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| Family Bibles Hattie Dennington |
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Holy Bible in English; Philadelphia, Pa., The National Publishing Company; 1879.
The Bible was at one time the property Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington, who married
James Clark Barrows. She refers to it in a letter as Grandpa's Bible.
The Bible is now in the possesson of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library, Irwin, Iowa.
Marriages
C. J. Dennington was Married to Martha S Wilder Randolph Pa Nov. 11th 1874
Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington was married to James Clark Barrows Nov 10th 1904.
Daughter of (James & Grace Barrows) Mary Elinor was married to Arthur Leo Stainbrook
June 24th 1926.
Daughter if (James & Grace Barrows) June Rose was married to Ernest J. Lucas at
Youngstown Ohio March 22nd
JoAnn R. Stainbook - Married Oct 4th 1947 to Fleet J. Caspary at Youngstown Ohio.
Births
Mr John Dennington was Born Jan 21st 1806
Came from England to America in 1829
Margaret A. Hollister was Born in NY. Oct 8th 1813
Luther Wilder was Born Jan. 25th 1805
Sarah Byham was Born Dec 4th 1818
Chauncy J. Dennington was Born Oct 17th 1850
Martha S. Wilder was Born April 15th 1849
To C. J. & M.S. Dennington Daughter Sept 6th 1875
To C. J. & M. S. Dennington a Son May 11th 1879
" C. J. & M. S. Dennington Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington April 16th 1881
Children of Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows & James Clark Barrows.
Mary Elinor Barrows Born June 24. 1908
Chauncy Dennington Barrows b. Dec 29th 1911
Rosalia June Barrows b. July - 22 - 1918
James Arden Barrows b. Jan 19th 1923
Deaths
Chauncy J. Dennington died Feb. 11th 1917
Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct 9th 1905
Jonas B. Wilder born Oct 1. 1850 died 1882
Percy L. Wilder b. Jan 9 1877 d. Dec 9. 1882
Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct. 9th 1905
Chauncy D. Barrows died April 26 - 1935 Automobile accident [April 28th 1934 crossed
out]
James Arden Barrows died Oct. 4th 1942
Killed while on Armed Guard duty on a Merchant Marine ship in (World War, Number 2)
James Clark Barrows died
H. Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows died
Memoranda
Births of Grandchildren of James & Grace Barrows
Joann Rae Stainbrook (b.) March 16. - 1929
Audrey Grace Stainbrook (b) Sept - 10 - 1931
Donna June Stainbrook (b) June - 1 - 1933
Richard James Stainbrook b. Mar. 1, 1928 died Aug 15, '28 5 months later.
Children of Arthur & Elinor Barrows Stainbrook
Children of Ernest & June (Barrows) Lucas
Ernest James Lucas (b) March 2nd 1947
Robert Carl Lucas (b) Dec. 1, 1949
Kenneth Lucas (b) Feb. 2, 1951 (died) 9-23-83 suicide, shot self in head
Insertions
[obit] Funeral of C. J. Dennington
Services in memory of Chauncey J. Dennington were held Wednesday afternoon. The
services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Barrows, North Water
Street, many old friends being in attendance. Rev. Wilbur J. Baldwin, Pastor of the M. E.
Church of Jamestown, Pa., officiated, and the hymms "Nearer, My God, to Thee,"
"Watching and Waiting" and Saviour, Comfort Me," were sung by the Male Quartette of
Grace M. E. church - Roy M. Stevens, R. W. McKinney, T. B. Woodworth and Lyman Miller.
The bearers here were J. D. Roberts, E. C. Smith, Wilbur Dennington and Charles
Burrows, Sr. The interment was made in the Hatch Cemetery at Randolph, where a large
number of old friends had assembled. The bearers at the cemetery were four friends of
Mr. Dennington.
[news article] "Jim" Barrows "Missing in Action"
First of the students of Meadville High School to be reported missing in action is James
Arden Barrows, known to his fellow-students as "Jim."Last year, Jim left school to enlist
in the U.S. Navy in order to serve his country in this time of war. Since he had been a
small boy, it had been his ambition to join the Navy and when the time came that hi
knew he was needed to serve, he immediately volunteered. Since his enlistment last
March, he had crossed the Atlantic to the British isles and had been promoted to
Seaman, First Class and first class gunner.News of the tragedy was received by his
mother, Mrs. Grace Barrows of 637 Madison Avenue, in the form of a telegram from
Washington, sent by Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, U.S.N.
Jim was popular among his fellow-students and will be greatly missed. Deepest
sympathy is extended to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows, and to his sisters,
Mrs. Eleanor Stainbrook of Youngstown, and Miss June Barrows, both of whom attended
Meadville High School.Room 69, Jim's home room is getting a service flag in memory of
him. [Mead High News Oct 23-1942]
[Mini Family Group Sheet]
JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville, Pa March 16th 1929
father: Arthur L. Stainbrook
mother: M. Elinor Barrows Stainbrook
married at: Youngstown Ohio on Oct 4. 1947
to: J. Fleet Casbury of Youngstown
[J. Fleet] born at Youngstown Ohio Oct. 7th 1927
Residence: Youngstown, Ohio
Occupation Erie R.R. yard conductor
I do not know anything about Fleet Caspary's people. JoAnn is my Grandaughter
These are children of Elinor (Barrows) & Arthur Stainbrookalso grandchildren of Grace &
James Barrows
James Richard Stainbrook
1st Child of A & E Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa March 1st 1928
died at Meadville Pa Aug. 15th 1928
JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. March 16th 1929
Audrey Grace Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa sept. 10 - 1931
Dawna June Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. June 1st 1933
[post card with Meadville PA. postmark, Jan 15 1940 9-pm]
843 N. Cottage St. City.
January 15, 1940
Dear Grace -
I find I was a little mistaken in what I told you Thurs. eve. Instead of Polly Smith being
our great-great grandmother, she was our great grandmother. You may know that quite a
number of years ago Elbert Smith published a history of the Smith and Byham Families,
and Wallace has one of them, and several years ago when Aunt Milia lived at Saegertown
I was looking at it, but didn't have sense enough to write down some of the things, and
the only thing I did write down was "My great grandmother, Polly Smith, was born at
Ware, Mass. May 26, 1799." I wish I had one of those books. I think Elbert might have
given me one. Delma helped him in supplying the Byham history and she wrote me to
give her our Byham side of the family.
Some Weather we are having yesterday and today. I hope it won't continue
long.
Yours as ever- Mary Fitch
[family history letter]
Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows.
