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1 Velma Pearl SIMERSON1,2,3 (1913-2002) [7858]. Born 15 Nov 1913, Covington, PA.1,3 Marr Harold James WILSON c. Jan 1938.4 Div. Died 8 Jun 2002, Bath, NY.3 Buried 11 Jun 2002, Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery.3
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
December 22, 1937 - "Harold Wilson, Velma Simerson and Mrs. Stuart Wheeler were shopping in Williamsport Saturday."
January 11, 1939 - "Mrs. Velma Wilson of Covington, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Simerson."
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
February 3, 1938 - "Mrs. Miles Raker and Mrs. Samuel Morse attended a shower at the home of Phyllis Carpenter, in honor of Mrs. Harold Wilson, formerly Velma Simerson, on Friday evening."
From the Star-Gazette (Elmira, NY).
June 10, 2002 - "SIMERSON, Velma P., age 88, of Hammondsport, New York, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, at the Ira Davenport Hospital, Bath, New York. She was born November 15, 1913, in Covington, PA, the daughter of the late Leon and Pearl Ford Simerson. She was a graduate of the Covington High School, and Mansfield University, where she received her degree in teaching. She attended Penn State University, New York University, Bob Jones University, Genesco State College and Keuka College. A retired school teacher, she had taught Music, English, and Elementary Education in Covington, PA, Cresson, PA, Port Huron, MI, Christian Day School, Horseheads, NY and 22 years in the Hammondsport, NY schools. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Hammondsport, NY. She is survived by nephew Gary Wheeler of Cherry Flats, PA, niece Helen (Jim) Gross of Corning, NY, 6 great-nieces and nephews; Stuart Wheeler, Wellsboro, PA, Gerry (Paula) Gross, Corning, NY, Anjanette (Richard) Purcell, Covington, PA, Eugene Bliss, Tioga, PA, Renata Gross, Manassas, VA, Cheryl (Craig) Byrd, Hammondsport, NY, with whom she resided, several great-great- and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home (A Life Celebration Home), Wellsboro, PA, Tuesday, June 11, 2002, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Pastor Richard Krueger and Gerry Gross, her great nephew, will officiate. Burial in Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery, Covington, Twp., PA. If desired, memorials may be made in her memory to the Cherry Flats Baptist Church.
2 Leon M. SIMERSON1,5,6,7,8 (1886-1960) [7843]. Born 15 Oct 1886, Covington, PA.7,8 Marr Pearl FORD 13 Feb 1910.6 Died 5 Mar 1960, Cherry Flats, PA.7 Buried 8 Mar 1960, Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery.7
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
May 10, 1916 - "Leon Simerson has purchased a very fine three-year old colt of Dan Ford."
Febraury 28, 1917 - "The dogs visited Leon Simerson;s sheep Sunday and did a lot of damage."
From the Wellsboaro Gazette.
May 17, 1923 - "The farm house of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Simerson, of Covington, was destroyed by fire a few days ago, with all its contents, entailing a loss of about $1,500."
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
December 23, 1936 - "The house of Mr. and Mrs. Lwon Simerson caught on fire Sunday about 12:30, but was put out before much damage was done."
March 10, 1960 - "Leon R. Simerson, 72, of Covington RD 1 died Saturday March 5, 1960 at his home in Cherry Flats.
He was born October 15, 1887 in Covington the son of Floyd and Ruth Clemons Simerson, He was a retired farmer and with his wife the former Pearl Ford celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary February 13.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Pearl Ford Simerson, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Thelma Simerson of Hammondsport, NY and Mrs. Marie Wheeler of Mansfield and a brother Fred Simerson of Newark Valley, NY
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Cherry Flats Baptist Church with the Rev. George Keith officiating. Burial was in Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery.".
4 Floyd SIMERSON7 ( - ) [7861].
5 Ruth CLEMONS7 ( - ) [7862].
3 Pearl FORD1,5,9 (1891-1987) [7829]. Born 18 Jul 1891.9,10 Died Apr 1987.10
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
February 4, 1960 - "Local Couple To Observe Wedding Anniversary Feb 13 - Mrs. Marie Wheeler of Mifusfield and Miss Velma Simerson a teacher at Hammondsport will be hostesses at an open house February 13 from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p m honoring their parents Mr. and Mrs. Leon Simerson of Cherry Flats who will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on that day.
Leon Simerson son of Floyd and Ruth Simerson and Pearl Ford daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ford were united in marriage February 13, 1910 by. Dr. William H. Hunt. They were attended by Miss Mollie English the bride's sister and Jake McMahon. They traveled from Cherry Flats to Charleston with horses and cutter through three feet of snow sometimes forced off the road and into fields and over fences.
As newlyweds they went to love on their farm on the State Road outside Cherry Flats and after their home burned in 1925 they moved to Cherry Flats.
In addition to their two daughters Mr. and Mrs. Simerson have tow grandchildren. They are affiliated with the Baptist Church in Cherry Flats.".
