Husband James A. Van Gorder 1 2
Born: 20 Apr 1844 - Perry Twp, Lawrence Co, PA 3
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Died: Aft 1908
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Father: Jacob Van Gorder (1805-1887) 4 5
Mother: Nancy Elliott (Abt 1810-1884) 4 6 7
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Wife Narcissa N. Frew 3
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Died: Aft 1908
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Father: James Frew ( - ) 3
Mother: Eliza [Unk] ( - ) 3
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1 M William I. Van Gorder 3
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2 F Louisa Agnes Van Gorder 3
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Spouse: Edwin F. Menser ( - ) 3
3 F Emma Elmira Van Gorder 8
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Spouse: Charles E. Wilson (1884- ) 9 10
4 M Thomas J. Van Gorder 3
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5 M George Sherman Van Gorder 3
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
6 F Theresa Jane Van Gorder 3
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General Notes: Husband - James A. Van Gorder
He was reared on the home farm, which was eventually owned by Joseph A. Van Gorder, a nephew. He attended the old schoolhouse in that district. After leaving school he turned his attention to farming operations, and upon the death of his father he inherited an interest in the home farm. In 1886 he settled on his own place, which he purchased in 1880. He erected a modern dwelling house and a complete set of buildings on the place, his barn being one of the largest in that section of the county. During his younger days he operated a saw and grist mill one mile above Wurtemburg with much success, but later gave his attention to general farming. At one time he drilled an oil well on the farm, it being the second drilled in the neighborhood.
In politics, Mr. Van Gorder was independent, casting his ballot for the man he deemed best fitted for the office at issue. Religiously, he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church.