MRS. H.J. M’CARDLE.
Mrs. Hannah J. McCardle died at her home, on South street, on Thursday, March 28, of a complication of diseases, after an illness of but three days, aged 62 years. She is survived by her husband and four children: Mrs. John Hoffman, of Punxsutawney; Frank, of Cloe; and Merle and Charles, of town. Two sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Mary Lydick, of town; Mrs. Emily Stivison, of Chambersville; and Samuel and Scott McQuown, of Punxsutawney. Deceased was a member of the Baptist church and was held in high esteem by many friends. Funeral services were held at her late home on Saturday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. Dr. H.F. King, and interment was made in Oakland cemetery.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 03 Apr 1912
Name: Hannah McQuown
Age in 1860: 9
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Post Office: Willett
Household Members:
Name Age
William Stiveson 28
Emaline Stiveson 22
Susannah J Stiveson 3
Lydia H Stiveson 3.12
Hannah McQuown 9
Name: Samuel McQuown
Age in 1860: 9
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post Office: Browns Mills
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
James McQuown 55
Hannah J McQuown 47
Mary McQuown 15
Scott McQuown 12
Hannah J McQuown 11
Samuel McQuown 9
James McQuown 5
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Death of David McQuownDavid McQuown, and old and highly respected citizen of this place, died at his residence on Race Street, at seven o’clock Tuesday evening of heart disease. For years, Mr. McQuown had been in poor health and upon several occasions it was thought he would die. But being possessed naturally of a rugged constitution and an indomitable will, he managed to pull through all right. About three weeks ago, the old gentleman took sick and although all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to prolong his life, yet they were of no avail, and at the hour above named the tired spirit passed away.
David McQuown was born at Derry township, Westmoreland County, March 9, 1806, and was in the eighty-fifth year of his age. In 1824 he left Westmoreland County and five years later he was united in marriage to Isabella Boreland, daughter of William Boreland. They were married by Rev. Blair of Indiana, PA. They moved to Crooked Creek, near where Kintersburg now stands, built a log cabin, and cleared a large farm. He remained there for a period of twenty eight years, and moved with his family to Jefferson County, locating permanently in Punxutawneyabout twenty one years ago, his wife dying in this place about two years later.
He was the father of eleven children, ten of whom are living, Mrs. Christina Clawson, this place; Mrs. Margaret Bowerstock of Frostburg; Mrs. Mary Clawson, Bell’s Mills; Mrs. Agnes Ruth, Nebraska; Eliza Helman, Blairsville; John, James and Samuel, of this place; A.B. killed in the Battle of Fair Oak; William L. of Nebraska and Miss Sarah Belle McQuown of this place with whom the old gentleman made his home. About sixty years ago Mr. McQuown identified himself with the Presbyterian Church, remaining a consistant member of that body until his removal to Punxsutawney, when he united with the C.P. Church, with which he remained ever since.
The remains were interred in the Covode Cemetery on last Thursday.
Indiana Times (Indiana Co. PA) 04 Feb 1891 (Posted by byinnapoy on Ancestry.com)
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RECENT DEATHS.
Clawson.
Mrs. Joseph Clawson, one of the oldest residents of Punxsutawney, died on Monday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Dick, of near Penn Run, where she had been staying for the last three months, of a complication of diseases incident to old age, she being in her 80 year.
She was born in Indiana county and was a daughter of David McQuown. She married Joseph Clawson, an Indiana county farmer and came to Punxsutawney in 1865, living there until the time of her death. For some few years she had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Martin Williams. Four children survive her as follows: Mrs. Martin Dick, of Mitchells Mills; Mrs. Martin Williams, Arch Clawson and Mrs. J.S. Mogle, who live in Punxsutawney. Mrs. Clawson is also survived by three brothers and two sisters: John, James and Samuel McQuown; Mrs. Mary Clawson and Belle McQuown. Funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev. J.B. Eakins of the Central Presbyterian church and interment was made in the Presbyterian graveyard at Covode.
