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     Tirzah Kirker was born on 14 April 1848. She married Jordan Miller Nye, son of Thomas Nye and Eliza Miller, circa 1890. Tirzah Kirker died on 6 April 1928 at the home of her son, Edward, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 79; I have copy of small obituary. She was buried on 8 April 1928 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.

     Edward Glen Nye was born on 9 June 1890 at Perry Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Estella Anna Good, daughter of John T. Good and Elizabeth Werner, on 12 July 1917. Edward Glen Nye died in June 1972. He was buried in June 1972 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Edward Glen Nye was working as an inspector at a tube works on 30 April 1910 at Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at E.D.4-53; S.D.7; Sheet 17 A, Franklin Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 39, married 13 years to Estella and he is working as a mechanic at an auto repair.

     Emeline Gregg was born on 16 July 1841 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married Dr. David Metheny, son of Joseph M. Metheny and Jane Sterrett, on 29 April 1862 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Emeline Gregg died on 17 December 1876 at Latakia, Syria, at age 35. She was buried after 17 December 1876 at Latakia, Syria.

     Dr. Samuel Alexander Sterrett Metheny was born on 20 August 1869 at Latakia, Syria. He married Margaret Slater, daughter of Thomas Slater and Christiana J. Thompson, on 1 September 1892. Dr. Samuel Alexander Sterrett Metheny died on 26 March 1921 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 51; of a heart attack. He was buried after 26 March 1921 at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

     Dr. David Gregg Metheny was born on 22 February 1873 at Pennsylvania. He married Ida Lee Patterson, daughter of Mary B. Cloud, on 25 December 1900. Dr. David Gregg Metheny died on 22 December 1924 at age 51; from heart failure.
     Dr. David Gregg Metheny was educated; graduated from Jefferson Medical College.

     Emma Matilda Mizpah Metheny was born on 19 March 1864. She married Dr. Archibald Johnston Dodds, son of Rev. Robert James Dodds and Letitia Margaret (?), on 26 September 1882 at Kessab, Syria. Emma Matilda Mizpah Metheny died on 14 April 1885 at Latakia, Syria, at age 21.

     Elma Gregg Sterrett Metheny was born on 8 July 1866 at Latakia, Syria. She died on 10 July 1872 at Latakia, Syria, at age 6. She was buried after 10 July 1872 at Latakia, Syria.

     Mary Emma Dodds was born on 28 December 1849 at New Alexandria, Pennsylvania. She married Dr. David Metheny, son of Joseph M. Metheny and Jane Sterrett, on 10 December 1877 at Latakia, Syria. Mary Emma Dodds died on 24 January 1931 at Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 81. She was buried after 24 January 1931 at Brookland Cemetery, Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

     Archie Dodds Metheny was born after 1863.

     Mary Evangeline 'Linnie' Metheny was born on 14 May 1879 at Lucesco, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. She died on 8 January 1940 at the home of her sister, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 60. She was buried after 8 January 1940 at Brookland Cemetery, Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

     John Renwick Metheny was born on 11 March 1881 at Latakia, Syria. He married Lucy May Ransom on 20 December 1901. John Renwick Metheny and Lucy May Ransom were divorced before 1920. John Renwick Metheny married Ruth J. Bloomburg on 24 September 1920. John Renwick Metheny died on 19 February 1947 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 65. He was buried after 19 February 1947 at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan.
     John Renwick Metheny appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at S.D. 19; E.D.366; Sheet 7 A, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; is age 38, listed as single and he is a repairman in a violin shop. Ruth J. Bloomburg is a roomer in this same household of Charles W. Harold. He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at E.D.82-1052; S.D.20; Sheet 12B, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; is age 49, married to Ruth and he is working as a commercial artist.

     Janet Theodora Metheny was born on 10 March 1883 at Adana, Turkey. She married James Vale Downie on 30 March 1909. Janet Theodora Metheny died on 18 June 1971 at age 88. She was buried after 18 June 1971 at Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Janet Theodora Metheny was a Director of Public Relations at Geneva College.

     Robert Livingston Metheny was born on 8 April 1885 at Tarsus, Asia Minor. He married Olive Ranger on 1 January 1919. Robert Livingston Metheny died at Rhode Island.

     Coligny Brainerd Metheny was born on 30 December 1889 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He married Kathryn Isabel Tomasson, daughter of G. Angelo Tomasson and Rosa Lucia E. Garda, on 22 July 1919. Coligny Brainerd Metheny died on 19 October 1960 at Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 70. He was buried after 19 October 1960 at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Coligny Brainerd Metheny appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at E.D.4-35; S.D.7; Sheet 16 B, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 40, married to Kathryn, and he is working as department supervisor for an insurance company. Three children are with them.

     James Davis was born in 1830 at Pennsylvania. He married Lavinah Iddings circa 1855.

     Lavinah Iddings was born in 1834 at Pennsylvania. She married James Davis circa 1855.

     Olive Adell Davis was born on 14 December 1883 at Pennsylvania. She died on 17 December 1981 at age 98. She was buried after 17 December 1981 at Clinton Cemetery, Big Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Olive Adell Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 25, single, and is working as a teacher at the public school. She is with her parents. She appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 3 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 36, single, and is working as a teacher at public school. She is with her parents.

     Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis was born on 3 April 1885 at Pennsylvania. She married Chester Harrison McChesney, son of Robert Wilkinson McChesney and Rhoda Douthitt, on 1 June 1913. Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis died on 6 February 1979 at age 93; was found in the Social Security death index last living in New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
     Anna Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 24, single, and is working as a teacher at a public school. She is with her parents.

