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     Nancy Jane Van Allan was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^3,4 She was born on June 23, 1950 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^3,4 She died on July 19, 1952 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York, at age 2.^2,4

     Henrietta Craig DeHaas was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1812 at Bald Eagle Valley, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 As of circa 1833,her married name was Chatham.¹ She married Hon. James B. Chatham, son of Walter Sweetman Chatham and Eleanor Hall, circa 1833.^1,3 Henrietta Craig DeHaas died on May 2, 1896 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^2,4 She Mrs. Henrietta Craig Chatham, widow of the late James Chatham, died Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the residence of her son-in-law, W. C. Kress, Esq., West Water street, aged 84 years. The funeral will be beld Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted at the home by Rev. C. S. Long and Rev. Dr. J. E. Wright, Mrs. Chatham is survived by one son, William Mitchell Chatham, of Matthews Court House, Virginia; Mrs. W. C. Kress and Mrs. F. S. Smith, of this city, and Mrs. Lavinia Stall, of Sunbury. Deceased was one of the charter members of the Church of Christ in this city. She was born in Bald Eagle Valley on the original DeHaas property, which was owned by Maj. DaHaas, who was married to a daughter of Captain William Shippen who was killed at the battle of Princeton. She was a granddaughter of Major General John Philip DeHaas. on May 4, 1896.²

     Elizabeth J. Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was born on June 12, 1844 at Salona, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,3 As of November 25, 1869,her married name was Kress.¹ She married Capt. Wilson Conrad Kress on November 25, 1869 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,3 Elizabeth J. Chatham died on January 18, 1942 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 97.^1,3 She Clinton County's oldest native resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Chatham Kress, 97, died at her home yesterday morning after a short illness. Her life spanned some of Lock Haven's most colorful years, during which she and members of her family were active participants in civic and political affairs in this city. Her death seems for many to mark the end of an epoch. Born in Salona, June 12, 1844 of pioneer Clinton County forebears, she was the daughter of Hon. James Chatham and his wife, Henrietta DeHaas. She moved with her family to this city as a girl when her father was elected sheriff of Clinton County and had lived here over 90 years. Mrs. Kress was married Nov. 25, 1869 to Wilson Conrad Kress, attorney at law and for many years a leading member, of the Clinton County bar. The wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Kress' parents at the northeast corner of Main and Henderson Sts. Capt. Kress died in June, 1920. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Eleanor Hall Kress; a son, Wilson C., Jr., at home and a granddaughter, Mrs. R. A. Sunergren, Hanover, Mass. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home, 344 West Water St., with the Rev. George G. Culbertson, pastor of the Great Island Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. on January 19, 1942.¹

