Husband Reuben B. Valentine 1
Born: 1793 2
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Died: 27 Mar 1841 - Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA 3
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Father: Robert Valentine (1752- ) 4 5
Mother: Ann Bond ( - ) 4 5
Marriage:
• Residence: : Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA. Located a short distance from the town on a beautifully situated farm, "Burnham," this suburban country seat was surrounded by spacious grounds, and the old grey limestone house, built by Reuben B. Valentine in 1856, was of the Colonial style.
Wife Sarah Downing 1
Born: 17 Jun 1797 2
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Died: 30 Nov 1843 2
Buried:
Father: Jacob Downing (1756-1823) 6 7
Mother: Sarah Drinker ( - ) 6 7
Children
1 F Mary Valentine 3
Born:
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Spouse: Dr. Elias W. Hale (1824-1892) 3
Marr: 29 Apr 1857 8
2 M George Valentine 2
Born:
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Died: when five years old
Cause of Death: Accident
Buried:
Spouse: Did Not Marry
3 M William Valentine 2
Born:
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Died: Bef 1898
Buried:
Spouse: Did Not Marry
General Notes: Husband - Reuben B. Valentine
In 1815, Samuel, Jacob D., George, Reuben B., Abram S., and Bond Valentine, sons of Robert and Ann Bond, came from Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Centre County, accompanied by Jacob Thomas, and leased the old Dunlop iron furnace erected by John Dunlop in 1802, and in 1821 purchased it. They were all iron-masters, and for years were largely identified with the development of the iron interests of Centre County. They built additional forges and in 1824 built the first rolling-mill in Centre County. In 1842 they abandoned the old furnace, and built one just outside of the borough of Bellefonte.
Referring to these men who built the first Friends Meeting House at Bellefonte, and who by birth were members of the Society, a writer says:
"The rise of the Friends Meeting in Bellefonte seems worthy of some notice. It was established by four or five men, who, making no especial profession of religion, yet yielded to a simple apprehension of duty, and built a house for the worship of God. All of them became faithful humble followers of the Lord Jesus, and to one of them was committed the ministry of the Gospel of Christ. Friends Meeting is still regularly held in Bellefonte, and is largely composed of the descendants of those who established it."