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John Arthur Philips was born on 29 December 1884 at Lopez, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.^4,2,1

John Arthur Philips (listed as John A Phillips) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his father, David Evan Philips, enumerated 22 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. He was listed as age 15, single, born in December 1884 in Pennsylvania. This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. His father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as Day Laborer. He was listed as able to read and write and speak English.²

Brothers William Charles Phillips (listed as William Phillips) and John Arthur Philips (listed as John Phillips) appeared as “roomers” in the household of Regis L Debolt on the 1910 Federal Census of Uniontown (Ward 3), Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 16 April 1910. The official date of that census was 15 April 1910. The home was listed as owned, not mortgaged, and not on a farm. William Charles Phillips and John Arthur Philips were listed as ages 27 and 25, respectively, both born in Pennsylvania, both single, and both able to speak English. Both were listed as being able to read and write. The occupation for both William and John was listed as carpenter in the “home industry” probably meaning the home-building industry. Both were listed as not at work the week prior to the census, but both indicated zero weeks of unemployment during 1909. No severe vision, hearing, or speaking disabilities were listed. Neither of them attended school.

Others in the household included Debolt’s wife, two children, a grandson, a servant, one other roomer. One other household on this census schedule page indicated they rented a room to a lodger.⁵

John Arthur Philips appeared on the 1930 Federal Census as a lodger in the household of Sam Ellomei of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania at 30 Downer Avenue, enumerated 9 April 1930. The official date of that census was 02 April 1930. John’s age was listed as 46, born in Pennsylvania, single, did not attend school the previous year, and could read and write. John’s occupation was listed as Carpenter, general work (paid employee), and employed.

The home was listed as owned (by Sam Ellomei), valued at $5000, and not on a farm. No radio was present in the home. Sam Ellomei’s occupation was listed as proprietor of a barber shop (self-employed). His age was listed as 40. Others in the household included his wife, two step-sons, and two other lodgers. At least two other households on this page of the census schedule included lodgers.⁶

John Arthur Philips appeared on the 1940 Federal Census listed as a roomer in the household of Earl E LaClaw of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania at 51 Morgantown Street, enumerated 13 April 1940. The home was listed as rented (by Earl E LaClaw) for $20 per month, and not on a farm. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. Both household members were listed having lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. John Arthur Philips was listed as age 58, not attending school in March 1940, having completed 5 years of schooling. John was listed as born in Pennsylvania. John was listed as employed, not seeking work, and had worked 40 hours the week of 24-30 March. His occupation was listed as a Carpenter for a lumber company. He worked 25 weeks in 1939, earned $900 in wages and had no other income (other than wages and salary) in excess of $50.

Earl E LaClaw (age 50), listed as a steward at the Eagles Club, was the only other member of the household. However, a separate one-person household is listed on this page of the census schedule at the same street address (that is, same house number). The two households seem to have resided in a structure containing two residences. Some later source documents have John listed at basically this same address, but his (later) house number is listed as 51 ½, not (just) 51. Thus, it is possible that the structure had at least two units with separate entrances. It is unclear which “unit” he was living in at the time of the 1940 census.⁷

On 27 April 1942 John Arthur Philips registered under the Selective Service (military draft) Act for World War II at Local Board #77 in the Grange Building at 5801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia Pennsyvlania. He gave is date of birth as 20 Dec 1889 (in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania), his address as 51 1/2 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and his employer was Charles C Jones, Winchell Ave, Uniontown PA. For the name and address of someone who would always know his address, he listed Jennie Philips (listed as Mrs C G Deffenbaugh) at 170 Coolspring St, Uniontown Pennsylvania.¹

John Arthur Philips died on 23 December 1961 at Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, at age 76. He was dead on arrival at Uniontown Hospital (on Berkeley Street) followng an acute coronary occlusion. His death certificate lists his mailing address at the time of his death as 51 1/2 Morgantown Street, Uniontown. His usual occupation was listed as Carpenter and his Social Security Number was 178 05 9313. His parents were listed as Ernestina Heckler (slighly differnent spelling of each name that on source documents for other family members) and David Phillips. The informant was Juanita Hawthorne (possibly a neice).^4,3

John Arthur Philips was buried at Park Place Cemetery (Section 1), Uniontwon, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.³

