PHOTOS: A-L People, Places & Events of Blair County, PA Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Photos are available at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/photos.htm For information concerning contributors, contact Judy Banja jbanja@comcast.net Contributions welcomed: http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ Photo captions are cross-posted for each surname represented in each photo, so the text file contains duplicates. REPORT OF PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED THROUGH 7/12/2010 - A - Elsie (Brantner) Africa Contributor: June Weston Adams School, c1906 Evelyn Delozier is second from the left in the second row. Mr. Smith is the principal & Miss Emerick is the teacher. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Adams School, c1909, 7th grade. Evelyn Delozier is third from the left in the second row. Mr. Smith is the principal. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Elsie, Warren & Elizabeth Africa Contributor: June Weston Lawrence & Elsie (Brantner) Africa Contributor: June Weston Margarite (Africa) Eaton Contributor: June Weston Roy Africa Contributor: June Weston Ida (Louden) Allison and Elda (Louden) Calderwood Contributor: June Weston Allegheny Furnace School, First Grade, May, 1928. Miss Houtz is the teacher, and the arrow points to Georgiana (Grant) Parks. Also in the photo, but unidentified, are Billy Ivory, Mary Miller, Bob Heinbaugh, Pearl Schmelzar, Kathleen Hess, Betty Keagy, Louise Conner, Vivian Brown, Pauline Foor, and Frances Porta. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Arch Spring School, 1911 Students are numbered, but no key is available. Contributor: Aileen Fulcomer Arch Spring School House and Students, 1914 A photo from a compilation of Sinking Valley genealogy by Dorothy Morrow Kessler. The names are listed just as they are written on the back of the photo. Contributor: Aileen Fulcomer Arthur & Mary (Calderwood) Aults Contributor: June Weston Mary (Auttleberger) Parks Domer, 1809-1869, photographed c. 1848, d/o Michael & Elizabeth (Beck) Auttleberger; w/o 1) David Parks, 2) Jacob Domer. Photo is from the James & Susan Parks family bible. Contributor: Jim Kennedy - B - John Hines & Bessie (Reigh) Bathurst; John 9/25/1866-12/1/1939; Bessie 3/1871-6/1939; married 1830. Photo is of them on their small farm in Antis Township, Blair County Pa. The sixth child of Lawrence & first wife Eliza Bathurst, John was born and grew up at Curtin Village near Milesburg, Centre County, Pa.. He worked for the PRR. Contributor: Craig Bathurst John Lawrence Bathurst (a.k.a. Lawrence J.) & second wife Ellen E. (Rothrock) Bathurst - father of John Hines Bathurst, above; Lawrence 6/22/1830-7/28/1913, Altoona, Pa.; Ellen, b. 6/18/1849, Benner Township, Centre County; married 10/6/1877. (First wife, Eliza Hines Bathurst, 1/1/1833-12/28/1873, married 1/25/1855, not pictured.) Lawrence is buried in a unmarked grave at Old Curtin Cemetery, now called Curtin United Methodist Church Cemetery. Eliza is presumed to be buried there also. Ellen is buried in Eagle Cemetery, up on the hill from the Church. L-R, seated: Ellen & Lawrence Bathurst; standing: their daughter Lida C., husband David Wilson Varner & son Paul. Contributor: Craig Bathurst Miss Becker Contributor: Gene Warner Anna Catherine (Stewart) Bingman, 1883-1975, d/o William Calvin Stewart Contributor: Gene Stewart Stewart Sisters of Blair County, c. 1960, L-R: Clara Louisa Barton (Stewart) Leamer, 6/30/1898-6/10/1983; Rebecca Alice (Stewart) Saylor; Anna Catherine (Stewart) Bingman Contributor: Gene Stewart Mary Magdalene (Birely) Trueman, 4/14/1806-3/19/1885. Born in Maryland and died in Antis township, she was the d/o Johan George & Susanna (Krise) Birely, and was the w/o Thomas S. Trueman. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Arthur & Phyllis Bonsell homestead, Decker Hollow Contributor: Sharon Miller L-R: Carrie May (Gunsallus) Bonsell, 1885-1973, Lewilla (Gunsallus) Rutherford, 1879-1957, Albert Gunsallus, 1899-?, Francis ? (young girl), Hazel M. (Blackwood) Gunsallus, 1902-?. Photo taken in Tyrone, PA. Contributor: Sharon Miller Chester Cleveland Bonsell, 1889-1979, sitting at left. Chester worked for the PRR. Photo undated. Handwritten on photo: Ralph Silknetter, Billy?, unreadable Contributor: Sharon Miller Clara M. (Bonsell) Miller, 1948-2004, wife of David E. Miller Contributor: Sharon Miller Clyde A. Bonsell, 1891-1946, and wife Ruth M. (Grazier) Bonsell, 1895- 1964. Photo taken c1911. Contributor: Sharon Miller Dorothy (Goetz) Bonsell, 1906-1988, wife of Harry Leonard Bonsell Contributor: Sharon Miller Leonard Ehman Bonsell, 1865-1926 Photo c. 1910 His parents and family: Johannes "John" Bonsell / Bunzell, 1826-1889; Anna Barbara (Zeilinger) Bonsell, 1827-1905; John, Jr., 1848-1853, Margaret , 1851- 1893, Magdalena , 1857-1860, Henry , 1860-1934, Anna Barbara, 1864- 1942, Leonard E., 1865-1926, John Phillip, 1869-1941 Contributor: Sharon Miller Luther Carl Bonsell (twin of Arthur), 1904-1944 and Mary Pearl (Bressler) Bonsell, 1904-1980. Photo c1939, Tyrone, PA. Contributor: Sharon Miller Phyllis Hazel (Rhoades) Bonsell, 10/1910-4/1991 Contributor: Sharon Miller Phyllis & Marian Bonsell, sisters, c1945 Contributor: Sharon Miller Charles Landon Lowe, Sr. and Anna Gertrude Brady on their wedding day, Wednesday, 9/16/1891 Contributor: Gerry Lowe Maggie (Brandt) Harmon, born 1871 in Wilmore. Parents were George and Levina Crily. Adopted by Sarah Wagner of Altoona. Married William H Harmon in 1886 at St. John's in Altoona. Contributor: Patty Millich Elsie (Brantner) Africa Contributor: June Weston Lawrence & Elsie (Brantner) Africa Contributor: June Weston Brick Church School, Tyrone Township, September 1913 to April 1914. A one-room school, with classes 1st thru 8th grade. In 2001, I received this photo from Dawn Hoover, of Altoona. Her grandmother, Martha Ellen (Temple) Bathurst was the teacher. Ms. Hoover told me that the school was torn down. It had been near the Lutheran Church in Sinking Valley. Contributor: Aileen Fulcomer Alfred and Effie (Wamsley) Brubaker home, in back near trees, where they lived in the 1920s-30s. The chicken coop is where John Brubaker and Mr. McCoy lived. They fixed it up and lived in it one winter. Contributor: June Weston Brice Ira & Linnie Myrtle (Burkhart) Brubaker, 57th anniversary, 6/27/1958. Brice I. Brubaker: 9/3/1881-1/15/1958, s/o Ellis E. & Augusta Ann (Plowman) Brubaker. Linnie Myrtle (Burkhart) Brubaker: 3/24/1882-6/15/1964, d/o Thomas Gabriel & Mary A. (Miller) Burkhart. Contributor: Marc Hoenstine Emanuel Brubaker, s/o Ephriam and Lydia (Hart) Brubaker, 3/14/1839- 3/23/1862. Mustered into the Union Army 4/24/1861. War was declared between the states 4/12/1861. Died of wounds received at Winchester, Virginia. Served as: Pvt. Co. H 14th PA Inf., Pvt. Co. E 84th PA Inf. Contributor: June Weston Brubaker family L-R: 1. Unknown; 2. Martha (Hornauer) Buckrup; 3. Lista (Hoover) Brubaker; 4. Annie (Wilt) Hornauer; 5. Alfred Brubaker; 6. Sara (Brubaker) Wilt; 7. Ord Brubaker; 8. Unknown; 9. Oscar Brubaker; 10. Samuel Brubaker; 11. John Alexander Brubaker Contributor: June Weston Brubaker group, LR: 1. Annie (Wilt) Hornauer; 2. Martha (Hornauer) Buckrup; 3. Lista (Hoover) Brubaker; 