John T. Straw and Priscilla Barrett
Husband John T. Straw 1 2
Born: - Ferguson Twp, Clearfield Co, PA Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Other Spouse: Sarah Young ( - ) 1 2
Other Spouse: Mary Ellen Barrett ( - ) 2
Wife Priscilla Barrett 2
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Father: Hiram Barrett ( - ) 2 Mother:
Children
1 F Rosetta Straw 2
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2 F Cora Straw 2
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3 F Susanna Straw 2
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4 F Blanche Straw 2
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5 F Myrtle Straw 2
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6 F Carrie Straw 2
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7 M John Straw 2
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8 M Peary Straw 2
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9 F Ivy Belle Straw 2
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10 F Jerusha Straw 2
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11 F Nora Straw 2
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12 F Sarah Straw 2
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General Notes: Husband - John T. Straw
He was born in Ferguson township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and attended school in his native county and later taught school, following which he became a farmer and lumberman and spent his life as a resident of Ferguson township. He was a man of local prominence and in 1881 was elected on the Democratic ticket, a member of the board of county commissioners and served through one full term. He was a member and substantial supporter of the Baptist church.
1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 971.
2
Roland D. Swoope, Jr., 20th Century History of Clearfield County, Pa., and Representative Citizens (Chicago, IL: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., 1911), Pg 441.
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