Our Rowley Family Charts Henry Walter Rowley and Elizabeth Sarah "Lizzie" Dike

2 M028. Obit Book (Armstrong County, PA), (scrapbook) by Drake, Harry Melvin, compiler; original kept by the Margie Drake Woodall [address omitted for privacy].

3 L1967.1. Rowley genealogy letter, 1967, by Harvey, Glenn A, 1967 May 14, posted from Freeport, PA, addressed to Mrs. LaVerna Scott [sic]; a copy in possession of Doug Cannon.

4 M173. "Freeport Cemetery (Armstrong County, PA): All the Rowleys and Burtners I Know," (paper) by Harvey, Glenn, cemetery caretaker, 1966, sent with letter #L1966.1; a copy is in the possession of Doug Cannon. It precedes his reports written in the 1970s. Because of the date, and errors in it, I label it a draft.

5 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA.

6 A211. "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950" (database) Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Pennsylvania; published on the internet at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502.

7 CM004. "Freeport Cemetery Records (Armstrong County, Pennsylvania)," kept by the Lankard Thomas Library, Kittanning PA.

8 M173. "Freeport Cemetery (Armstrong County, PA): All the Rowleys and Burtners I Know," (paper) by Harvey, Glenn, cemetery caretaker, 1966, sent with letter #L1966.1; a copy is in the possession of Doug Cannon.

9 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1886.

10 A211. "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950" (database) Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Pennsylvania; published on the internet at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502, "George" listed on son Henry's marriage application.

11 A133. Armstrong County Marriage Certificates, PA, kept by the Armstrong County Courthouse, PA.

12 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1929.

13 B026. R. L. Polk's Directory of New Kensington, Apollo, Arnold...(PA), by R.L. Polk, editor (R. L. Polk: PA, 1911).

14 A013. Armstrong County Deeds, PA, Grantor Index, to 1941, kept by the Armstrong County Courthouse, PA; film reproduction at LDS Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

15 A051. Armstrong County Deeds, PA, Grantee Index, to 1941, kept by the Armstrong County Courthouse, PA; film reproduction at LDS Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

16 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1934 Aug 31. "ROWLEY, Henry Walter / Our community was shocked last Saturday when word was received that Henry Walter Rowley, one of our oldest business men and native sons had succumbed to a heart attack, and death had occurred about 6:15 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 25th, 1934, at the age of 79 years, having passed his 79th birthday on January 9th, 1934. He made his usual trip to Canada this year, but did not stay as long as usual, and it was noticed during the past month he was failing. He was born in Freeport, January 9th, 1855, attended the public schools here, and celebrated his 51st year in business last January. He started in the stationary business buying out the late Walter A. Weaver, in the building now occupied by the Humes Restaurant. He moved later to the general store occupied by the Late General Anderson, and in 1890, erected the building now occupied by the American Store on Fifth St. He acted as agent for all of the Pittsburgh papers until several years ago when the agency was sold to L. Viletto & Son, he continuing the stationary business in the Clark building until about a year ago when the Dibert Building across the street was purchased. He was always interested in outdoor sports, particularly baseball, and if he had been paid for all the goods he sold on credit, would have had much more wealth than he possessed. He was married on Jan. 19th, 1886, to Elizabeth Dike, of this place, who preceded him in death, October 5th, 1929. Of this union five children survive, Mrs. W.W. Rowley and Myron at home, Howard, of Wheeling, W. Va, Clyde, of Verona and Mrs. Merle Mickey, Laneville. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren. One of the marked characteristics of the deceased was his love of children, and he was never too busy to listen to their troubles or give them a helping hand. He took a keen interest in sports, and was for many years official scorer for the old Baseball Club. His death marks the passing of another of the Old Guard, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and services were held in his late home on Fifth street, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 28, at 2:00 p.m, by his pastor, Rev. Taylor H. Carson, and internment was made in the family plot in the Freeport Cemetery. Out of town folks who came to pay their respects to their old friend, Henry. W. Rowley, included E. N. Gillespie, John Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles McCressin, Pittsburgh, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carpenter, son Donald, Hamburg, NY, Mrs. Ray Grinder, Blassdell, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dike, Woodlawn, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Park Stewart, Aspinwall, Mr. and Mrs. EarI Starry, Mrs. V. Graybigle and daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ekis, Mrs. William Africa, Tarentum, Miss Clemm Hue, Mr. and Mrs. Al Stauffer, H.W. Phillips, John Silvis, William Hickey, Mrs. Charles Hawk, Mrs. Fred Graybigle, Dormont, H. S. Skinner, H. S. Corbis, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Rowley, New Kensington, Charles Sober, H.C. Scott, son Clyde, daughter Anne, Vandergrift, Mrs. Samuel Bowers, Manor, Walter Clowes, Dan Clowes, Springdale, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ludwick, grand-son, William Latimer, Burtt F. McKee, Oakmont, Mrs. Mattie Barbour, Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Helper, Leechburg, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Smith, Mrs. Mulvey Shearer, Mrs. Gertrude Ort, Natrona Heights, Mrs. William McCall, Valley Camp, Hale Sipes, Butler, R.R. Bodenhorn, W.E. Bodenhorn, Verona, Louis Kennedy, Pittsburgh, Martin Mochel, Sarver, John Walters, Millerstown, Miss Marie Shaner, Charles Shaner, Leechburg. The picture of H. W. Rowley is used this week through the courtesy of the Tarentum Valley Daily News."

