Warren Russell Watkins [Parents] was born on 14 Mar 1915 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA. He died on 27 Aug 2001 in St. Cloud, Osceola Co., FL and was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, St. Cloud, Osceola Co., FL. Warren married Elizabeth Virginia Henderson in 1937 in Brooke Co., WV.
Warren Russell Watkins served in the US Navy on the ship "USS Kraken".
In 1940 Warren Watkins, b. in PA, age 25, a salesman for retail farm implements, was living along Sherman Church Road in North Industry, Stark Co., OH, with his wife, Elizabeth Watkins, b. in OH, age 25, and one daughter:
- Patricia Watkins, b. in OH, age 2
(1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3147, Page 11B, household #229)In 1945 Warren Watkins, b. in PA, age 30, was living in St. Cloud, Osceola Co., FL, with his wife, Elizabeth V. Watkins, b. in OH, age 30, and three children:
- Patricia N. Watkins, b. in OH, age 7
- Pollyann Watkins, b. in OH, age 4
- Warren R. Watkins Jr., b. in FL, age 1
(1945 FL State census, Precinct #4)(Other Sources:
1. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 42071509
3. SSDI. Last residence - Saint Cloud, Osceola Co., Florida 34771
4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
5. West Virginia Marriage Index
6. US Public Records Index
7. U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949 for Warren R Watkins)
Elizabeth Virginia Henderson [Parents] was born on 3 Apr 1915 in OH. She died on 16 Mar 1983 in St. Cloud, Osceola Co., FL and was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, St. Cloud, Osceola Co., FL. Elizabeth married Warren Russell Watkins in 1937 in Brooke Co., WV.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 42071393
2. SSDI. Last residence - Saint Cloud, Osceola Co., Florida 32769
3. Florida Death Index)
They had the following children:
F i Patricia Ann Watkins F ii Pollyann Watkins M iii Warren Russell Watkins Jr. F iv Mary Lisbeth Watkins
John Hamilton Henderson married Annie Buxton.
Annie Buxton married John Hamilton Henderson.
They had the following children:
F i Elizabeth Virginia Henderson
Paul James Watkins [Parents] was born on 21 Dec 1912 in PA. He died on 25 Jun 1987 in Doctors Hospital, Stark Co., OH and was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., OH. Paul married Edna M. Sharp in 1937 in Brooke Co., WV.
In 1940 Paul Watkins, age 25, was living in Goshen, Tuscarawas Co., OH, with his wife, Edna M. Watkins, age 23, and one daughter:
- Pauline Watkins, age 2
Also listed in their household was Paul's step-son, Richard Winrod, age 4. Everyone in the household was born in OH. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3160, Page 1A, household #3)(Other Sources:
1. Ohio Deaths
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 158206811
3. SSDI. Last residence - Massillon, Stark Co., OH 44646
4. US Public Records Index)
Edna M. Sharp [Parents] was born on 22 Dec 1916 in Bethel, Clermont Co., OH. She died on 3 Feb 1993 in Canton, Stark Co., OH. Edna married Paul James Watkins in 1937 in Brooke Co., WV.
They had the following children:
F i Pauline Watkins
William Albertis Sharp married Weltha Felina Claar.
Weltha Felina Claar married William Albertis Sharp.
They had the following children:
F i Edna M. Sharp
Carl Hugendubler [Parents] was born on 2 Sep 1893 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA. He died on 12 Feb 1947 in OH. Carl married Rose.
In 1917 Carl Hugendubler, age 23, born 2 September 1893 in Johnstown, PA, was living at 61 Thornton, Youngstown, OH, and was employed by Ideal Dairy Lunch, Central Square. (WW I draft registration)
Carl served in the US Army from 27 May 1918 to 2 Jan 1919.
In 1930 Carl Hugendubler, age 36, a laborer in a steel mill, was living at 1130 Miller St. in Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, with his wife, Rose Hugendubler, age 26. Carl had been married at the age of 33 and Rose at the age of 22. Both were born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2013, Page 24B, house #443, family #529)
In 1934 Carl was living at 653 Cypress Ave., Johnston, PA.
