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     James Lewis Lytle was born on 13 March 1875 at Pennsylvania.

     Lizzie Almeda Lytle was born on 23 December 1876. She died on 11 May 1877.

     Norman Alvah Lytle was born on 18 May 1878 at Pennsylvania.

     John Birdie Lytle was born on 8 September 1880.

     William Samson Lytle was born on 12 February 1883.

     Cora Edith Lytle was born on 6 January 1885. She died on 18 February 1897 at age 12.

     Rosa Myrtle Lytle was born on 15 March 1889. She died on 9 October 1896 at age 7.

     Iva Lulu Lytle was born on 6 July 1892.

     Nellie Cecil Lytle was born on 23 February 1896. She died on 14 August 1896.

     James Decker was born on 31 December 1847 at Ohio. He married Sarah Ann Nye, daughter of Benjamin Castor Nye and Catherine Kastor, on 23 March 1871. James Decker died on 24 April 1916 at age 68.
     James Decker served in the Civil War. He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at S.D.3; E.D.36; Page 1 A, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 32, married to Sarah and he is farming. Four children are living with them. He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at S.D.5; E.D.21; Sheet 3 B, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 52, married 29 years to Sarah and he is farming. They have had 4 children, all living.

     Benjamin Decker was born on 17 August 1817. He married Eleanor Moorland before 1846. Benjamin Decker died on 13 April 1886 at age 68.

     Eleanor Moorland was born on 15 July 1824. She married Benjamin Decker before 1846. Eleanor Moorland died on 27 April 1910 at age 85.

     Samson Amassa Decker was born on 1 March 1872 at Ohio. He married Melinda Bedor on 20 January 1895. Samson Amassa Decker married Ruby (?) circa 1922. Samson Amassa Decker died on 10 January 1937 at age 64.
     Samson Amassa Decker appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at S.D.5; E.D.21; Sheet 5 A, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 27, married to Melinda, and he is working as an insurance agent. Melinda has had 3 children, only 1 is living. He appeared on the census of April 1910 at S.D.5; E.D. 26; Sheet 6 A, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 38, has been married 15 years to Melinda, and he is farming. Melinda has had 4 children, only 2 are living. He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at S.D.7; E.D.168; Sheet 15 A, Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas; is age 49, married to Melinda and he is a commercial teamster. Melinda is a seamstress at a clothing store. They are living with their daughter, Sybil and her husband, Homer. He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at E.D.188-9; S.D.1; Sheet 15 A, Amarillo, Porter County, Texas; is age 57, has been married 7 years to Ruby, and he is working as a life insurance salesman.

     Joseph Melvin Decker was born on 10 September 1873 at Ohio; may have been born September 13, 1873. He married Mabel Jeanette Kinch on 8 July 1899.
     Joseph Melvin Decker appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at S.D.5; E.D.18; Sheet 22 A, Concordia City, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 26, married not even a year to Mabel and he is a grain dealer. He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at S.D.105; E.D.20; Sheet 25 A, Concordia City, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 46, married to Jeanette and he is a grain buyer for a grain company. Their son Joseph Jr. is with them. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at E.D.15-11; S.D.3; Sheet 1 A, Concordia City, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 56, married 31 years to Mabel and he is a grain dealer. Son Joseph, age 23 is living with them.

     Perl Ditmer Decker was born on 10 September 1875 at Ohio. He married Bertha Greer (?) in November 1903. Perl Ditmer Decker died on 21 August 1934 at a hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 58.
     Perl Ditmer Decker appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at S.D. 13; E.D. 40; Sheet 11 B, Joplin - Ward 3, Jasper County, Missouri; is age 33, has been married 6 years to Bertha and he is a lawyer, in general practice. They have one child, Laura, age 5. He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at S.D.13; E.D.48; Sheet 6 B, Joplin City - Ward 7, Jasper County, Missouri; is age 44, married to Bertha and he is a lawyer, in general practice. Daughter Laura is with them. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at E.D.49-9; S.D.15; Sheet 6 B, Joplin City, Jasper County, Missouri; is age 54, married to Bertha and he is an attorney-at-law. Laura is living with them and she is a student.

     James William Decker was born on 31 January 1878 at Ohio. He married Frankie Randolph in April 1901.
     James William Decker appeared on the census of April 1910 at S.D.5; E.D. 26; Sheet 6 A, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 32, married 10 years to Frankie and he is farming. They have had 2 children, both are living. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1920 at S.D.105; E.D.24; Sheet 8 A & B, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 41, married to Frankie and he is farming. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of April 1930 at E.D.15-15; S.D. 3; Sheet 3 B, Lawrence Township, Cloud County, Kansas; is age 52, married 29 years to Frankie and he is farming.

     Nancy Caroline Yahn was born on 29 April 1847 at Pennsylvania. She married Michael Nye Wallace, son of Hiram 'Felix' Wallace and Rachel Nye, circa 1869. Nancy Caroline Yahn died on 10 May 1924 at Citizens Hospital, Barberton, Summit County, Ohio, at age 77; I have copy of death certificate and her obituary. She was buried on 12 May 1924 at Lillyville Church of God Cemetery, Ellwood City, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     Godfrey Yahn was born in 1824 at Germany. He married Lucinda K. Swick circa 1843.

     Lucinda K. Swick was born in 1824 at Pennsylvania. She married Godfrey Yahn circa 1843.

