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     John 'Connie' Wardman was born on 18 April 1879 at Big Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Grace M. Strealy, daughter of Jacob Simpson Strealy and Sarah Ann Main, on 20 June 1907. John 'Connie' Wardman died on 8 May 1938 at his home, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 59; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 May 1938 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     John 'Connie' Wardman appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.110; Sheet 5 B, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 30, has been married 3 years to Grace, and he is working as a chain maker at a car works. Grace has had 1 child, and he is with them. He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.77; Sheet 15 A, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 40, married to Grace, and he is not working. Their son, Edward, is with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.37-5; S.D.7; Sheet 14 A, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 50, married to Grace, and he is not working. Their son, Edward, is with them.

     Sarah Jane Smith was born in 1860. She married Joseph Wardman before 1878. Sarah Jane Smith died on 15 March 1927 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; Published Wednesday, March 16, 1927, page 3. She was buried after 15 March 1927 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Jesse Harper was born circa 1894. He married Mary Galbreath before 1915.

     Mary Galbreath was born circa 1895. She married Jesse Harper before 1915.

     Addison C. Wiley was born on 26 June 1851 at North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Murray, daughter of Cowden Murray and Charlotte French, before 1879.
     Addison C. Wiley appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at S.D.9; E.D.199; Page 13 D, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 28, married to Nancy, and he is working as a shoemaker. One child is with them. They live near Jordan and Dorcas Main.

     Nancy Murray was born circa 1856 at Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Addison C. Wiley, son of Phillip Wiley and Nancy Wilson, before 1879.

     Effie J. Wiley was born on 2 September 1879 at Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She married Charles Brown, son of William Curtis Brown and Rosanna Wright, after 1910. Effie J. Wiley died on 2 June 1914 at age 34; notice of her death appeared in the newspaper, June 11, 1914, on page 1. She was buried after 2 June 1914 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Daniel Graham was born on 22 September 1863 at Homewood, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He died on 8 January 1866 at age 2.

     Jane Nancy Graham was born on 15 June 1866 at Homewood, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She married Edward James Main, son of Cyrus P. Main and Rhoda McLaughlin, on 5 January 1887. Jane Nancy Graham died on 17 July 1943 at Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 77; I have copy of death certificate and copy of obituary. She was buried on 18 July 1943 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with Edward.

     Mary Ida Graham was born on 1 May 1869 at Homewood, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She died on 25 November 1869.

     Mignonnette Main was born on 21 December 1866 at North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She died on 8 November 1884 at age 17. She was buried after 8 November 1884 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     John Wock was born circa 1840 at Germany. He married Mary Black before 1864.

     Mignonette 'Minnie' Main was born on 10 April 1886 at Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She married Edward John Pease, son of Edward M. Pease and Janie (?), circa 1907. Mignonette 'Minnie' Main married Lon George Jordan, son of Henry Jordan and Livana (?), after 1921. Mignonette 'Minnie' Main died on 21 July 1957 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 71; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 23 July 1957 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Martin Arnold Main was born on 17 June 1888 at Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He died on 8 November 1894 at age 6. He was buried after 8 November 1894 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     Myrtle Lillian Main was born on 8 May 1890 at Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She married Earl Wayne Williams, son of Thomas S. Williams and Emma Hughes, on 4 May 1925 at Pennsylvania; Earl and Myrtle met at the train depot. He was an engineer for the Old Harmony Short Line Railroad. Myrtle Lillian Main died on 15 September 1986 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 96; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 18 September 1986 at Castle View Memorial Gardens, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Wilbert Main was born circa 1866 at Belton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Jennie Rocks was born circa July 1873 at Pennsylvania. She married Frank E. Jones circa 1891.

     Frank E. Jones was born in November 1869 at Pennsylvania. He married Jennie Rocks, daughter of Jordan Main and Dorcas Wilson, circa 1891.
     Frank E. Jones appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D.26; Sheet 10 B, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 30 and working as a laborer. Jennie has had 4 children and 2 are living.

