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     He was born on 2 June 1885 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada,^2,4,3,5; or, circa 1886 at Canada.⁶ Samuel married Ada G. Douglass in November 1917 at USA.^7,8,9
     Samuel Erastus Hemphill died on 25 February 1952, at his home, at Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA, at age 66.^3,5,10,11
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Samuel E. Hemphill.
     Samuel Erastus Hemphill was buried on 29 February 1952 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.^3,5,12
     He witnessed the immigration of Erastus Hemphill and Martha White in 1888 at USA; from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁴
     Samuel E. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York in the household of his parents, Erastus and Martha Hemphill.^1,13
     Samuel E. Hemphill appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Philip P. Long, listed as a truck driver.¹⁴
     Samuel Hemphill appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Philip P. Long, listed as the manager of a furniture warehouse.⁶
     Samuel Hemphill was referenced in a newspaper article about the birthday weekend of Mrs. T. W. Douglas published on 6 June 1932 at the newspaper the News-Herald.¹⁵

     Samuel Hemphill appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Philip P. Long.⁸ Samuel Erastus Hemphill registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the age of at an unknown age .He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as.⁷
     In the obituary of Ada G. Hemphill who died 18 June 1945, her husband, Samuel E. Hemphill was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Nelson Hemphill who died 11 December 1947, his brother, Samuel Hemphill of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Uniontown Evening Standard published in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 27 February 1952.¹²
     

     He was born on 7 March 1887 at Clarksburg, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,6,3 Hartley married Ursula M Horton before 1920.¹
     Hartley Gee Hemphill died on 22 March 1967 at Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 80.³
     Hartley Gee Hemphill was buried at Villenova Cemetery, Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.³
     He witnessed the immigration of Erastus Hemphill and Martha White in 1888 at USA; from Canada with three of their children. Later census data gives 1890 as the year of their immigration, but Laura's birth in New York state in 1889 supports this earlier date.⁵
     Hartley G. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York in the household of his parents, Erastus and Martha Hemphill.^1,6
     In the obituary of Nelson Hemphill who died 11 December 1947, his brother, Hartley Hemphill of Hamlet, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     The following biographical information was shared at the family tree database of David Bolling, 22 November 1998:

     She was born on 3 January 1889 at Sheridan, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.¹ Ursula married Hartley Gee Hemphill before 1920.¹
     Ursula M Horton died on 11 January 1979 at Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 90.^1,5
     Ursula M Horton was buried on 14 January 1979 at Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.^1,5
     Ursula was the daughter of Fred and Minnie Parkman Horton. Her father was born in Wisconsin and her mother in New York. Ursula was a teacher of the Forestville and Hamlet school systems and retired from there. She also worked with her husband and brother-in-law at the Hemphill Store in Hamlet for many years. She was a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church.¹

     She was born in January 1889 at New York, USA.^4,5,3 Laura married George Sage on 21 November 1907 at Welland County, Ontario, Canada.^6,3 Laura married Ernest J. Swanson before 1925.^4,7

Census Data

     Ernest J. and Laura M. Swanson appeared on the 1925 State Census of Hartfield, Chautauqua Twp., Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925, described as a merchant on his own account, and Laura was a saleslady. Their children Harley were listed as living with them. His mother-in-law, Martha Hemphill was a member of the household.³
     Lura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York in the household of her parents, Erastus and Martha Hemphill.^4,8
     In the obituary of Nelson Hemphill who died 11 December 1947, his sister, Laura Swanson of Brademon, Florida, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     Laura Hemphill, who received the balance of the estate, was a beneficiary in the will of Samuel E. Hemphill on 1 April 1952 at Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁰

     He was born circa 1876 at USA.² Ernest married Laura Hemphill before 1925.^1,3

Census Data

     Ernest J. and Laura M. Swanson appeared on the 1925 State Census of Hartfield, Chautauqua Twp., Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925, described as a merchant on his own account, and Laura was a saleslady. Their children Harley were listed as living with them. His mother-in-law, Martha Hemphill was a member of the household.²

     He was born on 13 March 1896 at Perinton, Monroe County, New York, USA.^1,3,2,4 Charles married Blanche E. Towne on 18 September 1918 at Forestville, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.^1,3,2
     Charles Lester Hemphill died on 4 October 1985 at Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 89.¹
     Charles Lester Hemphill was buried on 7 October 1985 at Forest Hill, Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.¹
     He was commonly known as Lester.^1,5
     Lester appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York in the household of his parents, Erastus and Martha Hemphill.^1,5
     Charles L. and Blanche Hemphill appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, Ward 2, enumerated 13 January 1920, described as a shipping clerk in a steel plant. His mother, Martha Hemphill was included in their household.²
     C. Lester and Blanche Hemphill appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as an Inspector in a Steel Plant. Their children: Beth Marie and Marion Elizabeth, were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of Nelson Hemphill who died 11 December 1947, his brother, Lester Hemphill of Dunkirk, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Blanche E. Hemphill who died 9 January 1955, her husband, Lester Hemphill, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     "Lester" resided in Dunkirk from 1918 until his death. Prior to his retirement in 1961, he was employed as head inspector of the warehouse at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dunkirk.