I am a Grandaughter of Luther Wilder. Daughter of Jonas B. Wilder, Adopted by my Aunt
& Uncle Chaunceys Demmington. My Mother was Rose Tarbell. Luther Wilders first wifes
name was Lucy Ward. Born in Floyd, Oneida County New York June 18th 1804. Died May
20th 1836. Had 3 Children. 1st Thomas Wilder, Born at Oneida Co. Nov. 18th 1829. Died
Sept. 30th 1831. Sylvester W. Wilder, Born Feb 16th 1832. at Floyd Oneida Co. New York.
He died at Norrisville Crawford Co. Where he raised a family. He was raised by Doctor
Sylvania Wilder. Bro. of Luther Wilder. Second Child of this marriage to live Rebecca
Wilder Born Sept 9th 1833 at Oneida Co. N.Y. Died Sept. 12th 1843 at Hickory corners.
Had fits. could not walk. Rolled in open grate fire. Burned so bad, She died. (Hear say.)
Luther Wilders second wife and My Grandmother and their family. There was nine children
by this marriage. He married Sarah Byham at Dana Worcester County, Mass. On March
28th 1837. - Born Dec. 4. 1818 - Died at Hickory Cor. Jan 20. 1899. There Children werre
all born at Hickory Cor. Martin Wilder Born July 28th 1839 Died April 3rd 1903 at Hickory
cor.Thomas J. Wilder Born Feb. 1st 1841 died 1916. burried at Hadly Penna.Chauncey
Wilder born May 31st 1842. Died at Dade City Florida Around 1914 or 1915.
[envelope labeled "Clippings from papers of Chaunceys Death - Killed near Greenville Pa.
at 3 A.M. April 28th 1935 Age 24 years 3 mo. & 28 days."]
[Newspaper article second part, first part not in envelope]
Local and Cambridge Springs Young People Victims of Two Wrecks, Two
Others near Death
Continued from page 1
...nearly tore the car in two. It was brought to a local garage yesterday and attracted
considerable attention. Many who viewed it said that it was one of the most badly
wrecked autos that they had seen. Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss
Norton is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the
Meadville Fire Department for several years., serving as captain at the present time while
the father of Miss Norton has long been the press-room foreman of The Tribune
Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton,, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss Dorothy, Mrs.
Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a brother, George Jr., living at
home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton, of this city.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of Meadville: Mrs.
Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden Barrows.
Funeral arrangements have no been completed for Miss Norton. Her body was removed to
the Fleming mortuary in this city last night.
Friends may call at the Waid funeral home, Walnut Street, until 1 P. M. today, to view
the remains of Barrows. This afternoon they were to be taken to his home, 636 Madison
Avenue. Services in his memory will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. Interment will be made in the Hatch cemetery, Randolph township.
[Newspaper article]
Republican, Meadville, PA Monday April 29, 1935
Sunday Motor Crashes Claim Fifth Victim As Father of Conroe Girls Dies of Hurts.
Clarence Conroe, 55, succumbs About Noon; Two Local Young Persons killed in Accident
near Greenville; Cambridge Toll is Father and Two Daughters, Dead, Mother and Son
Badly Injured.
The toll of Sunday motor accident victims in Crawford county reached five Monday as
Clarence Conroe, 55, of Cambridge Springs, died at Wasson Hospital of injuries received
in a crash which also claimed the lives of his two daughter and left his widow and one
son in serious condition.
Two Meadville young persons were the other victims. They were: Miss Ethel Norton, 18,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street, and Chauncey Barrows,
23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows, 636 Madison Avenue.
Young Barrows was killed instantly when he was pinned behind the wheel of his machine
as it crashed into a tree near Greenville early sunday morning; Miss Norton died at
Greenville Hospital late the same afternoon.
Two other person were injured in the latter accident - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook,
726½ Baldwin Street. Mrs. Stainbrook was removed to this city from Greenville Hospital
after treatment for minor injuries, but her husband is in City Hospital here suffering from
what were said to be serious injuries. His condition was reported late in the afternoon as
fair.
From Cambridge Springs, where Mr. Conroe's death occurred shortly before noon, came
reports that Mrs. Conroe, aged 53, and Luther Conroe, 28, were considered to be in
critical condition. both are at Wasson Hospital being treated for severe chest injuries and
numerous other hurts, while still another passenger in the car - which was operated by
Luther Conroe - is at Mullen Hospital. He is James S. Wareham, 31, also of Cambridge
Springs, whose injuries (Continued on Page 7.)
(Continued from page 1.)
were described as serious but not critical.
Funeral services for the father and his two daughters, the Misses Elda May, 15, and
Hazel, 18, will be held at the Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Services for Chauncey Barrows, as announced Sunday night, will be held from the home
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services in memory of Miss Norton will be held from
Fleming mortuary, Market Street, at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Clarence Conroe was well known in Cambridge Springs and vicinity, where he was
prominent in civic and religious affairs. He was a foreman at the Blystone Manufacturing
Co., of which his brother, Luther, Sr., is president and general manager.
A pair of additional accidents, making a total of four serious ones during the day, claimed
two injured persons. They are Mrs. Edwin R. Chantler, of Harmonsburg, and George S.
Smith, Guys Mills, R. D. 1. The condition of neither was regarded as serious late Monday
afternoon.
Crash near Greenville.
Barrows met instant death when the car he was driving struck a tree on the
Greenville-meadville road a short distance from Greenville. Miss Norton died at the
Greenville hospital at 5:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred just over the county line after the auto, a Ford sedan, had rounded
a slight curve. In some manner the auto went off the road and crashed into the tree.
Barrows was pinned back of the wheel and it was some time before his body could be
taken from the wreckage. Miss Norton also was pinned between the cowling and the seat.
The occupants of the rear seat, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook, 726½ Baldwin Street,were
thrown clear of the car. Mrs. Stainbrook, sister of Barrows, was the least injured and after
remaining in the Greenville Hospital for a few hours she was discharged.
Mrs. Stainbrook's husband also was removed to Meadville and is a patient at City
Hospital. His injuries consist of a fractured arm, severe head lacerations, possible
internal injuries and there also is the possibility that he might have a slight skull fracture.
Two highway patrolmen from the Greenville sub-station, W. E. Stoops and P. I. Gourley
and Patrolman F. J. Walters and John Witherspoon, of the Meadville Barracks
investigated. They were assisted by Deputy Coroner Arthur E. Byham, of this city. It has
not yet been decided whether and inquest will be held.
When the auto struck the tree, Mr. and Mrs. Stainbrook, said to have been sleeping in
the rear seat, were thrown clear of the machine. It was said that the impact nearly tore
the car in two. It was brought to a local garage yesterday and attracted considerable
attention. Many who viewed it said it was one of the most badly wrecked autos that they
had seen.
Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss Norton is the daughter of Mr. And
Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the Meadville Fire Department for several
years, serving as captain at the present time while the father of Miss Norton as long
been press-room foreman of The Tribune Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss Dorothy, Mrs.
Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a brother, George, Jr., living at
home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton, her grandmother, Mrs. J. H. Shaw,
Meadville.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of Meadville: Mrs.
Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden Barrows.
Monday afternoon the body of Barrows was taken to his home, 636 Madison Avenue.
Serices in his memory will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Interment will be made in the Hatch cemetery, Randolph Township.
Sisters Lose Lives
The five members of the Conroe family and Wareham figured in an accident near
Cambridge Springs early last night. The younger girl was killed instantly; her sister died a
short time alter at the Wasson Hospital, Cambridge Springs.
The six persons were riding in an auto driven by Luther Conroe last night when it went
out of control on a Pinchot road, six miles from Cambridge Springs. The vehicle turned
over several times and of the occupants were thrown from the machine.
The accident occurred near the Willis farm, on what is known as the Greytown road.
According to Deputy Coroner Arthur E. Byham, who with Highway Patrolman John
Witherspoon, is conducting the investigation, the machine skidded 625 feet along the
bank, turning over several times on its tragic path.
Ambulances from Cambridge Springs took the victims to hospitals at that place. All of
those hurt, except Wareham, were taken to the Wasson Hospital. Wareham is a patient
at the Mullen Hospital.
Both of the sisters who sustained fatal injuries died from hurts about the head and
chest. Their father is suffering from the same type of injuries and has not yet regained
consciousness.
Mrs. Conroe's physician sad that she had sustained chest injuries and "terribly lacerated"
limbs. Wareham is said to be suffering mostly from shock although he has lacerations
and bruises.
Cambridge Springs residents, saddened by the shock of the tragedy, recalled last night
that the Conroes were highly interested in their religious obligations. They were members
of the Presbyterian Church.
The two girls killed were students at Cambridge Springs High School. Miss Hazel was a
member of the senior class and would have graduated in June. Her sister was a freshman.
Both girls were members of the Girl Scouts, the Tri-Hi-YY club. They also sang in the
junior choir of the Presbyterian Church.
The driver of the car, Luther Conroe, is an employee of the Hookless Fastener company.
Wareham, a close friend of the family, also is employed at the Hookless.
All but one of the children of the Conroe family were in the auto when it crashed. The
absent member of the family was Clarence Conroe, Jr. He is married, an employee of the
Hookless here, and his wife is at present acting as secretary of Cambridge Springs
borough.
Accident on Lake Raod.
The left front wheels of two cars came together at a curve on the Conneaut Lake road
about four mile west of Meadville about 2 A.M. Sunday.A westbound car said operated by
Edwin R. Chantler, of Pine Street, Harmonsburg, who was accompanied by his wife, went
off the road and halted atop a guardrail at the edge of a gully.
The other car, westbound, said operated by William F. Tamplin, a student of Allegheny
College, went down an embankment and into a field. Three other Allegheny students,
Miss Hazel Dixon, Miss Mary Agnes Miller and Tom Jones, were passengers.
The only occupant of either machine to be hurt was Mrs. Chantler, who was taken to
Spencer Hospital suffering head injuries.Patrolmen John Witherspoon and F. J. Walters,
of the Meadville barracks of the state highway patrol, went to the scene of the accidents.
The wrecked cars involved were towed to a Meadville garage.
Guys Mills Man Injured
George S. Smith, 70, of R.D. 1 Guys Mills, was badly hurt Sunday night when the
automobile in which he was riding left the raod and overturned on Hogue's hill near
Wayland.
The accident occurred about 6:30 P.M. and although corporal C H. Blocker, of the
Meadville barracks of the state highway patrol, arrived there shortly thereafter, the
machine had been righted and left the scene. It was said to have been driven by Butch
McCray, of Meadsville.
Smith was taken too city Hospital, where he was found to have suffered possible internal
injuries.
[Funeral notice]
Funeral of Miss Ethel Norton.
Services in memory of Miss Ethel Norton, fatally injured in an auto accident early Sunday
morning, were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Fleming mortuary. Rev.
Bruce S. Wright, pastor of the Stone M. E. Church, officiated.
There was a very large attendance. many beautiful floral tributes were arranged about
the casket.
Interment was made in Greendale cemetery. Active bearers were: Donald Limber, Donald
Hornstein, David Johannesmeyer, Jack Easterly, David L. Davis and Walter Westcott.
Those who acted as honorary bearers included: Edward Carr, William Palmer, Kenneth
Kuntz, Edward Eastman, Arden Powell and Garth Byham.
[Announcement]
Card of Thanks
Barrows - Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows and family wish to express their deep appreciation
to the members of Past Noble Grand Asso., Alethea Rebekah Lodge, Central Fire Station,
Dick Hose co., City Delivery Co., Slider Inspection dept. of Hookless Fastener Co., and all
others who furnished cars or in any was assisted them at the time of the death of their
son and brother,
Chauncey Barrows.
[From the Evening Republican]
James Barrows "Somewhere at Sea"
James Barrows, son of Mrs. Grace M. Barrows, Madison Avenue, recently visited his home
here, en route to new duties. He has completed his training at Chicago in the naval
training school, and is now "somewhere at sea" with the merchant marine as a gunner's
mate trainer.
[Letter from E. M. Wilder, M.D., Nicolaus Building, 1020 Eighth Street,
Sacramento, Calif.
Oct. 1 -'47
Mrs. Grace D. Barrows -
Meadville - Pa.
My Dear Mrs. Barrows:- The enclosed sheets show what I am doing. But when I come to
your ancestor Thomas Wilder - I am stopped in connecting his twig of the family tree
onto the main stem because -tho I know that Thomas came from Oneida Co. N.Y. to
Meadville I don't know whether he was born in Oneida Co, or elsewhere in New York - or
whether he came from New England of who were his parents, whereever he was born.
Can you throw any light on this?
For several years I had a partial record of the descendants of Thomas, but there are
many gaps which possibly you can help me with.The descendants of Calvin I have pretty
well worked out - so we can omit them.
Sylvester Wilder - I understand he never married, When and where did he die and his
occupation?
Eliza Wilder - place and date of her birth and death. I understand she did not marry.
Luther Wilder - I suppose you to be a daughter (or grand daughter) of his daughter -
Martha Wilder Dennington, so most of what I want to know is about your uncles - aunts
and cousins. You must know where the family Bible and other family records are to be
found. So I am going to list a number of questions. Please take all the time you want
and answer as many of them as you can.
What was the family name of Thoams Wilders second wife and when did he marry her?
Did he have any children by this marriage?
Name and date of birth, marriage and death of Luthers first wife?
What became of his son - Sylvester - by this first marriage?
Date and place of Luthers marriage to Sarah Byham? Date and place of her
birth and death? Name of her parents? Were all their children born in Crawford County?
Martin L. Wilder - when and where did he live and die? Whom did he marry?
