Sources
1. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1931, No. 100491," 1931.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1931, No. 100491
Not yet transcribed.
Note: Her mother's maiden name is written in the lower left hand
corner of the death certificate, "Eliz. Holm" [[ or possibly Hahn ]].
2. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1933, No. 621909," 17 MAR 1933.
Not yet transcribed.
3. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1925, No. 1331," 1925.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1925, No. 1331
Not yet transcribed.
4. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1924, No. 21020," 1924.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1924 No. 21020
Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics:
Elizabeth Hess, white, female, widowed, occ. at home, b. Pa
Father: James Callahan, b. Ireland
Mother: Jane Dale, b. Ireland
d. 12:30 AM, 15 February 1924, age 78 years, Phila Genl Hospital
Cause: Chronic Myocanditis, Contributory: Chronic Nephritis
Hypostatic Pneumonia, no operation, no autopsy, no test to confirm
Attended: from 2 Jan 1924 to 15 Feb 1924, saw alive, 15 Feb 1924, J
Deining, r. Phila Genl Hospital, 15 Feb 1924
bur. Mt. Moriah, 19 February 1924, Chas Wagner, Undertaker, r. 1530
Fairmount
Informant: Mary J. Oakes, 2110 W Norris St.
Filed: 18 Feb 1924, H Lawrence, Dep Registrar, File No. 191601,
Registered No. 3809
Note: Her place of birth on her death certificate is in discrepency
with her place of birth in the censuses. Her age is also in
discrepency with her age in the censuses.
5. "Book of Mary Jane Hess," Mary Jane /Hess/.
A page from the book of Mary Jane Oakes nee Hess.
Sarah Ann Hess.
Born the year 1868 October 30th [[ her birthyear here is in conflict
with that in her baptism record, 1867 ]]
Mary Jane Hess
Born the year 1871 Feb[ruary] 4th [[ her birthyear here is in
conflict with that in her baptism record, 1872 ]]
Marg[r]et Elizabeth Hess
Born the year 1873 August 24th
Charles Edward Hess
Born the [year] 1876 April 20th
Simon Hess died August 29 1877 in the 38[th] year of his age
6. "Return of Marriage, Phila., Pa., 1866, Page 77," 1866.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1860-1885
Hess Simon, 1866, Page 77
Calahan Elizabeth, 1866, Page 77
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1866, Page 77:
Simon Wm Hess, age 26, occ. Machinist, r. Philada., b. Lebanon
Co. Pa.
Elizabeth Calahan, age 22, occ. r. Philada., b. Ireland
2 September, by Rev. G. A. Durborow, r. 401 S. 22nd St.
Ceremony employed: Episcopal
Philadelphia Return of Marriages (1 July - 30 September 1866)
2 September 1866, Rev. Geo A Durborow, Protestant Episcopal, r. So
401 South 22nd St.
Simon Wm Hess, Machinst, r. Philada, b. Lebanon Co Pa, age 26
Elizabeth Calahan, r. Philada, b. Ireland, age 22
Marriage Certificate:
This certifies that the Rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between
Simon W. Hoess of Philadelphia and Elizabeth Calahan of Philadelphia,
2 September 1866 at Philadelphia by me, Rev Geo A Durborow, Philada
Pa
The age of Elizabeth here is in discrepancy with her age in the
censuses, and her birthdate in the 1900 census.
7. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1932, No. 22311," 1932.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1932, No. 22311
Not yet transcribed.
8. "U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Phila., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JUN 1900.
9. "U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Phila., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 15 APR 1910.
10. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1930, No. 67288," 1930.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1930, No. 67288
Not yet transcribed.
11. "U.S. Federal Census, 1860," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JUN 1860.
12. "Return of Death, Phila, Pa., 1863, James Callahan," 1863.
Not yet transcribed.
13. "Register of Interments, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Phila, Pa."
Year No. of Interment Name Age
Date No. of Sec. No. of Lot No. of Grave
Disease Native of
1863 5826 Callahan James 69 Dec
24 110 25 gr. in N.E.
corner Asthma Ireland
1884 8915 Callahan Martha 51 yrs Feby
27 110 25 2 fr N E
corner
1885 41858 Hess, Sarah Ann 17 y.
September 1st 110 25 Corner
1890 50644 Callahan Caroline 43 Jan
6 110 25 S. E. Cor
1902 73424 Callahan Wm 73 Nov
3 110 25 2 Fr N E
Cor Res
1909 84333 Callahan Jospehine 43 Feby
1 110 25 R. W. Cor N
W 10? Feidduy?