In 1942 Carl Hugendubler, age 49, born 2 September 1893 in Johnston, PA, was living at 361 South 10th St., Coshocton, OH, and was employed in a coal mine at Coshocton, Route 4, OH. The person who would always know his address was Bertha Watkins, Route 1, New Philadelphia, OH. (WW II draft registration)
(Other sources:
1. Ohio Deaths
2. U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index
3. Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files
4. Ohio Soldiers in WWI, 1917-1918)
Rose was born about 1904 in PA. She married Carl Hugendubler.
Albert Hartman Gettle [Parents] was born on 4 Nov 1866 in South Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. He died on 3 Nov 1941 in Lebanon Co., PA and was buried on 6 Nov 1941 in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Albert married Laura Emma "Ellie" Weik on 24 Nov 1888 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA.
"Lebanon Daily News":
Albert H. Gettle, 73, of 260 S. 8th St., died this morning at 9:45 o'clock, at his residence. His death, from complications, followed an extensive illness. He was bedfast for the past four weeks and was ill since last August.Mr. Gettle began work as an employee of the Cornwall Ore Bank Co., and was then promoted to the train crews where he spent a number of years, but resigned in 1908 to accept a position as a brakeman on the Cornwall Railroad. He was later promoted to conductor of one of the trains where he served until he met with an accident resulting in the loss of his left arm in 1929. Mr. Gettle then served in minor capacities on the railroad until his retirement in 1932.
A member of the Centenary Methodist Church, he was also affiliated with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman as president, and with the Knights of the Mystic Chain, Rexmont.
In addition to his wife, Laura E., nee Weik; two daughters, Irene, wife of Alan Babb, of Lebanon; and Ruth S., at home; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Walter G. Bleistine, of Lebanon, also survive.
The funeral was held from Arnold's Funeral Home, Lebanon, for Albert H. Gettle, husband of Laura E. Weik Gettle, of 260 S. 8th. St., this city. The pastor of Centenary Methodist Church supervised the service. Relatives and friends were pallbearers, and interment was in the Cornwall Cemetery.
(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #12679848
2. PA Certificate of Death #100457: Albert Gettle, 260 So. 8th St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, born 4 Nov 1867 in PA, died 3 Nov 1941 at 260 So. 8th St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, age 73-11-29, retired man for Cornwall R.R., married, father - Devan Gettle, mother - Kathryn Hartman, informant - Ruth Gettle, 260 So. 8th St., Lebanon)(Note: Albert's death certificate show he was born on 4 November 1867 but the date of birth on his tombstone is 4 November 1866.)
Laura Emma "Ellie" Weik [Parents] was born on 15 Nov 1871 in Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. She died on 11 Aug 1944 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA and was buried on 14 Aug 1944 in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Laura married Albert Hartman Gettle on 24 Nov 1888 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA.
Laura Emma "Ellie" Weik, age 16, was married to Albert H. Gettle, age 21,by Nathan B. Durell, Pastor of Centenary M. E. Church. At the time of their marriage in 1888, both Laura and Albert were living in Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. Albert was a day laborer. (Lebanon Co., PA, marriage license #10975 on Familysearch.org)
In 1900 Laura Emma (listed as Ellen L.) (Weik) Gettle, b. Nov 1873, age 26, was living in Cornwall Twp., Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Albert Gettle, b. Nov 1867, age 32, a conductor, and three of their children:
- daughter Irene V. Gettle, b. Mar 1889, age 10, at school
- son Paul E. Gettle, b. Sep 1892, age 7
- daughter Sarah R. Gettle, b. Jul 1899, age 10 months
Laura and Albert had been married for 11 years. Laura was the mother of 4 children, of whom 3 were living in 1900. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1900 census, microfilm roll 1427, Page 8B, house #150, family #151)In 1910 Laura E. (Weik) Gettle, age 36, was living at 1118 Chestnut St. in the 2nd Ward in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Albert H. Gettle, age 42, a brakeman on a railroad, and two of their children:
- son Paul E. Gettle, age 17, a trimmer at an iron mfg. co.
