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     Ruth Weldon Southwick was born on 30 August 1935. She married Dr. Bernard Franklin Sams Sr. Ruth Weldon Southwick died on 1 March 2015 at age 79. She was buried in March 2015 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Findagrave #143277675.

     Albert Southworth was born circa 1818 at New York.¹ He married Antoinette (?).¹

     Arthur Southworth was born in September 1865 at Lenawee Co. (probably), MI.¹ He was the son of Albert Southworth and Antoinette (?)² Arthur Southworth married Viola Pointer, daughter of Noah Pointer and Hannah Roush, on 14 May 1892 at Frontier Co., NE.¹

     Gertrude Sowards married Cortez Henry Burgess, son of Lewis Smith Burgess and Lucinda Ellen Davis.

     Catherine Sower was born on 25 February 1761 at Montgomery Co., PA. She was the daughter of Christopher Sauer and Catherine Sharpnack. Catherine Sower married Samuel Harley, son of Rudolph Harley and Maria Becker, on 10 May 1785 at Chester Co., PA. Catherine Sower died on 16 July 1823 at age 62.

     Mary Sower married Jacob Frick.¹

     Amelia Sowerdough married William Starkey, son of Timothy Starkey and Margaret Larimore, on 10 October 1839 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.

     Louise Sowerman married Abram Young.

     Clementine Sowers was born on 23 December 1815.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Sowers and Elizabeth Shaeffer.¹ Clementine Sowers married Rev. Jonas Price, son of Rev. Jacob Price and Mary Harley.¹ Clementine Sowers died on 15 April 1898 at age 82.¹

     Eliza Jane Sowers married William Cunningham Lauck, son of Peter Lauck. Eliza Jane Sowers was born circa 1824 at Virginia. She was the daughter of James Sowers.

     George Sowers married Mary Spangler.

     Joseph Sowers married Elizabeth Shaeffer.

     Mary B. Sowers was born on 16 August 1817 at Floyd Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Sowers and Mary Spangler. Mary B. Sowers married Daniel Zentmeyer, son of John Zentmeyer and Barbara Wendel, on 21 December 1843 at Floyd Co., VA. Mary B. Sowers died on 28 March 1886 at Clarke Co., VA, at age 68.

     Dr. James Thomas Soyars was born on 11 January 1838 at Christian Co., KY. He married Medora Oglesby in 1871. Dr. James Thomas Soyars died on 7 February 1896 at Kentucky at age 58

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Kentucky: A History of the State. Perrin, Battle & Kniffin, 2nd edition, 1885, Webster Co.:

Dr. James T. Soyars, of Webster County, was born January 11, 1838, in Christian County, KY, removed in 1847 with his father to Hopkins Co., where he was reared & in 1861 enlisted in Company A, 1st Kentucky Cavalry, & after serving on Gen. Helm's staff & in the secret service, was captured & released in 1864. His father, Col. John Soyars, a native of Pittsylvania County, VA, was born in 1805; removed to Kentucky in 1832 & died in 1871. He was the son of James Soyars of Pittslyvania Co, VA, who entered the Revolutionary army at the age of 16 & served 4 years; was at Valley Forge with Washington; marched 3 days barefoot on ice with frozen feet; was wounded, captured & paroled near the close of the war & returned to his home, where he died in 1845, aged 80 years. He was twice married & the father of 9 sons & 7 daughters, all of whom reared families. He was magistrate, high sheriff & representative 16 years in his county. Having served under Gen. Lafayette, he was one of the committee of reception during that gentleman's last visit to America. James' father, an Englishman, a civil engineer, was lost with a surveying party in the West. John married Elizabeth, daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth Cannon, of Halifax Co, VA (born in 1805 & died in 1844) & from their union sprang Edward C. (deceased), subject, Mary F. (Orton) & 2 infants.

Dr. James T. Soyars was married December 12, 1871 to Miss Medora, daughter of William A. & Catherine (Harding) Oglesby (born July 20, 1850), of Daviess Co, & to them have been born 6 children, 4 of whom died in infancy, while Mary I. & Ione M. are now living. In 1858 he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. D.A. DeForest, of Ashbysburgh, KY, & in 1869 attended lectures at Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated in 1861. In 1864 he located at Slaughterville, where he has since enjoyed a lucrative practice. He has been advanced ten degrees in the order of A.F & A.M. & is now High Priest of the chapter. In politics his is a Democrat.

