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     Comfort Drummond was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ She married Charles Drummond, son of Spencer Drummond and Anne Unknown, circa 1785 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ Comfort Drummond left a will on March 23, 1823 at Accomack Co., Virginia; She made a will on 23 March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons William H. Drummond & Noah Drummond Extrs. To son Spencer Drummond $10. To son William W. Drummond ... To daughter Sally Corbin Negro boy Levin & ... To granddaughter Sarah Ann Corbin ... To son John C. Drummond ... To son Noah Drummond ... To July Ann Statious ... To grandson Richard Drummond $30. To daughter Sally Corbin ... My Negro girl Seney to be sold. Balance to my son William Drummond, Sally Corbin, John C. Drummond, Noah Drummond & July Ann Statious. Witt: Thomas Fletcher & John Silverthorn.¹ She died before May 29, 1823 at Accomack Co., Virginia; It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     John Drummond III was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Unknown circa 1744 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ John Drummond III left a will on October 12, 1779; He made a will on 12 October 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Drummond 85 acres land & marsh where I now live. To son Stephen Drummond 50 acres lying between William Drummond's land, deceased, & my brother William Drummond, it being part of the land I took up. To son John 32 acres adjcent Thomas Bayley's land. To daughter Comfort Drummond. To son William Drummond. To daughter Sophia. To son Ezekiel Drummond. To son Richard Hill Drummond. To son William my part of the boat that is between my son John & myself. Wife to have use of whole personal estate during her widow, & when my youngest child comes to age or at her death or marriage, to be equally divided between all my children except my son John Drummond. 2 youngest sons Ezekiel & Richard Hill Drummond. Wife Sarah Drummond, John Drummond & William Drummond Exrs. Not witnessed - Proved by John Custis & John Drummond.¹ He died before November 30, 1784 at Accomack Co., Virginia; It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Sarah Unknown was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1740,her married name was Drummond.¹ She married John Drummond III, son of John Drummond II and Amy Parker, circa 1744 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ Sarah Unknown left a will on December 8, 1797; She made a will on 8 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To 2 daughters Comfort Drummond & Sophiah Melson ... To Comfort Drummond ... To Sophiah Melson ... Remainder to my 4 children & my grandchild Elizabeth Drummond, John Drummond, Comfort Drummond, Stephen Drummond, William Drummond, H. William Drummond, daughter Elizabeth Drummond & Sophiah Melson. Stephen Drummond & Daniel Melson Extrs. Witt: Phillip Miles & Argol Bloxom.¹ She died before October 29, 1804 at Accomack Co., Virginia; It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Byron Ewell "Buzz" Cole was buried at Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 200-05-2822.⁹ He married Genevieve Beatrice Shirey.¹⁰ Byron Ewell "Buzz" Cole was born on April 16, 1899 at Pottersdale, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^9,1,3 He married Amanda Belle Wilson circa 1919.^2,11,12 Byron Ewell "Buzz" Cole died in February, 1979 at Pennsylvania at age 79.⁹

     James Bargain Cole was buried at Congress Hill Cemetery, Lecontes Mills, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 200-09-0922.⁶ He married Edith Geraldine Shirey.^3,7 James Bargain Cole was born on June 2, 1907 at Pottersdale, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,6,4 He died on December 16, 1971 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.³ He Surveyor - James B. Cole, 64, of Surveyor, died in the Clearfield Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. He was born in Potterdale June 2, 1907, a son of Jacob A. and Dessi (Chatham) Cole. Surviving are: his wife, the former Edith Shirey; and these sons and daughters: Mrs. Dessie Woodling, Karthaus; Mrs. Frances Woodling, Woodland R. D; Mrs. Rosie Merritts, Clearfield R. D. 2; James Jr. and Douglas Pottersdale; William, Phillipsburg; Mrs. Linda McGonigal, Karthaus; and Larry at home. He also leaves 28 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, Byron Cole of LeContes Mills; and two sisters, Mrs. Erma Smith of LeContes Mills and Mrs. Viola Smith of Ebensburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. From the Fred B. Leavy Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Timblin officiating. Interment will be made in the Congress Hills Cemetery. on December 17, 1971.³

     Paul Adam Cole was buried at Bundy Cemetery, Penfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^8,1,3 His Social Security Number was 176-07-7012.⁹ He was born on September 6, 1903 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^9,1,2 He married Pearl Olive Edwards, daughter of Charles Robert Edwards and Blanche Olive Evans, on February 16, 1920 at Pennsylvania.^8,1,10 Paul Adam Cole died in July, 1985 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 81.^9,1

