Is this the same PA Salsgiver family?
I would not give a plug nickle for the total accuracy of the information below, but it may help someone.
First Generation
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1. John George SALSGIVER. Born in 1774 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1860 in Pennsylvania.
He married Mary Martha ZERN. Born in 1777 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1859 in Pennsylvania.
They had one child:
2 i. Jacob (ca1797-)
Second Generation
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Family of John George SALSGIVER (1) & Mary Martha ZERN
2. Jacob SALSGIVER. Born ca 1797 in Pennsylvania. age 53 in 1850. . .
He married Catherine HOPKINS, daughter of William HOPKINS (1784-1822) & Sarah THOMPSON (1782-). Born ca 1801 in Pennsylvania. age 50 in 1850.
They had:
3 i. Sarah H. (ca1828-1902)
May have been others.
Third Generation
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Family of Jacob SALSGIVER (2) & Catherine HOPKINS
3. Sarah H. SALSGIVER. Born ca 1828 in Indiana Co., PA. Died on 1 Jan 1902.
Other relationships: Sarah married first (Joseph?) WILSON. They had:
i. John Samuel WILSON. Born 26 Aug 1844.Died in 23 Dec 1908 in Venango Co., PA. Buried in Mount Collins Cem., Tionesta, Forest Co., PA. He married Ellen KEEFER in 1871, and her sister, Sarah Elizabeth on 3 Jul 1876. Born in 1852. Died in 1884.1 Buried in Mount Collins Cem., Tionesta, Forest Co., PA. Child: Mabel F. NELLIS. Born 1881. Died 1882. Buried with her parents.
ii. HenryWILSON. Born 31 Jan 1847. Census of1870, with Seth and his wife, Henry is listed as a stepson, a disadvantaged person.
iii.William WILSON. Born on 31 Jan 1847 in PA. Died on 8 May 1912 in PA. Buried in Degolia, McKean Co., PA. He married Sarah Jane MYERS, on 5 Feb 1868 in Tylersburg, PA. Born on 26 Jul 1850 in Tylersburg, PA. Died on 6 Mar 1925. Buried in Degolia, McKean Co., PA. His father’s name was listed as Joseph on William’s death certificate. They had the following children:
i. Sarah Sophia 'Annie'. Born in 1869 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1952 in Pennsylvania.She married SHONTS. They had four children.
2 ii. Emeline Almedia WILSON. Born in 1871 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1924 in Pennsylvania. She married LINENDOLL. They had four children. One of their grandchildren was Doris L. who married SHEARER. Address: 260 HEDSTROM DR, AMHERST NY 14226. Phone/FAX: 1993.
iii. Lowell Ellworth. Born in 1873 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1938 in Michigan.
iv. Howard Monroe. Born in 1875 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1952 in Florida.
v. Cora Eliza. Born in 1879 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1941 in Washington. She married LEARN. They had one child.
vi. Viola Leticha. Born in 1882 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1969 in Pennsylvania.
vii. Blanche Prudence. Born in 1883 in Pennsylvania. Died in 1977 in Washington. She married LEARN.They had five children.
viii. Harry William. Born in 1893. Died in 1950 in Pennsylvania.
She married 1787. Seth S. NELLIS, son of Robert NELLIS (ca1795-) & Mary SNOW, ca 1849. Born ca 1825/1826 in Pennsylvania. On the census for Pinegrove, Venango Co., PAin 1850. Seth, Sarah, John, W. Henry, Henry, and Robert. No ages given. On the census for Wilmington, Mercer Co., PA in 1860. On the census for Tylersburg, Elk Twp., Clarion Co., PA in 1870. Seth 45, Sarah 45, Robert 20, Jacob 15, Daniel 13, Charles 8, George 6, and Washington 3. Died bef 1895. .
Questions: The connection of Seth to these parents is circumstantial based on the assumption that he was named after his grandfather Seth Snow.
They had the following children:
4 i. Robert C. (1850-1918)
5 ii. Isabella (ca1854-)
6 iii. Jacob (1856-1906)
iv. Daniel S. Born ca 1857. Resided in Eagle Rock, Venango Co., PAin 1898. Died aft 1911. Alive in 1912.
v. Charles F. Born in Apr 1861 in Cranberry, Venango Co., PA. Resided in Farmington, Clarion Co., PA in 1898. Resided in Greene, Forest Co., PA in 1900. Occupation: Lumberman.
He married Mary E. WEAVER, daughter of Thomas WEAVER & Ann C. (WEAVER), on 11 Feb 1888 in Clarion Co., PA. Born in May 1860 in Washington, Clarion Co., PA.