He had one son - what was his name and what became of him?
Thomas J. Wilder - When and where did he die? What was his first wife name
_____Crouch. When and where did they marry and when and where was she
born and died?
Thomas J. when and where did he marry Sarah Moriison? Where did they live?
When and where did she die?
Chauncey G. Wilder - married 3 times. Who was the first wife and when and where
married. When and where did she die? Where did Chauncey live?
Cauncey's daughter Tessora - i have nothing but her date of birth. Did she marry and if
so when- where and to whom? Has she any descendants that I can write to?
Chaucncey's sons - John & Paul - I have nothing on them. Can you suggest how to
contact them of their children?
Who were Chaunceys second and third wives? Have you any idea what became of them>
died or divorced? etc.
[change of typewriter ink color]
How abot Lucy Maria Wild der Waid? I have only that she married Joseph Waid and had a
son Fred H. Waid - born in 1866. Not a date or place. Do you know whether Fred Waid is
still living - or any of his children to whom I can write?
Mary Ester Wilder - born Aug. 30-1844. a "spnster" where was she born and when and
where died?
[in pencil] Died at Gannite Falls On Dec 12th 1923 Barford Co
Sarah J -- I have her record pretty clearly thro the family of her son George
Sylvestor Wilder.
[in pencil] Mary Esther Wilder raised his son.
Elisha R. born March 3-1847. Married Martha Graham. Died of Typhoid. One child - Mary
Amy Wilder Michaels. Can you add anything to this? Do you know whether her son - F.
Wilder Michaels is still living? Where did Elisha R. livce and die?
[in pencil] R. D. Fountain Home Mead 1 son
Your Aunt Martha Wilder Dannington - I enclosed a records form such as I use for all
Wilders - which shows what little I have on her. Will you please add all you possibly can
to her sheet - including the back - which will show her children, even tho they died young?
Your Father - Jonas B. I enclose his record sheet. All I have is brief indeed.
Please help me with his complete record.
Please don't think that I am asking too much. You are the only living descendant of
Luther Wilder that I know of and I am very anxious to get all these family records down
in Black and White before I get too old to work at this hobby of mine - Im over 75 now.
Most sincerely yours
Edwin M. Wilder [actual signature]
[letter written by Grace Barrows on 3 yellow sheets of paper]
Thomas Wilder died as near as I can find out about 1916. There is no record of it. but I
went to his funeral - 2 small children I am taking the date from that on pictures I have.
Burried at Hadly Pa, His first wifes name was Adelia Crouch. They lived at Randolph Craw
Co. Pa, no children. She is burried at Hatch. Cemetery. They were married Dec 25th 1879.
Second wife, Sarah Morrison. do not know when he married her. no records. They had one
Daughter Genella. Born at French Creek West Va. Where they lived. She died there when
about 12 years old. No record that I can find. They moved from there to Sandy Lake Pa.
They raised one adopted daughter Mary. I do not know what became of her. Thomas
wilder fought in the civil War and was wounded at Gettesburgh
Chauncey G. Wilder was born at Hickory Corners Pa. May 31st 1842 - died at Dade City
Florida do not know what year But around 1914 or 1915 as near as I can make out. He
married Jennie Spencer for 1st wife lived in Meadville had 2 Children, Tessora Born Sept
26. 1871 at Guys Mills, Died at Dade City about 1888 not married. John Wilder was born
about 1874. I do not know name of second wife of when born of died. Do not know name
of 3rd wife of anything about her only very religiouis. She thought she could just out of
up stairs window and the Lord would give her wings to fly away with. Infirmed for life.
They had one son Paul born in Florida. You might write to John at Dade City Florida. It
might reach him or Paul. His wives all died.
[page 2]
L. Maria Wilder Born June 22- 1843 died March 23- 1867 - at Guys Mills. Married to Jo
Waid of French Creek W. Va. Had one son Fred Waid born Jan 29, 1864. He died about
1930. Had 3 sons Clarence, Joseph, Earl - All living. Clarence oldest son Lives at Guys
Mills Crawford Co. Pa. I do not know much about them. Why not write to him and find
what you want to know. Maria Wilder Waid is burried in Hatch Cemetery. Her marker is
gone so can get no sure dates. I took when she was born and died out of Grandpa's Bible
So I guess that is right.
Mary Esther Wilder born Aug. 30 - 1844 in Craw. Co. died at Granite Falls Washington on
Dec. 12-1923. Spinster. Burried there
Sarah J. Wilder Born Nov. 11-1845 at Randolph Twp. You have her record.
Died Dec. 29-1871 at Revenia Ohio.
Elisha R. Wilder born March 3-1847. Died at Randolph twp. don't know when.
Had one Daughter Mary Amy. born at Randolph Twp Dec 12th 1891 - Died about 1943.
She had one Son Wilder Michaels. Who lives at Fountain House. R.F.D. # Meadville, Pa. I
advise you write to him. They have one child, but do not know if boy or girl.
Martha Wilder Dennington, born April 15 Randolph Twp. Died Oct 9. 1905 at Randolph
Twp. Married to Chauncy J. Dennington Nov. 11th 1874. Had 2 children Girl & Boy. One
lived 5 days other 3 days. no names. Girl Sept 6 1875, son May 11th 1879. They adopted
on daughter (myself) Daughter of Jonas & Rose Wilder.
Jonas B. Wilder, born at Randolph twp Oct 1st 1850, died at Randolph twp Sept 16-1882.
Black smith by trade. Married to Rose Tarbell Dec 31-1874 at Saegerstown Pa. They had 2
children Percy L. Born at Randolph twp Dec 3rd 1875- Died Sept 9 1882 at Randolph twp.
I know nothing of Rose Tarbell Wilder's people. Daughter H. Grace Wilder. Born Apr. 16.
1881 Adopted by Martha and Chauncy Dennington.
Doctor Sylvester Wilder Bro. of Luther. Lived at Guys Mills. I think McCartney sent you his
Birth & Death. He married a Widow by married name Mary Lippitt who had one son Frank
who married Addie Guy of Guys Mills Pa. if you write to Mrs. Blank Davenport - Park Ave &
North St. Meadville Pa. She is a step daughter of Frank Lippitt & might put you in touch
with some of his children who could give you information about Doctors family. I was very
small when he died but remember it. She was queer. I also remember her. Doc Wilder
raised 2 of Luther Wilders sons, Sylvester by his first wife and Chauncey by his second
wife. Luther had 12 children all told.
Sylvester Wilder disowned all of his step bro & sisters. So I know nothing about them
only I think he had several children raised at Norrisville. There was a Margaret who
married Will Hunter Postmaster of Meadville Pa. He is dead, but perhaps I can get you an
address of some of them & will send to you latter. Also- Their was a Daughter Addie
who married a Cotten. I wish I could help you more.
