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     Elba Oneida "Elbie" Leathers was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on March 13, 1879 at Mt. Eagle, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 As of August 21, 1901,her married name was Eldred.¹ She married LaRoy Clayton "Roy" Eldred, son of Robert Clayton Eldred and Annie Ellen Welsh, on August 21, 1901.¹ Elba Oneida "Elbie" Leathers died on August 17, 1951 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.^1,2 She The Laroy C. Eldred family of Beech Creek R. D., will be gathered this weekend for a funeral, instead of a golden wedding annniversary party. Mrs. Eldred, the former Elba Oneida Leathers, 72, died suddenly of a heart attack at 4:55 p.m. yesterday at her home as the family made plans for the celebration of her golden wedding anniversary next Tuesday, Aug. 21. Mrs. Eldred had been in failing health for the past three years and her health in recent weeks had been the serious concern of everyone as the plans were launched for the wedding anniversary. She was born at Mt. Eagle, and had resided in Nittany and Bald Eagle Valleys all her life. She was a member of the Mill Hall Church of Christ. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons and a daughter: W. Kenneth and Miss Alice E., this city; George J., Fairpoint; and J. Robert, Beech Creek R. D; also 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother, Theodore G. Leathery resides at Howard; and two surviving sisters are Mrs. Myrtle L. Smith, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Mabel Davis, Portland, O. on August 18, 1951.¹

     William Kenneth Eldred was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ His Social Security Number was 717-07-2735.⁸ He was born on October 6, 1902 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^8,4 He married Virginia Harriet Edge on September 23, 1925.⁷ William Kenneth Eldred died on July 23, 1987 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.⁷

     George Jarvis Eldred was buried at Swissdale Cemetery, Swissdale, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ His Social Security Number was 716-10-7608.⁹ He married Evelyn Mae Rogers.^10,11 George Jarvis Eldred was born on December 2, 1905 at Bald Eagle, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^9,4 He died on March 14, 1994 at Pennsylvania at age 88.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 173-09-5856.⁷ Alice Elamine Eldred was born on April 9, 1907 at Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,4,5 She died on January 11, 1975 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.⁴ She FLEMINGTON - Alice E. Eldred, 67, was found dead Saturday evening, of natural causes, at her home, 625 Woods Ave., Flemington. Coroner Dean K. Wetzler Jr. of Mill Hall says she died earlier in the day, as a result of a coronary occlusion. Her health had been failing for the past 12 years. Born at Salona, April 9, 1907, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy C. and Oblie Leathers Eldred. She lived in the area all her life, and retired six years ago after 27 years of employment at the Bloomsburg Mills in Lock Haven. She was a member of Flemington First Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Doris Butler of Pittsburgh, and three brothers, W. Kenneth Eldred, Lock Haven; George E., of Fairpoint, and J. Robert, Mackeyville. on January 13, 1975.⁴

     James Robert Eldred was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ He was born on March 4, 1915 at Salona, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He married Flora Irene Archey on June 19, 1940 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^6,10 James Robert Eldred married Daisy Sagers on September 22, 1973.⁹ James Robert Eldred died on October 24, 1992 at age 77.⁹

     Virginia Harriet Edge was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Her Social Security Number was 179-16-8797.² She was born on November 4, 1906 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of September 23, 1925,her married name was Eldred.¹ She married William Kenneth Eldred, son of LaRoy Clayton "Roy" Eldred and Elba Oneida "Elbie" Leathers, on September 23, 1925.¹ Virginia Harriet Edge died on April 25, 1989 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹

     His Social Security Number was 210-16-5981.⁸ William Kenneth Eldred Jr. was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on August 23, 1926 at Wall, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^8,2,3,5 He married Lorraine Elizabeth Heverly, daughter of Franklin Alexander Heverly and Wilda M. Kunes, on September 20, 1947 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ William Kenneth Eldred Jr. died on August 8, 2006 at Florida at age 79.⁸