     His Social Security Number was 177-10-7490.⁹ Kenneth Elwood Cole was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Betty Klaer.⁵ Kenneth Elwood Cole was born on April 5, 1916 at Surveyor, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^9,1,2,3,4 He died on March 30, 1971 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 54.^3,5

     Esther M. Cole Esther Cole Schmidt, 90, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at her daughter's home in Northumberland. She was a former resident of Mountain Laurel Nursing Home, Clearfield and Fulmer's Personal Care Home, Lock Haven. Esther was predeceased by her first husband, Ashley Rishel and her second husband, Clifford Schmidt. Esther retired from the former Town and Country Dept. Store, Williamsport after 17 years of service. Previously she worked in real estate and for the New York Telephone in Buffalo. In Williamsport she was a travel guide for 15 years arranging bus trips for senior citizens groups in Williamsport and the surrounding area. She was also a home health aide assisting house bound elderly and disabled. Esther was a 1938 graduate of the Clearfield High School and a charter member of the Eastern Star. Born October 26, 1919 in Surveyor, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of Frank and Sadie Chatham Cole. She was the last living member of her generation of three brothers and one sister. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen L. (Rusty) Kennedy of Northumberland; son, Rodney E. (Ellen) Rishel of Clearfield; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; five step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Esther was predeceased by a son, Dennis A. Rishel, Williamsport; brothers, Dean Cole, Smethport, Kenneth Cole, Lock Haven, Paul Cole, Buffalo; sister, Olive Cole Hauck, Smethport. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 911-915 West Third Street, with Pastor Thomas Henderson officiating. No visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Twin Hills Memorial Park.² Her Social Security Number was 176-07-5374.⁶ She was buried at Twin Hills Memorial Park, 3332 Lycoming Mall Road, Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,7 She married Clifford Christian "Cliff" Schmidt.^4,2 Her married name was Schmidt. Esther M. Cole was born on October 26, 1919 at Surveyor, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^6,2 As of October 14, 1939,her married name was Rishel.⁸ She married Ashley Lewis Rishel on October 14, 1939 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^4,9,2,8 Esther M. Cole and Ashley Lewis Rishel were divorced before August, 1973.¹⁰ Esther M. Cole died on June 24, 2010 at Northumberland, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.^6,2

     His Social Security Number was 201-12-2869.¹⁰ Dean Jay Cole was buried at McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^11,3 He was born on July 22, 1924 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^10,3,4,5,6 He married Helen A. Cole on October 30, 1948.^2,7 Dean Jay Cole died on May 16, 1996 at Pennsylvania at age 71.^10,11,3,7

     Olive Leah Cole was buried at Pine Grove Bethel Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,7 She married Frank Edward Hauck.^1,8,3 Her married name was Hauck. Olive Leah Cole was born on March 11, 1911 at Karthaus, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She died on September 26, 1963 at Smethport, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.^1,8,3 She EAST SMETHPORT - Mrs. Olive Hauck, 52, sister of Kenneth Cole, Lock Haven, died at her home here Thursday afternoon. She was born in Clearfield. Surviving are two brothers; her husband, Frank; two daughters, and two grandchildren. She will be buried tomorrow in Clearfield. on September 28, 1963.⁸

     Pearl Olive Edwards was buried at Bundy Cemetery, Penfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1,3 She was born on August 2, 1901 at Weedsville, Pennsylvania.² She married Paul Adam Cole, son of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham, on February 16, 1920 at Pennsylvania.^2,1,4 As of February 16, 1920,her married name was Cole.² Pearl Olive Edwards died on November 1, 1978 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 77.²

     Ashley Lewis Rishel was buried at East Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 209-03-5490.⁶ He was born on June 19, 1917 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,6,7,5 He married Esther M. Cole, daughter of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham, on October 14, 1939 at Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,8,9 Ashley Lewis Rishel and Esther M. Cole were divorced before August, 1973.⁵ Ashley Lewis Rishel died on January 14, 1979 at age 61.^4,7

     Clifford Christian "Cliff" Schmidt married Esther M. Cole, daughter of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 210-10-7161.⁴ Clifford Christian "Cliff" Schmidt was born on January 31, 1916 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^3,4,5 He died on February 26, 1998 at Pennsylvania at age 82.^3,4,5