4. Olive (Brubaker) Helsel; 5. Sara (Brubaker) Wilt. Wilmer Brubaker playing in the wagon. Contributor: June Weston Brubaker-Hoover group, L-R: 1. Brice Hoover; 2. Jake Hoover; 3. ?; 4. Amos Brubaker; 5. ?; 6.?; 7. Lista (Hoover) Brubaker; 8. Ord Brubaker; 9. Olive (Brubaker) Helsel. Contributor: June Weston Samuel Brubaker, 11/24/1840-6/6/1928. He served during the Civil War in the 203rd Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry and was wounded at Fort Fisher. Contributor: June Weston Samuel Brubaker family: Back row L-R: Samuel Brubaker, 11/24/1840- 6/6/1928; Sara (Brubaker) Wilt, his daughter, 4/30/1860-3/15/1947; Annie (Wilt) Hornauer Maelhorn, 3/20/1887-5/28/1962; Oscar Maelhorn, ?-1960; Pearl Maelhorn. This photograph was taken on 9 September 1923. Contributor: June Weston Samuel Brubaker family 2: L-R, sitting down: 1. ?; 2. Martha (Hornauer) Buckrup; 3. ?; 4.?; 5.?; Second row: 1. ?; 2. Olive (Brubaker) Helsel, she has her hands on the shoulders of the two men in front of her.; Third row, standing: 1. Sara (Brubaker) Wilt; 2. ?; 3. Alfred Brubaker; 4. Samuel Brubaker; 5. Annie (Wilt) Hornauer; 6. Leona Graybill (?); 7. Contributor: June Weston Samuel Brubaker, s/o Ephriam and Lydia (Hart) Brubaker, b 11/24/1840, Carson Valley, Allegheny Township, Blair County, d. 6/6/1928, Blair County. Christina (Berkey) Brubaker, b. 1/16/1842, Somerset County, d. 4/13/1913, Loop, Hollidaysburg, Blair County. They were married 12/8/1859, Allegheny Township. Contributor: June Weston Adam Burget residence Contributor: Doris Mitchell Martin H. & Jeremiah Burget Contributor: Doris Mitchell Martin & Minnie Mae (Shiffler) Burget Contributor: Doris Mitchell Martin & Minnie Mae (Shiffler) Burget family (Not in order:) Chester D. Burget (Ches), Norman D. Burget (Dale), Edward J. Burget (Ted), George Elvin Burget (Ink), Robert Blair Burget (Bob), Meville M. Burget (Max), Fred W. Burget (Fred), Clyde L. Burget (Stu) Contributor: Doris Mitchell Karl Burkhart & sons L-R: Walter, Oscar, Karl, Herbert, Charles and Fritz Burkhart Contributor: Jean Corio Karl & Anna Margaretha (Scheeler) Burkhart Contributor: Jean Corio - C - Arthur Aults Calderwood (2, 3, 4 ), 1921-1944 Contributor: June Weston Arthur & Mary (Calderwood) Aults Contributor: June Weston Bessie, David Edward "Ed," & Mary Calderwood. Mary's sister is at the right. Contributor: June Weston Elda (Louden) Calderwood Contributor: June Weston Ida (Louden) Allison and Elda (Louden) Calderwood Contributor: June Weston Ethel (Calderwood) Musser, d. 8/1992 Contributor: June Weston Calderwood & Park families Standing: Maude & Frank Calderwood, Tom & Blanche Park, Hannah (Hissong) Calderwood Sitting: Bob Park, Louise Calderwood, Tom Park Contributor: June Weston John Howard Calderwood (2) 1877-1942 Elda Wertz Louden Calderwood, 1876-1961 Contributor: June Weston Louise Calderwood, 1908-1979 Contributor: June Weston Thomas Weston Calderwood, 1842-1916 Contributor: June Weston Sarah Walls family Standing: Sarah (Hoover) Walls Top: Jeanne Marie Walls, Middle: Anna Catherine Walls, Bottom: Alverna Elizabeth Walls, Seated: Anna (Carroll) Walls, mother of Michael Walls Contributor: April Van Heest Cherry Avenue, looking east from Second Street. Present-day Irving school replaced these homes. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Chestnut Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1874. Active until 1913 when the congregation joined with that of Grace Methodist Church, on Howard Avenue & Fourth Street. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Hotrodders Jim Prosser, Archie Vardy, Wit Colby, July 31, 1907 Mary Katherine (Watson) Creighton (1887-1937), who resided on Walton Avenue in Altoona; back row center; photo taken in the 1930s, but group has not been identified. She was a member of the W.C.T.U. and Royal Neighbors of America. Contributor: Deb Fisher Riley Mary Crone Contributor: June Weston - D - Isabella "Belle" Daugherty/Dougherty, 1858-1920, daughter of John L. and Catherine (Love) Daugherty - later changed to Dougherty. She married John Milton Hughes in 1880 in Altoona, Pa Ellis Davidson, 1907 Contributor: Gene Warner War Governor's Parade, 1912 - Evelyn McKinley Delozier, noted with red arrow, d/o Russell C. & Georgian (Wertz) Delozier. Contributor: Jim Kennedy John Despot, September 1958. 1930 Williamsburg, Blair County census - Frank Despot, 58; Barbara Despot, 53; Daisy Despot, 18; John Despot, 17; Frank Despot, 14; Joseph Despot, 10 Contributor: Maxine James Diehl, 1847-1908, the son of John and Mary (Ritchey) Diehl, grandson of Daniel and Mary (Whetstone) Diehl. Married Leanna Corle, daughter of Adam and Martha (Shaw/Shull) Corle. This photo is actually a tintype. Contributor: April Van Heest Leanna (Corle) Diehl, 11/16/1847-10/1/1926. The daughter of Adam and Martha (Shaw/Shull?) Corle. She married James Diehl. Contributor: April Van Heest Myrtle Jane Diehl, 8/10/1874-6/11/1943. The daughter of James and Leanna (Corle) Diehl. She married Harry A. McIntosh on 6/13/1892. Contributor: April Van Heest Mary (Auttleberger) Parks Domer, 1809-1869, photographed c. 1848, d/o Michael & Elizabeth (Beck) Auttleberger; w/o 1) David Parks, 2) Jacob Domer. Photo is from the James & Susan Parks family bible. Contributor: Jim Kennedy James Parks Family, c1867 -Back row, L-R: Susan (Trueman) Parks, Amos Parks (10/18/1832-2/5/1902), Eliza (Parks) Funk (1/3/1828-1/15/1913), Mary (Parks) Domer. Front row, L-R: Samuel Funk, b. 1830, Anna Parks, 2/16/1860-2/17/1872, Emanuel James Parks, 7/4/1861-1/13/1908, James Parks, Emanuel James Parks, Daniel Parks (b. 1821). Contributor: Jim Kennedy Marjorie Hannon Donnelly, about age 16, Lakemont Park, circa 1920 Contributor: Marie Jenner John Milton & Isabella (Dougherty) Hughes & grandchildren Contributor: Jean Corio - E - Margarite (Africa) Eaton Contributor: June Weston W. S. Ellis & his Hawaiian Orchestra Lakemont Park, Sept. 9, 1914 Contributor: Gene Warner Foster W. England, 1906-1995, & Frances C. (Saylor) England Contributor: Gene Stewart Claude & Anna (Newmann) Estright - Back of photo - Daddy, Little Frederick, Mother, at home, August 1943 Contributor: Judy Banja Claude Estright Family - Back of photo reads - Janet, Dennis, Mahlon, Hat, Helen, Mother, K. B. and Anna at home the Sunday before Hat left for N.C., August 1943. Are not on picture - Daddy, Eva Mae, Freddie, Shirley, Bobbie Contributor: Judy Banja Harriet "Hat" (Estright) Parsons, 3/29/1913-11/19/1964, d/o Claude & Anna Estright, w/o Charles Alfred "Al" Parsons. Back of photo reads - "To my Dearest sister at Home the Sunday before she left for N.C., August 1943 Contributor: Judy Banja Harriet (Estright) Parsons, w/o Charles Alfred "Al" Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Mrs. Babette Evans, 1909 Contributor: Gene Warner - F - Dolly Fickes Contributor: Gene Warner Glen Fickes, 1907 Contributor: Gene Warner Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Fickes, April 11, 1916 Contributor: Gene Warner First United Presbyterian Church, corner of Howard & Walnut, Altoona. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Paul and Carl Folmar, April 16, 1917 Contributor: Gene Warner Football team, Altoona, 1920s-30s. One of the men pictured is a Shoenfelt, but none of the people in the photo has yet been identified. Please email if you recognize any of the men. Contributor: Ciindy Gallo Carrie M. Fortney Contributor: June Weston Joseph Mathias Frank, Joseph Michael Frank & Martha Frank, Hollidaysburg, Pa., c1900 Contributor: Gene Stewart James Parks Family, c1867 -Back row, L-R: Susan (Trueman) Parks, Amos Parks (10/18/1832-2/5/1902), Eliza (Parks) Funk (1/3/1828-1/15/1913), Mary (Parks) Domer. Front row, L-R: Samuel Funk, b. 1830, Anna Parks, 2/16/1860-2/17/1872, Emanuel James Parks, 7/4/1861-1/13/1908, James Parks, Emanuel James Parks, Daniel Parks (b. 1821). Contributor: Jim Kennedy - G - Wm. F. Gable Company Souvenir given at the opening of the Twelfth Avenue Store in September, 1928. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Olkowski - Dziarkowski group photo. Ted Olkowski, Joe Olkowski, unidentified child, Stanley Gasiorowski, Martin Nogawka, Walter Olkowski (Ted and Joe’s father), Zig (Jorkasky) Dziarkowski. Probably early 1940s. Contributor: Anita Karcz Ss, Peter & Paul Ave Maria Society Officers, 1961 Jubilee photo. Seated, left to right: Theresa Prugar, treasurer; Nellie Walker, secretary; Sophie Gasiorowski, financial secretary; Mary Kaminski, president. Second row: Elsie Kisielnicki, Jennie Benjamin, Cecilia Galant, Ellen Filipiak, trustees. Absent: Mary Rzasa, vice-president. Contributor: Anita Karcz Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School Class of 1939. Back row left to right: Lucy Jorkasky Grimme, Sister Rita, Sister Euphrozine, Helen Gasiorowski. Middle row, left to right: Patricia Jorkasky, Stephanie Bieniek, Stella Kocolowski Chislow. Front row, left to right: Frank Adamiak, Melvin Slowik (Swovick ?) Contributor: Anita Karcz Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Ladies Group, 1960. Front row, left to right: Sophie Gasiorowski, Mary Kisielnicki Rzasa, Mary Kaminski, Father Walter Wernowski, Cecilia Galant, Katherine Jaroniewski, Freda Krish Back row, left to right: Rose Jorkasky, Theresa Prugar, Nellie Walker, Ellen Filipiak, Elsie Kisielnicki, Margaret Kocolowski, Claire Pokorny, Lucy Jorkasky, Jennie Benjamin, Veronica Kasiorek. Contributor: Anita Karcz Gearhart home, Altoona Contributor: Sheree Robinette Donald Leroy Gearhart, WWI, 1917 Donald died in France in 1918 just a few months before his son Donald Lynn Gearhart was born. Donald was the son of John Fremont Gearhart. Contributor: Sheree Robinette Donald Lynn Gearhart Contributor: Sheree Robinette Donald Lynn Gearhart in uniform Contributor: Sheree Robinette Donald Lynn Gearhart with first wife, Marietta Thomas; Altoona, about 1937 Contributor: Sheree Robinette Donald Lynn Gearhart with second wife Loretta Koon on wedding day in Jacksonville, FL. Also pictured is his mother Anna Maude Kearney Gearhart McClarren. Contributor: Sheree Robinette G. M. Gesser residence, 1918 Contributor: Gene Warner Elva & Vera Gesser, Dedication Day, June 24, 1916 Contributor: Gene Warner Joe Goclowski - Ronnie Galant Wedding, late 1940s. Top row, left to right: Walter Twardon, Stephane Gasiorowski, Stanley Kaczor, Dorothy Ferenz. Bottom row, left to right: Joe Goclowski (groom), Ronnie Galant Goclowski (bride), Henry Goclowski, Mike Galant, Helen Gasiorowski, Joe Pufka, Ann Olkowski Ronan Contributor: Anita Karcz Dorothy (Goetz) Bonsell, 1906-1988, wife of Harry Leonard Bonsell Contributor: Sharon Miller Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, 1422 4th Street, 1940s, interior showing the cloud ceiling. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, 1422 4th Street, 1960s, formed when Walnut Avenue and Chestnut Avenue M. E. Churches closed; built in 1914; building currently in use by another denomination. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Cloyd Grant in his ice wagon, in front of his father-in-law's carriage shop in 1916. Cloyd delivered ice along 6th, 7th and 8th avenue in Altoona, according to his business ledger. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Cloyd & Evelyn (Delozier) Grant, 1916, on his Harley Davidson motorcycle in front of the Juniata Shops. Contributor: Jim Kennedy David Hamilton Grant family. Back row, L-R: Mary Catherine (Smith) Grant (1/11/1840-8/18/1890), wife of James Grant; Amanda (Reffner) Grant (2/16/1861-5/13/1904), David Hamilton Grant (2/27/1864- 11/22/1923). Front row, L-R: Unknown; William James Grant, b. 12/5/1884. The photo was probably taken before 1890. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Allegheny Furnace School, First Grade, May, 1928. Miss Houtz is the teacher, and the arrow points to Georgiana (Grant) Parks. Also in the photo, but unidentified, are Billy Ivory, Mary Miller, Bob Heinbaugh, Pearl Schmelzar, Kathleen Hess, Betty Keagy, Louise Conner, Vivian Brown, Pauline Foor, and Frances Porta. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Jacob Andrew Grove, born in Tyrone, married and raised his family in Crawford Co., died 7/25/1984, in Meadville, Crawford Co. PA Contributor: Nancy Lorz Thomas Eugene "Gene" Grove, son of Jacob and Mina McClincy Grove, born in Tyrone, 3/17/1921-2/2001, Ohio. Contributor: Nancy Lorz Anna Veach and James Grove Contributor: Gene Warner L-R: Carrie May (Gunsallus) Bonsell, 1885-1973, Lewilla (Gunsallus) Rutherford, 1879-1957, Albert Gunsallus, 1899-?, Francis ? (young girl), Hazel M. (Blackwood) Gunsallus, 1902-?. Photo taken in Tyrone, PA. Contributor: Sharon Miller Charles Guthrie, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Miller, Laton Miller Contributor: Gene Warner - H - Rebecca Jane (Stewart) Hagerty, 4/15/1868-8/3/1940, d/o David & Mary Ann (Davis) Stewart Contributor: Gene Stewart Rebecca Jane (Stewart) Hagerty & daughter Hildred, 1918, Osteen, FL Contributor: Gene Stewart Ida May (Harencane) Parks, 2/11/1870-4/22/1944, d/o Jacob & Catherine Harencane (also spelled Herencane or Harencame), photographed in 1916. Ida May first married Emanuel James Parks, 7/4/1861-1/13/1908, then George W. H. Cupples, in 1917. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Maggie (Brandt) Harmon, born 1871 in Wilmore. Parents were George and Levina Crily. Adopted by Sarah Wagner of Altoona. Married William H. Harmon in 1886 at St. John's in Altoona. Contributor: Patty Millich William H. Harmon, born to Henry and Emma (Bauer) Harmon, immigrants from Germany, on July 30 1867. He died of consumption in January 1899, leaving a widow, Maggie (Brandt) Harmon and children, Joe, John, Leo, Margaret and Catherine. He was an Altoona native and operated a milk depot in Altoona. Contributor: Patty Millich Cresswell Harpster, born October 9, 1911, at age 2 years 3 months Contributor: Gene Warner Hayes-Nofsker Album Contributor: Veronica Buxton H. Heffley, 1907 Contributor: Gene Warner Martin L. Henry, father of Ruth Irene (Henry) Hoffman in his fireman's uniform, date unknown Contributor: Debra Krist Cecil Irwin Henshey, c1910 studio photograph; son of Henry S. and Louisa (Swope) Henshey, born and grew up on the family farm in Antis Township Contributor: Jean Smith Louisa M. (Irwin) Henshey, c1900; wife of Henry Swope Henshey, and daughter of Adie C. and Nancy (Grazier) Irwin. Born in Antis Township on 2/11/1850, she died on the Henshey farm in Antis Township on 1/3/1939. Contributor: Jean Smith Gilbert Hess Contributor: Gene Warner Harry