Carrie E. Kunes1,2

F, b. June 26, 1868, d. July 26, 1929
FatherJames A. Kunes3,4,1 b. August 7, 1844, d. February 2, 1907
MotherMary Catherine Stover3,4,1 b. June 26, 1849, d. April 3, 1913
     Carrie E. Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on June 26, 1868 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1 As of circa 1887,her married name was Stricker.5 She married Lee Philip Stricker circa 1887.2,5 Carrie E. Kunes died on July 26, 1929 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 98, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3
1880Dwelling 3, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania4
1900Dwelling 34, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1910Dwelling 19, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 156, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Lee Philip Stricker b. November 8, 1862, d. October 28, 1938
Marriage*Carrie E. Kunes married Lee Philip Stricker circa 1887.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Lee Philip Stricker obituary in the Nov 29, 1938 edition.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Mildred Irene Heichel obituary in the Mar 21, 1953 edition.

Joseph B. Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 23, 1870, d. July 15, 1958
FatherJames A. Kunes1,2,6,4 b. August 7, 1844, d. February 2, 1907
MotherMary Catherine Stover1,2,6,4 b. June 26, 1849, d. April 3, 1913
     His Social Security Number was 201-07-9642.4,5 Joseph B. Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He was born on May 23, 1870 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7,4,5 He married Elsie Viola Bittner on December 13, 1907.3,8,4,9 Joseph B. Kunes died on July 15, 1958 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 98, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1880Dwelling 3, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1900Dwelling 5, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1910Dwelling 63, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10
1920Dwelling 79, District 3, Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania11
1930Dwelling 22, District 12, Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania12
1940Dwelling 55, District 18-14, Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania13

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Brickyard laborer10
1920Brick works laborer11
1930Paper mill laborer12
1940Paper mill laborer13

Family

Elsie Viola Bittner b. April 27, 1881, d. 1970
Marriage*Joseph B. Kunes married Elsie Viola Bittner on December 13, 1907.3,8,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Walter M. Kunes obituary in the Jun 10, 1957 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  9. [S10020] Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection, online http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/lycoming/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/194, From the Mary E. Kling obituary.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S10002] PENNSYLVANIA - Clinton Co. - Miscellaneous Obituaries, online www.genealogybuff.com/ucd/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/#1245, From the Josephine B. Kunes Fisher obituary.

Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 She was born on July 17, 1840 at Pennsylvania.1,4,2 As of November, 1858,her married name was Kunes.4 She married William Kunes, son of Samuel S. Kunes and Elizabeth Eleanor Chatham, in November, 1858.1,4,3 Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel died on April 9, 1917 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.1,2,3 She Mrs. Frances Shaw Kunes, widow of the late William Kunes, of Blanchard, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, April 9, aged 76 years, 8 months and 22 days. Her demise followed general ill health for a considerable time past. She was a member ot the Disciple church of Blanchard since girlhood. Her chief characteristic was a kind and genial disposition, friendly to everyone and the enemy of no one. Her life was well suited to her church obligations. She had a large circle of friends and held in high esteem. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William A. Bowes, for a year and there passsed from this life. The folloving children survive: Campbell of Johnsonburg; Edward, of Erie; Albert, of Blanchard; W. Sheridan, of Corning, N.Y; Percy, Harry, and T. Milton, of Blanchard, and May, wife of W. A. Bowes, of Blanchard. A brother and a sister also survive, Mitchell Bechdel and Mrs. Samuel K. Spangler, both of Blanchard. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Walter L. Dudley, pastor of the Disciple church, and will be held at the home of Mrs. Bowes at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with interment in the Baptist cemetery. on April 10, 1917.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania4
1910Dwelling 22, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

William Kunes b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
Marriage*Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel married William Kunes, son of Samuel S. Kunes and Elizabeth Eleanor Chatham, in November, 1858.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Sheridan Kunes obituary in Feb 27, 1937 edition.
  10. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  11. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Thomas Milton Kunes obituary in the Oct 14, 1960 edition.

