1920, PA, Greene Co., Center twp, ED #121 Census, image 10 shows Rinehart Church age 77, owned home, free (not mortgaged), Sadie age 68, Hamilton age 35. Note - house numbers 116, 121. Neighbors below were Jonathan and Rebecca Mitchell.
1880 Census, Center twp, Greene Co, shows R.B. Church Jr. age 37, farmer, Sarah age 29, George H age 11, Asa C. age 2, Mary Thomas age 67, mother in law, widowed.
History of Greene County, Bates 1888 pg 575 - R.B. Church, farmer, Holbrook, Penn., was born in Center Township, Greene County, Penn., June 17, 1842. His parents are Elijah and Anna Church (nee Moore), who are natives of Greene County, where they now reside. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage July 13, 1867, with Sarah Thomas, who was born in Center Township April 18, 1851. She is a daughter of John and Mary Thomas (nee Wood), the former deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Church are the parents of 4 children, two of whom are living---George W. and Hamilton. The deceased are Fannie and Asa C. Mr. Church has followed the occupation of farming through life, and owns 166 acres of land where he and family live. During the late Rebellion he entered the service of his counrty in Company F, Eighty-fifth Volunteers, serving four years and four months. He was in a number of serious engagements, in one of which, in 1863 he was severely wounded. Mr and Mrs. Church are consistent members of the Christian Church, and are among the leading families of Center Township.
Info from ancestry.com "Amon Sleton Olson" file shows Sarah Thomas born April 18 1851. Daughter of John Thomas (b Abt 1810) and Mary Wood (b. Dec 15 1812 - death Oct 18 1888. Sarah married R.B. Church 9b 17 June 1842) and had two children - George W. Church b. Abt 1869 and Hamilton Church b. Abt. 1871.
Sarah is named Said in John Thomas' will.
Info from Ancestry.com contact Rich Mather mather3@home.com shows Mary Wood born Dec 15 1812, death Oct 18 1888 married to John Thomas on March 11 1832. Daughter Sarah Thomas born April 18 1851 in Center Twp. Greene Co., PA
TK - info from Greene Co court house - Book 18 pg 48 Will is No 10053 and death date is Feb 18, 1927.
Rosemont Cemetery headstones - CHURCH G. W. Church* "Born July 22, 1868 Died Oct 28, 1934" Ida E. Church "Born March 15, 1873 Died March 6, 1899" Sarah Thomas Church* 1851-1929 Rinehart B. Church* CO. F 85TH PA. VOL. 1842-1922 (plus Military Marker for 1861-1865)
Rosemont Cemetery headstone - CHURCH Hamilton B. Church* 1884-1933
1880 census - Wayne Township - Farmer
David Knight, retired farmer, P. O. Oak Forest, Penn., was born in Greene County, Penn., October 24, 1818. His parents, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until their death. David was united in marriage June 6, 1839, with Mary A. Fry. Mrs. Knight was born in this county February 26, 1819, and is a daughter of John and Mary Fry. They were also natives of Greene County, but moved to West Virginia and resided until their death. To Mr. Knight and wife have been born nine children, seven of whom are living -- Mary, Joshua, Cassie J., Thomas J., Lucy A., Jemima and Harriet. The deceased are Catharine and Eli. Mr. Knight has been successfully engaged in farming all his life, and owns about 134 acres of land. In politics he is a Democrat. The Knight family are pioneers of the county, and among its most highly respected citizens. Source: Bates, Samuel P., History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 587.
1850 Census - Center Twp, Cabinet maker, real estate 700
1880 Census - Center twp, farmerTHOMAS KNIGHT, farmer, P. O. Rogersville, Penn., was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, Penn., November 27, 1820. His father and mother, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of this county, where they resided until their death. Thomas Knight was united in marriage November 18, 1841, with Nancy Wood, who was born in Jackson Township, October 13, 1822. Mrs. Knight was a daughter of Micajah and Jane Wood, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ireland. Both died in Greene County. Mr. Knight by this marriage is the father of eight children, of whom five are living. Mrs. Knight died March 8, 1863. On December 24, 1863, Mr. Knight married for his second wife Miss Edna Sellers, who was born in Center Township, October 30, 1829. Her parents were Christopher and Nancy (Johnson) Sellers, both natives of Pennsylvania, who departed this life in Greene County. Mr. Knight and wife have two children, one living. Mr. Knight is a cabinet-maker by trade, but has been engaged in farming for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land.
Source: Bates, Samuel P., History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 587.
Link: Banister, Kerr and Related Families URL:Rosemont Cemetery headstones - KNIGHT Thomas Knight* 1820-1907 Nancy Knight* 1822-1863 Edney Knight* 1829-1922 James Knight* 1843-1874 Casander Knight 1852-1854 Lucy Knight* 1857-1879 (this is a list on one KNIGHT monument) (plus Military Marker for GAR 1861-1865)
Thomas KNIGHT, farmer, P.O. Rogersville, Penn. He and Nancy are the parents of eight children, of who five are living. He and Edna are the parents of two children, one living. Mr. Knight is a cabinet-maker by trade, but has been engaged in farming for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land.
1850 Census - Center Twp, Cabinet maker, real estate 700
1880 Census - Center twp, farmerTHOMAS KNIGHT, farmer, P. O. Rogersville, Penn., was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, Penn., November 27, 1820. His father and mother, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of this county, where they resided until their death. Thomas Knight was united in marriage November 18, 1841, with Nancy Wood, who was born in Jackson Township, October 13, 1822. Mrs. Knight was a daughter of Micajah and Jane Wood, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ireland. Both died in Greene County. Mr. Knight by this marriage is the father of eight children, of whom five are living. Mrs. Knight died March 8, 1863. On December 24, 1863, Mr. Knight married for his second wife Miss Edna Sellers, who was born in Center Township, October 30, 1829. Her parents were Christopher and Nancy (Johnson) Sellers, both natives of Pennsylvania, who departed this life in Greene County. Mr. Knight and wife have two children, one living. Mr. Knight is a cabinet-maker by trade, but has been engaged in farming for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land.
Source: Bates, Samuel P., History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 587.
Link: Banister, Kerr and Related Families URL:Rosemont Cemetery headstones - KNIGHT Thomas Knight* 1820-1907 Nancy Knight* 1822-1863 Edney Knight* 1829-1922 James Knight* 1843-1874 Casander Knight 1852-1854 Lucy Knight* 1857-1879 (this is a list on one KNIGHT monument) (plus Military Marker for GAR 1861-1865)
Thomas KNIGHT, farmer, P.O. Rogersville, Penn. He and Nancy are the parents of eight children, of who five are living. He and Edna are the parents of two children, one living. Mr. Knight is a cabinet-maker by trade, but has been engaged in farming for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land.
1850 Census - Center twp, Greene Co., PA - Farmer, real estate $1100
1880 Census - same as aboveRosemont Cemetery headstone - KNIGHT Joshua 1823-1883 Harriet* 1829-1902
1880 Census - Center twp, Greene Co., PA - farmer