E. Hess funeral cortege with full honors, 7/3/1921 Contributor: Gene Warner Hollidaysburg & Gaysport, 1878 Contributor: Gene Stewart Jack Holtzenger Contributor: Gene Warner Jackson Holtzenger, 12 years old, at Lakemont, January 16, 1909 Contributor: Gene Warner Sarah (Hoover) Walls Seated on the left: Sarah Catherine "Sadie" (Hoover) Walls. Born 11/11/1856, daughter of George S. and Mary (McCoy) Hoover. She married Michael E. Walls 12/20/1894, and died 3/31/1951. Seated on the right: (Possibly) Mary Jane Craig, wife of her son, Martin Claude Walls. Contributor: April Van Heest Sarah Walls family Standing: Sarah (Hoover) Walls Top: Jeanne Marie Walls, Middle: Anna Catherine Walls, Bottom: Alverna Elizabeth Walls, Seated: Anna (Carroll) Walls, mother of Michael Walls Contributor: April Van Heest Michael Walls family Row 1 L-R: Martin Claude Walls, 1895-1972, Jeanne Marie Walls, 1900-1997, Sarah (Hoover) Walls, Anna Catherine Walls (sitting on lap), 1905-1983. Row 2 L-R: Michael E. Walls, Madalyn Louise Walls, 1902-1980, Alverna Elizabeth Walls, 1897-1983 Contributor: April Van Heest Max & Jessie Hornauer. 1910 Altoona Ward 4, Blair County census: Minnie Hoey, 43, widowed head of family, 1 child, 1 living, b. PA; Max Hornauer, 23, son-in-law, b. Germany, married once, 4 years, brakeman on the railroad, obit Altoona Mirror, 1/13/1968; Essie (Jessie A. Norton) Hornauer, 21, daughter, m. once, 4 years, no children, obit Altoona Mirror, 2/18 & 20/1967; John McElfish, 36, widower, brother, b. PA, machinist on railroad; Norman McElfish, 7, nephew. Contributor: Sally Huntley David Hughes, 7/20/1873 & Roxie (Wingard) Hughes Contributor: Gene Stewart Homer & Edna (Hughes) Westbrook Contributor: Jean Corio Isabella "Belle" Daugherty/Dougherty, 1858-1920, daughter of John L. and Catherine (Love) Daugherty - later changed to Dougherty. She married John Milton Hughes in 1880 in Altoona, Pa John Milton Hughes, 1858-1935, son of John Davis and Hannah (Hicks) Hughes, both of Centre and Blair Counties, Pa. John Milton & Isabella (Dougherty) Hughes & grandchildren Contributor: Jean Corio Mary Ellen (Hughes) McIntosh, 3/20/1847-10/4/1909. Mary Ellen was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mulholland) Hughes. She was the wife of Franklin McIntosh. A talented pianist, she was the organist at her church and was also a music teacher. Contributor: April Van Heest - IJ - Louisa M. (Irwin) Henshey, c1900; wife of Henry Swope Henshey, and daughter of Adie C. and Nancy (Grazier) Irwin. Born in Antis Township on 2/11/1850, she died on the Henshey farm in Antis Township on 1/3/1939. Contributor: Jean Smith Lowe Sinking Valley group photo Contributor: Gerry Lowe Front, L-R: Charlie Jones, Lizzie (Brady) Jones, unknown little girl, Catherine (Lowe) Curry, unknown man Standing: Unknown man, unknown lady, Annie (Brady) Lowe, Gerard D. Lowe, Charles Landon Lowe, Sr. Seated in back: Charles Landon Lowe Jr., child on shoulders is Charles Robert Lowe, man to left is Don Curry, lady peeking from between the two is Clara (Stahl) Lowe Ss. Peter & Paul Elementary School Class of 1939. Back row left to right: Lucy Jorkasky Grimme, Sister Rita, Sister Euphrozine, Helen Gasiorowski. Middle row, left to right: Patricia Jorkasky, Stephanie Bieniek, Stella Kocolowski Chislow. Front row, left to right: Frank Adamiak, Melvin Slowik (Swovick ?) Contributor: Anita Karcz - K - Edward Kearney family Back row - Harry, Mary, Nellie, and Clara Kearney Front row - Grandpa (Edward), Lewis, Hazel, Grandma (Matilda Zimmerman) Contributors: Alan Mays & Sheree Robinette D. S. Keith Junior High School, 1931-32 Ninth Grade Students. Photo given