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Sarah Elizabeth Cooley 1876–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1876

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 30 Dec 1947

Death Location: Elimsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Samuel Cooley

Mother: Nancy Wilson

Spouse(s): Elmer Hakes, Milton Yaw

Children(s): Leroy Hakes, Robert Hakes, Harry Hakes, Anna Hakes, Merrel Hakes, Clifford Yaw, Almina Yaw, Dorothy Yaw

In 1876, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States, born to Samuel Edward Cooley And Nancy Caroline Wilson. In 1880, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided in George, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1920, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided in Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Sarah Elizabeth Cooley married Elmer Charles Hakes, Milton Daniel Yaw, and had children including Almina R Yaw, Anna Belle Hakes, Clifford R Yaw, Dorothy R Yaw, Harry Lester Hakes, Leroy Edgar Hakes, Merrel Hakes, Robert Hakes. Sarah Elizabeth Cooley passed away in 1947 in Elimsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States, born to Samuel Edward Cooley And Nancy Caroline Wilson.
  • In 1880, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided in George, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1920, Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided in Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Cooley married Elmer Charles Hakes, Milton Daniel Yaw, and had children including Almina R Yaw, Anna Belle Hakes, Clifford R Yaw, Dorothy R Yaw, Harry Lester Hakes, Leroy Edgar Hakes, Merrel Hakes, Robert Hakes.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Cooley passed away in 1947 in Elimsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Cooley
1849–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Nancy Wilson
1848–1913
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
NW

Spouses(s)

Elmer Hakes
1875–1903
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Milton Yaw
1874–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MY

Children(s)

Leroy Hakes
1897–1967
Birth Location: Elimsport, Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
LH
Robert Hakes
1896–1970
Birth Location: Owego, Tioga, New York, United States
RH
Harry Hakes
1898–1953
Birth Location: Elimsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
HH
Anna Hakes
1901–1973
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
AH
Merrel Hakes
1903–1983
Birth Location: Elimsport, Pennsylvania, United States
MH
Clifford Yaw
1905–1966
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CY
Almina Yaw
1908–1963
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AY
Dorothy Yaw
1911–1985
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DY

Sarah Cooley's Ancestors

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Sarah Cooley
1876–1947
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Samuel Edward Cooley
1849–1912
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy (Caroline) Wilson
1848–1913
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Richard (C) Cooley
1822–1890
Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Sara E
1829–1851
Samuel (Joseph) Wilson
1791–1861
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah (Nancy) Fordyce
1808–1879
Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cooley
1794–1850
Martha Fordyce
1802–
William Wilson
1750–1830
Elizabeth
1754–1850
William Fordyce
1759–1830
Priscilla Hyatt
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Cooley's Descendants

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Sarah (Elizabeth) Cooley (Nov 1876–30 Dec 1947) m. Elmer (Charles) Hakes (8 Jan 1875–13 April 1903) m. Milton (Daniel) Yaw (18 Feb 1874–)
  1. 1. Leroy (Edgar) Hakes 1897–1967 m. Mildred (Frances Mix) Dewitt 1901–1951 m. Frances (M) Mix 1898– m. Inez (Ted) Temple 1906–1990 m. Bertha (Thomas) Hakes 1915–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Smith 1914–1954 m. Filo Johnson 1906–1965 m. Lloyd (Philander) Smith 1894–1964
      1. 1. Philo (James) Johnson 1943–1999 m. Harriet (Wanita) Frisbie 1945–2023
      2. 2. Mildred (Janet) Smith 1935–2002
      3. 3. Leona (Mae) Johnson 1944–2024 m. James (David Adams) Sr 1944–2010 m. Robert (G) Walburn 1945–2012
      4. 4. Lloyd (Philander Smith) Jr 1938–2010
      5. 5. Shirley (Marie) Johnson 1945–1946
      6. 6. Philip (Roy) Johnson 1940–2013
      7. 7. Baby (Girl) Johnson 1942–1942
    2. 2. Esobell (Elizabeth) Hakes 1923–2012
    3. 3. Annabel (Lucinda) Hakes 1923–2003
    4. 4. Elmer (Leroy) Hakes 1929–1929
    5. 5. Rose (Marie) Hakes 1930–2016
  2. 2. Robert Hakes 1896–1970 m. Jessie (Alice) Womelsdorf 1894–1956
    1. 1. Grace (A) Hakes 1917–2009
    2. 2. Ruth Hakes 1921–1975
    3. 3. Kenneth (L) Hakes 1922–1986
    4. 4. Harold (Theodore) Hakes 1924–2004
    5. 5. Elmer (Robert) Hakes 1925–1980
    6. 6. Albert (E) Hakes 1929–2005 m. Mary 1934–2005
    7. 7. Allen Hakes 1923–1995
    8. 8. Ediain Hakes 1930–1968
    9. 9. James (C) Hakes 1942–2011
  3. 3. Harry (Lester) Hakes 1898–1953 m. Alice (E) Bird 1902–1982
    1. 1. Lehman (Leroy) Hakes 1921–2011
    2. 2. Clark (Larue) Hakes 1922–1985
    3. 3. Welhelmina Hakes 1929–2015
    4. 4. James (Wesley) Hakes 1937–1992
    5. 5. Reba (Mae) Hakes 1930–1931
  4. 4. Anna (Belle) Hakes 1901–1973
  5. 5. Merrel Hakes 1903–1983 m. Ethel (M) Kirschner 1901–1990
    1. 1. Mae (E.) Hakes 1923–2002
    2. 2. Elenor Hakes 1925–
    3. 3. Pearl (I) Hakes 1928–2003
    4. 4. Ruth Hakes –1990
  6. 6. Clifford (R) Yaw 1905–1966 m. Evelyn (M) Yaw 1911–
  7. 7. Almina (R) Yaw 1908–1963
  8. 8. Dorothy (R) Yaw 1911–1985 m. Lenord Birdman 1906–

Sarah Cooley's Timeline

5 Records

1876
Nov 1876
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Cooley in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 4
Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided here in George, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
George, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1920
Age 44
Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided here in Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 54
Sarah Elizabeth Cooley resided here in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
1947
30 Dec 1947
Age 71
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Cooley in Fairfield Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Fairfield Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1876
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1591; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: George, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1129; Family History Film: 1255129; Page: 205B; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0715.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: George, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: George, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1129; Family History Film: 1255129; Page: 205B; Enumeration District: 040; Image: 0715.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conyngham, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1591; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1947
    Event Place: Fairfield Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elimsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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