     Capt. Wilson Conrad Kress was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^6,2,3,4,5 He was born on July 14, 1836 at Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 He married Elizabeth J. Chatham, daughter of Hon. James B. Chatham and Henrietta Craig DeHaas, on November 25, 1869 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Capt. Wilson Conrad Kress Captain Wilson C. Kress, one of the most prominant residents of Central Pennsylvania, died at the Lock Haven hospital this morning at 9 o'clock. He has been a patient there since July 11 of last year and had been his usual helath until Thursday afternoon when he suddenly grew weaker, death being caused by anemia. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis about 20 years ago. In a few more weeks he would have celebrated his 84th birthday. The announcement of the death of Captain Kress will cause widespread mourning in this city, the upbuilding of which he had a large part. His record of accomplishment is one that is achieved by few and his abilities commanded the highest esteem not only of the people of this city but of his many friends throughout the state. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence, 344 West Water street, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of Rev. E. D. Parkhill, assisted by Rev. O. S. Metzler. Interment, which will be private, will be made in the Highland cemetery. The family asks that friends omit sending flowers. Captain Wilson Conrad Kress was born July 14, 1836, in Lycoming county, and was the son of George B. and Eliza Dunlap Kress, his father having been a farmer. His paternal grandfather, Conrad Kress, came to Pennsylvania from Germany when two years of age, in 1760, and served with the early patriots in the Revolutionary War until peace was declared. Captain Kress early in his life taught school and graduated from Dickinson seminary in 1859, after which he continued to teach school, and studied law during his spare hours. Having located in Lock Haven in June, 1861, he began publishing the Lock Haven Press, but retired Irom editorial work in August, 1862, to enter the Union army in the war of the rebellion, enlisted in Company E, 137th P. V. I., of which he was appointed first lieutenant. He was later made captain of Company K, 37th regiment, and assigned to service in the army of the Cumberland. When his regiment was mustered out of service, he was appointed deputy provost marshall of this district, which post he held until the close of the war. In October, 1864, while in Keating township, this county, endeavoring to round up Isaac Gains, Jr., a deserter from the army, he was shot through both lungs by the said Gaines, the ball entering the right side and being removed from the left side. The wound was a serious one and his life was in the balance for a time, but eventually he recovered to the surprise of his surgeons and friends. After the war, captain Kress completed his law studies and was admitted to the bar of Clinton county in May, 1866. He soon enjoyed a lucrative practice and in later years he became on of the abelest attorneys of Central Pennsylvania and appeared before the court in many of the most important civil and criminal cases tried in Clinton county, including numerous trials. He always took an active part in politics and frequently represented the Republican party at state conventions, was a member of the state committee and chairman of the county committee, as well as presiding officer of niminating conventions many times. In 1888 he was a member of the electoral college which cast its vote for General Harrison for president. In 1891 he was chosen, as a delegate to the constitutional convention. From 1881 to 1884 he was a member of the Lock Haven City Counsil from the First ward, and in 1888 he was elected a councilman-at-large under the act of 1887, and served as president of Select Council for more than a year, when the act was declared unconstitutional. After the war he served as assistant adjutant general in the Pennsylvania National Guard, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. In 1895 he was appointed State Supreme court reporter, which position he held for a number of years. In his later years he devoted his entire time to the practice of law and became associated with B. F. Geary, Esq., and at the time of his death was president of the Clinton County Bar association. Captain Kress was a member of the F. and A. M. and the G. A. R., having been a past commander of John S. Bittner post, G. A. R. He was also a member of the Lock Haven Lodge of Elks. He was united in marriage in 1869 to Eliza J. Chatham, daughter of Hon. James Chatham, a prominent attorney of his time in Lock Haven, who with the following children survive: Eleanor and Wilson C., Jr. on June 25, 1920.² He died on June 25, 1920 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 195-16-5938.¹⁰ Wilson Conrad Kress Jr. was born on March 10, 1882 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,10 He died on March 18, 1976 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.⁹ He Lock Haven - Wilson C. Kress, 93, of Susque-View Home Cree Drive, Lock Haven, died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday in Lock Haven Hospital where he had been a patient since March 4. Mr. Kress was born March 10, 1882, in Lock Haven, a son of the prominent Lock Haven attorney Capt. W. C. Kress and Elizabeth Chatham Kress. He lived for many years at 344 W. Water St. Mr. Kress attended Pennsylvania State University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was a member of Great Island Presbyterian Church. He was employed at the Farrandsville Brick Yard and lalter by Piper Aircraft Company in Lock Haven. Surviving are several grand nieces and grand nephews. on March 19, 1976.⁹

