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Orpha Spears 1883–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1883

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 31 Dec 1949

Death Location: Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Edward Spear

Mother: Julia Funk

Spouse(s): Andrew Jr.

Children(s): Gladys Glenn, Leonard Laird, Paul Laird

In 1883, Orpha Spears entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Edward W Spear And Julia Funk. In 1900, Orpha Spears resided in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1908, Orpha Spears resided in Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA. Orpha Spears married Andrew Curtis J Glenn Jr, and had children including Gladys Faye Glenn, Leonard L Laird, Paul Laird. Orpha Spears passed away in 1949 in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Orpha Spears entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Edward W Spear And Julia Funk.
  • In 1900, Orpha Spears resided in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1908, Orpha Spears resided in Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Orpha Spears married Andrew Curtis J Glenn Jr, and had children including Gladys Faye Glenn, Leonard L Laird, Paul Laird.
  • Orpha Spears passed away in 1949 in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Spear
1840–1921
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
ES
Julia Funk
1860–1915
Birth Location: Curtin, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
JF

Spouses(s)

Andrew Jr.
1882–1947
Birth Location: Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
AJ

Children(s)

Gladys Glenn
1901–1958
Birth Location: Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
GG
Leonard Laird
1909–1995
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
LL
Paul Laird
1916–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
PL

Orpha Spears's Ancestors

Self
Orpha Spears
1883–1949
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Edward W Spear
1840–1921
Pennsylvania, USA
Julia Funk
1860–1915
Curtin, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Edward Spear
1820–
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Gingher
1826–1896
Pennsylvania
Joseph Funk
1837–1916
Curtin, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Maria) Evans
1841–1913
Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1786–1858
Sussanna Gereth
1789–1886
George Funk
1813–1899
Susannah White
1810–1891
Sarah Stratton
1816–1855
Rufus Evans
1803–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Genger
1751–1810
Sabina Merkel
1761–1820
Catherine Kuhn
1772–
Mary Evans
1792–1858
William Stratton
1792–1871

Orpha Spears's Descendants

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Orpha Spears (21 Nov 1883–31 Dec 1949) m. Andrew (Curtis J. # Glenn) Jr. (Sept4,1882–Sept.12,1947)
  1. 1. Gladys (Faye) Glenn 1901–1958 m. Clyde (Laird \Laird Clyde *) Johnstenbaugh 1888–1955
    1. 1. Carol (Ann) Johnstonbaugh 1941–2013
    2. 2. Laird (Clyde Johnstonbaugh) Jr 1921–1983
    3. 3. Virginia (Eleanor) Johnstonbaugh 1926–2004
    4. 4. Emma (Kathryn) Johnstonbaugh 1923–1998
    5. 5. Charles Johnstonbaugh 1919–1976
  2. 2. Leonard (L) Laird 1909–1995
  3. 3. Paul Laird 1916–

Orpha Spears's Timeline

11 Records

1883
21 Nov 1883
Birth of Orpha Spears in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Orpha Spears resided here in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
1908
Age 25
Orpha Spears resided here in Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA
Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Orpha Spears resided here in Sharon Ward 4, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Sharon Ward 4, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
abt 1913
Age 30
Orpha Spears resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 37
Orpha Spears resided here in Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Orpha Spears resided here in Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Orpha Spears resided here in Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 57
Orpha Spears resided here in Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
31 Jul 1947
Age 64
Orpha Spears resided here in State College, Pennsylvania, USA
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
1949
31 Dec 1949
Age 66
Death of Orpha Spears in Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1883
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sharon Ward 4, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hickory, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1947
    Event Place: State College, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Centre Daily Times; Publication Date: 31 Jul 1947; Publication Place: State College, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Centre County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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