Simon Cameron Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 2, 1859, d. May 19, 1940
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2,6,5 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,6,5 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Simon Cameron Kunes was buried at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.4 He was born on December 2, 1859 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5 He married Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull circa 1880.7,5 Simon Cameron Kunes died on May 19, 1940 at Ridgeway, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1900Dwelling 224, District 39, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania7
1910Dwelling 48, District 41, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania3
1920Dwelling 322, District 10, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 337, District 11, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 72, District 24-12, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1880Laborer2
1900Teamster7
1910Paper mill teamster3
1920Paper mill foreman8
1930Paper mill foreman9
1940Bookkeeper10

Family

Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull b. May 19, 1861, d. March 1, 1911
Marriage*Simon Cameron Kunes married Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull circa 1880.7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9990] Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Mitchell Kunes1,2,3

M, b. November 17, 1862, d. June 27, 1876
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     John Mitchell Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on November 17, 1862 at Pennsylvania; His grave marker has a year of birth of 1860, but this is not supported by the census nor his sibling ages.1,2 He died on June 27, 1876 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 13.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html

Austin Curtin Kunes1,2

M, b. November 27, 1863, d. December 22, 1883
FatherWilliam Kunes1 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Austin Curtin Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3 He was born on November 27, 1863 at Pennsylvania.1,2 He died on December 22, 1883 at Pennsylvania at age 20.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  3. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com

William Sheridan Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 18, 1867, d. February 12, 1937
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2,6,5 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,6,5 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     William Sheridan Kunes was buried at Oldfield Cemetery, Hornby, Steuben Co., New York.4 He was born on February 18, 1867 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7 He married Maud "Maude" Moon on December 25, 1890 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7,8 William Sheridan Kunes died on February 12, 1937 at Dix, Schuyler Co., New York, at age 69.3 He LOCK HAVEN - Sheridan Kunes, native of Blanchard, and son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kunes, died at Corning, N.Y. recently as the result of a stroke of paralysis. His survivors include three brothers and one sister, T. M. Kunes, Harry Kunes, Percy Kunes and Mrs. William A. Bowes, all of Blanchsrd, all of whom attended the funeral at Corning. on February 27, 1937.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1900Dwelling 179, District 80, Corning, Steuben Co., New York9
1910Dwelling 235, District 124, Corning, Steuben Co., New York10
1920Dwelling 219, District 106, Corning, Steuben Co., New York11
1930Dwelling 154, District 6, Dix, Schuyler Co., New York12

Occupation

1900Glass blower9
1910Glass blower10
1920Railroad boiler repair11
1930Barber shop owner12

Family

Maud "Maude" Moon b. July 21, 1871, d. May 14, 1934
Marriage*William Sheridan Kunes married Maud "Maude" Moon on December 25, 1890 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6473] New York Department of Health NY State Death Index, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.
  4. [S9993] Oldfield Cemetery, Steuben Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Sheridan Kunes obituary in Feb 27, 1937 edition.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  7. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  8. [S5959] Star-Gazette, From the Maude Kunes obituary in May 15, 1934 edition.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.

Edward Irving Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 17, 1869, d. July 25, 1928
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2,6,5 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,6 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Edward Irving Kunes was buried at Erie Cemetery, 2116 Chestnut Street, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.7 He was born on October 17, 1869 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,7 He married Ella Josephine Snyder on June 5, 1894 at Limestone, Cattaraugus Co., New York.8,9 Edward Irving Kunes died on July 25, 1928 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 58.7,10,5 He Edward Kunes, 65 years old, a carpenter, of Erie, Pa., died at City Hospital yesterday of a fractured skull. Kunes, who came to St. Louis looking for work, was found unconscious and suffering from alcoholism, on the sidewalk in front of 3819 Eastern avenue, Monday. on July 26, 1928.11

Census Records

1870Dwelling 47, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1900Dwelling 492, District 155, Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania12
1910Dwelling 211, District 48, Ridgeway, Elk Co., Pennsylvania13
1920Dwelling 97, District 112, Ward 6, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania14

Occupation

1900Carpenter12
1910Brickyard laborer13
1920Carpenter14

Family

Ella Josephine Snyder b. December 11, 1874, d. February 11, 1932
Marriage*Edward Irving Kunes married Ella Josephine Snyder on June 5, 1894 at Limestone, Cattaraugus Co., New York.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  4. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Edward Kunes obituary in the Jul 26, 1928 edition.
  5. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  7. [S3029] Erie Cemetery, Erie Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  9. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  10. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Edward Kunes obituary in the Jul 26, 1958 edition.
  11. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Edward Kunes obituary in the Jul 26, 192
    8 edition.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
  16. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  17. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.

