Rev. J. M. BRAY, Sr., one of the three oldest Methodist Episcopal ministers in the United States, died at his house at Jeddo Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, in the ninety-sixth year of his age. The deceased was in failing health for a year past, but until four weeks ago he took a lively-interest in all that transpired and frequently took short walks. On Aug. 21 he was taken suddenly ill with a nervous chill accompanied by nausea and sank into a semi-comatose state from which he never fully rallied, At times, however, he appeared quite conscious only to relapse into sleep until the eve of Sept. 11, just at sundown, he sank into the sleep that knows only the awakening of the Resurrection. Wellsville Record.

MRS. MARY LOWMAN Resident of Alliance for More than Half a Century is Dead Mrs. Mary LOWMAN died Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William JAMES, 625 South Liberty avenue. She had been ill for the past two years death being due to the effects of a paralytic stroke. She was seventy-three years of age and is survived by four sisters and one brother who reside in Pennsylvania. She came to Alliance 53 years ago from Westmoreland county, PA and was the wife of Alex LOWMAN whom she survived ten years. The following children survive: Mrs. Frank KEPLINGER, Mrs. William JAMES, Mrs. R. T. (Minnie Lowman) SEBRELL, Frank LOWMAN and Charles LOWMAN, the latter of Cleveland. The funeral services have not as yet been arranged.

FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services for Mrs. R. T. SEBRELL was held Tuesday afternoon from her late home at Bolton. The services was in charge of Rev. M. A. York. The singing was rendered by Mrs. Eb. M. Jones, Jr. and Mrs. F. W. Wheat. The bearers were D. E. BARNES, R. G. HOUSEKEEPER, W. E. PARKISON, J. E. GASKILL, A. F. ELLETT and Clinton TULLIS. Interment was made at the Alliance cemetery. Out of town friends were present from Cleveland. MRS. R. T. SEBRELL (MINNIE G. LOWMAN) After being bedfast for two weeks Mrs. R. (Robert) T. SEBRELL, aged 53, of Bolton, died at her home at 11:50 this morning from uremic poisoning. She had been ailing for years. Deceased is survived by her husband, two brothers, Frank LOWMAN of Alliance and Charles of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Frank KEPLINGER and Mrs. William JAMES, both of this city; and two sons Fred and Joseph, of Alliance. Funeral Services will be announced later.

FUNERAL OF MRS. SEBRELL (HULDA G. AMSDEN) (24 Mar 1909?) The funeral of Mrs. Hulda SEBRELL, who died at her home south of Limaville Wednesday, was held Friday at the church at Lexington, many being present to pay a last respect to the memory of the deceased. The services were conducted by Rev. G. B. MALMSBERRY of Goshen and rev. F. V. BOYLE of Marlboro. Numerous friends were present from Ellsworth and Salem. (Husband Matthew Bailey SEBRELL)

HANNAH SEBRELL DEAD Aged and Well Known Woman Dies at Her Home in Limaville (Between 1913 and 1920) Miss Hannah C. (Catell) SEBRELL, aged, and well know woman of Limaville, died Tuesday morning at 5:30 o¹clock. For some time she had been in failing health, but up to within a day or so prior to death had been able to be about the home. Death was due to intestinal nephritis. Deceased was a daughter of Joseph and Mary SEBRELL, pioneers of the community, and one of a family of ten children, all her life having been passed in Limaville and vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a woman of many kindly attainments, highly esteemed and respected and having a wide circle of friends. Surviving is one sister, Miss Huldah SEBRELL, who with the deceased had their home together. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Limaville, Thursday afternoon at 2 o¹clock. Interment to be made in the Limaville cemetery.

