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1 Jean Ruth FORD1 (c. 1927- ) [7879]. Born c. Nov 1927.1 Marr Luther Donald HOUSER c. Jul 1951.2
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
May 18, 1949 - "Among the graduates who will receive degrees from Mansfield State Teachers College May 23 are Miss Jean Ruth Ford, of Wellsboro, who will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics."
November 14, 1957 - "Mr. and Mrs. Luther Houser of Montoursville, are the parents of a son, born Wednesday, November 6, at the Williamsport Hospital. He has been named John Richard. Mrs. Houser is the former Jean Ford of Wellsboro. Mare and Jimmy Houser are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford."
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
June 24, 1965 (in "15 Years Ago" column) - "Miss Jean Ford of Williamsport School faculty arrived home yesterday to spend the summer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford on Nichols Street."
July 21, 1966 (in "15 Years Ago" column) - "A beautiful summer wedding was solemnized at the Baptist Church last Saturday afternoon, when Miss Jean Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford, of Nichols Street became the wife of Luther Donald Houser, son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. Ray Houser, DD, of Williamsport."
May 22, 1969 - "Mrs. Luther Houser of Montoursville spent the weekend with her father, Roy Ford of Walnut Street. Mr. Houser and sons James, John and Mark, were camping in this vicinity.".
2 Roy M. FORD1,3,4,5,6 (1899-1995) [7833]. Born 22 Mar 1899.3,7 Marr Cytheria BLAIR c. 1923.1 Died 30 Jan 1995.7
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
January 28, 1954 - "W.O. Smith Sells Candy Company to Roy Ford & So
The Wellsboro Candy Company, which has been owned and operated for the past thirty-two years by the family of the late Owen S. Smith, has been sold by the present owner, Willard O. Smith, to Roy Ford and his son, Richard Ford, who will take over the wholesale candy store now Mitchell block, on March 1.".
4 Daniel Henry FORD3,4,6,8 (1862-1949) [7820]. Born 16 Nov 1862, Mainesburg, PA.3,6 Marr Josephine E. BAILEY Mar 1889.3,5 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.".
8 Jerome FORD6 ( - ) [7837].
9 Mary GARDENER6 ( - ) [7838].
5 Josephine E. BAILEY3,4,9 (1868-1950) [6402]. Born Jun 1868.3,9 Died 19 Sep 1950, Cherryflats, PA.10 Buried 23 Sep 1950, Cherryflats Cemetry.10
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.".
10 William A. BAILEY11 (1825-1909) [6197]. Born 11 Nov 1825, Rutland Twp., PA.8,11 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.12 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.13 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.8 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.8
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. HOTCHKISS9 (c. 1836- ) [6398]. Born c. 1836.4
3 Cytheria BLAIR1,14,15,16 (1902-1967) [7877]. Born 28 Aug 1902, Covington Twp., PA.15,16 Died 13 Aug 1967, Wellsboro, PA.16 Buried 16 Aug 1967, Wellsboro Cemetery.16
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
August 17, 1967 - "Mrs. Cytheria B. Ford, 64, wife of Roy M. Ford, of 58½ Walnut Street, Wellsboro, died Sunday, August 13, 1967 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
Born August 29, 1902, in Covington, she was the daughter of James and Kitty Rockwell Blair. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro.
Mrs. Ford was a past matron of the Mary Wells Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Jean Houser of Montoursville; son, Richard W. of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Orlando Carson, of Wellsboro, Mrs. Ralph Sampson, of Crooked Creek, RD, and Mrs. Raymond Shaw, of Wellsboro RD 1, three brothers, Paul Blair, of Covington, Glen and Wilbur Blair, both of Wellsboro, and six grandchildren.
Funeral was held Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, the Rev, Gordon Abrams and Rev. Jack Minear officiating. Burial was in the Wellsboro Cemetery. Arrangements by Tuesey Funeral Home.".
6 James S. BLAIR15 ( - ) [7880].
7 Kittie ROCKWELL15,16 ( - ) [7881].
| 1 | "1930 Tioga, Wellsboro census". |
| 2 | "Wedding announcement of June Ruth Ford and Luther Donald Houser in the Wellsboro Gazetter, July 21, 1966". |
| 3 | "1900 PA, Covington census". |
| 4 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |
| 5 | "57th Anniversary announcement of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, March 20, 1946". |
| 6 | "Obituary of Daniel H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 7 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 8 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 9 | "1880 Tioga Co., Covington census.". |
| 10 | "Obituary of Josephine Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 11 | "Information provided by Jonathan Milligan". |
| 12 | "Dartt Settlement, Pioneer Cemetery record.". |
| 13 | "Wedding announcemenrt of William A. Bailey and Lydia J. Hotchkiss in the Tioga County Agitator, May 24, 1860.". |
| 14 | "Welch Family Reunions - part of Tri-county site". |
| 15 | "Tioga County PA Birth Records.". |
| 16 | "Obituary of Cytheria B. Ford in the Wellsboro Gazette, August 17, 1967". |