The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 02 Mar 1910
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Name: Davide McQuown
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Rain, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name Age
Agness McQuown 2
Archy McQuown 13
Christy A McQuown 18
Davide McQuown 44
Eliza McQuown 7
Isabella McQuown 5
Isabella McQuown 43
James M McQuown 0
John McQuown 15
Margret McQuown 17
Mary McQuown 11
William McQuown 9
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OBITUARY OF MRS. KEZIAH WINGARD
Mrs. Keziah Wingard, aged 86, who died at her home in South Mahoning township last Wednesday, was one of the oldest and most respected residents of that locality. She was born in Rayne township, February 18, 1830, her maiden name being Snyder. She was married to Samuel McQuown of Punxsutawney, and one child was born to them, the late Mrs. Jewell Richardson, of Rochester Mills. Mr. McQuown was drowned while rafting in Big Mahoning creek in 1852. Later she was married to Samuel Wingard and they had two sons, both of whom are living. C.J., a mail carrier of this place and Frank A., a farmer near Plumville. She leaves 19 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great [great] grandchild, the latter being little Almanelle Alderton, of East Oak street. She was the grandmother of Mrs. P.J. McGovern, of South Tenth street and also of Mrs. Robert Calderwood, of Rochester Mills. One brother, Caleb Snyder, of Marion Center, is living. She was kind and respected by all who knew her and her Christian life dated from childhood, when she became a member of the Presbyterian church. Among those who attended the funeral, Friday, were Mrs. P.J. McGovern, Mrs. Hugh Brandon, Hon. John S. Fisher, Glen Work, A.W. Mabon and James Smith, all of Indiana. Interment was made in the Marion Center cemetery.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 27 Apr 1915
Name: Kesiath Wingart
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
Age in 1870: 40
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: South Mahoning, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Plumville
Household Members:
Name Age
Samuel Wingart 53
Kesiath Wingart 40
Frank Wingart 5
Charles Wingart 3
Name: Keziah Snyder
Age in 1860: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Rayne, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Post Office: Home
Household Members:
Name Age
Joshua Snyder 56
Margaret Snyder 45
Caleb Snyder 28
Keziah Snyder 30
John Snyder 26
Mary Snyder 22
Eliza A Snyder 18
Ann P McQuown 10
Name:Keziah Snider
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Female
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Rain, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name Age
Adam Snider 22
Caleb Snider 17
Eliza Snider 10
John Snider 14
Joshua Snider 44
Keziah Snider 19
Mary Snider 13
Robert Snider 21
Ro Bert Thompson 70
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James McQuown
James McQuown, aged 96 years, the oldest resident of South Mahoning township, died Friday evening on the homestead farm near Amerose, where he had resided for 60 years. He was one of the oldest residents of the county and throughout his long life he was blessed with a robust constitution. Several weeks ago he contracted a cold which developed pneumonia. Born on a farm near Blairsville he lived in that section for some time after he attained manhood and later resided near Dayton before locating on the farm near Ambrose. Since the death of his wife, 16 years ago, he made his home with his son, Scott, who resides on the old homestead. Another son, Joseph, who resides near Ambrose, and a daughter, Mrs. Laura Weaver, of Plumville, survives, with then grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. the deceased was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral services were conducted on Monday at his late home by Rev. Carl Stewart, and interment followed in the Washington church cemetery in Rayne township.
Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 14 Dec 1921
McQuown. [Mary WARDEN]
Mrs. Mary McQuown, wife of James McQuown, of near Ambrose, died suddenly Saturday night, May 22, at 11 o’clock at the ripe old age of eighty five years four months and four days. She is survived by her husband three children: Scott and Joseph, of Ambrose, and Mrs. Laura Weaver, of Plumville. Mrs. McQuown was born in the vicinity where she spent her life, and was married to James McQuown sixty years ago January 11, and has been a member of the Washington Presbyterian church for sixty years. Funeral services were held on Monday and interment was made in Washington cemetery.
The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 26 May 1909
Recent Deaths.
Mrs. Mary McQuown, wife of James McQuown, of Ambrose, died suddenly at 11 o’clock last Saturday night, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was apparently in her usual health on Saturday. During the night she awakened her husband. He raised her to a sitting posture and she died in his arms. Mr. and Mrs. McQuown were married on Jan. 11, 1849. The husband and three children — Scott and Joseph, of Ambrose, and Mrs. Laura Weaver, of Plumville, survive. At the age of 18 the deceased united with the Washington Presbyterian church and had ever since been a faithful member and attendant there. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock, service being conducted at her late home by her pastor, Rev. W.J. Wilson, and interment being made at Washington church graveyard. Mrs. Belle Dunlap, Mrs. Ruth Kooser and Mrs. Margaret Steel are surviving sisters of the decreased.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 25 May 1909
Prominent Farmer of Ambrose Dies After 19 Weeks’ Illness in Home of Daughter, Mrs. M.O. Steetle.
OTHER DEATHSFollowing an extended illness, Mr. James Scott McQuown, prominent farmer of Ambrose, passed away at 3:30 this morning at the home of his only daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Steetle, Wayne Avenue. Mr. McQuown had been confined to his bed for the past nineteen weeks.
