Matriarch of the Lears of Kittanning Point
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According to the Shenandoah County, Virginia Marriage Records the following is recorded:
Bride: Hausenfluck, Hannah Age 24 Single of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: Hausenfluck, Adam, Mother: ?,(sic Rudolph). Elizabeth
Married 30 Apr 1860
Affidavit of Isaac Wymer
Groom: Lear, Atwell Age 35 Single, of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: - (left blank) Mother: - (left blank)
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1850 US Census District 58, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Adam Hausenfluck 45 Mechanick Property Value $1,000
Elizabeth Hausenfluck 46
Sarah Hausenfluck 22
Joseph Hausenfluck 18
Catharine Hausenfluck 15
Hannah Hausenfluck 14
Margaret Hausenfluck 11
John H Hausenfluck 8
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Daughter of Adam and Elizabeth [Rudolph] Hausenfluck (Hosaflook). Hannah's surname was also spelled "Hausenfluck" and "Hosaflock" during her lifetime. The spelling used herein is the same as inscribed on the tombstone of her oldest brother Joseph, and is used today by all known male descendants of Hannah's father.
On Apr. 30, 1860, Hannah and Atwell Lear were married in Shenandoah Co, VA. The couple beget 10 children, 4 in VA and 6 more after migrating to their new home at Kittanning Point in Blair Co, PA. Besides the 8 children linked below, another child, Calvin (born abt. 1858 in Shenandoah Co, VA) is known to have accompanied his family in their migration in the mid 1860s; but Calvin was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 federal census in Blair Co, PA and is presumed to have died in the late 1860s.
When enumerated in the 1900 federal census, Hannah reported that she had 10 births, with 7 children living at that time, leaving one child unaccounted for. Although the unknown child may remain nameless, it was likely a son. (In 1949, the Lears' last surviving son, William, sent a letter to a family member saying that he had just been to Carson Valley Cemetery to visit the graves his parents and two BROTHERS.
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Obituary, excerpted from Altoona Mirror, Dec. 8, 1920:
Hannah Lear died at the home of her granddaughter, May [Godfrey] Daus of Brush Mountain, near Hollidaysburg, death due to the infirmities of old age. Her husband, John Atwell Lear, preceded her to the grave some years ago.
She was a member of the Brethren church and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is the last of her family. The survivors are these children: William G. Lear and Mrs. William Godfrey of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Thomas Rooney and John A. Lear of Altoona.
The remains were taken to the home of her son, W. G. Lear, 620 Garber Street, Hollidaysburg where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Carson Valley Cemetery.
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According to the Shenandoah County, Virginia Marriage Records the following is recorded:
Bride: Hausenfluck, Hannah Age 24 Single of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: Hausenfluck, Adam, Mother: ?,(sic Rudolph). Elizabeth
Married 30 Apr 1860
Affidavit of Isaac Wymer
Groom: Lear, Atwell Age 35 Single, of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: - (left blank) Mother: - (left blank)
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1850 US Census District 58, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Adam Hausenfluck 45 Mechanick Property Value $1,000
Elizabeth Hausenfluck 46
Sarah Hausenfluck 22
Joseph Hausenfluck 18
Catharine Hausenfluck 15
Hannah Hausenfluck 14
Margaret Hausenfluck 11
John H Hausenfluck 8
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Daughter of Adam and Elizabeth [Rudolph] Hausenfluck (Hosaflook). Hannah's surname was also spelled "Hausenfluck" and "Hosaflock" during her lifetime. The spelling used herein is the same as inscribed on the tombstone of her oldest brother Joseph, and is used today by all known male descendants of Hannah's father.
On Apr. 30, 1860, Hannah and Atwell Lear were married in Shenandoah Co, VA. The couple beget 10 children, 4 in VA and 6 more after migrating to their new home at Kittanning Point in Blair Co, PA. Besides the 8 children linked below, another child, Calvin (born abt. 1858 in Shenandoah Co, VA) is known to have accompanied his family in their migration in the mid 1860s; but Calvin was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 federal census in Blair Co, PA and is presumed to have died in the late 1860s.
When enumerated in the 1900 federal census, Hannah reported that she had 10 births, with 7 children living at that time, leaving one child unaccounted for. Although the unknown child may remain nameless, it was likely a son. (In 1949, the Lears' last surviving son, William, sent a letter to a family member saying that he had just been to Carson Valley Cemetery to visit the graves his parents and two BROTHERS.
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Obituary, excerpted from Altoona Mirror, Dec. 8, 1920:
Hannah Lear died at the home of her granddaughter, May [Godfrey] Daus of Brush Mountain, near Hollidaysburg, death due to the infirmities of old age. Her husband, John Atwell Lear, preceded her to the grave some years ago.
She was a member of the Brethren church and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is the last of her family. The survivors are these children: William G. Lear and Mrs. William Godfrey of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Thomas Rooney and John A. Lear of Altoona.
The remains were taken to the home of her son, W. G. Lear, 620 Garber Street, Hollidaysburg where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Carson Valley Cemetery.