     Capt. Walter S. Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He was born circa 1837 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6 He married Jane "Jenny" Caruthers/Carothers on October 10, 1861.⁷ Capt. Walter S. Chatham married Harriet Aurilla Coolidge in August, 1875.⁸ Capt. Walter S. Chatham died on January 10, 1894 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9 He Death of Walter S. Chatham. He Dies at Roanoke This Morning Aged About 57 Years. Dr. F. S. Smith received a telegram this morning announcing the death of Captain Walter S. Chatham at Roanoke, Va. Captain Chatham was born in this county about 57 years ago and was tha son of Hon. James Chatham and wife. He resided in Lock Haven for many years, and in 1890 removed to Roanoke, Va., with his family. His death was due to dysentery, but a letter written a couple days ago stated that he was out of danger and was convalescing. This letter and the message announcing his death were recieved by his relatives in this city this morning. Deceased enlisted at the beginning of the war in tbe old Penn'a 11th regiment, commanded by Col. Jarrett, for three months as a non-commissioned officer. On his discharge be recruited Co. C of the 52nd Pennsylvania Infantry, and went out as the Captain of the company. He served three years this time and his record was an honorable and brave one. His widow and four sons, an aged mother, a brother and three sisters are left to mourn his death. His brother, W. M. Chatham, lives in Roanoke, and his mother and two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Kress and Mrs. F. S. Smith reside in Lock Haven. The third sister, Mrs. Stall, lives in Sunbury. on January 10, 1894.¹ He BURIED WITH HONORS. Funeral of the Late Capt. W. S. Chatham. The body of Capt. W. S. Chatham arrived in Lock Haven on Erie Mail this morning, from Roanoke, Va., and was taken to the home of his brother-in-law, W. C Kress, Esq., at the corner of Main and Henderson streets. The widow and her children accompanied the remains from Roanoke. The funeral took place this afternoon from the Disciple church and was largely attended. He was buried with military honors under the auspices of the Union Veteran Legion, the G. A. R. and Women's Relief Corps alao being well represented. The Military Band furnished the music and Rev. C. S. Long conducted the services at the church. The Legion, accompanied by the band and a firing squad from Company H, escorted the remains from the house to the church. The pall bearers were Lewis Hoover, G. W. Mason, L. T. Carpenter, Albert Lilly, G. C. Carns and J. W. Livingston. The two latter were members of Capt. Chatham's Company C, 53d Pennsylvania Regiment. on January 12, 1894.¹⁰

     Mary Ellen Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 She was born in 1833 at Pennsylvania.^1,5 As of April 9, 1863,her married name was Smith.³ She married Dr. Francis Schuyler Smith on April 9, 1863.^2,3 Mary Ellen Chatham died on April 23, 1914 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, wife of Dr. F. S. Smith, died at her home, No. 105 East Water street, at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, following a brief illness of pneumonia. Her death came as a shock to that lady's many friends, as it was known to only a few that she was confined in the house. On Tuesday of this week Mrs. Smith was able to be about but was suffering from a cold; pneumonia developed and her death ensued in less than 48 hours. Mrs. Smith was one of this city's most estimable women and her loss will be felt in various ways. She was a life long member of the Church of Christ and was greatly interested in missionary work. Always active in the work for her Master, and a liberal contributor to the cause made Mrs. Smith a sincere, Christian woman, and her death removes from the church one of the most consistent members. Since the organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution she had been a charter member and was chaplain at the time of her death. Her husband, who is aged about 85 years, and is one of the oldest physicians of the Homeopathic school that is still practicing, was prostrated by the death of his devoted wife, who was his constant companion. Mrs. Smith, prior to her marriage, was a daughter of the late John Chatham (actually James Chatam, corrected in next day's edition), one of the prominent citizens of this city in earlier history. Aside from her husband, two sisters and one brother survive as follows- Mrs. Austin Stull, Williamsport; Wiliam Mitchell Chatham, Albany. N.Y., and Mrs. W. C. Kress, this city. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence at 11 o'clock Monday morning by Rev. D. R. Moss. Ph. D., pastor of the Church of Christ. Interment, private, in Highland Cemetery. on April 24, 1914.²

     David Rittenhouse P. Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^5,4 He was born circa 1839 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6 He married Mary Jane Mullen on June 5, 1857.^6,7 David Rittenhouse P. Chatham began military service on May 15, 1861 Enlisted in 1st Rifle P.R.V.C. Infantry.³ He died on April 29, 1877 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,5

     Lavinia Chatham was buried at Watsontown Cemetery, Watsontown, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3 Her married name was Stull.⁵ She married Austin Stull.^5,6 Lavinia Chatham was born in March, 1843 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ She died on April 26, 1917 at Wayne Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.³

     William Mitchell Chatham was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany Co., New York.^5,6 He was born on January 17, 1846 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,5 He married Ella Jean Boom circa 1881.¹⁰ William Mitchell Chatham died on May 20, 1928 at Albany, Albany Co., New York, at age 82.^5,7 He Albany, May 21 - William M. Chatham state commander of the G.A.R., who ran away to enlist as a drummer boy in 1861, died of heart disease in his home here yesterday. He was 82. He served throughout the Civil War, battles in which he participated including Antietam, South Mountain, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Mr. Chatham succeeded George W. Flynn, Buffalo, last February as state commander of the G.A.R., he was the son of James M. Chatham and Henriette De Hass, he was a lineal descendant of John Philip De Haas, a general under Washington. He was born January 17, 1846, at Lock Heaven, Pa. It was from that city he enlisted with Company H, 137th Infantry. Survivors are Ella M. Chatham, the widow; Joseph S. Chatham, a son of Peekskill; Mrs. Charles M. Ripley of Schenectady, and Mrs. Floyd H. Walter of Albany, daughters; Mrs. William C. Kress of Lock Haven, Pa, a sister, and Charles Chatham Ripley, of Schenectady, a grandson. on May 21, 1928.⁷

     James P. Chatham was born circa 1843 at Pennsylvania.¹ He began military service on July 2, 1863 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He ended military service on July 9, 1863 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.³

     Austin Stull was buried at Watsontown Cemetery, Watsontown, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 He married Lavinia Chatham, daughter of Hon. James B. Chatham and Henrietta Craig DeHaas.^1,5 Austin Stull was born in 1836 at New Jersey.^3,5 He died on November 2, 1886 at Pennsylvania.⁵

     Harry Frederick Eufer was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ He was born in May, 1879 at Lockport, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 He married Laura Mabel Chatham, daughter of John Watson Chatham and Rosa Belle "Rosabell" Kerns, on January 2, 1902 at Hopkins, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 Harry Frederick Eufer died on May 2, 1911 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 He Harry F. Euver, son of John Euver, died at the home of his father, No. 346 East Water street, at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday morning of anemia, aged about 32 years. Since July last he had been in ill health and during the past five weeks his condition was serious. He bore his sufferings with true christian fortitude and realized a few days ago that the end was near. The news of his death will be learned with regret by his many friends, as he was a bright and companionable young man whose cheerful disposition was among his virtues. Everything possible was done during his illness to make him comfortable and to prolong his life, but he gradually grew weaker and his spirit took its flight at the time stated. To mourn his departure from this life are his wife, two children, Paul and Albert, his aged father, two sisters, Mrs. Edwin S. Crist, of DuBois, and Miss Annie Euver, this city, and one brother, William C. of Reynoldsville. Funeral services will be conducted at his late residence at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon by Rev. Edward Crumbling, pastor of the First United Evangelical church. Interment in Highland cemetery. on May 3, 1911.⁶

