Samuel Silvis and Ellen Steel

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Husband Samuel Silvis ¹

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           Born: 12 Dec 1833 - Washington Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA 2
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           Died: 5 Dec 1904 2
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         Father: Jacob Silvis (Abt 1800/1801-Abt 1892/1893) 3
         Mother: Lydia Reeger (      -      ) 2

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       Marriage: 1861 2

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Wife Ellen Steel ²

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           Born: 22 Feb 1842 - Franklin Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA 2
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         Father: Capt. John Steel (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Nancy Hall (      -      ) 2

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Children

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1 M Jacob Rence Silvis ⁴

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           Born: 29 Sep 1862 - Washington Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA 2
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         Status: Twin

         Spouse: Lida E. E. Moore (      -      ) 5
           Marr: 28 Feb 1889 5

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2 M John Steel Silvis ²

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           Born: 29 Sep 1862 2
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         Status: Twin

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3 M Samuel James Silvis ²

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4 M Zachary Taylor Silvis ⁴

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           Born: 6 Aug 1867 - Washington Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA 2
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         Spouse: Frances Viola Snyder (      -      ) 6
           Marr: 18 Sep 1902 6

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5 M William George A. Silvis ²

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6 M Frank E. Silvis ²

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7 M Harry J. Silvis ²

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8 M Virtue M. Silvis ²

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9 F Ella Blanche Silvis ²

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General Notes: Husband - Samuel Silvis

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He was born on his father's farm in Washington township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and was there reared to manhood. His education was received in the local public schools, and upon completing his studies, he learned the trade of blacksmithing and gunsmithing from his father, and was also engaged in farming in Hempfield township. He was a staunch Democrat, and for a number of years filled the office of school director in Hempfield township. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the State Militia.

1 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 401, 497.

2 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 401.

3 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 400, 497, 673.

4 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 400.

5 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 402.

6 Fenwick Y. Hedley, Old and New Westmoreland, Vols. III & IV (New York, NY: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1918), Pg 403.