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Robert William Smith was born on 26 April 1895 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.^2,6,1,4 He lived in 1895 at 21 James Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

He appeared on the 1901 United Kingdom Census of Jarrow, Durham, England at 48 Clayton Street in the household of his father, William Smith. The official date of that census was the night of 31 March/1 April, 1901. He was listed as age 5, single, born in Jarrow, County Durham (no occupation listed.)⁷

Robert William Smith appeared in the 1911 census of Jarrow, at Durham County, England in the household of his father, William Smith, and stepmother, Hannah Isobel (--?--), at 44 Clayton Street. The official date of that census was 02 April 1911. He was listed as: age 15, single, and born in Jarrow, Durham County, England. His occupation was listed as apprentice boilermaker in the shipbuilding industry as a worker.⁸

Robert William Smith witnessed the marriage of Elsie Moody and George Albert Martin on 13 November 1915 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁹

Robert William Smith married Barbara Moody, daughter of John Oliver Moody and Margaret Henderson, on 25 November 1916 at St. Paul Parrish Church, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³ Robert William Smith lived in 1916 at 5 Percy Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³ He was a boiler maker in 1916.³

Robert William Smith immigrated to the United States on 10 May 1927 (10 May 1927, New York, New York) on board the RMS Scythia, which had sailed from Liverpool, England on 30 April 1927. The ship was operated by the Cunard Line. He had traveled as a steerage passenger and was coming to United States to become a permanent resident. Robert was listed as age 31, of English nationality, and born in Jarrow, England, which was also listed as his last permanent non-US residence. He was listed as able to read and write English. His occupation was listed as Boilermaker. He was entering the US under visa 25858, issued in Liverpool on 5 Mar 1927.

He stated his final destination was Clairton, Pennsylvania, and had a ticket to that final destination. He claimed to be on his way to join a “cousin,” Joseph Sabo, whose address was listed as 453 Carnegie Avenue, Wilson Station. More precisely, Sabo’s wife, Barbara Henderson Sabo, seems to have been a cousin of Smith’s wife. Sabo was also listed as the person who had paid for his ticket. The name and address of the nearest relative in the country they had come from was Barbara Moody, listed as Mrs. B. Smith, 6 Chaytor Street, Jarrow, County Durham, who was Robert’s wife. He had ever previously been to the US and was in possession of at least $50. He stated that he did not intend to return to England to reside permanently and did intend to become a US citizen. Robert William Smith was listed as 5 ft 5 in tall, with a medium complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, and a scar on the left side of his neck.^10,11

Robert William Smith's wife, Barbara Moody, and his son, Robert William Smith, immigrated to the United States, arriving at New York, New York, on 16 September 1928 on board the SS Franconia, which had sailed from Liverpool, England on 8 Sept 1928. The ship was operated by the Cunard Line. They had traveled as steerage passengers and were coming to United States to be permanent residents. Robert and Barbara were listed as ages 31 and 8, respectively, both of English nationality, and both born in Jarrow, England, which was also listed as their last permanent non-US residence. Both were listed as able to read and write English. Her occupation was listed as housewife and his was listed as scholar. They were traveling under visas 22980 and 22981, issued in Liverpool on 1 Aug 1928.

Their final destination was listed as Wilson, Pennsylvania, and they had rail tickets to that destination. They stated they were on their way to join Robert William Smith, listed on the passenger manifest as “R. W. Smith,” her husband and his father, whose address was listed as 425 New York Avenue, Wilson, Pennsylvania. Robert William Smith was also listed as the person who had paid for their tickets. He had immigrated to the US in May 1927. The name and address of the nearest relative in the country they had come from was John Oliver Moody, listed as J. Moody, 6 Chaytor Street, Jarrow-on-Tyne , who was Robert’s father and Barbara’s grandfather. Neither had ever previously been to the US. Barbara Moody and Robert William Smith together were in possession of at least $50. Both stated that they did not intend to return to England to reside permanently and they both intended to become US citizens. Barbara Moody was listed as 5 ft 6 in tall, with a fair complexion, fair hair, and blue eyes. Robert William Smith was listed as 3 ft 6 in tall, with a dark complexion, dark hair, and brown eyes.^12,13 Robert William Smith was was listed as a heater helper in a steel mill or coke works in the 1930 census.¹⁴

Robert William Smith appeared on the census of 1930 at 425 New York Street (First Ward), Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹⁴

Robert William Smith became a naturalized citizen of the United States circa the mid-1930s. He had wasfiled "first papers" to become a naturalized United States citizen on on 4 May 1928 in the District Court of the United States, Western District of (Pittsburgh) Pennsylvania. His residence was listed as 335 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilson, Pennsylvania (Declaration No. 124505, "No. C./A. 14934). His last foreign residence (prior to immigration) was listed as Jarrow-on-Tyne, England. His occupation at that time was listed as Heater Helper. He was listed as married, but his wife, Barbara, still resided in England at the time these first papers were filed. His physical characteristics at the time of filing these first papers were: color: white; complexion: fair; height: 5 ft 5 inches; weight: 134 pounds; hair color: brown; eye color: brown. His son, the younger Robert William Smith (born 1920) became a citizen when the father's natualization was completed while the son was a minor (based on a 1922 law, his wife did not become a citizen based on his naturalization, she would have had to file separately). The "final papers" for Robert William Smith's naturalization have not yet been located as this is written in August 2017.⁴