His residence was 43 W. Sixth St., Dunkirk at the time of his death.

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     He was born on 7 June 1899 at Victor, Ontario County, New York, USA.^1,3,2,4 Frank married Ruth Ruthenbur circa 1919, according to the 1930 census, he was 20 when they married.^1,3,4
     Frank N. Hemphill died on 6 November 1976 at Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York, USA, at age 77.^1,4
     Frank N. Hemphill was buried at Villenova Cemetery, Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York, USA.⁴
     He was commonly known as Frankie in the 1900 census.²
     Frankie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Villenova, Chautauqua County, New York in the household of his parents, Erastus and Martha Hemphill.^1,5
     Frank and Ruth Hemphill appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Arkwright, Chautauqua County, New York, enumerated circa 10 April 1930, described as a Dairy Farmer. Her parents, Charles Ruthenbur and Alta J. Ruthenbur were included in the household.³
     In the obituary of Nelson Hemphill who died 11 December 1947, his brother, Frank Hemphill of Hamlet, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     The following biographical information was shared at the family tree database of David Bolling, 22 November 1998:

     She was born on 29 December 1850 at Manchester, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4,7 Flora married Ambrose E. Nowlin on 25 August 1870.^{1,2,3,8,4,9,7,5}
     Flora B. Baker died on 5 September 1923 at Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 72.^3,4,6,5 The informant on her death registration was her husband, Ambrose E. Nowlin.⁵
     Flora B. Baker was buried on 8 September 1923 at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^10,5
     She witnessed the immigration of Charles Lentz and Bertha Konitz in 1884 at Canada; from Germany.¹¹ Flora B. Baker was listed as a survivor in the obituary of William H. Baker who died 9 September 1889.¹²

     He was born circa 28 April 1790 at Lincolnshire, England.³ Norton King was christened on 28 April 1790 at Grainsby, Lincolnshire, England.^3,4 Norton married Elizabeth Benton on 22 September 1828 at North Somercotes, Lincolnshire, England.¹
     Norton King died before 13 March 1868 at Lincolnshire, England.⁴
     Norton King was buried on 13 March 1868 at St. Mary, North Somercotes, Lincolnshire, England.⁴

     She was born between 1787 and 1788 at Beelsby, Lincolnshire, England.^6,4,5 Mary married John Patchett on 17 June 1804 at Beelsby, Lincolnshire, England.^7,8
     Mary Lloyd died before 13 June 1866 at Lincolnshire, England.⁹
     Mary Lloyd was buried on 13 June 1866 at St. Mary Parish, Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England, this could be the wife of John Patchett. Her age would mean she was born about 1787, which is consistent with other sources.⁶
     She was a survivor of her husband John who died in 1830.¹⁰
     Mary Patchett appeared on the 1851 British Census of England, at North Thiresby, District 11, Lincolnshire, enumerated effective 30 Mar 1851, described as widow, pauper and formerly a farmer's wife. Her son, Samuel was listed as living with her.⁴
     Mary Lloyd appeared on the 1861 British Census of England, at North Thiresby, District 13, at Lincolnshire, enumerated effective 07 Apr 1861, described as a widow and a farmer's w(ife or widow?).⁵

     She was born circa 6 October 1811 at Lincolnshire, England.^1,2
     Mary Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 6 October 1811 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2

     He was born circa 18 February 1810 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^{1,2,4,5,6,3,7} John married Elizabeth Newton on 7 June 1830 at Aylesbury, Lincolnshire, England.^8,4,5,6,9,7
     John Patchett died on 15 April 1885, probably in or near Laaceby, at Lincolnshire, England.¹⁰
     John Patchett was buried at Laceby Cemetery, Laceby, Lincolnshire, England.¹⁰
     He was Baptised/Christened on 18 February 1810 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2,3
     John and Elizabeth Patchett appeared on the 1841 British Census Laceby, at Lincolnshire, England, enumerated 6 June 1841, described as an Ag Lab. Their children John, Betsy, Mary and Alfred were listed as living with them. They had a female servant, age 16, Caroline Newton, that may have been related to Elizabeth.⁷
     John and Elizabeth Patchett appeared on the 1851 British Census of England, at Aylebury parish, Lincolnshire, enumerated effective 30 Mar 1851, described as farming 109 acres. Their children George, John, Betsy and Mary Ann were listed as living with them.⁴
     John and Elizabeth Patchett appeared on the 1861 British Census of England, at Aylesbury parish, Lincolnshire, enumerated effective 07 Apr 1861, described as farming 109 acres and employing two servants, a carter and a groom. Their children John, Betsey and Mary Ann were listed as living with them.⁵
     John and Elizabeth Patchett appeared on the 1871 British Census of England, at Laceby, Lincolnshire, enumerated effective the night of 02 April 1871, described as a market gardener & occuied 13 acres land.⁹
     John and Elizabeth Patchett appeared on the 1881 British Census of England, at Barton Street, at Laceby, Lincolnshire, enumerated effective the night of 03 Apr 1881, described as a farmer employing 2 (1 man). Their daughter, Betsy was listed as living with them.⁶

