Louise JOHNSON (1919-1997)
1 Louise Ford JOHNSON1,2,3 (1919-1997) [7870]. Born 31 Jan 1919.4 Marr Oliver West VANDERHOOF 15 May 1938.3 Died 21 Apr 1997.4 Buried Tioga County Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp.5
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
May 18, 1938 - "VANDERHOOF - JOHNSON. At 9 o'clock Sunday morning, May 15, Miss Louise Ford Johnson Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson, of 7 Bryden street, Wellsboro, was married to Oliver West Vanderhoof, of Greenwood street, Wellsboro, at the M.E. parsonage at Nelson, by Rev. Roland L. Osgood.
They were attended by Everitt Vanderhoof of Wellsboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson, of Covington. They left for Canada, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other points of interest.
The bride is a graduate of the Wellsboro High School, also a graduate of the Del KaDer School of Beauty Culture in Elmira. Mr. Vanderhoof attended the Wellsboro High School. After June 1, they will be at home at 10 Tuscarora street, Addison, where Mr. Vanderhoof will be manager of a new gas station for the American Oil Co.".
2 Clyde H. JOHNSON1,2,6,7,8 (1893-1944) [7839]. Born 30 May 1893, Maple Hill, PA.1,8 Marr Lydia Mary FORD 19 Dec 1914.1 Died 16 May 1944.1 Buried 19 May 1944, Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery.9
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
January 1, 1941 - "JOHNSON HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson at Woodlland avenue and Bryden street was practically ruined by fire at 9:30 Wednesday night, the damage being estimated at over $3,000.00.
The fire, which probably started from an overheated furnace, was not discovered until far advanced, and very little of the contents would be saved. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were calling on friends out of town at the time of the fire.
The fire was discovered by Bobby Goodwin, aged 7 years, a neighbor of the Johnsons."
May 17, 1944 - "Clyde H. Johnson was found dead in a chair on the porch of his home on Bryden street late Tuesday afternoon. He had spent several hours shingling his porch roof. While he had been in poor health for a number of years after sustaining a knee injury while employed in garage work, he was apparently in his usual health and enjoyed a fishing trip with his sister, Mrs. Mary Henry, the day before his death.
He was born May 30, 1893, son of Jesse and Martha Johnson, of R.D. 3, and spent practically all his life in Wellsboro. He was a world war veteran, leaving Wellsboro with the first contingent, and was a member of the American Legion, and was a Jury Commissioner at the time of his death.
Surviving are his widow, the former Lydia Ford, whom he parried on Dec. 19, 1914, and one daughter, Mrs. Oliver Vanderhoof, of Wellsboro; one brother, Frank, of Pittsburgh; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson Henry, of Wellsboro.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Rev. C.W. Sheriff, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating; burial in the Wellsboro cemetery." (Possible error as he and his wife are both listed in the Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery records.).
4 Jesse JOHNSON1 ( - ) [7872].
5 Martha ?1 ( - ) [7873].
3 Lydia Mary FORD2,6,7,10,11,12 (1897-1961) [7832]. Born Mar 1897, Cherry Flats, PA.10,12 Died 24 May 1961, Wellsboro Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.12 Buried 27 May 1967, Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery.9
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
June 1, 1961 - "Mrs. Lydia Mary Johnson, 64, of 11 Bryden Street, widow of Clyde Johnson, died Wednesday, May 24, 1961 in Wellsboro Hospital. She was born in Cherry Flats, March 15, 1879 (should be 1897), the daughter of Daniel and Josephine Bailey Ford, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Louise Vanderhoof of Wellsboro, RD 4; a brother, Ross (Ray) Ford of Wellsboro, and three sisters, Mrs. Milly English and Mrs. Pearl Simerson of Covington, RD 1 and Mrs Eva Meeks (Meckes) of Tyrone.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Funeral Home at 139 Main Street. The Rev. Ronald Neall officiated and burial was in Cherry Flats Cemetery.".
6 Daniel Henry FORD6,10,11,13 (1862-1949) [7820]. Born 16 Nov 1862, Mainesburg, PA.6,10 Marr Josephine E. BAILEY Mar 1889.10,14 Died 25 Dec 1949, Cherryflats, PA.6 Buried 27 Dec 1949, Cheryflats Cemetery.6
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 FORD6 ( - ) [7837].
13 Mary GARDENER6 ( - ) [7838].
7 Josephine E. BAILEY10,11,15 (1868-1950) [6402]. Born Jun 1868.10,15 Died 19 Sep 1950, Cherryflats, PA.7 Buried 23 Sep 1950, Cherryflats Cemetry.7
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.13,16 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.17 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.18 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.13 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.13
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. 1836.11
Sources
| 1 | "Obituary of Clyde H. Johnson in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 17, 1944". |
| 2 | "1930 Tioga Co., Wellsboro, PA census". |
| 3 | "Wedding announcement of Louise Ford Johnson and Oliver West Vanderhoof in the Wellsbore Agitator, May 18, 1938". |
| 4 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 5 | "Tioga County Memorial Gardens cemetery records". |
| 6 | "Obituary of Daniel H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Josephine Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 8 | "WWI Selective Service registration card". |
| 9 | "Cherry Flats Methodist Cemetery records". |
| 10 | "1900 PA, Covington census". |
| 11 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |
| 12 | "Obituary of Lydia Mary Johnson in the Wellsboro Agitator, June 1, 1961". |
| 13 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 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.". |