Matriarch of the Lears of Kittanning Point
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According to the Shenandoah County, Virginia Marriage Records the following is recorded:
Bride: Hausenfluck, Hannah Age 24 Single of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: Hausenfluck, Adam, Mother: ?,(sic Rudolph). Elizabeth
Married 30 Apr 1860
Affidavit of Isaac Wymer
Groom: Lear, Atwell Age 35 Single, of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: - (left blank) Mother: - (left blank)
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1850 US Census District 58, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Adam Hausenfluck 45 Mechanick Property Value $1,000
Elizabeth Hausenfluck 46
Sarah Hausenfluck 22
Joseph Hausenfluck 18
Catharine Hausenfluck 15
Hannah Hausenfluck 14
Margaret Hausenfluck 11
John H Hausenfluck 8
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Daughter of Adam and Elizabeth [Rudolph] Hausenfluck (Hosaflook). Hannah's surname was also spelled "Hausenfluck" and "Hosaflock" during her lifetime. The spelling used herein is the same as inscribed on the tombstone of her oldest brother Joseph, and is used today by all known male descendants of Hannah's father.
On Apr. 30, 1860, Hannah and Atwell Lear were married in Shenandoah Co, VA. The couple beget 10 children, 4 in VA and 6 more after migrating to their new home at Kittanning Point in Blair Co, PA. Besides the 8 children linked below, another child, Calvin (born abt. 1858 in Shenandoah Co, VA) is known to have accompanied his family in their migration in the mid 1860s; but Calvin was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 federal census in Blair Co, PA and is presumed to have died in the late 1860s.
When enumerated in the 1900 federal census, Hannah reported that she had 10 births, with 7 children living at that time, leaving one child unaccounted for. Although the unknown child may remain nameless, it was likely a son. (In 1949, the Lears' last surviving son, William, sent a letter to a family member saying that he had just been to Carson Valley Cemetery to visit the graves his parents and two BROTHERS.
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Obituary, excerpted from Altoona Mirror, Dec. 8, 1920:
Hannah Lear died at the home of her granddaughter, May [Godfrey] Daus of Brush Mountain, near Hollidaysburg, death due to the infirmities of old age. Her husband, John Atwell Lear, preceded her to the grave some years ago.
She was a member of the Brethren church and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is the last of her family. The survivors are these children: William G. Lear and Mrs. William Godfrey of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Thomas Rooney and John A. Lear of Altoona.
The remains were taken to the home of her son, W. G. Lear, 620 Garber Street, Hollidaysburg where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Carson Valley Cemetery.
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According to the Shenandoah County, Virginia Marriage Records the following is recorded:
Bride: Hausenfluck, Hannah Age 24 Single of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: Hausenfluck, Adam, Mother: ?,(sic Rudolph). Elizabeth
Married 30 Apr 1860
Affidavit of Isaac Wymer
Groom: Lear, Atwell Age 35 Single, of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Father: - (left blank) Mother: - (left blank)
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1850 US Census District 58, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Adam Hausenfluck 45 Mechanick Property Value $1,000
Elizabeth Hausenfluck 46
Sarah Hausenfluck 22
Joseph Hausenfluck 18
Catharine Hausenfluck 15
Hannah Hausenfluck 14
Margaret Hausenfluck 11
John H Hausenfluck 8
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Daughter of Adam and Elizabeth [Rudolph] Hausenfluck (Hosaflook). Hannah's surname was also spelled "Hausenfluck" and "Hosaflock" during her lifetime. The spelling used herein is the same as inscribed on the tombstone of her oldest brother Joseph, and is used today by all known male descendants of Hannah's father.
On Apr. 30, 1860, Hannah and Atwell Lear were married in Shenandoah Co, VA. The couple beget 10 children, 4 in VA and 6 more after migrating to their new home at Kittanning Point in Blair Co, PA. Besides the 8 children linked below, another child, Calvin (born abt. 1858 in Shenandoah Co, VA) is known to have accompanied his family in their migration in the mid 1860s; but Calvin was not enumerated with his family in the 1870 federal census in Blair Co, PA and is presumed to have died in the late 1860s.
When enumerated in the 1900 federal census, Hannah reported that she had 10 births, with 7 children living at that time, leaving one child unaccounted for. Although the unknown child may remain nameless, it was likely a son. (In 1949, the Lears' last surviving son, William, sent a letter to a family member saying that he had just been to Carson Valley Cemetery to visit the graves his parents and two BROTHERS.
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Obituary, excerpted from Altoona Mirror, Dec. 8, 1920:
Hannah Lear died at the home of her granddaughter, May [Godfrey] Daus of Brush Mountain, near Hollidaysburg, death due to the infirmities of old age. Her husband, John Atwell Lear, preceded her to the grave some years ago.
She was a member of the Brethren church and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is the last of her family. The survivors are these children: William G. Lear and Mrs. William Godfrey of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Thomas Rooney and John A. Lear of Altoona.
The remains were taken to the home of her son, W. G. Lear, 620 Garber Street, Hollidaysburg where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Carson Valley Cemetery.
Inscription
There is no visible marker for Hannah nor for Atwell on the Atwell Lear Lot - Koon, D, 6.
The present lot owner is the one in charge of any business communication regarding burials or monuments being placed on a lot, The lot had been transferred to Merle Sr., then to Merle Jr.., now descendents, but no name changes made at this time Two lots were transferred to Harry and Ella Hofmann in 1969 and have been used.
As far as monuments, they are to be traditional and the company from which the monument was purchased will contact the cemetery for a base to be prepared to place the monument.
Family Members
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See more Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook) memorials in:
- Carson Valley Cemetery Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
- Duncansville Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
- Blair County Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
- Pennsylvania Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
- USA Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
- Find a Grave Lear or Hausenfluck (Hosaflook)
