Hello List, I am piecing together this family limb after finding the probate record for Nancy Bloom CURRY, wife of Robinson Robert CURRY in the Clearfield courthouse. Among the pages of the record I found this information: Probate file viewed and copied from microfiche January 2006: To D. R. Fulerton, Reg. and Recorder We the undersigned heirs of Nancy Curry Deceased late of Ferguson Township Clearfield County Pa Respectfully request you to Isue letter of Administration upon the Estate of the said Nancy Curry to Peter Erhard Esq. Witness Our Hand and seals this 4th day of December 1889 W. I. Curry, Effie Helsel? [very faint], H. Z. Helsel, Viola Bauman, W. S. Curry, Elizabeth C. Fink Witnesses: A L. Bloom, Georg W. Brunner, Mrs. Rachel Evans, M. J. Fink, W. S. Curry Among the above names of her heirs is Viola BAUMAN. Previously I had found that her name was Bannon and had been unable to find any record of her in Clearfield County. Seeing the handwriting on this page I am pretty sure it is BAUMAN. My mother read the marriage volume in the Clearfield County courthouse last month and wrote down BAUMAN as well, [independently - she had the 1888 volume on the other side of the counter.] With that idea I searched online and have made the record that is posted below. I would love to hear from anyone who can connect or correct this information. If you would like more information about any other descendents of Robinson Robert CURRY and Nancy W. BLOOM, I would love to hear from you as well. Descendants of Viola Bell Curry From the files of Jocelynn Knight, February 2006 Generation No. 1 1. VIOLA BELL4 CURRY (ROBINSON ROBERT3, SAMUEL2, JOHN G.1) was born Jun 1871 in PA. She married WILLIAM HOWARD BOWMAN BAUMAN 10 Apr 1888 in Clearfield Co., PA. He was born Feb 1864 in PA. More About VIOLA BELL CURRY: Census: 1880, At home Notes for WILLIAM HOWARD BOWMAN BAUMAN: 1920 census: also in household Elinor Bowman, age 10, ward, born PA, parents born PA More About WILLIAM HOWARD BOWMAN BAUMAN: Census 1: 1900, PA, Luzerne Co., Jenkins twp, Sebastopol village, page 288A, visit 223, next door to brother in law Enos Curry Census 2: 1910, PA, Clearfield Co., Clearfield, ward 3, page 218A, visit 344/350 Census 3: 1920, PA, Clearfield Co., Lawrence twp, Plymptonville, page 33A, visit 181/185 Census 4: 1930, PA, Clearfield Co., Lawrence twp, Plymptonville, page 27A,v isit 173/176 Occupation 1: 1900, Brakeman, Railroad Occupation 2: 1910, teamster, brickyard Occupation 3: 1920, Signal maintainer, Railroad Occupation 4: 1930, Repair man, railroad yards Marriage Notes: Clearfield County Marriage Record Married April 10, 1888, Clearfield, PA W. N. Bauman age 23; of New Millport, laborer, parents: George and Hannah Bauman + Viola Bell Curry, age 18, of New Millport, parents: Robinson and Nancy Curry In the 1900 census, Viola is age 28, born Jun 1871, married 12 years - that would make her only 16 when she was married. Record states age 18 in the county marriage book in April 1888. Viola Bell was not listed with her parents in 1870 however. June 1870 is probably correct. Children of VIOLA CURRY and WILLIAM BAUMAN are: i. ZELLA N.5 BOWMAN, b. Jun 1893, PA; d. Bef. Sep 1975. Notes for ZELLA N. BOWMAN: I still need to confirm this is Zella Bauman Bowman who married Halford Ogden Possible Social Security Death Index: [spouse Halford G. Ogden, b. about 1890, died May 16, 1936] ZELLA OGDEN born 30 Jun 1893; died 15 Nov 1971 (V) last residence 16830 (Clearfield, Clearfield, PA) ssn 180-40-6459 Pennsylvania More About ZELLA N. BOWMAN: Census 1: 1900, at home Census 2: 1910, at home Occupation: 1910, Dressmaker, shop 2. ii. GOLDA B. BOWMAN, b. 26 Sep 1896, PA; d. 22 Apr 1993. 3. iii. CYRUS GORDON BOWMAN, b. May 1899, PA; d. 07 Sep 1975, Mansfield, Tioga Co., PA. Generation No. 2 2. GOLDA B.5 BOWMAN (VIOLA BELL4 CURRY, ROBINSON ROBERT3, SAMUEL2, JOHN G.1) was born 26 Sep 1896 in PA, and died 22 Apr 1993. She married EDWARD OWENS GFRERER Abt. 1921. He was born 03 Aug 1897 in Axemann, Centre Co., PA1, and died Feb 1970. Notes for GOLDA B. BOWMAN: Social security death index: GOLDA B GFRERER born 26 Sep 1896; died 22 Apr 1993; last residence 16866 (Philipsburg, Centre, PA) ssn 176-07-7564 Pennsylvania More About GOLDA B. BOWMAN: Census 1: 1900, at home Census 2: 1910, at home Census 3: 1920, at home Census 4: 1930, married, at home Residence: Sep 1975, Clearfield, PA2 Notes for EDWARD OWENS GFRERER: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record Name: Edward O Gfrerer Birth Year: 1897 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania State: Alaska Enlistment Date: 17 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Altoona Branch: Air Corps Grade: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Tractor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test Marital Status: Married Height: 