     Phoebe DeHass Chatham was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on March 20, 1882 at Pennsylvania.^2,5 She died on January 6, 1906 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 23.¹ She The Cold Hand of Death Touches Miss Chatham of McElahatten. The stern, relentless hand of death has again fallen upon the family of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Chatham of McElhattan and their daughter Phoebe lies cold and stiff in his embrace, a victim of bronchial trouble. Miss Chatham was first seized by the dread disease about three years ago and made a valient fight for her life. She was able to be about until about two weeks ago and no one supposed that the end was so near. Her sister Rae, a trained nurse, had been caring for her and about 10 o'clock last night left her sleeping quietly. About 12:30 she again went into the room to look after the sufferer and discovered that she was dead, having quietly passed into the last long sleep. Miss Chatham was aged 23 years, 9 months and 23 days, and her untimely death will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. She was of a bright, cheery dispostion and made friends of all who came in contact with her. She possessed a bright, active mind and had she not been handicapped by ill health she would have had a bright career. She was a student at the Central State Normal school for several terms end taught in the public schools of the county for three years. Although not a member of any church, she had always lived a christain life and was closely indentified with church work. During her illness she bore her suffering patiently and cheerfully and tried her best to lighten tbe burden of those who ministered to her wants. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, two brothers, Lou and John, and four sisters, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Bert Gardner, Rae and Marie Chatham. The funeral will occur from the residence at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. on January 6, 1906.¹

     Winnie Rae Chatham was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^6,11 Her Social Security Number was 201-30-8357.^6,12 She was born on May 14, 1880 at Pennsylvania; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1878.^2,6,12 As of 1919,her married name was Bodwell.⁵ She married William A. Bodwell in 1919 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁵ Winnie Rae Chatham died on September 8, 1964 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 84.^4,6 She A native of McElhattan, W. Rae Chatham, R.N., 84, of 35 N. Paxon St., Philadelphia, died yesterday noon in the Philadelphia General Hospital. Death resulted from pneumonia, following a week's illness. She had spent 12 days in August with relatives and friends in McElhattan. Miss Chatham was a daughter of the late John H. and Barbara Gramley Chatham. She had lived in Philadelphia since 1916, where she followed her profession as a nurse. Members of the family were proud of their interest, in which Miss Chatham had shared, in beginning a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are a brother, John, of Safety Harbor, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Chatham Smith, Chula Vista, Calif. on September 9, 1964.⁴

     Marie Eleanor Hall Chatham was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,8,9 She was born on March 19, 1884 at Wayne Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,8 As of November 22, 1915,her married name was Phillips.⁴ She married James Earl Quiggle Phillips on November 22, 1915 at Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey.^4,7,5 Marie Eleanor Hall Chatham died on January 19, 1955 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 70.^7,8 She Mrs. Marie Chatham Phillips, 70, formerly of McElhattan, died at 12.08 p.m. yesterday at 35 N. Paxton St., Philadelphia, where she had lived in recent years with a sister, Mrs. W. Rae Bodwell. The name of Marie Chatham Phillips in eastern Clinton County is linked with that of Col. John Chatham chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, which she organized and served as first regent. The chapter bears the name of her direct ancestor. She was born in McElhattan, one of 13 children of John H. Chatham, Jr., and Barbara Gramley Chatham. She received her education at the Central State Normal School in Lock Haven, and the Pennsylvania State College, and taught school for 40 years in Clinton County. She was married to Earl Q. Phillips, who has been deceased many years. Their daughter, Mrs. Charles Frost, and two grandchildren, Mary and Jane Frost, now live in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Phillips retired from teaching seven years ago. She had been in ill health much of the time since her retirement. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Bodwell, her daughter and two grandchildren, are two other sisters and a brother, Mrs. George T. Smith, LaJolla, Cal; Mrs. Nanette Gardner, Winter Park, Fla., and John H. Chatham, 3rd, formerly of Philadelphia, now residing in the homestead at McElhattan. She was a member of the McElhattan Church of the Lock Haven Methodist Parish. on January 20, 1955.⁷

