Ethan Edward Sell1,2

M, b. July 25, 2001, d. July 25, 2001
FatherTodd D. Sell1,2
MotherSteffanie Unknown1,2
     Ethan Edward Sell was buried at Starr Cemetery, Nineveh, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died on July 25, 2001 at Pennsylvania.2 He was born on July 25, 2001 at Pennsylvania.2

Citations

  1. [S9610] Rupert Funeral Homes, online www.rupertfuneralhomes.com, From the Barbara Grace Hall obituary.
  2. [S9579] Starr Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

Evan Gregory Sell1,2

M, b. July 25, 2001, d. July 25, 2001
FatherTodd D. Sell1,2
MotherSteffanie Unknown1,2
     Evan Gregory Sell was buried at Starr Cemetery, Nineveh, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died on July 25, 2001 at Pennsylvania.2 He was born on July 25, 2001 at Pennsylvania.2

Citations

  1. [S9610] Rupert Funeral Homes, online www.rupertfuneralhomes.com, From the Barbara Grace Hall obituary.
  2. [S9579] Starr Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

John Duane Greer1,2

M, b. March 22, 1951, d. April 8, 2018
FatherJohn Edward "Bud" Greer1,2 b. October 10, 1927, d. September 8, 2019
MotherFlorence Marilyn McElhattan1,2 b. February 4, 1928
     John Duane Greer was born on March 22, 1951 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died on April 8, 2018 at Seneca, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.2 He John Greer, 67, of Seneca, passed away peacefully at home, parents at his side, in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, April 8, 2018, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Born in March of 1951, in Knox, he was the son of John "Bud" and Marilyn Greer. He graduated from Oil City High School in 1969 and later attended Penn State University, Norwalk State Technical Institute and AWAI. on April 21, 2018.2

Citations

  1. [S9612] Hile-Best Funeral Home, online www.hilebest.com, From the John Edward Greer obituary.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John Duane Greer obituary in the Apr 21, 2018 edition.

Vesta Ellen Brake1

F, b. January 18, 1896, d. November 6, 1966
     Vesta Ellen Brake was buried at Beverly Hills Memorial Park, 1290 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.2,1 She was born on January 18, 1896 at West Virginia.2,1 She married Harrison Slater "Harry" Reed, son of James Calvin Reed and Margaret Delano "Maggie" Brannan, circa 1914.2,3 As of April 9, 1930,her married name was Reed.3 Vesta Ellen Brake died on November 6, 1966 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 70.2,1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 209, District 14, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 58, District 25-24, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia4

Family

Harrison Slater "Harry" Reed b. October 15, 1875, d. December 15, 1951
Marriage*Vesta Ellen Brake married Harrison Slater "Harry" Reed, son of James Calvin Reed and Margaret Delano "Maggie" Brannan, circa 1914.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vesta Ellen Reed death certificate.
  2. [S9603] Beverly Hills Memorial Park, Monongalia Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reed-Tolwinski marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Russell C. Reed death certificate.

Russell Calvin Reed1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 11, 1916, d. June 11, 1963
FatherHarrison Slater "Harry" Reed1,7,5,6 b. October 15, 1875, d. December 15, 1951
MotherVesta Ellen Brake1,7,5,6 b. January 18, 1896, d. November 6, 1966
     Russell Calvin Reed was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 233-34-2348.6 He was born on June 11, 1916 at Evenwood, Randolph Co., West Virginia.2,5,6 He married Caroline Dolores Tolwinski on October 6, 1945 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.5 Russell Calvin Reed died on June 11, 1963 at Barrackville, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 47.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 209, District 14, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 58, District 25-24, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Store delivery boy7

Family

Caroline Dolores Tolwinski b. June 19, 1922, d. October 24, 1997
Marriage*Russell Calvin Reed married Caroline Dolores Tolwinski on October 6, 1945 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.5 

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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  4. [S8780] Holy Cross Cemetery, Marion Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Reed-Tolwinski marriage record.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Russell C. Reed death certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Caroline Dolores Tolwinski1,2

F, b. June 19, 1922, d. October 24, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 235-20-4749.1 Caroline Dolores Tolwinski was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on June 19, 1922 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of October 6, 1945,her married name was Reed.2 She married Russell Calvin Reed, son of Harrison Slater "Harry" Reed and Vesta Ellen Brake, on October 6, 1945 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 Caroline Dolores Tolwinski died on October 24, 1997 at West Virginia at age 75.1,4

Family

Russell Calvin Reed b. June 11, 1916, d. June 11, 1963
Marriage*She married Russell Calvin Reed, son of Harrison Slater "Harry" Reed and Vesta Ellen Brake, on October 6, 1945 at Monogah, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 