67 Weight: 124 Social Security Death Index: EDWARD GFRERER born 03 Aug 1897; died Feb 1970; last residence 16823 (Bellefonte, Centre, PA) ssn 193-07-2211 issued Pennsylvania More About EDWARD OWENS GFRERER: Date born 2: 02 Aug 1897, Axemann, Centre Co., PA3 Census: 1930, PA, Clearfield Co., Lawrence twp, Plymptonville, page 27A,v isit 173/176 with inlaws Occupation: 1930, Laborer, car shop Residence: Nov 1944, England, in Army4 Children of GOLDA BOWMAN and EDWARD GFRERER are: i. PHILIP CLAIR6 GFRERER, b. 19 Aug 1920, PA; d. Aug 1988; m. LOLA MICHAELS, Abt. Dec 1950, Clearfield Co., PA; b. 01 Mar 1920; d. Jun 1980. Notes for PHILIP CLAIR GFRERER: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record Name: Philip C Gfrerer Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen State: Alaska Enlistment Date: 19 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Philadelphia Branch: No branch assignment Grade: Private Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Machinists Helper Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 11[sic] Weight: 116 The Progress, Clearfield PA, Saturday Nov 25, 1944, page 5 NEWS OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM Recently graduated from Second Air Force combat crew training school at Davis-Monthan Field, Tucson, Arizona, and qualifying for combat duty were two brothers, Cpls. Philip and Eugene Gfrerer, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Gfrerer of 710 Weaver street, Clearfield. Mr. Gfrerer is serving in the Army in England. In the near future the two brothers will go overseas as aerial gunners of a B-24 Liberator bomber crew. Social security death index: PHILIP C GFRERER born 19 Aug 1920; died Aug 1988 ssn 170-14-7997 Pennsylvania More About PHILIP CLAIR GFRERER: Census: 1930, at home with parents and grandparents Bauman Notes for LOLA MICHAELS: Social Security Death Index: LOLA GFRERER born 01 Mar 1920; died Jun 1980; last residence 14303 (Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY) ssn 182-14-4218 Pennsylvania Marriage Notes for PHILIP GFRERER and LOLA MICHAELS: The Progress, November 29, 1950, MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Philip Clair Gfrerer, Clearfield and Lola Michaels, Clearfield 4. ii. EUGENE E. GFRERER, b. 17 Jul 1922, PA; d. 27 Sep 1992. 3. CYRUS GORDON5 BOWMAN (VIOLA BELL4 CURRY, ROBINSON ROBERT3, SAMUEL2, JOHN G.1) was born May 1899 in PA, and died 07 Sep 1975 in Mansfield, Tioga Co., PA. He married SYLVIA RICHARDS. Notes for CYRUS GORDON BOWMAN: The Progress, Clearfield PA, Monday September 8, 1975, page 10 DEATHS OF THE AREA Gordon C. Bowman Gordon C. Bowman, 76, of Mansfield R.D., formerly of Clearfield, died Sunday at Mansfield. He was born May 10, 1899, at Clearfield, a son of William and Viola (Curry) Bowman. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife, the former Sylvia Richards of Philipsburg; a son, Norman of Breesport, NY; a sister, Mrs. Golda Gfrerer of Clearfield, and two grandsons. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at Lamb's Creek Bible Church near Mansfield. Social Security Death Index: GORDON BOWMAN born 10 May 1899; died Sep 1975; last residence 16933 (Mansfield, Tioga, PA) ssn 166-32-1020 Pennsylvania More About CYRUS GORDON BOWMAN: Census 1: 1900, at home Census 2: 1910, at home Notes for SYLVIA RICHARDS: Social Security Death Index: SYLVIA R BOWMAN born 06 May 1901; died 14 Jan 2005 (V) last residence 14816 (Breesport, Chemung, NY) ssn 202-22-5371 Pennsylvania {lived to age 103; probably living with son Norman in 2005} Child of CYRUS BOWMAN and SYLVIA RICHARDS is: i. NORMAN6 BOWMAN. More About NORMAN BOWMAN: Residence: Sep 1975, Breesport, NY5 Generation No. 3 4. EUGENE E.6 GFRERER (GOLDA B.5 BOWMAN, VIOLA BELL4 CURRY, ROBINSON ROBERT3, SAMUEL2, JOHN G.1) was born 17 Jul 1922 in PA, and died 27 Sep 1992. He married ARLENE M. EMIG 06 Aug 1944 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA, daughter of RICHARD EMIG and THELMA ODGEN. She was born 10 Nov 1924 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA, and died 02 Nov 1999 in Saxonburg, Butler Co., PA. Notes for EUGENE E. GFRERER: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record Name: Eugene E Gfrerer Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania State: Pennsylvania County or City: Clearfield Enlistment Date: 11 Nov 1942 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Altoona Branch: Air Corps Grade Code: Private Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Machinist* or Railway Mechanic, General or Engine Specialist (Machinist, Automobile) An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral T Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 149 The Progress, Clearfield PA, Wednesday January 26, 1944, page 3 Aviation Cadet Eugene Edward Gfrerer recently arrived at the 309 Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment, located at th Missouri Institute of Aeronautics near Sikeston, Missouri, from the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center where he received his preflight training. During his stay at Sikeston, Cadet Gfrerer will undergo a course of instruction in the primary phase of the Army Air Forces flying training program. Previous to his entry into the Air Corps, Cadet Gfrerer attended Clearfield High School. He is the son of Mrs. Golda Gfrerer of 710 Weaver street, Clearfield. The Progress, Clearfield PA, Saturday Nov 25, 1944, page 5 NEWS OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM Recently graduated from Second Air Force combat crew training school at Davis-Monthan Field, Tucson, Arizona, and qualifying for combat duty were two brothers, Cpls. Philip and Eugene Gfrerer, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Gfrerer of 710 Weaver street, Clearfield. Mr. Gfrerer is serving in the Army in England. In the near future the two brothers will go overseas as aerial gunners of a B-24 Liberator bomber crew. Social Security Death Index: EUGENE E GFRERER born 17 Jul 1922; died 27 Sep 1992; last residence 16830 (Clearfield, Clearfield, PA) ssn 182-14-4884 Pennsylvania More About EUGENE E. GFRERER: Census: 1930, at home with parents and grandparents Bauman Notes for ARLENE M. EMIG: Centre Daily Times (State College, PA) November 3, 1999 ARLENE M. GFRERER Arlene M. Gfrerer, 75, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Saxonburg. Born Feb. 10, 1924, in Clearfield, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Thelma Ogden Emig. On Aug. 6, 1944, in Clearfield, she married Gene E. Gfrerer, who died Sept. 27, 1992. She was a graduate of Clearfield High School. She was co-owner and operator of C&D Studio, formerly of Philipsburg. She also was a cashier for 25 years with Bi-Lo market in Philipsburg until her retirement. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Philipsburg. She had been a volunteer at Philipsburg Area Hospital and was active in the adopt-a-grandparent program. She enjoyed golfing, bridge and boating. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Bowne of Saxonburg; a son, Gary A. of Bel Air, Md.; a brother, Robert Emig of Garden Grove, Calif.; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at a public visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 Spruce St., Philipsburg. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Crown Crest Cemetery, Hyde, with the Rev. Thomas A. McCoy officiating. More About ARLENE M. EMIG: Census: 1930, at home Children of EUGENE GFRERER and ARLENE EMIG are: i. CAROLYN7 GFRERER, m. (1) RAYMOND TWOEY, Abt. Feb 1969, Philipsburg, Centre County, PA; m. (2) BOWNE, Bef. Nov 1999. More About CAROLYN GFRERER: Residence: Nov 1999, Saxonburg, Butler Co., PA6 Marriage Notes for CAROLYN GFRERER and RAYMOND TWOEY: The Progress, Clearfield PA, Monday March 3, 1969 Raymond Twoey, Carolyn Gfrerer married in Philipsburg Ceremony [no date given for ceremony] Philipsburg - The Trinity United Methodist Church here was the setting for the wedding of Carolyn Gfrerer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gfrerer of Philipsburg, and Raymond Edward Twoey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Twoey of Philipsburg....Gary Gfrerer acolyte, bride graduate of Philipsburg Osceola High School, employed by Penn State University... ii. GARY A. GFRERER, b. Abt. 1946; m. DARLENE K. MOSEMANN; b. Abt. 1948. Notes for GARY A. GFRERER: The Progress, March 18, 1949 Don't Cry Little Man, You'll Frighten Your Friend Away [photo] Story about Gary Gfrerer and his father Eugene taking pictures of a fearless fawn they encountered outside of Philipsburg. The deer allowed the folks to pet it and it stayed for pictures but ran away once 3 year old Gary began to cry. More About GARY A. GFRERER: Residence: Nov 1999, Bel Air, MD6 Marriage Notes for GARY GFRERER and DARLENE MOSEMANN: The Progress, Clearfield PA, August 9, 1968 page 5 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Erwin P. Mosemann of Tyrone have announced the engagement of their daughter, Darlene K., to Gary A. Gfrerer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Gfrerer of Philipsburg. Miss Mosemann is a 1966 graduate of Tyrone Area High School and a 1967 graduate of Altoona School of Commerce as a medical secretary. she is employed by The Pennnsylvania State University. Mr. Gfrerer, a 1964 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, is a 1967 graduate of the Antonelli School of Photography at Philadelphia, and is employed as an instructor at that school. Endnotes 1. ww1 draft registration card. 2. brother Gordon's obituary. 3. ww1 draft registration card. 4. The Progress, Nov 25, 1944, page 5 blurb. 5. father's obituary. 6. mother's obituary.