Arthur Lawrence McCombie1,2,3,4

M, b. December 5, 1900, d. May 8, 1982
     Arthur Lawrence McCombie was buried at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, 1926 Saltwell Road, Dover, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.4 His Social Security Number was 183-09-1160.5 He and Jeanette E. Dodson were divorced.4 Arthur Lawrence McCombie married Jeanette E. Dodson, daughter of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter. Arthur Lawrence McCombie was born on December 5, 1900 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.5,2,3 He died on May 8, 1982 at Stark Co., Ohio, at age 81.5,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 29, District 51-51, Greenwood, Steuben Co., New York6

Occupation

1940Gas well tool dresser6

Family

Jeanette E. Dodson b. June 1, 1910, d. September 27, 1990
Divorce*Arthur Lawrence McCombie and Jeanette E. Dodson were divorced.4 
Marriage* Arthur Lawrence McCombie married Jeanette E. Dodson, daughter of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  4. [S9845] Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, Tuscarawas Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Pearl Himes1

F, b. April 6, 1921, d. December 15, 1943
     Helen Pearl Himes was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Sigel, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 She was born on April 6, 1921 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.1 As of 1938,her married name was Dodson.2 She married Allison Andrew Dodson Sr., son of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter, in 1938.1,2 Helen Pearl Himes died on December 15, 1943 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 22.1,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Pearl Dodson, who succumbed in the Brookville Hospital at 5:15 a.m., December 15, were held from the Reitz Funeral Home on Friday, December 17, with Rev. Perry E. Pyle officiating and interment in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Mrs. Dodson was born April 1921, and was united in marriage with Allison A. Dodson, of Brookville in 1938. To this union was born a son, Andrew Eugene, who survives with his father. on December 23, 1943.2

Family

Allison Andrew Dodson Sr. b. March 21, 1917, d. August 23, 2001
Marriage*She married Allison Andrew Dodson Sr., son of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter, in 1938.1,2 
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. [S9283] Brookville American , The, From the Helen Pearl Dodson obituary in the Dec 23, 1943 edition.
  3. [S9283] Brookville American , The, From the Andrew Eugene Dodson, Sr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2009 edition.

Rose Dodson1

F, b. October 31, 1942, d. October 31, 1942
FatherAllison Andrew Dodson Sr.1 b. March 21, 1917, d. August 23, 2001
MotherHelen Pearl Himes1 b. April 6, 1921, d. December 15, 1943
     Rose Dodson died on October 31, 1942 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1 She was born on October 31, 1942 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny 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.

Roger Henry Dodson1,2,3,4

M, b. December 4, 1958, d. November 28, 1978
FatherAndrew Eugene “Gene” Dodson Sr.1 b. June 17, 1939, d. July 12, 2009
MotherSharon Boyd3
     His Social Security Number was 281-64-1990.5 Roger Henry Dodson was buried at Birmingham Cemetery, Birmingham, Erie Co., Ohio.3 He was born on December 4, 1958 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio.6,7,5,2,8,3,4 He died on November 28, 1978 at Camp Lejeune, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 19.7,2,8,3,4 He Lance Corporal Roger H. Dodson, 19, died after he was struck with a pop bottle in a fight in Onslow County, North Carolina. Lance Corporal Dodson, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, died at the Naval Regional Medical Center there. According to Chief of Detectives, Billy Woodward, of the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department, Dodson and two civilian men got into a fight in the Howerton Apartments, Highway 17, south of Jacksonville, North Carolina. “He died of a brain concussion caused by a blow to the head with a soft drink bottle,” said Detective Woodward. Andrew Wilson, 19, was arrested and charged with murder. Another suspect, Ronnie Walker, was being sought. Born in Lorain Ohio, Lance Corporal Dodson attended Vermilion High School, Vermilion Ohio, prior to enlisting in the Marines. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in January, 1977, and underwent boot training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He received courses in basic plumbing and water supply at Camp Lejeune prior to being sent to Okinawa, where he was attached to the Third Marine Division. After returning from Okinawa, he reported for duty with the Second Engineer Battalion, based at Camp Lejeune. Survivors included his mother, Mrs. Sharon Boyd, Birmingham Ohio; his father, Andrew Dodson, Lorain Ohio; a brother, Andrew Jr., Vermilion Ohio; a half-sister, Marie Dodson, Lorain Ohio; a step-sister, Darlene Boyd; and step-brothers, Terry and Rick Boyd, all of West Virginia; grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Klinger, Vermilion Ohio; and grandfather, Allison Dodson, Erie Pennsylvania. Calling hours and services with military rites were held at the Fisher Funeral Home, Vermilion Ohio, with Reverend Robert Harmon of the Birmingham Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Birmingham Cemetery, Birmingham Ohio. on November 30, 1978.3

