Company F, 74th P.V. Infantry.
Editor Indiana County Gazette.

MY DEAR SIR — Having recently enjoyed reading the account of the recent reunion of the soldiers of Indiana county, as published in your wide-awake and ably-conducted journal, but not seeing any mention of Company F, Seventy-fourth P.V. Infantry, a company that was recruited in your town in six days of March, 1865, and which was mustered out of the service at Clarksburg, West Virginia, on August 29, 1865. When this company left Indiana for the seat of war its ranks contained 111 men, and a finer looking body of soldiers never went forth from any county to defend the old flag. Having the muster out roll of this company at hand, I have concluded to give it to you for publication, believing that there are still many of the old boys residing in loyal old Indiana county.

Here it is:

Captain – John Kinter.

First Lieut. – John McWilliams.

Second Lieut. – Matthew S. Ray.

First Sergeant. – John W. Shields.

Sergeants – Peter Frech, Andrew J. Stumpf, Thomas S. McLain, William H. Kinter.

First Corporal – William C. Dilts.

Corporals – Alexander Walker, William T. Rowe, Samuel Wissinger, William Thompson, David T. Faith, Harrison H. Shields.

Musicians – Henry L. Kinter, Henry H. Shields.

Privates - John S. Agey, Samuel Bothel, Alex. Blue, Jonathan W. Brown, John Brown, John Brown (of D), William M. Buterbaugh, Lewis Buterbaugh, Solomon Buterbaugh, James Baker, Thomas Berringer, John L. Berringer, David H. Brady, Samuel Clawson, William Craig, Henry Craig, William A. Connor, William Dearmin, Samuel Donahey, George Donahey, Samuel M. Fails, William Faith, John Faith, John W. Findley, Samuel Gibson, Robert Galbreth, Robert C. Hopkins, Albert Howe, Andrew Harmon, George W. Hanna, Joseph Johnston, Archibald Kinter, John Lowman, Thomas C. Loughry, John R. Lightcap, Samuel Munshower, Harrison Munshower, Henry M. Myers, David Myers, Isaac K. Myers, John McQuown, Thomas H. McQuown, William McQuown, Madison McLaughlin, Wesley McLaughlin, John McCunn, James McLeister, Robert C. McGaughey, John McCoy, Alex. McMillen, James McMillen, Hugh R. McAllister, Andrew F. McCall, Fred. Pfeiffer, Augustus Peas, William M. Ray, Myers I. Rhodes, John I. Rowe, Nicholas B. Short, David A. Short, John Sheiffer, Hiram Stuchul, Henry Weiss.

Two members of this company died in the service, two deserted and 15 were discharged on account of sickness. When the company entered the service the commissioned officers were as follows: G.A. McLain, captain; John Kinter, first lieutenant, and John McWilliams, second lieutenant. Captain McLain, on account of order 213, W.D, A.G.C., dated May 8, 1865, left the company and returned to his home in Indian.

MAC.
GREENSBURG, PA., Sept. 4, 1891.

Indiana County Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 09 Sep 1891

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 McQuown

David 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

Possible match:

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 DEATHS

Following 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 HOME

Believed 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

From 1745-1880 History of Indiana County, PENN’A.
Published by J.A. Caldwell, Newark, OH. 1880

Jacob F. STIVER b: abt 1784 GER married Julia Ann SHOEMAKER b:abt 1798 GER

Children:
Jacob married Lena Peffer
Gottlieb married Caroline Wineburg, married Mary Dunmire
William
Frederick
John married Martha SALTSGIVER, married Mrs. Louise (HAAG/HAWK) STIVER
Henry married Louise HAAG/HAWK
Mary married William WINEBARG
Abraham married Catharine WINEBARG
Elizabeth married Robert McFARLAND
Daniel married Elizabeth PIFER
Christina married John BARTHALOMEW
David married Elizabeth BRADENBAUGHMRS.

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Stiver. [Louisa Haag or Hawk]

Mrs. Louisa, widow of the late John Stiver, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.S. Rosenberger, of East Mahoning street, Punxsutawney, on Saturday night at 9:30 o’clock, aged 78 years, three months and ten days. In 1850 she became the wife of Henry Stiver. To them three children were born who survive, namely: Mrs. Mary Bedford, of Reynoldsville; Mrs. William Anderson of DuBois, and Henry Stiver, Jr., of Punxsutawney. Mr. Stiver died in 1856 and two year later she married his brother, John Stiver, who died about three years ago. Of the children to the second husband, John Stiver, Jr., of Duquesne and Mrs. I.S. Rosenberger, with whom the parents resided since 1904, survive.

