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     Mary Evangeline 'Linnie' Metheny was born on 14 May 1879 at Lucesco, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. She died on 8 January 1940 at the home of her sister, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 60. She was buried after 8 January 1940 at Brookland Cemetery, Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

     John Renwick Metheny was born on 11 March 1881 at Latakia, Syria. He married Lucy May Ransom on 20 December 1901. John Renwick Metheny and Lucy May Ransom were divorced before 1920. John Renwick Metheny married Ruth J. Bloomburg on 24 September 1920. John Renwick Metheny died on 19 February 1947 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 65. He was buried after 19 February 1947 at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan.
     John Renwick Metheny appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at S.D. 19; E.D.366; Sheet 7 A, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; is age 38, listed as single and he is a repairman in a violin shop. Ruth J. Bloomburg is a roomer in this same household of Charles W. Harold. He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at E.D.82-1052; S.D.20; Sheet 12B, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; is age 49, married to Ruth and he is working as a commercial artist.

     Janet Theodora Metheny was born on 10 March 1883 at Adana, Turkey. She married James Vale Downie on 30 March 1909. Janet Theodora Metheny died on 18 June 1971 at age 88. She was buried after 18 June 1971 at Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Janet Theodora Metheny was a Director of Public Relations at Geneva College.

     Robert Livingston Metheny was born on 8 April 1885 at Tarsus, Asia Minor. He married Olive Ranger on 1 January 1919. Robert Livingston Metheny died at Rhode Island.

     Coligny Brainerd Metheny was born on 30 December 1889 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He married Kathryn Isabel Tomasson, daughter of G. Angelo Tomasson and Rosa Lucia E. Garda, on 22 July 1919. Coligny Brainerd Metheny died on 19 October 1960 at Providence Hospital, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 70; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 22 October 1960 at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Coligny Brainerd Metheny appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at E.D.4-35; S.D.7; Sheet 16 B, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 40, married to Kathryn, and he is working as department supervisor for an insurance company. Three children are with them.

     James Davis was born in 1830 at Pennsylvania. He married Lavinah Iddings circa 1855.

     Lavinah Iddings was born in 1834 at Pennsylvania. She married James Davis circa 1855.

     Olive Adell Davis was born on 14 December 1883 at Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She died on 17 December 1981 at Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 98; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 19 December 1981 at Clinton Cemetery, Wampum, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Olive Adell Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 25, single, and is working as a teacher at the public school. She is with her parents. She appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 3 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 36, single, and is working as a teacher at public school. She is with her parents.

     Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis was born on 3 April 1885 at Pennsylvania. She married Chester Harrison McChesney, son of Robert Wilkinson McChesney and Rhoda Douthitt, on 1 June 1913. Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis died on 6 February 1979 at age 93; was found in the Social Security death index last living in New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 24, single, and is working as a teacher at a public school. She is with her parents.

     Charles Sherman Davis was born on 16 June 1887 at Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Ethel Guy, daughter of Charles Lewis Guy and Viola Mayella Martin, on 30 October 1912. Charles Sherman Davis died on 20 April 1984 at Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 96; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 23 April 1984 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with Ethel.
     Charles Sherman Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 22, single, and is working for the railroad. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 1 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 32, married to Ethel, and he is working as and Electric (illigible) for the railroad. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.37-60; S.D.7; Sheet 5 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 42, married to Ethel, and he is and electrician at a railroad shop. Six children are with them.

     Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis was born on 18 July 1889 at Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Hemphill Wilson, son of Thomas D. Wilson and Christiana Mehard, on 12 October 1912. Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis died on 23 January 1965 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 26 January 1965 at Clinton Cemetery, Wampum, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
     Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 20, single, and is working as a saleslady at a hardware store. She is with her parents.

     Elijah James Davis was born on 28 July 1891 at Pennsylvania. He married Bertha May Pitts, daughter of Jacob Pitts and Eva Stewart, on 30 September 1914. Elijah James Davis died on 10 November 1946 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 55; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 13 November 1946 at Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
     Elijah James Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 18, single, and is working as a salesman at a hardware store. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 6 B, Wampum Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; is age 26, married to Bertha, and he is working as a hardware merchant at a hardware store. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.37-60; S.D.7; Sheet 5 B & 6 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 39, married to Bertha, and he is working as a retail merchant at a retail store. Two children are with them.

     Alma Isaphena Davis was born on 8 July 1895 at Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Arthur Edwin James, son of J. Edwin James and Mary H. Cope, on 5 September 1922. Alma Isaphena Davis died on 23 May 1991 at age 95.

     Anna Mary Gillespie was born on 1 January 1860 at Pennsylvania. She married Jordan Nye Matheny, son of Elijah Gad Matheny and Sarah Ann Nye, on 30 November 1882. Anna Mary Gillespie died on 19 December 1933 at her home, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 73; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 22 December 1933 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Anna Mary Gillespie 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 60, widowed and she is not working. Her daughter, Alice and her husband, John Pappas, are with her. They live near her son, Joseph, and his family. She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 70, widowed and not working. Her daughter, Alice Pappas, and granddaughter, Mary Pappas, are with her. They live next to Joseph and Clara Matheny.

