See also
1 Lafayette SIMERSON , Jr. ( - ) [7827].
2 Lloyd SIMERSON1,2,3,4 (1897-1925) [7823]. Born 21 Aug 1897, Elk Run, PA.1,3,4 Marr Hazel BARBER 2 Jun 1917.3 Died 20 Aug 1925, Elk Run, PA.3,4 Buried 23 Aug 1925, Elk Run Cemetery.3
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
August 27, 1925 - "Lloyd Simerson died at the home of his father, Lafe Simerson last Thursday afternoon after a two years illness. He was born Aug. 21, 1897, in Elk Run, and married Miss Hazel Barber June 2, 1917. He was a farmer and had resided in Lockwood and Elmira. About two years ago he underwent an operation at the Packer Hospital, Sayre.
The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, Lafayette Simerson, Jr. and his father. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the late home, Rev. A. McCraken, of the Church of Christ officiating; burial in Elk Run Cemetery.".
4 Lafayette SIMERSON1,2,5 (1859- ) [7821]. Born Jun 1859.1
5 Lora V. BAILEY1,4,6 (1871-1907) [6403]. Born Apr 1871.1,4,6 Died 1907.4 Buried Lewis Farm Cemetery.4
10 William A. BAILEY7 (1825-1909) [6197]. Born 11 Nov 1825, Rutland Twp., PA.5,7 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.8 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.9 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.5 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.5
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
November 13, 1907 - " Enjoyable Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Elmiron Bailey and daughter, Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grosjean, attended a pleasant surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey in Covington, on Monday, given in honor of Mr. Bailey's 82nd birthday. Among the thirty-five relatives and friends who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ford and family, Miss Mary Bailey and Lloyd and Clyde Simerson, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, Stephan Sparling and family.
A bountiful dinner was served. Mr. Bailey is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Covington. He enjoyed the day as well as did his 21 grandchildren and the happy day will be long remembered by his many friends and relatives. Mr. Bailey was presented with a gold watch."
May 12, 1909 - "DOUBLE FUNERAL SUNDAY.
Father and daughter Died of Pneumonia - Burial Sunday.
Mr. William A. Bailey, aged 83, died at this home on Elk Run, about two miles below Cherryflats, at 10 o'clock last Friday morning, of pneumonia, after a week's illness. He caught cold during the recent severe storm and a few days afterward pneumonia developed.
Mr. Bailey was a son of Sylvester Bailey, deceased, one of the pioneers of Rutland township and he was born in Rutland on November 11, 1825.
He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Bailey, a daughter of the late Clark W. Bailey She died about 52 years ago. To them was born one daughter, Mary, who died of pneumonia at her father's home at 12:30 o'clock on Saturday morning last, May 8, after a very short illness, aged 58 years. She was born in Charleston on December 8, 1850. She was a member of the Cherryflats Methodist church and was a woman of many beautiful traits of character.
Mr. Bailey's second wife who was Miss Lydia Hotchkiss, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Of their four children, three are surviving - E.H. Bailey, of Delmar; Mrs. Stephen Sparling, of Richmond, and Mrs. D.H. Ford, of Covington. Their other daughter, Laura, wife of Mr. Lafayette Simmerson of Covington, died about two years ago.
Two sisters and one brother also survive Mr. Bailey - Mrs. Lucy Aylesworth, wife of William Aylesworth, of Blossburg, Mrs Abigail Burnside, of Covington, and Mrs. Constant Bailey, of Wellsboro.
Mr. Bailey was a member of the Cherryflats M E church and of Aurora Grange, No. 874, of Cherryflats. He was one of the substantial and respected citizens of the vicinity in which he resided for so many years and his death is mourned by a host of friends. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 p.m., and services were largely attended. Rev, J.E. Tallant officiating; burial on the Cherryflats cemetery.".
11 Lydia J. HOTCHKISS6 (c. 1836- ) [6398]. Born c. 1836.10
3 Hazel BARBER3 ( - ) [7826].
| 1 | "1900 Tioga, Covington census". |
| 2 | "1910 Tioga, Covington census.". |
| 3 | "Obituary of Lloyd Simmerson in the Wellsboro Gazette, August 27, 1925". |
| 4 | "Lewis Farm Cemetery (Covington, Twp.) records". |
| 5 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 6 | "1880 Tioga Co., Covington census.". |
| 7 | "Information provided by Jonathan Milligan". |
| 8 | "Dartt Settlement, Pioneer Cemetery record.". |
| 9 | "Wedding announcemenrt of William A. Bailey and Lydia J. Hotchkiss in the Tioga County Agitator, May 24, 1860.". |
| 10 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |