PHOTOS: M-Z 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 - M - John Reuben & Sarah Catherine (Mangle) Nearhood Contributor: Jean Corio Dick & Miriam Martin Contributor: Judy Banja Martini Residence, Williamsburg - This house, at 101 East 4th Street in Williamsburg, PA, was built by Alfonso Martini and his son, Valentino Martini in the early 1900s. A native of Pelos, Italy (near the Austrian border), Alfonso immigrated to Williamsburg about 1892; his wife, Maria Mazzucco Martini, followed in 1903 with their three children. Two more children were later born in Williamsburg; the youngest, Clory Martini Calderone, was my grandmother. This photo is from her collection. The unusual stone house is very similar to the houses back in the Italian alps where the Martinis used to live. Maria Martini raised vegetables in two big greenhouses on the 4th Street property, and sold seedlings to customers from as far away as 25 miles, according to her daughter Clory's written memoir. The family often took in boarders from Italy, young men who were from their province. Old Family Photo From Clory Martini Calderone Contributor: Sharon Rooney William and Annie (Warsing) Mauk family, c. 1918 Back, L-R: Ira "Chub," Hobart "Hobe," Laura, Frank, Elmer, and Roy "Bant" Front, L- R: Chester "Duck," Rose "Bud," Annie, William, Edith, and Paul "Boof" Annie is holding Elsie, my mother Contributor: Maxine Elizabeth (McCauley) Louden Contributor: June Weston James McCaully, June 16, 1918 Contributor: Gene Warner James Sylvester & Rachel Esther (Miller) McCloskey, with son Oscar David, 11/11/1891-12/8/1900 Contributor: Jim Kennedy 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 Rachel Esther (Miller) McCloskey, 6/15/1855-12/9/1929, m. James Sylvester McCloskey 12/25/1879 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Alverna Elizabeth (Walls) McIntosh, photo taken between 1925-1935 Contributor: April Van Heest Charles Edgar McIntosh (2) "Charlie", the first-born child of Harry and Myrtle (Diehl) McIntosh, 6/30/1893-9/28/1918. Killed in action during WWI. Contributor: April Van Heest Franklin McIntosh 1831-1897, the son of James and Jane (McConnell) McIntosh. Married Mary Ellen Hughes on June 12, 1870. Entered into the retail business with brother Henry and owned and operated H & F McIntosh General Merchandise Store in Newry, PA which was in business from 1850-1911. On April 25, 1876, Frank was elected to the town council of Newry Borough. He also served as Postmaster of Newry under President Cleveland. Franklin McIntosh family Row 1, L-R: Clara J. "Daisy" McIntosh (1878- 1928), Mary Ellen (Hughes McIntosh) (1847-1909), Helen C. McIntosh (1881-1977) Row 2, L-R: Francis C. McIntosh (1887-1966), John F. McIntosh (1875-1944), Harry A. McIntosh (1874-1959) Contributor: April Van Heest H & F McIntosh General Merchandise Store, Newry, PA, 1909, owned & operated by Henry & Franklin McIntosh Contributor: April VanHeest Harry McIntosh family. Row 1: L-R: Myrtle (Diehl) McIntosh, Leanna Edna McIntosh (on lap), November 29, 1904 - January 16, 1989, Francis John McIntosh "Fred," 8/7/1900-11/3/1957, Harry A. McIntosh. Row 2: L-R: Mary Jessie McIntosh, 11/6/1897-7/1/1970, Charles Edgar McIntosh, 6/30/1893-9/28/1918, James Joseph McIntosh, 11/15/1895-11/23/1992. Two more children were born after this photo was taken: Eleanor Ruth McIntosh 10/29/1907-5/29/1938, and Harry Eugene "Abe" McIntosh 6/21/1910-4/5/1994 Contributor: April Van Heest Harry A. McIntosh Postmaster at Hollidaysburg. In 1933, Harry A. McIntosh was appointed Postmaster of Hollidaysburg, PA by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and served for a period of 15 years until retirement. This photo is dated January 19, 1945. Contributor: April Van Heest Harry A. McIntosh, cornet player. An accomplished musician (coronet) he played in the Newry, Hollidaysburg, Frankstown and P.R.R. Middle Division Bands for a number of years. This photo is dated September, 1923. Contributor: April Van Heest Helen C. McIntosh, 3/30/1881-5/23/1977, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Ellen (Hughes) McIntosh. She never married. Contributor: April Van Heest Henry "Harry" Aloysius McIntosh, 6/10/1874-4/9/1959, son of Franklin and Mary Ellen (Hughes) McIntosh. Married Myrtle