     Alice Arazina Matheny was born on 1 September 1883 at Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married John Pappas, son of Constantine Pappas, on 18 July 1917. Alice Arazina Matheny and John Pappas were divorced before 1930. Alice Arazina Matheny died on 15 March 1959 at Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 75; after a short illness. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 17 March 1959 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Alice Arazina Matheny appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 47, divorced, and is not working. She and her daughter Mary are living with Alice's mother.

     Joseph Gillespie Matheny was born on 15 February 1891 at Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Clara Jane Michaels, daughter of James Presley Michaels and Margaret Revel, on 2 July 1912. Joseph Gillespie Matheny died on 11 October 1954 at Pennsylvania at age 63; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 14 October 1954 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with Clara.
     Joseph Gillespie Matheny 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 29, married to Clara, and he is farming. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 39, married to Clara, and he is farming. Four children are with them. He appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at S.D.26; E.D.37-81; Sheet 2 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 49, married to Clara, and he is working as a truck driver for a coal mine. Their chidren, Donald, Mary and Grace, are with them.

     Nettie Cora Grove was born on 22 September 1867 at New Lebanon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Sherman Marshall Matheny, son of Elijah Gad Matheny and Sarah Ann Nye, on 9 June 1896. Nettie Cora Grove died on 7 December 1943 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 76; I have copy of obituary & funeral notice. She was buried on 9 December 1943 at Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Elizabeth Matheny was born on 5 December 1897 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Howard Edgar Hornickel, son of John C. Hornickel and Oral Margaret Gillespie, on 22 August 1923. Elizabeth Matheny died on 11 November 1990 at Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 92; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 14 November 1990 at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

     Kathryn Matheny was born on 2 September 1902 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Howard Manning Kirk Jr., son of Howard Manning Kirk Sr. and Elizabeth Raney, on 12 June 1940 at Pennsylvania. Kathryn Matheny died on 21 April 2004 at age 101; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Washington D.C.

     Marshall Grove Matheny was born on 29 November 1903 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Elsie K. McGeorge, daughter of Rev. Chauncey Kirk McGeorge and Elsie George, on 22 June 1938. Marshall Grove Matheny died on 15 June 1970 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 66; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 17 June 1970 at Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     James M. Sharp was born on 3 July 1871 at Pennsylvania. He married Edith M. (?) circa 1906. James M. Sharp died on 5 September 1933 at age 62.
     James M. Sharp appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D.93; Sheet 13 B, Big Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 28, single, and is working as a barber. He is with his mother and maternal grandmother. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D.21, E.D.16; Sheet 3 A, Big Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 38, married to Edith, and he is working as a barber. One stepdaughter, Florence Henderson, age 13, is with them.

     Esther J. Harris was born in July 1858 at Pennsylvania. She married Moses Lolanti Matheny, son of James Parker Matheny and Nancy Bannon, on 23 February 1882.
     Esther J. Harris appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at E.D.51-285; S.D.30; Sheet 5 A, Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; is age 71, widowed, and is not working. She and her daughter, Grace L. are with her son, James.

     James Harris was born in 1818. He married Lattissa Phillips before 1850. James Harris died in 1889. He was buried in 1889 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Lattissa Phillips was born in 1828. She married James Harris before 1850. Lattissa Phillips died on 19 November 1913; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 20 November 1913 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

     Pearl B. Matheny was born on 12 February 1883 at Pennsylvania. She married Clyde Martin Buzard, son of James Buzard and Ella E. Agnew, circa 1908. Pearl B. Matheny died on 13 December 1956 at Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 73.

     Lucretia Lydia 'Lou' Remley was born in October 1876 at Pennsylvania. She married Thomas Bannon Matheny, son of James Parker Matheny and Nancy Bannon, on 2 June 1897.

     Lee William Matheny was born on 14 November 1897 at Pennsylvania.
     Lee William Matheny appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.15; Sheet 1 B, Beaver Falls - Ward 2, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 22, single, and is working as a clerk at a steam railroad. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at E.D.4-30; S.D.7; Sheet 19 B, Beaver Falls - Ward 2, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 31, single, and he is working as a clerk at a steel(?) mill. he is with his parents.

     Luella Clara 'Lulu' McElroy was born in June 1872 at Pennsylvania. She married Ambrose Rice Lee Matheny, son of James Parker Matheny and Nancy Bannon, on 6 September 1894. Luella Clara 'Lulu' McElroy died on 14 May 1934 at age 61.

     Wilda Yates was born on 25 May 1898 at Pennsylvania. She married Chester Johnson circa 1920. Wilda Yates died in April 1978 at age 79; was found in the Social Security death index last living in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Chester Johnson was born in 1894 at Pennsylvania. He married Wilda Yates, daughter of James M. Yates and Mary Maria Matheny, circa 1920.
     Chester Johnson appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.37-1; S.D.7; Sheet 2 A, North Beaver, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 35, married to Wilda, and he is working as an engineer. Two children are with them.