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Nellie Verbenia Champion 1883–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1883

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 31 Oct 1946

Death Location: Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Sr

Mother: Laura Lash

Spouse(s): William Shearer

Children(s): Grace Shearer, Wayne Shearer, William Shearer, Laura Shearer, Roy Shearer, James Shearer

Nellie Verbenia Champion was born in 1883 in Pennsylvania, the child of Joseph Alfred Champion Sr And Laura Isabelle Lash. In 1900, Nellie Verbenia Champion resided in Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. Nellie Verbenia Champion married William H Shearer, and had children including Grace L Shearer, James Alfred Shearer, Laura Ethel Shearer, Roy N Shearer, Wayne Larry Shearer, William Earl Shearer. Nellie Verbenia Champion passed away in 1946 in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Nellie Verbenia Champion was born in 1883 in Pennsylvania, the child of Joseph Alfred Champion Sr And Laura Isabelle Lash.
  • In 1900, Nellie Verbenia Champion resided in Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Nellie Verbenia Champion married William H Shearer, and had children including Grace L Shearer, James Alfred Shearer, Laura Ethel Shearer, Roy N Shearer, Wayne Larry Shearer, William Earl Shearer.
  • Nellie Verbenia Champion passed away in 1946 in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Sr
1860–1947
Birth Location: Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
JS
Laura Lash
1864–1940
Birth Location: Madison Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
LL

Spouses(s)

William Shearer
1874–1963
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
WS

Children(s)

Grace Shearer
1914–1971
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GS
Wayne Shearer
1918–1987
Birth Location: Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
WS
William Shearer
1911–1981
Birth Location: East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
WS
Laura Shearer
1903–1996
Birth Location: Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
LS
Roy Shearer
1901–1975
Birth Location: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
RS
James Shearer
1907–1977
Birth Location: Furnace Run, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
JS

Nellie Champion's Ancestors

Self
Nellie Champion
1883–1946
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Joseph Alfred Champion Sr
1860–1947
Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Laura (Isabelle) Lash
1864–1940
Madison Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (Frank) Champion
1814–1886
Kesselbach, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
Mary (Polly) Ganoe
1822–1890
Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lewis (David) Lash
1832–1919
Derry, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (Ann) Barger
1834–1916
Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Ganoe
1782–1870
Hester Adams
1794–1871
Henry Lash
1809–
Elizabeth Bair
1810–1866
Abraham Barger
1807–1882
Ann Brunner
1819–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Capt
1735–1812
John Capt
1746–1822
Jane Armitage
1754–1830
Philip Barger
1774–1860
Barbara Shrader
1777–1869
John Brunner
1782–1839
Elizabeth Watterson
1784–1840

Nellie Champion's Descendants

1.
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Nellie (Verbenia) Champion (May 1883–31 Oct 1946) m. William (H.) Shearer (05 Sep 1874–1963)
  1. 1. Grace (L) Shearer 1914–1971 m. Adam Lendyak 1903–1977 m. James (Hubert) Wales 1911–1977
    1. 1. Ronald (Adam) Lendyak 1931–2021
    2. 2. Mitchell (Michael) Lendyak 1933–2024
  2. 2. Wayne (Larry) Shearer 1918–1987
  3. 3. William (Earl) Shearer 1911–1981
  4. 4. Laura (Ethel) Shearer 1903–1996
  5. 5. Roy (N) Shearer 1901–1975 m. Florence Bish 1902–1997
    1. 1. Robert Shearer 1922–1944
  6. 6. James (Alfred) Shearer 1907–1977

Nellie Champion's Timeline

9 Records

1883
13 May 1883
Birth of Nellie Verbenia Champion in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
1883
May 1883
Birth of Nellie Verbenia Champion in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 17
Nellie Verbenia Champion resided here in Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1911
abt 1911
Age 28
Nellie Verbenia Champion resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 47
Nellie Verbenia Champion resided here in East Franklin, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
East Franklin, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Nellie Verbenia Champion resided here in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA
Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Nellie Verbenia Champion resided here in South Buffalo, South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
South Buffalo, South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
31 October 1946
Age 63
Death of Nellie Verbenia Champion in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1946
31 Oct 1946
Age 63
Death of Nellie Verbenia Champion in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1883
    Event Place: Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 3-66
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 082951-085500
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1507; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 14
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341727
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1373; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1915, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 379; Certificate Number Range: Allegheny (Sweeny) - Clearfield (Frycz)
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1883
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rayburn, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1373; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1915, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 379; Certificate Number Range: Allegheny (Sweeny) - Clearfield (Frycz)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Franklin, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341727

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 3-66
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Buffalo, South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03424; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 3-66

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 October 1946
    Event Place: East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 082951-085500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1946
    Event Place: Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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