     Helen A. Cole was buried at McKean Memorial Cemetery, 85 Boylston Street, Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on October 2, 1929 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² She married Dean Jay Cole, son of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham, on October 30, 1948.^1,2 Helen A. Cole died on May 31, 2020 at Coudersport, Potter Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.² She SMETHPORT - Helen A. Cole, 90, of Smethport, died Sunday (May 31, 2020) at UPMC-Cole, Coudersport, with her loving daughter, Sandra Towner, at her side. Helen was born Oct. 2, 1929, in Bradford, daughter of the late Milo W. and Rhea N. Perkins Cole. On Oct. 30, 1948, she married Dean J. Cole, an ex-Marine, who died on May 16, 1996. She was a 1947 graduate of Smethport High School and a 1948 graduate of Westbrook Commercial Academy. She also holds a graduate certificate from American Institute of Banking. Helen was a lifetime resident of the area. She retired from the banking profession where she was an officer of Smethport National Bank and Producers Bank & Trust Company. When Helen retired from banking, she was honored by the Olean Chapter American Institute of Banking with a lifetime membership for serving as a District Council member for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania chapters. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Smethport. She was a founder of the McKean County 4-H Rough Riders and served two generations of 4-H members. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport, the Elk, Forest, Warren, McKean & Cameron County Council and Department of Pennsylvania levels. She was a member of Chapter #933 AARP for many years as an AARP tax aide and State Community Service Team for McKean County. She was an over 50 year member of Maud Rebekah Lodge #175. She was also a charter member of the McKeenest Red Hat Society. She served the ElderBerry Club of the Smethport Senior Center as supervisor of the Senior Volunteer Program. She was also a member of the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as the coordinator of their Visitor's Center. Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Towner of Inman, S.C; four grandchildren, Tracie Towner (Scott) Byers, Jeffrey A. (Jeanette) Dunn, Jamie Dunn (Mike) McCarrell, and Kaderick (Chistrina) Towner; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; and one daughter, Nadine K. Dunn. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. from the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette. on June 1, 2020.²

     Frank Edward Hauck married Olive Leah Cole, daughter of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham.^1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 176-07-6711.⁶ Frank Edward Hauck was buried at Pine Grove Bethel Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on May 2, 1904 at Lawrence, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^6,1,3 He died on July 14, 1978 at Pennsylvania at age 74.^1,6

     Betty Klaer married Kenneth Elwood Cole, son of Franklin Hyatt "Frank" Cole and Sadie Ellen "Sara" Chatham.¹ Her Social Security Number was 166-14-1075.² Betty Klaer was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She Betty Klaer Cole, 84, of 923 W. Fourth St., Lock Haven, died Jan. 14, 2004 in her home. Born March 16, 1919 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Clarence and Kitty Frost Klaer. She was married to Kenneth E. Cole who died March 30, 1971. She was a graduate of Sugar Valley High School and Lycoming College and retired as secretary for the faculty union at Lock Haven State College. She was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Larry K. Cole of Lock Haven, Ronald L. Chip Cole of Aukland, New Zealand, and Randal F. Cole of Fayetteville, N.C., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home Inc., 231 High St., Flemington. The Rev. John Silliman will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.¹ Her married name was Cole.¹ She was born on March 16, 1919 at Mansfield, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on January 14, 2004 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^1,2