1925 104241 Callahan Clara 54 Jan
16 110 25 SW Cor Rev
10'
1925 105098 Callahan Jas 65 Dec
26 110 25 SW Cor Rev
10' closed
1924 103404 Hess, Elizabeth 78 Feb
19 105 20 Row E.L. Gn
5 fr. N.L. new
1944 119573 Hahn, Violet 42 Oct
21 105 20 Row E L
G.5 Fr N L Res Con
1899 - Giggle, Angelina 41
Jun 3 155 224 --
removed to Woodlands Cemetery 10/14/1901
NOTE: Must add Mary Jane OAKES nee HESS
Tombstone Inscriptions
FATHER
William Callahan
1829-1902
MOTHER
Martha Callahan
1828-1884
SISTER
Josephine Callahan
1866-1910
SISTER
Clara Callahan
1870-1925
BROTHER
James Callahan
1860-1925
14. "U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1860.
U.S. Federal Census, 1 June 1860
____________________________
__________________________________________________________
11th Ward, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pa. (enumerated 21 June
1860)
Abraham Mann, 30, M, b. Prussia, occ. Pedler, $800 value of
personal estate
Caroline Mann, 32, F, b. Prussia
Henrietta Mann, 5, F, b. Pa.
Matilda Mann, 2, F, b. Pa.
Johanna Mann, 6/12, F, b. Pa.
__________________________
____________________________________________________________
15th Ward, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pa. (enumerated 21 August
1860)
James Calahan, 55, M, b. Ireland, occ. Laborer
Jane Calahan, 50, F, b. Ireland
William Calahan, 28, M, b. Ireland, occ. Gun Smith
Mary Calahan, 29, F, b. Ireland
Lizzie Calahan, 8, F, b. Pa.
Emma Calahan, 5, F, b. Pa.
___________________________
___________________________________________________________
15. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1925, No. 114200," 1925.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1925, No. 114200
Not yet transcribed.
16. "Philadelphia Inquirer, 1878, 26 December," Philadelphia Inquirer, 26 DEC 1878.
17. "Return of Marriage, Phila., Pa., 1868, Page 83," 1868.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1860-1885
Callahan James, 1868, Page 83
Spring Caroline, 1868, Page 83
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1868, Page 83:
James Callahan, age 25, Policeman, r. Philada., b. Ireland
Caroline Spring, age 22, r. Philada., b. Ireland, white
31 August 1868, by Rev. G. Oram, r. 1823 Callowhill Rd.
Ceremony employed: Methodist
Philadelphia Return of Marriages (1 July 1868 - 1 October 1868)
31 August 1868, Rev. G. Oram, M. E. [Methodicst Episcopol] Church, r.
1823 Callowhill St.
James Callahan, Policeman, r. Philada., Pa., b. Ireland, age 25
Caroline Spring, r. Philada., Pa., b. Philada., Pa., age
22, white
There is a discrepancy in the birthplace of Caroline Spring between
the minister's return and the marriage register.
18. "Certificate of Death, Phila., Pa., 1910, No. 2944," 1910.
Certificate of Death, Phila., Pa., 1910, No. 2944
Not yet transcribed.
19. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1924, No. 45678," 1924.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1924, No. 45678
Not yet transcribed.
20. "Return of Death, Phila, Pa., 1873, Alexander McFarland," 1873.
Not yet transcribed.
21. "U.S. Federal Census, 1900," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JUN 1900.
22. "Philadelphia Public Ledger, 1902, 2 November," Philadelphia Public Ledger, 2 NOV 1902.
Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Sunday, 2 November 1902
CALLAHAN. - On Oct. 31, 1902, WILLIAM CALLAHAN, aged 73? years.
The relatives and friends of the family, also Chosen Friends, No.
100, I. O. O. F., Friends Lodge, No. 41 M. of P. and American Yearly
Beneficial Association, are invited to attend the funeral services at
his late residence, 1942 Hamilton street. Interment at Mt. Moriah
Cemetery.
23. "Philadelphia Public Ledger, 1884, 26 February," Philadelphia Public Ledger, 26 FEB 1884.
Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Thursday, 26 February 1884 (Death
Notices)
CALLAHAN. - On the 24th instant, MARTHA, wife of William Callahan,
aged 56 years
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from her
husband's residence, 1942 Hamilton street. To proceeed to Mount
Moriah.
24. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1910, No. 252513 (McFarland-Clark)," 16 JUN 1910.
Not yet transcribed.
25. "U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Phila., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 APR 1940.
26. "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18," National Archives and Records Administration, BET 1917 AND 1918.
27. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1953, No. 73606," 1953.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1953, No. 73606
Not yet transcribed.
28. "U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 (Phoebe Koch)."
U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-
1970
Name: Phoebe Koch
SAR Membership: 88112
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1848
Birth Place: Lost Creek, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 7 Oct 1903
Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse: Emanuel Eisenhart
Children: George W Eisenhart
29. "Register of Interments, Westminster Cemetery, Marion, Montgomery Co., Pa."
