McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....1916 Births in McKean Democrat Newspaper ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net October 23, 2010, 11:39 pm The McKean Democrat 1916 BIRTHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1916 FROM THE THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following birth notices appeared in the McKean Democrat during the year of 1916. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions since editions may be missing and many of the issues have unreadable sections. Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010 January 6, 1916 Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, of Cemetery street, on New Year’s day, a son. January 13, 1916 Page 5. Mrs. Alvira Burdick, of Norwich township, has issued invitations for the 100th birthday anniversary of her venerable father, Ranson Burdick. Esq., at Mrs. Gallup’s home, on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 16, 1916. Mr. Burdick is not only in all probability one of the oldest residents of McKean county, but is without doubt one of the youngest appearing and most active men anywhere near his great age in the Keystone state. While it has been several years since we hav seen this remarkable old gentleman we have been informed by those who have seen him within a few days that he would easily be taken for one of 70 years of age. He is quite active, and his intellect is perfectly clear all of which makes him one of the most remarkable me in NOrther Pennsylvania., The Democrat joins with a wide circle of friends in wishing Mr. Burdick several more happy birthday anniversaries after he has passed the century milestone of his journey through life. (Account of birthday party in January 20th issue on page 1.) February 10, 1916 Page 4. Born to Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. McCoy, of Bristol, R.I., Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 1916, a son, William Jackson McCoy. Both mother and son are doing splendidly. February 17, 1916 Page 5. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGowan, of East Main street, Sunday, February 13, 1916, a son. February 24, 1916 Page 5. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Barbour, of Crosby, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1916, a son. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bosworth celebrated their thirty-second birthday anniversary February 20, and that evening entertained a number of friends at their home on West Main street. Page 5. Mrs. O.J. Hamlin entertained thirty ladies at a reception last Friday afternoon from four to six, in honor of Mrs. Henry Hamlin’s eight-second birthday anniversary. Mrs. J.H. McCandless and Mrs. Howard Merrill poured, being assisted by Mesdames Charles Bosworth, J.H. Robinson and W.S. Palmer and Miss May choate. The house was tastefully decorated with spring flowers. The esteemed guest of honor was the recipient of many tokens of remembrance. March 2, 1916 Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Redfield, of West Main street, Thursday, February 24, 1916, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Southwick, Sunday evening, February 27, 1916, a boy. Both mother and son are doing splendidly. March 23, 1916 Page 5. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Kane, at Colegrove, on Sunday last, a son. March 30, 1916 Page 5. Miss Harriet Jones, daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. E.W. Jones, entertained a large party of her girl friends at her home last Thursday evening the occasion being her fourteenth birthday anniversary. Music and games went to make up a delightful evening. Fine refreshments were served and the hostess was the recipient of many handsome gifts. April 6, 1916 Page 5. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace King, of Harrisburg, Wednesday, March 29. April 13, 1916 Page 5. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Masser, Thursday, April 6th 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Herzog, of Colegrove, a baby boy on Tuesday. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Shaffer of Colegrove, a son, on Tuesday. April 20, 1916 Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. H.G. German, of Crosby, Friday, April 14, a son. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Newton, of Ormsby, Tuesday, April 18, a son. Page 5. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Briendel, of Bank street, Friday, April 14. May 4, 1916. Page 5. Born to guy and Mary Steinhauer Moore, of Clarendon, Pa., on Wednesday, May 3, 1916, a daughter. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cleveland, of Crosby, Sunday, April 23, 1916, a boy. May 11, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. MacArthur Gorton, of Detroit, MIch., Saturday, April 29th, 1916, a son. May 18, 1916. Page 3. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Herrick, of Bolivar, Tuesday, May 9th. Papa Herrick is editor of the Bolivar Breeze. June 1, 1916. Page 5. To Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Mayo, of Manila, P.I., Wednesday, April 29, 1916, a daughter, Margaret Virginia Mayo. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pres. Campbell, of Penns Grove, Pa., formerly of Smethport, Monday, May 29th 1916, a son. Mrs. Campbell was formerly Miss Anna Mellride, of this place. June 8, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Southwick, of Erie, formerly of Smethport, a son, Tuesday, may 30, 1916. June 15, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Raymer, Monday, June 12, 1916, a son. (see retraction below for correction of making it a girl and not a boy) Page 5. Our good friend Conrad John C. Cunningham celebrated his 78 birthday last Friday. The Comrade is certainly holding his advanced age well. He came from Scotland with his parents 62 years ago to Blossburg, Tioga county, Pa., where he followed the coal mining business until 1859, when his father went to Jackson township, that county where he purchased a farm, and where with the exception of the time he served as a soldier in the war of the rebellion up to 22 years ago, when he moved to Smethport, he made his home. In our boyhood day comrade Cunningham was a neighbor just across the New York and Pennsylvania State line, and for this reason we hold him in very high esteem as a friend and neighbor now in Smethport. May his life be spared for many years of usefulness is the Democrat’s heartfelt wish. June 22, 1916. Page 5. The infant born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Raymer, Monday, June 12, was a girl, not a boy as stated in this paper last week. June 29, 1916. Page 5. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hull Saturday, June 24. July 13, 1916. Page 5. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Mumford, Wednesday, July 5th, 1916. August 3, 1916. Page 3. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McKinney, of East Smethport, Monday, July 31st, 1916. August 24, 1916. Page 5. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hewitt, of Keating township, Friday, August 18, 1916. September 7, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kane, of Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 1, and 8- pound girl. Mr. Kane was a former Smethport resident. September 14, 1916. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. S. Grigsby, of Hackett hollow, are entertaining a young man who came into their home on Friday last. Mother and son are doing nicely. September 21, 1916. Page 5. Born to Dr. and Mrs. C.R. Long, of Main street, Sunday, Sept. 17, 1916, a girl. September 28, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eaton of Eldred, a baby girl, Sept. 17, 1916. October 12, 1916. Page 5. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alvord, of Bradford, Monday, Oct. 2. October 19, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Herzog, Wednesday , Oct, 18, 1916, a girl. November 2, 1916. Page 6. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Delano W. comes, of New Bedford, Mass., a baby boy, weighing seven and a half pounds. November 9, 1916. Page 5. Tuesday evening fifty friends of Hon. And Mrs. James A. McKean descended unannounced upon the hospitable McKean home on East Main street, the occasion being Mrs. McKeand’s 75th birthday anniversary. The affair caem as a complete surprise to this estimable lady, and a delightful evening was the result, cards furnishing the pastime. During the evening ?T. Daly with a few well chosen remarks in behalf of those present, presented Mrs. McKean with a handsome umbrella. During the evening refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. ?W. Hubbard. November 12, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo O’Brien, Thursday, Nov. 9, a son. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell Tuesday, Nov. 14, twins, a boy and a girl. November 30, 1916. Page 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Walker, of East Smethport, Wednesday, Nov. 22, a son. Page 5. Mrs. Clarence Choute entertained twelve young masters and misses last Thursday afternoon, the occasion being in honor of her son, Homer’s 8th birthday anniversary. Page 5. Mrs. H.L. Backus entertained a party of little folks at a delightful party at her home on East Main street Saturday afternoon in honor of her son, Harry, the occasion being in honor of his 6th birthday anniversary. Page 5. Mrs. George Denning entertained at a surprise party Thursday evening in honor of her son, Gerald’s twelfth birthday anniversary. A resplendent repast was served at 6:30, after which the young host took his guests to the movies. Gerald was the recipient of many presents. December 7, 1916. Page 7. Mrs. H.L. McCoy entertained at a 4 o’clock luncheon at her home on West Main street on Wednesday of last week, the occasion being in honor of her birthday. Page. 7. Mrs. Patrick Curran entertained twelve little girls last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being in honor of her daughter Kantherine’s eight birthday anniversary. December 21, 1916. Page 8. Portville Man 100 years Old. Asa Elinwood Halbert, living near Portville is 100 years old today, Thursday, Dec. 14. An open house and reception was kept to celebrate the event. Mr. Halbert is the oldest person in Cattaraugus county, if not in western New York. He is still able to walk about considerably and occasionally to go to Portville and Olean by trolley. Much of his time is spent in reading which has enabled him to keep a lively interest in the affairs of church and state. The solution of difficult geometrical and astronomical problems have furnished him diversion. (Article is lengthy and on a portion is included here.) Asa Allin wood Halbert was born in the town of Butternut, northwest of present village of Gilbertsville, Otsego county, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1816, of parents who were among the first settlers there. He is fourth in a family of twelve. His youngest brother, Mr. Alexis L. Halbert, of Belmont, N.Y., is still living and well preserved for a man in his eighty-ninth years. Mr. Halbert was married to Miss Miranda Wainwright of Fremont, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1839. To them were born three sons, Albert Barnes, who enlisted for the Civil war, was captured with his regiment, the 85th N.Y., and died in Andersonville prison; William Wheeler, of Philadelphia, and Charles Eugene, who died in infancy. December 28, 1916. Page 3. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. Ives of Kane, Thursday December 21. Page 3. The stork has made its nineteenth trip to the home of Louis Patch, of Warren, the latest visit bringing a boy baby. 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