Robert William Smith and Barbara Moody appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of at Mifflin Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at Route 885, enumerated 9 May 1940, The home was listed as rented for $10 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their son Robert William Smith was listed as living with them His son Robert William Smith was listed as living with him, Alll household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935 (which was stated to be on a farm). Robert William Smith and Barbara Moody were listed as ages 45 and 43, respectively, both married, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 7 years of schooling, and born in England. Robert was listed as a naturalized citizen. Barbara was listed as having submitted her first papers for citizenship. Robert was listed as employed, not seeking work, and having worked 40 hours the week of 24-30 March. His occupation was listed as a skilled laborer in a steel mill (private industry worker). He reported 52 weeks worked in 1939, wage income of $1800, and other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50. Barbara is listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking such employment. No 1939 wage income was reported for her and she did non have other (non-wage) income in excess of $50 in 1939.¹⁵ Circa 27 April 1942 Robert William Smith and Barbara Moody lived at Coal Valley (P.O. Box 56), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. They were had a telephone, McKeesport exchange, number 29184. At that time, Robert was employed by the Carnagie Illinois Coke Plant, Clariton, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being 5 ft 8 in, weighing 167 pounds, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, with gray/brown hair.¹⁶

Robert William Smith lived between 1968 and 1973 at New England Hollow Road, West Miffllin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Robert William Smith died in September 1973 at Pennsylvania at age 78.^1,6

Robert William Smith's Social Security Number was 190-03-7262 (card issued in Pennsylvania.)⁶

Barbara Moody was born on 1 January 1897 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.^2,5,6

Barbara Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Barbara Moody married Robert William Smith, son of William Smith and Jane Johnson, on 25 November 1916 at St. Paul Parrish Church, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³ Barbara Moody lived in 1916 at 5 Percy Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³ She and Robert William Smith immigrated on 10 May 1927 to New York, New York.^7,8 Barbara Moody immigrated in 1928 to the United States.⁹

Robert William Smith and Barbara Moody immigrated to the United States, arriving at New York, New York, on 16 September 1928 on board the SS Franconia, which had sailed from Liverpool, England on 8 Sept 1928. The ship was operated by the Cunard Line. They had traveled as steerage passengers and were coming to United States to be permanent residents. Robert and Barbara were listed as ages 31 and 8, respectively, both of English nationality, and both born in Jarrow, England, which was also listed as their last permanent non-US residence. Both were listed as able to read and write English. Her occupation was listed as housewife and his was listed as scholar. They were traveling under visas 22980 and 22981, issued in Liverpool on 1 Aug 1928.

Their final destination was listed as Wilson, Pennsylvania, and they had rail tickets to that destination. They stated they were on their way to join Robert William Smith, listed on the passenger manifest as “R. W. Smith,” her husband and his father, whose address was listed as 425 New York Avenue, Wilson, Pennsylvania. The elder Robert William Smith was also listed as the person who had paid for their tickets. He had immigrated to the US in May 1927. The name and address of the nearest relative in the country they had come from was John Oliver Moody, listed as J. Moody, 6 Chaytor Street, Jarrow-on-Tyne, who was Robert’s father and Barbara’s grandfather. Neither had ever previously been to the US. Barbara Moody and Robert William Smith together were in possession of at least $50. Both stated that they did not intend to return to England to reside permanently and that they intended to become US citizens. Barbara Moody was listed as 5 ft 6 in tall, with a fair complexion, fair hair, and blue eyes. Robert William Smith was listed as 3 ft 6 in tall, with a dark complexion, dark hair, and brown eyes.^10,11

Barbara Moody appeared on the census of 1930 at 425 New York Street, Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁹

Barbara Moody and Robert William Smith appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania living on Route 885, enumerated 9 May 1940, The home was listed as rented for $10 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their daughter Robert William Smith was listed as living with them Her daughter Robert William Smith was listed as living with her, Alll household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935 (which was stated to be on a farm). Robert William Smith and Barbara Moody were listed as ages 45 and 43, respectively, both married, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 7 years of schooling, and born in England. Robert was listed as a naturalized citizen. Barbara was listed as having submitted her first papers for citizenship. Robert was listed as employed, not seeking work, and having worked 40 hours the week of 24-30 March. His occupation was listed as a skilled laborer in a steel mill (private industry worker). He reported 52 weeks worked in 1939, wage income of $1800, and other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50. Barbara is listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking such employment. No 1939 wage income was reported for her and she did non have other (non-wage) income in excess of $50 in 1939.¹² Circa 27 April 1942 Barbara Moody and Robert William Smith lived at Coal Valley (P.O. Box 56), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. They were had a telephone, McKeesport exchange, number 29184. At that time, Robert was employed by the Carnagie Illinois Coke Plant, Clariton, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being 5 ft 8 in, weighing 167 pounds, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, with gray/brown hair.¹³

Barbara Moody lived between 1968 and 1986 at New England Hollow Road, West Miffllin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁶

Barbara Moody died in February 1986 at Pennsylvania at age 89.^6,5

Barbara Moody's Social Security Number was 170-50-1280, issued in Pennsylvania in 1973 (last residence was West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.)⁵

Walter Clyde Hickmon was born on 10 March 1893 in Jackson County, Arkansas.^2,3

Walter Clyde Hickmon married Rilla Oleatha Johnson, daughter of Henry Wood Johnson and Ruth Ellen Rankin.⁴

Walter Clyde Hickmon was a meterologist for the United States National Weather Service (formerly called US Weather Bureau), at Key West and Sand Key, Florida, and at Mobile, Alabama between 1915 and 1917.²

Walter Clyde Hickmon served between 1917 and 1918 in the United States Expeditionary Forces in France.²

Walter Clyde Hickmon was a meterologist for the United States National Weather Service (formerly called US Weather Bureau), between 1917 and 1930 at Little Rock, Arkansas.²

Between 1930 and 1978, Walter Clyde Hickmon was a member of the Masonic Lodge, holding many offices and honors during that time.²

Walter Clyde Hickmon was meterologist in charge, United States National Weather Service (formerly called US Weather Bureau) between 1940 and 1963 at Little Rock, Arkansas.²

Walter Clyde Hickmon died on 24 January 1978 at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 84.^2,3 He lived at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at the time of his death.³

Walter Clyde Hickmon's Social Security Number was 432-82-5063.³

Edna Sutter was born on 23 October 1903 in Arkansas.²

Edna Sutter married Oscar Eugene Johnson, son of Henry Wood Johnson and Lillian Allen Davis, on 22 November 1930.