     Atheny Lestor Main was born on 22 November 1875 at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He died on 31 May 1940 at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 64; I have copy of death certificate and copy of obituary. See obituary. He was buried on 2 June 1940 at Irvin Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     James S. Varner was born on 24 April 1820 at Pennsylvania. He married Lavisa Colis before 1847. James S. Varner died on 14 November 1887 at age 67. He was buried after 14 November 1887 at Singer Cemetery, Bluff City, Harper County, Kansas.

     Lavisa Colis was born on 12 July 1825 at Ohio. She married James S. Varner before 1847. Lavisa Colis died on 15 December 1914 at age 89. She was buried after 15 December 1914 at Singer Cemetery, Bluff City, Harper County, Pennsylvania.

     Thomas Franklin Main was born on 28 June 1873 at Ohio. He died on 24 December 1918 at Park Gate, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 45; I have small article about his death. (QUOTE) "Thomas Maines, aged about 38, died at his home in Park Gate, near here, about 9 o'clock this morning after a short illness. Funeral announcements have not been completed, but will be announced later." (END QUOTE). He was buried after 24 December 1918 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Thomas Franklin Main appeared on the census of 15 May 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.157; Sheet 1 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 36, single, and is working as a laborer at the stone quarry. He is with his parents.

     William Allen Main was born on 17 September 1875 at Ohio. He died on 30 January 1938 at the home of his siter, Jessie Means, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 62; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 1 February 1938 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     William Allen Main appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D. 94; Sheet 9 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He appeared on the census of 15 May 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.157; Sheet 1 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 37, single, and is working as a laborer in the stone quarry. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 1 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 54, single, and listed as head of house. He is working as a laborer at the tube company. His brother, Otis, is living with him.

     Otis Emil Main was born on 17 August 1880 at Belton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He died on 10 September 1938 at the home of his sister, Jessie Means, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 58; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 12 September 1938 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Otis Emil Main appeared on the census of 15 May 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.157; Sheet 1 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 30, single, and is working as a laborer at the stone quarry. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 1 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 49, single, and is working as a laborer at a tube mill. He is living with his brother William Allen Main.

     Alexander Clyde was born circa 1821 at Ireland. He married Nancy Jane Sanford before 1852.
     Alexander Clyde appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Dwelling 260; Page 36, Wayne Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; is age 48, married to Nancy, and he is farming. Five children are with them, including Margaret and Mary.

     Nancy Jane Sanford was born in 1833 at Pennsylvania. She married Alexander Clyde before 1852.

     Alexander Clyde Main was born on 20 July 1882 at North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He died on 16 June 1952 at an Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 69; of a cerebral hemorrhage. I have transcribed obituary, and copy of his funeral card. He was buried on 18 June 1952 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Alexander Clyde Main appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D. 77; Sheet 17 B, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 37, single, and is working as a laborer for the city. He is with his mom and stepfather, Margaret and Henry Marberger.

     William James Biddle was born on 7 March 1870 at Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Dora G. Main, daughter of Martin Reno Main and Susanna Wilson, after 26 April 1910. William James Biddle died before 1930.
     William James Biddle appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at S.D.9; E.D.199; Page 13, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is found in the census to be the stepson of Jacob. Another source has him as the adopted son. He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.25; Sheet 8 A, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 40, widowed, and he is working as a laborer doing odd jobs. He and his daughter, Myrtle, are living with Jacob and Sarah. He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.126; Sheet 13 B, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 49, married to Dora, and he is working as a laborer doing general work. A son, William, age 22, is with them. Even though William is listed with the surname, Biddle, he is, in fact, the son of Dora from her marriage to Daniel W. McDevitt. Also with them is Dora's brother, Bert E. Main, age 41.

     Charles Strealy was born on 28 September 1875 at Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He died in 1895.

     Elsie Strealy was born on 24 April 1879 at Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. She died in May 1979 at age 100; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona.
     Elsie Strealy appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.17; E.D.121; Sheet 3 A, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; is age 29, single, and is not working. She is enumerated as a niece in the household of Lida Strealy. She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at E.D.10-31; S.D.3; Sheet 2 B, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; is age 47, single, and is working as a clerk in a dry goods store. She is enumerated as the niece in the household of Maggie A. Strealy.