Catherine Johnson was born on 22 October 1846 at Pennsvania.¹

Catherine Johnson married Christopher Deffenbaugh.²

Christopher Deffenbaugh (listed as C Deffenbaugh) and Catherine Johnson (listed as Catherine Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 26 July 1870. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. Christopher’s age was listed as 30. Catherine’s age was listed as 23. They were both listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, with neither of their parents listed as born in a foreign country. Their occupations were listed as Farmer and Keeping House, respectively. The household was listed as having real estate worth $1000 and personal property worth $490. Their children, Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh, Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh, Rebecca E Deffenbaugh and William Deffenbaugh (ages 5, 4, 2, and 8/12ths), were listed as living with them. No one was listed as having been married within a year prior to the date official census date. The adults in the household were listed as being able to read and write. No one was listed as attending school. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for anyone in the family. The household had no male citizens over the age of 21 whose right to vote was denied or abridged due to reason than rebellion.³

Christopher Deffenbaugh (listed as Christopher Deffenbaugh) and Catherine Johnson (listed as Catherine Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. Christopher’s age was listed as 41. Catherine’s age was listed as 34. They were both listed as having been born in Pennsylvania and as being husband and wife. Everyone in the household over age 10 was listed as being able to read and write. The fathers and mothers of Christopher and Catherine were listed as born in Pennsylvania. Their children, Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh, Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh, Rebecca E Deffenbaugh, Plesy W Deffenbaugh and Essie O Deffenbaugh (ages 14, 13, 11, 8, and 3) were listed as living with them. The oldest daughter (Jennie M Deffenbaugh) was listed as having “organic heart disease”. The two oldest daughters were listed as attending school. Note that son William Deffenbaugh (who was age 8 months in the 1870 census) is not listed in the household. He may have died in the 1870-1880 time period.⁴

Christopher Deffenbaugh (listed as Christian Desfenbaugh) and Catherine Johnson (listed as Kate Desfenbaugh) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. Christopher’s age was listed as 60 (born March 1839). Catherine’s age was listed as 53 (born September 1846). This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. They were both listed as born in Pennsylvania, as were all four of their parents. They were both listed as married for 35 years. His occupation was listed as Farmer. No occupation was listed for her. Their children, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh, Homer Christian Deffenbaugh and Zefta K Deffenbaugh (ages 19, 17, and 15), were listed as living with them). Christopher’s brother, George Deffenbaugh (age 68), was also listed as living in the household.

All members of the household were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. The younger two children were listed as attending school. All three of the adult children living in the household are listed as farm laborers. Catherine Johnson was listed as the mother of ten children, with seven of them living as of the date of the census. The residence was listed as owned with no mortgage and on a farm. The handwriting on this census schedule page image is very faint. Some information given in this narrative for the household for this census is uncertain because of this – especially the birth month abd year.⁵

Catherine Johnson died on 14 October 1910 at German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, at age 63.¹ She was buried on 16 October 1910 at Mennonite Cemetery, German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Her death certificate indicates death was due to pheumonia. She died at 3:30 PM, after being ill for about10 days. The "informant" is listed as "Family Record," which probably refers to the information as to her date of birth and parents. The certificate was filed on the date of her burial (2 days after her death), so there should have been no need to refer to records to determine the date and location of her death.¹

Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh was born in 1866 at Pennsylvania.^2,1

Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh (listed as Jamie Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 26 July 1870. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 5, born in Pennsylvania. She had not attended school. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.³

Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh (listed as Jamie M Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 14, born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as At Home. Her father and mother were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. She attended school within a year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write. She was listed as having “organic heart disease”.¹

Jennie Florence Deffenbaugh died in 1880.²

She seems to have been known as Mattie when she was a child.³ Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh was born in 1866 at Pennsylvania.^1,2

Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh (listed as Mattie Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 26 July 1870. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 4, born in Pennsylvania. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.³

Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh (listed as Martha E Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 13, born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as At Home. Her father and mother were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. She attended school within a year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.²

Martha Elzoe Deffenbaugh died in 1935.¹

Pleasy Mae Deffenbaugh was listed as Plesy W Deffenbaugh in one US census.² She was born circa 1872 at Pennsylvania.²