     Virginia Oneida Eldred was born circa 1928 at Pennsylvania.¹ As of June 19, 1955,her married name was Royer.⁴ She married Dean Richard Royer on June 19, 1955 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5

     Richard C. Eldred was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on October 3, 1929 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on May 25, 2015 at Bordentown, Burlington Co., New Jersey, at age 85.^2,3 He Richard C. Eldred, 85, of Bordentown, NJ, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Beech Creek, PA, Oct. 3, 1929, to the late William and Virginia Edge Eldred. Richard was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and worked at the former Woolworths in Lock Haven. Upon moving to New Jersey, he opened his own pet shop, known as Noah's Ark Pet Shop in Princeton, NJ. He retired from the pet shop after many years of service. Richard raised Morgan horses for many years and had been a member of the American Morgan Horse Association. He also enjoyed going to auctions. Survivors include a brother, James H. Eldred of Mill Hall, PA; a sister, Barbara (Arnie) Ylonen of Warren, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, and a good friend, Bill Turner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Eldred, and a sister, Virginia Royer. Funeral services for Richard C. Eldred will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Yost-Gedon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 121 W. Main St. Lock Haven, PA. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Riley. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven. on May 29, 2015.³

     Dean Richard Royer was buried at Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 188-14-3613.⁶ He was born on October 14, 1923 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,2,3,4 He married Virginia Oneida Eldred, daughter of William Kenneth Eldred and Virginia Harriet Edge, on June 19, 1955 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,7 Dean Richard Royer died in February, 1978 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 54.¹

     His Social Security Number was 198-50-4707.⁴ Craig Alan Royer was buried at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Schererville, Lake Co., Indiana.^3,1 He married Marilynn J. Pearson.^3,1 Craig Alan Royer was born on January 9, 1958 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,1 He died on December 28, 2006 at Laporte, Laporte Co., Indiana, at age 48.^2,4,3,1 He Craig Royer, age 48, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilynn (nee Pearson). Craig also leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, Virginia (nee Eldred); his sisters: Vicky (Wes) Baes and Cindy (George) Gray. He was the uncle of many nieces and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by his father, Dean Royer. Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave. (P.O. Box 109), Schererville, IN. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Martin officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Craig's name to the Humane Society, Munster, IN or the Salvation Army. Craig was employed at Clean Streams with seven years of service. He loved his precious animals: Joshua, Rebekah, Angel, Ezekiel and Noah. For information, call (219) 365-9554. on December 31, 2006.³

     Rev. John Beaver Polsgrove was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on October 11, 1836 at Pennsylvania.^3,2 He married Amelia Devling, daughter of William Eugene Devling and Mary Ann Williamson, in 1860.^1,4,2,5 Rev. John Beaver Polsgrove died on June 27, 1918 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 81.²

     Mary A. Polsgrove was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,5 She was born on November 6, 1865 at Catawissa, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ As of 1884,her married name was Harris.¹ She married James Linn Harris in 1884.^1,9,8,10,5,6 Mary A. Polsgrove and James Linn Harris were divorced circa 1887.⁹ Mary A. Polsgrove Carlisle, Pa., March 3. — Separated for thirty years following a divorce, Mrs. Marie Polsgrove Harris, of Carlisle, and James Lyn Harris, of Bellefonte, parents of Lynn Harold Harris, the magazine writer, will remarry, according to an announcement made on Friday by Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Polsgrove, parents of Mrs. Harris. Harris is 65 and Mrs. Harris, 47. They were divorced in Shamokin and were reconciled while on a visit to Atlantic City by the parents of Harris. Mrs. Harris has gained considerable prominence thru producing plays and writing stories and verse. The wedding will take place in June. on March 3, 1917.⁹ She married James Linn Harris in June, 1917 at Pennsylvania.⁹ Mary A. Polsgrove died on December 7, 1940 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.^11,5 She Mrs. Mary Polsgrove Harris, widow of J. Linn Harris, died at her home in Lock Haven Saturday night following a heart attack. She was a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. John E. Polsgrove, her father having been a former district superintendent of the Methodist church, and was born in Catawissa. Surviving are a son, Dr. Lynn Harold Harris, dean of National Park College, Washington, D. C, and a granddaughter. on December 10, 1940.⁶