IS CALLED AT ADVANCED AGE JOSEPH SEBRELL, A Well Know Alliance Resident Dies at the Age of Seventy-three Years (1827-16 May 911) Joseph (P.) SEBRELL, an aged and highly esteemed resident of Alliance, died at the home of his son Edwin SEBRELL at the corner of Vine street and the Rockhill road Saturday evening. The deceased was 73 years of age. Death was due to paralytic stroke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:20 o¹clock and Rev. R. V. Boyle, of Marlboro will officiate. Interment will be made in the Alliance cemetery. For many years Mr. Sebrell made his residence in this city. In his younger days he followed the vocation of farming near Limaville. The following children survive: Robert, L. C. , Edwin, Mrs. A. L. MILLER and Mrs. Clyde WINNER. Two sisters, Hannah and Huldah SEBRELL of Limaville, and one brother Thomas of Salem survive. All friends of the deceased who wish to view the remains may do so this evening from 7 to 9 o¹clock. (Son of Joseph SEBRELL and Mary SHINN) FUNERAL TUESDAY Services for Joseph Sebrell Were Largely Attended Rev. F. V. Boyle, of Marlboro, as in charge of the funeral services held Tuesday for Joseph Sebrell, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. E. M. Sebrell on Vine street. Rev. Wycoff assisted in the service. Music was rendered by Misses Jennie and Edna MCGRANAHAN, Olive ELLETT, Ruth TULLIS and Ora BATTERSHELL. A large number of floral designs and clusters of flowers covered the casket. The bearers were S. B. GASKILL, A. F. ELLETT, S. B. BRANTINGHAM, John JONES, Andrew HAWN and Warren NOTMAN. Relatives and friends were present from Salem, Marlboro, Youngstown, Limaville and other places.

THE DEATH OF THOS. SEBRELL Pioneer of Lexington Tp. Dies Friday at Age of eighty-four (14 Feb 1913) Thomas S. Sebrell, aged 85 years, died from paralysis, at the home of his son, Charles R. Sebrell, No. 504 South Linden avenue. The deceased is a well known carpenter and farmer who lived all his life north of the city, until two years ago when he went to the home of his son. Mr. Sebrell was born March 8, 1828 and was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Jane HURST, when he married March 15, 1849. She died June 22, 1874. His second wife was Miss Olive GASKILL, who died December 21, 1911. For a time he resided with his son at Salem and came here when his son took charge of the Twilight lunch room. The deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Julia BUTTON, of Standish, Mich., and Charles R. SEBRELL and Mrs. Cora THOMPSON of Alliance. Another son Joshua Sebrell, died several years ago. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren are living. Mr. Sebrell has been in the very best of health all winter, until ten days ago when he suffered a slight stroke from which he continued to grow worse. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church at Limaville. The deceased was one of the real pioneers of the township and resided where he was born. He could give very interesting accounts of the early days about Lexington, when it was trying for a place as a big city. He was very widely known and popular with all who knew him, being among the oldest residents of the township in the territory outside the city. Friends may call to view the remains at the late residence, Saturday afternoon and evening. The funeral will occur at the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o¹clock in chare of Ref. C. B. Reynolds, pastor of the First Christian church. The remains will be placed in the mausoleum at the Alliance cemetery. (Son of Joseph SEBRELL and Mary SHINN) SEBRELL FUNERAL Services Conducted Sunday Afternoon ­ Interment at Mausoleum (14 Feb 1913) The funeral services for Thomas SEBRELL were held Sunday afternoon from the home of Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Sebrell on South Linden avenue. Rev. C. B. Reynolds was in charge of the services. Music was rendered by a ladies¹ quartette. A number of floral designs covered the casket. The bearers were Edward, Robert and Cecil SEBRELL, Clyde WINNER, L. G. BERGER and William GIBSON (nephews). The internment was made in the mausoleum at the Alliance cemetery. Relatives and friends were present from Atwater, Cleveland, Limaville, Youngstown and other places. (Son of Joseph SEBRELL and Mary SHINN)

FUNERAL OF MRS. A. W. ROSS Rev. William Wykoff officiated at the funeral services of Mrs. A. W. ROSS (Elizabeth J. HORNER) from her late home on Vine Street Sunday afternoon at 2 o¹clock. Music was rendered by a quartet composed of W. W. MOWRER, L. r. RUTH, Miss. Blanche BRACHER and Mrs. F. W. WHEAT. A number of beautiful floral designs surrounded the casket. The primary class which she taught in the Sunday school at Bolton were present in a body. The internment was made at the Alliance cemetery. (Daughter Effie Felicia ROSS married Edwin Melville SEBRELL) ELIZABETH J. ROSS Of Alliance, Dies From Internal Hemorrhage Following Brief Illness Mrs. Elizabeth J. Ross, widow of the late A. W. Ross, died Friday morning at 4:25 o¹clock at the home near the corner of Vine and Rockhill avenue, following a brief illness from internal hemorrhage. She was 65 years of age. Mrs. Ross¹s maiden name was HORNER, she being born at Carmichael, PA October 25, 1844. Her marriage with Mr. Ross took place in June 1864, the home being made at Smithfield, PA until 1883, when they came to Alliance, residing at the farm where death occurred. Deceased was a most estimiable woman, enjoying the friendship of all with whom she was acquainted, and her death comes with a tinge of deep regret. She was a member of the M. E. church from girlhood and ever the zealous Christian worker. Of the family she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E. M. Sebrell of Alliance, Miss Serepta E. ROSS, a teacher in the schools at Plattsburg. N.Y., and Miss Rhoda R. ROSS, who is associated with the health department of school in New York City. Two brothers are also living, Samuel and Amos HORNER, both the Carmichael, PA. The husband and father died three years ago.