Edna Sutter and Oscar Eugene Johnson appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pleasant Plains, Independence County, Arkansas, enumerated 3 April 1940. The home was listed as rented for $3 per month and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their son, Bobby Gene Johnson, was listed as living with them. All adult household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935 (which was stated to be on a farm). Oscar Eugene Johnson and Edna Sutter were listed as ages 32 and 36, respectively, both not attending school in March 1940, and both born in Arkansas. Oscar having completed 8 years of schooling and Edna having completed 9 years of schooling. Oscar was listed as employed, not seeking work, worked 42 hours the week of 24-30 March. His occupation was listed as head sawyer in a sawmill as a private industry worker. He worked 24 weeks in 1939, earned $240 in wages, and did not have other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50. Edna is listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking such employment. No 1939 wage income was reported for her and she did not have non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939. The population schedule indicates that a farm schedule was not filed for this household.³

Edna Sutter died on 17 July 1983 at age 79.⁴ She was buried at Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Pleasant Plains, Independence County, Arkansas.²

Mabel Katherine Wilson was also known as Katie. She was born circa 1913 in Arkansas.²

Mabel Katherine Wilson appeared on the census of 1930 at Pleasant Plains, Independence County, Arkansas.²

Mabel Katherine Wilson married Opal Henry Johnson, son of Henry Wood Johnson and Lillian Allen Davis.

Mabel Katherine Wilson died before 12 August 1983.³

Lucille Young was born on 11 November 1916 in Arkansas.^2,3

Lucille Young married Sinotte Woodrow Johnson, son of Henry Wood Johnson and Lillian Allen Davis.¹

Lucille Young, along with her husband, Sinotte Johnson, and daughter, Katy Sue Johnson, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Pleasant Plains, Independence County, Arkansas in the household of her father-and mother-in-law, Henry Wood Johnson and Lillian Allen Davis. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 23, married, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed nine years of schooling, born in Arkansa, lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935 (which was not on a farm -- this was apparently first recorded as on a farm, but later crossed out). She was not employed the week of March 24-30 1940, and was not seeking employment as she was doing housework; no occupation was listed for her. In 1939 she was not employed, reported no wage earnings, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁴

Lucille Young lived on 19 April 1988 at 1660 Kibby Road, Merced, Merced County, California.¹

Lucille Young died on 5 January 1996 in her home at 1660 N. Kibby Road, Merced, Merced County, California, (11:56 AM) at age 79.^2,3 She was buried at Merced District Cemetery, 1300 B Street, Merced, Merced County, California.²

Lucille Young's Social Security Number was 430-50-1564.³

Max Glass was born in January 1867 in Russia.¹³

Max Glass immigrated circa 1890 to the United States.^2,13

Max Glass married Lena Weilestein circa 1893.¹³

Max Glass was naturalized in 1897.¹⁴

Max Glass and Lena Weilestein appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey at 193 State Street, enumerated 15 June 1900. The residence was listed as a home (not a farm) and was rented. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. This census is unique in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to each individual's age at the official census date. Their children Anna Glass and Rebecca Glass were listed as living with them, as well as Mary Sitka, listed as a servant. The two adults in the household were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. No children in the household were listed as attending school (the eldest was age 5). Lena Weilestein was listed as the mother of four children, with three of them living as of the date of the census.¹³ Max Glass was listed as a dry goods merchant in the 1900 census in 1900.¹³

Max Glass appeared on the census of 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.² He was listed as a hotel keeper in the 1910 census (there is some evidence the "hotel" was rather modest, perhaps a few rooms above a saloon, which was the primary business).²

Between 1912 and 1918 Max Glass lived at 121 Rahway Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. His occupation was listed as operating the Liberty Hotel, which had the same address. He was (an unknown value) in 1915.⁸

Max Glass and Lena Weilestein appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 574 Rahway Avenue, enumerated 30 January 1920. The home was listed as owned and mortgaged.. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. Their children Rebecca Glass, Benjamin Glass, Abraham Glass, Rosie Glass, Harry Glass and George Glass were listed as living with them, All of the members of the household age 14 and over were listed as being able to read and write. All of the children living at home except Rebecca (age 23) were listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.¹⁴ Max Glass was listed as a retail merchant (a worker), liquor in the 1920 census. Even though the 18th amendment to the US constituition, which initiated prohibition, and the Volsted Act, which implemented the amendment, were passed in 1919, they apparently did not actually take effect until 1920. on 31 January 1920.¹⁴

Max Glass lived in 1927 at Carteret, New Jersey.¹² His occupation was listed as president, Dublin Realty Corportion in 1927 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in the 1927 Perth Amboy city directory.¹⁵

Max Glass appeared on the census of 1930 at 574 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Lena Weilestein was born in December 1872 at Russia.⁶ She was born circa 1874 at Russia.^3,7,4 She immigrated in 1889 to the United States.⁷ She immigrated in 1890 to the United States.^8,3 She immigrated in 1891 to the United States.⁴

