Genealogy Report: Ancestors of David Eugene Scearce
Ancestors of David Eugene Scearce
8.Thomas Gaines Scearce230,231,232,233, born December 19, 1874 in Clay Village, Shelby County, KY234,235; died 1954 in Miami, Miccosukee County, FL236.He was the son of 16. Leonard George Scearce and 17. Martha Moyers.He married 9. Nannie Morgan Unknown in ?.
9.Nannie Morgan237,238,239,240, born 1875 in Frankfort, Franklin County, KY241; died 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY241.She was the daughter of 18. W.H. Morgan and 19. Icythena (?).
Notes for Thomas Gaines Scearce:
"On my (Joseph Paul Slifer, Jr.) U.S. Army reunion visit to Louisville, Kentucky in 1989 I visited Mary Rittenhouse (my cousin) and she and her husband took me to my grandfather's (Thomas Gaines Scearce) grave.Thomas Scearce's tombstone shows 1874 as his birth date.I looked at my photos, I noticed you had 1869 as his birth date."
Notes for Nannie Morgan:
Played organ for the 4th Avenue Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY.
Children of Thomas Scearce and Nannie Morgan are:
i. | Lillie Scearce242,243,244, born July 22, 1894 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY245; died January 06, 1991 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY245; married (1) (Mr.) Beckman Unknown in ?; born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married (2) "Doc" Hunter Unknown in ?; born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. |
Notes for Lillie Scearce: OBITUARY: Lillie Hunter Beckman, 96, of Lyndon Lane Nursing Center, died there Sunday. She was the former Lillie Scearce and a member of Beechmont Presbyterian Church. Survivors: three sons, Dr. Alex W. Hunter of Atlanta, Charles A. Hunter of Lake Worth, FL, and Richard T. Hunter; a daughter, Mary E. Rittenhouse; a sister, Virginia Besten; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 PM Tuesday, Arch L. Heady Hikes Point Funeral Home, 4109 Taylorsville Road.Burial: Cave Hill Cemetery.Visitation: after 1 PM Tuesday. Expressions of sympathy: church memorial fund. |
ii. | Flora Scearce245,246,247, born August 31, 1896 in Frankfort, Franklin County, KY248; died December 02, 1988 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA248; married Joseph Paul Slifer, Sr. December 1911 in ?248; born September 30, 1893 in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA248; died October 28, 1982 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA248. |
Notes for Flora Scearce: Flora had an all female orchestra from 1937 to 1963. |
4 | iii. | Richard Bayley Scearce, born November 05, 1896 in Bagdad, Shelby County, KY; died January 19, 1970 in York, York County, PA; married Anna Marie O'Donnell November 29, 1924 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. | ||
iv. | Virginia Scearce249,250, born December 27, 1909 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY251; died Unknown in ?; married Louis H. Besten, Sr. August 1929 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY251; born Unknown in ?; died May 02, 1965 in ?251. |
10.John Joseph O'Donnell252,253,254, born January 06, 1885 in Bayonne, Union County, NJ255,256; died Unknown in ?.He was the son of 20. Patrick J. O'Donnell and 21. Annie Duggan.He married 11. Frances Ellen Williamson February 15, 1906 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA256.
11.Frances Ellen Williamson257,258,259, born September 05, 1888 in Beaver Meadows, Carbon County, PA260,261; died September 30, 1961 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA262.She was the daughter of 22. William John Williamson and 23. Madge Dugan.
Marriage Notes for John O'Donnell and Frances Williamson:
John Joseph O'Donnell & Frances Williamson were married on February 15, 1906 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception located in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
Sponsors were James O'Donnell & Julia Boyle.
Children of John O'Donnell and Frances Williamson are:
5 | i. | Anna Marie O'Donnell, born December 10, 1906 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA; died June 28, 1993 in York, York County, PA; met (1) (?); married (2) Richard Bayley Scearce November 29, 1924 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. | ||
ii. | Thomas O'Donnell263, born February 05, 1908 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA264; died 1928 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA265 |
12.Peter Elsworth Frey266,267,268, born 1864 in York County, PA269,270,271; died 1934 in York County, PA272.He was the son of 24. Dominic Frey and 25. Lana Doll.He married 13. Matilda Agnes Loucks August 10, 1886 in York County, PA273.
13.Matilda Agnes Loucks274,275,276, born 1867 in York County, PA277,278,279; died 1942 in York County, PA280.She was the daughter of 26. William Loucks and 27. Angeline (?).
Notes for Matilda Agnes Loucks: Matilda was known as 'Tillie', as is inscribed on her tombstone. |
Children of Peter Frey and Matilda Loucks are:
6 | i. | Chester Elsworth Frey, born December 26, 1886 in Airville, York County, PA; died September 12, 1975 in York, York County, PA; married (1) Clara Estella Bosley October 08, 1913 in High Rock, York County, PA; married (2) Martha Gertrude Fry July 14, 1945 in Red Lion, York County, PA. | ||
ii. | Edith Angeline Frey281,282, born December 13, 1887 in Lower Chanceford Township, York County, PA282,283; died June 03, 1980 in York, York County, PA284,285; married J. Milton Urey Unknown in ?; born 1878 in ?286; died 1918 in York, York County, PA286. |
Notes for Edith Angeline Frey: OBITUARY: Edith A. Frey Urey, 92, died Tuesday evening at Pleasant Acres where she had been a resident for seven years.She was the wife of the late J. Milton Urey. The funeral will be at 10 AM Saturday at Burg Funeral Home, 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, with burial in McKendree Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 9 AM until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Urey was born in Chanceford Township and was the daughter of the late Peter E. and Matilda A. (Laucks) Frey.She was a member of the McKendree United Methodist Church near Airville. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. |
15.Margaret Ann Kline296,297,298, born April 02, 1872 in York County, PA299,300; died November 29, 1957 in Red Lion, York County, PA301,302.She was the daughter of 30. Henry S. Kline and 31. Katie (?).
Notes for Margaret Ann Kline: OBITUARY: On Nov. 29, 1957, at 9 AM at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Bosley, 51 West Gay Street, Red Lion, Mrs. Margaret Ann (Kline) Bosley, widow of Cyrus M. Bosley, aged 85 years, 7 months, 27 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at 2 PM Monday from the Olewiler Funeral Home, 145 East Broadway, Red Lion.Interment in Zion Methodist Cemetery, near Stewartstown. Friends may call at the Olewiler Funeral home Sunday evening 7 to 9 o'clock. OBITUARY: The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Ann (Kline) Bosley, widow of Cyrus M. Bosley, was held at 2 PM today at the Olewiler Funeral Home.Mrs. Bosley died Friday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Ross Bosley, 51 West Gay Street. The Rev. Dr. Oliver K. Maurer, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ officiated and interment took place in Zion Methodist Cemetery near Stewartstown.Pallbearers were Chester and Luther Frey, Raymond House, Robert Godfrey, Charles Goodling and Richard Miller, relatives. |
Children of Cyrus Bosley and Margaret Kline are:
i. | (Son) Bosley303,304, born July 22, 1891 in ?304,305; died July 22, 1891 in ?306 |
Notes for (Son) Bosley: This infant died either at or shortly after birth, thus not being given any name. |
ii. | Ida Elizabeth Bosley307,308,309, born December 19, 1892 in ?310,311,312,313; died December 30, 1967 in Red Lion, York County, PA314,315,316; married (1) Charles N. Barton January 01, 1913 in ?317,318; born Abt. 1884 in ?319,320; died Bet. 1918 - 1919 in York County, PA321; married (2) Sidney E. Morris December 21, 1934 in Frederick, Frederick County, MD321; born June 29, 1890 in ?322,323; died March 05, 1961 in York, York County, PA323,324. |
Notes for Ida Elizabeth Bosley: OBITUARY: Mrs. Ida Bosley Morris, widow of Sidney E. Morris, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. House, Red Lion RD 3, died at 6:30 PM Saturday at York Hospital.She was 75 years of age. She was a member of Winterstown E.U.B. Church.In addition to her daughter with whom she resided, she is survived by a son Robert A Barton, Georgetown,Maryland, two granddaughters; a brother, Ross Bosley, Red Lion and two sisters, Mrs. Jestena Smith Red Lion RD 4 and Ruth Bosley Felton RD 1. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday at the F.B. Olewiler Funeral Home, 145 East Broadway, Red Lion.Her pastor, the Rev. Calvin G. Kipp, will officiate.Interment will be in Winterstown Evangelical Cemetery. |
Notes for Charles N. Barton: Charles Barton died during the flu epidemic of 1918-1919.Charles was 36 years, 6 months and 8 days. |
7 | iii. | Clara Estella Bosley, born March 15, 1895 in Norrisville, Harford County. MD; died March 28, 1944 in Red Lion, York County, PA; married Chester Elsworth Frey October 08, 1913 in High Rock, York County, PA. | ||
iv. | Gertrude Margaret Bosley325,326,327, born November 29, 1897 in ?328,329,330; died April 12, 1925 in ?331,332; married George H. Lloyd June 20, 1916 in York County, PA333,334; born 1876 in ?335,336,337; died 1938 in ?338. |
Marriage Notes for Gertrude Bosley and George Lloyd: Parental consent was given to Gertrude Margaret Bosley on June 20, 1916. |
