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     Samuel Brightly Jobson was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, 5605 Old Lewsiton Road, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.⁵ He was born in January, 1847 at Pennsylvania.² He married Anna/Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie" Chatham, daughter of Robert Louis Chatham and Ann Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnston, circa 1870.¹ Samuel Brightly Jobson died on November 1, 1918 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York, at age 71.⁴

     Dr. Francis Schuyler Smith was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,5 He was born on May 13, 1829 at Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6,5 He married Mary Ellen Chatham, daughter of Hon. James B. Chatham and Henrietta Craig DeHaas, on April 9, 1863.^1,4 Dr. Francis Schuyler Smith died on January 23, 1916 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.^4,5 He Dr. Francis S. Smith, a well known physician of this city, died at his home on East Water street Sunday morning shortly after 10 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time due to old age, but was able to be about. Dr. Francis S. Smith was born at Sylvania, Bradford county, Pa., May 13, 1829, and was aged 86 years 8 months and 10 Days. His ancestry dates back to the days of the revolution. His grandfather was one of the "Green Mountain boys" who fought under Ethan Allen; he was a soldier on duty at the execution of Major Andre. His father was a veteran of the war of 1812, and Dr. Smith himself served during the Civil war as assistant surgeon of the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth Pennsylvania regiment. Dr. Smith first came to Clinton county in 1839. He attended the common schools of that day, and also spent two years as a student at the Jersey Shore academy. He read medicine and attended lectures in the medical department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He afterward entered Hahnemann's college, at Philadelphia, and graduated from there in 1859. After his graduation he practiced for a short time in the state of Maryland, and later at Benderville, Pa. In the spring of 1865 he came to Lock Haven, where he remained until the fall of 1867, when he went to Augusta, Ill., remaining there until spring of 1873. He then returned to Lock Haven where he had since resided. For many years Dr. Smith was the only homoepathic physician in Clinton county. He served 11 years as city physician. He continued in the active practice of his profession until the advanced age of 83. Mr. Smith was married April 9, 1863, to Mary Ellen Chatham, a daughter of Hon. James Chatham, a one time Sheriff of Clinton county. To this union were born Laura K., and Cora J., both of whom with the wife, the companion of many years, preceded him to the spirit land. When a young man he obeyed the gospel under the ministry of Nathan J. Mitchell, one of the pioneer preachers of the Church of Christ. In 1865, he became a member of the Church of Christ at Lock Haven, where he retained his membership until his death. In 1875, he was elected on the board of deacons and served in this capacity until made an elder in 1900, which latter office he held at the time of his death. He was vitally interested in every department of the church work and together with his wife, left their home as a bequest to the Christian Women's Board of Missions. In his own will he set aside a parcel of bank stock for the purchase of a church parsonage for the local church. Two weeks before his death he attended services at the Church of Christ and at this service gave $500 toward the new church building. Dr. Smith was a consistant Christian gentleman. He leaves a host of warm, personal friends. Not only in his declining years but throughout his entire life he was deeply interested in the material and spiritual good of neighbors and fellow citizens. Funeral services will he conducted at his late residence on East Water street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Homer C. Boblitt, pastor of the Church of Christ, Lock Haven, assisted by Rev. M. C. Frick, pastor of the Church of Christ at Mill Hall, interment will be made at Highland cemetery. on January 24, 1916.⁴

     James Earl Quiggle Phillips was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 He was born on September 11, 1892 at Chathams Run, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He married Marie Eleanor Hall Chatham, daughter of John Hall Chatham Jr. and Barbara Jane Gramley, on November 22, 1915 at Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey.^1,6,3 James Earl Quiggle Phillips died on March 7, 1919 at Wayne Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 26; Killed in an acetylene gas tank explosion.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 110-14-1045.⁶ Myretta DeHass Chatham was born on July 14, 1888 at Mathews Courthouse, Mathews Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 As of December 16, 1914,her married name was Geer.² She married Harold Mercereau Geer on December 16, 1914 at Deposit, Delaware Co., New York.² As of January 17, 1925,her married name was Ripley.⁴ Myretta DeHass Chatham married Charles Meigs Ripley on January 17, 1925 at Albany Co., New York.^7,4 Myretta DeHass Chatham died on May 21, 1949 at Massachusetts at age 60.^6,8