     He was born circa 1 March 1809 at Lincolnshire, England.^1,2
     John Patchett died before 24 May 1809 at Lincolnshire, England.²
     John Patchett was buried on 24 May 1809 at Lincolnshire, England.^3,4,2
     He was Baptised/Christened on 1 March 1809 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2

     She was born circa 28 May 1797 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.⁷ She was born circa 1801 at Lincolnshire, England, according to the 1841 census.⁴ Maria married Samuel Patchett on 1 July 1824 at Lincolnshire, England.⁸ Maria married John Clark on 19 November 1848 at Ludborough parish, Lincolnshire, England.⁵
     Maria Rushby was Baptised/Christened on 28 May 1797 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.⁶
     Samuel and Maria Patchett appeared on the 1841 British Census Ludborough, at Lincolnshire, England, enumerated 6 June 1841, described as an Agricultural Worker. Their children Samuel, Eliza, George, Betsy, Ellen, Charles and Sarah were listed as living with them.⁹

     She was born on 13 March 1880 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,4
     Jessie E Rorke died in 1950 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Jessie E Rorke was buried at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Jessie Rorke appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, George and Elizabeth Rorke.⁴
     Jessie E Rorke appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, George and Elizabeth R Rorke.³

     She was born circa 17 October 1819 at Lincolnshire, England.³ Maria married John Cotton on 6 June 1841 at Covenham St. Mary, Lincolnshire, England, Note that I interpret this source to indicate that Maria Rushby, the daughter of Samuel Patchett was using her mother's maiden name. The "condition" column of this marriage register transcription does not indicate she was a widow, which would have made her married name "Rushby."⁴
     Maria Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 17 October 1819 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.³

     He was born on 3 May 1889 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, birth registration originally gave his surname as Fallover with a later amendment to Felhaber.^8,5,7,6 August married Carie Amanda Zummach on 23 June 1920 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021894. He was a steamfitter and she was a clerk.^2,9,10
     August Felhaber died in 1977 at Ontario, Canada.
     August Felhaber was buried at Memory Gardens, Breslau, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.¹¹
     

Canadian Military Service

     August Felhaber was conscripted on 29 March 1918 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.⁸
     August Falover appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Hagarty & Jones Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Louis and Austina Falover.⁶
     Augst Weber appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Ernestina Felahaber.⁷ August Felaber was listed as a witness to the marriage of William Frederick Felaber and Lena Ristow on 28 April 1908 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{12,13,14,15,16,17}
     August Felhaber registered for the draft on 8 October 1917 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 28. Gave his occupation as Farmer, and his religion as Baptist. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his brother, Frederick Webber.⁸
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 11 January 1951 :

     In the obituary of William Frederick Felhaber who died 9 March 1960, his brother, August Felhaber, was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Eugene Felhaber who died 9 January 2010, his parents, August Felhaber and Amanda Felhaber were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁹

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for August Felhaber²⁰

     He was born on 9 March 1891 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^5,2,4 Louis married Elsie Minnie Hein on 22 August 1917 at Lyndoch Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G, See Peter Smith's family tree for the children of Louis Ludwig Felhaber, and Elise Minnie Hein.^1,6,3
     Louis Felhaber died on 29 December 1958 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 67.^7,8
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Louis Felhaber.
     Louis Felhaber was buried at Emmanuel (aka Immanuel) Baptist Cemetery, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.²
     Ludwick Falover appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Hagarty & Jones Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Louis and Austina Falover.⁴
     Louis Weber appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his mother, Ernestina Felahaber.⁵
     The following newspaper article appeared in the book Reflections of a Century compiled by the Eganville Leader (2002) at Eganville at Ontario originally published 2 January 1959 :

     She was born in 1893 at Ontario, Canada.^2,1
     Hannah H Fehlhaber was buried at Emmanuel (aka Immanuel) Baptist Cemetery, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.¹
     Hannah H Fehlhaber died in 1894 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,1
     Her name was also recorded as Hannah Felhaber.²

     She was born on 4 December 1897 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to her amended Ontario Birth Registration 037501. Originally, on 7 Jan 1898, her father, Fred Zummach registered her name as Carrie Mahlda (sic), giving her birth date as 11 Dec 1897. Her mother, Minnie Zummach amended the registration on 04 May 1931 with the name and date changes.^3,2,7,5 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1896 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁶ Carie married August Felhaber on 23 June 1920 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021894. He was a steamfitter and she was a clerk.^8,9,10
     Carie Amanda Zummach was buried at Memory Gardens, Breslau, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada.¹¹
     Carie Amanda Zummach died in 1977 at Ontario, Canada.
     Amanda Zummak appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Old Killaloe Village, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fredrick and Minnie Zummak.⁵
     Amanda Zummach appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fred and Minnie Zummach.⁶
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 11 January 1951 :

     In the obituary of Eugene Felhaber who died 9 January 2010, his parents, August Felhaber and Amanda Felhaber were listed or implied as predeceased.¹²