Lena Weilestein married Max Glass circa 1893.⁶ As of circa 1893,her married name was Glass.⁶ Lena Weilestein and Max Glass appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, at Middlesex County, New Jersey at 193 State Street, enumerated 15 June 1900. The residence was listed as a home (not a farm) and was rented. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. This census is unique in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. Their children Anna Glass and Rebecca Glass were listed as living with them, as well as Mary Sitka, listed as a servant. The two adults in the household were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. No children in the household were listed as attending school (the eldest was age 5). Lena Weilestein was listed as the mother of four children, with three of them living as of the date of the census.⁶ She lived in 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Lena Weilestein appeared on the census of 1910 at Rahway Avenue, Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Lena Weilestein and Max Glass appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Roosevelt Boro, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 574 Rahway Avenue, enumerated 30 January 1920. The home was listed as owned and mortgaged.. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. Their children Rebecca Glass, Benjamin Glass, Abraham Glass, Rosie Glass, Harry Glass and George Glass were listed as living with them, All of the members of the household age 14 and over were listed as being able to read and write. All of the children living at home except Rebecca (age 23) were listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.⁵ Lena Weilestein lived in 1930 at 574 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Lena Weilestein appeared on the census of 1930 at 574 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

John Oliver Moody was born circa 1861 at Seghill, Northumberland County, England.⁸

John Oliver Moody appeared on the census of 1861 at 78 Carrow Row?, Seghill, Northumberland County, England.⁹

John Oliver Moody appeared on the census of 1871 at Christchurch Parrish, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹⁰

John Oliver Moody appeared on the census of 1881 at 50 Clayton Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹¹ He was listed as an "E & M fitter" in the 1881 census (the letter taken to be an "M" is only partially legible; this abbreviation might stand for something like "engine and machinery" -- Jarrow was home to at least one major shipyard at this time).¹¹ His occupation was listed as an engineer on 25 February 1883.³

John Oliver Moody married Margaret Henderson, daughter of Robert Redpath Henderson and Barbara Russell, on 25 February 1883 at South Shields, County Durham, England.³ John Oliver Moody lived on 25 February 1883 at East Jarrow, County Durham, England.³

John Oliver Moody appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.¹² He was listed as a marine engineer in the 1891 census.¹²

John Oliver Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁸ He was listed as an engine fitter in the 1901 census.⁸

His occupation was listed as a fitter on marriage applications of three of his children, on 5 August 1911, 13 Nov 1915, and 1916 (all three marriages were in Jarrow, Durham County, England). His occupation was listed as an engineer in a fourth child's marriage on 15 May 1922 (this marriage was also in Jarrow, Durham County, England).

John Oliver Moody was listed as living at 6 Chaytor Street, Jarrow, England, in the ship's passenger list when his daughter, Barbara Moody, and grandson, Robert William Smith, arrived in New York, New York, (in the United States) on 16 September 1928. He was listed as their closest living relative in the country they were immigrating from.^13,14

John Oliver Moody died on 1 April 1935 at 104 Walter Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁷ John Oliver Moody's occupation was listed on his death certificate as a former marine engineer.⁷

Margaret Henderson was born circa 1864 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.^5,2,3

Margaret Henderson appeared on the census of 1871 at 14 Surry St, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³ She was listed as a scholar in 1871.³

Margaret Henderson appeared on the census of 1881 at 10 Pearson Place, Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Margaret Henderson lived on 25 February 1882 at East Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁴

Margaret Henderson married John Oliver Moody, son of Andrew Moody and Mable Oliver, on 25 February 1883 at South Shields, County Durham, England.⁴

It is quite possible that Isabella Web, a witness to this marriage, is the married name of Isabella Moody, sister of the groom.

Margaret Henderson appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.⁶

Margaret Henderson appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁵

Andrew Moody was born circa 1884 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Andrew Moody appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.³ He was listed as a scholar in 1891.³

Andrew Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹ He was listed as an apprentice boilermaker in 1901.¹

Andrew Moody lived on 1 April 1935 at 104 Walter Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Robert R. Moody was born circa 1887 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Robert R. Moody appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.¹

Robert R. Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.² He was listed as an apprentice engine fitter in 1901.

Margaret Moody was born circa 1889 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Margaret Moody appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.³

Margaret Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Margaret Moody married John Winlow, son of Leonard Thompson Winlow, on 5 August 1911 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.² Margaret Moody lived on 5 August 1911 at 6 Clayton Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Florence Moody was born circa 1891 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Florence Moody appeared on the census of 1891 at Hedworth Monkton and Jarrow, Jarrow, Jarrow Grange, Durham, England.²

Florence Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Florence Moody witnessed the marriage of Margaret Moody and John Winlow on 5 August 1911 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.³

Elsie Moody was born circa 1894 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Elsie Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Elsie Moody married George Albert Martin, son of John William Martin, on 13 November 1915 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.² Elsie Moody lived on 13 November 1915 at 5 Percy Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.²

Mabel Moody was also known as May or Mae.^10,11,12 She was born circa 1900 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁷

Mabel Moody appeared on the census of 1901 at 8 Holly Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁷

Mabel Moody witnessed the marriage of Elsie Moody and George Albert Martin on 13 November 1915 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹²

Mabel Moody married Walter Wakinshaw, son of Alexander Wakinshaw, on 15 May 1922 at Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹³ Mabel Moody lived on 15 May 1922 at 6 Clayton Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁸

Mabel Moody lived on 5 December 1922 at 28 Shakespeare Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁹

Mabel Moody lived on 28 January 1925 at 11 Curry Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.¹

Mabel Moody lived on 14 March 1927 at 11 Curry Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England, (and at the same address on 4 Mar 1927.)²

Mabel Moody lived on 22 May 1929 at 85 North Street, Jarrow, County Durham, England.³

Mabel Moody lived on 14 April 1931 at 99 Commercial Road, Jarrow, County Durham, England.⁵

Mabel Moody lived on 25 March 1936 at 94 Chatsworth Crescent, Hounslow, Middlesex County, England.⁴

Mabel Moody lived on 14 March 1939 at 6 Dawes Avenue, Ilesworth, Middlesex County, England.⁶

Mabel Moody lived in 1985 at London, England.¹¹

Mabel Moody died in 1986 at London, England.¹¹

Abraham Kramer may have been born circa December 1870 in Russia (his grave marker lists 1869, his death certificate lists 1871, and 1872-1874 can be inferred from other documents; the 1900 US census lists March 1860, but the year, at least, is likely in error).¹⁸

Abraham Kramer immigrated circa 1890 to the United States (other sources list 1884 and 1889).²⁶

Abraham Kramer married Sarah Levine, daughter of Abraham Levine and Rose Ziegelneitski, circa 1891.

