Richard JAQUISH (1934-1979)
1 Richard Joseph JAQUISH1,2,3,4 (1934-1979) [8741]. Born 24 Jun 1934, Richmond Hospital, Tioga County, Pa.2 Marr Phyllis Aileen BAILEY bef 1959.5 Div. Died May 1979.2
2 Joseph Rollin JAQUISH , Jr.3,6 (1907-1934) [8719]. Born 2 Apr 1907, Covington Township, PA.7 Marr Doris Fina SOPER 6 Nov 1931, Muncy, PA.6 Died 31 Jan 1934.7,8 Cause: Automobnile accident. Buried Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, PA.7
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
February 7, 1934 - "Joseph Jaquish, aged 26 years, of Mansfield, was killed about 9:45 o'clock Wednesday night when his car crashed into the guard rail on a curve near Columbia Crossroads and rolled over a bank. He suffered a broken neck and crushed skull. His wife escaped with minor injuries and shock. She told Pennsylvania State Highway Patrolmen that her husband swerved the car from the highway in an attempt to avoid hitting a box which obstructed passage.
Mr. Jaquish and his wife were driving toward Elmira. The accident happened on the turn at the overhead grade crossing about one mile north of Columbia Crossroads. His wife, Doris Soper Jaquish, was taken to Mansfield. Besides his widow, Mr. Jaquish is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaquish, of Mansfield; a brother, Dr. Charles Jaquish, of Newcastle, Pa., and four sisters, Mrs. Harry Smith, of Mansfield; Mrs. Russell Marvin, of Covington; Mrs. George Michaels, of Troup, Pa., and Mrs. Harry Miller, of Lancaster."
And this from an unknown Tioga County newspaper.
"The community was saddened last week to learn of the accidental death of Joseph R Jaquish, who was instantly killed Wednesday night about nine o'clock in an automobile accident near the overpass at Columbia Cross Roads on the Elmira-Troy road Mr. and Mrs Jaquish were driving toward Elmira and in trying to avoid hitting a box in the road he tailed to make the turn and crashed into the guard posts. The force of the impact sheared off four posts and the machine rolled over the steep embankment at this point coming to rest headed toward Troy Mr Jaquish was thrown through the window on his
wife's side and was instantly killed. His skull was fractured and his neck was broken. Mrs Jaquish was cut and badly bruised, but managed lo craw through the window and run to the nearest neighbors for help. Mr Jaquish was born in Covington Township, April 2, 1907. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, spent one year at the University of Pittsburgh and two years at Mansfield State Teachers College. On Nov 6. 1931 he was married to Doris B. Soper of Mansfield. For the past eight years he was a well-known employee of the Cross Trail Restaurant in Mansfield. His pleasant smile and cheery disposition were characteristics of his life. He not only will be missed by his wife and family, but by his friends and neighbors who bore loving tribute to him by many beautiful flowers. The deceased is survived by his wife, Doris Soper Jaquish, his father and mother, Mr and Mrs Joseph S. Jaquish of Mansfield. Pa , a brother Dr. Charles Jaquish of New Castle; Mrs Russell Marvin, Covington, Mrs Mary Smith, Mansfield, Mrs. George Michaels, Throop, Pa , Mrs Harry Miller, Lancaster, Pa. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, 319 North
Main St., Mansfield with an unusually large attendance. Interment was made in the Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield. The Rev. D. W. Bayliss officiated. The people of the community extend their sympathy to the bereaved family in the loss which they have sustained.".
4 Joseph S. JAQUISH3 ( - ) [7197].
5 Christine PRESTON3 ( - ) [10207].
3 Doris Fina SOPER3,6,7,9,10 (c. 1913- ) [8714]. Born c. 1913.9,10 Marr Leslie MCCANN aft 1934.11
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
November 25, 1931 - "Miss Doris Soper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Soper, and Joseph Jaquish, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jaquish, both of Mansfield, were married Nov. 6, at the Methodist parsonage in Muncy, Pa., by the pastor, Rev. Charles Catherman. They will reside in Mansfield.".
6 Earl SOPER9,10,12,13,14 (1893-1963) [8645]. Born 2 Nov 1893, Tioga Co., PA.2,10,13,14 Marr Maude WILLIAMS c. 1911.9 Died Nov 1963.2
12 William SOPER12,13 ( - ) [8646].
Could be James William Soper.