Holy Bible in English; Philadelphia, Pa., The National Publishing Company; 1879.
The Bible was at one time the property Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington, who married
James Clark Barrows. She refers to it in a letter as Grandpa's Bible.
The Bible is now in the possesson of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library, Irwin, Iowa.
Marriages
C. J. Dennington was Married to Martha S Wilder Randolph Pa Nov. 11th 1874
Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington was married to James Clark Barrows Nov 10th 1904.
Daughter of (James & Grace Barrows) Mary Elinor was married to Arthur Leo Stainbrook
June 24th 1926.
Daughter if (James & Grace Barrows) June Rose was married to Ernest J. Lucas at
Youngstown Ohio March 22nd
JoAnn R. Stainbook - Married Oct 4th 1947 to Fleet J. Caspary at Youngstown Ohio.
Births
Mr John Dennington was Born Jan 21st 1806
Came from England to America in 1829
Margaret A. Hollister was Born in NY. Oct 8th 1813
Luther Wilder was Born Jan. 25th 1805
Sarah Byham was Born Dec 4th 1818
Chauncy J. Dennington was Born Oct 17th 1850
Martha S. Wilder was Born April 15th 1849
To C. J. & M.S. Dennington Daughter Sept 6th 1875
To C. J. & M. S. Dennington a Son May 11th 1879
" C. J. & M. S. Dennington Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington April 16th 1881
Children of Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows & James Clark Barrows.
Mary Elinor Barrows Born June 24. 1908
Chauncy Dennington Barrows b. Dec 29th 1911
Rosalia June Barrows b. July - 22 - 1918
James Arden Barrows b. Jan 19th 1923
Deaths
Chauncy J. Dennington died Feb. 11th 1917
Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct 9th 1905
Jonas B. Wilder born Oct 1. 1850 died 1882
Percy L. Wilder b. Jan 9 1877 d. Dec 9. 1882
Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct. 9th 1905
Chauncy D. Barrows died April 26 - 1935 Automobile accident [April 28th 1934 crossed
out]
James Arden Barrows died Oct. 4th 1942
Killed while on Armed Guard duty on a Merchant Marine ship in (World War, Number 2)
James Clark Barrows died
H. Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows died
Memoranda
Births of Grandchildren of James & Grace Barrows
Joann Rae Stainbrook (b.) March 16. - 1929
Audrey Grace Stainbrook (b) Sept - 10 - 1931
Donna June Stainbrook (b) June - 1 - 1933
Richard James Stainbrook b. Mar. 1, 1928 died Aug 15, '28 5 months later.
Children of Arthur & Elinor Barrows Stainbrook
Children of Ernest & June (Barrows) Lucas
Ernest James Lucas (b) March 2nd 1947
Robert Carl Lucas (b) Dec. 1, 1949
Kenneth Lucas (b) Feb. 2, 1951 (died) 9-23-83 suicide, shot self in head
Insertions
[obit] Funeral of C. J. Dennington
Services in memory of Chauncey J. Dennington were held Wednesday afternoon. The
services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Barrows, North Water
Street, many old friends being in attendance. Rev. Wilbur J. Baldwin, Pastor of the M. E.
Church of Jamestown, Pa., officiated, and the hymms "Nearer, My God, to Thee,"
"Watching and Waiting" and Saviour, Comfort Me," were sung by the Male Quartette of
Grace M. E. church - Roy M. Stevens, R. W. McKinney, T. B. Woodworth and Lyman Miller.
The bearers here were J. D. Roberts, E. C. Smith, Wilbur Dennington and Charles
Burrows, Sr. The interment was made in the Hatch Cemetery at Randolph, where a large
number of old friends had assembled. The bearers at the cemetery were four friends of
Mr. Dennington.
[news article] "Jim" Barrows "Missing in Action"
First of the students of Meadville High School to be reported missing in action is James
Arden Barrows, known to his fellow-students as "Jim."Last year, Jim left school to enlist
in the U.S. Navy in order to serve his country in this time of war. Since he had been a
small boy, it had been his ambition to join the Navy and when the time came that hi
knew he was needed to serve, he immediately volunteered. Since his enlistment last
March, he had crossed the Atlantic to the British isles and had been promoted to
Seaman, First Class and first class gunner.News of the tragedy was received by his
mother, Mrs. Grace Barrows of 637 Madison Avenue, in the form of a telegram from
Washington, sent by Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, U.S.N.
Jim was popular among his fellow-students and will be greatly missed. Deepest
sympathy is extended to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows, and to his sisters,
Mrs. Eleanor Stainbrook of Youngstown, and Miss June Barrows, both of whom attended
Meadville High School.Room 69, Jim's home room is getting a service flag in memory of
him. [Mead High News Oct 23-1942]
[Mini Family Group Sheet]
JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville, Pa March 16th 1929
father: Arthur L. Stainbrook
mother: M. Elinor Barrows Stainbrook
married at: Youngstown Ohio on Oct 4. 1947
to: J. Fleet Casbury of Youngstown
[J. Fleet] born at Youngstown Ohio Oct. 7th 1927
Residence: Youngstown, Ohio
Occupation Erie R.R. yard conductor
I do not know anything about Fleet Caspary's people. JoAnn is my Grandaughter
These are children of Elinor (Barrows) & Arthur Stainbrookalso grandchildren of Grace &
James Barrows
James Richard Stainbrook
1st Child of A & E Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa March 1st 1928
died at Meadville Pa Aug. 15th 1928
JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. March 16th 1929
Audrey Grace Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa sept. 10 - 1931
Dawna June Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. June 1st 1933
[post card with Meadville PA. postmark, Jan 15 1940 9-pm]
843 N. Cottage St. City.
January 15, 1940
Dear Grace -
I find I was a little mistaken in what I told you Thurs. eve. Instead of Polly Smith being
our great-great grandmother, she was our great grandmother. You may know that quite a
number of years ago Elbert Smith published a history of the Smith and Byham Families,
and Wallace has one of them, and several years ago when Aunt Milia lived at Saegertown
I was looking at it, but didn't have sense enough to write down some of the things, and
the only thing I did write down was "My great grandmother, Polly Smith, was born at
Ware, Mass. May 26, 1799." I wish I had one of those books. I think Elbert might have
given me one. Delma helped him in supplying the Byham history and she wrote me to
give her our Byham side of the family.
Some Weather we are having yesterday and today. I hope it won't continue
long.
Yours as ever- Mary Fitch
[family history letter]
Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows.
I am a Grandaughter of Luther Wilder. Daughter of Jonas B. Wilder, Adopted by my Aunt
& Uncle Chaunceys Demmington. My Mother was Rose Tarbell. Luther Wilders first wifes
name was Lucy Ward. Born in Floyd, Oneida County New York June 18th 1804. Died May
20th 1836. Had 3 Children. 1st Thomas Wilder, Born at Oneida Co. Nov. 18th 1829. Died
Sept. 30th 1831. Sylvester W. Wilder, Born Feb 16th 1832. at Floyd Oneida Co. New York.