Abraham Kramer is listed as one of the "newly arrived Jewish men" who "formed the First Perth Amboy Hebrew Mutual Aid Society. This group was a fraternal association that provided varous mutual benefits to its members. Its first meetings were held in the home of Morris Slobodien at 79 Smith Street." This organization apparently evolved into the Shaarey Telfioh congregation, although the congregation seems to have met at private homes for some years until the first building with that name was constructed in 1891.²⁷

Abraham Kramer was naturalized circa 1894.²⁵

Abraham Kramer appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1895 at 3rd Ward, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²⁸

Abraham Kramer and Sarah Levine appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 181 State Street, enumerated 15 June 1900. The residence was listed as a rented home (a house, not a farm). The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. This census is unique in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in additon to age at the official census date. Their children Jeanette Kramer, Esther A. Kramer and Samuel E. Kramer were listed as living with them, as well as Philip Levine, Sarah's brother. Everyone in the household over age 10 was listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. No member of the household was listed as attending school. Sarah Levine was listed as the mother of three children, with all of them living as of the date of the census.²⁶ Abraham Kramer was listed as a dry goods merchant in the 1900 census.²⁶

Abraham Kraemer is listed as a "pioneer member" of the Shaarey Tefiloh Congregation (synagogue) circa 1903.²⁹

Abraham Kramer appeared on the census of 1905 at Perth Amboy, 3rd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹⁸

Between c1905 and c1925 Abraham Kramer's occupation was listed as operating a dry goods store at 313 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The 1910 census characterized his occupation as "retail merchant, gentleman's furnishing," which might provide additional insight into the nature of the store.

Abraham Kramer lived in 1907 at 246 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²²

Abraham Kramer appeared on the census of 1910 at Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³⁰

Between c1910 and 1936 Abraham Kramer lived at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. His occupation was listed as retail merchant, apparently in gentlemen's furnishings, in the 1910 census (the word presumed to be "furnishings" is partially illegible).³⁰

Abraham Kramer appeared on the census of 1915 at Perth Amboy, 2nd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹⁹ He was listed as a merchant, dry goods, in the 1915 state census.¹⁹

Abraham Kramer and Sarah Levine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 236 State Street, enumerated 6 January 1920. The home was listed as owned with no mortgage. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their children Esther A. Kramer, Samuel E. Kramer, Bessie Kramer and Bernard Kramer were listed as living with them. All members of the household age 13 and above were listed as being able to read and write and to speak English. Samuel and Bessie were listed as attending school.²⁵ Abraham Kramer was listed as a retail merchant, dry goods (and an employer), in the 1920 census.²⁵

Abraham Kramer appeared on the census of 1930 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹⁵

Abraham Kramer completed a will on 16 May 1935 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.³¹

Abraham Kramer died on 15 August 1936 at New York, New York.³² He was buried in 1936 at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.²¹

After his death, a portion his will was ruled invalid because it violated the "perpetuties clause" (the will established a trust that held certain properites, with no provision that identified under which the trust could be disbanded).

An alternative given name is Rachael. Sarah Levine was born circa 1874 at Russia. Other birth month-year combinations that appear in various census records are December 1873, October 1875, and December 1875.^3,4,5

Sarah Levine immigrated circa 1890 to the United States.^6,2

Sarah Levine married Abraham Kramer circa 1891.

Sarah Levine was naturalized circa 1894 (possibly by means of her husband's naturalization).¹

Sarah Levine appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1895 at 3rd Ward, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁷

Sarah Levine and Abraham Kramer appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 181 State Street, enumerated 15 June 1900. The residence was listed as a rented home (a house, not a farm). The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. This census is unique in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in additon to age at the official census date. Their children Jeanette Kramer, Esther A. Kramer and Samuel E. Kramer were listed as living with them, as well as Philip Levine, Sarah's brother. Everyone in the household over age 10 was listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. No member of the household was listed as attending school. Sarah Levine was listed as the mother of three children, with all of them living as of the date of the census.²

Sarah Levine is listed as a "pioneer member" of the Shaarey Tefiloh Congregation (synagogue) circa 1903.⁸

Sarah Levine appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1905 at Perth Amboy, 3rd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶

Sarah Levine appeared on the census 1910 of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.³

Between c1914 and 1966 Sarah Levine lived at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Sarah Levine appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1915 at Perth Amboy, 2nd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁹

Sarah Levine and Abraham Kramer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 236 State Street, enumerated 6 January 1920. The home was listed as owned with no mortgage. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their children Esther A. Kramer, Samuel E. Kramer, Bessie Kramer and Bernard Kramer were listed as living with them. All members of the household age 13 and above were listed as being able to read and write and to speak English. Samuel and Bessie were listed as attending school.¹

Sarah Levine appeared on the census of 1930 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹⁰

Sarah Levine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at 238 State Street, enumerated 16 April 1940. The home was listed as owned, valued at $15,000, and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Her children Samuel E. Kramer, Bessie Kramer and Bernard Kramer were listed as living with her. All household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. Sarah Levine was listed as age 64, widowed, and not attending school in March 1940. Sarah Levine was listed as having completed 8 years of schooling, having been born in Russia, and being a naturalized citizen. Sarah Levine was listed as not working for wages, and not seeking such work the week of 24-30 March, with an explanation as "Other". No occupation was listed for her, no 1939 wage income was reported, and she had no other (non-wage) income in excess of $50 in 1939.¹¹

Sarah Levine died on 16 September 1966.⁵ She was buried in 1966 at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵

An essay-type endnote provides additional background information about certain European locations associated with this individual.¹²

Samuel E. Kramer was born in April 1900 in New Jersey.^3,4,5

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Abraham Kramer and Sarah Levine, at 181 State Street.¹

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1905 at Perth Amboy, 3rd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁴

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the census of 1910 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁶

Between c1910 and c1949 Samuel E. Kramer lived at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the census of 1915 at Perth Amboy, 2nd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ He was listed as a student, high school, in the 1915 New Jersey state census.⁵

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his parents, Abraham Kramer and Sarah Levine, at 236 State Street.² Between c1920 and c1925 Samuel E. Kramer's occupation was listed as student.