- daughter Sarah Ruth Gettle, age 10
Laura and Albert had been married for 22 years. Laura was the mother of 4 children, of whom 3 were living in 1910. Also listed in their household were their married daughter, Irene V. (Gettle) Babb, age 20, and her husband, Allen A. Babb, age 20, a laborer at a railroad roundhouse. Irene and Allen had been married for one year. Irene had no children. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1362, Page 6B, house #131, family #136)In 1920 Laura E. (Weik) Gettle, age 46, was living at 638 Locust St. in the 1st Ward in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Albert H. Gettle, age 52, a brakeman on a railroad. Both were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1587, Page 11B, house #267, family #289)
In 1930 Laura L. (Weik) Gettle, age 56, was living at 307 So. 8th St. in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Albert H. Gettle, age 65, a watchman for a steam railrad, and one daughter:
- Ruth S. Gettle, age 30, divorced, a decorator in a handkerchief factory
Laura had been married at the age of 16 and Albert at the age of 21. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2062, Page 3B, house #70, family #76)In 1940 Laura (Weik) Gettle, age 67, was living at 260 So. 8th St. in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Albert Gettle, age 72, a conductor on a steam railway, and one daughter:
- Ruth Gettle, age 37, single, a packer in the finishing dept. of a wholesale handkerchief factory
Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3540, Page 13B, household #315)(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #14649197
2. PA Certificate of Death #72452: Emma Gettle, 1404 Willow St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, born 15 Nov 1871 in PA, died 11 Aug 1944 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, age 72-7-26, widow of Albert Gettle, father - David Weike, mother - Sarah Plottenberger, informant - Miss Ruth Gettle, 1404 Willow St., Lebanon, PA)
They had the following children:
F i Irene Viola Gettle M ii Paul Elman Gettle M iii Carl D. Gettle was born on 24 May 1897 in Lebanon Co., PA. He died on 27 Dec 1897 in Lebanon Co., PA and was buried in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 160243428)F iv Ruth S. Gettle
Devan Gettle married Kathryn Anna Hartman.
Kathryn Anna Hartman married Devan Gettle.
They had the following children:
M i Albert Hartman Gettle
Allen Augustus Babb [Parents] was born on 2 May 1889 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA. He died on 23 Mar 1964 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA and was buried on 26 Mar 1964 in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Allen married Irene Viola Gettle on 14 Jun 1909 in Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA.
In 1917 Allen Augustus Babb, age 28, born 2 May 1889, was living at 740 Walnut St., Lebanon, PA, and was employed as a brakeman by Cornwall Lebanon R.R. He was married with a wife but no children. (WW I draft registration)
In 1942 Allen Augustus Babb, age 52, born 2 May 1889 in Lebanon, PA, was living at 1404 Willow St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, and was employed by the Penna. R.R. Co. The person who would always know his address was his wife, Irene Babb, of the same address. (WW II draft registration)
"Lebanon Daily News", 24 March 1964:
Allen A. Babb, 73, 14 South Eleventh Street, died Monday at Good Samaritan hospital after a long illness.He was born in Lebanon County, a son of the late Harry A. and Elizabeth Tillberry Babb. His wife, Irene V. Gettle Babb, died March 28, 1958.
He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, and was a retired railroad brakeman, having been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
He is survived by one daughter, Eleanor Babb, at home; and two brothers, Clarence, of Lebanon; and Samuel, of DeSoto, MO.
