J. B. Means and Mary E. Crebs

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Husband J. B. Means ¹

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           Born: 21 Dec 1863 2
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         Father: Edward Means (1810-1889) 3
         Mother: Rachel Elliot (      -      ) 4

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       Marriage: 1881 2

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Wife Mary E. Crebs ²

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         Father: Rev. W. E. Crebs (      -      ) 2
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Children

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1 M Homer B. Means ²

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           Born: Aug 1882 2
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2 M Edward B. Means ²

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           Born: Sep 1884 2
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3 F Bessie I. Means ²

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           Born: Aug 1891 2
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4 F Alta G. Means ²

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           Born: May 1896 2
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General Notes: Husband - J. B. Means

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He spent his life mostly at home, the place his father first purchased on coming to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. After pursuing his studies for some time in the common schools he attended the Covode Academy of Indiana County, and then engaged in teaching in the public schools for three years. In 1890, in company with W. E. Simpson, he embarked in merchandising in Whitesville, where he remained for some time. On selling out he platted some of the old homestead, has erected thereon fifteen houses, which he sold to other parties, and also built a store, where he then successfully engaged in general merchandising. He thus became the founder of the village of Fordham.

1 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1158.

2 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1160.

3 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1158, 1258.

4 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 1159.