McKean Co PA Old Photos

Rev. Samuel Dexter Morris

rgoms — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:34:31 -0600

Son of John Morris (1774-1852) and Matilda Decker (1790-1836) of McKean Co PA. Born in Portville, NY in 1815, he died in Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY in 1887. Married Elizabeth Cordelia Knapp, May 1837 in Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Parents of eight children, born in various counties in New York and Pennsylvania, including Dr. J.E.K. Morris of Olean, NY. Occupation: Baptist Minister. Established churches and taught at schools from Buffalo to Pittsburgh. Famed evangelist, Jacob Knapp Jr. (1799-1874), was the stepbrother of Elizabeth. Donated by Charles Augustus Millard (1910-1995).

Children of Charles H. Bishop

rgoms — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:27:03 -0600

Charles H. Bishop family of Bullis Mills and Port Allegany, McKean, PA. Charles Henry Bishop (1853-1918) married Martha Annette Morris (1852-1930), daughter of Rev. Samuel Dexter Morris and Elizabeth Cordelia Knapp, about 1876.

The photo, taken about 1892, includes, Back: Morris George Bishop (1878-1966), Lena Wilma Millard (1877-1964), Elizabeth Cordelia "Bessie" Leonard (1884-1926); Front: Earl Hawthorne Clinton DeWitt Bishop (1886-1957), Leona Beatrice Leonard (1888-1961), Twila Arloene Bishop (1892-1905), Eugenio Karl "Gene" Bishop (1881-1973). Donated by Charles Augustus Millard (1910-1995).

Unknown Man and Boy

rgoms — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:29:06 -0600

This photo was found in the walls of the house built by John Morris (1774-1852) and Matilda Decker (1790-1836) at State Line Mills, McKean, PA in the 1830's when it was remodeled by Inga (Thwing) Buckley. This house is still standing. Its present address is RD 1, Box 190 Eldred, Pennsylvania 16731. Newspapers used as insulation were dated 1900-1907. The photo is a large charcoal drawing. Donated by John and Inga Buckley (nee Thwing).

Elice Barrett & Arvilla Marie Cox Haynes

Mona Cox Anderson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:29:40 -0500

Barret & Arvilla were my aunt and uncle. Barrett was born in McKean Co., PA in 1898 and died in Custer, Whatcom Co., WA in 1974. Arvilla was born in Clearfield Co., PA in 1907 and died in Custer, Whatcom Co., WA in 1979. She was the oldest of 13 children born to my paternal grandparents. Barrett and Arvilla had 12 children of their own.

Edna Maude Calhoun Wingard

Mona Cox Anderson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:47:02 -0500

Edna was born in Brockway, Jefferson Co., PA in 1904 and died in Bradford, McKean Co., PA in 1982. She was a sister to Olive Calhoun Anderson, who was my husband's grandmother.

Edna was a second grade teacher in the Lafayette Schools.

Frank James Newton Sr. and his wife Ruth (Russell) Newton Circa 1920

datainte — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:40:04 -0600

"Frank J. Newton, merchant, Rixford, was born in Sharon Township, Potter Co., PA., August 31, 1859, and is a son of Alonzo and Angeline (Warner) Newton. His father was a native of Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY and among the pioneer farmers and lumberman of Sharon Township, and a farmer and lumberman by occupation. Frank J. Newton was reared and educated in his native township [i.e. Shinglehouse] and located to Rixford, McKean county in 1879, where he openned a general store in company with George W. Dodge, and they have since conducted a successful business under the firm name of Dodge & Newton. Mr. Newton married, February 10, 1881, Ruth Russell of Bufalo, NY and they have four children: Nellie, George, Esther and Nelson. [Son Frank J. Newton Jr. -- Mr. Grandfather -- arrived in 1893] Mr. Newton is a leading merchant and citizen of Rixford. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a member of Council No. 43 of Bradford, PA. Politically he is a Republican."

From: History of the Counties of McKean, Elk, Cameron and Potter, Pennsylvania with Biographical Selections. Chicago: Beers, 1890 p. 512

I sent for and received a death certificate on Frank James Newton, Sr. and that occurred on January 24, 1944.

Children of John and Emma Augusta Nelson

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:13:49 -0500

Children of John and Emma Augusta Nelson, clockwise from top left, Albert Nelson, Ellen Nelson Engman (1898-1965), Emil S. Nelson, Anna Nelson and Clifford H. Nelson.

Photo taken in Ludlow, PA on the occasion of Ellen Nelson's confirmation at Moriah Lutheran Church.

Submitted by Kay Engman, granddaughter of Ellen Nelson Engman

Walton E. Engman

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:12:43 -0500

Walton E. Engman in the U.S. Army at Camp Lee, Virginia, 1945.

He grew up in McKean County.

Submitted by Kay Engman, daughter

Walton E. Engman

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:11:16 -0500

Walton E. Engman in the U.S. Army at Camp Lee, Virginia, 1945.

He grew up in McKean County.

Submitted by Kay Engman, daughter

Ludlow, PA World War I Servicemen

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:06:59 -0500

Servicemen from the village of Ludlow, McKean County who fought in WWI.

Hugo G. Engman (1895-1970), is sixth from the left, in the back row.

Photo taken in Ludlow after WWI.

Submitted by Kay Engman, granddaughter of Hugo G. Engman

Train Station, Ludlow, PA

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:04:48 -0500

Train Station in Ludlow, McKean County, PA.

Photo from a post card.

Submitted by Kay Engman, daughter and granddaughter of Ludlow residents

Six Cousins Pyramid

Kay Engman — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:03:13 -0500

Six cousins taken in 1937, possibly in Ludlow or on the farm near Ellred, McKean County.

Top: Stuart Kornreich

Middle row, left to right: Jim Nelson, Mary Ann Engman

Bottom row, left to right: Walt Engman, Joanne Engman, Tom Nelson

Submitted by Kay Engman, daughter of Walt Engman