Register of Interments
Section Lot Grave Name of Deceased Date-of-
Death Interred Age Owner
Lansdowne 130 2 Charles Hess 01-18-
1923 01-22-1923 46 y Emanuel Eisehardt
Lansdowne 130 2 Kathryn Hess 01-30-
1941 02-01-1941 65 y Emanuel Eisehardt
Interment Number: 26813
Date of Interment: Feb. 1, 1941
Name of Deceased: Catherine Hess
Residence: 3909 N. 9th St.
Place of Interment:
Lot Number: 130
Section: Lansdowne
Location: -
Age: 65 years
Depth of Grave: 6
Undertaker: H. B. Mulligan
Lot Holder: Emanuel Eisenhart
Remarks: -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
Name: Phoebe Eisenhart
Birth Date: abt 1849
Birth Place: PA
Death Date: 5 Oct 1903
Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death: 54 years 24 days
Burial Date: 8 Oct 1903
Gender: Female
Race: White
Occupation: Housekeeper
Street Address: 1925 W York St
Cemetery: Westminster Cemetery
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
FHL Film Number: 1854739
Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985
Name: Phoebe Eisenhart
Birth Date: abt 1849
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 8 Oct 1903
Burial Place: Marion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Organization Name: Westminster Cemetery Company
30. "U.S. Federal Census, 1880," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JUN 1880.
31. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1941, No. 13961," 1941.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1941, No. 13961
Not yet transcribed.
32. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1923, No. 1856," 1923.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1923, No. 1856
Not yet transcribed.
His mother's name is listed incorrectly as Elizabeth McFarland. It
should be Elizabeth Callahan. McFarland is th emarrie dname of the
sister of Elizabeth Hess nee Callahan, Mary Jane McFarland nee
Callahan, both of whom died a year after Charles.
33. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1897, No. 96415," 24 SEP 1897.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1885-1916
Hess Charles Edward (Eisenhart), 1897, No. 96415
Eisenhart Katherine Amelia (Hess), 1897, No. 96415
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1897, No. 96415 (Affidavit of
Applicant for Marriage License)
Charles Edward Hess, white, b. 20 April 1876, Phila Pa,
occ. Show Buyer., r. 515 18th St. Phila, never married, not
related
Katherine Amelia Eisenhart, white, b. 8 March 1877, Shendrury Pa,
occ. r. 1911 Brandywine St. Phila, never married
Signed: J S. Bard?
Sworn: 24 Sept 1897
Filed: 27 Sep 1897, J. S. Bird Room 421 City Hall
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1897, No. 96415 (Consent to the
Marriage of a Child)
Emanuel Eisenhart, r. 1911 Brandywine St. Phila, father of Kath.
Eisenhart, r. same place, age 20, m. Chas. E. Hess
Signed: Emanuel Eisenhart, 27 Sept 1897
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1897, No. 96415 (Marriage Return)
7 Oct 1897, Charles E. Hess and Katherine A. Eisenhart
Charles H. Riebard, 6 October 1987, in Philadelphia
Signed: Charles H. Riebard
34. "Funeral Record of Oliver H. Bair, Funeral Director, Helen E. Free nee Eiserman," 4 JAN 1964.
Funeral Record of Oliver H. Bair, Funeral Director, Helen E. Free nee
Eiserman
Partially transcribed by Steven Matthew Hahn, 24 May 2014
____________________________________________________________________
Brother
Charge to EISERMAN, Horace J. Deceased Helen E. Free
121 W. Garfield Avenue Funeral 1820 Chestnut Street
Norwood, Pa. Terms Mt. Moriah
1964 Jan 4 Bill Rendered 19 133955
1941 Feb 5 Est % Horace J. 93 132009
Eiserman Extr 1946
Ironmaker? Disc. 133955
____________________________________________________________________
35. "U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," National Archives and Records Administration Region Branches, 1942.
World War II Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
36. "Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 (Free-Eiserman)."
Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
Name: Helen M. Eiserman
Spouse: Frank J. Free
County of Marriage: Pinellas
Marriage Date: 1952
Volume: 1372
Certificate: 8339
Source: Florida Department of Health
37. "U.S. Department of Veteran's Affair's BIRL Death File, 163-09-4893."
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Horace Eiserman
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 May 1895
Death Date: 5 Apr 1979
SSN: 163094893
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 28 Apr 1918
Release Date 1: 9 Apr 1919
38. "www.findagrave.com," www.findagrave.com.
Buried at Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax Twp.,
Dauphin Co., Pa.
John A. Hess
Birth: Mar. 25, 1847
Death: Mar. 28, 1895
Emma C. Hess
Birth: Apr. 3, 1852
Death: Feb. 28, 1933
Inscription: "Wife of John"
William F. Hess
Birth: 1875
Death: 1960
Annie L. Hess
Birth: 1872
Death: 1927
Inscription: "Wife of William F"
Harvey P. Hess
Birth: Mar. 16, 1885
Death: Oct. 18, 1918
Inscription: "Son of John & Emma"
Buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio
Emma Hollander
Birth: Apr. 9, 1871
Death: Aug. 28, 1957
Theresa M Wolf Hollander
Birth: Sep. 28, 1848
Death: Jul. 10, 1923
Moses Hollander
Birth: Jan. 1, 1836
Death: Mar. 30, 1910
Bess Hollander Radow
Birth: Nov. 12, 1890
Death: Jul. 6, 1963
Buried at Fairview Cemetery, Enders Twp., Dauphin Co., Pa.
Dorothy Romaine Strohm Rettinger
Birth: Jan. 20, 1921_Harrisburg_Dauphin County_Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Nov. 1, 2004_Harrisburg_Dauphin County_Pennsylvania, USA
_Dorothy was the daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Strohm and Erma Ray
Bower Strohm. On Sept. 14, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, she married
Richard Elwood Rettinger, the son of Edward E. Rettinger (1885-1963)
and Mary Elizabeth Tobias Rettinger (1886-1966). Dorothy and Richard
had 1 child.__The following information was provided courtesy of
Eileen Lentz:__Birth: 20 January 1921 in Harrisburg, Dauphin,
Pennsylvania, United States_Marriage: 14 September 1941 in Rockville
Evangelical United Brethren Church in Harrisburg, Dauphin,
Pennsylvania, United States._Death: 1 November 2004 in Harrisburg
Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States_Burial: 5
November 2004 in Fairview Cemetery, Enders, Dauphin, Pennsylvania,
United States__Dorothy R. Rettinger:
*Edition: FINALPage: B06 __Parents:_Elmer E Strohm (1896 - 1962)_Erma
R Strohm (1898 - 1985)__Spouse:_Richard Elwood Rettinger (1919 -
1984)
Richard Elwood Rettinger
Birth: Nov. 25, 1919_Harrisburg_Dauphin County_Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Nov. 19, 1984
_Richard was the son of Edward E. and Mary Elizabeth Tobias
Rettinger. On Sept. 14, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, he married Dorothy
Romaine Strohm, the daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Strohm and Erma Ray
Bower Strohm. Richard and Dorothy had 1 child. __Parents:_Edward E.
Rettinger (1885 - 1963)_Mary Elizabeth Tobias Rettinger (1886 -
1966)_Spouse:_Dorothy Romaine Strohm Rettinger (1921 - 2004)*
Thomas Levi Horst
Birth: Sep. 7, 1947
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Apr. 27, 2012, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
Family links:
Parents:
Lester Paul Horst (1918 - 1979)
Beatrice Mae Marshall Horst (1918 - 1975)
Sibling:
Thomas Levi Horst (1947 - 2012)
Kenneth Randall Horst (1951 - 1951)*
Burial: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County,
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section #34 Site #482
Maintained by: JIM BROWN
Originally Created by: Bill Corl
Record added: Apr 29, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 89274001
Added by: JIM BROWN
Charles H Geiger
Birth: Jan. 27, 1931
Death: Apr. 4, 1999
Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Saint Clair
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: US Army Korea
Created by: Joy Wilson
Record added: Jan 07, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 63884414
Added by: Joy Wilson
Shirley A Geiger
Birth: Sep. 9, 1937
Death: May 2, 1979
Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Saint Clair
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Mother
Maintained by: Diane
Originally Created by: Joy Wilson
Record added: Jan 07, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 63884417
39. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1922, No. 468468," 9 OCT 1922.
Not yet transcribed.
40. "U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Delaware Co., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 APR 1930.
41. "U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Delaware Co., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 APR 1940.
42. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1932, No. 43940," 1932.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1932, No. 43940
Not yet transcribed.
43. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1892, No. 49523," 9 FEB 1892.
Not yet transcribed.
44. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 90332," 1942.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 90332
Not yet transcribed.
45. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 101907," 1942.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 101907
Not yet transcribed.
46. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1908, No. 230435 <------ Have Marriage Index Only," 1908.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951
Name: Frank J Free
Gender: Male
Spouse: Elizabeth H Eldridge
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year: 1908
Marriage License Number: 230435
Digital GSU Number: 4140424
47. "Message Board Posting, Catharine M. ELLER," Catharine M. /ELLER/, 6 SEP 2001.
http://resources.rootsweb.com/~guestbook/cgi-
bin/public_guestbook.cgi?gb=2445&action=view
Name: CATHERINE ELLER <nomorepimp621@aol.com>
Date: 2001-09-06
Who is your Earliest known Eller ancestor? FRANCES ELLER(GRANDFATHER)
Where and when (approximately) was He/She born? NO INFO
Comments:
MY NAME IS CATHERINE ELLER I AM 25YRS OLD FROM PHILADELPHIA PA. MY
FATHER IS FREDERICK ELLER AND HE HAS A BROTHER MELVIN ELLER. THE ONLY
INFO I HAVE IS MY GRANDFATHER WAS FRANCES ELLER BORN IN N.C. HE WAS
MARRIED AT 13 AND LATER DIVORCED AND MARRIED MY GRANDMOTHER CATHERINE
HESS IN PHILADELPHIA. MY FATHER THINKS HE HAS BROTHERS AND SISTERS
ONE WHOME WAS SUPPOSINGLY A BEAUTY PAGENT CONTESTANT. IF ANYONE HAS
ANY INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT NOMOREPIMP621@AOL.COM SO I CAN LEARN A
LITTLE ABOUT MY ELLER HERRITAGE
48. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1930, No. 585684 (Eller-Hess)," 1 MAR 1930.
