Robert S. Gregory and Patty J. Houser

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Husband Robert S. Gregory ¹

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           Born: 25 Jun 1853 or 1855 - Johnstown, Cambria Co, PA 1
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         Buried:  - Graham Cemetery, Sandycreek Twp, Venango Co, PA 2

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         Father: Thomas S. Gregory (      -1900) 1 3
         Mother: Ellen Roberts (      -Bef 1861) 1

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Wife Patty J. Houser ⁴

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            AKA: Pattie Jane [Unk]
           Born: 1863
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         Father: Hugh P. Houser (1833-Abt 1904) 5 6
         Mother: Jane Hinch (      -Abt 1900) 4

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1 M Henry Gregory ⁴

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2 M Archie Gregory ⁴

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3 M Raleigh Gregory ⁴

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4 M Robert Gregory ⁴

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5 F Cleo M. Gregory ⁴

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         Spouse: Elmer J. Anderson (      -      ) 4

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6 F Ella Gregory ⁴

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         Spouse: John Hanna (      -      ) 4

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General Notes: Husband - Robert S. Gregory

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He spent his earliest years at Johnstown, whence the family removed to Franklin, PA, at the outbreak of the Civil war. Here he had the educational advantages afforded by the public schools, and when old enough began to assist his father, who taught him thoroughly, giving him a comprehensive, practical training in the details of painting and decorating. When he married his father took him into partnership, and they did busi­ness on that basis until Thomas S. Gregory's retirement, after which Robert S. Gregory continued alone for almost a quarter of a century, selling out in 1912 to S. T. Graham. The latter had served his apprenticeship under Thomas S. Gregory and was formerly associated with him as a partner. The business is the oldest of the kind in Franklin, and the Gregorys maintained high standing as workmen and business men throughout their connection with it.
At the time of his marriage Robert S. Greg­ory settled upon a tract of twenty acres in Sandy Creek Township which he then owned, and which has formed the nucleus of his present farm. The land was then in the woods, and he cleared and grubbed it nights after his day's work was over, often continuing his labors till midnight. As he was able he added to his original area, and the 136 acres now included in the farm are part of the Daniel Grimm place, with fifty acres from the property of Hugh P. Houser, his wife's father. After giving up work at his trade Mr. Greg­ory devoted all his energies to the improvement of this property, whose value was greatly enhanced in his care. Much of the land was worn out and yielded little, but by making a study of the soil, using lime liberally, and availing himself of other means of better­ing the land, he increased the production to paying quantities and got very satisfactory returns for his labor. He erected good buildings, and had a very desirable home.
Mr. Gregory was an ardent Republican in his political principles, but he was independent in local matters, putting public spirit and good citizenship before party. He had no ambition for office and did not take any active part in public affairs. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Mystic Circle and the Eagles, and he gave friendly aid and support to all Christian work; he attended the Church of God. [CAB, 1052]

1 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 1051.

2 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 8, Sandycreek Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1999), Pg 37.

3 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1030.

4 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 1052.

5 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1029.

6 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 894, 1052.