James Albert Kunes1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
FatherWilliam Kunes1,7,4,6 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,7,4,6 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     James Albert Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4,5 His Social Security Number was 199-20-4947.4 He was born on October 30, 1864 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4,6 He married Mary A. Spangler on November 26, 1887 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.8,2,9 James Albert Kunes Blanchard's oldest man, James Albert Kunes, 87, died at 7 a.m. today at his home following a second stroke, which he suffered Friday. He had recovered from an earlier attack about 17 months ago, and had been able to be about his home as usual. Mr. Kunes was a farmer, and he and his wife had lived in their present home all of their married life. In his younger days had worked as a lumberman and scaler in the woods. He was a life-long resident of Blanchard. He was born Oct. 30, 1864, son of the late William and Frances Bechdel Kunes. He and his wife, the former Mary A. Spangler, were married nearly 65 yearsago. This is the first death in their immediate family. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Tessie L. Kunes, and five sons: Ray W., Howard; Blair A., McKeesport; S. Dewey, of Lock Haven; Vance R., and Carl at home; also nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers also survive; Harry C. and T. Milton, both of Blanchard. on December 10, 1951.6 He died on December 10, 1951 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.4,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania11
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 229, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania12
1940Dwelling 60, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania13

Occupation

1900Woods laborer10
1910Lumber woods jobber11
1920Farmer3
1930Farmer12

Family

Mary A. Spangler b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
Marriage*James Albert Kunes married Mary A. Spangler on November 26, 1887 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.8,2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Mary A. Kunes obituary in the Oct 1, 1956 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  8. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  9. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Sylvester D. Kunes obituary in the Nov 28, 1972 edition.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Tessie L. Kunes obituary in Oct 17, 1972 edition.

Sylvester Bethel Kunes1,2,3

M, b. August 27, 1871, d. July 13, 1901
FatherWilliam Kunes1,4,2 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,4,2 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Sylvester Bethel Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on August 27, 1871 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4,2 He died on July 13, 1901 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 29.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1900Woods laborer4

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Percy Cephas Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 22, 1873, d. April 20, 1946
FatherWilliam Kunes1,6,2,7,8,5 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,6,2,7,8,5 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Percy Cephas Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3 He married Tillie J. Beatty.3 Percy Cephas Kunes was born on October 22, 1873 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth year of 1874.6,4,5 He died on April 20, 1946 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1910Dwelling 22, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 179, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 217, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 56, District 41-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1900Woods laborer6
1910Public road laborer2
1920Woods laborer9
1930Odd jobs laborer10
1940School janitor11

Family

Tillie J. Beatty b. May 18, 1882, d. December 4, 1954
Marriage*Percy Cephas Kunes married Tillie J. Beatty.3 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  8. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Sheridan Kunes obituary in Feb 27, 1937 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Croskey Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1876, d. December 18, 1956
FatherWilliam Kunes6,1,7,3,8,9,4 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel6,1,7,3,8,9,4 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     His Social Security Number was 210-01-8223.4 Harry Croskey Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.10,4 He was born on January 25, 1876 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 7, 1876.1,11,2,4 He married Emma Mae Frick on September 13, 1904 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.12,10,3 Harry Croskey Kunes died on December 18, 1956 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 100, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania13
1920Dwelling 114, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania14
1930Dwelling 152, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania15
1940Dwelling 26, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania16

Occupation

1900Woods laborer1
1910General store retail merchant13
1920Woods laborer14
1930Brick layer15
1940Brick company laborer16

Family

Emma Mae Frick b. May 5, 1876, d. October 7, 1956
Marriage*Harry Croskey Kunes married Emma Mae Frick on September 13, 1904 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.12,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Sheridan Kunes obituary in Feb 27, 1937 edition.
  10. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  12. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Emma Frick Kunes obituary in the Oct 9, 1956 edition.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Donald Milton Kunes obituary in Apr 24, 1976 edition.
  18. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.