     James Linn Harris was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 He was born on June 18, 1863 at Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Mary A. Polsgrove, daughter of Rev. John Beaver Polsgrove and Amelia Devling, in 1884.^1,6,2,7,4,3 James Linn Harris and Mary A. Polsgrove were divorced circa 1887.⁶ James Linn Harris married Mary A. Polsgrove, daughter of Rev. John Beaver Polsgrove and Amelia Devling, in June, 1917 at Pennsylvania.⁶ James Linn Harris died on September 12, 1938 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.^4,5 He J. Linn Harris died at 6.20 o'clock last evening at his home, 421 West Main Street, after an illness of two weeks. Death was caused by a heart condition aggravated by bronchitis. A week ago his condition became worse and yesterday morning he lapsed into a coma, the end coming peacefully. His son, Dr. Linn H. Harris, president of Blue Ridge College, New Windsor, Md., arrived at his bedside a few minutes before he died. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Masonic fraternity in charge. His intimate friend, the Rev. J. W. Claudy, warden of Rockview Penitentiary, will speak at the services. Interment will be made in Dunnstown Cemetery. Mr. Harris, who was in his 75th year, was born in Bellefonte, the son of John P. and Mary Scott Harris. Educated at the Bellefonte schools and the Pennsylvania State College, he began his business career as an assistant to his father, who was a cashier in Bellefonte bank. He took an active and prominent part in Republican politics, having been chairman of the Centre County Republican Committee for several years. He served in the state treasurer's office at Harrisburg and on the State Forestry Board. Largely through his influence, the Western Penitentiary was located at Rockview. When that institution was formally completed in 1915, Mr. Harris was given the tributes of his neighbors for the part he played in having the site selected in Centre County. His interest in the institution continued throughout his life, both as a trustee and through his acquaintance with Dr. Claudy. In 1921, Mr. Harris removed to this city better to look after the interests of the Bellefonte Company which has its quarries at Salona. While here he attended the Great Island Presbyterian Church and became a member of the Rotary Club. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Bellefonte. A 32nd degree Mason, he was associated with the Williamsport Consistory and was a past president of Temple Club here and with the Jaffa Temple at Altoona. He was a past exalted ruler of the Bellefonte Lodge of Elks. He had extensive timber and coal interests, the latter being located in the Black Moshannon district of Centre County. In addition to his wife and son, Mr. Harris is survived by two sisters, Dr. Edith Schad, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Frank Warfield, Bellefonte, one brother, Dr. Edward Harris, Snow Shoe, and by one granddaughter, Elizabeth. on September 13, 1938.⁵

     Dr. Lynn Harold Harris was buried at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Highway 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.^7,8 His Social Security Number was 215-18-0192.¹² He was born on November 26, 1885 at Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^{1,4,12,13,8,9} He married Rhoda Edna Reeser on August 27, 1914 at Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania.^6,9 Dr. Lynn Harold Harris died on October 25, 1965 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 79.^12,7,8,9 He CAPE GIRARDEAU — Dr. Lynn H. Harris, 79, a former member of the English department at Southeast Missouri State College, died Monday in Tampa, Fla. He was born Nov. 6, 1885 in Belleforde, Pa. Services will be held Thursday In Tampa at the Curry Funeral Home. The body will arrive here Saturday. Graveside services will be held in Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. C. E. Mount officiating. Dr. Harris taught freshman English at State College from 1945 until he retired in 1956. He taught English at Stephens College in Columbia before coming here. on October 27, 1965.⁷