17 M028. Obit Book (Armstrong County, PA), (scrapbook) by Drake, Harry Melvin, compiler; original kept by the Margie Drake Woodall [address omitted for privacy], 1934 Aug. Obituary 124: "ROWLEY, Henry W.--Died 25 Aug. 1934 of heart trouble, 80 years. Veteran business man of Freeport. Funeral service at his late home, Fifth Street, Freeport PA 28 Aug; interred at Freeport Cemetery."

Obituary 201: "ROWLEY, Henry W.- Freeport, Aug. 27-- Died suddenly Saturday at home. Near 80. One of Freeport's oldest and best loved citizens. Born and reared in Freeport. Married to Elizabeth Dike 9 Jan 1886. In business in Freeport over 53 years. Last place of business on Fifth Street. Sports, stationary business. Agent for all Pittsburgh and local papers until three years ago when route was disposed of to L. Viletto and son. An official baseball scorer. Ardent fisherman, made yearly trips to Canada staying for two months each time. Funeral Services at family home on Fifth Street Tuesday by Rev. T.H. Carson and Rev. Bruce R. Shaffer. Internment in Freeport Cemetery. Left two daughters Mrs. Carrie Rowley at home and Mrs. Sarah Mickey of Laneville; three sons Howard of Wheeling, W. Va, Clyde of Oakmont, and Myron at home."

Obituary 439: "ROWLEY, Henry Walter died 25 Aug. 1934, heart attack, passed his 79th birthday on 9 Jan 1934. Had made his usual trip to Canada this year. Born in Freeport on 9 Jan 1855. Attended public schools. Celebrated 51st year in business last January. Started in stationary business, buying out the late Walter A. Weaver, in building now occupied by Humes Restaurant. Later moved to store occupied by the late General Anderson. In 1890 erected building now occupied by American Store on Fifth Street. Acted as agent for Pittsburgh papers until several years ago, agency sold to L. Viletto and Son. Continued stationary business in Clark Building, then Dibert Building. Married Elizabeth Dike of this place on 19 Jan 1886. She died 5 Oct 1929. Of this union five children survive Mrs. W.W. Rowley and Myron at home, Clyde of Verona and Mrs. Merle Mickey of Laneville; 8 grandchildren. Services at his late home on Fifth Street 2 Aug. by his pastor Rev. Taylor H. Carson. Internment in family plot in Freeport Cemetery. Out of town folks who came to pay their respects: E. N. Gillespie, John Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCressin, Pittsburgh, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carpenter, son Donald, Hamburg, NY, Mrs. Ray Grinder, Blasdell, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dike, Woodlawn, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Park Stewart, Aspinwall, Mr. and Mrs. EarI Starry, Mrs. V. Graybigler and daughter, Mrs. Jessie Ekis, Mrs. William Africa, Tarentum, Miss Clemm Hue, Mr. and Mrs. Al Stauffer, H.W. Phillips, John Silvis, William Hickey, Mrs. Charles Hawk, Mrs. Fred Graybigle, Dormont, H. S. Skinner, H. S. Corbis, Mr. and Mrs.Hale Rowley, New Kensington, Charles Sober, H.C. Scott, son Clyde, daughter Anne, Vandergrift, Mrs. Samuel Bowers, Manor, Walter Clowes, Dan Clowes, Springdale, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Helper, Leechburg, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Smith, Mrs. Mulvey Shearer, Mrs. Gertrude Ort, Natrona Heights, Mrs. William McCall, Valley Camp, Hale Sipes, Butler, R.R. Bodenhorn, W.E. Bodenhorn, Verona, Louis Kennedy, Pittsburgh, Martin Mochel, Sarver, John Walters, Millerstown, Miss Marrie Shaner, Charles Shaner, Leechburg."

18 L1990.2. "Letters and Deeds" mailed, by McKnight, Elizabeth Rowley, 1990 Nov. 7, addressed to Irene Rowley; original kept in my files.

19 A034. Armstrong County PA Will Book, V. 2: Amanda (Rowley) Alter, 1900, kept by the Armstrong County Courthouse, PA.

20 A058. Bond Book, V. 1-2, Armstrong County, PA: Estate 851, 1849, kept by the Armstrong County Courthouse, PA: P. 127, 1849 Nov 23.