Plesy W Deffenbaugh (listed as Plesy W Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 8, born in Pennsylvania. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. She is not listed as attending school within a year prior to the official census date. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.²

Pleasy Mae Deffenbaugh married (--?--) Provins.¹

Pleasy Mae Deffenbaugh died in 1928.¹

Rebecca E Deffenbaugh middle intial was given as "A" in at least one source doucment.² She was born circa 1868 at Pennsylvania.^2,1

Rebecca E Deffenbaugh (listed as Rebecca Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 26 July 1870. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 2, born in Pennsylvania. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.³

Rebecca E Deffenbaugh (listed as Becca E Deffebaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 11, born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as At Home. Her father and mother were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. She is not listed as attending school within a year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.¹

Rebecca E Deffenbaugh died in 1941.²

Essie O Deffenbaugh was also known as Rella E.² She was born circa 1877 at Pennsylvania.^2,1

Essie O Deffenbaugh (listed as Essie O Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 7 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. She was listed as age 3, born in Pennsylvania. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for her.¹

Essie O Deffenbaugh married (--?--) Shoaf.²

Essie O Deffenbaugh died in 1960.²

Zefta K Deffenbaugh was born circa 1885 at Pennsylvania.¹

Zefta K Deffenbaugh (listed as Zefta K Desfenbaugh) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 11 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. She was listed as age 15, single, born during November 1884 in Pennsylvania. This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. Her father and mother were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. No occupation was listed for her. She attended school for 2 months during the previous year. She was listed as able to read and write and speak English.¹

Homer Christian Deffenbaugh was born in 1882 at Pennsyvlania.^1,2

Homer Christian Deffenbaugh (listed as Homer Desfanbaugh) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 11 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. He was listed as age 17, single, born in June 1882 in Pennsylvania. This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. His father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as Farmer. He was listed as able to read and write and speak English.²

Homer Christian Deffenbaugh died in 1960.¹

Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh was born circa 1906 at Pennsylvania.¹

Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh (listed as Lloyd Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh and Jennie Philips, enumerated 20 April 1910. The official date of that census was 15 April 1910. He was listed as age 4, born in Pennsylvania. His father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. He did not attend school within the year prior to the official census date. He was listed as able to speak English.²

Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh (listed as Chauncey L Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh and Jennie Philips, at Masontown, enumerated 23 January 1920 The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. He was listed as age 19, born Pennsylvania. His father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. No occupation was listed for him. He attended school within the year prior to the official census date. He was listed as able to read and write and speak English.¹

Chauncey Lloyd Deffenbaugh (listed as Lloyd Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his mother, Jennie Philips, and father, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh, enumerated 11 April 1930. The official date of that census was 02 April 1930. He was listed as age 29, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvania, and with no occupation listed. His father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania.³

Juanita K Deffenbaugh was born circa 1911 at Pennsylvania.¹

Juanita K Deffenbaugh (listed as Juanita K Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh and Jennie Philips, at Masontown, enumerated 23 January 1920 The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. She was listed as age 9, born in Pennsylvania. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania. No occupation was listed for her. She attended school within the year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write and speak English.¹

Juanita K Deffenbaugh (listed as Juanita Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her mother, Jennie Philips, and father, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh, enumerated 11 April 1930. The official date of that census was 02 April 1930. She was listed as age 19, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvania, and with no occupation listed. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania.²

Mabel E Deffenbaugh was born in 1919 at Pennsylvania.¹

Mabel E Deffenbaugh (listed as Mabel E Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh and Jennie Philips, at Masontown, enumerated 23 January 1920 The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. She was listed as age 1, born in Pennsylvania. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania.¹

Mabel E Deffenbaugh (listed as Mable Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her mother, Jennie Philips, and father, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh, enumerated 11 April 1930. The official date of that census was 02 April 1930. She was listed as age 11, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvania, and with no occupation listed. Her father and mother were listed as born in Pennsylvania.²

Mabel E Deffenbaugh (listed as Mabel E Deffenbarugh) appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of her parents, Chauncey George Deffenbaugh and Jennie Philips, at Coolspring Street, enumerated 16 April 1940. The official date of that census was 01 April 1940. She was listed as: age 21, single, did not attend school during March 1940, had completed four years of high school, born in Pennsylvania, lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935. She was employed and worked 35 hours the week of March 24-30 1940. Her occupation was listed as a telephone operator for the telephone company. In 1939 she worked 52 weeks, received wages of $720, and did not have income in excess of $50 from sources other than wages or salary.³