to the contributor by Vesta (Hershey) Berkholder, of Coatesville, Pa. - Student Names; Autographs Contributor: Ron Keller George Burton Kennedy, 1/9/1891-2/16/1982, with Margaret A. (McCloskey) Kennedy, 6/7/1886-6/4/1971, d/o James & Esther McCloskey, and their daughter, Mildred Miller McCloskey, b. 8/13/1916 Contributor: Jim Kennedy James Sylvester Kennedy, 8/27/1921-6/27/2008, s/o George Burton & Margaret Ann (McCloskey) Kennedy, and Nina Mary (Nelson) Kennedy, 2/23/1924-5/28/2001, d/o James McCune & Edna Louells (Bitner) Nelson, 12/4/1949 wedding photo at First Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg. Contributor: Jim Kennedy James Blaine Shinafelt and Elsie Larue Knepp on their wedding day March 15, 1905. He was born in Hollidaysburg June 21, 1884 and she was born in Upper Reese April 16, 1881. Both are buried in Carson Valley Cemetery. Contributor: Rob Shinafelt Donald Lynn Gearhart with second wife Loretta Koon on wedding day in Jacksonville, FL. Also pictured is his mother Anna Maude Kearney Gearhart McClarren. Contributor: Sheree Robinette - L - Stewart Sisters of Blair County, c. 1960, L-R: Clara Louisa Barton (Stewart) Leamer, 6/30/1898-6/10/1983; Rebecca Alice (Stewart) Saylor; Anna Catherine (Stewart) Bingman Contributor: Gene Stewart Amber Lewis, 6/24/1889-1961 Mabel Florence Lewis, 1/19/1891-6/27/1979 Contributor: Judy Banja Amber (Lewis) Moore, 6/24/1889-1961 Dau. of John & Emma Florence (Woomer) Lewis. Wife of George C. Moore Contributor: Judy Banja Joseph Lewis, 1855-. Contributor: Judy Banja Joseph Lewis residence, Tyrone Seated: Mary (McMonigal) Lewis. Standing: Mabel Florence Lewis, Grace Lewis, Mabel Lewis Contributor: Judy Banja Mabel Florence (Lewis) Parsons, Texas, 1950s Contributor: Judy Banja Mary (McMonigal) Lewis, Viola "Olie" Lewis, Grace Lewis Contributor: Judy Banja Viola (Lewis) Stouffer & Grace (Lewis) Reel Contributor: Judy Banja Jane Evans (Lingafelt) Wertz, 2/13/1832 - 2/16/1894, d/o Eli & Ann Elizabeth (Crawford) Lingafelt, of Frankstown, w/o Jacob H. Wertz Contributor: Jim Kennedy Melvin Long, Lakemont, 1919 Contributor: Gene Warner Elizabeth (McCauley) Louden Contributor: June Weston Gloria Lavinia (Wertz) Louden (2), wife of James Louden Contributor: June Weston Ida (Louden) Allison and Elda (Louden) Calderwood Contributor: June Weston Daughters of James & Gloria Louden Front: Elizabeth, Lola, & Ida, back: Mary and Elda Louden Contributor: June Weston James Alfred Louden (2) Contributor: June Weston Lowe Sinking Valley group photo Contributor: Gerry Lowe Front, L-R: Charlie Jones, Lizzie (Brady) Jones, unknown little girl, Catherine (Lowe) Curry, unknown man Standing: Unknown man, unknown lady, Annie (Brady) Lowe, Gerard D. Lowe, Charles Landon Lowe, Sr. Seated in back: Charles Landon Lowe, Jr., child on shoulders is Charles Robert Lowe, man to left is Don Curry, lady peeking from between the two is Clara (Stahl) Lowe Anna Gertrude (Brady) Lowe Contributor: Gerry Lowe Charles Landon Lowe, Sr. and Anna Gertrude Brady on their wedding day, Wednesday, 9/16/1891 Contributor: Gerry Lowe Charles Landon Jr. and Clara Wilhelmina (Stahl) Lowe, c1927 Contributor: Gerry Lowe Cyrus B. Lowe family Three children in front: John C., Clara Magdalene, Eliza Jane Middle row: William J., Rebecca Jane, Cyrus B., Lucy?, Robert J. Last row: Mary Angela?, Charles L., Jennie D., Martha? Contributor: Gerry Lowe Eliza Jane "Lydia" (Lowe) Rogers Daughter of Cyrus B. & Rebecca Jane (McConnell) Lowe. Wife of William Joseph Rogers. Contributor: Judy Banja Josephine Lynn, 1907, 5 years old Contributor: Gene Warner Roland Lynn, 1907, 7 years old Contributor: Gene Warner