He died at Norrisville Crawford Co. Where he raised a family. He was raised by Doctor
Sylvania Wilder. Bro. of Luther Wilder. Second Child of this marriage to live Rebecca
Wilder Born Sept 9th 1833 at Oneida Co. N.Y. Died Sept. 12th 1843 at Hickory corners.
Had fits. could not walk. Rolled in open grate fire. Burned so bad, She died. (Hear say.)
Luther Wilders second wife and My Grandmother and their family. There was nine children
by this marriage. He married Sarah Byham at Dana Worcester County, Mass. On March
28th 1837. - Born Dec. 4. 1818 - Died at Hickory Cor. Jan 20. 1899. There Children werre
all born at Hickory Cor. Martin Wilder Born July 28th 1839 Died April 3rd 1903 at Hickory
cor.Thomas J. Wilder Born Feb. 1st 1841 died 1916. burried at Hadly Penna.Chauncey
Wilder born May 31st 1842. Died at Dade City Florida Around 1914 or 1915.
[envelope labeled "Clippings from papers of Chaunceys Death - Killed near Greenville Pa.
at 3 A.M. April 28th 1935 Age 24 years 3 mo. & 28 days."]
[Newspaper article second part, first part not in envelope]
Local and Cambridge Springs Young People Victims of Two Wrecks, Two
Others near Death
Continued from page 1
...nearly tore the car in two. It was brought to a local garage yesterday and attracted
considerable attention. Many who viewed it said that it was one of the most badly
wrecked autos that they had seen. Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss
Norton is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the
Meadville Fire Department for several years., serving as captain at the present time while
the father of Miss Norton has long been the press-room foreman of The Tribune
Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton,, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss Dorothy, Mrs.
Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a brother, George Jr., living at
home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton, of this city.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of Meadville: Mrs.
Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden Barrows.
Funeral arrangements have no been completed for Miss Norton. Her body was removed to
the Fleming mortuary in this city last night.
Friends may call at the Waid funeral home, Walnut Street, until 1 P. M. today, to view
the remains of Barrows. This afternoon they were to be taken to his home, 636 Madison
Avenue. Services in his memory will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. Interment will be made in the Hatch cemetery, Randolph township.
[Newspaper article]
Republican, Meadville, PA Monday April 29, 1935
Sunday Motor Crashes Claim Fifth Victim As Father of Conroe Girls Dies of Hurts.
Clarence Conroe, 55, succumbs About Noon; Two Local Young Persons killed in Accident
near Greenville; Cambridge Toll is Father and Two Daughters, Dead, Mother and Son
Badly Injured.
The toll of Sunday motor accident victims in Crawford county reached five Monday as
Clarence Conroe, 55, of Cambridge Springs, died at Wasson Hospital of injuries received
in a crash which also claimed the lives of his two daughter and left his widow and one
son in serious condition.
Two Meadville young persons were the other victims. They were: Miss Ethel Norton, 18,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street, and Chauncey Barrows,
23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows, 636 Madison Avenue.
Young Barrows was killed instantly when he was pinned behind the wheel of his machine
as it crashed into a tree near Greenville early sunday morning; Miss Norton died at
Greenville Hospital late the same afternoon.
Two other person were injured in the latter accident - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook,
726½ Baldwin Street. Mrs. Stainbrook was removed to this city from Greenville Hospital
after treatment for minor injuries, but her husband is in City Hospital here suffering from
what were said to be serious injuries. His condition was reported late in the afternoon as
fair.
From Cambridge Springs, where Mr. Conroe's death occurred shortly before noon, came
reports that Mrs. Conroe, aged 53, and Luther Conroe, 28, were considered to be in
critical condition. both are at Wasson Hospital being treated for severe chest injuries and
numerous other hurts, while still another passenger in the car - which was operated by
Luther Conroe - is at Mullen Hospital. He is James S. Wareham, 31, also of Cambridge
Springs, whose injuries (Continued on Page 7.)
(Continued from page 1.)
were described as serious but not critical.
Funeral services for the father and his two daughters, the Misses Elda May, 15, and
Hazel, 18, will be held at the Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Services for Chauncey Barrows, as announced Sunday night, will be held from the home
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services in memory of Miss Norton will be held from
Fleming mortuary, Market Street, at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Clarence Conroe was well known in Cambridge Springs and vicinity, where he was
prominent in civic and religious affairs. He was a foreman at the Blystone Manufacturing
Co., of which his brother, Luther, Sr., is president and general manager.
A pair of additional accidents, making a total of four serious ones during the day, claimed
two injured persons. They are Mrs. Edwin R. Chantler, of Harmonsburg, and George S.
Smith, Guys Mills, R. D. 1. The condition of neither was regarded as serious late Monday
afternoon.
Crash near Greenville.
Barrows met instant death when the car he was driving struck a tree on the
Greenville-meadville road a short distance from Greenville. Miss Norton died at the
Greenville hospital at 5:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred just over the county line after the auto, a Ford sedan, had rounded
a slight curve. In some manner the auto went off the road and crashed into the tree.
Barrows was pinned back of the wheel and it was some time before his body could be
taken from the wreckage. Miss Norton also was pinned between the cowling and the seat.
The occupants of the rear seat, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook, 726½ Baldwin Street,were
thrown clear of the car. Mrs. Stainbrook, sister of Barrows, was the least injured and after
remaining in the Greenville Hospital for a few hours she was discharged.
Mrs. Stainbrook's husband also was removed to Meadville and is a patient at City
Hospital. His injuries consist of a fractured arm, severe head lacerations, possible
internal injuries and there also is the possibility that he might have a slight skull fracture.
Two highway patrolmen from the Greenville sub-station, W. E. Stoops and P. I. Gourley
and Patrolman F. J. Walters and John Witherspoon, of the Meadville Barracks
investigated. They were assisted by Deputy Coroner Arthur E. Byham, of this city. It has
not yet been decided whether and inquest will be held.
When the auto struck the tree, Mr. and Mrs. Stainbrook, said to have been sleeping in
the rear seat, were thrown clear of the machine. It was said that the impact nearly tore
the car in two. It was brought to a local garage yesterday and attracted considerable
attention. Many who viewed it said it was one of the most badly wrecked autos that they
had seen.
Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss Norton is the daughter of Mr. And
Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the Meadville Fire Department for several
years, serving as captain at the present time while the father of Miss Norton as long
been press-room foreman of The Tribune Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss Dorothy, Mrs.
Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a brother, George, Jr., living at
home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton, her grandmother, Mrs. J. H. Shaw,
Meadville.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of Meadville: Mrs.
Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden Barrows.
Monday afternoon the body of Barrows was taken to his home, 636 Madison Avenue.
Serices in his memory will be held from the home at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Interment will be made in the Hatch cemetery, Randolph Township.
Sisters Lose Lives
The five members of the Conroe family and Wareham figured in an accident near
Cambridge Springs early last night. The younger girl was killed instantly; her sister died a
short time alter at the Wasson Hospital, Cambridge Springs.
The six persons were riding in an auto driven by Luther Conroe last night when it went
out of control on a Pinchot road, six miles from Cambridge Springs. The vehicle turned
over several times and of the occupants were thrown from the machine.
The accident occurred near the Willis farm, on what is known as the Greytown road.
According to Deputy Coroner Arthur E. Byham, who with Highway Patrolman John
Witherspoon, is conducting the investigation, the machine skidded 625 feet along the
bank, turning over several times on its tragic path.
Ambulances from Cambridge Springs took the victims to hospitals at that place. All of
those hurt, except Wareham, were taken to the Wasson Hospital. Wareham is a patient
at the Mullen Hospital.
Both of the sisters who sustained fatal injuries died from hurts about the head and
chest. Their father is suffering from the same type of injuries and has not yet regained
consciousness.
Mrs. Conroe's physician sad that she had sustained chest injuries and "terribly lacerated"
limbs. Wareham is said to be suffering mostly from shock although he has lacerations
and bruises.
Cambridge Springs residents, saddened by the shock of the tragedy, recalled last night
that the Conroes were highly interested in their religious obligations. They were members
of the Presbyterian Church.
The two girls killed were students at Cambridge Springs High School. Miss Hazel was a
member of the senior class and would have graduated in June. Her sister was a freshman.
Both girls were members of the Girl Scouts, the Tri-Hi-YY club. They also sang in the
junior choir of the Presbyterian Church.
The driver of the car, Luther Conroe, is an employee of the Hookless Fastener company.
Wareham, a close friend of the family, also is employed at the Hookless.
All but one of the children of the Conroe family were in the auto when it crashed. The
absent member of the family was Clarence Conroe, Jr. He is married, an employee of the
Hookless here, and his wife is at present acting as secretary of Cambridge Springs
borough.
Accident on Lake Raod.
The left front wheels of two cars came together at a curve on the Conneaut Lake road
about four mile west of Meadville about 2 A.M. Sunday.A westbound car said operated by
Edwin R. Chantler, of Pine Street, Harmonsburg, who was accompanied by his wife, went
off the road and halted atop a guardrail at the edge of a gully.
The other car, westbound, said operated by William F. Tamplin, a student of Allegheny
College, went down an embankment and into a field. Three other Allegheny students,
Miss Hazel Dixon, Miss Mary Agnes Miller and Tom Jones, were passengers.
The only occupant of either machine to be hurt was Mrs. Chantler, who was taken to
Spencer Hospital suffering head injuries.Patrolmen John Witherspoon and F. J. Walters,
of the Meadville barracks of the state highway patrol, went to the scene of the accidents.
The wrecked cars involved were towed to a Meadville garage.
Guys Mills Man Injured
George S. Smith, 70, of R.D. 1 Guys Mills, was badly hurt Sunday night when the
automobile in which he was riding left the raod and overturned on Hogue's hill near
Wayland.
The accident occurred about 6:30 P.M. and although corporal C H. Blocker, of the
Meadville barracks of the state highway patrol, arrived there shortly thereafter, the
machine had been righted and left the scene. It was said to have been driven by Butch
McCray, of Meadsville.
Smith was taken too city Hospital, where he was found to have suffered possible internal
injuries.
[Funeral notice]
Funeral of Miss Ethel Norton.
Services in memory of Miss Ethel Norton, fatally injured in an auto accident early Sunday
morning, were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Fleming mortuary. Rev.
Bruce S. Wright, pastor of the Stone M. E. Church, officiated.
There was a very large attendance. many beautiful floral tributes were arranged about
the casket.
Interment was made in Greendale cemetery. Active bearers were: Donald Limber, Donald
Hornstein, David Johannesmeyer, Jack Easterly, David L. Davis and Walter Westcott.
Those who acted as honorary bearers included: Edward Carr, William Palmer, Kenneth
Kuntz, Edward Eastman, Arden Powell and Garth Byham.
[Announcement]
Card of Thanks
Barrows - Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows and family wish to express their deep appreciation
to the members of Past Noble Grand Asso., Alethea Rebekah Lodge, Central Fire Station,
Dick Hose co., City Delivery Co., Slider Inspection dept. of Hookless Fastener Co., and all
others who furnished cars or in any was assisted them at the time of the death of their
son and brother,
Chauncey Barrows.
[From the Evening Republican]
James Barrows "Somewhere at Sea"
James Barrows, son of Mrs. Grace M. Barrows, Madison Avenue, recently visited his home
here, en route to new duties. He has completed his training at Chicago in the naval
training school, and is now "somewhere at sea" with the merchant marine as a gunner's
mate trainer.
[Letter from E. M. Wilder, M.D., Nicolaus Building, 1020 Eighth Street,
Sacramento, Calif.
Oct. 1 -'47
Mrs. Grace D. Barrows -
Meadville - Pa.
My Dear Mrs. Barrows:- The enclosed sheets show what I am doing. But when I come to
your ancestor Thomas Wilder - I am stopped in connecting his twig of the family tree
onto the main stem because -tho I know that Thomas came from Oneida Co. N.Y. to
Meadville I don't know whether he was born in Oneida Co, or elsewhere in New York - or
whether he came from New England of who were his parents, whereever he was born.
Can you throw any light on this?
For several years I had a partial record of the descendants of Thomas, but there are
many gaps which possibly you can help me with.The descendants of Calvin I have pretty
well worked out - so we can omit them.
Sylvester Wilder - I understand he never married, When and where did he die and his
occupation?
Eliza Wilder - place and date of her birth and death. I understand she did not marry.
Luther Wilder - I suppose you to be a daughter (or grand daughter) of his daughter -
Martha Wilder Dennington, so most of what I want to know is about your uncles - aunts
and cousins. You must know where the family Bible and other family records are to be
found. So I am going to list a number of questions. Please take all the time you want
and answer as many of them as you can.
What was the family name of Thoams Wilders second wife and when did he marry her?
Did he have any children by this marriage?
Name and date of birth, marriage and death of Luthers first wife?
What became of his son - Sylvester - by this first marriage?
Date and place of Luthers marriage to Sarah Byham? Date and place of her
birth and death? Name of her parents? Were all their children born in Crawford County?
Martin L. Wilder - when and where did he live and die? Whom did he marry?
He had one son - what was his name and what became of him?