Philadelphia City Archives, 1885-1916 Marriage Index:
Hess Catherine (Eller), 1930, No. 585684
Philadelphia City Archives, 1930 Marriages, No. 585684:
Not yet transcribed.
49. "Return of Birth, Phila., Pa., 1905, No. tbd," Philadelphia City Archives, 1905.
Philadelphia Register of Births, 1905, No. tbd
Catherine Marie Hess, white, female, b. Nov. 30th 05, 1925 W York St.
Father: Chas. Edward Hess, white, Insurance Agent, b. Phila Pa, r.
1925 W York St., Ward 28
Mother: Catharine Addia Hess, white, b. Shenandoah Pa, r. 1925 W York
St., Ward 28
Signed: F. E. Archibald MD, 2211 W 16th Str
50. "Conversation with Chrystal L. OWENSBY nee TESTERMAN," Chrystal L. OWENSBY nee /TESTERMAN/, Steven Matthew HAHN, 25 OCT 2010.
Paul C. OWENSBY and Chrystal L. TESTERMAN
668 Puseyville Rd
Kirkwood, PA 17536-9796
717-529-6425
paulchrys@yahoo.com
51. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1931, No. 603937 (Owensby-Hess)," 11 JUL 1931.
Philadelphia City Archives, 1885-1916 Marriage Index:
Hess Evelyn D (Owensby), 1931, No. 603937
Philadelphia City Archives, 1931 Marriages, No. 603937:
Not yet transcribed.
52. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1931 No. 58186," 1931.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1931 No. 58186
Not yet transcribed.
53. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 19939," 1942.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1942, No. 19939
Not yet transcribed.
54. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1927, No. 91080," 1927.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1927, No. 91080
Not yet transcribed.
55. "Tombstone Inscriptions, Odd Fellows Cemetery , Saint Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa."
Tombstone Inscriptions, Odd Fellows Cemetery , Saint Clair,
Schuylkill Co., Pa.
CHARLES H. GEIGER
U.S. ARMY
KOREA
JAN 27 1931 APR 4 1999
MOTHER
SHIRLEY A. GEIGER
1937-1979.
56. "Return of Birth, Phila., Pa., 1903, Reel 407, No. 08846," Philadelphia City Archives.
Philadelphia Doctor's Return of Births, J. D. Taggart, July 1903,
Reel 407, No. 08846
Elizabeth Hess, white, female, b. 7-18-03, 2515 Dauphin St.
Parents: Charles & Katherine Hess, Janitor
Physician: J. D. Taggart, r.1825 Fairmount Ave.
57. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1944, No. 779616," 18 FEB 1944.
Not yet transcribed.
58. "U.S. Social Security Death Index, 164-12-0739," 28 AUG 2002.
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Alfred Guido
SSN: 164-12-0739
Last Residence: 19006 Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery, Pennsylvania,
USA
Born: 26 Jul 1918
Died: 28 Aug 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
59. "Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa."
60. "Register of Births, Phila., Pa., 1896, Vol. 2, Page 381," Philadelphia City Archives, 1896.
Philadelphia Birth Index, 1860-1903
Hahn Stanley, December 1896, Page 381
Philadelphia Register of Births, 1896, Vol. 2, Page 381
Stanley Hahn, white, male, b. 29 Dec 1896, 2329 Albion St, Ward 28?
Parents: Isaac & Tillie Hahn, salesman
Physician: Saml C. Blair, r. 2831 Diamond St
Reg. December 1896
61. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1951, No. 98801," 1951.
Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics:
Stanley Hahn, white, male, widower, occ. Candy Maker, b. 29 Dec 1896,
Philadelphia, Pa, SSN: 165-07-3203
Father: Isaac Hahn
Mother: Matilda Mann
d. 11:50 AM EST, 5 November 1951, age 54 years, 2335 N 16 St, Temple
Hosp, County of Phila, City of Phila
Cause: Acute cardiac dilatation, due to Coronary insufficiency, due
to Acute gastric dilatation, autopsy performed
Signed: Jos _____ ______, Coroner, r. 13 & Wood, 5 Nov 1951
bur. Beverly National Cem., Beverly Burlington County, NJ, 9 Nov
1951, H. M. Barrett, funeral director, r. Park & Lehigh Aves, Phila,
32, Pa
Informant: Matilda Guido, 3690 Stanton St.
