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     Windsor Maurice Van Allan was born on April 4, 1927 at Waverly, New York.^3,4 He married Madalyn Mary Lahr on May 28, 1949 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^2,5 Windsor Maurice Van Allan married Linda Ann Tarquin on February 6, 1993 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 187-12-0713.³ Lois Elizabeth Ohl was buried at Woolrich Cemetery, Pine Creek Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on December 13, 1922 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 As of 1942,her married name was Rich.¹ She married Michael Bond Rich, son of John Bond Rich and Frances Tyson, in 1942 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Lois Elizabeth Ohl died on June 7, 2003 at Woolrich, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.^1,3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 114-18-0345.³ Madalyn Mary Lahr was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^4,5 She was born on January 27, 1927 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^3,5 As of May 28, 1949,her married name was Van Allan.² She married Windsor Maurice Van Allan, son of Maurice Herman Van Allan and Frances L. Tyson, on May 28, 1949 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^1,2 Madalyn Mary Lahr died on September 22, 1989 at New York at age 62.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 120-42-7837.³ Gary Richard Van Allan married Genevieve Unknown.¹ Gary Richard Van Allan was born on July 13, 1953 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^1,3 He died on October 4, 2010 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 57.^1,3 He ROMULUS - Gary R. Van Allan, 57, of Rt. 96 A, passed away on Monday (October 4, 2010) at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester after a 12-year battle with Leukemia. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 8) at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 9) at St. Mary's Church, Waterloo. The Rev. Paul Bonacci will officiate. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Leukemia Society or to the Beverly Animal Shelter, Waterloo. Gary was born on July 13, 1953, in Geneva, the son of the late Madalyn Lahr Van Allan and Windsor Van Allan. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School and was a lifelong resident of this area. Gary was an avid NASCAR and NY Yankees fan. He enjoyed working on his John Deere lawn tractors and looked forward to the plow days with other John Deere owners. He also enjoyed gardening. He will be missed by their dogs, Mojo and Duke and their cat, Sam. Gary is survived by his wife, Genevieve; his father and step-mother, Windsor (Linda) Van Allan of Oldsmas, Fla; step son, Ricky A. Jesmer of Seneca Falls; brothers: James Van Allan of Arlington, Va. and David (Colleen) Van Allan of Geneva; sisters: Patricia Van Allan and her husband, Arthur Curtis of Houston, Texas, Susan (Roderick) Rabideau of Tallahasee, Fla. and Janice Van Allan of Geneva; six nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Van Allan. on October 6, 2010.¹

     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