Jane Diehl, daughter of James and Leanna (Corle) Diehl on June 13, 1892. "Harry" was a ticket and freight agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad for a period of 39 years. In 1933, he was appointed Postmaster of Hollidaysburg, PA by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and served for a period of 15 years until retirement. He also served as Borough Treasurer for a period of 5 years. Contributor: April Van Heest James Joseph McIntosh, 11/15/1895-11/23/1992, the son of Harry A. and Myrtle Jane (Diehl) McIntosh. As a youth, he was an apprentice at a heating and plumbing company. He learned the pipefitting trade and in 1916, was hired by the Texas Oil Company/M.W. Kellog Company. This was an international firm that constructed oil refineries. He was an on- site Project Manager and he and the family lived in 42 different places, including several countries over the course of his career. He retired in 1961 after 45 years of service. He married Alverna Elizabeth Walls, the daughter of Michael E. and Sarah (Hoover) Walls 4/15/1920 in Manistique, Michigan. They had been married for 63 years when Alverna passed away in 1983. Loved and admired by family and friends, he was affectionately known as "Pappy". Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh, 1915, in Pittsburgh Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh, at a picnic. Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh. Possible wedding photo (married 4/15/1920). Contributor: April Van Heest John McIntosh & friends. Photo taken by G. N. Shaffer. Kneeling: John F. McIntosh The Girls L-R: Miss Cassidy, Miss Dunn, Miss McMASTER, Helen McIntosh, "Daisy" McIntosh Contributor: April Van Heest 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 Mary J. McIntosh, 1897-1970 Francis "Fred" McIntosh, 1900-1957. Photo taken approx. 1902. Contributor: April Van Heest Myrtle Jane (Diehl) McIntosh, 8/10/1874-6/11/1943, daughter of James and Leanna (Corle) Diehl. Husband of Harry A. McIntosh. Contributor: April Van Heest Mary (McMonigal) Lewis, Viola "Olie" Lewis, Grace Lewis Contributor: Judy Banja James C. McMurray, born 10/8/1888. He had a brother named John and two sisters. He enlisted in the Army in 1911 in Columbus Ohio. Later married a Laura Long who lived in Patton Pa. They were married in Columbus Ohio. He served 9 years in the Army and had an honorable discharge. Contributor: Amy Majors Charles Guthrie, Mrs. Guthrie, Mrs. Miller, Laton Miller Contributor: Gene Warner Ann Crawford (Miller) Miller, 12/11/1829-1/28/1906, d/o Jacob & Rachell (Dell) Miller, w/o John H. Miller Contributor: Jim Kennedy Clara M. (Bonsell) Miller, 1948-2004, wife of David E. Miller Contributor: Sharon Miller Earl Byron Miller Contributor: Diane O'Neill Earl Byron Miller, second row from top on the left; PRR baseball team prior to 1917 Contributor: Diane O'Neill George Wellington Miller, 1843-1884, husband of Mary Prudence Clapper (1847-1942). They resided in Logan Township. Civil War photo. Contributor: Robert E. Lee Joseph H. Miller, 11/22/1822-3/27/1900 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Amber (Lewis) Moore, 6/24/1889-1961 Dau. of John & Emma Florence (Woomer) Lewis. Wife of George C. Moore Contributor: Judy Banja Boyd Oscar Moore, b. circa 1915. Son of George C. & Amber (Lewis) Moore Contributor: Judy Banja Musser family - Cora, Mary, Myra, Alice and Carrie Contributor: June Weston Ethel (Calderwood) Musser, d. 8/1992 Contributor: June Weston Grace (Musser) Tate Contributor: June Weston John Edward Musser Contributor: June Weston Jonathan Musser Contributor: June Weston Jonathan Musser residence Contributor: June Weston Sons of Jonathan Musser, L-R: Samuel J, Roland C, Luther Nathen, George Hawley, John E. The Roland C. in this photo is the uncle of Roland Curtin Musser, below. Contributor: June Weston Matilda (Stover) Musser Contributor: June Weston Roland Curtin Musser & Ethel Calderwood Musser Contributor: June Weston Roland Curtin Musser, d. 1983 Contributor: June Weston Roland Curtin Musser Roland was a manager of one of the Shaffer stores. Contributor: June Weston - N - John Reuben & Sarah Catherine (Mangle) Nearhood Contributor: Jean Corio Amanda (Beyers) Nelson, b. 8/22/1832, d/o Benjamin & Sarah (Hetherington) Beyers, w/o