Rosa Mae Kunes1,2,3

F, b. October 10, 1878, d. August 14, 1950
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2,4,3 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,4,3 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Rosa Mae Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5,3 She was born on October 10, 1878 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,6,3 As of circa 1902,her married name was Bowles.7 She married William Armstrong Bowles circa 1902.5,4,3,7 Rosa Mae Kunes died on August 14, 1950 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.5,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 2, District 217, Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1910Dwelling 51, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1920Dwelling 119, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 156, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 29, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10

Family

William Armstrong Bowles b. August 29, 1876, d. December 25, 1953
Marriage*Rosa Mae Kunes married William Armstrong Bowles circa 1902.5,4,3,7 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  5. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Milton Kunes1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 16, 1882, d. October 13, 1960
FatherWilliam Kunes1,2,8,9,10,6 b. March 27, 1839, d. August 24, 1914
MotherFances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel1,2,8,9,10,6 b. July 17, 1840, d. April 9, 1917
     Thomas Milton Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,6 His Social Security Number was 164-30-0854.7 He was born on May 16, 1882 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,4,5,7 He married Marian Louise Riddle on June 10, 1915 at Pleasant Gap, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,11,12,6,13 Thomas Milton Kunes died on October 13, 1960 at Washington, D.C., at age 78.6 He Thomas Milton Kunes, 78, Blanchard merchant 50 years, and former postmaster there, died yesterday at 9 a.m. at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C. Mr. Kunes had been spending winters recently with his son-in-law and daughter, Major and Mrs. Harold F. Stevenson, 9610 Sunderland Road, Silver Spring, Md. They left Blanchard about a month ago High School. Mr. Kunes suffered a heart at evening at the Stevenson home, according to word received here. He was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital where death ensued. Milton Kunes was one of ten sons in the family of William and Frances Bechdel Kunes. The brothers had one sister. He was born May 16, 1882 in Blanchard, and is the last surviving of the family. He retired from business several years ago and sold his goods at auction. An active Presbyterian Church member, he served as an elder and trustee, former pianist and organist at the Beech Creek church, which he attended. He belonged to Masonic bodies in Lock Haven. As a young man he attended Hiram College in Ohio, to take a business course. His wife, the former Marian Riddle of Pleasant Gap, died in December, 1946. His daughter, Jean, and one granddaughter are his only immediate survivors.

KUNES - Serviees will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bechdel Funeral Home for Thomas Milton Kunes, 78, of Blanchard, who died Thursday, Oct. 13, 1960, at 9:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C. The Rev Timothy W. Held will officiate. Interment, Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard. on October 14, 1960.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 187, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 22, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 120, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania14
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania15
1940Dwelling 30, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania16

Occupation

1900Grocery clerk1
1910General store retail merchant2
1920Retail merchant14
1930Retail grocery merchant15
1940Grocery worker16

Family

Marian Louise Riddle b. February 24, 1890, d. December 1, 1946
Marriage*Thomas Milton Kunes married Marian Louise Riddle on June 10, 1915 at Pleasant Gap, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,11,12,6,13 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Thomas Milton Kunes obituary in the Oct 14, 1960 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Sheridan Kunes obituary in Feb 27, 1937 edition.
  11. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  12. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Marian Kunes obituary in Dec 3, 1946 edition.
  13. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Tillie J. Beatty1

F, b. May 18, 1882, d. December 4, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 166-14-7127.2 Tillie J. Beatty was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,1 She married Percy Cephas Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel.3 Tillie J. Beatty was born on May 18, 1882 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,1,2 As of March 26, 1902,her married name was Kunes.4 She married Clyde William Kunes, son of James A. Kunes and Mary Catherine Stover, on March 26, 1902 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,1 Tillie J. Beatty died on December 4, 1954 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 32, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 179, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 231, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 62, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8

Family 1

Percy Cephas Kunes b. October 22, 1873, d. April 20, 1946
Marriage*Tillie J. Beatty married Percy Cephas Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel.3 

Family 2

Clyde William Kunes b. September 27, 1875, d. March 12, 1937
Marriage*Tillie J. Beatty married Clyde William Kunes, son of James A. Kunes and Mary Catherine Stover, on March 26, 1902 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,1 

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Armstrong Bowles1,2,3,4

M, b. August 29, 1876, d. December 25, 1953
     William Armstrong Bowles was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was born on August 29, 1876 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He married Rosa Mae Kunes, daughter of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, circa 1902.1,5,2,6 William Armstrong Bowles died on December 25, 1953 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 119, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 156, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 29, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1910Railroad brakeman6
1920Coal dealer7
1930Weight and measure inspector8
1940State highway maintenance9

Family

Rosa Mae Kunes b. October 10, 1878, d. August 14, 1950
Marriage*William Armstrong Bowles married Rosa Mae Kunes, daughter of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, circa 1902.1,5,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Frances Shaw Kunes obituary in the Apr 10, 1917 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Marian Louise Riddle1,2,3,4