v. | Ruth Lillian Bosley339,340,341,342, born April 20, 1901 in Norrisville, Harford, County, MD343,344,345,346; died November 01, 1987 in Red Lion, York County, PA347,348; married William P. Eppley March 02, 1920 in York, York County, PA349,350,351; born August 31, 1896 in ?351; died September 08, 1963 in Red Lion, York County, PA352. |
Notes for Ruth Lillian Bosley: OBITUARY: Ruth L. (Bosley) Eppley, 86, of 3 Main Street died Sunday morning in her home. She was the wife of the late William P. Eppley. Mrs. Eppley had been employed as a seamstress with Red Lion Manufacturing Co. and with Renee Sewing Factory, Dallastown.She was a member of St. Paul's (Lebanon) Lutheran Church, Always Faithful Sunday School Class, Lutheran Church Women, and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Felton Civic Association and the Felton Fire Co. Auxiliary.She was recently honored by the fire company auxiliary as the oldest active member. Born in Norrisville, Maryland, Mrs. Eppley was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Margaret (Kline) Bosley. Survivors include:A daughter - Margaret E. Miller, Dallastown, PA.A son - Glenn R. Eppley, Red Lion RD 6.Five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.A sister - Justina Smith, Dallastown. Viewing will be noon to 2 PM Wednesday at the Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Home Inc., 145 E. Broadway, Red Lion, PA. Funeral service will be at 2 PM Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Norman C. Hoffeld and the Rev. Joseph W. Seitz, officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery Association, in care of Kermit L. Miller, RD 3, Felton, PA17322. |
Notes for William P. Eppley: OBITUARY: William P. Eppley, husband of Mrs. Ruth (Bosley) Eppley, Felton RD 1, died at 7:30 PM last night at the State Hospital in Harrisburg.He was 67. A son of the late Jacob H. & Catharine (Wesley) Eppley.Mr. Eppley was employed for 28 years by the former Red Lion Cabinet Company until his retirement about four years ago.He was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church and Sunday school, near Felton, and the Felton Fire Company. Surviving besides his widow are three children, Mrs. Margaret Miller, 115 East Maple Street, and Mr. Charles Eppley, 117 East Maple Street, both of Dallastown, and Glenn Eppley, Red Lion RD 3; five grandchildren, three brothers, Clay Eppley, Reading; George Eppley, York; and Evan Eppley, Red Lion, and three sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Patterson, Red Lion; Mrs. Viola Garrett, Hanover, and Mrs. Grace Keener, York. His pastor, the Rev. John W. Hattery, will officiate at funeral services at 2 PM Wednesday at the Olewiler Funeral Home, 145 East Broadway, Red Lion.Interment will be in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery. |
Marriage Notes for Ruth Bosley and William Eppley: Parental consent was given to Ruth L. Bosley on March 2, 1920. |
vi. | Cyrus Martin Bosley353,354, born March 15, 1904 in Stewartstown, York County, PA355,356; died April 06, 1905 in Stewartstown, York County, PA357 | |||
vii. | William Kline Bosley358,359,360,361, born August 14, 1906 in Stewartstown, York County, PA362,363,364,365,366; died March 22, 1967 in Red Lion, York County, PA367,368,369,370; married Eleanor M. L. Thrun December 05, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, IL371,372; born June 10, 1901 in Chicago, Cook County, IL373,374,375,376; died September 11, 1991 in York, York County, PA377,378,379. |
Notes for William Kline Bosley: OBITUARY: On March 22, 1967, dead on arrival at the York Hospital at 6:30 AM, William Kline Bosley, 46 East High Street, Red Lion, husband of Mrs. Elenora (Rose) Bosley, aged 60 years, 7 months, 8 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services Saturday at 2 PM at the F.B. Olewiler Funeral Home, 145 East Broadway, Red Lion.Interment in Red Lion cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening 7 to 9 PM. |
Notes for Eleanor M. L. Thrun: OBITUARY: Eleanor M. Bosley, 90, formerly of Red Lion, died at 6:30 PM Wednesday at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, York.She was the wife of the late William K. Bosley. The service will be 1:30 PM Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 220 N. Charles Street, Red Lion.Burial will be in Red Lion Cemetery.Viewing will be 12:30 to 1:30 PM Saturday at the church.Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 220 N. Charles Street, Red Lion, 17356.The Burg Funeral Home Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bosley was born in Chicago.She was the daughter of the late Max Thrun and Theresa (Gassman) Thrun Rose. She was employed as a secretary with an insurance company.She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and its Sunday School.She belonged to the Red Lion Senior Center and the Dover Senior Center. Mrs. Bosley is survived by a son, Dr. James E. Bosley of Columbia, SC; three daughters, Ruth E. Myers of Dover, Dorothy T. Moore of Berkeley, IL, and Betty J. Speicher of York; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. Joseph W. Seitz. |