     Sarah A. Unknown was buried at Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² Her married name was Devling.¹ She married Joseph Devling, son of William Eugene Devling and Mary Ann Williamson.^1,2 Sarah A. Unknown was born on July 18, 1831 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on January 8, 1865 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 33.²

     Margaret F. "Maggie" Devling was buried at Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on January 8, 1853 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on August 14, 1868 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 15.²

     Mary E. Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on November 8, 1855 at Pennsylvania; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 3, 1853.^1,5,6 She died on October 15, 1936 at West Carroll, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.^4,5,6 She Members of the Col. Moses Williamson chapter, Daughters of 1812, will attend in a body the funeral of Miss Mary E. Devling, 79, who died Wednesday evening at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Rembrandt Peale, St. Benedict, Cambria County. Services will be held at the Lauer Mortuary at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. A charter member of the local chapter, Miss Devling was a greatgranddaughter of Col. Williamson, for whom the local chapter was named. Her great-great-grandfather was Hugh Williamson, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Closest survivors, her only first cousins, are Mrs. J. Linn Harris, this city, and Mrs. James Leidy, Harrisburg. on October 16, 1936.⁴

     Catherine Emma "Kate" Devling was buried at Bayard Cemetery, Bayard, Grant Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 18, 1857 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ As of circa 1887,her married name was Boal.⁶ She married Robert Hamill Boal circa 1887.^6,3 Catherine Emma "Kate" Devling died on November 7, 1928 at West Virginia at age 71.⁵

     William W. Devling was buried at Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on October 20, 1857 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on July 31, 1858 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Rhoda Edna Reeser was buried at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Highway 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.^2,3 She was born on August 29, 1884 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.³ As of August 27, 1914,her married name was Harris.¹ She married Dr. Lynn Harold Harris, son of James Linn Harris and Mary A. Polsgrove, on August 27, 1914 at Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 Rhoda Edna Reeser died on April 14, 1957 at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri, at age 72.^3,2 She Mrs. Lynn H. Harris, prominent in Cape Girardeau church, garden and club activities, died of cancer at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at a hospital here where she had been admitted as a patient the previous night. Mrs. Harris had not been in good health, but her passing was unexpected. She had worked Saturday afternoon among her flowers and had felt well at the time she retired. She became ill later in the evening. The former Miss Rhoda Reeser, she was born at Williamsport, Pa., on Aug. 27, 1884, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Reeser. Her father was a minister of the United Evangellcal Church. She attended Irving College at Mechanicsburg, Pa.. and Wilson College at Chambersburg, Pa., and before her marriage taught piano. She and Dr. Harris, then a professor at the University of Illinois, were married at Lewistown, Pa., on Aug. 25, 1914. They resided in a number of college communities and came to Cape Girardeau in 1945 from Columbia, where he was on the faculty of Stephens College. Dr. Harris was a member of the English faculty at State College, a position from which he retired last July 1. Up to near the time of her was death, Mrs. Harris was active in a number of civic organizations. She was a past circle chairman of the Women of the Church of the Presbyterian Church. She had also served as president of the Cape Girardeau Garden Club and the Wednesday Club. A member of the Nancy Hunter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Harris was past chairman of national defense for the chapter. Besides her husband, she is survived by their daughter, Mrs. W. Mark Noble of Tampa, Fla., whom they visited last Christmas and who is en route here for services. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday after-noon at the Presbyterian Church by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Mount. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. on April 15, 1957.²

     Elizabeth Reeser Harris was buried at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 204-03-7646.⁵ She was born on July 24, 1915 at Berwick, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 As of December 16, 1947,her married name was Noble.³ She married William Mark Noble III on December 16, 1947 at Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire.^8,3,4 Elizabeth Reeser Harris died on August 12, 2001 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 86.^5,9 She NOBLE, Elizabeth Harris, 86 of Tampa died August 12, 2001. She is survived by many friends. Born in Berwick, Pa., she came here in the the 1950's from Massachusetts. Neptune Society of Palm Harbor. on August 15, 2001.⁹