A. W. ROSS Obituary Aaron W. ROSS, aged about 71 years, died at his home at the northwest edge of Alliance at about noon Wednesday, from the effects of age. About a week ago he had a stroke of paralysis, and since that time he has been gradually going down hill. He came to Alliance some 23 or 24 years ago, and first engaged in business with John GARRETSON, who conducted a newspaper at that time. He later retired to the farm known as the Teeters homestead, and there he had resided since. He is survived by the following children; Mrs. E.(Effie Felicia Ross) SEBRELL of Bolton; Serepta, formerly of the Alliance schools, but now of Chicago; and Rhoda of New York city.

MRS. CLYDE WINNER (MYRTLE MABEL SEBRELL) (16 Feb 1922) The funeral services for Mrs. Clyde Winner were held Sunday afternoon at two o¹clock from her late home on the Lexington road and were largely attended. Rev. S. S. Burnett, pastor of the Marlboro M. E. church, was in charge of the services. Music was rendered by a quartette composed of Mrs. Eb M. JONES, Jr., W. W. MOWRER, Mrs. F. W. WHEAT and Donald BEATTY. A large number of beautiful floral tributes surrounded the casket. The bearers were nephews of the deceased. Out-of-town relatives were present from Youngstown, Canton and other places. The interment was made at the Alliance cemetery. On Saturday afternoon and evening friends and neighbors called at the bereaved home. (Daughter of Joseph SEBRELL and Mary SHINN)

ONLY CHILD DIES Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde WINNER Called by Death (5 Jan 1916?) Emily Lucile, only child of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde Winner, living four miles north of the city, died Wednesday morning at 1 o¹clock after an illness of three weeks with pneumonia. She was aged 11 years and 6 months and her death has left a desolated home. She was of a lovable disposition and had a pleasant word for everybody. She was the idol of the home and loved by all who knew her. She was a precocious child for one of her age and became wonderfully enthused for temperance during the wet and dry campaign of last fall, and expressed regret at the failure of the state to vote dry. She was a member of the Lexington Sunday school and was always in attendance when possible. Her taking has caused a vacancy in the home that cannot be filled but the consolation is left that she was prepared for the change when the messenger of death called and bid her come. RODNEY WINNER Answers Death¹s Summons at 4:30 Monday Morning Death¹s call was answered at about 4:30 Monday morning by Rodney WINNER, the rural mail carrier on route No. 2, who resides a few miles north of this city. Mr. WINNER was a victim of the pleurisy from which he suffered only a little over one week, and his death came as quite a surprise to his friends, as it was not generally known that his illness was of such a serious nature. Mr. WINNER was well and favorable know in Alliance and vicinity, having lived near here nearly all of his life and having engaged to some extent in the buying and selling of horses and stock in and about this city. He is survived by a wife and two children, Bertha and Forest. He is also survived by three brothers, who are, C. E. WINNER of this city, C. S. Winner, who resides north of Alliance, and G. R. WINNER, who lives in California. The funeral services will be held at the home at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in charge of Rev. White of Marlboro. Short services will also be held in the Lexington M.E. church, after the services at the house. Interment will be made in the Alliance cemetery.

Hi Karen! Even tho I couldn't answer your question about the Robertsville Cemetary, I will agree with you on one point... I live in Stark County myself, and we've got some ot the most kind hearted, wonderful people living here of any place in the U.S.!! I've always been so pround to be a part of this community! Keep up the great job, guys!! Kathy

Dear List To all those who have written with directions to Robertsville Cemetery, Thank you very much. Since I live in California, it may be a long time before I am driving on Route 30. <G> This is a very friendly list. I joined the list this morning and already am swamped with responses. I appreciate your help. I now have the address, a map, the telephone number, and one very kind person even offered to look up names in Stark Co Cemetery book, Vol. 1, where it was recorded. I really look forward to the answer there. Once again, thank you and I wish for you all much success in your research. If you need help in San Diego, let me know. Karen

Dear List, Is there some kind soul that can help me locate Robertsville Cemetery? I have been totally unsuccessful using 'yellow pages'. Relative buried there in 1963. He lived in East Canton, Ohio at death. Karen

SEBRELL-LOWMAN ­ On Thursday, Nov. 17th (1887) by Rev. J. W. Byers, Mr. Robert T. SEBRELL and Miss Minnie G. LOWMAN.