21 B004. Armstrong County, PA, Her People Past and Present, V. 1, by Beers, J.H, publisher (J. H. Beers and Co.: Chicago IL, 1914).

22 L1990.1 Rowley Family genealogy letter, by McKnight, Elizabeth Rowley, 1990 Sept 18, addressed to Irene Rowley; original kept in my files.

23 L1991.2. Family letter, by McKnight, Elizabeth Rowley, 1991 Dec, addressed to Irene Rowley; original kept in my files.

24 M046. "Historical Questions Asked About Freeport," (paper) 1983 June, kept by the Freeport Library, PA.

25 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1883 Nov 3.

26 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1884 Jan 11.

27 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1884 Sept 12.

28 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1888 May 28.

29 A211. "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950" (database) Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Pennsylvania; published on the internet at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502, says b. Freeport - on daughter's record.

30 M019. Descendants of Daniel and Polly Rowley, (typed paper) by Harvey, Glenn, compiler, caretaker of Freeport Cemetery, PA, written between 1972 and 1975; photocopies from Merle C. West, Tucson AZ (since deceased), and Doug Cannon, and a slight variation filed at the Allegheny Community Libary, Tarentum, PA with Harvey's papers.

31 A211. "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950" (database) Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Pennsylvania; published on the internet at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502, on daughter Lizzie's marriage record.

32 A211. "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950" (database) Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Pennsylvania; published on the internet at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1589502, says "Elizabeth Dike" on daughter Lizzie's record.

33 M028. Obit Book (Armstrong County, PA), (scrapbook) by Drake, Harry Melvin, compiler; original kept by the Margie Drake Woodall [address omitted for privacy], 1929 Oct. Obituary 287: "ROWLEY, Elizabeth (Miss)-- Died at her home on Fifth Street 5 Oct 1929 of heart trouble, aged 72. Born in Butler County on what is known as the Shearer Farm near Fisk Chapel 19 Nov 1857, but lived most of her life in Freeport. Married Henry W. Rowley 19 Jan 1886 by Rev. Leonard, then pastor of the M.E. Church here. Left husband and five children: Carrie and Myron at home, Clyde of Freeport, Howard of Vandergrift and Mrs. Sarah Mickey of Laneville."

34 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1929 Oct 11. "Dust to Dust / Rowley / Miss Elizabeth Rowley died at her home on Fifth St, Saturday, October 5th, 1929 of heart trouble, aged 72 years. Mrs. Rowley was born in Butler County on what is known as the Shearer Farm, near Fisk Chapel, Nov. 19th, 1857, but has lived the greater part of her life in Freeport. She was married to Henry W. Rowley, Jan 19th, 1886, by Rev. Leonard, then pastor of the M. E. Church here. With her husband, she is survived by five children, Carrie and Myron, at home, Clyde of Freeport, Howard of Vandergrift, and Mrs. Sarah Mickey, Laneville. Mrs. Rowley was essentially a home loving and home keeping woman, but was known to nearly everyone in the community and had a large circle of friends. She was the pivot on which the whole family circle revolved, and will be sadly missed by all of them. She gave them a lifetime of devotion and care, and it was returned in kind by everyone of the family, "mother" being the first thought and care of both father and children. Although suffering a chronic illness for years, as far as humanly possible, she never permitted her pain to cloud the lives of others. We are all going to miss Mother Rowley, and extend to the family, along with a host of others, the sympathy of a friend."

35 A020. Social Security Death Index, kept by the US Government, published on the internet and CDROM.

36 L1992.1. Family genealogy letter, by McKnight, Elizabeth Rowley, 1992 Dec, addressed to Irene Rowley; original kept in my files.

37 A169. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," (card files) original cards; scanned and published on the internet by FamilySearch.org and also Ancestry.com, at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530.

38 A095. Registration of Births, 1893 to 1905, Armstrong County, PA, kept by the Clerk of the Orphan's Court, Armstrong County, PA, film reproduction at LDS Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

39 A170. "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", (registration card files) original cards, scanned and indexed; the fourth USA draft conducted on April 27, 1942; published on the internet by FamilySearch.Org, and also Ancestry.com, at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1861144. Includes American men ages 45-64 (born 1877-1897)

41 M098. "Howard Fletcher Rowley's Employee File," U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, (Employer Forms) by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, kept by the Office of Public Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, Chicago, IL.

43 L1995.1. Family genealogy letter, by McKnight, Elizabeth, 1995, Feb, addressed to Irene Rowley; original kept in my files.

44 M087. "Myron Hale Rowley's Employee File," U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, (Employer Forms) by U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, kept by the Office of Public Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2092.

45 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1924.

46 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1890.

47 N1. Freeport Journal Newspaper (Freeport, PA), (newspaper), originals at Freeport Library, PA, 1935.

48 A170. "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", (registration card files) original cards, scanned and indexed; the fourth USA draft conducted on April 27, 1942; published on the internet by FamilySearch.Org, and also Ancestry.com, at https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1861144.

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