13 Ida May FADLEY3,13 ( - ) [8650].
7 Maude WILLIAMS3,9,10,12 (1887-1979) [8644]. Born 1887, Roseville, PA.10,15,16 Died 11 Aug 1979, Rochester, NY.16 Buried Watson Cemetery.16
From an unknown Tioga County newspaper.
August 11, 1979 - "Maude Soper of Honeoye Falls, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died on Saturday, August 11, 1979 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was the widow of Earl Soper. She was born in Roseville, the daughter of Jacob and Martha Avery Williams. She is survived by one son, Wellwood Soper of Honeoye Falls, NY; two daughters, Mrs. Leslie (Doris) McCann of Conneaut, Ohio, Mrs, John (Chrystal) Hall of Troy; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. David L. Weaver officiating. Burial was in the Roseville Cemetery.".
14 Jacob WILLIAMS12,15,17 (1844-1929) [8641]. Born 1844.15 Marr Martha AVERY 9 Sep 1883.12 Died Feb 1929.15,17 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried Watson Cemetery, Roseville, PA.17
From an unknown Tioga County newspaper.
February, 1929 - "Jacob Williams, aged eight-five years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Soper, Saturday. Death was caused by pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Roseville Baptist Church, the Rev. Orey Crippen of Tioga, Officiating. Interment was in the Watson Cemetery, Roseville.
Mr. Williams had been a life-long resident of Rutland, where he has many friends who mourn his death. He has spent considerable time in Mansfield during the past few years.
He is survived by one son, Frank Williams, of Rutland; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Soper, Mrs. George Kelley, Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, of Mansfield, and Mrs. Earl Soper of Elmira, and one brother, Horace Millburn of Blossburg.
15 Martha AVERY18,19 (1843-1914) [8631]. Born 1843, PA.15,18 Died Sep 1914.12,15
From an unknown Tioga County newspaper.
September, 1914 - "The funeral of Mrs. J. Williams was held from the Baptist church in this place on September 2, and was largely attended as the decedent had always lived near here, and will be remembered as Martha Avery. She was twice married, her first husband, Frank Stout, having died on December 6, 1880, and by whom she had one daughter. She was married to her present husband on September 9, 1883, who, with four daughters, Mrs Guy Soper, Mrs. Earl Soper, Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, Mrs. George Kelley, and one step-son, Frank Williams, are left to mourn a faithful wife and mother. Three brothers, George and Menzo Avery, Of Elmira, and James Avery, of Sylvania, and a large circle of friends and neighbors join in sympathy for the bereaved family. Mrs. Williams had been a sufferer for years, but bore the afflictions with great patience until at the age of 72 years and 10 months she passed to the Great Beyond to meet her God. The Rev. S. Barrett officiated at the funeral, and appropriate hymns were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Roy James, John Wilcox, Miss Louis Crippen with Mrs. D. Watson as organist.".
Sources
| 1 | "From an article about Wellwood Soper's dog in the Gazette and Bulletin, July 27, 1946". |
| 2 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 3 | "Information provided by Nicole Jaquish Betts". |
| 4 | "Information provided by Shannon K. Boyd-Bartholomew..". |
| 5 | "Information provided by Shannon K. Boyd-Bartholomew.". |
| 6 | "Marriage announcement of Doris Soper and Joseph Jaquish, Jr. in the Wellsboro Agitator, November 25, 1931". |
| 7 | "Article on the death of Joseph R. Jaquish in an unknown Tioga County newspaper". |
| 8 | "Article on the death of Joseph Jaquish in the Wellsboro Agitator, February 7, 1934". |
| 9 | "1920 Tioga, Rutland census". |
| 10 | "1930 NY, Chemung, Elmira census". |
| 11 | "Estimated based on related dates and information". |
| 12 | "Obituary of Mrs. J. Williams in an unknown Tioga County newspaper, September 1914". |
| 13 | "1900 PA, Tioga, Rutland census". |
| 14 | "WWI Selective Service registration card". |
| 15 | "Watson Cemetery Burial Records, Tioga Co., PA". |
| 16 | "Obituary of Maude Williams Soper in an unknown Tioga County newspaper, August 11, 1979". |
| 17 | "Obituary of Jacob Williams in an unknown Tioga County newspaper, February, 1929". |
| 18 | "1860 PA, Tioga, Rutland census". |
| 19 | "1870 PA, Tioga, Rutland census". |