He was buried in February 1896 at New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Jewel City, Hopkins Co., KY, Findagrave #65352926.

     Mary Thomas Soyars was born on 4 November 1881 at Slaughters, Webster Co., KY.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. James Thomas Soyars and Medora Oglesby. Mary Thomas Soyars married Edmund Madison Starling, son of John Madison Starling and Jennie Mercer, on 28 August 1901 at Robertson Co., TN, The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 30 AUG 1901, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

Starlin (sic)-Soyars
Special Dispatch to The American

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Aug. 29. -- Edmund Starling, oldest son of Circuit Court Clerk J. M. Starling, and Miss Mary T. Soyars surprised their friends last evening by slipping away to Springfield, Tenn. where they were married in the courthouse by a Methodist minister. The marriage was not an elopement.


Mary Thomas Soyars died on 25 September 1943 at Christian Co., KY, at age 61. She was buried in September 1943 at Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY, Findagrave #89740084.

     Bertha W. Spahn was born on 1 October 1897 at Norwood, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ She married Charles James Ziegler on 9 August 1919 at Hamilton Co., OH. Bertha W. Spahn died on 25 June 1968 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH, at age 70 Bertha (Spahn) Ziegler remaried to Joseph Kundtz on 18 OCT 1949 at Cuyahoga County. She was buried in June 1968 at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmstead, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Findagrave #138206210.

     Cecil Everett Spahr was born on 3 September 1889 at Jay Co., IN. He was the son of William Nelson Spahr and Prudence Catherine Ankrom. Cecil Everett Spahr married Nina Floretta Gross, daughter of Charles Franklin Gross and Margaret Ellen Urick, on 5 September 1912 at Jay Co., IN. Cecil Everett Spahr died on 3 August 1969 at Portland, Jay Co., IN, at age 79. He was buried in August 1969 at Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #66689799.

     Helen Maxine Spahr was born on 3 December 1915 at Portland, Jay Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Cecil Everett Spahr and Nina Floretta Gross.¹ Helen Maxine Spahr married Charles Justin Schafer, son of Charles Christian Schafer and Beatrice Sarff. Helen Maxine Spahr died on 24 October 1986 at Portland, Jay Co., IN, at age 70. She was buried in October 1986 at Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #157688125.

     Robert Everett Spahr was born on 23 November 1913 at Portland, Jay Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Cecil Everett Spahr and Nina Floretta Gross. Robert Everett Spahr married Helen Merle Schultz, daughter of John Wentzel Schultz and Stella Ethel Loy, in 1933. Robert Everett Spahr died on 16 September 1975 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 61. He was buried in September 1975 at Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #62791738.

     William Curtis Spahr was born on 16 November 1938 at York Co., PA; son of Curtis and Mabel Estelle (Hess) Spahr of York, PA. He married Marilyn Jeanne Cue, daughter of Ray Everett Cue and Irene Case, on 14 February 1968 at Patrick Air Force Base, Brevard Co., FL; William was first married to Patricia Goodman. They had three children. William Curtis Spahr died on 20 February 2017 at York, York Co., PA, at age 78.
Note: The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, 09 SEP 1958; Page 18; (Newspapers.com):

William C. Spahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spahr, 559 Atlantic avenue, has been promoted to airman second class while assigned to the 604th (Air University) band, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.? ? A 1958 graduate of William Penn Senior High School, Spahr is residing with his wife, Patricia, at Montgomery, Ala.


The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania;Wednesday, 18 OCT 1961; Page 26; (Newspapers.com):

Airman First Class William C. Spahr, husband of Mr. (sic) Patricia G. Spahr, 2627 Crestview drive, and son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spahr, 559 Atlantic avenue, was recently promoted to his present rank while serving with the 686th Air Force Band, known as the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band.

