OBIT: Elizabeth A. (KERNS) DEHAVEN, 1908, Altoona, Blair County, PA
  
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MRS. ELIZABETH DEHAVEN
  
  Widow of Wesley Dehaven died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. S. 
Young,320 Fourth avenue, at 12:50 o'clock, on Thursday afternoon [April 
23], of cancer of the stomach, with which she been suffering since last 
November.  Deceased was born in Trough Creek, [Huntingdon Co, PA] 
August 7, 1837, her maiden name being Elizabeth Kerns.  She had resided 
in this city for the past fourteen years, was a member of the United 
Brethren church and was esteemed by all who knew her.  She was married 
on March 26, 1857, to [John] Wesley DeHaven, who preceded her to the 
grave fourteen years ago.  She is survived by these children: Mrs. John 
Hughes, Mrs. Robert Crawford and Albert Hugh DeHaven, all of 
Bennington; E. J. [Edward] of Johnstown, James M., Harry W., and Mrs. 
F. S. Young of Altoona.
  She is also survived by one brother, Henry Kerns of New Florence, and 
by three sisters, Mrs. Rachel Treese, Mrs. Hettie Reed of Altoona and 
Mrs. Emma Helsel of Hollidaysburg, and also by a number of 
grandchildren.

Altoona Mirror, 24 Apr 1908, kindness of A. Whiteman.

  The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth A. DeHaven will be held tomorrow 
afternoon.   The remains will be taken from the residence of her 
daughter, Mrs. F. S. Young of 320 Third [sic] avenue and proceed to the 
Second United Brethren church, where services will be conducted.  
Interment will follow in Fairview cemetery.
  
Altoona Mirror, 25 Apr 1908, kindness of A. Whiteman.
  
Comments: Mrs. Hughes is daughter Clara, Mrs. Crawford is Sarah Alice, 
and Mrs. Young is Laura M.

Source: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1920 census, Blair County marriage records.