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     Her married name was Florman.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 125-18-1970.² Elthea Rembrandt Peale and Dr. Bennett Marsh Derby were divorced.⁷ Elthea Rembrandt Peale married Neal Florman.⁶ Elthea Rembrandt Peale was born on September 13, 1925 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^8,6 As of October 18, 1946,her married name was Pardee.³ She married Stewart Trevor Pardee Sr. on October 18, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.³ Elthea Rembrandt Peale and Stewart Trevor Pardee Sr. were divorced on January 11, 1950 at Laramie, Albany Co., Wyoming.⁴ As of 1953,her married name was Brooks.³ Elthea Rembrandt Peale married John Brooks in 1953 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.³ As of December 5, 1959,her married name was Derby.⁵ Elthea Rembrandt Peale married Dr. Bennett Marsh Derby on December 5, 1959 at Williamson Co., Tennessee.⁵ Elthea Rembrandt Peale died on January 7, 1997 at Lakewood, Jefferson Co., Colorado, at age 71.^2,6 She Elthea Peale Florman, 71, of Lakewood died Jan. 7. Services were Jan. 10. Mrs. Florman was born in New York, N.Y., on Sept. 13, 1925. She is survived by her husband; son Jim of Montana; daughter Nancy Miller of Lakewood; three grandchildren. on January 14, 1997.⁶

     Muriel Lea Spencer was buried at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 She was born on August 13, 1889 at Catawissa, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of circa 1915,her married name was Peale.⁴ She married Richard Peale, son of Rembrandt R./W. Peale and Minnie Eudora Batcheler, circa 1915.^5,4,1,2 Muriel Lea Spencer died on November 2, 1968 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^3,2 She Mrs. Muriel Lea Peale, wife of Richard Peale of 731 S. Second St., Clearfield. died in her home at 12:01 p.m. Saturday. She was 73. Born at Catawissa Aug 13, 1889, a daughter of the late Asa and Henrietta (Vastine) Spencer, she is survived, in addition to her husband, by a daughter Mrs. Ronald (Judith) Strattan, and a sister, Miss Sara Spencer, both of Clearfield. A grandson also survives. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Friends may call in the Peale residence from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow with the Rev. Arthur Wilkinson officiating. Interment will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park. The Fred B. Leavy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on November 4, 1968.²

     Judith Peale was buried at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ Her married name was Strattan.³ She married Ronald Basim Strattan Sr.^3,4,7 Judith Peale was born on January 3, 1917 at Pennsylvania.^1,6 She died on March 4, 1983 at age 66.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 188-10-9263.⁵ Ronald Basim Strattan Sr. was buried at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He Ronald B. Strattan Sr., 81, of 909 Old Town Road, Clearfield, retired owner and operator of the Strattan Motor Co. Inc. since is founding in 1945, died Thursday, July 25, 1991, at his home. Services will be hald Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Trinity United Methodist Church in Clearfield with the Rev. Thomas H. Jacobs officiating. Interment will follow in Crown Crest Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, tomorrow from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. He served on both the Oldsmobile and Cadillac National Dealer's Council, was a former director of the Pennsylvania Automotive Association and a former chairman of the association's safety committee. He was on the board of directors of County National Bank, was a former chairman of the board, and was now the chairman of the County National Bank Financial Corporation and a director of that corporation. He was active for many years in the work of the Community Chest, later the United Way, the Boy Scouts of America and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Clearfield. He served as a director of the Clearfield Hospital, was active in Clearfield YMCA fund raisers, was past chairman of the dirve and for many years his firm sponsored a Little League team in Clearfield. In 1965 he was named Clearfield's Outstanding Citizen by the Clearfield American Legion, John Lewis Shade Post No. 6. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Clearfield B. P. O. Elks Lodge No. 54, the Clarion Masonic Lodge, the Altoona Jaffa Shrine and the Wiliamsport Consistory. He was a graduate of Strattanville High School and Beckley Business College at Harrisburg. He was born in Strattanville, Aug. 29, 1909, a son of Custer F. and Acte Basim Strattan. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a son, Ronald B. Strattan Jr. of Clearfield; and by two brothers, Harry F. Strattan of Wichita KS and Jean C. Strattan of Verona PA. Mr. Strattan was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judith Peale Strattan; a brother, Cyril T. Strattan and a sister, Jeanette Lackman.³ He married Judith Peale, daughter of Richard Peale and Muriel Lea Spencer.^1,6,3 Ronald Basim Strattan Sr. was born on August 29, 1909 at Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2,4 He died on July 25, 1991 at Clearfield, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^5,2,3

