Husband Newton Hunter Slonaker 1 2 3
Born: 6 Nov 1870 - Allegheny Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA 3 4 5
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Father: John Slonaker (cal 1839-1905) 1 3 5
Mother: Elizabeth Bole ( -Aft 1914) 3 5
Marriage: 7 Sep 1893 4 6
Wife Cora I. Trout 3 4 7
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Father: William R. Trout (1829- ) 8 9
Mother: Jerusha "Maggie" Lang ( -1891) 8 10
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1 M Charles T. Slonaker 3 4 6
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2 M Paul N. Slonaker 3 4 6
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3 F Margaret E. Slonaker 3 4 6
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Spouse: [Unk] Bischoff ( - ) 3
4 M Lee J. Slonaker 4 6
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5 M Joseph C. Slonaker 4 6
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6 F Mary L. Slonaker 4 6
AKA: Mary S. Slonaker 3
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Spouse: [Unk] Mohney ( - ) 3
7 M Walter D. Slonaker 3
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General Notes: Husband - Newton Hunter Slonaker
He was born in Allegheny township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where he received his education. When of sufficient age he was apprenticed to the machinist's trade, which he followed until 1898, when he became secretary and treasurer of the Hyde Park Foundry and Machine Shop, situated at Hyde Park. This industry was organized and incorporated in 1895, with H. L. Lynch as president and George M. Shaner as treasurer and secretary. In 1898 Thomas W. McCausland was made president and Mr. Slonaker was promoted. The specialty of the firm was the casting and manufacturing of machinery for rolling-mills. The plant covered four acres, was operated by a one hundred horsepower engine and employed forty men. Mr. Slonaker belonged to the I. O. O. F.
He attended public school in Allegheny township, Westmoreland County, and also at Leechburg, and up to the age of nineteen years worked mainly at farming. About that time he entered the employ of the Leechburg Foundry & Machine Company, to learn the machinist's trade, proved an apt pupil, and remained about five years. He then entered the business for himself, becoming an active member of the Hyde Park Foundry & Machine Company, organized in 1895, his associates being James Fox, Thomas McCausland, James Lees and George Shaner, all but the last named experienced foundry and machine men. Starting in a small way, they soon acquired a valuable equipment, being prepared to make large castings and machinery. The output comprised rolling mill machinery and chilled rolls, and a general class of foundry machine work was done, employment being given to 150 men. Besides the pattern shop and power house there were two buildings, the foundry, 80 by 280 feet in dimensions, and a machine shop of the same size. N. H. Slonaker was secretary and treasurer. In January, 1911, Mr. Slonaker was elected a director of the First National Bank of Leechburg.
He was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church and served on the church council, and was also librarian of the Sunday school. In politics he was a Republican, and in November, 1913, was elected councilman. He was a past master of the Leechburg Lodge, No. 577, F. & A. M., and also belonged to Orient Chapter, No. 247, R. A. M., of Kittanning; Tancred Commandery, No. 48, K. T. of Pittsburgh; and Coudersport Consistory. He held membership also in both branches of the Odd Fellows.
General Notes: Wife - Cora I. Trout
from Allegheny Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA