Husband Thomas Varner 1
Born: 12 Aug 1799 - St. Clair (later Baldwin) Twp, Allegheny Co, PA 1
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Died: 22 Aug 1883 1
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Father: John Varner ( - ) 1
Mother: Mary Free (Abt 1766-1814) 1
Marriage: 23 Mar 1824 2
Wife Mary Beltzhoover 2
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Died: 1831 2
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Father: Henry Beltzhoover ( - ) 2
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Children
1 M Melchior Varner 2
Born: Abt 1829
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Spouse: Matilda McClurg ( -Aft 1889) 2
General Notes: Husband - Thomas Varner
He was reared under strict Quaker tenets, to which he adhered through life. He was a liberal contributor to churches, but never joined any. His strict integrity was proverbial. He was commissioned a justice of the peace by Gov. Shunk in 1830, and served continuously in that office the remainder of his life. No case was ever appealed to court from his office. Through his influence the township of Baldwin was erected.
Observing the cruelties and neglect imposed on paupers under the then existing system for their care, he set to work to secure the erection of a county home. He was president of the board that purchased the farm, superintended the erection of the home, and was many years on the board of managers.
He was fond of the chase, and always kept some hounds.