James Scott McQuown was born January 26, 1861, and was in the 72nd year of his age. He was the son of James McQuown and Mary Warden McQuown of Ambrose.
Mr. McQuown was married in his early twenties to Maria Jane McMillen, of Ambrose, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1927. From this union there were two children: Laura, now Mrs. Steetle, and a son, who died in infancy.Mr. McQuown had farmed all his life at Ambrose. At an early age he became an active member of the Ambrose Baptist Church, at which service he was faithful and useful through his long active life.
Mr. McQuown is survived by one brother, Joseph of Ambrose. He had no sisters living, two sisters and one brother having preceded him. In his last years Mr. McQuown had married again, this time to Mrs. Margaret Virginia Loerie, of California State. The latter also survives.
Funeral services will be from the M.O. Steetle residence, 933 Wayne Avenue at 2 P.M. Monday. Rev. Russell Collmer of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 27 Feb 1932
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FORTY YEARS AGO
From the Indiana Messenger Files of September 18, 1895. S.A. Smith and F.M. Smith, Editors.
Marriage Licenses
J.T. McQuown S. Mahoning, Clara A. Bell Washington.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 26 Se[ 1935
Mrs. Joseph McQuown, aged 57 years, wife of Joseph McQuown, died at her home near Ambrose on February 2 at 10:30 o’clock after a brief illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Bair, of Indiana, and Ruth McQuown, at home; also one brother and one sister, Robert Bell, of Shelocta, and Miss Minna Bell, of Davis.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 16 Feb 1922
Mrs. Clara A Belle McQuown, aged 57 years, wife of Joseph McQuown, died at her home near Ambrose on February 2 at 10:30 o’clock after a brief illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Bair, of Indiana, and Ruth McQuown, at home; also one brother and one sister, Robert Bell, of Shelocta, and Miss Minna Bell, of Davis.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 16 Feb 1922
Mrs. Walter Smith
Mrs. Walter Smith, aged 27 years, of Ambrose, died at her home there Thursday afternoon with paralysis. The deceased was a daughter of Joseph McQuown. She was a member of the Marion Center Presbyterian church and leaves a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her loss. Surviving are her husband, one son, Clair; her father and one sister, Sarah, wife of Merle Bair, of Indiana. Funeral services were held at the late home Saturday afternoon.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 11 Mar 1926
Mrs. Merle Bair of Indiana spent last week with her father, J.T. McQuown.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 10 Nov 1928
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Mrs. Scott McQuown
Mrs. Scott McQuown, aged 68 years, died on Monday at her home at Ambrose. The deceased, who was a daughter of the late Samuel McMillen, was a life-long resident of that community and was a devout member of the Ambrose Baptist Church. she is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. M.O. Steetle, of town, and three brothers, J.C. McMillen, of Ambrose; D.M. McMillen, of Chambersville, and C.A. McMillen, of Rayne township. The funeral services will be conducted at the McQuown home this afternoon and interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery at this place.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 07 Jul 1927
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AGED FARMER VICTIM OF HIT-RUN DRIVER
DEAD BODY OF JOSEPH T. McQUOWN, 72, FOUND FROZEN IN HIGHWAY NEAR HIS HOMEBelieved to Have Met Tragic Death While Returning From a Call on Neighbors — Mr. McQuown Was a Widower and Lived Alone — Mrs. Merle Bair, Indiana, Only Surviving Child.
Believed to have been struck by a hit and run driver, the dead body of Joseph Taylor McQuown, aged 72, retired farmer of near Ambrose, was found near the center of a Pinchot road, on the Martin hill, near his home on Tuesday. The discovery was made by a truck driver. The body was later brought to the Bell Funeral Home on Wayne avenue, where an examination was made by Coroner John Woods and Highway Patrolman B.W. McCluskey.
Mr. McQuown was a widower and lived alone. He had called at the home of a neighbor the previous day, and apparently was returning to his own home when his tragic death occurred. when found, his body was frozen and partially covered by snow. Examination revealed lacerations of the head, a fracture of the neck and a fracture of the left leg.
Mr. McQuown was a son of James and Mary McQuown and was born in South Mahoning township, April 5, 1863. His wife died 14 years ago. Surviving is one daughter, Clara McQuown Bair, wife of Merle Bair, of 1373 Locust stret, Indiana.Funeral services will be held at the Bair home on Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o’clock, by the Rev. Samuel W. Shane, pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church. Burial will be made in Marion Center cemetery.
Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 12 Feb 1936
ACCIDENTS OF A WEEK
An apparent victim of a hit-and-run driver, the frozen body of Joseph Taylor McQuown a 72-year-old South Mahoning township farmer was found Tuesday afternoon of last week on the “Pinchot” road running from the Indiana-Punxsutawney road near Marion Center to the village of Ambrose in South Mahoning township.
A truck driver found the body on the “Martin hill” near Ambrose.
The body, which had been frozen because of the near-zero temperature, was brought to the Bell Funeral Home here where an examination disclosed the aged farmer’s neck was broken. Besides the broken neck he had suffered fractures of the left leg and the facial bones and abrasions of the back.
The deceased was born in South Mahoning township April 5, 1863, a son of James McQuown and Mary (Warden) McQuown, and had been a life long resident of the Ambrose district.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Clara Bair, of 1375 Locust street, Indiana, Mrs. McQuown died 14 years ago.
Funeral services were held in the Bair home here at 2 p.m. Friday by the Rev. Samuel W. Shane, minister of the Second United Presbyterian Church of Indiana, with interment in the Marion Center Cemetery.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 20 Feb 1936
Investigating Death
State highway patrolmen and county authorities continued their investigation of the killing of Joseph T. McQuown, 72-year-old South Mahoning township farmer, by a hit-and-run driver.
The aged farmer’s frozen body was found February 12 in the center of the Indiana-Punxsutawney road near Marion Center to the village of Ambrose in South Mahoning township.
McQuown, who lived alone on a farm within sight of Ambrose, was last seen about 11 a.m. Tuesday. The body was found about 1:30 p.m. by a truck driver, L.S. Wells of near Ambrose.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 20 Feb 1936
ALSO — All the right, title, interest and claim of the Defendents,
H.M. BAIR, Administrator of JOSEPH TAYLOR McQUOWN, also called JOSEPH T. McQUOWN, deceased, Original Mortgagor and CLARA McQUOWN BAIR, daughter, and CLAIR SMITH, grandson, being heirs-at-law of JOSEPH T. McQUOWN, Deceased, Real Owners and W. EARL LONG, Guardian Ad Litem of the said CLAIR SMITH and TURK LAYTON, terre tenant and tenant in possession…..
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 11 Aug 1938
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DIED.
On April 21st, 1863, Elizabeth Isabella McQuown, of measles, also on May 8th, 1863, William s.A. McQuown, of the same disease, children of John and Mary McQuown, of Rayne township.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 10 May 1923
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Mrs. Polly McQuown
Mrs. Polly McQuown, aged 84 years, widow of the late John McQuown, and mother of Harry McQuown, of town, died at her home in Punxsutawney on Sunday from paralysis. She was a native of this county, having been born in Brushvalley township, where her father, the late John Dearmy, resided. Besides her son residing here, another son and two daughters survive, as follows: A.N. McQuown and Bertha McQuown, of Punxsutawney, and Mrs. George Harlan, of Washington, D.C. Interment was made at Punxsutawney yesterday.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 23 Oct 1919
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Mrs. Sarah B. McQuown
Mrs. Sarah B. McQuown, aged 85 years, who died at the home of her son, David M. McQuown, of Punxsutawney, was a native of this county. she was born in Rayne township, and was the daughter of the late David and Isabel (Borland) McQuown. The deceased had been a resident of Punxsutawney since early womanhood and was a long-time member of the Punxsutawney Presbyterian church. She was admired and respected by all who knew her. Besides her son she is survived by a brother, Samuel T. McQuown. The funeral services were held on Sunday and interment followed in the Punxsutawney cemetery.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 27 Mar 1930
Mrs. Sara B. McQuown
PUNXSUTAWNEY, March 24. — Mrs. Sara Belle McQuown, on of Punxsutawney’s oldest and most highly respected women, died at the home of her son, David M. McQuown, of South Gilpin Street, about 1:20 Friday afternoon of cancer of the stomach. She had been ill since Thanksgiving and confirmed to her bed for the past 13 weeks.
The deceased was born in Rayne Township, Indiana County, a daughter of David and Isabell Borland McQuown, March 30, 1845, and came to this town when a girl and had since resided here. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney and a member of all the societies of the church, and during her long residence in this city had endeared herself to all who knew her. A good Christian woman, a kindly neighbor and a loving mother her death has proven a great shock to her many friends in this city and vicinity.
She is survived by one son, David M. McQuown, Assistant Cashier, County National Bank, one brother, Samuel T. McQuown, and one grand-daughter, Emma Belle McQuown, of Punxsutawney.
Funeral services were held at the home of her son David M. McQuown, Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:30 with interment in the Circle Hill Cemetery. Rev. Hunkle had charge of the services.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 24 Mar 1930