F, b. February 24, 1890, d. December 1, 1946
     Marian Louise Riddle was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 She was born on February 24, 1890 at Pleasant Gap, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4 As of June 10, 1915,her married name was Kunes.5 She married Thomas Milton Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, on June 10, 1915 at Pleasant Gap, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,2,3,4 Marian Louise Riddle died on December 1, 1946 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.2,4 She LOCK HAVEN — Mrs. Marian Kunes, wife of T. Milton Kunes, of Blanchard, died suddenly Sunday night, Dec. 1, 1946. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Miss Jean Kunes, at home; and a brother, W. R. Riddle, of Philadelphia. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home with interment in the Babtist Cemetery at Blanchard. on December 3, 1946.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 30, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

Thomas Milton Kunes b. May 16, 1882, d. October 13, 1960
Marriage*Marian Louise Riddle married Thomas Milton Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, on June 10, 1915 at Pleasant Gap, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Marian Kunes obituary in Dec 3, 1946 edition.
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Thomas Milton Kunes obituary in the Oct 14, 1960 edition.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull1

F, b. May 19, 1861, d. March 1, 1911
     Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull was buried at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on May 19, 1861 at Pennsylvania.3,1 As of circa 1880,her married name was Kunes.3 She married Simon Cameron Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, circa 1880.3,1 Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull died on March 1, 1911 at Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 224, District 39, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania3
1910Dwelling 48, District 41, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

Simon Cameron Kunes b. December 2, 1859, d. May 19, 1940
Marriage*Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull married Simon Cameron Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, circa 1880.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9990] Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Roxie May/Mae Kunes1,2,3,4

F, b. May 7, 1882, d. December 25, 1958
FatherSimon Cameron Kunes1,2,5,3 b. December 2, 1859, d. May 19, 1940
MotherAbigail Mae "Abbie" Stull1,2,3,4 b. May 19, 1861, d. March 1, 1911
     Roxie May/Mae Kunes was buried at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.3,6 She was born on May 7, 1882 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 As of circa 1914,her married name was Smith.7 She married Mark George Smith circa 1914.7,3 Roxie May/Mae Kunes died on December 25, 1958 at Ridgeway, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 224, District 39, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 48, District 41, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 322, District 10, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 337, District 11, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 72, District 24-12, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1900Paper mill worker1

Family

Mark George Smith b. November 19, 1887, d. May 8, 1957
Marriage*Roxie May/Mae Kunes married Mark George Smith circa 1914.7,3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9990] Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Nelle F. "Nellie" Kunes1,2,3,4

F, b. January 13, 1889, d. May, 1983
FatherSimon Cameron Kunes1,2 b. December 2, 1859, d. May 19, 1940
MotherAbigail Mae "Abbie" Stull1,2 b. May 19, 1861, d. March 1, 1911
     Nelle F. "Nellie" Kunes was buried at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.4 Her Social Security Number was 193-09-1553.5 She was born on January 13, 1889 at Pennsylvania.1,5 She died in May, 1983 at Pennsylvania at age 94.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 224, District 39, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 48, District 41, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 322, District 10, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 337, District 11, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 72, District 24-12, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania3

Occupation

1910Dry goods store clerk2
1920Paper mill stenographer6
1930Paper mill stenographer7
1940Paper mill laborer3

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9990] Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mark George Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 19, 1887, d. May 8, 1957
     Mark George Smith was buried at Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,2 He was born on November 19, 1887 at Wilcox, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.4,5,6,2 He married Roxie May/Mae Kunes, daughter of Simon Cameron Kunes and Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull, circa 1914.1,2 Mark George Smith died on May 8, 1957 at Conewango, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.4,2 He Mark Smith, 69, of Johnsonburg, a former Wilcox resident, died Wednesday morning at the Warren General hospital, where he had been a patient for seven weeks. Mr. Smith, who was born November 19, 1887 at Wilcox, was employed for 40 years as a filter, operator for the New York and Pennsylvania Co. He was a member of the Johnsonburg Baptist church and was a past Noble Grand of the Johnsonburg I.O.O.F. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Johnsonburg, with the Rev. Howard Pierce officiating. Interment will be in Wardvale cemetery. on May 9, 1957.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 10, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 337, District 11, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 72, District 24-12, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1920Chauffeur7
1930Paper mill truck driver1
1940Paper mill water operator8