James McCune Nelson Contributor: Jim Kennedy Amanda (Beyers) Nelson Contributor: Jim Kennedy George & Elizabeth Rachel (Reigh) Nelson, with their son, James McCune Nelson. George was the s/o James & Amanda (Beyer) Nelson. Elizabeth was the d/o John & Rachel (Nearium) Reigh. The photo was taken in their home on Fourth Avenue in Juniata. Contributor: Jim Kennedy James McCune Nelson, 1828-1910, s/o james Robert Nelson & Margaret (McCune) Nelson Contributor: Jim Kennedy James & Amanda (Beyers) Nelson, wedding photo, 9/26/1853, m. at Geeseytown Lutheran Church Contributor: Jim Kennedy M. L. Reigh Meat Market, L-R: George Nelson, s/o James & Amanda (Beyer) Nelson, Martin Reigh, George's brother-in-law. The building is now Park Furniture in Juniata. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Noble School, Juniata, Fourth-grade students, 1926, Miss Renninger's class. The girl below the arrow is Vesta Hershey. Bill Tully is the second boy from the right in the third row from the bottom. Virginia Bathgate and Iona Fox are in the photo, but their location is not known. Contributor: Ron Keller Hayes-Nofsker Album Contributor: Veronica Buxton Rev. Nonemaker family, 9/22/1911 Contributor: Gene Warner John Nowlin family - Standing, L-R: Elizabeth, unknown, Melissa, unknown, Clara Virginia; Seated, L-R: Elizabeth Dougherty, John Nowlin (father), John (son). Contributor: George Pudlo - O - James R. O'Donnell, 6/11/1919 Contributor: Gene Warner 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 Margaret Elizabeth O'Neil, 11/20/1917-2/29/1920, at age 11 months Contributor: Gene Warner - PQ - Emanuel James Parks, 7/4/1861-1/13/1908, s/o James & Susan (Truman / Trueman) Parks - a baby photo. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Emanuel James Parks, 7/4/1861-1/13/1908, s/o James & Susan (Truman / Trueman) Parks 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 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 James Parks, 6/16/1834-12/11/1885, s/o David & Mary Parks, h/o Susan Truman / Trueman. James was killed on the railroad tracks in Antis township. 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 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 Susan C. (Truman) Parks (2), 1833-1914, d/o Thomas & Mary (Bierley) Truman, w/o James Parks, photographed c. 1860; second photo taken later in life. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Parks children: William Raymond, 2/23/1898 - 9/15/1981, and Samuel Earl, 3/15/1894 - 2/5/1978, s/o Emanuel & Ida May (Harencame) Parks; photo c1897 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Charles Alfred "Al" Parsons, 6/28/1911-2/1/2002; photo taken circa 1912. Son of Charles Stephen & Mabel Florence (Lewis) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Alfred "Al" & Merrill Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Alfred "Al" Parsons (2), airplane mechanic, Army Air Corps, World War II Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Stephen Parsons (standing), 8/12/1890-9/21/1974; Seated, L-R: mother Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons, son Charles Alfred Parsons, maternal grandmother Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer Photo taken circa 1913 Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Stephen Parsons, Texas, 1950s Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Stephen & Mabel Florence (Lewis) Parsons in Las Vegas 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 Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Ira Daniel Parsons Son of Roderick Washington & Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Ira Daniel Parsons, World War I Contributor: Judy Banja James Parsons, 2/11/1917-10/9/2002 Son of John Joseph & Ida Mae (Bittner) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Mabel Florence (Lewis) Parsons, Texas, 1950s Contributor: Judy Banja Margaret S. Parsons, 12/19/1907-3/24/1994 Dau. of Roderick Washington & Sarah E. (Slemmer) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Merrill Parsons, 7/8/1919-6/10/1982 Son of Charles S. & Mabel F. (Lewis) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Merrill Parsons, World War II, Army Air Corps glider pilot Contributor: Judy Banja Roderick Parsons, 6/25/1852-8/5/1918 L-R: Roderick, wife Sarah E. (Slemmer) Parsons, daughter Margaret S., son Charles S., grandson Charles Alfred, daughter-in-law Mabel F. (Lewis) Parsons, John J. & Ida M. (Bittner) Parsons (?) Contributor: Judy Banja Sarah Elizabeth & Merrill Parsons, children of Charles S. & Mabel F. (Lewis) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Sarah Elizabeth Parsons Daughter of Charles Stephen and Mabel (Lewis) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons, 2/11/1868-12/16/1933 Dau. of Daniel J. & Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer Contributor: Judy Banja Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) & Margaret S. Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Thomas C. & Sarah E. (Parsons) Rogers, 1939 Contributor: Judy Banja Margaret Phillips, daughter of Lesher V. & Mary J. (Parsons) Phillips Contributor: Judy Banja Margaret (Phillips) Richards Wife of Ward M. Richards Contributor: Judy Banja Hotrodders Jim Prosser Archie Vardy, Wit Colby, July 31, 1907 Contributor: Gene Warner - R - Viola (Lewis) Stouffer & Grace (Lewis) Reel Contributor: Judy Banja George & Elizabeth Rachel (Reigh) Nelson, with their son, James McCune Nelson. George was the s/o James & Amanda (Beyer) Nelson. Elizabeth was the d/o John & Rachel (Nearium) Reigh. The photo was taken in their home on Fourth Avenue in Juniata. Contributor: Jim Kennedy 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 M. L. Reigh Meat Market, L-R: George Nelson, s/o James & Amanda (Beyer) Nelson, Martin Reigh, George's brother-in-law. The building is now Park Furniture in Juniata. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Clara Marian (Thompson) Rhoades, 1884-1967, Oak Street, Tyrone. Photo taken c1908. Contributor: Sharon Miller Dixon Frederick Rhoades, 52nd. Coast Artillery Enlisted Sept., 3, 1937 Contributor: Gene Warner Rhoades residence, 1911 The house was located in Lakemont Park. I believe Dixon and Lester Rhoades are on the porch. Contributor: Gene Warner Albert Rhoades and planing mill employees (2, 3). My great- grandfather Albert Rhoades listed his occupation as a planing hand in a mill. My guess is that he is one of these fellows. No date! Contributor: Gene Warner Lowery Rhoades Family, 1911 - Standing: Clara (Thompson) Rhoades 1884- 1967, Lowery Wilt Rhoades, 1878-1927; Seated: Oscar Berry Rhoades, 1904-1982, Phyllis Hazel Rhoades, 1910-1991, John Leonard Rhoades, 1905-1918 Contributor: Sharon Miller Phyllis Hazel (Rhoades) Bonsell, 10/1910-4/1991 Contributor: Sharon Miller Mary Evelyn Rice, 4 months old. Daughter of Bertha Rice Contributor: Gene Warner Mary Evelyn Rice, 11/13/1915 215 East Willow Ave. Please excuse this picture, she was playing. Contributor: Gene Warner Margaret (Phillips) Richards Wife of Ward M. Richards Contributor: Judy Banja Ralph Richards, 1906 Contributor: Gene Warner Katherine V. (Walker) Rogers Daughter of Arlie A. & Cora E. (Riley) Walker. First wife of Thomas C. Rogers. Contributor: Judy Banja Eliza Jane "Lydia" (Lowe) Rogers, c. 1893 Daughter of Cyrus B. & Rebecca Jane (McConnell) Lowe. Wife of William Joseph Rogers. Contributor: Judy Banja Patricia Jane Rogers, 1938 Daughter of Thomas C. & Katherine V. (Walker) Rogers Contributor: Judy Banja Patricia Jane Rogers, 1949 graduate of the Garfield Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. Daughter of Thomas C. & Katherine V. (Walker) Rogers Contributor: Judy Banja Philip Francis Rogers Son of William Joseph & Lydia (Lowe) Rogers Contributor: Judy Banja Thomas Charles Rogers, 1906-1971 Son of William J. & Lydia (Lowe) Rogers, c1939 Contributor: Judy Banja Thomas C. & Sarah E. (Parsons) Rogers, 1939 Contributor: Judy Banja William B. Rogers, 1894-1947 Son of William J. & Lydia (Lowe) Rogers, c. 1896 Contributor: Judy Banja William Joseph Rogers, 1866-1946 Son of William H. & Maria Hunter (Deuel) Rogers, c. 1893 Contributor: Judy Banja 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 - S - 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 Foster W. England, 1906-1995, & Frances C. (Saylor) England Contributor: Gene Stewart Schandelmeier family -Back row: Ernest, George, Max William F. Middle row: Helena S. (w/o Charles S. Wertz), Sara Lucas (w/o George Schandelmeier), Adda Wertz, Carrie Burket (w/o William F. Schandelmeier), Anna