The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 03 Feb 1909

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Wife of Henry STIVER JR., daughter of John and Polly McQUOWN:

MRS. HENRY STIVER.

Mrs. Henry Stiver died at her home, in Punxsutawney, Friday morning suddenly, of heart disease, at 5 o’clock, aged about 50 years. She was a prominent resident of that town and leaves a husband and these children: Mrs. Nathan Kobut, of Punxsutawney, and Frank, at home. She is also survived by her father, John McQuown, of Punxsutawney, and the following brothers and sister: Harry, of Indiana; John, of Punxsutawney; Mrs. George Harlan, of Youngstown, O., and Bertha, of Punxsutawney.

Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 01 May 1912

Home in 1900: Punxsutawney, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Birth Date:  Apr 1858
Birthplace: Penna
Spouse’s name:  Henry
Marriage Year: 1877
Marital Status: Married
Years Married:     23
Residence : Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name     Age
Henry Stiver     43
Minnie Stiver     42
Eva Stiver     22
Frank Stiver     20

Name: Minnie Stiver
Home in 1880: Punxsutawney, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse’s name:     Henry
Father’s birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother’s birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
Name     Age
Henry Stiver     24
Minnie Stiver     22
Eva Stiver     2
Frank Stiver     5M

EVA KOHUT, a life-long resident of Punxsutawney, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday in Adrian hospital, that city, at the age of 56 years. Services were conducted in her late residence at 2 p.m. today, in charge of the Rev. Arthur Shenefelt, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church and interment was made in Circle Hill cemetery.

The deceased was born April 12, 1879, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stiver. She was reared to young womanhood there and on December 26, 1907, was united in marriage to Nathan Kohut, who died 10 years ago. Mr. Kohut, an original member of Troop D, state police, which was organized years ago, was one of that city’s most popular men. Mrs. Kohut was a devout member of the Methodist church of the city, and took an active part in church affairs until recently. Kind, charitable, likeable neighbor and loving mother, her death is sincerely mourned.

The deceased leaves one son, Francis, of Punxsutawney, and a brother, Frank Stiver, also of that place.

Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 21 Jan 1935

MRS. EVA KOHUT, widow of Nathan Kohut and a life-long resident of Punxsutawney, died in Adrian hospital at 12:15 p.m. Friday at the age of 55 years, following a brief illness. Mrs. Kohut, one of the city’s most estimable women, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stiver. She was a sister of Frank Stiver of Punxsutawney. Her death came as a profound shock to her multitude of friends.

Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 19 Jan 1935

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M’Quown.
William McQuown, a native of Indiana county, died at his home in Franklin, Wednesday, May 17, at the age of 79 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania regiment and the First Veteran Reserve corps.

The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1905 May 24

M’QUOWN.
William McQuown, a former resident of Indiana county, died at his home in Franklin on May 16, at the age of eight years. He is survived by six children, among whom are ex-Commissioner James A. McQuown, of Grant township, and Mrs. Geo. Edminston, of Indiana. Mr. McQuown enlisted from Grant township, this county, in Co. E, 67 P.V., Gen. Harry White’s famous regiment, in 1861. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., in June, 1863, and imprisoned at Libby Prison nine months.

The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1905 May 31

RECENT DEATHS.
WILLIAM M’QUOWN
William McQuown, a former resident of this county, died at his home in Franklin, Pa., on Wednesday, May 16, age 80 years. The deceased was a brother of the late Lawrence McQuown, of Canoe township, and a brother of Mrs. John Elder, Mrs. Henry Black and Mrs. James Bash, all of this county, deceased. His children surviving are ex-commissioner James A. McQuown, of Grant township; ex-Senator M.L. McQuown, of Clearfield; W.W. McQuown, of Mahaffey; Mrs. Geo. Edmitson, of town, and Miss Clara McQuown, of Franklin. William McQuown enlisted from Grant township, this county, in Company E, 67th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Gen. Harry White’s famous regiment, in 1861. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., in June 1863 and imprisoned at Libby Prison nine months. On account of his shattered health he was later transferred to Company G, First Veteran Reserve Corps. After the war he removed to Franklin, where he engaged in business. He was a member of Gray G.A.R. Post, which conducted funeral services on Friday, May 19.

Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 31 May 1905

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THE GRIM REAPER
MRS. MARGARET M’QUOWN
Mrs. Margaret McQuown died at the residence of her son, W.W. McQuown, Esp., of Mahaffey, Pa., April 28, 1895, aged 72 years and 16 days. The deceased was a daughter of Col. William Shields, late of Indiana, Pa., who died November 29, 1860. She was born in the town of Indiana when it was a mere hamlet, and was married to William McQuown in the year 1846. She was the mother of six children, and had two great-grandchildren. Her children all survive her except one daughter, Mrs. Emma Garbey, of Gazzara, Pa., who died eight years ago. The surviving children’s names are, James A., of Ord, Pa.; Mrs. Annie M. Potts, of Horatio, Pa.; W.W., of Mahaffey; Senator M.L., of Clearfield, and Nina Edmiston, of Indiana. She was a sister of James T. Shields, of Taylorsville, and William Shields, of Indiana. She is the last but one of seven sisters, Mrs. Amanda Alford, of Sterling, Neb., being the surviving one. Mrs. McQuown’s sufferings were intense but she endured them with christian fortitude. The deceased was a kind and gentle old lady and was a devoted member of the Baptist church. To her death had no terrors. She longed and prayed for the sweet rest which she was sure it would bring, and her tired spirit sank as composedly into its arms as a weary traveler to his couch of repose. The remains were interred in the Bowen cemetery on Tuesday, April 30. Rev. R.L. Williams conducted the funeral services.

Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1895 May 8

**NOTE: I think the GARBEY named is spelled incorrectly. It is probably McGarvey.

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Mrs. S.C. McQuown.
Susan Catherine McQuown, aged 64 years, died at her home in Mahaffey, January 10. Deceased was a daughter of James Shaffer and was born at Locust Lane. She is survived by one brother and one sister and eight children. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, with interment at Mahaffey.

Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1918 February 14

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M’Quown – Buterbaugh
Martin L. McQuown, of Mahaffey, and Miss Louise B. Buterbaugh were united in marriage in Indiana on Wednesday, May 17. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George S. Holmes at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.

The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1905 May 24

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(W.W. and Susan’s daughter)(Wife of Joseph Clark Hineman)

MRS. ESTHER HINEMAN, age 72, passed away February 22, at 3:30 a.m. in Warren, Penna. Born December 15, 1881, in Bell Township, Clearfield County, the daughter of William Wallace and Susan (Shaffer) McQuown. She is survived by the following: one daughter, Mrs. Merle Byers, Mahaffey, two sons, Paul of Barnesboro, and James in the U.S. Air Force, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and four brothers: Andrew McQuown, Mahaffey, Victor McQuown, Meadville, Thomas McQuown, Ohio, and Luther McQuown of California. Friends are being received at the McCardle Funeral Home, Burnside, where services will be conducted Thursday, February 25, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Albert Cooper officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Punxxutawney, R.D.

Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania)  1954 February 23

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Joseph C. Hineman
CLOE–Joseph Clark Hineman, 75, died at his home here Saturday evening, May 15. A son of the late Jacob and Sarah Coffman Hineman, the deceased was born April 2, 1873 in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Surviving him is his widow, Esther McQueown Hineman, and the following children: Mrs. Merle Byers, Mahaffey; Paul, Barnesboro and a foster son, James serving in the U.S. Army. Among other survivors are 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Belle Gray and Mrs. Alice Stiver, both of Punxsutawney; Earl, Big Run and John of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held from the Pleasant Grove Church, Jefferson County, Wednesday, May 19, at 2:30p.m. (DST) with Rev. Herbert Gearhart of Plumville officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the McCardell Funeral Home in Burnside until 11a.m. Wednesday after which the body will be taken to the Pleasant Grove Church where friends may call until time of the services.

