Wifes last name might be McGraph(as in son)
may be Nicholas Oster b 1/22/1796 prob Bedford Pa area about 50m from Conemaugh Cambria cty Pa, and very close to Osterburg Pa
John Valentine Oster (Sept 1744 - 12 Feb 1807) b. in Germany (some sources say Osteresse, France), died in Osterburg, Bedford Co., PA. Married Maria Elizabeth Claycomb (Aug 1747 - 15 Jan 1833). John Valentine Oster (Ouster) was a private in the Revolutionary War. He lived in Hagerstown, MD, Lancaster, PA and Osterburg, PA. Their children were William Henry, John Peter, Susannah, Magdalena, John Frederick.
William Henry Oster (1770-1829) married Rachael Cormick Sill (8 Jan 1785-31 Jan 1857). They lived in Osterburg, Bedford Co. PA. They had at least 10 children. One of whom was Solomon. Also a Joseph XXXXXX
Solomon Oster (13 Jul 1817 - 19 Mar 1854) married Amelia Jane Emigh (19 Oct 1820 - 29 May 1847). Solomon had three children by this first wife: Thomas McGraff, Lucinda, Anastasia.
Thomas McGraff Oster (15 Dec 1843 - 14 Feb 1918) married Rachel Carolyn Plottner (5 Dec 1851 - 16 Jan 1937).1st Generation ~
Johann Adam OSTER, AKA Adam EASTER, born est. 1728 possibly in the Rheinland-Pfalz area of southern Germany (also known as The Palatinate), died April 1781 in Washington Co., MD.
Married before 1750 probably in Frederick Co., MD to Anna Maria SCHARF.
Johann Adam was 1 of 4 brothers. The other 3 were Johann, Georg & Franz.
2nd Generation ~
Peter OSTER, born Abt. 1755 in MD, died Abt. December 14, 1785 in Milligan Cove, Bedford Twp., Bedford Co., PA.
Married on July 31, 1779 in Frederick Co., MD to Anna Elisabetha 'Elizabeth' KEBBER.
Peter had 4 known sibs, George Jacob Oster AKA Jacob Easter,
Casper Oster, Matlena 'Martha' Oster & Cradle Oster.2 lines
1. George Oster (circa 1730- by Aug 1795) went through southern Frederick CO MD circa 1754-1780, but by 1790 moved into southern Bedford CO PA and d. by 1795; he married Barbara Brunner (a descendant of settlers of the city of Frederick MD). . An excellent book is available on the Brunners. This is almost certainly on our line (thanks for the commentary about whatever happened to George Osters son of Georg).
2. John Valentine Oster (no known relation, but might have been distant kin) was in the Hagerstown MD area (then Frederick CO PA) by the late 1770s and then moved by 1790 into northern Bedford CO PA;
3rd Generation ~
Johannes 'John' OSTER, born May 28, 1780 in Washington Co., MD, died April 25, 1846 in Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada.
Married Bef. 1802 in York Co., Ontario, Canada to Rachael FISHER, daughter of Jacob FISHER & Anna Maria SCHEIDECKER.
Johannes had 1 known sib - Catherine Oster.
Although we have seen a marriage date of 1868, it appears more likely to be late 1872 or 1873. Also seen an Elizabeth b 1869..who is daughter of Oster not Long
a carpenter
in 1910 census...not in 1920 census in Winnebago cty Il.
have seen references to birth also in 1836. same source thought as follows:
Charity Ellen and Joseph Oster children were Charles, Elizabeth, Eva, Margaret. Then Oster died she remarried
Charity Ellen and Joseph Long children Blanche, Florence and Josie. Joseph Long s niece was Mary Elsie Long married to Charity Ellens brother Silas A Coleman. Thought possibly that these Longs also related to their mother Elizabeth J Long.in 1850 census in Hanno twp Lee cty Il
Mrs. Charity Ellen Long widow of Joseph Long, died yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. She was born in Pennsylvania on Aug 9, 1836. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Devlin, Newton,Kans.; Mrs. Florence Gritzmacher, Rockford; Mrs. Glenn Knappenberger,Belvidere; Miss Blanche Long, Rockford; one son, Charles M. Oster; one sister,Mrs Amanda Branch, Vinton, IA., and a brother S.A. Coleman, Aurora. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock fromthe home. The Rev. H. M. Bannen officiating.