Airman Spahr is a graduate of the William Penn Senior High School, and was a member of its band. Although the primary mission of the USAFE Band is support of military units, a portion of its effort is devoted to furthering public relations with the people of 24 countries. In addition to touring Europe, Scandinavia, North Africa and the Middle East, the band occasionally plays behind the Iron Curtain. The band members are based at Wiesbaden air Base, Germany.


Photo caption - The Gazette and Daily, York, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 27 DEC 1961; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

WITH BAND -- Airman First class William C. Spahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A, Spahr, 559 Atlantic avenue, played with the Air Force in Europe Band when it performed at Brandenburg fate for the West Berlin civilian police show. The musician is a graduate of William Penn Senior High school, and entered the service in March 1957. He and his wife, the former Patricia Goodman of Dallastown, have two children.


The Gazette and Daily, York, Pennsylvania; Monday, 08 JUL 1963; Page 17; (Newspapers.com):

Airman first class William C. Spahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spahr, 559 Atlantic avenue, completed in the instrumental group category of the week-long Air Force world-wide talent contest at Edwards Air Force base, Calif.

Spahr's group had previously won in base level competition at Patrick Air Force base, Fla.

Spahr is a graduate of William Penn High School.


The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania; Friday, 07 AUG 1964, Page 21; (Newspapers.com):

Airman First Class William C. Spahr, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Spahr, of 559 Atlantic avenue, recently re-enlisted in the air force for four years.

Spahr, whose wife is the former Patricia Goodman, daughter of Mrs. Genevieve Montgomery, of 15 South Duke street, Dallastown, is a member of the band at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., the support base for Cape Kennedy.

A graduate of William Penn Senior High School, Spahr was a drum major for the band that greeted the late president Kennedy on his visit to the Cape in mid-November, a week before his death.


The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania; Monday, 13 FEB 1967, Page 12; (Newspapers.com):

A York man served as drum major with the Patrick Air Force Base Band as Cape Kennedy bade farewell recently to three astronauts killed in the Apollo spacecraft fire.

Staff Sergeant William C. Spahr, 28, in a letter to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spahr, 559 Atlantic avenue, called it "a tragic day."

Spahr has been with the air force for 10 years since graduation from William Penn Senior High School. His wife, Mrs. Patricia Spahr, and their three children, Vicki, Deborah and John, reside at 15 South Duke street, Dallastown.


York Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 27 MAY 1972; Page 16; (Newspapers.com);

UNIT CITED -- Tech. Sgt. William C. Spahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spahr, 559 Atlantic ave., is a clarinetist in the 746th Air Force Band, stationed at Fuchu Air Station, Japan, which has earned the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Sgt. Spahr will wear a distinctive service ribbon to mark his affiliation with the unit. ......."

     William Nelson Spahr was born on 6 October 1854 at Greene Co., OH. He married Prudence Catherine Ankrom. William Nelson Spahr died on 17 August 1915 at Portland, Jay Co., IN, at age 60. He was buried in August 1915 at Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Jay Co., IN.

     Emma Spain was born in 1870.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Emma Spain died in 1881.¹

     Etta Stover Spain was born in June 1859.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Etta Stover Spain died in August 1859.¹

     Harry Spain was born in 1878.¹ He was the son of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Harry Spain died in 1881.¹

     Helen Spain was born on 7 June 1865 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Helen Spain married Charles H. Dasenbrook, son of Henry Dasenbrock and Mary Klein, on 14 April 1886 at Cook Co., IL, Ceremony by Rev. Dr. Kittredge.¹

     Henry Spain was born in 1875.¹ He was the son of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Henry Spain died in 1876.¹

     John H. Spain was born on 25 March 1804 at Dinwiddie Co., VA.² He married Nancy Baldwin.¹ John H. Spain died on 17 October 1866 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, at age 62.

     John Henry Spain was born on 14 February 1836 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 He was the son of John H. Spain and Nancy Baldwin.¹ John Henry Spain married Mary Ellen Stover, daughter of Rev. Mathias Stover and Nancy Fleger, on 19 August 1858.¹ John Henry Spain died on 3 December 1904 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 68.¹

     Mattie Stover Spain was born on 29 September 1861.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Spain and Mary Ellen Stover.¹ Mattie Stover Spain died after January 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹
Note: Did not marry.¹