Family

Roxie May/Mae Kunes b. May 7, 1882, d. December 25, 1958
Marriage*Mark George Smith married Roxie May/Mae Kunes, daughter of Simon Cameron Kunes and Abigail Mae "Abbie" Stull, circa 1914.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S9990] Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the Mark Smith obituary in the May 9, 1957 edition.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary A. Spangler1,2

F, b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Mary A. Spangler was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,2 She was born on July 21, 1867 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of November 26, 1887,her married name was Kunes.5 She married James Albert Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, on November 26, 1887 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5,3,1 Mary A. Spangler died on September 30, 1956 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.3,2 She Services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bechdel Funeral Home in Beech Creek for Mrs. Mary A. Kunes, 89, of Blanchard, widow of James Albert Kunes, who died at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 1956 at her home. The Reverend J.M. Dick will officiate. Interment, Christian Cemetery, Blanchard. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.
Bechdel Funeral Home. on October 1, 1956.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 229, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 60, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10

Family

James Albert Kunes b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
Marriage*Mary A. Spangler married James Albert Kunes, son of William Kunes and Fances Shaw "Fannie" Bechdel, on November 26, 1887 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Sylvester D. Kunes obituary in the Nov 28, 1972 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Mary A. Kunes obituary in the Oct 1, 1956 edition.
  4. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Tessie L. Kunes obituary in Oct 17, 1972 edition.

Raymond William "Ray" Kunes1,2,3

M, b. June 21, 1887, d. March 31, 1962
FatherJames Albert Kunes1,4 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler1,4 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Raymond William "Ray" Kunes was buried at Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,5 His Social Security Number was 168-07-1818.6 He was born on June 21, 1887 at Eagleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,7,3,5,6 He married Clara Hawlie Wyland on December 30, 1906 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.8,9 Raymond William "Ray" Kunes died on March 31, 1962 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.3,5 He Howard - Raymond W. Kunes, 74, of Howard, died Saturday, March 31, 1962, in the Lock Haven Hospital. Born June 21, 1887, at Blanchard, he had resided at Howard for the past 45 years. In 1956 he retired from the Valley View Lime Co. at Jacksonville where he had been employed for 20 years. He was a member of the United Church of Christ. He was a member of the Moose Lodge at Bellefonte. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy Noll and Mrs. Frederick Pletcher, both of Howard; a sister, Tessie, of Blanchard; four brothers, Carl and Vance, both of Blanchard; Blair, of McKeesport, and Dewey, of Lock Haven; and two grandchildren. The Rev. james brown will conduct the services. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bechdel's at Beech Creek. Burial will be in Schenck Cemetery, Howard. Friends may call at the funeral home. on April 2, 1962.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 62, District 22, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania10
1920Dwelling 63, District 25, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania11
1930Dwelling 120, District 16, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania12
1940Dwelling 192, District 14-18, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania13

Occupation

1910Brickwords laborer10
1920Railroad brakeman11
1930Brickyard laborer12
1940Stone quarry laborer13

Family

Clara Hawlie Wyland b. January 22, 1888, d. May 14, 1954
Marriage*Raymond William "Ray" Kunes married Clara Hawlie Wyland on December 30, 1906 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3170] Schencks Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  5. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Raymond W. Kunes obituary in Apr 2, 1962 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Clara Wyland Kunes obituary in May 14, 1954 edition.
  9. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.

Blair Allen/Allan Kunes1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 19, 1889, d. July 20, 1962
FatherJames Albert Kunes1,8,9,6,4 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler1,8,9,6,4 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Blair Allen/Allan Kunes was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.10,3,6,5 His Social Security Number was 715-18-8769.4 He was born on August 19, 1889 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,11,2,10,3,6,4,5 He married Ethel Charlotte Bitner on June 26, 1916 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.12,6,7 Blair Allen/Allan Kunes died on July 20, 1962 at McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.10,3,6,5 He McKEESPORT - Blair Allen Kunes, 72, a Blanchard native and a resident of McKeesport the past 46 years died suddenly at his home yesterday. Mr. Kunes was a retired brakeman for the McKeesport connecting railroad. He was born in Blanchard. He manried the former Ethel C. Bitner, Beech Creek, who survives. Mr. Kunes was a World War I veteran, serving with the Metropolitan Barracks 370, White Oak. Pa. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Dorothy Esterday, McKeesport; a sister, Miss Tessie Kunes, Blanchard; and three brothers, Karl and Vance, Blanchard, and Dewey, Lock Haven. Services will be Monday in McKeesport. on July 25, 1962.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8
1920Dwelling 6, District 195, Ward 3, McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania13
1930Dwelling 296, District 672, McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania14
1940Dwelling 88, District 2-277, McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania15