William Deffenbaugh was born circa November 1869 at Pennsylvania.¹

William Deffenbaugh probably died between 1870 and 1880.^1,2

William Deffenbaugh (listed as William Deffenbaugh) appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 26 July 1870. The official date of that census was 01 June 1870. He was listed as age 8/12, born in Pennsylvania (his birth month and year can be estimated as around September 1869). No disabilities or other special situations were listed for him.¹

Amelia Hager was born on 7 October 1870.¹

Amelia Hager married David Evan Philips, son of John Philips and Mary (--?--), on 24 August 1903 at Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The license (Fayette County #13905) had been issued on 20 August 1903. The marriage was performed by William Truitt (probable spelling). The source document does not provide any indication as to whether he was a minister, a justice of the peace, or an alderman. David Evan Philips was listed as age 48, born in Blossburg (Tioga County) Pennsylvania, resident of Uniontown, parents names were John and Mary, his prior wife had died on 6 Aug 1891, and his occupation was Carpenter. Amelia Hager was listed as age 33, born in Brownsville Pennsylvania, resident of Uniontown, parent names were George and Virginia, no prior marriage, and her occupation was Dressmaker.^2,1

Amelia Hager died on 7 October 1905 at age 35.¹ She was buried at Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.¹

Mabel R Phillips was born on 13 August 1904 at Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Mabel R Phillips married David M Zook, son of David Zook and Catherine Plank, on 21 November 1925 at Logan County, Ohio. The bride was described as born 12 August 1904 in Uniontown Pennsylvania, and (at the time of the marriage) a resident of West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio. Her parents’ names were listed as David E Phillips and Amelia Hager. No occupation was listed for the bride. The groom was apparently described as born 13 November 1901 in Allensville, Pennsylvania and still a resident of that community at the time of the marriage. His parents’ names were listed as David Zook and Catherine Plank. The groom's occupation was listed as teacher. The marriage apparently took place in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the county seat of Logan County Ohio.^1,2

Mabel R Phillips died on 4 May 1963 at Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, at age 58. This needs to be checked via another source. CCF does not know if there is indeed an Urbana in a Champaign County in Ohio, but there certainly IS one in Illinois.²

Mabel R Phillips was buried at South Union Mennonite Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.²

David M Zook was born on 31 March 1899 at Allenville, Pennsylvania.^2,1

David M Zook married Mabel R Phillips, daughter of David Evan Philips and Amelia Hager, on 21 November 1925 at Logan County, Ohio. The bride was described as born 12 August 1904 in Uniontown Pennsylvania, and (at the time of the marriage) a resident of West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio. Her parents’ names were listed as David E Phillips and Amelia Hager. No occupation was listed for the bride. The groom was apparently described as born 13 November 1901 in Allensville, Pennsylvania and still a resident of that community at the time of the marriage. His parents’ names were listed as David Zook and Catherine Plank. The groom's occupation was listed as teacher. The marriage apparently took place in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the county seat of Logan County Ohio.^1,2

David M Zook died in 1978.

George Deffenbaugh was born in November 1831 at Pennsylvania.¹

George Deffenbaugh (listed as George Desfenbaugh) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his brother and sister-in-law, Christopher Deffenbaugh and Catherine Johnson, enumerated 11 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. He was listed as age 68, single, born November 1831 in Pennsylvania. This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. His father and mother were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as Farmer. He was listed as able to read and write and speak English.¹

David Martin Johnson was born on 6 May 1856 in Pennsylvania.^1,2

David Martin Johnson appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of German Township, at Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, David Johnson and Martha McGill.³

David Martin Johnson married Frances (--?--).^4,2

David Martin Johnson (listed as David M Johnson) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the household of his parents, David Johnson and Martha McGill. The official date of that census was 01 June 1880. He was listed as age 24, born in Pennsylvania, and occupation listed only as “At Home”. He did not attend school within a year prior to the official census date. He was listed as able to read and write. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for him.⁵

David Martin Johnson (listed as David M Johnson) and Frances (--?--) (listed as Francis Johnson) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Nicholson Township (Voting Pricinct Number 1), Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 22 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. David’s age was listed as 45 (born May 1855). Frances’s age was listed as 42 (born July 1857). This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. They were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. All four of their parents were also listed as born in Pennsylvania. They were both listed as married for 17 years. His occupation was listed as Farmer. No occupation was listed for her. Their children, David R Johnson, Philip Edward Johnson, Nellie Johnson and Elizabeth A Johnson (ages 16, 14, 2, and 10/12) were listed as living with them.