S. (w/o William Fauth) Front row: Jacob Schandelmeier, John George Schandelmeier, unknown man, Ernestine Ramine Reunive Schandelmeier & Michael Schandelmeier. All children are unknown. Contributor: Norma Sturm Max, George, Ruth, Max (Bud) Jr. & Adda Schandelmeier Contributor: Norma Sturm Karl & Anna Margaretha (Scheeler) Burkhart Contributor: Jean Corio Peter Schuler/Scheeler Peter was born 1839 in Germany; d. 1903 in Altoona; married Anna Margaretha Horne (b. 1836 in Germany, d. 1886 in Altoona ) and they emigrated in 1881 from Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany to Altoona, Pa with family: Catherine (Sidler), Adam, Anna Margaretha (Burkhart) and John Scheeler. A son, Otto Scheeler was born 1883 in Altoona, Pa Contributor: Jean Corio Mrs. Zibiah Sheldon, Lakemont, 8/22/1909 Contributor: Gene Warner 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 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 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 Daniel J. & Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer residence, Pottsgrove Avenue, Altoona Contributor: Judy Banja Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons, 2/11/1868-12/16/1933 Dau. of Daniel J. & Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer Contributor: Judy Banja Charles Stephen Parsons (standing); Seated, L-R: mother Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons, son Charles Alfred Parsons, maternal grandmother Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer Photo taken circa 1913 Contributor: Judy Banja Roderick Parsons, 6/25/1852-8/5/1918 L-R: Roderick, wife Sarah E. (Slemmer) Parsons, daughter Margaret S., son Charles S., grandson Charles Alfred, daughter-in-law Mabel F. (Lewis) Parsons, John J. (?) & Ida M. (Bittner) Parsons Contributor: Judy Banja Billy Snoberger, age 10 months, 6/19/1918 Contributor: Gene Warner Charles Landon Jr. and Clara Wilhelmina (Stahl) Lowe, c1927 Contributor: Gerry Lowe 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 Laura (Wertz) Stahl, at the Atlantic City boardwalk sometime in the late 1930s. She was a widow of William C. Hawksworth, Jacob E. Stahl and David Baylor Stahl. Contributor: Terry Griffith 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 Anna Catherine (Stewart) Bingman, 1883-1975, d/o William Calvin Stewart Contributor: Gene Stewart Harry Calvin Stewart, 1879-1957, s/o William C. & Massie Elizabeth (Aurandt) Stewart, h/o Myrtle Irene (Hinish) Stewart, 1875-1943 Contributor: Gene Stewart Kenneth & Dorothy Stiver, 1/20/1921 Contributor: Gene Warner Viola (Lewis) Stouffer & Grace (Lewis) Reel Contributor: Judy Banja Matilda (Stover) Musser Contributor: June Weston - T - Grace (Musser) Tate Contributor: June Weston Third Avenue between 13th & 14th Streets, 1890 - 1, 2 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Donald Lynn Gearhart with first wife, Marietta Thomas Altoona, about 1937 Contributor: Sheree Robinette Lowery Rhoades Family, 1911 - Standing: Clara (Thompson) Rhoades, 1884-1967, Lowery Wilt Rhoades, 1878-1927; Seated: Oscar Berry Rhoades, 1904-1982, Phyllis Hazel Rhoades, 1910-1991, John Leonard Rhoades, 1905-1918 Contributor: Sharon Miller 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 Susan C. (Truman) Parks, 1833-1914, d/o Thomas & Mary (Bierley) Truman, w/o James Parks, photographed c. 1860. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Photo hanging in Tyrone Chamber of Commerce, no names available Contributor: Sharon Miller TYRONE PUZZLE A group photo taken in Tyrone, Pa., on 10/11/1911. ?) Mrs. Holtzinger, ?) Mrs. Fickes, ?) Mrs. Houser, ?) Mrs. Carl, ?) Mrs. Davis, ?) Mrs. Lunn, ?) Mrs. Hartsock, ?) Mrs. Nonemaker, 1.) Mrs. Albert Rhoades, ?) Ethel Fickes, ?) Emma Romane, ?) Margaret Sollenberger, ?) Mr. Houser, ?) Mr. Fickes, 2.) Jacksom Holtzinger, ?) Liz Holtzinger Contributor: Gene Warner - UV - Hotrodders Jim Prosser, Archie Vardy, Wit Colby, July 31, 1907 Contributor: Gene Warner Anna Veach and James Grove Contributor: Gene Warner - W - Katherine V. (Walker) Rogers Daughter of Arlie A. and Cora E. (Riley) Walker. First wife of Thomas C. Rogers Contributor: Judy Banja Alverna Elizabeth Walls, 4/3/1897-12/5/1983, daughter of Michael E. and Sarah (Hoover) Walls, who married James