WINNER-SEBRELL Marriage (20 Jun 1900) A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. J. P. SEBRELL, near Alliance, on Wednesday evening June 20. His daughter, Myrtle M. was united in marriage to Mr. S. Clyde Winner. The ceremony was performed by the brides pastor, J. L. Neely. Mr. And Mrs. WINNER are well know and highly respected young people of Alliance and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life voyage.

MARRIED AT MARLBORO (8 Aug 1906) Lon MILLER (Edward Alonzo ) and Miss Mary STAINBROOK were married Wednesday at Marlboro. Mr. Miller is a stone cutter and has been employed in this city. Mrs. Miller is the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John STAINBROOK and was formerly an operator at the Bell Telephone office and later a clerk in the Coulton-Davis store. The young couple have many friends who will wish then a happy married life.

NEWSPAPER MARRIAGE NOTICE Rev. A. M. GIBSON, formerly of Limaville, but now of Harveysburg near Chillicothe, was married on Oct. 22 to Miss Martha E. CORNWELL, a prominent member of the U. B. church of which he is pastor. Rev. Gibson is well known in Alliance and vicinity. (Possibly Aaron Gibson son of Asa & Elizabeth Gibson. Aaron married Elizabeth SEBRELL)

A PLEASANT RECEPTION (19 JAN 1882) ED. REVIEW: On last Friday evening one of the most pleasant social gatherings of the season was held at the residence of Mr. Joseph SEBRELL, near Alliance. It was held to honor the recent marriage of Clara, daughter of Joseph and Hannah (ROATH) SEBRELL and Mr. Alvin MILLER. About 7 o¹clock, to the utter surprise of the bride and groom their friends commenced filing into the house, and continued until it was filled to its upmost capacity. The guests brought with them baskets well filled with eatables. About nine o¹clock the bride and groom were escorted into the parlor, and Mr. Joshua WOOD arose and said that it had been nosed abroad that they had lately started out together to sail over the troubled sea of life and briefly alluded to some of the sayings of some writers on that subject, and that he was glad that their lives thus far had been such as to establish for them a character that was beyond reproach, and also make for them many friends in whose behalf he presented them with a very elegant sofa, also numerous personal gifts. The speaker then said that all present joined with him in wishing them a pleasant, prosperous and happy journey through life. The bride and groom then responded in a few appropriate words, thanking their friends kindly for the presents and for the respect shown them, after which they were led to the dining room and placed t the head of a large, and the most richly furnished table we ever behold, and such a one as none except a lady of Mr. Sebrell¹s stamp can get up. After all had partaken to their satisfaction, some time was spend in social chat and listening to instrumental music. The memory of the occasion time will fail to erase. At a late hour the company commenced to (unreadable).

MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Wednesday, April 1, 1908, was the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of John (Freeman) HART and wife (Susan MATHIAS) and the event was celebrated by a charming family gathering at the home of the venerable couple, in Minerva. About forty members of the relationship, representing four generation, were present, the affair having been arranged as a surprise for Mr. And Mrs. Hart. The day was devoted to social amenities, speeches having been delivered by Rev. Mr. ELLIS, and Frank WESTON and wife. Mr. Hart is 75 years of age while Mrs. Hart, whose maiden names was Susan Mathias, is 69. Both are in excellent health and enjoy the prospect of many more years among those they love. Mr. And Mrs. Hart are the parents of five children, all of who are living, while there are six living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Among those present at the celebration was Mrs. Jemima Pennock, who as Jemima DENNIS, was married to Isaac PENNOCK on the same day on which Mr. And Mrs. Hart were united. There having been a double wedding. An unusual feature in this connections if that Elmer PENNOCK and A. W. HART, the eldest sons of the two couples who were married fifty years ago, were also principals in a double wedding. (Marriage occurred in Augusta Twp., Carroll Co., OH) (Parents of John HART was John HART and Elizabeth WHEATON)