     Louis Clyde "Lewis" Chatham was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road, Escondido, San Diego Co., California.² He was born on September 13, 1871 at Pennsylvania.^6,1 He married Mary Adelia Gates circa 1894.^6,7,8 Louis Clyde "Lewis" Chatham died on October 31, 1947 at La Jolla, San Diego Co., California, at age 76.^1,7 He Louis Chatham, a native of McElhattan, and a resident of La Jolla, Cal., for the past 38 years, died there Oct. 31, according to word received recently by his sister, Miss W. Rae Chatham of Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, Adelia Gates Chatham, a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Albert Bennett, Paul Gates Chatham and William Dunn Chatham; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Local survivors include four sisters and a brother, Mrs. A. B. Gardner, Mrs. George T. Smith, Miss W. Rae Chatham, Mrs. Marie C. Phillips and John Hall Chatham. on November 11, 1947.⁷

     John Hall Chatham Jr. was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on November 11, 1847 at Pennsylvania.^2,6 He married Barbara Jane Gramley on October 10, 1868.^1,2,10,11,12 John Hall Chatham Jr. died on April 30, 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 75.^13,6 He John H. Chatham, of McElhattan, one of the best known residents of this section, died Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Badwell, of Philadelphia. Mr. Chatham had been ill for several months and been a patient at the Homeopathic hospital in West Philadelphia, being removed to his daughter's home recently when he showed signs of improvement. He was 76 years of age. Deceased was born in this city and in his early days followed the Susquehanna as a raftsman, no man being more familiar with the Susquehanna and its branches. Throughout his life he was a lover of the great outdoors and was particularly well versed in woodcraft and the habits of birds and animals. His fund of general knowledge was comprehensive and he was an authority on general history and folklore, both ancient and modern. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Alpine club, of which he was the poet, and always attended its outings. A poet of no mean ability, a number of his poems and other writings have appeared in book form. He is survived by four daughters and two sons. The body will be brought to Willlamsport on the Buffalo flyer Thursday afternoon and will be transferred to the local afternoon train at the Park Hotel station, and will be taken to tbe McElhattan Methodist church, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J. Leroy Cohick. on May 1, 1923.¹³ He Several hundred friends of the late John Hall Chatham, poet and naturalist, attended the ceremonies at sunset Friday in Linnwood cemetery, McElhatten, in connection with the unveiling of a large boulder by Col. Henry W. Shoemaker. The service was opened with prayer by Rev J. Leroy Cohick, after which the unveiling of the monument took place. The stone ivas covered with an American flag and at a given signal four great-grandchildren of the poet pulled the cord, letting down the flag and exposing to view the huge boulder which had been taken from the mountainside near the cabin "Fort Kittanning where the nature lover spent the most happy hours of his life. J. Herbert Walker, of Altoona, spoke, paying a high tribute to the aged nature lover and poet. A letter was read from Governor Pinchot telling of his affection for his old friend, and a letter was also read from Bruce A. Hunt of Altoona. Rev. Mr. Cohick pronounced the benediction and taps were sounded just as the sun was sinking in the west. On the boulder is a bronze plate bearing the following inscription: 1848—1923 John Hall Chatham. Poet, Naturalist, Historian "I have learned with deepest regret, the death of Mr. Chatham. My sense of personal loss is real and deep. He was not only an outdoor man but an outdoor poet whose feeling for the beauty in the wilderness was keenly felt and beautifully expressed. Many a nature lover throughout the commonwealth will mourn his loss. Gifford Pinchot" on October 27, 1923.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 179-12-5271.⁵ George Thomas Smith was born on August 9, 1877 at Pennsylvania.^5,4 He married Jennie Florence Chatham, daughter of John Hall Chatham Jr. and Barbara Jane Gramley, on October 20, 1898 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 George Thomas Smith died on October 31, 1959 at San Diego Co., California, at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 713-16-0663.⁸ Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham was born on April 19, 1876 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,6,10 As of October 21, 1896,her married name was Gardner.⁸ She married Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner on October 21, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,8,5,11 Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham died on October 20, 1963 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^8,4 She Mrs. Nanette Chatham Gardner, 87, widow of A. B. Gardner of Beech Creek, who had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Alan Taylor, Mount Royal Road, Skyland, N.C., for the past ten years, died in a western North Carolina hospital Sunday after a long illness. A native of McElhattan, Mrs. Gardner was a daughter of John Hall Chatham, Jr. She was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Little Falls, N. Y., and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She belonged to the Mother Church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Gardner leaves two sisters, Miss Rae Chatham, Philadelphia; Mrs. George Smith, San Diego, Calif; a brother, John Hall Chatham, Oldsmar, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews. on October 24, 1963.⁴

     Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was born on August 28, 1872 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4,3 He married Nanette Blanche "Nettie" Chatham, daughter of John Hall Chatham Jr. and Barbara Jane Gramley, on October 21, 1896 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,2,3 Alvin Berton "Bert" Gardner died on November 18, 1936 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.^1,3 He Alvin Bert Gardner died this morning at the home of Mrs. Marie C. Phillips, McElhattan, after a short illness. Mr. Gardner was born at Beech Creek and for a long time was employed by the B. C. C. & S. W. Railroad. In 1900 he moved to New York where he was made engine dispatcher with headquarters at Little Falls, N.Y. In 1928 he was moved to Albany where he was made chief signalman of the Mohawk Division. When this posftion was merged with another he retired to his home in South Bay on Oneida Lake. While living in Little Falls he affiliated with the Blue Lodge F. & A. M. No. 181 and was past commander of the Little Falls Commandery K. T. No. 26. He was a member of Ziara Temple Mystic Shrine, Utica, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Nanette Chatham Gardner and one daughter, Helen Rae Gardner. Funeral services will be held at the Chatham homestead, McElhattan, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be made in the Linwood Cemetery. on November 19, 1936.¹

     Barbara Jane Gramley was buried at Linnwood Cemetery, McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 She was born on April 2, 1847 at Miles Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 As of October 10, 1868,her married name was Chatham.⁶ She married John Hall Chatham Jr., son of John Hall Chatham and Hannah Anne DeHaas, on October 10, 1868.^1,2,6,4,5 Barbara Jane Gramley Death Enters Family of John H. Chatham, McElhatten, For the Third Time in Two years. The grim reaper has again visited the home of John B. Chatham, at McElhatten and this time removed the wife and mother from the home circle. Mrs. Chatham passed away this morning at 7:30 o'clock after a long illness. Some years ago she was stricken with paralysis and her health was so shattered by the stroke that she never regained her strength, but became a constant sufferer. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gramley of Rabersberg and was aged 59 years. This is the third time that death has visited the Chatham family in about two years. A daughter was buried about two years ago and only a month ago Miss Phebe, another daughter passed away. Mrs. Chatham is survived by her husband, two sons, Lewis C. and John H. Chatham Jr. and four daughters, Mrs. Bert Gardiner of Little Falls, N.J., Mrs. George T. Smith of Pittsburg and Rae and Marie at home. The funeral will occur from the home at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Parr of this city will conduct the service. Interment will be made at McElhatten. on March 3, 1906.³ She died on March 3, 1906 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^3,5

     Jane E. "Jennie" Chatham was buried at Wildwood Cemetery, 1151 Cemetery Street, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^3,8,5 She was born on December 23, 1848 at Wayne Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,6 As of August 27, 1875,her married name was Schneider.² She married Dr. Louis Schneider on August 27, 1875 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,8,4,6,9 Jane E. "Jennie" Chatham died on February 2, 1917 at Northumberland, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^3,5 She The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Schneider, widow of Dr. Louis Schneider took place yesterday from the chapel in Wildwood cemetery. After services in her home, in Northumberland, the body was brought to this city. on February 7, 1917.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 159-07-5040.¹⁰ John Hall Chatham III was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.^5,7 He was born on June 7, 1892 at McElhattan, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^{1,3,11,5,10,7} He married Louella Theresa Alflin on December 23, 1923.^12,5 John Hall Chatham III died on January 16, 1967 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 74.^4,5,7