OBIT: William HEARN, 1929, Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM HEARN

A lifelong resident of Brush mountain and a well known retired farmer 
died last night at 9.15 o'clock at his home of a complication of 
diseases.  Mr. Hearn was highly esteemed among a large circle of 
friends and was an expert watch maker.  He was a consistent and life-
long member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Hollidaysburg.  He was a son 
of John and Mary Hearn, both deceased, and was born in Hollidaysburg.  
He is survived by one brother, John Hearn, who resided with him on the 
Hearn homestead property and by one sister, Miss Mary Hearn of 
Pittsburgh.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, March 19, 1929

1880 Frankstown Township, Blair County census -
John Herron, 52, b. Ireland 
Mary Herron, 48, b. Ireland
Jerimiah Herron, 21 
John Herron, 19 
Thomas Herron, 17 
William Herron, 14 
Anna A. Herron, 14 
Mary Herron, 12

1900 Frankstown Township, Blair County census -
Jerry Hearn, 38 
John Hearn, 37 
William Hearn, 33 
Mary Hearn, 30 

1920 Frankstown Township, Blair County census -
John Hearn, 57, watch maker, own shop 
Jerry Hearn, 59, no occupation
William Hearn, 48, farmer