Citations

  1. [S9283] Brookville American , The, From the Andrew Eugene Dodson, Sr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6785] Elyria Chronicle Telegram, From the Roger H. Dodson obituary in the Nov 30, 1978 edition.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S4557] Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Indexers and Volunteers, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013.

John Francis Carr II1,2

M, b. December 14, 1918, d. November 4, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 172-16-0354.3 John Francis Carr II was buried at Saint Johns Cemetery, Stanton, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Betty June Dodson, daughter of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter.3 John Francis Carr II was born on December 14, 1918 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 He died on November 4, 1996 at Pennsylvania at age 77.1,3,4

Family

Betty June Dodson b. June 6, 1919, d. May 26, 1996
Marriage*He married Betty June Dodson, daughter of Strickland Andrew Dodson and Lenora Audrey "Nora" Porter.3 

Citations

  1. [S9847] Saint Johns Cemetery, Jefferson Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Fred LeRoy Knapp1,2,3

M, b. March 1, 1904, d. March 8, 1976
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,4,2 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,4,2 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 208-09-0206.5 Fred LeRoy Knapp was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.6 He was born on March 1, 1904 at Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2,5,3 He married Bessie Aola Slocum on December 23, 1929 at Chautauqua Co., New York.2 Fred LeRoy Knapp died on March 8, 1976 at Pennsylvania at age 72.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 58, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 3, District 28, Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania4
1930Dwelling 57, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 37, District 62-24, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1930Oil pumper7
1940Oil field pumper8

Family

Bessie Aola Slocum b. August 20, 1908, d. March 8, 2004
Marriage*Fred LeRoy Knapp married Bessie Aola Slocum on December 23, 1929 at Chautauqua Co., New York.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3093] Warren County Memorial Park, Warren Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Marie Knapp Perry obituary in the Mar 24, 2020 edition.

Harold J. Knapp1

M, b. circa 1907
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Harold J. Knapp was born circa 1907 at Pennsylvania.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 58, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Susie Leona Knapp1,2,3

F, b. July 8, 1909, d. December, 1991
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,4,5,2,3 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,4,5,2,3 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 176-10-6770.3 Susie Leona Knapp was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.6 Her married name was Dykes.7 She married George Robert Dykes.7 Susie Leona Knapp was born on July 8, 1909 at Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2 She and George Robert Dykes were divorced before April, 1940.8 Susie Leona Knapp died in December, 1991 at Pennsylvania at age 82.3,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 58, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 3, District 28, Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania4
1930Dwelling 32, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 327, District 62-26, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

George Robert Dykes b. July 11, 1904, d. March, 1982
Marriage*Susie Leona Knapp married George Robert Dykes.7 
Divorce* Susie Leona Knapp and George Robert Dykes were divorced before April, 1940.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S3024] Barnes Cemetery, Warren Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Shirley A. Silvis obituary in the Apr 27, 2016 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Evelyn Pearl Knapp1,2,3,4

F, b. August 12, 1912, d. May 14, 1946
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,2,5,3,4 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,2,5,3,4 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Evelyn Pearl Knapp was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.3 She Mrs. Evelyn Black, aged 33, of Sheffield, died last night at the Community hospital where she had been a patient since Monday when she was admitted in a diabetic coma. Mrs. Black had been seriously ill and hospitalized here from time to time during the past year. She leaves, her husband, Sherman J. Black and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Knapp, of Sheffield. The remains were taken to the Borden Funeral home at Sheffield.4 Her married name was Black.3 She married Sherman Joseph Black.3,4 Evelyn Pearl Knapp was born on August 12, 1912 at Blue Jay, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.3 She died on May 14, 1946 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 33.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 3, District 28, Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 32, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 327, District 62-26, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Saleslady5

Family

Sherman Joseph Black b. May 16, 1909, d. August 21, 1975
Marriage*Evelyn Pearl Knapp married Sherman Joseph Black.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the Evelyn Black obituary in the May 15, 1946 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harold Deforest Knapp1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 16, 1916, d. April 25, 1975
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,6,2 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,6,2 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Harold Deforest Knapp was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.7 His Social Security Number was 176-10-6257.2 He married Orpha Alfreda Lawson.5 Harold Deforest Knapp was born on October 16, 1916 at Youngsville, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4,8,5 He died on April 25, 1975 at age 58.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 3, District 28, Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 32, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Orpha Alfreda Lawson b. May 5, 1919, d. November, 1989
Marriage*Harold Deforest Knapp married Orpha Alfreda Lawson.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5375] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6358] Trinity Memorial Gardens, Charles Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Della R. Knapp1

F, b. September 12, 1918, d. May, 1973
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,2 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,2 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Della R. Knapp was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her Social Security Number was 173-14-7670.4 She was born on September 12, 1918 at Pennsylvania.4 She died in May, 1973 at Pennsylvania at age 54.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 3, District 28, Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 32, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3093] Warren County Memorial Park, Warren Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Betty Marie Knapp1,2,3

F, b. November 26, 1920, d. July 9, 1993
FatherJohn Henry Knapp1,4,2 b. September 15, 1873, d. August 3, 1944
MotherCarrie F. Porter1,4,2 b. May 22, 1886, d. January, 1976
     Betty Marie Knapp was buried at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Calvert Co., Maryland.5 Her Social Security Number was 176-12-3487.2 She was born on November 26, 1920 at Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 As of October 20, 1941,her married name was McDonald.3 She married George William McDonald on October 20, 1941 at Washington, D.C..3 Betty Marie Knapp died on July 9, 1993 at Maryland at age 72.2,5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 32, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 327, District 62-26, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

George William McDonald b. April 30, 1918, d. November 20, 2003
Marriage*Betty Marie Knapp married George William McDonald on October 20, 1941 at Washington, D.C..3 
Child

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. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4550] Southern Memorial Gardens, Calvert Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Robert Dykes1,2

M, b. July 11, 1904, d. March, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 209-03-4299.3 George Robert Dykes was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Susie Leona Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.4 George Robert Dykes was born on July 11, 1904 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He and Susie Leona Knapp were divorced before April, 1940.5 George Robert Dykes died in March, 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 77.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 35, District 62-24, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Oil field pumper5

Family

Susie Leona Knapp b. July 8, 1909, d. December, 1991
Marriage*George Robert Dykes married Susie Leona Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.4 
Divorce* George Robert Dykes and Susie Leona Knapp were divorced before April, 1940.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3024] Barnes Cemetery, Warren Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Shirley A. Silvis obituary in the Apr 27, 2016 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Shirley Ann Dykes1,2,3

F, b. July 6, 1935, d. April 25, 2016
FatherGeorge Robert Dykes1,2 b. July 11, 1904, d. March, 1982
MotherSusie Leona Knapp1,2 b. July 8, 1909, d. December, 1991
     Shirley Ann Dykes was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on July 6, 1935 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Silvis.3 She married Edward L. Silvis on May 26, 1972 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 Shirley Ann Dykes died on April 25, 2016 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.2 She Shirley A. Silvis, 80, of Plum Street, Warren, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Rouse Home, where she had resided for the last nine and a half years. Shirley was born July 6, 1935, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Susan (Knapp) Dykes. Shirley was a telephone operator for Bell of Pennsylvania, retiring after 36 years. She was a member of the Pleasant Community Church, where she served on the prayer chain for the sick and shut in members. In addition to her church family and friends, Shirley is survived by her husband of 43 years, Edward L. Silvis, whom she married at the Nazarene Church of Warren; and two cousins, Marie Perry, of Warren, and Valerie Murphy, of Bradford. Services will be private, at held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Barnes Cemetery. on April 27, 2016.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 327, District 62-26, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Edward L. Silvis b. July 31, 1938, d. April 9, 2018
Marriage*Shirley Ann Dykes married Edward L. Silvis on May 26, 1972 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Shirley A. Silvis obituary in the Apr 27, 2016 edition.
  3. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Edward L. Silvis obituary in the Apr 10, 2018 edition.

Bessie Aola Slocum1,2

F, b. August 20, 1908, d. March 8, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 208-20-6476.3 Bessie Aola Slocum was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.4 She was born on August 20, 1908 at Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 26, 1908.1,2,3 As of December 23, 1929,her married name was Knapp.1 She married Fred LeRoy Knapp, son of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on December 23, 1929 at Chautauqua Co., New York.1 Bessie Aola Slocum died on March 8, 2004 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 95.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 5, Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 37, District 62-24, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Fred LeRoy Knapp b. March 1, 1904, d. March 8, 1976
Marriage*Bessie Aola Slocum married Fred LeRoy Knapp, son of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on December 23, 1929 at Chautauqua Co., New York.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
  2. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3093] Warren County Memorial Park, Warren Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Marie Knapp Perry obituary in the Mar 24, 2020 edition.

Sherman Joseph Black1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 16, 1909, d. August 21, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 206-09-7763.7 Sherman Joseph Black was buried at North Forest Cemetery, Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.4 He married Evelyn Pearl Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.1,2 Sherman Joseph Black was born on May 16, 1909 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,5,7 He died on August 21, 1975 at Pennsylvania at age 66.3,4,7

Family

Evelyn Pearl Knapp b. August 12, 1912, d. May 14, 1946
Marriage*He married Evelyn Pearl Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.1,2 

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. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the Evelyn Black obituary in the May 15, 1946 edition.
  3. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  4. [S9750] North Forest Cemetery, Forest Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  6. [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.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George William McDonald1,2,3

M, b. April 30, 1918, d. November 20, 2003
     George William McDonald was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.3 His Social Security Number was 577-09-6754.2 He was born on April 30, 1918 at Washington, D.C..1,2,4 He married Betty Marie Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on October 20, 1941 at Washington, D.C..1 George William McDonald died on November 20, 2003 at Florida at age 85.2,4,5

Family

Betty Marie Knapp b. November 26, 1920, d. July 9, 1993
Marriage*He married Betty Marie Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on October 20, 1941 at Washington, D.C..1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6516] Florida Memorial Gardens, Brevard Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marie Knapp1,2

F, b. January 27, 1931, d. March 23, 2020
FatherFred LeRoy Knapp1,2 b. March 1, 1904, d. March 8, 1976
MotherBessie Aola Slocum1,2 b. August 20, 1908, d. March 8, 2004
     Marie Knapp was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on January 27, 1931 at Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of June 27, 1958,her married name was Perry.2 She married Norman Francis Perry on June 27, 1958.2 Marie Knapp died on March 23, 2020 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.2 She Marie Knapp Perry, 89, formerly of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2020 after an extended illness. Marie was born January 27, 1931 in Lynch, PA. She was the daughter of Fed and Bess Slocum Knapp. She was a graduate of Bradford High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Clarion College. Marie taught English at Beaty Jr. High School and was the school librarian at Warren Area High School and then at Youngsville High School, from which she retired in 1994. Marie is survived by her daughter, Ann Perry of Menlo Park, CA, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Valerie Murphy of Bradford, PA and her husband of 36 years, Norman Perry, whom she married June 27, 1958. Due to current restrictions there will be no public visitation or service at this time. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. on March 24, 2020.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 37, District 62-24, Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Norman Francis Perry b. November 2, 1925, d. October 13, 1994
Marriage*Marie Knapp married Norman Francis Perry on June 27, 1958.2 
Child
  • Ann Perry2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3011] Warren Times-Observer, From the Marie Knapp Perry obituary in the Mar 24, 2020 edition.