THATCHER, John R.; STS,ENG > Altoona, PA,USA > Akron,OH,USA; 1875- John R. THATCHER married Mary Frances KRISE on 11 Aug 1897 in Blair County, PA. Both John R & Mary Frances were born in 1875. John R in England and Mary Frances in Altoona, PA, USA. They had 5 children; Grace Irene b 2 Jun 1898, John Paul b 24 Jan 1900, Catherine b 20 Sep 1906, Phoebe P b 23 Nov 1907 and Lance b 18 May 1911. The three younger children are buried in Calvary Cemetery in Altoona, PA. They moved from Altoona, PA. to the Akron, OH. area in the early 1900s. John R.'s parents were Richard & Phoebe (KINDON) THATCHER. Mary Frances parents were Stephen James & Mary Jane (INLOW) KRISE. If yo should have any thing on this family, I would like to hear from you. Bob Hewitt Hollidaysburg, PA. USA ranhewitt@webtv.net