Harriett Hulings Bash1,2,3,4

F, b. September 22, 1908, d. August 30, 1973
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,2,5,6,7,8 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,2,5,6,7,8 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 202-32-6110.9 Harriett Hulings Bash was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.4 She was born on September 22, 1908 at Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,9 As of July 10, 1939,her married name was Phelan.2 She married Paul Frederick Phelan on July 10, 1939 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2,8,3,4 Harriett Hulings Bash died on August 30, 1973 at Glenshaw, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.9,3 She Phelan - On Thursday, Aug. 30, 1973, Harriet Bash of Glenshaw Ave., Glenshaw, wife of the late Paul F. Phelan; mother of Polly Anderson, Rose Graham and Patrick Phelan; sister of Cora, Esther, James, Matthew and Hall Bash; grandmother of Laurie Phelan, Tom and Sara Graham. Memorial Service In The Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, Glenn Ave., Glenshaw, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. on September 2, 1973.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 28, Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1930Teacher7

Family

Paul Frederick Phelan b. February 20, 1913, d. November 1, 1970
Marriage*Harriett Hulings Bash married Paul Frederick Phelan on July 10, 1939 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2,8,3,4 
Children
  • Patrick Phelan10
  • Rose Ann Phelan10,3
  • Paula Harriet "Polly" Phelan10,3

Citations

  1. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Harriet Bash Phelan obituary in the Sep 2, 1973 edition.
  4. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Paul F. Phelan obituary in the Nov 3, 1970 edition.

James Hamilton Bash1,2

M, b. September 20, 1910, d. July 28, 1975
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,3,4,5,2 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,3,4,5,2 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 176-24-7360.6 James Hamilton Bash was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.7,8 He was born on September 20, 1910 at Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,6,9,10 He married Hilda Ann Gray on February 28, 1936 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 James Hamilton Bash died on July 28, 1975 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 64.9,8,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

Hilda Ann Gray b. June 24, 1906, d. December 7, 1982
Marriage*James Hamilton Bash married Hilda Ann Gray on February 28, 1936 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 

Citations

  1. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  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. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S8553] Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  10. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.

Matteson Lorenzo Bash1,2,3,4

M, b. March 15, 1917, d. September 30, 1986
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,5,6,7,8 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,5,6,7,8 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 184-16-5382.9 Matteson Lorenzo Bash was born on March 15, 1917 at Foxburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,9,4,10 He married Betty Isabelle Van Kirk on December 27, 1941 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1 Matteson Lorenzo Bash died on September 30, 1986 at San Diego Co., California, at age 69.2,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 167, District 63-3, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Betty Isabelle Van Kirk b. January 30, 1920, d. April 22, 1983
Marriage*Matteson Lorenzo Bash married Betty Isabelle Van Kirk on December 27, 1941 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  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. [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. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Betty Isabelle Van Kirk1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1920, d. April 22, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 554-02-4669.4 Betty Isabelle Van Kirk was born on January 30, 1920 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,3 As of December 27, 1941,her married name was Bash.1 She married Matteson Lorenzo Bash, son of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on December 27, 1941 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1 Betty Isabelle Van Kirk died on April 22, 1983 at San Diego Co., California, at age 63.2

Family

Matteson Lorenzo Bash b. March 15, 1917, d. September 30, 1986
Marriage*She married Matteson Lorenzo Bash, son of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on December 27, 1941 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

Paul Frederick Phelan1,2,3,4

M, b. February 20, 1913, d. November 1, 1970
     Paul Frederick Phelan was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.4 He was born on February 20, 1913 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 He married Harriett Hulings Bash, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on July 10, 1939 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,6,4 Paul Frederick Phelan died on November 1, 1970 at Glenshaw, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.2 He Memorial services for Paul F. Phelan, for 33 years a highway engineer and technical director with Koppers Co., Inc., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church. Mr. Phelan, 57, a registered professional engineer, died Sundav (Nov. 1) at his home, 601 Glenshaw Ave., Shaler Township. He started with Koppers as a highway engineer, became a consulting engineer and then manager of road materials in the technical services section of the company. Since 1958 he was technical director of road materials. He was a member of the American Road Builders' Association, the American Society for Testing Materials, the Highway Research Board, American Society of Civil Engineers, National Asphalt Pavement Association and various other engineering organizations. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he held membership in both Sigma Tau and Sigma Xi, honorary engineering fraternities. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Harriet B. Phefen; a son, Patrick Phelan; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Graham and Mrs. Paula Anderson; his father, Nicholas A. Phelan: two brothers, W. Russell and Michael Phelan; and a sister, Kathleen Phelan. on November 3, 1970.2

Family

Harriett Hulings Bash b. September 22, 1908, d. August 30, 1973
Marriage*He married Harriett Hulings Bash, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on July 10, 1939 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,6,4 
Children
  • Patrick Phelan2,6
  • Rose Ann Phelan2,6
  • Paula Harriet "Polly" Phelan2,6

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Paul F. Phelan obituary in the Nov 3, 1970 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  6. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Harriet Bash Phelan obituary in the Sep 2, 1973 edition.

Valjean "Jean" Bash1,2

F, b. August 15, 1913, d. November 8, 1969
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,3,4,2 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,3,4,2 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     Her name was legally changed to Valjean Olenn.5 Valjean "Jean" Bash was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.5 She was born on August 15, 1913 at Foxburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of August 14, 1937,her married name was Olejniczak.1 She married Stanley Joseph Olejniczak on August 14, 1937 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 Valjean "Jean" Bash died on November 8, 1969 at Canonsburg, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.2 She Jean Bash Olenn, 56, of Canonsburg, RD 2, Cecil Township, died at 4:15 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 1969, in Canonsburg General Hospital following a short illness. She was born August 15, 1913, in Foxburg, a daughter of Lorenzo and Elva Hall Bash. She was a Canonsburg area resident for the past 25 years. She was a member of the First U. P. Church of Washington and formerly associated with the Greenside U. F. Church of Canonsburg. Mrs. Olenn was a graduate of Trinity High School and received her B.A. and Master's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She was active in the field of sociology, being employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Western State School and Hospital and the Youth Development Center at Canonsburg, and the YDC at Waynesburg. Surviving are her husband, Stanley J. Olenn, of Canonsburg, RD 2; two sons: Stanley F. Olenn, of Silver Springs, Md., and J. Renn Olenn, of Boston, Mass; one daughter, Valjean, wife of Bernard Trumpower, of Ithaca, N.Y; three brothers: Hall Bash, of Washington; James, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Matteson, of Renton, Washington; three sisters: Cora Ann Bash and Esther Bash, both of Washington, R. D. 4, and Harriet, wife of Paul Phelan, of Glenshaw, and several nieces and nephews. on November 10, 1969.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania4
1940Dwelling 285, District 40-123, Hazleton, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Stanley Joseph Olejniczak b. May 31, 1912, d. March 4, 1979
Marriage*Valjean "Jean" Bash married Stanley Joseph Olejniczak on August 14, 1937 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children
  • Stanley F. Olenn2
  • J. Renn Olenn2
  • Valjean Mary Olenn2,6

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  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. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Stanley Joseph Olejniczak1,2

M, b. May 31, 1912, d. March 4, 1979
     Stanley Joseph Olejniczak was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 182-12-0697.4 His name was legally changed to Stanley J. Olenn.3,5 He was born on May 31, 1912 at Ohio.4,6 He married Valjean "Jean" Bash, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on August 14, 1937 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 Stanley Joseph Olejniczak died on March 4, 1979 at Carmichaels, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.4,5 He Stanley J. Olenn, of Carmichaels, who coached the Hazleton High School football team to consecutive undefeated seasons in 1938 and 1939 and the championship of the Big 15 Conference in 1939, died suddenly March 4. Survivors include sons Stanley F. Olenn, Bethel Part, J. Renn Olenn, Providence, R.I., a daughter, Mrs. Valjean Trumpower, Norwich, Vt. and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Knappenberger, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Helen Yantovith, Casa Dega, Fla. Memorial services were held in Canonsburg on Friday. on March 12, 1979.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 285, District 40-123, Hazleton, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1940Teacher and football coach6

Family

Valjean "Jean" Bash b. August 15, 1913, d. November 8, 1969
Marriage*Stanley Joseph Olejniczak married Valjean "Jean" Bash, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on August 14, 1937 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 
Children
  • Stanley F. Olenn7,5
  • J. Renn Olenn7,5
  • Valjean Mary Olenn7,6,5

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S9465] Unknown compiler, U.S., World War I Soldier Naturalizations, 1918.
  3. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5108] Standard-Speaker, From the Stanley J. Olenn obituary in the Mar 12, 1979 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.

Esther Lillis Bash1,2

F, b. November 22, 1906, d. August 5, 1999
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,3,4,5,6,7,2 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,3,4,5,6,7,2 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 200-01-3457.1 Esther Lillis Bash was born on November 22, 1906 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on August 5, 1999 at Pennsylvania at age 92.1,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 28, Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3
1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania4
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 167, District 63-3, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1930Sewing teacher5
1940Electric company sales promoter6

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Esther Lillis Bash birth record.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Taylor Hall Bash1,2,3

M, b. December 16, 1902, d. June, 1982
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,4 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,4 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 178-09-6518.5 Taylor Hall Bash and Grace Lenore Spence were divorced.6 Taylor Hall Bash was born on December 16, 1902 at Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He married Grace Lenore Spence on December 23, 1925 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.3 Taylor Hall Bash died in June, 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 79.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 28, Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 22, District 21, Hovey, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 236, District 63-133, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1930Railroad office clerk7
1940Novelty company salesman8

Family

Grace Lenore Spence b. June 16, 1908, d. March 22, 1960
Divorce*Taylor Hall Bash and Grace Lenore Spence were divorced.6 
Marriage* Taylor Hall Bash married Grace Lenore Spence on December 23, 1925 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bash-Spence marriage record.
  4. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Cora Ann Bash1,2,3,4

F, b. December 10, 1904, d. April 16, 1994
FatherLorenzo Dow Bash1,5,6,2,4 b. December 22, 1876, d. October 12, 1958
MotherElva Mary Hall1,5,6,2,4 b. February 22, 1876, d. November 25, 1958
     Cora Ann Bash was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her Social Security Number was 182-32-7098.7 She was born on December 10, 1904 at Pennsylvania.1,7 She died on April 16, 1994 at Pennsylvania at age 89.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 28, Richland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 11, District 22, Perry, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 24, District 2, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 167, District 63-3, Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania2

Occupation

1930Teacher6
1940Teacher2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9464] Daily Notes, The, From the Jean Bash Olenn obituary in the Nov 10, 1969 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Grace Lenore Spence1,2

F, b. June 16, 1908, d. March 22, 1960
     Her Social Security Number was 178-09-2736.2 Grace Lenore Spence was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 She and Taylor Hall Bash were divorced.2 Grace Lenore Spence was born on June 16, 1908 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of December 23, 1925,her married name was Bash.1 She married Taylor Hall Bash, son of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on December 23, 1925 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.1 Grace Lenore Spence died on March 22, 1960 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 51.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 21, Hovey, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania3
1940Dwelling 236, District 63-133, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1940Saleslady4

Family

Taylor Hall Bash b. December 16, 1902, d. June, 1982
Divorce*Grace Lenore Spence and Taylor Hall Bash were divorced.2 
Marriage* Grace Lenore Spence married Taylor Hall Bash, son of Lorenzo Dow Bash and Elva Mary Hall, on December 23, 1925 at Ohio Co., West Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bash-Spence marriage record.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

William Spence Bash1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 14, 1924, d. December 7, 1990
FatherTaylor Hall Bash1,2,3 b. December 16, 1902, d. June, 1982
MotherGrace Lenore Spence1,2,3 b. June 16, 1908, d. March 22, 1960
     William Spence Bash was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.5 His Social Security Number was 210-14-1651.2 He was born on January 14, 1924 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2,6,4 He married Mary Lewis on March 24, 1945 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.3,7 William Spence Bash died on December 7, 1990 at Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 66.2,6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 21, Hovey, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Mary Lewis b. April 20, 1924, d. July 27, 2017
Marriage*William Spence Bash married Mary Lewis on March 24, 1945 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.3,7 
Children
  • Mark W. Bash7
  • Sharon Bash7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  5. [S9462] Washington Cemetery, Washington Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S9463] Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, online www.piattandbarnhillfh.com, From the Mary L. Bash obituary.

Mary Lewis1,2

F, b. April 20, 1924, d. July 27, 2017
     Mary Lewis was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 She Mary L. Bash, 93, of Washington, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington. She was born April 20, 1924, in Washington, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Bessie Hazlett Lewis. Mrs. Bash studied at Washington Women's Seminary and went on to become the first woman school bus driver in Washington County. She later worked catalogue sales for Sears, from where she retired in 1985. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church, Amwell Township. Mrs. Bash volunteered at Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township. She enjoyed traveling, Washington Symphony Orchestra and playing cards. On March 24, 1945, she married William S. Bash, who died December 7, 1990. Surviving are a son, Mark W. Bash of Washington; a daughter, Sharon Ford of Washington; a brother, Richard L. (Rodell) Lewis of Washington; a sister, Elizabeth Sprague of Nazareth; three grandchildren, Scott A. Ford, Rhonda G. (Scott) Craig and Brian W. (Chalese) Bash; and four great-grandchildren, Morgan W. Webb, Margo H. Craig and Eli W. and Ava O. Bash. Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, is her former daughter-in-law, Debbie Bash. Friends will be received from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, with Pastor Linda Mankey officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.2 She was born on April 20, 1924 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of March 24, 1945,her married name was Bash.1 She married William Spence Bash, son of Taylor Hall Bash and Grace Lenore Spence, on March 24, 1945 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 Mary Lewis died on July 27, 2017 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 93.2

Family

William Spence Bash b. January 14, 1924, d. December 7, 1990
Marriage*She married William Spence Bash, son of Taylor Hall Bash and Grace Lenore Spence, on March 24, 1945 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children
  • Mark W. Bash2
  • Sharon Bash2

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S9463] Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, online www.piattandbarnhillfh.com, From the Mary L. Bash obituary.

Debra F. "Debbie" Duckworth1

F, b. February 28, 1954, d. October 3, 2013
     Debra F. "Debbie" Duckworth married Mark W. Bash, son of William Spence Bash and Mary Lewis.1 Debra F. "Debbie" Duckworth was buried at Pigeon Creek Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.1 She Debra F. "Debbie" Bash-Ford, 59, of Eighty Four, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, in her home. She was born February 28, 1954, in Elkins, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph and Rhonda Finlen Duckworth. Mrs. Bash-Ford was a 1972 graduate of Trinity High School. She and her husband, Denny, owned and operated Denny Ford Auto Service for many years, until their retirement in 2011. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed mowing grass, gardening and caring for other people. On February 2, 2012, in North Carolina, she married Denny Ford, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Brian W. (Chalese) Bash of Washington; a daughter, Rhonda (Scott) Craig of North Strabane Township; a stepson, Scott Ford of Washington; six brothers, Keith (Alba) Duckworth of Freedom, Kenny (Sue) Duckworth of Canonsburg, Mark (Donna) Finlen of Greensboro, N.C., Dominic (JoAnn) Waters, Bob (Becky) Waters and Matt (Lisa) Waters, all of Washington; three sisters, Susan Ealy of Washington, Elaine "Lanie" Waters of Monroeville and Joann (Bob) Howanec of Canonsburg; four grandchildren, Morgan Webb, Margo Craig and Eli and Ava Bash; her second mother, Elaine Duckworth of Houston; her first husband, Mark W. Bash; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Deceased is a brother-in-law, Cecil "Ed" Ealy. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 7. Interment will follow in Pigeon Creek Cemetery, Somerset Township.1 Her married name was Bash.1 She and Mark W. Bash were divorced.1 Debra F. "Debbie" Duckworth was born on February 28, 1954 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.1 She died on October 3, 2013 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.1

Family

Mark W. Bash
Marriage*She married Mark W. Bash, son of William Spence Bash and Mary Lewis.1 
Divorce* Debra F. "Debbie" Duckworth and Mark W. Bash were divorced.1 
Children
  • Brian W. Bash2
  • Rhonda Bash1

Citations

  1. [S9463] Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, online www.piattandbarnhillfh.com, From the Debra F. Bash-Ford obituary.
  2. [S9463] Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, online www.piattandbarnhillfh.com, From the Mary L. Bash obituary.