(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 14648429
2. PA Certificate of Death #026574-64: Allen A. Babb, of 14 S. 11th St., Lebanon, PA, born 2 May 1889 in Lebanon Co., PA, died 24 Mar 1964 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, brakeman for P.R.R., widower of Irene V. Gettle Babb, father - Harry A. Babb, mother - Elizabeth Tillberry, informant - Eleanor Babb, 14 S. 11th St., Lebanon, PA)
Irene Viola Gettle [Parents] was born on 18 Mar 1890 in Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. She died on 28 Mar 1958 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA and was buried on 1 Apr 1958 in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Irene married Allen Augustus Babb on 14 Jun 1909 in Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA.
Irene Viola Gettle, age 19, was married to Allen A. Babb, age 20, by Rev. Wm. R. Ridinglow. At the time of their marriage in 1909, Irene was living at 1101 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA. Allen, employed at the C & L. Round House, was living at 1304 Forge St., Lebanon. (Lebanon Co., PA, marriage license #10717 on Familysearch.org)
In 1910 Irene V. (Gettle) Babb, age 20, was living at 1118 Chestnut St. in the 2nd Ward in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Allen A. Babb, age 20, a laborer at a railroad roundhouse. Irene and Allen had been married for one year. Irene had no children. They were listed in the household of Irene's parents, Laura E. (Weik) Gettle, age 36, and her husband, Albert H. Gettle, age 42, a brakeman on a railroad, and two of Irene's siblings:
- son Paul E. Gettle, age 17, a trimmer at an iron mfg. co.
- daughter Sarah Ruth Gettle, age 10
Laura and Albert had been married for 22 years. Laura was the mother of 4 children, of whom 3 were living in 1910. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1362, Page 6B, house #131, family #136)In 1920 Irene V. (Gettle) Babb, age 29, was living at 1206 Lehman St. in the 6th Ward in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Allen A. Babb, age 30, a brakeman on the Penna. RR. Both were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1587, Page 16B, house #373, family #387)
In 1930 Irene V. (Gettle) Babb, age 40, was living at 305 So. 8th St. in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Allen A. Babb, age 40, a brakeman on a steam railroad, and their adopted daughter:
- Eleanor L. Babb, age 6
Irene had been married at the age of 19 and Allen at the age of 20. All were born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2062, Page 3B, house #69, family #75)In 1940 Irene (Gettle) Babb, age 49, was living at 1404 Willow St. in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with her husband, Allen Babb, age 50, a brakeman on a steam railroad, and one daughter:
- Eleanore Babb, age 16
All were born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3540, Page 14A, household #296)In 1941 Irene (Gettle) Babb was still living in Lebanon, PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial #Memorial# 14648437
2. PA Certificate of Death #25898: Irene V. Babb, of 14 S. 11th St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, born 18 Mar 1890 in Lebanon Co., PA, died 28 Mar 1958 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, age 68, married, father - Albert Gettle, mother - Ellen Weik, informant - Allan A. Babb, 14 S. 11th St., Lebanon, PA)
They had the following children:
F i Eleanor L. Babb
Harry Alonzo Babb married Elizabeth Jane Tillberry.
Elizabeth Jane Tillberry married Harry Alonzo Babb.
They had the following children:
M i Allen Augustus Babb
Paul Elman Gettle [Parents] was born on 18 Sep 1892 in Lebanon Co., PA. He died on 22 Dec 1929 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA and was buried in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Paul married Lillian M. Putt on 24 May 1913 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA.