All members of the household over age 10 were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English, except Frances, who was listed as unable to read and write. The two oldest children were listed as having attended school for two months during the previous year. Frances (--?--) was listed as the mother of six children, with four of them living as of the date of the census. The residence was listed as owned with no mortgage and on a farm.⁶

David Martin Johnson died on 16 June 1928 at German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, at age 72.¹

David Martin Johnson was buried on 19 June 1928 at Greendale (Mennonite) Cemetery, German Township (near Masontown), Fayette County, Pennsylvaina. His death certificate indicated he died at 9:20 PM. The cause of death was listed as acute dilitation of heart, with acute indigestion (duration of one day) being a contributory factor. He was listed as a widower. The informant was "D Ray Johnson" (one of his sons), whose residdence was listed as Masontown PA.^1,2

David Johnson was born circa 1822 in Pennsylvania.^1,2

David Johnson married Martha McGill.²

David Johnson (listed as David Johnson) and Martha McGill (listed as Martha Johnson) appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 20 July 1860. The official date of that census was 01 June 1860. David’s age was listed as 38. Martha’s age was listed as 35. They were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as Farmer. No occupation was listed for her. The household was listed as having real estate worth $10,000 and personal property worth $1100. Their children, John Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, David Martin Johnson and Nancy Johnson (ages 8, 6, 5, and 2) were listed as living with them, as was Solomon Watson (age 14), whose role in the household is unknown. No one was listed as having been married within a year prior to the official census date. One child (John, age 8) was listed as attending school within the year prior to the official census date. Both adults in the household was listed as being able to read and write. No disabilities or other special situations were listed for anyone in the family.²

David Johnson (listed as David Johnson ) and Martha McGill (listed as Martha J Johnson) appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 June 1880. The official date of that census was 01 June 1880. David’s age was listed as 58. Martha’s age was listed as 53. They were listed as having been born in Pennsylvania and as being husband and wife. Their occupations were listed as Farmer and Keeping House, respectively. He was listed as able to read and write. She was listed as able to read but unable to write. Neither was listed as attending school. David was listed as being “disabled or maimed”, with “Rheumatism” identified as the nature of his disability.

Their children, Elizabeth Johnson, David Martin Johnson, George W Johnson, Isaac M Johnson, William U Johnson, Jacob N Johnson, Mary F Johnson and Lorettie M Johnson (ages 25, 24, 20, 18, 17, 15, 13, and 8), were listed as living with them. The middle four (of the eight) children were listed as attending school. All of the children age 15 and over were listed as able to read and write. Mary F Johnson (age 13) was listed as “Idiotic” (mentally or intellectually handicapped in more modern terminology), not attending school, and as unable to read and write. Literacy information was apparently not officially tabulated for children age 8 and younger during this census. It is interesting that the occupation for all of the adult (and near-adult) children was listed only as “At Home.” One would expect that (in reality) at least some of the sons would be working be Farm Labor (or Farmers), especially given that David Johnson was at least partially disabled.³

Emily J Miller was born on 6 August 1878 at Smithfield, Pennsylvania.²

Emily J Miller (listed as Emily J Miller) appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Denver, of Denver County, Colorado as a lodger in the household of Emily J Miller, at 2140 Champa Street. The official date of that census was 15 April 1910. She was listed as age 32, born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as Waitress in a restaurant. She did not attend school within a year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write and speak English. She might have been roommates with an unknown person , who also a lodger in the Field household, and who was also listed as a Waitress in a restaurant.³

Emily J Miller (listed as Emily J Miller) appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Denver (Ward 3), Denver County, Colorado as a lodger in the household of Enos R Field and Olive N (--?--), at 2237 Stout Street. The official date of that census was 15 April 1910. She was listed as age 32, born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as Waitress in a restaurant. She did not attend school within a year prior to the official census date. She was listed as able to read and write and speak English. She might have been roommates with Bessie P (?) Field, who also a lodger in the Field household, and who was also listed as a Waitress in a restaurant.⁴

