, Dwelling #89, Family #98.
  13. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester County, West Fallowfield Twp, Dist. 98, Dwelling 119, Family 128.
  14. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Columbia, Dist # 36-12, Visitation # 409.
  15. [S13] Various Persons Cemetery Records, E. Sue Gregg, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Photo.
  16. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate #36547.

Charles Martin Wright1,2

M, b. 20 December 1879, d. 12 April 1945
Father*Thomas E Wright b. 6 Nov 1846, d. 4 Nov 1921
Mother*Catherine Matilda Bryson b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1 May 1885
Last Edited26 Jul 2024
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES MARTIN WRIGHT (1880-1945) AND HIS WIFE ADA (FORSYTHE) WRIGHT (1880 - ?)

MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CEMETERY, CHRSITIANA, LANCASTER CO., PA on the corner of Mt Pleasant Rd & Bartville Rd, (Christiana RR).

Photo taken by contributor Gloria Odom Trommler of Reamstown, Lancaster Co., PA, May 23, 2015.
     Charles Martin Wright was born on 20 December 1879 at Nickle Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; age 6 months on 1880 census.3,4,1 He married Ada Elizabeth Forsythe in 1900.4 Charles Martin Wright died on 12 April 1945 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Cause of death was heart stroke. Death certif states he lived in this community (Bart Twp) for 44 years.1 He was buried on 16 April 1945 at Mount Pleasant Methodisti Cemetery, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Charles Martin Wright Find-a-Grave.com ID # 81861189.
     He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster.5 He was not listed due to bad copy of census 1900 in 1900.4 He and Ada Elizabeth Forsythe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Bridge Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ada is recorded as being the mother of 6 children, 4 were living at time of this census. Both Ada and Charles were married 1 time.6 Charles Martin Wright lived on 5 November 1921 at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7 He was a laborer with WPA. on 11 April 1940.8 He and Ada Elizabeth Forsythe appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Census states his income in 1930 was $576. He is living with his family next door to Harry Peace & wife Grace Wright Peace.8 Charles Martin Wright was a laborer on a farm before 1945.1

Family

Ada Elizabeth Forsythe b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 11 Dec 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 # 33233.
  2. [S130] "WWI Draft Card", Researched Jul 22, 2016.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 505B.
  4. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 58, Family #99.
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Sadsbury Twp, Dist 174, Dwelling #324, Family #340.
  6. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist # 7, Dwelling # 44, Family # 44.
  7. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Lancaster New Era Nov 5 1921, page 2 obit for Thomas E Wright.
  8. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Bart Township, ED 36-3, Dwelling #63.
  9. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania US Death Certificates 1906-1968 for John Mitchell Wright # 119087.
  10. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970 for Alta Walton # 025303-65.
  11. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204478378/… accessed 07 November 2022), memorial page for Sarah E Wright (23 Oct 1917–1 Oct 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 204478378, citing Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Christiana, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rich K (contributor 46796115).

Ada Elizabeth Forsythe1

F, b. 18 July 1881, d. 11 December 1957
Last Edited26 Jul 2024
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES MARTIN WRIGHT (1880-1945) AND HIS WIFE ADA (FORSYTHE) WRIGHT (1880 - ?)

MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CEMETERY, CHRSITIANA, LANCASTER CO., PA on the corner of Mt Pleasant Rd & Bartville Rd, (Christiana RR).

Photo taken by contributor Gloria Odom Trommler of Reamstown, Lancaster Co., PA, May 23, 2015.
     Ada Elizabeth Forsythe was born on 18 July 1881 at Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 She married Charles Martin Wright, son of Thomas E Wright and Catherine Matilda Bryson, in 1900.3 Ada Elizabeth Wright died on 11 December 1957 at age 76; Cause of death was generalized arteriosclerosis.2 She was buried on 14 December 1957 at Mount Pleasant Methodisti Cemetery, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Ada Elizabeth Forsythe Find-a-Grave.com ID # 81861190.
     As of 1900,her married name was Wright.3 She and Charles Martin Wright appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Bridge Street, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ada is recorded as being the mother of 6 children, 4 were living at time of this census. Both Ada and Charles were married 1 time.4 Ada Elizabeth Forsythe and Charles Martin Wright appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Census states his income in 1930 was $576. He is living with his family next door to Harry Peace & wife Grace Wright Peace.5

Family

Charles Martin Wright b. 20 Dec 1879, d. 12 Apr 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jul 22, 2016.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 # 110274.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Sadsbury Twp, Roll 1425 Bk 2, Page 58, Family #99.
  4. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Christiana, Dist # 7, Dwelling # 44, Family # 44.
  5. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Bart Township, ED 36-3, Dwelling #63.
  6. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania US Death Certificates 1906-1968 for John Mitchell Wright # 119087.
  7. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1970 for Alta Walton # 025303-65.
  8. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204478378/… accessed 07 November 2022), memorial page for Sarah E Wright (23 Oct 1917–1 Oct 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 204478378, citing Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Christiana, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rich K (contributor 46796115).