The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1948 May 17

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BYERS–HINEMAN
At the Presbyterian Manse, Sept. 13th, Mr. Merle Byers and Miss Susan Hineman both of Banner Ridge, near Mahaffey, were married by Dr. E.O. Reeve, pastor of the Presbyterian church. They were accompanied by Mr. J.C. Hineman the father of the bride. They will make their future home near Mahaffey where Mr. Byers is engaged in farming. We extend our very best wishes.

Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1922 September 14

Marriage Licenses
Merle Byers, of Mahaffey, and Susan Hineman, of Bell Township.

Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1922 September 21

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VICTOR McQUOWN
MAHAFFEY–Victor McQuown, a native of Mahaffey but for the past 35 years a resident of Meadville, Crawford County, died in the City Hospital there Monday at 2:30 p.m. following a short illness. Born at Mahaffey Feb. 2, 1886, he was a son of the late Wallace W. and Susan Catherine (Shaffer) McQuown. He followed the building trades and carpentry until his retirement a few years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Hazel Sunderland of Bell Township, Clearfield County, and one brother, Andrew McQuown of Mahaffey. Funeral services will be held from the McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John E. Stebbins officiating. Interment will be made in Mahaffey Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until time of services tomorrow.

The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1960 February 17

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Area Deaths
ANDREW McQUOWN
MAHAFFEY–Private funeral services for Andrew McQuown, a resident of Mahaffey who died in the Adrian Hospital at Punzsutawney May 10 at 8:10 p.m., were held from the T.R. McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, this morning at 9 o’clock. The Rev. Kenneth A. Burket, officiated. Born at Mahffey Dec. 26, 1888, Mr. McQuown was a son of the late William W. and Susan C. (Shaffer) McQuown. As a young boy he operated a newspaper route at Mahaffey and while waiting at the railroad station for papers to arrive, he learned telegraphy. He later served the Pennsylvania Railroad as a telegraph operator for 15 years and then the New York Central Railroad for 16 years until he retired in 1953. In September 1913 he married the former Martha Florence Bellis, who survives with two sons and one daughter: Andrew Bellis McQuown, Ridgeway; Aaron McQuown; Mrs. Wallace (Martha) Whitmore, Richmond, Va. Mr. McQuown was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1961 May 12

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Senator Martin Luther McQuown, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Bartles, at Seattle Wash., Wednesday, July 24th, as related briefly in The Progress of that date, was born near Marchand, Indiana County, January, 18, 1852. He was reared on the farm and when the Civil War broke out his father and elder brother enlisted, leaving his mother to struggle with a large family to support. “Luther”, as he was best known, started out for himself and in the late sixties came to New Washington, this County, worked on the neighborhood farms and started to learn the shoemaking trade. He attended school when possible and when the New Washington Normal was organized attended that institution and qualified for teaching. He taught in various parts of the County until 1878, when he was elected County superintendent and re-elected in 1881. He proved a successful administrator of the public schools of the County. While thus engaged he registered as a law student in the office of Murray & Gordon and was admitted to the Clearfield bar in 1884. After his term as County superintendent expired he practiced for several years and at same time was State representative of one of the leading lyceums, providing lectures, entertainers, etc., wherever desired. In 1890 he purchased the Raftsman’s Journal from S.J. Row & Son and conducted that well known Republican newspaper until three years ago. Meantime, in 1901, he was elected to the State Senate from this district, the Thirty-fourth. He served the full term. He was also active in Republican County and State politics many years, always standing loyal to the faction led by the late M.S. Quay. He was married in 1878 to Miss Virginia Flegal, of Goshen Township, who preceded him to the other life several years ago. They had four children, three daughters and one son. Mrs. Fred Bartles alone survives. Senator McQuown was a most likeable man, possessed of a heart as big as all outdoors, giving of his means wherever and whenever solicited. He never turned anyone away and often gave when “it hurt.” He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of Clearfield Lodge of Elks, No. 540. He was also a member of the Masonic order for many years. Everybody in Clearfield liked Senator McQuown, whether of same political faith or otherwise. His genial disposition and kindly manner won friends and kept them steadfast. His passing will be sincerely mourned by thousands in Clearfield County. No word has been received as to whether the body will be brought to Clearfield, but it was believed that for the present, at least, the remains will be held at Seattle. It was thought that eventually they will be interred here, where Mrs. McQuown and three children are buried.

Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)  1929 July 27 (with picture)