Filed: 7 Nov 1951, Joseph A. Farrell, Registrant, File No. 98801,
Registered No. 21188
62. "Register of Births, Phila., Pa., 1902, Vol. 2, Page 287," Philadelphia City Archives, 1902.
Philadelphia Birth Index, 1860-1903
Oaks Violet, November 1902, Page 287
Philadelphia Register of Births, 1902, Vol. 2, Page 287
Violet Elizabeth Oaks, white, female, b. 19 Nov 1902, 1416 Fairmount
Ave, Ward 15
Parents: Chas C. & Mary J. Oaks, Ins Agent
Physician: W. A. D. Pierce, r. 2004 Mt Vernon
Reg. November 1902
63. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1944, No. 93036," 1944.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1944, No. 93036
Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics:
Violet Hahn, white, female, married, occ. Housewife, b. 19 Nov 1901,
Philadelphia, Pa,
Husband: Stanley, age 41
Father: Chauncey Oaks, b. Canada
Mother: not known, b. Pa
d. 18 October 1944, age 42y, 10m, 29d, 2719 N Garnet St, Womens
Homeopathic, County of Phila
Cause: Asphyxia by Carbon Monoxide Illuminating Gas, Found in 2541 N
16 St, Suicide Temp? derr?, Inquest held 26 Oct 1944
Signed: Dr. John Allan Bout?, Coroner
bur. Mt Moriah, 21 Oct 1944, G. B. Mulligan, funeral director, r.
1119 W Lehigh Ave.
Informant: Stanley Hahn, 2719 N Garnet St
Filed: 19 Oct 1944, Joseph A. ????, Registrant, File No. 39036,
Registered No. 20710
Note: The birthyear given on the death certificate (1901) is in
discrepency with the birthyear given in the birth register (1902).
64. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1926, No. 536238," 18 OCT 1926.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1917-1938
Hahn Stanley (Oakes), 1926, No. 536238
Oakes Violet E (Hahn), 1926, No. 536238
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1926, No. 536238 (Affidavit of
Applicant for Marriage License)
Stanley Hahn, white, b. 29 Dec 1896, Phila, Salesman, r. 2917 N 25th,
Phila, never married, not related
Father: Isaac Hahn, white, occ. ---, b. Pa, r. aleadr?
Mother: Matilda Mann, white, occ. ---, b. Pa, r. same
Signed: Stanley Hahn
Violet E. Oakes, white, b. 19 Nov 1902, Phila, Saleslady, r. 1909 W
Norris Str, Phila, never married
Father: Charles Oakes, white, occ. Gent, b. Canada, r. Va
Mother: Mary Hess, white, b. Pa, r. aleadr?
Signed: Violet E. Oakes
Sworn: 18 October 1926, Geo Muller
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1926, No. 536238 (Marriage
Return)
18th Oct 1926, Stanley Hahn & Violet E. Oakes
Signed: Samuel W. Purvis
Filed: Oct 19 1926
65. "Register of Births, Phila., Pa., 1908, No. ____," Philadelphia City Archives, 1908.
Register of Births, Phila., Pa., 1908, No. ____
Evelyn D. Hess, white, female, b. 16 July 1908, 4037 Marshall St.
Parents: Charles, Cath, Ward 43
Physician: E. Apeldron
66. "U.S. Social Security Death Index, 159-34-8585," 23 MAY 1996.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Evelyn D. Owensby
SSN: 159-34-8585
Last Residence: 17602 Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United
States
Born: 16 Jul 1908
Died: 23 May 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1958-1960)
67. "U.S. Federal Census, 1940, North Carolina," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 APR 1940.
68. "Church Records, Pine Street United Methodist Church, Williamsport, Register of Baptisms, 1868," 1868.
Pine Street United Methodist Church, Williamsport
Record of Baptisms
1875 Sep 5 - Mary Jane, Infant, born Feb. 4, 1872, Simon & Eliz'th
Hess, Pouring, At Church, D. S. Monroe
69. "Philadelphia Inquirer, 1961, 21 November," Philadelphia Inquirer, 21 NOV 1961.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Friday, 21 November 1961
OAKES. - Nov 18, 1961. MARY J. (nee Hess) formerly of 2738 N
Ringgold st. wife of the late Charles Oakes. Relatives and friends
invited to services, Wed., 10 A.M. Barrett's Funeral Home, Park and
Lehigh aves. Friends may call Tues. eve. Int Mt. Moriah Cem.
70. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1901, No. 142852," 27 NOV 1901.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1885-1916
Oaks Charles C (Hess), 1901, No. 142852
Hess Mary J (Oaks), 1901, No. 142852
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1901, No. 142852 (Affidavit of
Applicant for Marriage License)
Charles C. Oaks, b. 23 Sept 1870, Ontario, Canada, occ. Lunch Cafe,
r. 1416 Fairmount Ave, Phila, never married, not related
Mary J. Hess, b. Febry 1873, Williamsport, Pa, occ. Dressmaker,
r. same address, never married
Sworn: 27 November 1901
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1901, No. 142852 (Marriage
Return)
27 November 1901, Charles C. Oaks & Mary J. Hess
Signed: Charles H. Richards, Fasta? Central Congregational Ch.
The birth-year for Chauncey is inaccurate. He is born in 1865
according to Ontario censuses.
The birth-year for Mary Jane is also inaccurate. She is born in 1871
according to her death certificate and an entry in her bible.
71. "E-Mail from Nancy KOSLOWSKI nee OAKES," Nancy KOSLOWSKI nee /OAKES/, 2 JAN 2011.
72. "Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice, St. Thomas Times, St. Thomas, Ontario, 1959, 7 May," London Free Press and St. Thomas Times, 7 MAY 1959.
St. Thomas Times, St. Thomas, Ontario, Thursday, 7 May 1959
London Free Press, London, Ontario, Thursday, 7 May 1959
Chauncey Oakes
A retired insurance salesman, Chauncey Oakes, passed away at London
Tuesday, in his 95th year.
Deceased was the son of the late Charles Oakes and Mary Skinner. He
formerly resided at Port Burwell. His wife, the former Lucy
Phillips, predeceased him.
Surviving are three sons, George Oakes, of Land-O-Lakes, Fla., Harley
Oakes of Tampa, Fla., and Edward Oakes of Toronto; and one sister,
Mrs. Ethel McLauren of Erie, Pa.
Resting at the H. A. Ostrander & Son Funeral Home where service will
be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p,m. by Rev. Alfred Yeoman.
Interment in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Port Burwell.
73. "Church Records, Church of the Redemption, Philadelphia, Register of Baptisms, 1868," 1868.
Church of the Redemption, Philadelphia
Baptismal Record
1868 March 8th - Sarah Ann, Simon W & Elizabeth Hess, Born Octr 30,
1867.
74. "Philadelphia Public Ledger, 1885, 31 August," Philadelphia Public Ledger, 31 AUG 1885.
Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Monday, 31 August 1885
HESS. - On the 29th instant, SARAH, daughter of Elizabeth and the
late Simon W. Hess, in the 18th year of her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from her
mother's residence, No. 5 Chambers avenue. To proceed to Mount
Moriah Cemetery.
75. "Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice, Unknown News Source."
http://www.asimas.com/ASIMAS/heritbadger/obituaryDescription.jsp?domai
n_id=274&deceased_id=211410
Evelyn Owensby Jones
Mrs. Evelyn Molly Owensby Jones age 72, of Warrensville, North
Carolina died on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Carolinas Medical
Center in Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Jones was born on March 6, 1937 in
Weaverville, NC to Fulton and Evelyn Hess Owensby. Mrs. Jones was
preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Owensby, daughter,
Karen Jones, step-son, Edward Jones and step-grandson, Junior Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 1:00
PM at the Clifton Baptist Church by Rev. Jim Greer, Rev. David
Lyalls, Rev. Jimmy Galgann and Rev. Wayne Jones. Burial will follow
in the Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service.
Mrs. Jones is survived by:
Her husband: Dillard Wayne Jones
three sons: Rev. Wayne Jones and wife Joy of West Jefferson, NC,
Lester Jones of Warrensville, NC and Harold Jones and wife Vicky of
Lansing, NC
one daughter: Cathy Eller and husband Kenny of Warrensville, NC
two step-sons: J. D. Jones and wife Rosie of Warrensville, NC,
Ronnie Jones and wife Matt of Kannapolis
one step-daughter: Patricia Boone of Kannapolis, NC
four brothers: Fulton Owensby of Middletown, DE, James Owensby of
Cockranville, PA, Joe Owensby of Summerfield, FL, Bud Owensby of
North Wilkesboro, NC
One sister: Kathy Leska of West Chester, PA
4 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 22 step-
grandchildren,
6 step great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
You may send and view condolences to the family through our website
at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Jones's arrangements.
76. "General Index to Births, Henderson Co., N.C."
Sept. 21 1938, Owensby, Carol Winifield, to Fulton Joseph Owensby &
Evelyn Dartnell Hess, Hoopers Creek, Book 1938, Page 71
Sept. 21 1938, Owensby, Catherine Amelia, to Fulton Joseph Owensby &
Evelyn Dartnell Hess, Hoopers Creek, Book 1938, Page 72
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
Name: Carol Winifield Owensby
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1938
Birth County: Henderson
Parent1
Name: Evelyn Dorthell Hess
Parent2
Name: Fulton Joseph Owensby
Roll number: NCVR_B_C050_66001
Volume: 1938
Page: 71
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
Name: Catherine Amelia Owensby
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1938
Birth County: Henderson
Parent1
Name: Evelyn Dorthell Hess
Parent2
Name: Fulton Joseph Owensby
Roll number: NCVR_B_C050_66001
Volume: 1938
Page: 72
77. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1934, No. 11250," 1934.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1934, No. 11250
Not yet transcribed.
78. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1940, No. 114467," 1940.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1940, No. 114467
Not yet transcribed.
79. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1946, No. 110437," 1946.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1946, No. 110437
Not yet transcribed.
80. "U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Phila., Pa.," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JAN 1920.
81. "Return of Birth, Phila, Pa., 1870, Book 1870, Page 48," 1870.
Not yet transcribed.
82. "Return of Birth, Phila, Pa., 1862, Book 4, Page 134," 1862.
Not yet transcribed.
83. "Return of Death, Phila, Pa., 1896, Jennie Dale McFarland," 1896.
Not yet transcribed.
84. "Certificate of Death, Phila., Pa., 1912, No. 17497," 1912.
Certificate of Death, Phila., Pa., 1912, No. 17497
Not yet transcribed.
85. "Return of Death, Phila, Pa., 1864, Margaret Ann McFarland," 1864.
Not yet transcribed.
86. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1928, No. 12220," 1928.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1928, No. 12220
Not yet transcribed.
87. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1962, No. 104489," 1962.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1962, No. 104489
Not yet transcribed.
88. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1905, No. 186905," 14 JUN 1905.
Philadelphia Marriage Index, 1885-1916
Nicholson Emily M(Reed), 1905, No. 186905
Herbert Reed F (Nicholson), 1905, No. 186905
Philadelphia Register of Marriages, 1905, No. 186905
Not yet transcribed.
89. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1954, No. 91604," 1954.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1954, No. 91604
Not yet transcribed.
90. "Ontario Register of Deaths, County of Elgin, Divison of Malahide, 008670, No. 57."
Ontario Register of Deaths, County of Elgin, Divison of Malahide,
008670, No. 57
Lucy Oakes, female, b. Malahide, married, tailor, methodist, r.
hospital
d. 30 October 1901, age 35y, lung trouble, 1 year duration, phys. Dr.
Hipsey, inf. W. Merr
reg. 31 October 1901
NOTE: Lucy Oakes is listed here as married and not as a widow as it
states in the 1901 Canada census. There are two entries on the same
page of the death register where the deceased are listed as widowers,
including one written in the same handwriting as that used in the
entry for Lucy Oakes. Her husband is alive in 1930 according to his
mother's obituary, and alive in 1936 according to this daughter's
obituary.
91. "Ontario Register of Marriages, County of Elgin, Divison of Malahide, 002859, No. 12," 6 NOV 1889.
Ontario Register of Marriages, County of Elgin, Divison of Malahide,
002859, No. 12
6 November 1889, Grovesend, Ont.
Chauncy Oakes, Bachelor, Age 24, Farmer, Methodist, b. Port Burwell,
Ont., r. Malahide
Father. Charles Oakes
Mother. Mary Oakes
Lucy Phillips, Spinster, Age 29, Methodist, b. Malahide, r. Malahide
Father. George Phillips
Mother. Mary Phillips
Witness. Joseph Marr, r. Malahide
Witness. Eliza Marr, r. Malahide
Minister. John Veale
92. "U.S. Federal Census, 1920," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JAN 1920.
93. "U.S. Social Security Death Index, 116-12-0672," JUN 1969.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Josephine Oakes
SSN: 116-12-0672
Last Residence: 11205 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States of
America
Born: 13 May 1875
Died: Jun 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
94. "U.S. Social Security Death Index, 222-24-5877," 15 MAR 1990.
C E Owensby
United States Social Security Death Index
Given Name: C
Middle Name: E
Surname: Owensby
Birth Date: 16 June 1933
Social Security Number: 222-24-5877
State: Delaware
Event Date: 15 March 1990
Age: 57
95. "U.S. Federal Census, 1870," U.S. Federal Census Bureau, 1 JUN 1870.
96. "Application for Marriage License & Duplicate Certificate, Philadelphia Co., Pa., 1931, No. 605981," Philadelphia City Archives, 10 SEP 1931.
Not yet transcribed.
97. "Tombstone Inscriptions, Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware Co., Pa."
Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware Co., Pa.
REED
1882 HERBERT F. 1954
1886 EMILY N. 1962
1906 THOMAS N. 1997
1923 CATHERINE H. 2005
98. "Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1940, No. 16853," 1940.
Certificate of Death, Pennsylvania, 1940, No. 16853
Not yet transcribed.
99. "U.S. Social Security Death Index, 163-18-6198," DEC 1964.
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Herbert Welsh
SSN: 163-18-6198
Last Residence: Pennsylvania
Born: 26 Dec 1885
Died: Dec 1964
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
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