Emily J Miller married David Evan Philips, son of John Philips and Mary (--?--).^3,1

David Evan Philips (listed as David E Phillip – with no “s” at the end of the surname) and Emily J Miller (listed as Emily J Phillip – with no “s” at the end of the surname) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denver, Denver County, Colorado at 2140 Champa Street, enumerated 8 January 1920. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. The home was listed as rented and not on a farm (no agricultural census schedule was associated with this household). David Evan Philips and Emily J Miller were listed as ages 64 and 41, both born in Pennsylvania, both married, and both native English speakers. Both were listed as able to read and write. David’s occupation was listed as a Carpenter in the housing industry (and as a paid worker). No occupation was listed for Emily. No one in the household was listed as attending school. His parents were both listed as born in Wales. Her father was listed as born in Pennsylvania, while her mother was listed as born in West Virginia.³

David Evan Philips and Emily J Miller (listed as Emily J Phillips) lived at 41 E Church Street, Pennsylvania, circa 1923 according to the Uniontown Fayette County city directory. His occupation was listed as a carpenter.¹

The 1931 Uniontown Pennsylvania city directory (published by R.L. Polk Company) indicated Emily J Miller lived at 144 Union and her occupation was "Dom" (Domestic). That year she was listed in the directory under the name Emily J Phillips.⁵

Emily J Miller died on 1 February 1958 at Fayette County Home, South Union Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, at age 79. Her death certificate indicated she had been a resident of the Fayette County Home for four months prior to her death. The certificate indicates her previous address had been 184 Coffee Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and her normal occupation had been "H. K." (housekeeper or housekeeping, presumably). No Social Security Number was listed for her. Her cause of death appears to be pneumonia.² She was buried at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Pennsylvania.²

John David Zook was born in 1926.¹

John David Zook died in 1995.¹

Sara Marie Zook was born in 1927.¹

Sara Marie Zook died in 1931.¹

Robert Elwood Zook was born in 1930.¹

Robert Elwood Zook died in 1931.¹

(--?--) Deffenbaugh died in 1874.¹ She was born in 1874.¹

Jacob Johnson was born circa 1819 at Pennsylvania.²

Jacob Johnson married Susan Durr.¹

Jacob Johnson married Margaret (--?--).²

Jacob Johnson and Margaret (--?--) appeared on the 1860 Federal Census at Nicholson Township (Post Office: Repparts Cross Roads), at Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 12 July 1860. The official date of that census was 01 June 1860.²

George Washington Hager married Virginia (--?--).² George Washington Hager was born in 1843.¹

George Washington Hager died in 1906.¹

Charles Calvin Hager was born in 1867.¹

Charles Calvin Hager died in 1918.¹

Martha Hager was born in 1873.¹

Martha Hager died in 1959.¹

Frances (--?--) was born in 1857.²

Frances (--?--) married David Martin Johnson, son of David Johnson and Martha McGill.^1,2

David Martin Johnson (listed as David M Johnson) and Frances (--?--) (listed as Francis Johnson) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Nicholson Township (Voting Pricinct Number 1), Fayette County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 22 June 1900. The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. David’s age was listed as 45 (born May 1855). Frances’s age was listed as 42 (born July 1857). This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. They were both listed as born in Pennsylvania. All four of their parents were also listed as born in Pennsylvania. They were both listed as married for 17 years. His occupation was listed as Farmer. No occupation was listed for her. Their children, David R Johnson, Philip Edward Johnson, Nellie Johnson and Elizabeth A Johnson (ages 16, 14, 2, and 10/12) were listed as living with them.

