Pauline Elizabeth Gabriel1,2

F, b. June 28, 1910, d. January 25, 2004
     Pauline Elizabeth Gabriel was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her Social Security Number was 211-09-6602.4 She was born on June 28, 1910 at James City, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Johnston.5 She married Shannon Grant Johnston, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, circa 1928.3,5 Pauline Elizabeth Gabriel died on January 25, 2004 at Pennsylvania at age 93.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 95, District 22, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 147, District 42-28, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Shannon Grant Johnston b. October 17, 1906, d. February 23, 1994
Marriage*Pauline Elizabeth Gabriel married Shannon Grant Johnston, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, circa 1928.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  3. [S3118] Forest Lawn Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Shannon Donald Johnston1,2

M, b. October 12, 1928
FatherShannon Grant Johnston1,3 b. October 17, 1906, d. February 23, 1994
MotherPauline Elizabeth Gabriel1,3 b. June 28, 1910, d. January 25, 2004
     Shannon Donald Johnston was born on October 12, 1928 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 95, District 22, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 147, District 42-28, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clara Alberta Johnston1,2

F, b. March 18, 1932, d. December 18, 2001
FatherJohn Edwin Johnston1,2 b. October 14, 1908, d. June 8, 1992
MotherBernice A. Barber1,2 b. February 18, 1914, d. July 27, 1996
     Clara Alberta Johnston was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her Social Security Number was 195-24-6373.2 She was born on March 18, 1932 at Pennsylvania.1 As of July 11, 1952,her married name was Besecker.3 She married William Leroy Besecker Sr. on July 11, 1952.2,4 Clara Alberta Johnston died on December 18, 2001 at Pennsylvania at age 69.2,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 287, District 42-45, Wetmore Township, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

William Leroy Besecker Sr. b. June 6, 1928
Marriage*Clara Alberta Johnston married William Leroy Besecker Sr. on July 11, 1952.2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3119] Mount Tabor Cemetery, McKean 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marjorie A. Eck

F, b. October 29, 1926, d. February 23, 2012
     Marjorie A. Eck was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on October 29, 1926. As of June 8, 1962,her married name was Johnston.1 She married John Edwin Johnston, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, on June 8, 1962.1 Marjorie A. Eck died on February 23, 2012 at age 85.

Family

John Edwin Johnston b. October 14, 1908, d. June 8, 1992
Marriage*She married John Edwin Johnston, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, on June 8, 1962.1 

Citations

  1. [S3119] Mount Tabor Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com

William Leroy Besecker Sr.1,2

M, b. June 6, 1928
     William Leroy Besecker Sr. was born on June 6, 1928 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Clara Alberta Johnston, daughter of John Edwin Johnston and Bernice A. Barber, on July 11, 1952.3,1

Family

Clara Alberta Johnston b. March 18, 1932, d. December 18, 2001
Marriage*William Leroy Besecker Sr. married Clara Alberta Johnston, daughter of John Edwin Johnston and Bernice A. Barber, on July 11, 1952.3,1 
Child

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. [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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Leroy Besecker Jr.1

M, b. October 1, 1958, d. October 12, 1958
FatherWilliam Leroy Besecker Sr.1 b. June 6, 1928
MotherClara Alberta Johnston1 b. March 18, 1932, d. December 18, 2001
     William Leroy Besecker Jr. was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on October 1, 1958 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on October 12, 1958 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.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.

Marie V. Unknown

F, b. January 3, 1909, d. July 5, 2005
     Marie V. Unknown was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 Her Social Security Number was 169-09-8769.2 She was born on January 3, 1909 at Pennsylvania.2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Johnson.3 She married Wade Arthur Johnson, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, circa 1928.3 Marie V. Unknown died on July 5, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 96.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 133, District 19, Wetmore Township, McKean Co., Pennsylvania3
1940Dwelling 323, District 42-30, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

Wade Arthur Johnson b. March 24, 1910, d. October 12, 1992
Marriage*Marie V. Unknown married Wade Arthur Johnson, son of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, circa 1928.3 

Citations

  1. [S3119] Mount Tabor Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

LeRoy "Roy" Gibson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 3, 1908, d. December 26, 1995
     LeRoy "Roy" Gibson was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 191-10-0761.6 He was born on February 3, 1908 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.4,6,5 He married Doris A. Johnston, daughter of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, on July 16, 1960 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 LeRoy "Roy" Gibson died on December 26, 1995 at Pennsylvania at age 87.6

Family

Doris A. Johnston b. March 15, 1914, d. October 31, 2005
Marriage*He married Doris A. Johnston, daughter of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter, on July 16, 1960 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Leda Anita Murray obituary in the Nov 5, 2002 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doris Johnson Gibson obituary.
  3. [S3119] Mount Tabor Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Harold Henry Erickson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 13, 1907, d. October 29, 1957
     Harold Henry Erickson was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He married Doris A. Johnston, daughter of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter.1 Harold Henry Erickson was born on March 13, 1907 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,5 He died on October 29, 1957 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 50.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 208, District 42-32, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1940Toy factory worker6

