Putnam, John Warren (b. 5 APR 1911, d. 12 FEB 1918)

Note: I don't know what Warren died of, but I suspect the great flu epidemic of 1918 was the cause.

Source: (Birth)
Title: Mary Kathryn (Owens) Putnam birthday book
Media: Other

Note: Attended the Listie Grace Brethren Church. Listie, PA.
Electrician at Big 7 mine in Listie until it closed in the 30's, then he went
to work as electrician for U.S. Steel in Johnstown.

Grave in Somerset Memorial Park is at N 40º 00.380' W 79º 05.926'

Occupation: Place: Electrician

City: Listie

Cause: Cerebral Thrombosis

Note: Before she was married Kate was the cook for the hotel in Shanksville.

Grave in Somerset Memorial Park is at N 40º 00.380' W 79º 05.926'

City: Listie

Note: Finally found the middle name of Jacob P. He listed Jacob Park Friedline on his WW! Draft registration card. [Registration Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1926735; Draft Board: 1.]

Grave in Casebeer Cemetery is at N 40º 04.848' W 79º 05.147'

Occupation: Place: Sawyer, Machinist

City: Listie

Cause: Toxic Myocarditis

Note: Jacob died in 1927 and Clara is listed as a widow on the 1930 census. So she married John sometime after that.

Grave in Casebeer Cemetery is at N 40º 04.848' W 79º 05.147'

City: Listie

Note: Obituary: FRIEDLINE John P., 79, Listie, died July 25, 1953, in Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, son of Francis and Molly (Stahl) Friedline. Twice married. First wife, former Emma Kuhs, preceded him in death as did second wife, Mrs. Clara J. (Dunmeyer) Friedline, who died this year. Survived by these sisters: Mrs: Ellen Showman, Somerset R. D. 2, Mrs. Harvey Stern, Clymer and Mrs. Nancy Orms and Mrs. Eva Tims both of Akron, Ohio. Retired Johnstown streetcar motorman. Service: 2 p. m. Tuesday Hauger Funeral Home, Somerset, Rev. George Nicely, D. D., Johnstown officiating. Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.

Note: No children.

Note: 1880 Census
Somerset Co., Jenner Twp., Village of Friedline Mills
T9-1195 p. 314B
Friedline, Francis 33, Miller
Friedline, Mary E., 28, Wife
Friedline, Ellen, 8, daughter
Friedline, Jacob, 6, son
Friedline, John P., 4, son
Friedline, Millie E., 2, daughter

From Boswell, PA News pub. May 30, 1928 -
Aged Stoystown Man Expires -- Funeral services for the late Francis Friedline, aged 82, pioneer lumberman, whose death occured Thursday morning were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Orms Snyder home, in Stoystown. Interment was made at the Grandview cemetery at Johnstown.
Mr. Friedline's wife, Mrs. Mary Stahl Frieldine, died 21 years ago. He is survived by two sons, John P. Friedline, Johnstown, and Ira F. Friedline, Acosta, and the following daughters: Mrs. Charles Showman, Zimmerman; Mrs. Harvey Stern, Clymer; Mrs. Orms Snyder, Stoystown; and Eva Friedline, Wilsonburg, W. Va. Two sons, Jacob P. and Orran Friedline, are dead.

Unknown newspaper clipping
Funeral of Mr. Friedline -- Stoystown, May 25. -- Funeral services for the late Francis Friedline, aged 82 years and 5 months, pioneer lumberman whose death occured Thursday morning, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Orms Snyder home, this place. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.

Source: (Death)
Title: obituary
Media: Book

Occupation: Place: laborer/miller/lumberman

Source: (Birth)
Title: 1850 Census
Media: Census

Data:
Text: Middlesex Co., Ma. Microfilm Roll 323. p .45

Source: (Death)
Title: obituary
Media: Book

Data:
Text: Derived from the obit of Francis Friedline. "Mr. Friedline's wife died 21 years ago."

Source: (Birth)
Title: WWI Draft Registration

Data:
Text: Registration Location: Cambria County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1893244; Draft Board: 2.

Note: Civil War: Jacob P. Friedline, private, 171st regiment PA drafted militia,
Company E.

171st REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA DRAFTED MILITIA

The quota of the state of Pennsylvania called for in 1862 not being filled as rapidly by volunteering as was deemed desirable, the state authorities resorted to a draft in the fall of 1862. The term of service under this draft, which must not be
confounded with the later drafts made under the conscription laws enacted by Congress, was for the period of nine months.

This draft as made in Somerset County was under the supervision of Hon. Isaac Hugus, of Somerset, who was appointed commissioner for that purpose by Governor Curtin. The men drafted and who were held to service were organized into regiments as they
reported. Those from Somerset county were organized into three companies, and assigned to the 171st Regiment, which was commanded by Col. Everard Bierer, of Uniontown, PA. They were companies E, H, and K of this regiment. The companies were mustere
into the United States service on November 1 and 2, 1862.

The regiment left Camp Curtin on November 27 and proceeded to Suffolk, Virginia, where, with three others of these regiments of drafted men, it became a part of the Keystone Brigade, under General Spinola. On December 28 the regiment broke camp and
proceeded to Newberne, North Carolina, where it arrived on January 1, 1863. In this field of duty it took part in various operations, and several times was exposed to the fire of the enemy, but suffered no loss. In the latter part of June, 1863, it
ordered to Fortress Monroe. July 9 found it at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and from there it was sent to hold a pass in the South mountain, through which it was supposed that Lee's army might attempt to escape in its retreat from Gettysburg. This was
last service in which the regiment was engaged. The chaplain of the regiment was Norman B. Critchfield.

There were neither casualties nor deaths in Company E.

from "The History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Vol. 2, p. 311.


1880 Census
Somerset Co., Jenner Twp., Village of Friedline Mills
T9-1195 p. 314B
Friedline, Jacob P., 59, Farmer
Friedline, Rosanna, 55, Wife (Note: this is wrong, should say Susanna)
Friedline, Morgan, 17, son

Source: (Birth)
Title: Hoffman Zion Lutheran Church Records
Media: Church Record

Note: Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records.

Source: (Death)
Title: Hoffman Zion Lutheran Church Records
Media: Church Record

Note: Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records. Recorded by Rev. L.N. Fleck.

Source: (Baptism Field)
Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records.

Occupation: Place: Farmer

Note: Hoffman Lutheran Church communion records show her as deceased beginning May 1890 communion service.

Source: (Birth Field)
census records

Source: (Death Field)
Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records.

Note: Was a widow for 5 years before she met and married Fred Kraft, She had one sister that was married to a Russian Cossack (a light-armed calvary soldier).

Source: (Birth Field)
Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records.

Source: (Birth Field)
Hoffman (Zion) Lutheran Church Records.

Source: (Death Field)
gravestone

Note: According to census records David's occupations is various years were
listed as a gunsmith, laborer, and farmer. David could not read or write.

DUNMEYER, David was in CO. "M", 102nd Regiment, PA volunteers drafted. Mustering in
6/03/1864, he mustered out 06/28/1865. Gregory Lantay obtained this information from Patricia Brant, County Clerks
Office, Somerset County Courthouse.

Grave in Casebeer Cemetery is at N 40º 04.877' W 79º 05.128'

Source: (Birth Field)
1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Twp, PA, E.D. 186 sheet 7 line 80

Source: (Death)
Title: Death Certificate
Media: Official Document

Occupation: Place: Gunsmith, Laborer, Farmer

Cause: Chronic Cystitis

Note: Will of Nancy Ann (Lape) Dunmeyer

[Nancy had a will dated July 5, 1905 which was invalidated by the following handwritten will shortly before her death. This will is hand written by someone other than Nancy Dunmeyer whose mark appears at the end]

In the name of god amen. Nancy Ann Donmeyer of Somerset County State of Penna being sick and week in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding praised be god for it. I do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and
making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore maid.

It is my desire that all my debts and funeral expenses shall be paid

The house and lot where we now live shall not be sold till I and my husban David Donmeyer are both dead -- then my executor shall sell all my real and personal property and shall divide it as foloes

Susan Ann is to have Five hundred Dollars and then share equal with the rest of the heirs. Susan Ann is also to have a set of furniture and carpet for three rooms and a cow -- the china and dishes shall be divided between my three daughters.

4. Jonathan - Frank - Herman - William and Eliza each have $125

5. Henry - Harry - Sarah - and Clara shall be made equal with the above named and the balance shall be equal divided amongst my heirs.

Sined sealed published and dilivered by the said testator Nancy Ann Donmeyer as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence and at her request have subscribed our names as witness thereto.

I Nancy Ann Donmeyer hear by name Harry Yordy as my executor.

I Nancy Ann Donmeyer hear set my hand and seal this 12 day of December 1906.

Witnessher
Nancy A (x) Donmeyer
Sct Dietzmark
J P. Weimer

Nancy's death certificate lists her year of birth as 1841, the 1900 census lists her birth as Feb. 1838. On census records she pretty consistantly lists herself as seven years younger than David which would also put her birth date as 1838.


Grave in Casebeer Cemetery is at N 40º 04.877' W 79º 05.128'

Source: (Death)
Title: Death Certificate
Media: Official Document

Note: death certificate

Note: Married S. Putman

Note: Died from some kind of a bite in his cheek. They never what it was that bit him.