Between c1926 and c1935 Samuel E. Kramer's occupation was listed as a physician at 121 Market Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He was listed as a physician, medical doctor, in the 1930 census.⁷

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the census of 1930 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁷

Samuel E. Kramer married Else Ehrenstamm.

Between c1940 and 1949 Samuel E. Kramer's occupation was continued to be listed as physician, but his business address was generally given as at 256 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. No business address was listed in the 1940 city directory, 254 State Street was listed as his business address in the 1949 city directory.

Samuel E. Kramer appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of his mother, Sarah Levine, at 238 State Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 49, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed five years of college, born in New Jersey, and lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935. He was listed as employed the week of March 24-30 1940. His occupation was listed as medical doctor working in private practice on his own account (self-employed). Nothing is listed forthe number of hours worked the week prior to the census date, or for the number of weeks worked in 1939. No wage income is listed for 1939, but he had income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁸

Samuel E. Kramer died on 3 June 1963 at age 63.⁹ He was buried at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁹

She was apparently also known as Bea and Betty. Bessie Kramer was born circa July 1905 in New Jersey.⁵

Bessie Kramer appeared on the census of 1910 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹ Between c1910 and c1940 Bessie Kramer lived at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Bessie Kramer appeared on the New Jersey state census of 1915 at Perth Amboy, 2nd Ward, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁵ She was listed as a student, School #7, in the 1915 New Jersey state census.⁵

Bessie Kramer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Abraham Kramer and Sarah Levine, at 236 State Street.⁸

Her occupation was listed as a student in 1926.⁹ Between c1927 and c1930 Bessie Kramer's occupation was listed as a public school teacher (at Public School No. 5 during at least a portion of this time) at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Bessie Kramer appeared on the census of 1930 at 236 State Street, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.² She was listed as a public school teacher in the 1930 census (the 1930 city directory added that she taught at Public School No. 5 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey.)⁴

Bessie Kramer married (--?--) Peretzmann before 1935.¹⁰

Bessie Kramer married Nathan Heimlich, son of Daniel Heimlich and Molly (--?--), circa 1938.

Bessie Kramer appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey in the household of her mother, Sarah Levine, at 238 State Street. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 31, divorced, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of college, born in New Jersey, and lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935. She was listed as doing housework, not working for wages, and not seeking such employment the week of March 24-30 1940. No occupation was listed for her. For 1939 she did not report any weeks worked, no wage income, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.¹¹

Bessie Kramer died on 19 April 1989.¹² She was buried at Congregation Shari Tephalo/Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemeteries, Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.¹²

His full name was probably Gordon John McGowan.³ Gordon J. McGowan was alternatively known as John G McGowan in some source documents.^4,5 He was born on 6 August 1888 (1900 census lists birth year as 1889).⁶

Gordon J. McGowan appeared on the census of 1900 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁷ His occupation was listed as Farm labor in the 1900 census (he was either age 10 or 11 at the effective date of that census) in 1900.⁷

Gordon J. McGowan appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁸ He was listed as a farmer in the 1910 census.⁹

Gordon J. McGowan married Lucy M. Beam, daughter of John B. Beam and Lizzie Schmidle, in 1917 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁴ :CR:
Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 5 January 1920. The home was listed as rented and as being on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their daughter Ester E. McGowan was listed as living with them, along with William McGowan, Gordon's brother. All of the adult members of the household were listed as being able to read and write. No one in the household was listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.² Gordon J. McGowan was listed as a farmer on a general farm (working on his own account) in 1920.²

Gordon J. McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 May 1940, The home was listed as rented for $20 per month and on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their children Charles W. McGowan, Alvin Boyd McGowan, Erma May McGowan, Ruth Inez McGowan and Gordon J. McGowan were listed as living with them, With one exception (Alvin) alll household members were listed having lived in a different house (but in rural Allegheny County, Pennsylvania) on 1 Apr 1935 (which was stated to be on a farm). Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam were listed as ages 51 and 48, respectively, both married, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 8 years of schooling, and born in Pennsylvania. Gordon was listed as employed and not seeking work the week of 24-30 March, but the hours of work he performed that week is not listed. His occupation was listed as farmer (apparently) on his own farm, and on his own account (self-employed). He reported 52 weeks worked in 1939, no wage income, and other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50. Lucy is listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking such employment. No 1939 wage income was reported for her, but she did have non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939. Interestingly, the population schedule does not indicate a farm schedule was filed for this household.¹⁰

Gordon J. McGowan died in November 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 94.⁶

Gordon J. McGowan's Social Security Number was 182-30-8020 (card issued in Pennsylvania).⁶

Her surname was listed as Beane and Beann in the 1900 and 1910 censuses, respectively. Lucy M. Beam was born on 5 June 1897 at Pennsylvania.⁴

Lucy M. Beam appeared on the census of 1900 at Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁵

Lucy M. Beam appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁶

Lucy M. Beam married Gordon J. McGowan, son of Alvin McGowan and Jennie N Gordon, in 1917 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.² :CR:
Lucy M. Beam and Gordon J. McGowan appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 5 January 1920. The home was listed as rented and as being on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their daughter Ester E. McGowan was listed as living with them, along with William McGowan, Gordon's brother. All of the adult members of the household were listed as being able to read and write. No one in the household was listed as attending school after September 1, 1919.³

