David P. Tussey and Sarah Morrow

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Husband David P. Tussey ^{1 2}

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           Born: 28 Apr 1814 - Franklin Twp, Huntingdon Co, PA 3
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           Died: 4 Dec 1876 3
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   Other Spouse: Frances Stoner (1828-      ) 3 - 31 Aug 1848 3

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Wife Sarah Morrow ^{2 3}

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           Born: 23 Mar 1819 3
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           Died: 21 Mar 1847 3
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         Father: James Morrow (1785-1841) 4
         Mother: Nancy Stewart (1787-1870) 4

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Children

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1 F Normenia N. Tussey ³

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           Born: 6 Aug 1845 3
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2 M William C. Tussey ³

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           Born: 13 Mar 1847 3
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General Notes: Husband - David P. Tussey

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On the farm whereon he was born he grew to manhood, receiving only a common-school education. Lameness caused by a white swelling when a small boy rendered him unfit for farm labor, and he made the most of his opportunities in getting as good an education as possible. Lame as he was he walked over two miles to school. We state this to show the energy of the boy, which developed as he reached man's estate into an untiring energy, which was one of the elements of his successful business career. Arrived at manhood he sought and obtained employment in the store of his uncle, Thomes Owen, Esq., as a clerk. His first business venture was in the mercantile business at Warrior's Mark. We next find him in partnership with George Patton, running a general store at Arch Springs, in Blair County. In the spring of 1849 he came to Laurellsville, in Blair County, and in a small building, sold goods and general merchandise until a larger and more commodious store could be built. In the new store he enlarged his business, and was very successful. During this time he, in partnership with Foster Crawford and Joseph Crawford, bought the Blair Furnace farm, which Mr. Tussey managed as well as carrying on his store. He also bought the Moore farm. In 1872 he retired from the mercantile business, and thenceforth only managed his farms and other business. As a business man, Mr. Tussey was noted for his sagacity and promptness. While he always looked out for his own interests, he never did so at the expense of his business honor and integrity. In politics, Mr. Tussey was an ardent Republican, and held different township offices. He was for many years a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church

1 J. Simpson Africa, The History of Blair County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: Louis H. Everts, 1883), Pg 206, 234.

2 G. O. Seilhamer, Esq, The Bard Family (Chambersburg, PA: Kittochtinny Press, 1908), Pg 285.

3 J. Simpson Africa, The History of Blair County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: Louis H. Everts, 1883), Pg 206.

4 G. O. Seilhamer, Esq, The Bard Family (Chambersburg, PA: Kittochtinny Press, 1908), Pg 284.