Mercer PA Old Photos

Virgil Harry (1897-1918)

jlhowenstine — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:47:14 -0600

This photo was taken during his service in W.W.I. He took ill from the flu epidermic in 1918 and died on board the USS Alabama.
He was the son of John and Eva Jane (Hughes) Harry of Mercer PA

Samuel F. Stewart

Laurel Anderson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:36:32 -0500

Samuel F. Stewart was born Oct 21, 1839 in Mercer, PA, to John Young Stewart and Susan Fleming. His paternal grandparents were Robert Stewart and Mary Young. He served in the Civil War, Co. A, 139th PA Infantry. He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness and lost his eye.

Samuel married Nancy Anne Beggs, daughter of David Beggs and Rachel White, on Apr 9, 1869. He died Mar 15, 1887.

Submitted by Laurel Anderson, great great granddaughter

John Speaker Stewart and John Stewart Zahniser

Joni Lee — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:10:49 -0500

Two unknown boys, photographed by Jamison in Mercer, PA.

It's possible that the photo is of John Speaker Stewart and another Stewart relative.

John Speaker Stewart who was born in 1896 in Nebraska lived in Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa. Three older generations of the Stewart family lived in Mercer County, PA, and were enumerated on the 1850 census.

Do you recognize either of the boys?

Old Stone Jail, Mercer, PA

Just Jim — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:13:18 -0500

Mary Elizabeth Snyder

David A. Snyder — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:42:15 -0500

Mary Elizabeth Snyder was born July 15, 1887 in Mercer, PA. She was the daughter of William Henry Snyder and Anna Margaret Uber Snyder.

She married Clayton Karl Snyder on Oct 16 1904 in Mercer, Findley Twp. Wed for 60 years. Mary Elizabeth d. Oct 26, 1964. Clayton Karl d. Nov 26, 1966. Both are buried at Carpenter Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Mercer County, PA.

Photo taken in 1892.

Submitted by David A. Snyder, grandson

Gladys Thompson

bender54 — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:09:18 -0500

I found this at a rumage sale. On the reverse it reads; Miss or Mrs. Gladys Thompson, Mercer R.I. No. I "Livery." below that Mr. G. Cameron and C.C. Thompson. The census shows these people lived in Lackawannock Twp., Mercer County, Pa. I suspect the woman holding the baby is Elizabeth Thompson and the baby is Gladys.

Bill O'Mahoney

old-yearbooks.com — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:10:03 -0500

W. F. O'Mahoney from Mercer, PA.

Player on the 1936 Grove City College Football Team.

Photo from the 1937 Ouija yearbook of Grove City College.

Unknown Boy, Mercer, PA

Walt Jankowski — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:24:42 -0500

Photograph of an Unknown Boy, taken at the Studio of W. B. Pearson in Mercer, PA

Do you recognize this boy? Please let me know.

Mercer, PA High School Orchestra 1926-27

Norris Burdette — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:38 -0500

Members of the Orchestra

First Violin - Toots Jamison

First Clarinet - Guy Ringer

First Cornet - Harry Black

Second Violin - Alma Webber

Second Clarinet - Waide Patterson

Mercer, PA High School Girls Basketball Team 1926-27

Norris Burdette — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:37 -0500

Coach - Marian Reed

Captain - Mary Vanatta

Forwards Mary Vanatta, Irene Carlson, Martha Byers

Centers - Marian Reed, Mabel Nordrum

Guards - Grace McConnell, Kippie Huey, Thresa Snyder

Mercer, PA High School Class of 1930

Norris Burdette — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:37 -0500

When They Were Freshman
Class Roster from 1927 - Freshman Year

Albert, Wm.
Amy, Laurette
Anderson, Orvllle
Anderson, Walter
Armstrong, Avis
Armstrong, Gaylord
Bancroft, Florence

Mercer, PA High School Class of 1929

Norris Burdette — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:36 -0500

When They Were Sophomores

Class Roster from 1927 - Sophomore Year

Adams, Viola
Armstrong, Lois
Bone, James
Bowman, Ruth
Brazel, Thelma
Broadbent, Albert
Broadbent, Edith
Byers, Frank