Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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James Paden Runninger and Sarah Cram




Husband James Paden Runninger 1 2 3

           Born: 21 Jan 1828 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 1 4
     Christened: 
           Died: 26 Oct 1919 - near Utica, Venango Co, PA 3
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 5


         Father: Johann Jacob Runninger (1792-1834) 2 6
         Mother: Susannah Rice (1805-1868) 7


       Marriage: 29 Dec 1853 3



Wife Sarah Cram 3

            AKA: Sarah Cransin
           Born: 31 Mar 1836 - near Franklin, Venango Co, PA 3
     Christened: 
           Died: 18 Oct 1901 - near Bodine's Corners, Venango Co, PA 3
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 5


         Father: Rev. Abial Cram (      -      ) 3
         Mother: 




Children
1 F Hannah Runninger 8

           Born: 18 Nov 1854 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 15 Apr 1906 8
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 9
         Spouse: J. Myers Bunnell (1852-1911) 8
           Marr: 9 Apr 1874 8


2 F Mary Fletcher Runninger 8

           Born: 22 Oct 1857 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Dec 1857 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Sarah Margaret Runninger 8 10

           Born: 14 Dec 1859 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 1936 8
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 11
         Spouse: Thomas L. Craig (1853-1885) 8 10
           Marr: 30 Mar 1882 8 10


4 F Susan Mary Runninger 8

           Born: 3 Sep 1861 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 28 Dec 1926 - Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 5
         Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 M John Abiel Runninger 8

           Born: 25 Aug 1863 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Aug 1888 8
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Celia Moffitt (Abt 1856-      ) 8
           Marr: 29 Dec 1887 - Franklin, Venango Co, PA 12


6 F Mary "Maude" Runninger 8

           Born: 11 Jan 1869 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 8
     Christened: 
           Died: 12 Nov 1954 8
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 13
         Spouse: Stewart Archibald McMurray (1870-1955) 8
           Marr: 9 Oct 1894 - Polk, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 14


7 F Anabel "Belle" Runninger 14

           Born: 2 Oct 1876 - Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 14
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Jul 1930 14
 Cause of Death: Automobile accident
         Buried:  - Mill Creek Cemetery, Utica, Frenchcreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 5
         Spouse: Did Not Marry



General Notes: Husband - James Paden Runninger


Unk newspaper:
James P. Runnin-ger, who died Sunday at his home in Utica, was born on a farm near Niles January 21, 1828. His father, Jacob Runninger, was one of the pioneer settlers of Venango County. Left an orphan at an early age, his boyhood was one of struggle. Four brothers and one sister are all deceased. In 1853, he was married to Sarah Cram. To this union were born six daughters and one son. Four daughters of his family survive. His wife died in 1901. He leaves eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. In 1899, he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was always a loyal member. Of a kind disposition, he won many friends. The memory of his loving patience during the years of infirmity will be cherished by his children and others who knew him well. The funeral will be held from his late home at 2:30 o'clock on Tuesday. Interment in the Millcreek Cemetery.


General Notes: Wife - Sarah Cram


Citizen's Press, Franklin, PA
24 October 1901
Runninger, Mrs., died Friday, Sarah Runninger, wife of James Runninger. She lived near Bodine's Corners. She was in her 75th year. She is sur­vived by her aged husband and the following children: Mrs. Myers Bunnell of Sugarcreek; Mrs. Maggie Craig; Mrs. Archie McMurray of Mercer County; and Miss Susie and Miss Belle, at home. Interment in Millcreek Cemetery."

Another obituary says she "died in great peace after years of feeble health and suffering".

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Sources


1 J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 597.

2 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 564.

3 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 10.

4 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 8.

5 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 6, Frenchcreek Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1998), Pg 48.

6 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 2.

7 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 7.

8 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 11.

9 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 6, Frenchcreek Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1998), Pg 39.

10 —, The Duffield Family; A Sketch of William Duffield, of Venango County, PA, and His Descendents (PA: The William Duffield Association, 1905), Pg 55.

11 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 6, Frenchcreek Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1998), Pg 19.

12 Venango Co, PA, Marriage License, #616.

13 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 6, Frenchcreek Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1998), Pg 54.

14 Charlotte Blair Stewart, The Descendants of Jacob Runninger (Pennsylvania: The Runninger Reunion Committee, 1986), Pg 12.


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