settled 1848 or 1849 NE 1/4 Sec 7 Sublette Lee Il
1880 census has father b in Ireland, mother in Pa
in Georgie Allen's book The Coleman Brothers. It has only one page on William Coleman as follows:
born 1804 in Huntingdon County (now Blair) married Elizabeth Long b 1816 in Pa. resided in Hamilton Township, Lee County Il in 1850. This says Elizabeth was most likely the 2nd wife of William. List four children: Martha Coleman born 1833 - Huntingdon County Pa, Charity E. Coleman b 1835 Huntingdon County, Ann P. Coleman born 1845 Huntingdon County and Thomas A. Coleman born 1849 Hamilton Twp Lee county Il.
father b in Ireland mother b in Pa
1860 census shows b 1806 in Pa
also seen as Anna P Coleman
in 1850 census in Lee cty Il.
single in 1880 living at home with parents in Sublette Il
single living at home with parents in Sublette Il in 1880
In Newton Kansas in 1880 census with Francis Devlin(F H). thought b in Il from census
Charles McGraph Oster was my great grandfather. I remember going to his house as a little girl. He had a red mustache, and rocked in his rocker all the time. He worked as a machinist at Rockford Bolt and Steel company for 64 years from 1/3/1891 until he died in 1956.....from age 23 to 89. Cathy Ridlon H.
pr Grace A Mathers b 1867 in In, father Benjamin Mathers, mother Amanda living in 1880 census in Benton Ks
a Grace M Mathers m Abraham Davis 2/17/1886 in Henderson Il
SS# from Wi.
A Chester J shows in Winnebago Il with wife Laura Ann
I from 1930 census
SSDI shows death in Pa
in 1920 lived at Atchison Ks
in 1900 lived at Newton Ks
a John A Devlin shows at a Ks Univ banquet as toastmaster in 1/4/1907 at Allen Club in Iola Ks festivities. A Mary Woodin shows b 1871 in Iola Ks.A is probably Albert from 1930 census showing him living in KC
John,
I couldn't find Mary in any of the lists I copied, but I tend to believe as you do, that it is the same person we are talking about. Wish we could find a marriage date and place on them. I looked them up on the Census' and found them in Iola, Allen, Kansas in 1910. He is listed as a chemist. In 1920 they lived Benton, Atchison, Kansas, he was High School Principal. In 1930 they lived in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, he as John Albert Devlin, however she is listed as May M Devlin. He is listed as being from Pennsylvania and is a teacher in a public school.
I get the impression that they were married in their thirties or so. That could be why she wasn't on my list of marriages in Iola. I'm guessing there were no children. Please write back with your thoughts or information.
Regards,
Donna Woodin
may be May Wooten or Wooden
a Mary Woodin b 1871 in Ks shows living in Iola Ks in 1880 census, which is probably her.
parents
father
Name: James Lorenzo WOODIN Birth: Abt 1838 in Ohio Death: Deceased in Kansas his parents Father: John Hubbell WOODIN b: 18 Aug 1811 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Mother: Rachel HITCHCOCK b: 25 Feb 1811 in Catherine, Tioga, New York mother Marriage 1 Mary E. WOODIN b: Abt 1844 in Illinois (James L Woodin)
Children
Mary WOODIN b: Abt 1871 in Kansas
George WOODIN b: Abt 1873 in Kansas
Lucy WOODIN b: Abt 1875 in Kansas
Alva WOODIN b: Abt 1878 in Kansas
Abby WOODIN b: Abt 1879 in Kansas
Louisa Alice (Mollie) Elberson
probably Louisa A have seen others show her as Mary
Elbertson may be spellingProbable parents are Thomas W Elberson and Eliza from 1880 censu
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Thomas W. ELBERSON Self M Male W 35 NJ Farmer PA PA
Eliza ELBERSON Wife M Female W 31 CAN Keeping House IRE IRE
Leander Peter. ELBERSON Son S Male W 4 KS NJ CAN
Jesse A. ELBERSON Son S Male W 2 KS NJ CAN
Louisa A. ELBERSON Dau S Female W 6M KS NJ CAN XXX probably MollieEliza Elberson maiden name Powell? or Gratton
EVENING KANSAN-REPUBLICAN (Newton, KS), 20 Feb., 1914; p. 4:
DEATH OF MRS. MARY GRATTON
Mrs. Mary Grattan received her summons to her eternal home this morning and had she lived until April 20, she would have been 91 years of age. She has been a widow for many years and made her home with her children who reside near Sedgwick, but spent most of her time with her daughter, Mrs. T. W. Elberson. During the past six weeks, she had been with another daughter, Mrs. Sam McGinn, and it was here that death occurred after an illness of less than a week.