     Spencer Drummond was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹ He married Anne Unknown circa 1744 at Virginia.¹ Spencer Drummond left a will on March 13, 1759 at Accomack Co., Virginia; Will of Spencer Drummond- In the Name of God Amen This tenth day of March one thousand one hundred and fifty nine I Spencer Drummond of Accomack County in the Coloney of Virginia being Weak of Body but of sound and Disposing Memory thanks be to God for the same do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in Manner and for Following But first and Principally I give and Recommend my Soul to Almighty God who gave it me and my Body I resign to the Dust to be buried in a Christian and Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter Named Nothing doubting but at the Resurrection I shall --- the same by the Mighty Power of God and as for my Worldly Estate I dispose thereof as follows to wit First I give and Bequeath unto my son William Drummond that Plantation whereon I now dwell on Hunting Creek to him and his heirs and assigns forever provided always and I would have my Will so understood that my Dear Wife Anne Shall have the whole use and peacable possession of the said plantation untill my said son Shall Arrive to the afe of twenty one years Item I G&B unto my son Spencer Drummond those two Tenements and plantations on Mesongo Creek whereone Robert Small now lives binding a gut Commonly Called Persimon Gutt on the Main Creek and on the Land of Thomas Evans so as to include two hundred and fifty Acres to h&HHf But if the said Spencer Should die under age and w/o issue in the lifetime of his Brother Richard then I give the same unto my said son Richard Drummond and HHf Item I G&B unto my son Charles a plantation or Tenement whereon Walter Warrington now Lives Bounded by the Land of William Drummond and George Holden also to include two hundred and fifty Acres which said two parcels of Land was devis'd to me by my Father Richard Drummond for five hundred acres of which I want to have Divided between my two sons aforesaid into equal Moietys as Near as the same may be Done according to the Bounds aforesaid which last named Moiety of two hundred and fifty Acres I give to my said son Charles and HHf but if the said Charles should die under age without issue in the Lifetime of Richard another of my sons then I Devise the same to my son Richard HH&Af Item I give unto my Dear wife Anne my two Negros -- Ben and Sarah to be at her own Disposal Item I give to my son William my Negro man Slave Named Arthur - and to my son Spencer I give my Negro Named Jacob. To my son Charles I give My Negro Stafford Item I Give to my Daughter Elizabeth my Negro Sue and Job and ten pounds in Money. Item I G&B to my son Richard my Negro named Pompey and thirty five pounds in Money Item I give my two daughters Anne & Sarah one Negro Each to wit to Anne I give a Negro Girl called Sarah and to my Daughter Sarah I give Lilley a Negro Girl and in Case either of my sd two Daughters Anne or Sarah Should die before the age of twenty one Years in the Lifetime of the other of the sd two Sisters then I give the Negro of the one so dying to the Survivour, I give Each of my sd two Daughters Anne and Sarah twenty five pounds each in Money -- Item, As my Wife is now w/Child and being Willing and hereby intending to provide in some Sort for the sd Infant when it shall be Born if it Should Live, I give unto my Loving wife one Negro Boy Called Bandy in trust for the Sole and proper use and Benifit of the sd Infant when it Shall be Born as also twenty five pounds in Money in the same Manner all which Legacys are to be paid when the sd infant Shall Arrive to twenty one Years of Age or be marryd which shall first happen Item I lend unto my Loving Wife my Negro Gile named Rose During the Term of her Natural Life and after her Death the sd Negro and her increase to be equally Divided between my three youngest Children which Shall be then alive. Item I give my son William my Desk and Close press and my Whale Boat i desire may be Sold by my Executors Item The Mortagage which I have of John Drummond for about Twelve Acres of Marsh and for which he has rec. some of the Consideration Money I G&B unto my son William and HH if she should Refuse to Redeem and the Remaining part of the purchase Money for the same to be Discharged out of my Estate according to the Rate Mentioned in the Mortgage Item my W&D is that if it should happen that any of my Children Should die under age Intestate or with out issue that the Negro or Negros of such decedent Shall not descend to my son William as their Heirs at Law but that the same ??? be equally divided Between their Mother and all my other [childr]en living other than my sd Heir at Law, who, I desire Shall ??? Share There of Excepting where I have otherwise Ordered in this [wi]ll Item all the Remainder of my Estate I give to be equally [divid]ed between my Loving Wife and all my Children except my [son Wi]lliam/ Whom I desire to having nothing further then what I have [alread]y given him but my Wearing Apparel at the second Marriage of my Wife But I desire She may have the whole residue During her Windowhood other then my Apparel Lstly I do hereby nominate and Appoint my Dear and Loving wife Anne and my firends James Stran and James Henry to be the Executors of theis my Last W&T In Testimoney whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and Year first mentioned -- Spencer Drummond Sealed published and Declared to be his last W&T in presence of John Selby John Purnell Ann Selby. At a Court held for Accomack County May 29, 1759 -- The within Last W&T of Spencer Drummond deced was presented in Court and James Henry being Appointed Guardian to Wm Drummond Heir at Law to said Spencer to Contest the Proof there of Appeared Gratis & having nothing to object the same was proved by the Oaths of John Selby & John Purnell two of the Witness thereto and Admitted to Record onad on the Motion of Ann his Widow taking the Oath & giving William Drummond and Thomas Riley for her Securitys who entered into ???? Bond for that purpose Certificate is granted for her for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form. George Hotson, clerk Inherited from his father, a "plantation purchased of Col. Solomon Ewell being 300 acres." (Nottingham.)¹ He died before March 27, 1759 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