Thomas J. Wilder - When and where did he die? What was his first wife name
_____Crouch. When and where did they marry and when and where was she
born and died?
Thomas J. when and where did he marry Sarah Moriison? Where did they live?
When and where did she die?
Chauncey G. Wilder - married 3 times. Who was the first wife and when and where
married. When and where did she die? Where did Chauncey live?
Cauncey's daughter Tessora - i have nothing but her date of birth. Did she marry and if
so when- where and to whom? Has she any descendants that I can write to?
Chaucncey's sons - John & Paul - I have nothing on them. Can you suggest how to
contact them of their children?
Who were Chaunceys second and third wives? Have you any idea what became of them>
died or divorced? etc.
[change of typewriter ink color]
How abot Lucy Maria Wild der Waid? I have only that she married Joseph Waid and had a
son Fred H. Waid - born in 1866. Not a date or place. Do you know whether Fred Waid is
still living - or any of his children to whom I can write?
Mary Ester Wilder - born Aug. 30-1844. a "spnster" where was she born and when and
where died?
[in pencil] Died at Gannite Falls On Dec 12th 1923 Barford Co
Sarah J -- I have her record pretty clearly thro the family of her son George
Sylvestor Wilder.
[in pencil] Mary Esther Wilder raised his son.
Elisha R. born March 3-1847. Married Martha Graham. Died of Typhoid. One child - Mary
Amy Wilder Michaels. Can you add anything to this? Do you know whether her son - F.
Wilder Michaels is still living? Where did Elisha R. livce and die?
[in pencil] R. D. Fountain Home Mead 1 son
Your Aunt Martha Wilder Dannington - I enclosed a records form such as I use for all
Wilders - which shows what little I have on her. Will you please add all you possibly can
to her sheet - including the back - which will show her children, even tho they died young?
Your Father - Jonas B. I enclose his record sheet. All I have is brief indeed.
Please help me with his complete record.
Please don't think that I am asking too much. You are the only living descendant of
Luther Wilder that I know of and I am very anxious to get all these family records down
in Black and White before I get too old to work at this hobby of mine - Im over 75 now.
Most sincerely yours
Edwin M. Wilder [actual signature]
[letter written by Grace Barrows on 3 yellow sheets of paper]
Thomas Wilder died as near as I can find out about 1916. There is no record of it. but I
went to his funeral - 2 small children I am taking the date from that on pictures I have.
Burried at Hadly Pa, His first wifes name was Adelia Crouch. They lived at Randolph Craw
Co. Pa, no children. She is burried at Hatch. Cemetery. They were married Dec 25th 1879.
Second wife, Sarah Morrison. do not know when he married her. no records. They had one
Daughter Genella. Born at French Creek West Va. Where they lived. She died there when
about 12 years old. No record that I can find. They moved from there to Sandy Lake Pa.
They raised one adopted daughter Mary. I do not know what became of her. Thomas
wilder fought in the civil War and was wounded at Gettesburgh
Chauncey G. Wilder was born at Hickory Corners Pa. May 31st 1842 - died at Dade City
Florida do not know what year But around 1914 or 1915 as near as I can make out. He
married Jennie Spencer for 1st wife lived in Meadville had 2 Children, Tessora Born Sept
26. 1871 at Guys Mills, Died at Dade City about 1888 not married. John Wilder was born
about 1874. I do not know name of second wife of when born of died. Do not know name
of 3rd wife of anything about her only very religiouis. She thought she could just out of
up stairs window and the Lord would give her wings to fly away with. Infirmed for life.
They had one son Paul born in Florida. You might write to John at Dade City Florida. It
might reach him or Paul. His wives all died.
[page 2]
L. Maria Wilder Born June 22- 1843 died March 23- 1867 - at Guys Mills. Married to Jo
Waid of French Creek W. Va. Had one son Fred Waid born Jan 29, 1864. He died about
1930. Had 3 sons Clarence, Joseph, Earl - All living. Clarence oldest son Lives at Guys
Mills Crawford Co. Pa. I do not know much about them. Why not write to him and find
what you want to know. Maria Wilder Waid is burried in Hatch Cemetery. Her marker is
gone so can get no sure dates. I took when she was born and died out of Grandpa's Bible
So I guess that is right.
Mary Esther Wilder born Aug. 30 - 1844 in Craw. Co. died at Granite Falls Washington on
Dec. 12-1923. Spinster. Burried there
Sarah J. Wilder Born Nov. 11-1845 at Randolph Twp. You have her record.
Died Dec. 29-1871 at Revenia Ohio.
Elisha R. Wilder born March 3-1847. Died at Randolph twp. don't know when.
Had one Daughter Mary Amy. born at Randolph Twp Dec 12th 1891 - Died about 1943.
She had one Son Wilder Michaels. Who lives at Fountain House. R.F.D. # Meadville, Pa. I
advise you write to him. They have one child, but do not know if boy or girl.
Martha Wilder Dennington, born April 15 Randolph Twp. Died Oct 9. 1905 at Randolph
Twp. Married to Chauncy J. Dennington Nov. 11th 1874. Had 2 children Girl & Boy. One
lived 5 days other 3 days. no names. Girl Sept 6 1875, son May 11th 1879. They adopted
on daughter (myself) Daughter of Jonas & Rose Wilder.
Jonas B. Wilder, born at Randolph twp Oct 1st 1850, died at Randolph twp Sept 16-1882.
Black smith by trade. Married to Rose Tarbell Dec 31-1874 at Saegerstown Pa. They had 2
children Percy L. Born at Randolph twp Dec 3rd 1875- Died Sept 9 1882 at Randolph twp.
I know nothing of Rose Tarbell Wilder's people. Daughter H. Grace Wilder. Born Apr. 16.
1881 Adopted by Martha and Chauncy Dennington.
Doctor Sylvester Wilder Bro. of Luther. Lived at Guys Mills. I think McCartney sent you his
Birth & Death. He married a Widow by married name Mary Lippitt who had one son Frank
who married Addie Guy of Guys Mills Pa. if you write to Mrs. Blank Davenport - Park Ave &
North St. Meadville Pa. She is a step daughter of Frank Lippitt & might put you in touch
with some of his children who could give you information about Doctors family. I was very
small when he died but remember it. She was queer. I also remember her. Doc Wilder
raised 2 of Luther Wilders sons, Sylvester by his first wife and Chauncey by his second
wife. Luther had 12 children all told.
Sylvester Wilder disowned all of his step bro & sisters. So I know nothing about them
only I think he had several children raised at Norrisville. There was a Margaret who
married Will Hunter Postmaster of Meadville Pa. He is dead, but perhaps I can get you an
address of some of them & will send to you latter. Also- Their was a Daughter Addie
who married a Cotten. I wish I could help you more.