     Elizabeth "Eliza" Wilson was buried at Buffalo Crossroads Presbyterian Cemetery, Union Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on April 9, 1798 at Lewisburg, Union Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 As of January 20, 1829,her married name was Devling.¹ She married Walter Devling, son of Roger Devling and Agnes Nancy Chatham, on January 20, 1829 at Union Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Elizabeth "Eliza" Wilson died on December 20, 1846 at Union Co., Pennsylvania, at age 48.³

     William Eugene Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on December 21, 1789 at Ireland.¹ He married Mary Ann Williamson on March 4, 1823 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 William Eugene Devling Appointed Postmaster of Lamar, Clinton Co., PA on March 29, 1842.⁴ He died on April 11, 1873 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.¹

     Mary Ann Williamson was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on April 23, 1797 at Pennsylvania.¹ As of March 4, 1823,her married name was Devling.¹ She married William Eugene Devling, son of Roger Devling and Agnes Nancy Chatham, on March 4, 1823 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Mary Ann Williamson died on April 22, 1874 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.¹

     Joseph Devling was buried at Mount Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Sarah A. Unknown.^3,2 Joseph Devling was born on June 18, 1829 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on March 9, 1886 at Dushore, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.^4,2

     Mary Devling was born circa 1835 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Margaret Devling was born in July, 1837 at Pennsylvania.³ As of September 24, 1854,her married name was Young.² She married James H. Young on September 24, 1854 at Salona, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.²

     Amanda Devling was buried at Old Rosemont Cemetery, 1 East First Street, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Beckley.³ She married Daniel A. Beckley.³ Amanda Devling was born on June 3, 1840 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She died on July 6, 1870 at Columbia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 30.³

     Amelia Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 She was born on June 3, 1840 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 As of 1860,her married name was Polsgrove.² She married Rev. John Beaver Polsgrove in 1860.^2,3,5,6 Amelia Devling died on October 28, 1924 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^2,3,6 She Mrs. Amelia D. Polsgrove, widow of Rev. J. B. Polsgrove, for a number of years a resident of Carlisle, died on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Linn Harris, in Lock Haven, at the age of 85 years. Death was due to general weakness from old age. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, with interment at Salone. on October 29, 1924.⁶

     Robert Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on June 20, 1831 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on March 20, 1850 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 18.¹

     Sarah Ann Devling was born circa 1838 at Pennsylvania.²

     Selina "Salina" Devling was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on August 17, 1825 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of 1842,her married name was Eldred.² She married George Jarvis Eldred in 1842 at Pennsylvania.^3,2 Selina "Salina" Devling died on October 23, 1852 at Porter Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 27.^1,3