Family

Doris A. Johnston b. March 15, 1914, d. October 31, 2005
Marriage*Harold Henry Erickson married Doris A. Johnston, daughter of Arthur Wade Johnston and Effie Blanche Porter.1 
Children
  • Paul Erickson1
  • Judith A. Erickson1,6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doris Johnson Gibson obituary.
  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. [S3119] Mount Tabor Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  5. [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.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Victor H. Compton1,2,3

M, b. September 23, 1908, d. November 12, 1990
     Victor H. Compton Mount Jewett, PA. - Victor H. Compton, 82, of Bridge Street died Monday (Nov. 12, 1990) in his home. Born September 23, 1908 in Friendship, N.Y., he was a son of Roy E. and Charlotte Short Compton. On Jan. 3, 1939, in Degolia, he married the former Viola Porter, who died Nov. 4, 1986. Mr. Compton was employed in construction before retiring in 1965. He was a member of the Mount Jewett Sportsman's Club and a social member of the Mount Jewett American Legion and VFW Post. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emil (Charlotte) Streich of Ridgeway; five sons, Frank Compton of Warren, John Compton and Donald Compton, both of Hazel Hurst, Roy Compton and James Compton, both of Bradford; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Henry A. Howard Funeral Home, Mount Jewett, where funeral and committal services will be held Thursday, Nov., 15, 1990 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Lee, pastor of the Mount Jewett and Hazel Hurst United Methodist churches, will officiate. Burial will be in the Bridgeview Cemetery, Mount Jewett.3 He was buried at Bridge View Cemetery, Mount Jewett, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He was born on September 23, 1908 at Friendship, Allegany Co., New York.3 He married Viola C./K. Porter, daughter of John Ark Porter and Ethel Jane Walters, on January 3, 1939 at DeGolia, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3 Victor H. Compton died on November 12, 1990 at Mount Jewett, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 162, District 42-36, Lewis Run, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Occupation

1940Oil field laborer1

Family

Viola C./K. Porter b. January 8, 1917, d. November 4, 1986
Marriage*Victor H. Compton married Viola C./K. Porter, daughter of John Ark Porter and Ethel Jane Walters, on January 3, 1939 at DeGolia, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3095] Bridge View Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Victor H. Compton obituary.
  4. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the John Victor Compton obituary in the Jun 4, 2013 edition.

Harold Wayne Porter1,2,3,4

M, b. January 27, 1931, d. March 1, 1988
FatherJohn Ark Porter1,2 b. May 29, 1891, d. September 4, 1959
MotherEthel Jane Walters1,2 b. December 17, 1893, d. March 26, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 195-24-5721.2 Harold Wayne Porter was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He was born on January 27, 1931 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He died on March 1, 1988 at age 57.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 162, District 42-36, Lewis Run, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  4. [S3032] Rose Hill Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Gerald Eugene Porter1,2

M, b. August 31, 1932, d. April, 1988
FatherJohn Ark Porter1,2 b. May 29, 1891, d. September 4, 1959
MotherEthel Jane Walters1,2 b. December 17, 1893, d. March 26, 1955
     Gerald Eugene Porter was buried at Redclyffe Methodist Cemetery, Redclyffe, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 197-28-7603.2 He was born on August 31, 1932 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died in April, 1988 at Pennsylvania at age 55.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 162, District 42-36, Lewis Run, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2956] Redclyffe Methodist Cemetery, Forest Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hulings&GSfn=robert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=40&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=5091453&CRid=228165&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frank G. Compton1,2

M, b. January 16, 1935, d. January 13, 2005
FatherFrank Sluga4
MotherViola C./K. Porter1,3,4,5 b. January 8, 1917, d. November 4, 1986
     Frank G. Compton was buried at Bridge View Cemetery, Mount Jewett, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2 His Social Security Number was 168-54-2262.6 He was born on January 16, 1935 at Smethport, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.6,4 He died on January 13, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 69.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 162, District 42-36, Lewis Run, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3095] Bridge View Cemetery, McKean Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Victor H. Compton obituary.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the John Victor Compton obituary in the Jun 4, 2013 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Anna Loretta Porter1

F, b. September 22, 1927, d. January 5, 1928
FatherJohn Ark Porter1 b. May 29, 1891, d. September 4, 1959
MotherEthel Jane Walters1 b. December 17, 1893, d. March 26, 1955
     Anna Loretta Porter was born on September 22, 1927 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 She died on January 5, 1928 at Foster, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.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.