Occupation

1910Brickyard laborer8
1920Steam railroad worker13
1930Steam railroad brakeman14
1940Steel corperation bookman15

Family

Ethel Charlotte Bitner b. June 30, 1889, d. 1982
Marriage*Blair Allen/Allan Kunes married Ethel Charlotte Bitner on June 26, 1916 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.12,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S2995] Jefferson Memorial Park, Allegheny Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Blair Allen Kunes obituary in Jul 25, 1962 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Dorothy M. Easterday obituary in May 14, 2007 edition.
  17. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Tessie Louise Kunes1,2,3,4

F, b. March 13, 1891, d. October 15, 1972
FatherJames Albert Kunes1,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler1,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Tessie Louise Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.8 Her Social Security Number was 203-20-7065.10 She was born on March 13, 1891 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,10,3 As of April 20, 1910,her married name was Bechdel.11 She married Burns Crider Bechdel on April 20, 1910 at Welland, Ontario, Canada.11 As of June 27, 1936,her married name was Robb.4 Tessie Louise Kunes married Merrill James Robb on June 27, 1936 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.4 Tessie Louise Kunes died on October 15, 1972 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.3 She BLANCHARD - Miss Tessie L. Kunes, 81, who died Sunday at 10:40 p.m. at the Lock Haven Hospital Extended Care Unit was born here March 13, 1891, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Spangler Kunes. She is survived by two brothers, S. Dewey Kunes, of Lock Haven, and Karl T. Kunes, Blanchard. She was a membr of the Blanchard Church of Christ. Miss Kunes had been employed as a housekeeper all her life. Nieces and nephews are her only other survivors. on October 17, 1972.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 229, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 60, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1930Seamstress7

Family 1

Burns Crider Bechdel b. July 10, 1887, d. September 28, 1963
Marriage*Tessie Louise Kunes married Burns Crider Bechdel on April 20, 1910 at Welland, Ontario, Canada.11 

Family 2

Merrill James Robb b. April 6, 1899, d. June, 1976
Marriage*Tessie Louise Kunes married Merrill James Robb on June 27, 1936 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Tessie L. Kunes obituary in Oct 17, 1972 edition.
  4. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S9992] Unknown compiler, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1937.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vance Rutherford Kunes1,2,3,4

M, b. November 26, 1892, d. February 13, 1964
FatherJames Albert Kunes1,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler1,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Vance Rutherford Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 205-07-0466.10 He was born on November 26, 1892 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,10,11,3 He died on February 13, 1964 at Avis Boro, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.3 He KUNES — Services for Vance R. Kunes, 72, of Blanchard, who was killed in an accident at 7.50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 1964 at Avis, will be Sunday at 2.30 p.m. at the Bechdel Funeral Home, Beech Creek. The Rev. James C. Brown will officiate. Interment, Christian Cemetery, Blanchard. on February 15, 1964.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 229, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 60, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1920Sawmill laborer6
1930Road construction laborer7
1940Road construction laborer8

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Vance R. Kunes obituary in Feb 15, 1964 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Sylvester Dewey Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 18, 1898, d. November 26, 1972
FatherJames Albert Kunes1,2,6,7,8,9 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler1,2,6,7,8,9 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 159-14-8008.10 Sylvester Dewey Kunes was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.7 He was born on April 18, 1898 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,10,4 He married Gladys Ella Probst on May 20, 1920 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.7,3 Sylvester Dewey Kunes died on November 26, 1972 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.7 He Sylvester D. Kunes, 74, of 17 Spring Street, Lock Haven, died Monday at 1:45 p.m. in Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. He had been a patient since October 16 and in failing health for three years. Mr. Kunes was a native of Blanchard, so of the late Albert and Mary Spangler Kunes. He came to Lock Haven 50 years ago and retired 9 years ago from a 20 year employment at the New York & Penna. Co. Before that he worked for the North American Refractories Company and earlier in life as a woodsman. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys E. Probst; two sons and three daughters, Robert C. Kunes and Mrs. Pauline J. DeMarte, Lock Haven, William R. kunes, Avis; Mrs. Marjorie E. Poorman, Castanea, and Mrs. Barbara Sweetland, Mineral Wells, Texas; a brother Carl T. Kunes, Blanchard, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Announcement - November 30, 1973, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Yost Funeral Home. on November 28, 1972.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 124, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 10, District 20, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania11
1940Dwelling 41, District 18-27, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1920Sawmill laborer6
1930Waiter11
1940W.P.A. laborer12