viii. | Ross Evans Bosley380,381,382, born August 29, 1911 in Harford County, MD383,384,385; died February 24, 1982 in Red Lion, York County, PA386,387,388,389; married Oda Rae Koch August 06, 1939 in Warrington, VA389; born December 06, 1916 in Red Lion, York County, PA390,391. |
Notes for Ross Evans Bosley: OBITUARY: Ross E. Bosley, 70, of 412 Holly Drive, died at 9:16 PM Wednesday at York Hospital. He was the husband of Oda R. (Koch) Bosley. The funeral will be 10 AM Saturday from the Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Home Inc., 145 E. Broadway, with burial in Red Lion Cemetery.Viewing will be one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Red Lion Area Ambulance Association or St. John's United Church of Christ, Red Lion. Born in Harford County, MD, a son of the late Cyrus & Margaret (Kline) Bosley, he was a security guard for Caterpillar Tractor Co., York, for 22 years until his retirement.He was an Army veteran of World War II.He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the Red Lion Lions Club, a past commander of Red Lion Post of the American Legion, member of Red Lion Borough Planning Commission, former member of Red Lion Borough Council and a 50-year member of Leo Fire Co. Surviving in addition to his wife are: A Daughter, Mrs. John W. Arnold, 30 E. Broadway and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Eppley, Felton, and Mrs. Jestina Smith, Red Lion RD 4. Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Thomas M. Burns, Jr. |
ix. | Jestena Grove Bosley392,393,394,395,396, born September 07, 1914 in High Rock,York County, PA397,398,399; died June 02, 1994 in Dallastown, York County, PA400; married Leon Charles Smith June 30, 1934 in Dallastown, York County, PA401,402; born November 01, 1914 in Bittersville, York County, PA403,404; died December 29, 1978 in York, York County, PA405,406. |
Notes for Jestena Grove Bosley: OBITUARY: Jestena "Meme" G. (Bosley) Smith, 79, of Dallastown, died at 9 AM Thursday at her home, after a brief illness.She was the wife of the late Leon C. Smith. The service will be 10 AM Monday at the Burg Funeral Home Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion.Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.There will be no viewing.A memorial service will be 9:45 AM Monday at the funeral home conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1446 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 7, 1914, in Lower Chanceford Township.She was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Margaret (Kline) Bosley. She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, past president of the Red Lion American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and member of the 8 & 40, chaplain of Red Lion Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and past nobel grand of the Rebecca Lodge. Mrs. Smith is survived by a son, Ronald L. Smith of Red Lion RD 6; three daughters, Barbara E. Buist of Wichita Kansas, Norma Jean Sterner of Dallastown RD 2 and Drada A. Tressler of Red Lion; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters. Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. John E. Fureman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 2997 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion 17356. |
Notes for Leon Charles Smith: OBITUARY: Leon C. (Nick) Smith, husband of Jestena Bosley Smith, Red Lion RD 5, died Friday at 10:15 AM in York Hospital at the age of 64. Death was attributed to injuries he received Thursday in a fall from a 20-foot ladder in the back yard of his home. Mr. Smith operated Highway Beer Distributors on the Winterstown Road for 30 years.He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and a life member of the Red Lion Elks lodge. Born at Bittersville, a son of the late Harry C. Smith Sr. and Virgie Smith Smith, he leaves his wife, four children, eight grandchildren, a great grandchild and seven brothers and sisters. The children are Mrs. Barbara Buist, Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Norma J. Sterner, West Broadway extended; Ronald L. Smith, Taurelton, PA; Mrs. Drada Ann Tressler, Atlantic Avenue; the brothers and sisters, Mrs. Osca Smith, Red Lion; Mrs. Clinton Dixon, Columbia; Gervis Smith, Barshinger Lane, York; Kenneth Smith, Atlantic Avenue; Harry C. Smith, Jr., Red Lion RD 5; Lloyd H. Smith, N. Main Street and Mrs. Richard Kauffman, Peoria, Illinois. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Burg Funeral Home, 134 W. Broadway, with the Rev. Oliver K. Maurer, pastor emeritus of St. John's Church, officiating.Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. |
Marriage Notes for Jestena Bosley and Leon Smith: Parental consent was given to both on June 28, 1934, Leon Charles Smith by his father and Jestena Grove Bosley by her mother. . |