6 Daniel Henry FORD9,11,12,13 (1862-1949) [7820]. Born 16 Nov 1862, Mainesburg, PA.9,13 Marr Josephine E. BAILEY Mar 1889.9,14 Died 25 Dec 1949, Cherryflats, PA.13 Buried 27 Dec 1949, Cheryflats Cemetery.13
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
April 25, 1906 - "Daniel Ford, of Cherry Flats was severely injured as the result of a runaway at the Erie station in Mansfield on Monday forenoon of last week. His team became frightened at the cars and threw him from the wagon. He retained his grasp on the reins and was dragged across the railroad tracks and to one of the Crossley greenhouses, where the team came in contact with a telephone pole and stopped. Mr. Ford was taken to the Crossley residence, where it was discovered that one of his knees was badly wrenched and that his body was considerable contused. Mr. Ford's two little sons, who were with him in wagon, very fortunately escaped injury."
December 28, 1940 - "Daniel H. Ford, aged 87 years, of Charleston, a former County Commissioner, died Dec. 25 at his home in Cherryflats. He was born Nov. 16, 1862 at Mainesburg, son of Jerome and Mary Gardener Ford.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, Guy Ford, of Mansfield, R.D. 1, and Roy M. Ford, of Wellsboro, four daughters, Mrs. Leon Simerson, of Covington, R.D.; Mrs Lydia Johnson, of Wellsboro, Mrs. Maynard Meckes, of Tyrone, PA., one brother, Clark G. Ford, of Watertown, Wid., one sister, Mrs Ethelyn Phelps, of Liberty, 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great,great-grandchild.
The funeral was held yesterday at the Cherryflats Baptist church, Rev. R.D. Sensabaugh officiating, burial in the Cherryflats cemetery.".
12 Jerome FORD13 ( - ) [7837].
13 Mary GARDENER13 ( - ) [7838].
7 Josephine E. BAILEY9,12,15 (1868-1950) [6402]. Born Jun 1868.9,15 Died 19 Sep 1950, Cherryflats, PA.5 Buried 23 Sep 1950, Cherryflats Cemetry.5
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
March 2, 1938 - "Cherryflats Dinner for Children's Aid Was Very Successful.
The Children's Aid Society of Tioga county wishes to give a rousing cheer of thanks to the Ladies Aid Society of Cherryflats. Mrs. Daniel H. Ford, president of the organization, last week presented to the Wellsboro drive chairman, C.E. Bennett, $46.50, proceeds of the dinner which was served in her home February 18."
March 20, 1946 - "Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Ford were given a surprise party Wednesday evening on their 57th wedding anniversary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Passmore, daughter, Roberta, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wheeer, daughter, Helen Marie, son, Gairy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford, Richard, Mrs. Lydia Johnson, Mrs. Mollie English, daughter, Margaret, of Wellsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Simerson and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard English and son Douglas."
September 27, 1950 - "Mrs. Josephine E. Ford, aged 82 years, a life long resident of Cherryflats, Tioga county, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leon Summerson, of Cherryflats. She was the widow of Daniel Ford, former Tioga County Commissioner.
Her survivors are: four daughters, Mrs. Summerson, Mrs. Doyle English, of Greenville, S.C.; Mrs. Lydia Johnson, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Maynard Mekes, of Tyrone; a so, Roy M. Ford, of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Lena Sparling, of Mansfield; a brother, Elmiron Bailey, of Wellsboro; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday in the Cherryflats Baptist church, the Rev. R.D. Sensabaugh officiating; burial in the Cherryflats cemetery.".
14 William A. BAILEY16 (1825-1909) [6197]. Born 11 Nov 1825, Rutland Twp., PA.11,16 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.17 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.18 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.11 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.11
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.".
15 Lydia J. HOTCHKISS15 (c. 1836- ) [6398]. Born c. 1836.12
| 1 | "1930 PA, Tioga, Covington census.". |
| 2 | "Divorce notice of Velma Pearl Wilson from Harold James Wilson in the Wellsboro Gazetter, March 2, 1939". |
| 3 | "Obituary of Velma P. Simerson in the Star Gazette (Elmira, NY) on June 10, 2002". |
| 4 | "Estimated based on related dates and information". |
| 5 | "Obituary of Josephine Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 6 | "50th Anniversary announcement of Leon Simerson and Pearl Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, February 4, 1960". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Leon R. Simmerson in the Wellsboro Agitator, March 10, 1960". |
| 8 | "WWII Selective Service Registration Card". |
| 9 | "1900 PA, Covington census". |
| 10 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 11 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 12 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |
| 13 | "Obituary of Daniel H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 14 | "57th Anniversary announcement of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, March 20, 1946". |
| 15 | "1880 Tioga Co., Covington census.". |
| 16 | "Information provided by Jonathan Milligan". |
| 17 | "Dartt Settlement, Pioneer Cemetery record.". |
| 18 | "Wedding announcemenrt of William A. Bailey and Lydia J. Hotchkiss in the Tioga County Agitator, May 24, 1860.". |