Family

Gladys Ella Probst b. February 7, 1900, d. June 21, 1994
Marriage*Sylvester Dewey Kunes married Gladys Ella Probst on May 20, 1920 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4651] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Sylvester D. Kunes obituary in the Nov 28, 1972 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Tessie L. Kunes obituary in Oct 17, 1972 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3180] Centre Daily Times, From the Pauline J. DeMarte obituary in the Mar 2, 1996 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Marjorie E. Kunes Poorman obituary in Jun 25, 2019 edition.

Karl Tifney Kunes1

M, b. May 11, 1901, d. August 22, 1976
FatherJames Albert Kunes2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. October 30, 1864, d. December 10, 1951
MotherMary A. Spangler2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 21, 1867, d. September 30, 1956
     Karl Tifney Kunes was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.9 His Social Security Number was 202-09-6083.10 He married Rosella M. Ertley.11 Karl Tifney Kunes was born on May 11, 1901 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.10,1,12 He died on August 22, 1976 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.13,12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 65, District 24, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 186, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 229, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania4
1940Dwelling 60, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1920Sawmill laborer3
1930Road construction laborer4
1940Auto mechanic6

Family

Rosella M. Ertley b. January 22, 1921, d. September 25, 1981
Marriage*Karl Tifney Kunes married Rosella M. Ertley.11 

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Sylvester D. Kunes obituary in the Nov 28, 1972 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Albert Kunes obituary in a Dec 10, 1951 edition.
  8. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Tessie L. Kunes obituary in Oct 17, 1972 edition.
  9. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3180] Centre Daily Times, From the Rozella M. Kunes obituary in the Sep 28, 1981 edition.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html

Burns Crider Bechdel1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 10, 1887, d. September 28, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 205-01-2009.2,6 Burns Crider Bechdel was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He was born on July 10, 1887 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,6,4,5 He married Tessie Louise Kunes, daughter of James Albert Kunes and Mary A. Spangler, on April 20, 1910 at Welland, Ontario, Canada.1 Burns Crider Bechdel died on September 28, 1963 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.2

Family

Tessie Louise Kunes b. March 13, 1891, d. October 15, 1972
Marriage*He married Tessie Louise Kunes, daughter of James Albert Kunes and Mary A. Spangler, on April 20, 1910 at Welland, Ontario, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S9992] Unknown compiler, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1937.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clara Hawlie Wyland1,2

F, b. January 22, 1888, d. May 14, 1954
     Clara Hawlie Wyland was buried at Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3,2 She was born on January 22, 1888 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of December 30, 1906,her married name was Kunes.1 She married Raymond William "Ray" Kunes, son of James Albert Kunes and Mary A. Spangler, on December 30, 1906 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 Clara Hawlie Wyland Mrs. Clara Wyland Kunes, 66, wife of Ray W. Kunes, Howard, died at 9 a.m. today at the Lock Haven Hospital, of hypostatic pneumonia. On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Kunes fell at her home, tripping over a rug which was being laid. She broke her hip bone, and was admitted to the hospital the same day. Pneumonia developed later. A lifelong resident of Howard, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Blanche Wyland. She was a member of the Howard Evangelical United Brethren Church, and the Patriotic Order of America. She and Mr. Kunes would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 1956. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Noll and Mrs. Frederick Pletcher, of Howard; two grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Lester and Herbert Wyland and Mrs. Bessie Bryan, of Howard, and Mrs. Miriam Corman, of Bellefonte. on May 14, 1954.1 She died on May 14, 1954 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 62, District 22, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania4
1920Dwelling 63, District 25, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 120, District 16, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 192, District 14-18, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Raymond William "Ray" Kunes b. June 21, 1887, d. March 31, 1962
Marriage*Clara Hawlie Wyland married Raymond William "Ray" Kunes, son of James Albert Kunes and Mary A. Spangler, on December 30, 1906 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Clara Wyland Kunes obituary in May 14, 1954 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S3170] Schencks Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.