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 Reed-Tolwinski marriage record.
  3. [S8780] Holy Cross Cemetery, Marion Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John William Bigley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 198-18-4295.3,7 John William Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,5 He was born on November 11, 1869 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,7,8 He married Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, daughter of James Calvin Reed and Margaret Delano "Maggie" Brannan, on June 16, 1899.5,9,6,3,10 John William Bigley died on December 1, 1961 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 92.3 He CLARION - John William Bigley, who was 92 years old on Veterans Day, November 11, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday at his residence, 148 N. Third, Ave. He was a retired station engineer for the United Natural Gas Company. Mr. Bigley was born in Paint Township in 1869, a son of the late John and Hannah Kelly Bigley. He was married June 16, 1899 to Catherine Reed who died February 23, 1942. He retired from UNG November 11, 1934. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Clarion. He joined the Clarion IOOF Lodge in 1902 and was a member of the Clarion Encampment. For many years he was custodian of the IOOF Lodge and a member of the Hall Association. Surviving are five sons, Floyd S. and Geary of Clarion, Charles E. of Brockport, Paul W. of Erie, Francis C. of San Mateo, Calif; three daughters and a foster daughter, Mildred Bigley at home, Mrs. C. S. (Helen) Porter of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. James (Catherine) Eberline of Clarion R D, and Mrs. J. R. McCaskill of Hartsville, S.C. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 28 grandchildren. In addition to his wife, a granddaughter, a grandson, five sisters and eight brothers are deceased. Friends are being received at the Goble Funeral home in Clarion from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Members of the IOOF Lodge will hold memorial services in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday. on December 2, 1961.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 69, District 18, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8
1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania11
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania12
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania13
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania14

Occupation

1900Day laborer8
1910Gas pumping station engineer11
1920Pumping station engineer12
1930Gas engine engineer13
1940Janitor14

Family

Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
Marriage*John William Bigley married Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, daughter of James Calvin Reed and Margaret Delano "Maggie" Brannan, on June 16, 1899.5,9,6,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  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. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  6. [S6249] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1845-1963.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Geary Cecil Bigley obituary.
  10. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  16. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  17. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.

Charles Emery Bigley1,2,3,4

M, b. February 3, 1902, d. January, 1980
FatherJohn William Bigley1,2,5,6,7,8 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,2,5,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Charles Emery Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 192-09-7853.9 He was born on February 3, 1902 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,9 He married Edna M. Carter on September 17, 1921 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,10 Charles Emery Bigley died in January, 1980 at Pennsylvania at age 77.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 341, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania11
1940Dwelling 38, District 16-7, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1920Grocery delviery boy6
1930Glass factoy laborer11
1940Glass factoy operator12

Family

Edna M. Carter b. June 20, 1902, d. March, 1983
Marriage*Charles Emery Bigley married Edna M. Carter on September 17, 1921 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  8. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy B. Dillon obituary.
  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. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna M. Carter1

F, b. June 20, 1902, d. March, 1983
     Edna M. Carter was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 Her Social Security Number was 063-44-5306.3 She was born on June 20, 1902 at Parker City, Randolph Co., Indiana.1,3 As of September 17, 1921,her married name was Bigley.1 She married Charles Emery Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, on September 17, 1921 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,4 Edna M. Carter died in March, 1983 at Monroe Co., New York, at age 80.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 341, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 38, District 16-7, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Charles Emery Bigley b. February 3, 1902, d. January, 1980
Marriage*Edna M. Carter married Charles Emery Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, on September 17, 1921 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy B. Dillon obituary.
  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. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Lavada Bigley1,2

F, b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
FatherJohn William Bigley1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 268-44-2191.4 Helen Lavada Bigley was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.9 She was born on October 14, 1907 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Porter.10 She married Chape S. Porter circa 1928.3,10 Helen Lavada Bigley died on December 31, 1998 at North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 91.4,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 200, District 23, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio10
1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio11

Family

Chape S. Porter b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
Marriage*Helen Lavada Bigley married Chape S. Porter circa 1928.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  8. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  9. [S9620] Forest Hill Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  13. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.

Francis Calvin Bigley Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 1, 1916, d. July 14, 1989
FatherJohn William Bigley1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 208-07-1634.1 Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 He married Billie Unknown. Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Mary Louise Smathers.11 Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. was born on November 1, 1916 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4,12 He died on July 14, 1989 at Arizona at age 72.1,13,12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1940Delivery clerk8

Family 1

Billie Unknown b. June 8, 1913, d. May, 1993
Marriage*Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Billie Unknown

Family 2

Mary Louise Smathers b. January 30, 1910, d. February, 1980
Marriage*Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Mary Louise Smathers.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3774] Sunland Memorial Park, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  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. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  10. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  11. [S9622] Telian Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/108729590/person/142130352205/facts.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S9429] Explore Venango, From the Gerald W. Bigley obituary in the Nov 7, 2014 edition.