     Charles Sherman Davis was born on 15 June 1887 at Pennsylvania. He married Ethel Guy, daughter of Charles Lewis Guy and Viola Mayella Martin, on 30 October 1912. Charles Sherman Davis died on 20 April 1984 at Wampum, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 96. He was buried after 20 April 1984 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with Ethel.
     Charles Sherman Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 22, single, and is working for the railroad. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 1 A, Wampum Borough, Lawence County, Pennsylvania; is age 32, married to Ethel, and he is working as and Electric (illigible) for the railroad. Three children are with them. He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at E.D.37-60; S.D.7; Sheet 5 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 42, married to Ethel, and he is and electrician at a railroad shop. Six children are with them.

     Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis was born on 18 July 1889 at Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Hemphill Wilson, son of Thomas D. Wilson and Christiana Mehard, on 12 October 1912. Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis died on 23 January 1965 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 75; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 26 January 1965 at Clinton Cemetery, Big Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
     Nancy Hazel 'Dimple' Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 20, single, and is working as a saleslady at a hardware store. She is with her parents.

     Elijah James Davis was born on 28 July 1891 at Pennsylvania. He married Bertha May Pitts, daughter of Jacob Pitts and Eva Stewart, on 30 September 1914. Elijah James Davis died on 10 November 1946 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 55; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 13 November 1946 at Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
     Elijah James Davis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.21; E.D.154; Sheet 3 A & 3 B, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 18, single, and is working as a salesman at a hardware store. He is with his parents. He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.124; Sheet 6 B, Wampum Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; is age 26, married to Bertha, and he is working as a hardware merchant at a hardware store. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.37-60; S.D.7; Sheet 5 B & 6 A, Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 39, married to Bertha, and he is working as a retail merchant at a retail store. Two children are with them.

     Alma Isaphena Davis was born on 8 July 1895 at Pennsylvania. She married Dr. Arthur Edwin James, son of J. Edwin James and Mary H. Cope, on 5 September 1922. Alma Isaphena Davis died on 23 May 1991 at age 95.

     Anna Mary Gillespie was born on 1 January 1860 at Pennsylvania. She married Jordan Nye Matheny, son of Elijah Gad Matheny and Sarah Ann Nye, on 30 November 1882. Anna Mary Gillespie died on 19 December 1933 at her home, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, at age 73; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 22 December 1933 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Anna Mary Gillespie appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.126; Sheet 13 B, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 60, widowed and she is not working. Her daughter, Alice and her husband, John Pappas, are with her. They live near her son, Joseph, and his family. She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 70, widowed and not working. Her daughter, Alice Pappas, and granddaughter, Mary Pappas, are with her. They live next to Joseph and Clara Matheny.

     Alice Arazina Matheny was born on 1 September 1883 at Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married John Pappas, son of Constantine Pappas, on 18 July 1917. Alice Arazina Matheny and John Pappas were divorced before 1930. Alice Arazina Matheny died on 15 March 1959 at Ellwood City General Hospital, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 75; after a short illness. I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 17 March 1959 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of grave marker.
     Alice Arazina Matheny appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 47, divorced, and is not working. She and her daughter Mary are living with Alice's mother.

     Joseph Gillespie Matheny was born on 15 February 1891 at Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Clara Jane Michaels, daughter of James Presley Michaels and Margaret Revel, on 2 July 1912. Joseph Gillespie Matheny died on 11 October 1954 at Pennsylvania at age 63; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 14 October 1954 at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; I have picture of marker with Clara.
     Joseph Gillespie Matheny appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at S.D.22; E.D.126; Sheet 13 B, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 29, married to Clara, and he is farming. Two children are with them. He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at E.D.37-63; S.D.7; Sheet 7 A, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 39, married to Clara, and he is farming. Four children are with them.

     Elizabeth Matheny was born on 5 December 1897 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. She married Howard Edgar Hornickel, son of John Hornickel and Margaret Gillespie, on 22 August 1923. Elizabeth Matheny died on 11 November 1990 at age 92.

     Marshall Grove Matheny was born on 29 November 1903 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He married Elsie McGeorge, daughter of Chauncey Kirke McGeorge and Elsie George, on 22 June 1938. Marshall Grove Matheny died in June 1970 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 66.

     James M. Sharp was born on 3 July 1871 at Pennsylvania. He married Edith M. (?) circa 1906. James M. Sharp died on 5 September 1933 at age 62.
     James M. Sharp appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at S.D.19; E.D.93; Sheet 13 B, Big Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania; is age 28, single, and is working as a barber. He is with his mother and maternal grandmother. He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at S.D.21, E.D.16; Sheet 3 A, Big Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; is age 38, married to Edith, and he is working as a barber. One stepdaughter, Florence Henderson, age 13, is with them.

     Esther J. Harris was born in July 1858 at Pennsylvania. She married Moses Lolanti Matheny, son of James Parker Matheny and Nancy Bannon, on 23 February 1882.
     Esther J. Harris appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at E.D.51-285; S.D.30; Sheet 5 A, Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; is age 71, widowed, and is not working. She and her daughter, Grace L. are with her son, James.

     James Harris was born in 1818. He married Lattissa Phillips before 1850. James Harris died in 1889. He was buried in 1889 at North Sewickley Cemetery, North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.