Joseph McIntosh. This photo was taken in 1915, the same year she graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. Contributor: April Van Heest Alverna Elizabeth (Walls) McIntosh, photo taken between 1925-1935 Contributor: April Van Heest Anna Elizabeth Walls Contributor: April Van Heest Harriet & Anna Walls Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh, 1915, in Pittsburgh Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh, at a picnic. Contributor: April Van Heest Jim & Alverna (Walls) McIntosh. Possible wedding photo (married 4/15/1920). Contributor: April Van Heest Michael Edward Walls Born in Hollidaysburg, PA, 2/1/1852. In his youth he was a shoeshine and newsboy on the old steam packet on the PA canal between Huntingdon and Hollidaysburg. Later, he went to work in the old McFarland foundry where he learned the machinist trade which he followed until retiring. He married Sarah Catherine Hoover, the daughter of George S. and Mary (McCoy) Hoover, 12/30/1894. He was the oldest resident of Hollidaysburg when he died at the age of 92, 3/8/1944. 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 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 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 Walnut Avenue, looking east from Second Street Contributor: Jim Kennedy War Governor's Parade, 1912 -Evelyn McKinley Delozier, noted with red arrow, d/o Russell C. & Georgian (Wertz) Delozier; 2, 3; Adams school teachers in wagon. Contributor: Jim Kennedy William and Annie (Warsing) Mauk family, c. 1918 Back, L-R: Ira "Chub," Hobart "Hobe," Laura, Frank, Elmer, and Roy "Bant" Front, L- R: Chester "Duck," Rose "Bud," Annie, William, Edith, and Paul "Boof" Annie is holding Elsie, my mother Contributor: Maxine 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. Contributor: Debbie Fisher Riley Charles Stephen Parsons (standing); Seated, L-R: mother Sarah Elizabeth (Slemmer) Parsons, son Charles Alfred Parsons, maternal grandmother Charlotte (Weber) Slemmer Photo taken circa 1913 Contributor: Judy Banja Jacob H. Wertz (2), 9/24/1831 - 12/24/1896, s/o David & Elizabeth (Jones) Wertz, h/o Jane E. Lingafelt Jim Kennedy 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 John Wertz family -Back row L-R: Emma Wertz Johnson, Adda Wertz Schandelmeier, and their mother, Margaret H. Studebaker Wertz. Front row L-R: Howard Johnson, h/o Emma; Max Schandelmeier, h/o Adda; John M. Wertz, h/o Margaret H. Studebaker Wertz. Small child is Ruth H. Schandelmeier. Both Emma and Adda at one time worked in a silk factory in Altoona. Max Schandelmeier and John Wertz were both employed by the PRR. Contributor: Norma Sturm Katie Evans Wertz, 4/9/1863 - 9/4/1921, d/o Jacob & Jane (Lingafelt) Wertz Contributor: Jim Kennedy Homer & Edna (Hughes) Westbrook Contributor: Jean Corio Robert & Marian (Burkhart) Westbrook Contributor: Jean Corio WFBG Blue Bird Entertainers Contributor: Judy Banja Williamsburg 1936 Flood Contributor: Maxine Railroad tracks under water behind houses First Street and in front of Riverside Drive Flooded baseball field. Normal path of river is to the left of the picture. Blair County Children's Home is in upper right hand corner, with paper mill smoke stack in distance. Approaching Williamsburg from Ganister with Paper Mill smoke stack in distance High St. bridge, with Children's Home at upper right hand corner Paper Mill-owned houses between river and paper mill on Canal Street Closer look at paper mill homes. The house on the left of the picture was where Elizabeth and Johnny and their son Rick Depost lived. Williamsburg Spring. Contributor: Gene Stewart 123 Willow Avenue, c1938 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Willow Avenue, looking from Second to First Street, Altoona, c1938. The Kennedy family were the third owners of the home at 123 Willow Avenue, built in 1892, and the home is still owned by the Kennedy family. Contributor: Jim Kennedy Willow Avenue, looking east from Third Street, Altoona Contributor: Jim Kennedy David Hughes, 7/20/1873 & Roxie (Wingard) Hughes Contributor: Gene Stewart Wopsy Lookout, c1896 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Wopsy Station, c1896 Contributor: Jim Kennedy Train arriving at Wopsy Station, c1896, Contributor: Jim Kennedy - XYZ -