Floyd Sylvester Bigley1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1901, d. March 31, 1966
FatherJohn William Bigley1,7,4,5,3,6 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,4,5,3,6 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 192-09-7837.8 Floyd Sylvester Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.9,3 He was born on January 14, 1901 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,8,3 He married Florence Marie Carter circa 1924.7,10,3,11 Floyd Sylvester Bigley died on March 31, 1966 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 342, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 18, District 16-6A, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1920Glass works machine worker5
1930Glass factoy laborer10
1940Milk bottle factory shift foreman12

Family

Florence Marie Carter b. April 11, 1905, d. February 27, 1995
Marriage*Floyd Sylvester Bigley married Florence Marie Carter circa 1924.7,10,3,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  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. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  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. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  7. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9616] Thomasville Times, The, From the Barbara Ann Bigley Stark obituary in the Nov 29, 2011 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.

Geary Cecil Bigley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 10, 1919, d. June 16, 2001
FatherJohn William Bigley1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Geary Cecil Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 192-09-7936.4 He Geary Cecil Bigley, 82, formerly of North Third Avenue, Clarion, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in the Mariner Nursing Center in Glen Burnie, Md. Born March 10, 1919, he was a son of John and Catherine Reed Bigley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Bigley formerly worked at the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bigley enjoyed carpentry and gardening. He was married to the former Betty J. Gilmore, who survives in Severna Park, Md. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Bigley of Cologne, Germany, and Richard Bigley of Glen Burnie, Md; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bigley was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery.2 He was born on March 10, 1919 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,5 He married Betty Jeanette Gilmore on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.2,3,12,6 Geary Cecil Bigley died on June 16, 2001 at Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 82.2,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Betty Jeanette Gilmore b. March 5, 1921, d. March 21, 2003
Marriage*Geary Cecil Bigley married Betty Jeanette Gilmore on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.2,3,12,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Geary Cecil Bigley obituary.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  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.
  10. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  11. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  12. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Betty J. Bigley obituary in the Mar 22, 2003dition.
  13. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Michael Bigley obituary in the Nov 10, 2005 edition.
  14. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sonya Lee Bigley obituary in the Dec 30, 1975 edition.

Paul William Bigley Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 12, 1911, d. April 18, 1972
FatherJohn William Bigley1,6,7,4,5 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,6,7,4,5 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 206-09-8041.8 Paul William Bigley Sr. was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, 1718 East Lake Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He married Gladys Evelyn Edmonds.9 Paul William Bigley Sr. and Gladys Evelyn Edmonds were divorced.5 Paul William Bigley Sr. married Helen Mikotowicz.5 Paul William Bigley Sr. was born on January 12, 1911 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,8,4,5 He died on April 18, 1972 at Pennsylvania at age 61.2,8,5 He Erie - Paul W. Bigler Sr., 61, of 2023 Fairmont Parkway in Erie, died April 18 in Hamot Medical Center. Born on January 12, 1911, in Clarion, he was the son of John W. and Catherine Reed Bigley. He had resided in Erie for the past 30 years and was an employe of the Hammermill Paper Company. He was a member of the Allied Trades Club, the Union Club, GCS Club and the LAPC Club. Surviving in addition to his wife, Helen Mikotowicz Bigley, are two sons, Paul W. Bigley Jr. of Rialto, Calif., and Roger K. Bigley of Harborcreek; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Evans of Lawrence Park and Mrs. Richard Richer of North East; two stepsons, Stanley and Richard Mikotowicz of Erie; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Richard Sheely of Erie; three brothers, Francis of San Francisco, Calif., Charles and Geary, both of Clarion; three sisters, Mrs. James Eberline and Miss Mildred Bigley, both of Clarion, and Mrs. Helen Porter of Canton, Ohio; and 19 grandchildren. A brother, Floyd S. Bigley, preceded him in death in 1966. Funeral services were held Saturday in the C. J. Dusckas Funeral Home in Erie with Howard Pape, pastor of Lawrence Park Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. on April 25, 1972.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 202, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer7
1940Laborer9

Family 1

Helen Mikotowicz
Marriage*Paul William Bigley Sr. married Helen Mikotowicz.5 

Family 2

Gladys Evelyn Edmonds b. December 29, 1914, d. December 6, 2004
Divorce*Paul William Bigley Sr. and Gladys Evelyn Edmonds were divorced.5 
Marriage* Paul William Bigley Sr. married Gladys Evelyn Edmonds.9 
Children
  • Roger K. Bigley5
  • Kathleen Bigley5
  • Joanne Bigley5,9
  • Paul William Bigley Jr.5,9

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S9613] Lakeside Cemetery, Erie Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.