7 vi. George M. (ca1862-)
8 vii. Norman Washington (ca1867-)
Fourth Generation
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Family of Sarah H. SALSGIVER (3) & 1787. Seth S. NELLIS
4. Robert C. NELLIS. Born on 8 Apr 1850 in Pennsylvania. On the census for Elk Twp., Clarion Co., NY in 1880. Robert 27, Roseanne 22, Lawrence 7, Cyrus 5, Lillian 3, Mary 2, and Robert 6 months. All born in PA. . Died on 20 Dec 1918. Buried in Methodist Cem., Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA. Occupation: Coal miner or broommaker.
He married Roseanna FRAIN. Born in Apr 1856. Died in 1908 in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA.
Questions: Death date may be too early. Did she die in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA or Lilydale, NY?
Other relationships: Roseanna second married Zephaniah PHILLIPS.
They had the following children:
9 i. Lawrence Duncan (ca1873-1952)
ii. Cyrus/Silas. Born in 1875.
Children: Cyrus had at least one daughter. They may have raised a daughter of Ester Nellis.
iii. Lillian. Born in 1877. Died in 1889 in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA.
iv. Mary. Born ca 1878.
Questions: Mary may have married John LONG2. She had a son and daughter, Lynn LONG, who died in her late teens. They may have lived New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA or Cassadaga, Chautauqua Co., NY.3
v. Robert E. Born on 4 Nov 1879. Died on 25 Apr 1899 in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA.
vi. Amanda.
Children: Amanda had several children, lived on the Ohio/Pennsylvania border.
She married John Benton MONG, son of Henry MONG & Mary J. (MUNG), on 24 Aug 1899 in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA. Born ca 1872.
5. Isabella NELLIS. Born ca 1854.
She married Joseph MEALY. Born ca 1848. On the census for Tionesta, Forest Co., PA in 1870. Made a land sale in 1876 in Farmington Twp., Clarion Co., PA. to her mother. On the census for Farmington Twp., Clarion Co., PA in 1880. On the census in 1870. Daniel NELLIS, 11, was living with them. Occupation: Farmer.
They had the following children:
i. Charles S. Born ca 1871.
ii. Oliver C. Born ca 1872.
iii. George. Born ca 1876.
iv. Oliver C. Born ca 1879.
6. 4092. Jacob NELLIS. Born on 9 Oct 1856 in Pennsylvania. Emigrated in 1882 to Canada. On the census for Ontario in 1901. Died on 20 Apr 1906 in Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,Ontario. Buried in Wilmer Cem, Sydenham Village, Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,ON. Religion: Methodist. Cause of death: Kidney failure. . .
He married Martha VAN KOUGHNETT, daughter of Elijah VAN KOUGHNETT & Elizabeth Maria GREEN, on 29 Jun 1883 in Newboro, Leeds Co., Ontario.4 Born on 8 Aug 1863 in Ontario. Died ca 1931. Buried in Wilmer Cem., Sydenham Village, Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,ON. Religion: Anglican.
They had the following children:
i. Francis Edward. Born on 28 Oct 1884 in Ontario. Died in 1947 in Frontenac Co., ON. Buried in Sydenham Cem., Loughborough Twp., Frontenac Co., ON. Occupation: Miner. Religion: Methodist.
He married Violet WHALEN, daughter of Alfred WHALEN & Susan CARR, on 8 Feb 1909 in Newboro, Leeds Co., ON.4 Born ca 1890. Buried in Sydenham Cem., Loughborough Twp., Frontenac Co., ON. Occupation: Domestic servant. Religion: Baptist.
ii. Daniel. Born on 26 Jul 1885 in Ontario.
iii. George. Born on 12 Jun 1887 in Ontario.
10 iv. Oliver Clement (1889-1967)
v. Sarah. Born on 20 Mar 1891 in Ontario.
vi. John. Born on 26 Feb 1894 in Ontario.
Questions: May have married Mary Phillips.
vii. Silve/Silva. Born on 5 Jan 1896 in Ontario.
viii. Helen. Born on 27 Aug 1897 in Ontario. Resided in Collins Bay, ON in 1965.
Other relationships: George was Helen’s second husband.
Questions: Who was her first husband?
She married George GREAVETT.
ix. Blake. Born on 12 May 1899 in Ontario.
x. James. Born in 1901 in Ontario. Died on 17 Aug 1971 in Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario.
xi. Robert. Born on 26 Jun 1903 in Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,Ontario. Died on 26 Jun 1903 in Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,Ontario. Buried in Wilmer Cem., Sydenham Village, Loughboro, Frontenac Co.,ON.