All members of the household over age 10 were listed as being able to read, write, and speak English, except Frances, who was listed as unable to read and write. The two oldest children were listed as having attended school for two months during the previous year. Frances (--?--) was listed as the mother of six children, with four of them living as of the date of the census. The residence was listed as owned with no mortgage and on a farm.³

Frances (--?--) died in 1917.² She was buried at Greendale Cemetery, Masontown, Feyette County, Pennsylvania.⁴

Leon Philips was also known as Leon Mayhew and (apparently for the majority of his life) as Leon Phillip Mayhew.^1,2 He was born on 10 April 1891 at Lopez, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3

Leon Philips (listed as Leon Philips) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cherry Township, of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania identified as a Ward in the household of Joseph W Mayhew and Margret (--?--). The official date of that census was 01 June 1900. He was listed as age 9, single, born in April 1891 in Pennsylvania. This census is unique (up to that time) in that month and year of birth were requested for each individual, in addition to age at the official census date. His occupation was listed as At School (and the census form indicated he had attended school for 7 months during the previous year. He was listed as able to read and write and speak English. His father and mother were listed as born in Wales and Pennsylvania, respectively.⁴

He registered for for the military draft on 5 June 1917. His address was listed as RD # 5, New Bethleham, Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as Transit Man (apparently assisting a mining engineer performing surveying operations), working for the Allegheny River Mining Company in Seminole presumabely Pennsylvania). He was listed a single, medium height, medium build, dark grey eyes, brown hair.³

He was a private in the US Army from 25 February 1918 until 24 Jan 1919. He had been inducted at Kittanning, Pennsylvania. His serial numberwas 876 804. He was assigned to Companies 2, 9, and 10 of the "Cas Det ASSC Vancouver WA" for 2 or 3 days in each company. After that, he seems to have been assigned to "434 Const.Sq. (69 Sp Sq) for the remainder of this time in the army.⁵

Leon Philips (listed as Leon C Mayhew) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as a boarder in the household of Phoebe A (--?--) of Mahoning Township (Western Precinct), Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 10 January 1920. The official date of that census was 01 January 1920. The home was listed as owned (by Phoebe A (--?--)) with no mortgage and not on a farm (no agricultural census schedule was associated with this household). Leon Philips was listed as age 28, born in Pennsylvania, single, a native English speaker, and able to read and write. Leon’s occupation was listed as a Civil Engineer in a coal mine (and as a paid worker). Both of his parents appear to be listed as born in Pennsylvania (this section of the schedule did not copy well and is difficult to read)

Phoebe A (--?--)’s occupation was listed as the Keeper of a boarding house (self-employed). Other members of the Phoebe A (--?--) household included a daughter (age 15), a grandson (age 9), and two other male boarders (both in their 50s). CCF did not notice any other household listed on this page that included boarders, roomers, or lodgers.⁶

Leon Philips married Florence C Nichols.^2,7

Leon Philips (listed as Leon P Mayhew) and Florence C Nichols (listed as Florence C Mayhew) appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mahoning Townshop, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania at Distant Viillage, enumerated 8 April 1930. The official date of that census was 02 April 1930. Their ages were listed as 38 and 32, respectively, both born in Pennsylvania, ages at first marriage were 28 and 22, respectively, and both did not attend school the previous year. Leon’s occupation was listed as a Laborer on a state road, as a paid worker, and he was employed. He was listed as a veteran of the World War (later known as World War I). The home was listed as rented for $6/month and not on a farm. A radio was apparently not present in the home. The household appeared to be one of two living in the same dwelling (that is, they appeared to be living in something like a duplex). Their children, L Damon Mayhew and Robert E Mayhew (ages 9 and 5), were listed as living with them. All members of the household age 8 and over were listed as being able to read and write. Both children were listed as attending school after September 1, 1929.⁸

He appears to have applied for a "Pennsylvania veterans bonus"(based on his World War I US Army service) on 25 June 1934. At that time, his address was Conifer, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.⁵

Leon Philips died on 3 September 1966 at age 75. Location of his death was listed on his death certificate as VA Hospital, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He died of uremia due to malignant nephrosclerosis, following an illness of 3 months. His normal mailing address was listed as 123 Whippoo Avenue, Butler Pennsylvania. He was llisted as a US military veteran (WW I, serial number 876 804). He was listed as married, with his wife's name listed as Florence Mayhew. His normal occupation was listed as construction foreman. His parents names were listed as Ernestine Hecker and David Mayhew (the father's name listed here, which is incorrect, might be an accidental composite of the names of his biological father and his foster/adoptive father).^2,9

Leon Philips was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Distant, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Distant is an unincorporated community in Armstrong County, approximately 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.^2,7