Paul Gettle, age 20, was married to Lillie Putt, age 21, by Charles S. Mervine. At the time of their marriage in 1913, Paul, employed as a boilermaker, was living at 247 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA. Lillie was living at 245 S. 9th St., Lebanon. (Lebanon Co., PA, marriage license #12833 on Familysearch.org)
In 1917 Paul Elman Gettle, age 24, born 18 September 1892, was living at 247 S. Doe Alley, Lebanon Co., PA, and was employed as a deliveryman for American Express Co., Lebanon. He was married with a wife and two children. (WW I draft registration)
In 1920 Paul E. Gettle, age 27, a billing clerk for an express co., was living at 829 Locust St. in the 2nd Ward in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with his wife, Lillian M. Gettle, age 28, and three of their children:
- daughter Marion L. Gettle, age 6
- son Carl D. Gettle, age 2 years and 8 months
- son Paul J. Gettle, age 1 year and 4 months
Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1587, Page 2A, house #33, family #34)In 1930 Paul Gettle's former wife, Lillie M. Gettle, age 38, a widow, was living at 829 Locust St. in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, with four of their children:
- daughter Marion L. Gettle, age 16, an operator at a pajama factory
- son Carl D. Gettle, age 13
- son Paul J. Gettle, age 11
- son Lester E. Gettle, age 9
Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2062, Page 17A, house #406, family #420)"Lebanon Daily News"
Paul E. Gettle, aged 37 years, of 829 Locust Street, died last night at 10:30 oclock, following a period of illness covering the past several months. A hemhorrhage of the neck caused by injuries received in an automobile accident in June of this year, while enroute to Diehl's Island, Delaware, on a fishing trip with several other local men, was the cause of death. Shortly following the accident, Gettle had to have one eye removed. He underwent several operations in Lebanon and Philadelphia since that time and has been confined to his bed for the entire period of illness.He was employed by the City Highway Department and was a member of the Trinity U. B. Church, and the Union Fire Company, where he was the chief engineer, and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Besides his widow, Lillian, four children survive: Carl, Paul, Lester and Marian, all at home. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Gettle; and two sisters, Mrs. Alan Babb and Miss Ruth Gettle.
Rev. B. F. Daugherty, pastor of the Trinity U. B. Church, Ninth and Willow Sts. officiated at services this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, for the late Paul Gettle of 829 Locust Street.Services were held in the church. Members of the Union Fire Co. and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, acted as pallbearers. Many floral tokens from relatives and friends surrounded the casket in which the body rested as it was viewed by many people. Burial took place at the Cornwall Cemetery.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12679868
2. PA Certificate of Death #122409: Paul Gettle, of 829 Locust St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, born 18 Sep 1892 in PA, died 22 Dec 1929 at 829 Locust St., Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, age 37-3-4, laborer, husband of Lillian Putt, father - Albert Gettle, mother - Laura Wike, informant - Lillian Gettle, Lebanon, PA)
Lillian M. Putt [Parents] was born on 24 Nov 1891 in Lebanon Co., PA. She died on 17 Dec 1960 in Lebanon County Hospital, So. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co., PA and was buried on 21 Dec 1960 in Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Lebanon Co., PA. Lillian married Paul Elman Gettle on 24 May 1913 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA.
"Lebanon Daily News"
Mrs. Lillian M. Gettle, of 15 Jefferson Ave., Myerstown, died this morning in the Lebanon County Hospital after a long illness. Aged 69, she was the widow of Paul E. Gettle.Daughter of the late William and Lizzie Beard Putt, she was a member of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church.
She was a former employee of the laundry at the Good Samaritan Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Marian, wife of Charles Biever, Lebanon; and three sons, Carl and Paul, both of Lebanon, and, Lester of Myerstown; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Gardner and Mrs. Grace Ziegler both of Lebanon; two brothers, William Putt, Bunker Hill, and Dallas Putt, Roselle, NJ; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial site is in Cornwall Cemetery.
(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12679902
2. PA Certificate of Death #115132-60: Lillian M. Gettle, of 15 Jefferson Ave., Myerstown, Lebanon Co., PA, born 24 Nov 1891 in Lebanon Co., PA, died 17 Dec 1960 in Lebanon County Hospital, So. Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co., PA, age 69, widow of Paul E. Gettle, father - William Putt, mother - Lizzie Beard, informant - Mr. Carl Gettle, 222 S. 5th St., Lebanon, PA
3. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index)
They had the following children:
F i Marian Luella Gettle M ii Carl D. Gettle M iii Paul J. Gettle M iv Lester Earl Gettle