     Ily Ann Wallace was born in 1869 at Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. She married Austin Melvin Nye, son of Melvin Nye and Caroline Etta Johnston, on 23 July 1889 at Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have copy of marriage license. Ily Ann Wallace died on 18 August 1890. She was buried after 18 August 1890 at Lillyville Church of God Cemetery, Ellwood City, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     Godfrey Yahn Wallace was born on 26 September 1872 at Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Josephine Heckathorn Campbell, daughter of William Heckathorn and Fanny (?), on 26 November 1891. Godfrey Yahn Wallace died on 15 December 1939 at his home, Pennsylvania, at age 67; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 18 December 1939 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Godfrey Yahn Wallace appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D.94; Sheet 10 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 26, married 7 years to Margaret and he is a coal miner. They have had 3 children, all living. He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.157; Sheet 1 B, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 37, married 17 years to Margaret and he is a driver for a wholesale company. They have had 7 children, all are living. He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.80; Sheet 4 B, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 47, married to Margaret and he is working at National Tube Works. Five children, including Jesse and his family, are with them. He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at E.D.37-8; S.D.7; Sheet 6 B, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 56, widowed, and he is disabled. He is with his son, Clarence, and his family.

     Rachel Caroline Wallace was born on 24 May 1875 at Fombell, Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Runyan, son of James Runyan and Elizabeth Rouser, on 31 December 1895 at North Sewickley, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have copy of marriage license. Rachel Caroline Wallace married Rev. John T. Byers before 1920. Rachel Caroline Wallace died on 2 May 1958 at her home, North Sewickley, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 82; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 5 May 1958 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     Hiram Judson Wallace was born on 29 March 1877 at Pennsylvania. He married Emma Amelia Haberman, daughter of Philip Haberman and Louisa Seas, on 5 November 1908 at Summit County, Ohio; I have copy of marriage license.
     Hiram Judson Wallace appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D. 28; Sheet 10 B, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 22, single, and is working as a glass blower. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at S.D.18; E.D.191; Sheet 6 B, Norton Township, Summit County, Ohio; is age 34, has been married 2 years to Emma, and he is working as a carpenter. They have no children. He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at S.D.14. E.D.258; Sheet 2 B, Norton Township, Summit County, Ohio; is age 42, widowed, and he is not working. He and his daughter, Florence, are with Hiram's parents. He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at E.D.77-158; S.D.9; Sheet 27 A, Barberton City, Summit County, Ohio; is age 52, widowed, and is working as a carpenter. His daughter, Florence, is with him. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at S.D.23; E.D.77-1; Sheet 5 B, Barberton, Summit County, Ohio; is age 63, widowed, and he is not working. He is with his daughter, Florence Schroeder, and her family.

     Myrtle Lucinda Wallace was born on 16 December 1880 at Pennsylvania. She married James Quigley Davis, son of David A. Finney Davis and Eliza Margaret Quigley, on 28 September 1898. Myrtle Lucinda Wallace died in 1947. She was buried in 1947 at Lillyville Church of God Cemetery, Ellwood City, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with James.

     Jesse Gilbert Wallace was born on 9 June 1883 at Pennsylvania. He married Marie Josephine Voorhees, daughter of Daniel A. Voorhees and Elizabeth McMullen, on 24 December 1902.
     Jesse Gilbert Wallace appeared on the census of 15 July 1910 at S.D.5; E.D.16, Sheet 1 A, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia; is age 27, has been married 7 years to "Josie", and he is working as a glass blower. One child, Charles, is with them. He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.265; E.D.295; Sheet 1 A, Niles City-Weathersfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio; is age 36, married to Josephine, and he is working as a glass worker in a glass works. Their son, Charles, is with him. He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at E.D.78-59; S.D.8; Sheet 15 B, Niles City, Trumbull County, Ohio; is age 46, married to Josephine, and he is working at a metal products company. Their son Charles, and his family are with them.

     Elizabeth Leota Wallace was born in February 1886 at Pennsylvania. She married Blaine Merle Culp, son of Adolph M. Culp and Retta C. (?), in 1902. Elizabeth Leota Wallace died in 1912.

     Lewis Gallaher was born in 1835. He married Nancy Margaret Wallace, daughter of Hiram 'Felix' Wallace and Rachel Nye, before 1876. Lewis Gallaher died in 1904. He was buried in 1904 at Lillyville Church of God Cemetery, Ellwood City, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; has a GAR marker #1381. Second Lieutenant in Company A, 203rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

     Ida May Gallaher was born on 21 January 1877 at Pennsylvania. She married George Hartzel Nye, son of Michael Piersol Nye and Harriet 'Hattie' Hartzel, on 21 January 1897. Ida May Gallaher died in 1958. She was buried in 1958 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Cemetery (aka Lillyville Lutheran), Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of double marker with George.

     Emmet E. Gallaher was born on 17 February 1879 at Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Jane 'Jennie' Rugh, daughter of Martin Luther Rugh and Mary Ida Deemer, on 1 January 1903. Emmet E. Gallaher died on 19 August 1941 at his home, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 62; I have copy of obituary and funeral notice. He was buried on 21 August 1941 at Lillyville Church of God Cemetery, Ellwood City, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Emmet E. Gallaher appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Household 19, Perry Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 30, has been married 7 years to Jane and he is farming. They have had 5 children, all living. He appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at E.D.4-53; S.D.7; Sheet 16 B, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 50, married to Jennie, and he is working as a laborer at the National Tube Mill. Five children are with them. They live near their daughter Olive Boots, and her family. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at S.D.26; E.D.4-75; Sheet 19 A, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 60, married to Jennie, and he is working at the tube mill. Three children are with them.

     Amanda J. Allison was born in May 1858 at Pennsylvania. She married James Hiram Felix Wallace, son of Hiram 'Felix' Wallace and Rachel Nye, circa 1877.
     Amanda J. Allison appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.19-28; S.D.19; Sheet 1 B, Inglewood Township, Los Angeles County, California; is age 71, widowed, and is not working. Her grandson Earl J. Wallace, age 11 and foster son, John McGinn are with her.