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     John Hall Chatham Jr. was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on November 11, 1847 at Pennsylvania.^2,6 He married Barbara Jane Gramley on October 10, 1868.^1,2,10,11,12 John Hall Chatham Jr. died on April 30, 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 75.^13,6 He John H. Chatham, of McElhattan, one of the best known residents of this section, died Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Badwell, of Philadelphia. Mr. Chatham had been ill for several months and been a patient at the Homeopathic hospital in West Philadelphia, being removed to his daughter's home recently when he showed signs of improvement. He was 76 years of age. Deceased was born in this city and in his early days followed the Susquehanna as a raftsman, no man being more familiar with the Susquehanna and its branches. Throughout his life he was a lover of the great outdoors and was particularly well versed in woodcraft and the habits of birds and animals. His fund of general knowledge was comprehensive and he was an authority on general history and folklore, both ancient and modern. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Alpine club, of which he was the poet, and always attended its outings. A poet of no mean ability, a number of his poems and other writings have appeared in book form. He is survived by four daughters and two sons. The body will be brought to Willlamsport on the Buffalo flyer Thursday afternoon and will be transferred to the local afternoon train at the Park Hotel station, and will be taken to tbe McElhattan Methodist church, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. Leroy Cohick. on May 1, 1923.¹³ He Several hundred friends of the late John Hall Chatham, poet and naturalist, attended the ceremonies at sunset Friday in Linnwood cemetery, McElhatten, in connection with the unveiling of a large boulder by Col. Henry W. Shoemaker. The service was opened with prayer by Rev J. Leroy Cohick, after which the unveiling of the monument took place. The stone ivas covered with an American flag and at a given signal four great-grandchildren of the poet pulled the cord, letting down the flag and exposing to view the huge boulder which had been taken from the mountainside near the cabin "Fort Kittanning where the nature lover spent the most happy hours of his life. J. Herbert Walker, of Altoona, spoke, paying a high tribute to the aged nature lover and poet. A letter was read from Governor Pinchot telling of his affection for his old friend, and a letter was also read from Bruce A. Hunt of Altoona. Rev. Mr. Cohick pronounced the benediction and taps were sounded just as the sun was sinking in the west. On the boulder is a bronze plate bearing the following inscription: 1848—1923 John Hall Chatham. Poet, Naturalist, Historian "I have learned with deepest regret, the death of Mr. Chatham. My sense of personal loss is real and deep. He was not only an outdoor man but an outdoor poet whose feeling for the beauty in the wilderness was keenly felt and beautifully expressed. Many a nature lover throughout the commonwealth will mourn his loss. Gifford Pinchot" on October 27, 1923.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 179-12-5271.⁵ George Thomas Smith was born on August 9, 1877 at Pennsylvania.^5,4 He married Jennie Florence Chatham, daughter of John Hall Chatham Jr. and Barbara Jane Gramley, on October 20, 1898 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 George Thomas Smith died on October 31, 1959 at San Diego Co., California, at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 713-16-0663.⁸ Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham was born on April 19, 1876 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,6,10 As of October 21, 1896,her married name was Gardner.⁸ She married Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner on October 21, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,8,5,11 Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham died on October 20, 1963 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^8,4 She Mrs. Nanette Chatham Gardner, 87, widow of A. B. Gardner of Beech Creek, who had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Alan Taylor, Mount Royal Road, Skyland, N.C., for the past ten years, died in a western North Carolina hospital Sunday after a long illness. A native of McElhattan, Mrs. Gardner was a daughter of John Hall Chatham, Jr. She was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Little Falls, N. Y., and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She belonged to the Mother Church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Gardner leaves two sisters, Miss Rae Chatham, Philadelphia; Mrs. George Smith, San Diego, Calif; a brother, John Hall Chatham, Oldsmar, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews. on October 24, 1963.⁴

     Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was born on August 28, 1872 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4,3 He married Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham, daughter of John Hall Chatham Jr. and Barbara Jane Gramley, on October 21, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,2,3 Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner died on November 18, 1936 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.^1,3 He Alvin Bert Gardner died this morning at the home of Mrs. Marie C. Phillips, McElhattan, after a short illness. Mr. Gardner was born at Beech Creek and for a long time was employed by the B. C. C. & S. W. Railroad. In 1900 he moved to New York where he was made engine dispatcher with headquarters at Little Falls, N.Y. In 1928 he was moved to Albany where he was made chief signalman of the Mohawk Division. When this posftion was merged with another he retired to his home in South Bay on Oneida Lake. While living in Little Falls he affiliated with the Blue Lodge F. & A. M. No. 181 and was past commander of the Little Falls Commandery K. T. No. 26. He was a member of Ziara Temple Mystic Shrine, Utica, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Nanette Chatham Gardner and one daughter, Helen Rae Gardner. Funeral services will be held at the Chatham homestead, McElhattan, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be made in the Linwood Cemetery. on November 19, 1936.¹

     Barbara Jane Gramley was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 She was born on April 2, 1847 at Miles Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 As of October 10, 1868,her married name was Chatham.⁶ She married John Hall Chatham Jr., son of John Hall Chatham and Hannah Anne DeHaas, on October 10, 1868.^1,2,6,4,5 Barbara Jane Gramley Death Enters Family of John H. Chatham, McElhatten, For the Third Time in Two years. The grim reaper has again visited the home of John B. Chatham, at McElhatten and this time removed the wife and mother from the home circle. Mrs. Chatham passed away this morning at 7:30 o'clock after a long illness. Some years ago she was stricken with paralysis and her health was so shattered by the stroke that she never regained her strength, but became a constant sufferer. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gramley of Rabersberg and was aged 59 years. This is the third time that death has visited the Chatham family in about two years. A daughter was buried about two years ago and only a month ago Miss Phebe, another daughter passed away. Mrs. Chatham is survived by her husband, two sons, Lewis C. and John H. Chatham Jr. and four daughters, Mrs. Bert Gardiner of Little Falls, N.J., Mrs. George T. Smith of Pittsburg and Rae and Marie at home. The funeral will occur from the home at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Parr of this city will conduct the service. Interment will be made at McElhatten. on March 3, 1906.³ She died on March 3, 1906 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^3,5

     Jane E. "Jennie" Chatham was buried at Wildwood Cemetery, 1151 Cemetery Street, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^3,8,5 She was born on December 23, 1848 at Wayne Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,6 As of August 27, 1875,her married name was Schneider.² She married Dr. Louis Schneider on August 27, 1875 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,8,4,6,9 Jane E. "Jennie" Chatham died on February 2, 1917 at Northumberland, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^3,5 She The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Schneider, widow of Dr. Louis Schneider took place yesterday from the chapel in Wildwood cemetery. After services in her home, in Northumberland, the body was brought to this city. on February 7, 1917.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 159-07-5040.¹⁰ John Hall Chatham III was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.^5,7 He was born on June 7, 1892 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^{1,3,11,5,10,7} He married Louella Theresa Alflin on December 23, 1923.^12,5 John Hall Chatham III died on January 16, 1967 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 74.^4,5,7

     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