     George Jarvis Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was born on February 18, 1818 at Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Selina "Salina" Devling, daughter of William Eugene Devling and Mary Ann Williamson, in 1842 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 George Jarvis Eldred Hon. George J. Eldred, a prominent citizen of this county, died this morning at his home in Mackeyville, aged 75 years. The deceased is survived by a wife and four sons, William D., of Adams county, John W., of Clearfield county, Robert C., of Mackeyville, James P., of Glen Elder, Kansas, and three daughters, Mrs. D. J. McNaul of this city, Mrs. W. S. Meyer, of Nittany Valley and Miss Maty Eldred, who is at the home of her parents at Mackeyville. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock, services to be held in the M. E. church at Mackeyville and interment to be made at Cedar Hill cemetery. Hon. George James Eldred waa born in Sullivan county. In 1889 be taught school at Mill Hall and later was a teacher in Porter township. He was married in 1842 to Salina Devling daughter of William Devling. In 1858 Mr. Eldred was elected by tbe Democrats to the House of Representatives in the district composed of Clinton, Lycoming and Potter counties. In 1878 be was again elected by the Democrats to represent Clinton county in tbe Legislature for the term of 1877 and 1880. Mr. Eldred was a scholarly a consistent christian and was always at the head of every movement for the advancement of religion, literature and social enterprise in his neighborhood. His illness was of long duration, but be bore his sufferings with christian fortitude. on February 15, 1893.³ He died on February 15, 1893 at Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.^1,3

     George J. Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on May 25, 1847 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on May 9, 1848 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Edward Joseph Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on August 16, 1851 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on December 19, 1851 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     William Devling Eldred was buried at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^5,8,9 He was born on July 6, 1843 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 He Enlisted as a Private from Pennsylvania in the Union Army on September 13, 1863.¹⁰ He married Mary Ida Cullison circa 1875.^6,12 William Devling Eldred and Mary Ida Cullison were divorced on March 6, 1891.⁶ William Devling Eldred married Ida Luppe on March 20, 1891 at Biglerville, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ William Devling Eldred died on July 18, 1917 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 74.^13,5,7,8,9 He William D. Eldred, formerly of this place, a veteran of the Civil War and a member of Corporal Skelly Post 9, died a Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday from gangrene, aged 75 years, and 11 days. He leaves one daughter and three sons; Mrs. Mazie Bosler, Lee Eldred, and Henry Eldred, of Gettsyburg; and Andrew C. Eldred, of Dayton. on July 28, 1917.⁷

     Charles D. Eldred was buried at City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born circa 1845 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on July 20, 1864 at Virginia.^2,3,4

     John Williamson Eldred was born on August 17, 1848 at Pennsylvania.^6,3 He married Katherine McCloskey on June 21, 1871 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,7 John Williamson Eldred died on March 9, 1912 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.^2,3

     Robert Clayton Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on December 28, 1849 at Porter Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Annie Ellen Welsh circa 1874.^2,6,7 Robert Clayton Eldred died on July 16, 1904 at Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 54.⁵ He Crushed Beneath His Wagon. Robert C. Eldred of Mackeyville is Instantly Killed While Hauling Grain. Many people of this city who saw and conversed with Robert C. Eldred of Mackeyville, at the curb market Saturday morning were greatly shocked early in the evening to learn that he met a cruel death at his home in the afternoon. After returning from town Mr. Eldred began to haul his wheat from the field to the barn and while thus engaged his life was suddenly crushed out. He was standing on top of a load of wheat as the horses entered the barn when the fore part gave way and he slipped with the load down on the horses. His son LeRoy was following the load and saw his fathers dangerous position and ran through another portion of the barn to reach the horses heads in order to better help his father up, but he was just too late as his father had fallen to the ground the front wheel of the wagon passing over his head and left arm killing him instantly. His son seeing the blood gushing from his father head jumped upon a horse and went for Dr. Dumm at Mackeyville. The physicians found that Mr. Eldreds skull had been crushed by the wheel, causing instant death, his left arm broken and his neck badly bruised. The whole community was greatly shocked and grieved at the tragic death of their friend and neighbor. The deceased was a genial, benevolent, hospitable farmer and his friends were legion. He is survived by two sons, George B. Eldred of Altoona, and LeRoy, with whom he made his home, two brothers, John W., of South Sharon, William D., of Bendersville, and the following half brother and sisters: James P. Eldred, Glen Elder?, Kansas; Mrs. D.I. McNaul of this city, Mrs. W. S. Meyer and Miss Mary Eldred of Mackeyville. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Samuel Creighton. Interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery. on July 22, 1904.⁵