Lucy M. Beam appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Lucy M. Beam and Gordon J. McGowan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of at Jefferson Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 May 1940, The home was listed as rented for $20 per month and on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Their children Charles W. McGowan, Alvin Boyd McGowan, Erma May McGowan, Ruth Inez McGowan and Gordon J. McGowan were listed as living with them, With one exception (Alvin) alll household members were listed having lived in a different house (but in rural Allegheny County, Pennsylvania) on 1 Apr 1935 (which was stated to be on a farm). Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam were listed as ages 51 and 48, respectively, both married, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 8 years of schooling, and born in Pennsylvania. Gordon was listed as employed and not seeking work the week of 24-30 March, but the hours of work he performed that week is not listed. His occupation was listed as farmer (apparently) on his own farm, and on his own account (self-employed). He reported 52 weeks worked in 1939, no wage income, and other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50. Lucy is listed as doing housework, not employed for wages, and not seeking such employment. No 1939 wage income was reported for her, but she did have non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939. Interestingly, the population schedule does not indicate a farm schedule was filed for this household.⁷

Lucy M. Beam died in December 1980 at Pennsylvania at age 83.⁴

Lucy M. Beam's Social Security Number was 161-50-1910 (card issued in Pennsylvania.)⁴

Ester E. McGowan was born on 28 January 1918 at Bruceton, Pennsylvania. One source lists the year as 1915, but it is likely to be a typographical error ("5" is directly above "8" on a numeric keypad).^2,3

Ester E. McGowan appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam.²

Ester E. McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Ester E. McGowan married (--?--) Fulmer.³

Ester E. McGowan married (--?--) Carroll.⁴

Ester E. McGowan died on 24 June 2005 at probably in or near Tuscon, Arizona, at age 87.^3,5

Ester E. McGowan's Social Security Number was 199-10-9978, issued in Pennsylvania before 1951.^3,5

Charles W. McGowan was born on 9 July 1920 in Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Charles W. McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Charles W. McGowan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 19, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of high school, born in Pennsylvania, lived in a different place on 1 Apr 1935 (but still in rural Allegheny County). He was employed and worked 40 hours the week of March 24-30 1940. His occupation was listed as a laborer working in a steel mill as a paid worker (he is also listed as a new worker). In 1939 he worked 8 weeks, apparently earned $160, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.³

Charles W. McGowan married Lois Rankin, daughter of Harry Rankin and Jan Lauderbough, in 1942.⁴

Charles W. McGowan served as a ball turrett gunner on B-17 bombers operating out of England in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He entered military service on 27 February 1943, at Pittsburgh Pennsyvania. His home address at the time of his entry into the military was 1035 Sixth Street, Wilson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was separated from active duty at Patterson Field, Ohio, on 11 Oct 1945. He served outside of the US (based in England during most of this time) between 25 Jul 1944 and 20 March 1945. His military service number was 13107021.²

He applied for a Pennsylvania "Veteran's Bonus" on the basis of his World War II military service (his application was marked as received by the state on 16 February 1950). His application listed his address at the time of application as 600 Thompson Avenue, Clairton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was awarded $360 for 24 months of stateside service and 8 months of foreign service.²

Charles W. McGowan was He was employed for many years as a maintenance superintendent by P. I. C. C. O. in Clariton, Pennsylvania. He transferred to work at Exxon in Baton Rouge some time in the 1970s ( P. I. C. C. O. was a division or subsidiary of Exxon for a time, and the units he worked for may have changed names one of more times during his long employment there).⁵

Charles W. McGowan died on 7 November 2016 at Landmark of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisana, at age 96.⁵ He was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania. His obituary indicated he had been a member of American Legion Post 38 in Baton Rouge and a member of the "Lucky Bastard Club" (associated with his military service; he survived the allotted number of combat bombing missions from England to Continental Europe, after which he was entitled to return home). Survived by two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.⁵

Alvin Boyd McGowan was most commonly known as Smoke (and possibly sometimes as "Smokey").^3,4 He was born on 28 July 1921 at Mifflin Township, Pennsylvania. Mifflin Township was later (perhaps in 1940s or 1950s) renamed West Mifflin (probably borough).^5,2,6

Alvin Boyd McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Alvin Boyd McGowan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. He was listed as: age 18, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed eight years of schooling, born in Pennsylvania, and lived in a different place on 1 Apr 1935 (but still in rural Allegheny County). He was listed as unemployed and seeking work the week of March 24-30 1940, but the number of weeks of unemployment immediately prior to 1 Apr 1940 was not listed. His occupation was listed as farmer working as an unpaid family worker. In 1939 he did not work for wages, had no earnings, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.⁷

Alvin Boyd McGowan served in the US Army during World War II, attaining the grade (or rank) of corporal. He entered military service on 21 September 1942, at Pittsburgh Pennsyvania. His home address at the time of his entry into He was separated from active duty at Box #23, Wilson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on 19 Aug 1943. His entire service was apparently "stateside". His military service number was 33302803.^4,6

He applied for a Pennsylvania "Veteran's Bonus" on the basis of his World War II military service (his application was marked as received by the state on 26 April 1950). His application listed his address at the time of application as Box #23, Wilson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was awarded $110 for 11 months of stateside service.⁶

Alvin Boyd McGowan married T. Dean Withers circa 1953.⁴

Alvin Boyd McGowan died on 15 September 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 84.^5,2 He was buried at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. His obituary indicated he had retired from 36 years service as a crane operator from Hercules, Inc. in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, where he had served as an Elder and had formerly been a Deacon. He was a former member of the Forward Township Senior Citizens, a volunteer with the Elizabeth Cemetery Association, and an "avid" square dance caller.^4,8 He lived at West Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁹

Alvin Boyd McGowan's Social Security Number was 197-14-7439.^5,2

Erma May McGowan was born on 16 June 1923 at Wilson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Erma May McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Erma May McGowan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Jefferson Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Gordon J. McGowan and Lucy M. Beam. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 16, single, attended school during March 1940, had completed one year of high school, born in Pennsylvania, and lived in a different place on 1 Apr 1935 (but still in rural Allegheny County). She was attending school, not employed for wages, and not seeking such work the week of 24-30 March. No occupation is listed. She was not employed in 1939, had no wage income, and no income from other sources in excess of $50.³

Erma May McGowan married (--?--) McCay circa 1942.²

Erma May McGowan married (--?--) Crouch circa 1947.²

Erma May McGowan married (--?--) Barrett.⁴

Social Security records on a public data base suggest that she applied for disability benefits at some point, but that her application was denied.²

Erma May McGowan died on 30 November 2007 at age 84.²

John B. Beam was born on 29 January 1875 in Pennsylvania.³

John B. Beam married Lizzie Schmidle in 1894 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁴

John B. Beam appeared on the census of 1900 at Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was listed as a coal miner in 1900.¹

John B. Beam appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was listed as a farmer in 1910.⁵

John B. Beam lived in September 1918 at RD #1, Option, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.³ He was listed as a farmer (working for himself) in September 1918.³

John B. Beam appeared on the census of 1920.⁶

John B. Beam appeared on the census of 1930 at Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.²

Lizzie Schmidle was also known as Elizabeth.² She was born in May 1874 at Pennsylvania.²

Lizzie Schmidle married John B. Beam in 1894 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹

Lizzie Schmidle appeared on the census of 1900.²

Lizzie Schmidle appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.³

Lizzie Schmidle died before April 1930.⁴

Roy Eugene Beam was also known as Raydon Beam.⁴ He was born on 6 March 1895 at Option, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,5

Roy Eugene Beam appeared on the census of 1900 at Jefferson Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁴

Roy Eugene Beam appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was listed as a farmer in the 1910 census.⁶

Roy Eugene Beam married Stella (--?--).

Roy Eugene Beam lived in June 1918 at Option RFD #1, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a teamster, working for A. C. Lee in June 1918 at Bruceton, Pennsylvania.¹

Roy Eugene Beam and Stella (--?--) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Forward Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in Bunola, enumerated 31 March 1920. The residence was listed rented (there were two families listed as a single households and both were listed as renters). The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Roy's brother, Cecil A Beam, was listed as living with them. All three members of the family are listed as being able to read and write. Cecil A Beam is not listed as attending school.³ Roy Eugene Beam was listed as a laborer, farm, in the 1920 census in 1920.³

Roy Eugene Beam appeared on the census of 1930 at Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.⁷ He was listed as a proprieter, transfer, in the 1930 census (proprieter, transfer probably means a truck owner-operator.)⁷

Roy Eugene Beam lived in 1942 at RD #2, Findleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.² He was Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp, Irwin Works, Dravosburg, PA in 1942.²

Roy Eugene Beam died in August 1979 at age 84.⁵ He lived in 1979 at Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.⁵

Roy Eugene Beam's Social Security Number was 169-01-8029, issued in Pennsylvania before 1951 (last residence/benefit was Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania.)⁵

Alvin McGowan was born in December 1862 at Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born circa 1863 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on 26 November 1863 in at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^2,8

Alvin McGowan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Mifflin Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, James F McGowan and Sarah Large, at Gill Hall (Post Office).⁶ Alvin McGowan was listed as a carpenter in the 1880 census in 1880.⁴

Alvin McGowan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, James F McGowan and Sarah Large.⁴ Alvin McGowan was a farmer in 1888.²

Alvin McGowan married Jennie N Gordon, daughter of John Gordon and Elizabeth Large, on 23 February 1888 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.² Alvin McGowan lived in 1888 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.²

Alvin McGowan appeared on the census of 1900 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was Farmer in 1900.⁵ He was Farmer in 1910.¹⁰

Alvin McGowan appeared on the census of 1910 at Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹¹ He 1910 Census lists 5 children youngest two both sons, which seems to differ from later census.

Alvin McGowan and Jennie N Gordon appeared on the 1920 Federal Census at Mifflin Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 29 January 1920. The residence was listed as owned with no mortgage. The official date of that census was 01 Janurary 1920. Their children Sarah McGowan and Alton P McGowan were listed as living with them All members of the household are listed as being able to read and write. Alton is listed as attending school.⁷ Alvin McGowan was listed as an operator (farming) in the 1920 census (on his own account) in 1920.⁷

Alvin McGowan appeared on the census of 1930 at New England Road, Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was listed as a farmer, working on a farm in 1930.¹

Alvin McGowan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of at Mifflin Township, at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at New England Road, enumerated 6 May 1940, The home was listed as owned, valued at 1000, and on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. His daughter Sarah McGowan was listed as living with him, and her husband, Howard Singer. Alvin McGowan was listed having lived in the same on 1 Apr 1935. Alvin McGowan was listed as age 76, widowed, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 6 years of schooling, and born in Pennsylvania. Alvin was listed as employed and not seeking work the week of 24-30 March (the reason he was not working or seeking work is listed as "Other"). No occupation was listed for him. No 1939 weeks worked or wage income was reported for him, but he did have non-wage income in excess of $50 in 1939. Interestingly, the population schedule does not indicate a farm schedule was filed for this household.¹²

Alvin McGowan died on 6 December 1945 at West Mifflin Boro, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 82. The cause of his death was stated to be uremia caused by arteriosclerosis.⁸ He was buried at Lebanon Cemetery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. His death certificate indicates his usual occupation was farmer, he did not have a social security number, and his address at the time of his death was Route 885, Wilson, Pennsylvania (West Mifflin Boro -- Wilson may have been part of the mailing address for rural delivery).⁸