     Her married name was Kimbrel.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 265-26-9146.⁷ Helen Rae Gardner married Unknown Kimbrel.⁶ Helen Rae Gardner was born on June 4, 1906 at Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York.^3,4,8,7 As of August 14, 1950,her married name was Taylor.⁶ She married Alan Alexander Taylor on August 14, 1950 at Orange Co., Florida.^9,3,6 Helen Rae Gardner died on February 22, 1988 at Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^3,8 She ARDEN - Helen Rae Gardner Taylor, 81, of Arden, died Monday in a Henderson County nursing home. A native of Little Falls, N.Y., she had lived in Buncombe County for the past 38 years. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of the Biltmore Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 38 and the Ros-scraggan Wood Club. Surviving is her husband, Alan Alexander Taylor. No services are planned. on February 24, 1988.³

     David Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on October 19, 1789 at Ireland.¹ He married Susan Ann Bollinnen circa 1837.² David Devling died on December 29, 1841 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.¹

     Walter Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born in 1801.¹ He married Elizabeth "Eliza" Wilson on January 20, 1829 at Union Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 Walter Devling died on January 28, 1841 at Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Robert Chatham Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on January 22, 1805 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on October 28, 1833 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 28.¹

     Robert Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died in 1882 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born in 1882 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Susan Ann Bollinnen was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct), Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Her married name was Devling.² She was born circa 1800 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married David Devling, son of Roger Devling and Agnes Nancy Chatham, circa 1837.² Susan Ann Bollinnen died on October 7, 1842 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Samuel Clinton "Sam" Devling married Martha Unknown.⁵ Samuel Clinton "Sam" Devling was born in October, 1840 at Pennsylvania.²

     William Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born circa 1838 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Henrietta Stephenson circa 1867.³ William Devling William Devling died this morning at 6 o'clock of Bright's disease, aged 52 years. The funeral services will be conducted at his late residence on Bellefonte avenue, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be interred in Highland cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and two children, one of whom, Mrs. John DeHaas, resides at Seattle, Washington. on April 29, 1891.² He died on April 29, 1891 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.²

     Mary Jane Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 Her married name was Batcheler.² She married George W. Batcheler.^2,4 Mary Jane Devling was born on March 24, 1840 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1831 but the is unsupported by all of her Census records.^2,4,3 She died on April 12, 1925 at Glen Richey, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.^2,4,3 She Mrs. Mary Jane Batcheler, widow of the late George W. Batcheler, died Easter morning, April 12, at the home of her late son William Batcheler, at Glen Richey. Mrs. Batcheler was born in Lock Haven and spent the greater part of her life in this city. In recent years she divided her time between her son and daughter, visiting at the homes of each. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Rembrandt Peale. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Paul's Episcopal church of this city, interment will be made at Highland cemetery and the services will he private. on April 13, 1925.⁴

     Elmira Devling was born circa 1842 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Henrietta Stephenson was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on August 2, 1830 at Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of circa 1867,her married name was Devling.¹ She married William Devling, son of David Devling and Susan Ann Bollinnen, circa 1867.¹ Henrietta Stephenson died on August 7, 1919 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.² She Mrs. Henrietta Devling, one of the city's oldest residents, died at the home of her son, John T. Devling, on Center street, at 6:30 o'clock last Thursday evening, aged about 90 years, having celebrated her birthday on August 2. She was highly respected and has been a life long member of St. John's English Lutheran church. Deceased is survived by her son, John and one daughter, Mrs. J.C. DeHaas, of Seattle, Washington, who was with her when she died. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her son Sunday afternoon by Rev. Harry Rector. Interment was made in Highland cemetery. on August 15, 1919.²

     Clara Belle Devling was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 700 West Raye Street, Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁵ She was born on January 4, 1868 at Pennsylvania; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1864 but the Census record support a birth year of 1868.^1,4 As of March 23, 1889,her married name was DeHaas.³ She married John C. DeHaas on March 23, 1889 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ Clara Belle Devling died on August 15, 1950 at King Co., Washington, at age 82.^6,5,4

     John Thomas Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1870 at Clintondale, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Phoebe Mosser Smale on October 19, 1892 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,4 John Thomas Devling married Bertha Idella Litz on February 19, 1919 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ John Thomas Devling and Bertha Idella Litz were divorced before May, 1940.^3,9 John Thomas Devling died on May 20, 1948 at Montgomery, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^6,3 He DEVLING — Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Welsh Funeral Home for John T. Devling, 77, father of Clyde E. Devling, of this city, who died May 20, 1948, at 1:45 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Grady, Montgomery. The Rev. Burleigh A. Peters will officiate. Interment, Highland Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p. m. Friday at the funeral home. Roy L. Welsh, funeral director. on May 22, 1948.⁶

     Phoebe Mosser Smale was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on August 20, 1874 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² As of October 19, 1892,her married name was Devling.¹ She married John Thomas Devling, son of William Devling and Henrietta Stephenson, on October 19, 1892 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 Phoebe Mosser Smale died on January 24, 1918 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 43.²