Mrs. Grattan or Grandma Grattan as she was familiarly known, was a woman of remarkable vitality and activity for one of her age, and her mental faculties were keen even to the latter day of her recent illness. She loved work and aside from assisting in the light tasks of household duties, she continued to use her needle and had taken much pleasure in piecing quilts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been the mother of a large family, seven of whom survive her. Always of a sweet, cheerful disposition, she loved to mingle with young folks and they were happy in visiting with her.
Beside her seven children, she is survived by fifty-three grandchildren and sixty-three great-grandchildren. Her children are: Mrs. James McCabe, Mrs. Sam McGinn, Mrs. T.W. Elberson, and William Grattan of Sedgwick; Mrs. T.L. Fife of Denver; Mr. J.A. Grattan of El Dorado; and Mrs. (Caleb) Tugwell of Stella, (Ont.) Canada. All of whom were with her except Mrs. Tugwell. Mrs. Elberson who had been spending the winter in Texas, arrived yesterday, and Mrs. Fife had been visiting here.
The funeral will be held at St. Mary's church Monday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
Submitted by Mary Grattan Powell
EVENING KANSAN-REPUBLICAN (Newton, KS), 23 Feb., 1914; p. 1:
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY GRATTAN
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Grattan was held at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock. An interurban car was chartered for a funeral car bringing Mrs. Grattan and relatives and friends to the number of forty to the church, where the requiem high mass was sung. The officiating clergymen were Rev. A.M. Weikman of Halstead, Rt. Rev. M. Maguire, and Rev. J.G. Dambach.
A very beautiful sermon was preached by Father Weikman. Out of town relatives from Topeka, Emporia, and Wichita, and many friends were present. The floral tributes were very handsome. Mrs. Grattan was borne to her resting place by six of her grandsons. Clarence McGinn, Jesse Elberson, Richard McCabe, Charles Grattan, Alex Grattan, and Joe Grattan.
do not remember being married. Used to visit her while visiting her brothers Floyd Devlin child..Mary Arlene Devlin Barry in Denver.
Address in Francis Louis Sprehe's files shows Eileen Devlin 1155 Ash Denver, CO 80220 Owner of cemtery plots at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Newton, KS?? Section 2, Block 2, Lot 33 & 34 (actual index card at church has fistname as Elaine. However, since other errors were found on the cards, Iwouldn't be surprised if it was supposed to say "Eileen" instead.Think these were the 2 plots the Conway brothers gave back to the Devlins. See copy of letter in file.(Jack and Floyd Conway)
was a widow when Francis met during WWI
was living in Butler Ks in 1920 married to Frank
may be Lee Emerson Knox b 1/2/1880 Benton cty Ia m 4/22/1903 in Denver Co
1880 census has names reversed
A Margaret (Maggie)Leota Devlin
another has b as 6/13/1883 d 5/12/1972 Long Beach Ca. Had seen b 6/24/1883 d 1939 in Tulsa Ok
suspect death is wrong as Mary Devlin Barry knew and saw them in LA in 1950's, appears we have mixed date with mothers death date. Birth certificate has b 6/24/1883divorced Knox in Cal,
1900 census living in Harvey cty Ksdelivered by thomas M Coleman MD...a relative by marriage to Armina Coleman
another has buried at Newton Ks.
called Art.
probably b 1/28/1882 d 1/25/1957 Riverside Ca mother named Hodley pr from Ks from SS#
A Margaret (Maggie)Leota Devlin
another has b as 6/13/1883 d 5/12/1972 Long Beach Ca. Had seen b 6/24/1883 d 1939 in Tulsa Ok
suspect death is wrong as Mary Devlin Barry knew and saw them in LA in 1950's, appears we have mixed date with mothers death date. Birth certificate has b 6/24/1883divorced Knox in Cal,
1900 census living in Harvey cty Ksdelivered by thomas M Coleman MD...a relative by marriage to Armina Coleman
in 1880 census shows a Joseph H Knox living with him...may be a brother?