7. George M. NELLIS. Born ca Nov 1862 in Venango Co., PA. On the census for Clarion Co., PA in 1900. Richland Twp. ? Resided in St. Petersburg, PA in 1910. Occupation: Photographer.
He first married Mamie K. (NELLIS), on 12 Mar 1888. Died on 20 Dec 1907/1908.
They had the following children:
i. Rose I. Born in Sep 1888.
ii. Vina. Born in Jul 1890.
11 iii. Roy M. (1893-1975)
He second married Mary A. McCLEARY, daughter of D. L. McCLEARY & Margaret (McCLEARY), on 19 Jun 1910 in Clarion Co., PA. Born ca 1858 in Clarion Co., PA. Resided in Emlenton, PA in 1910. Occupation: Seamstress.
8. Norman Washington NELLIS. Born ca 1867.
Child:
12 i. Norman Wayne
Fifth Generation
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Family of Robert C. NELLIS (4) & Roseanna FRAIN
9. Lawrence Duncan NELLIS. Born ca 1873 in East Hickory, Forest Co., PA. Resided in Shippenville, Clarion Co., PA in 1891. Died in 1952 in Titusville, Venango Co., PA.3 Buried in Jerusalem Corners, Venango Co., PA.5 1872-1952. Occupation: Shingle miller, laborer.
Questions: This family needs more research.
He first married Della A. REARICH, daughter of Jacob W. REARICH & Elizabeth Jane FOSTER, ca 29 May 1891 in Clarion Co., PA.4 Born on 23 Jan 1869 in Whitesburg, Armstrong Co., PA. Died on 23 Mar 1909 in Armstrong Co., PA.4 40y 2m 0d. Buried on 25 Mar 1909 in Harkleroad Cem., Kittanning, Armstrong Co., PA. Occupation: Laborer. Name issues: Name spelled a variety of ways including Rairick. Cause of death: from burns. e-mail: [email protected].
Census: 1880, Green Twp., Forest Co., PA, Duncan 35, (Sic) Lena 27, Oliver 4, and Alice 1 month. (all born in PA).
Lawrence was last known to be at Halton on the Clarion River, PA.
1910, Cowanshannock, Armstrong Co., PA Goldie, Effie, Freda, Robert S.
1920, Venango Co., PA, Lawrence, Maud 45, Charles 19, Harry 14, Owen 7, Arthur 5 and [Lair Prody 6 and Thomas Prody 8 stepsons].
They had the following children:
i. Esther
ii. Golda J. (ca1893-)
iii. Effie (ca1894-)
iv. Robert S. (ca1898-)
v. Jerry (1898-1966)
vi. Charles Nelson (1903-1969)
vii. Harry (ca1906-)
Lawrence had to have his father’s consent to married.
He second married Maude M. PRODY. Born in 1874 in France. Died in 1950. Buried in Jerusalem Corners, Oil Creek Twp., Venango Co., PA. Immigrated in 1889 to USA. naturalized.
They had the following children:
i. Owen C. (ca1913-)
ii. Arthur F. (1914-1980)
Family of 4092. Jacob NELLIS (6) & Martha VAN KOUGHNETT
10. Oliver Clement NELLIS. Born on 13 Jan 1889 in Sydenham Village, Loughborough, Frontenac Co.,Ontario. Died on 19 Jan 1967 in St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario.
He first married Rose Mary TAYLOR, ca 1920. Born ca 1901. Died ca 1925. Resided in Selkirk, Manatoba.
They had the following children:
i. Donald Oliver (1922-)
ii. Clifford Douglas (1923-)
He second married Violet Stewart TAYLOR, daughter of Unknown TAYLOR.
He third married Vers Lillian MOWCHENKO.
Family of George M. NELLIS (7) & Mamie K. (NELLIS)
11. Roy M. NELLIS. Born on 4 May 1893. Died in Jan 1975.7 Resided in Rouseville, Venango Co., PA. Soc. Sec. #: 170-14-7200 PA.
He married Esther L. BROWN, daughter of Charles Henry BROWN & Ella M. HENDERSON. Born on 4 Sep 1903 in Rouseville, Venango Co., PA. Died ca 27 Dec 1980. Obituary published on 27 Dec 1980 in NH, Venango Co., PA. Buried in Rynd Farm Cem., Venango Co., PA. Religion: Rouseville United Methodist.
They had one child:
i. George M.
Family of Norman Washington NELLIS (8)
12. Norman Wayne NELLIS.
Child:
i. Eleanor B.
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