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Sidney Saums was born on 20 September 1831 in Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He and Rosanna Dull were married about 1852.² He died on 29 July 1913, at age 81, in Lawrence County, Illinois.^1,3 He was buried in Pisgah Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence, Illinois.³

Sidney Saums was a Farmer.⁴ Sidney Saums is listed as farmer, head of household in the 1860 and 1870 PA census. He came with his family to Lawrence County in 1873 and settled on a farm near his brothers, about 4 miles south of Bridgeport. Lawrence County IL Land Records show the following sales:

17 Oct 1872 Whitney and Harriett Belles and Philip Jr. and Celia Belles to Sidney Saum. Two tracts 40 acres each $2200 NE ¼ of SE ¼, Sec 32, T 3 N, R 12 W and SE ¼ of NE ¼, Sec 32, T 3 N, R 12 W.

19 Feb 1881 Thomas Seed to Sidney Saums 40 acres $600 SE ¼ of SE ¼, Sec 32, T 3 N, R 12 W.

John Philip Saums was born on 2 December 1836 in Newport, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He and Lucy Ann Stemets were married on 1 November 1857 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Sarah Filkey were married on 2 October 1881.² He and Martha A. Litherland were married on 6 September 1883.^2,3 He died on 28 February 1917, at age 80, in Lawrence County, Illinois.¹ He was buried in Pisgah Cemetery, Bridgeport, Lawrence, Illinois.¹

Civil War- 11 Aug 1862. John Philip Saums was a Farmer.⁴ Obituary of John P. Saums

"Bridgeport Leader" - DEATH OF JOHN P. SAUMS. One of Lawrence County's Pioneers and Highly Respected Citizen Passed Away. Mr. John P. Saums, an aged and most honored and esteemed citizen of the Pisgah neighborhood died at his home on Wednesday, February the 28th after several months of intense suffering from cancer of the stomach. The deceased is better known to many of the people of this county than he is to the writer, but we have never heard aught but words of highest commendation and praise of the life he lived and the good deeds that he performed. He was a man greatly loved and admired for his splendid Christian life. The following brief sketch of his life was read at the funeral: John P. Saums was born in Newport, Lucerne County, Penn., December the 2nd 1838. He was married to Lucy A. Stamets, November 1st, 1857. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls. Four boys and one girl are still living, viz: Alpheus, of Jackson, Miss.; J. W. of Houston, Tex; Anning of Kansas City; Chas of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Lizzie Lyons of St. Francisville. One boy died in infancy and Emma Hall died in woman-hood. The wife died in 1880 and Mr. Saums was married to Mrs. Sarah King in 1881, who lived only ten days from date of marriage. He was again married to Martha Litherland, September 6, 1883. To this union three children were born, Vada Bardon, David P., and Mary L.--the last two having preceded him to the grave. On the first day of August the deceased enlisted in the U. S. service and was assigned as corporal in Company A, 143rd Regiment of Pennsylvania and was honorably discharged February 20th 1895 [1865?] because of disability Before coming to the state of Illinois, he belonged to the German Reform Church and after locating here, he united with the Pisgah Presbyterian Church and has been an earnest, devoted, peace loving Christian during this entire period. Brother Saums was a member of the G. A. R. Post at Bridgeport and was also a member of the Masonic order of the same place. He died at his home February 28th, 1917, aged 79 years, 2 months and 26 days.

John Philip Saums served in the Civil War. On 11 August 1862, John enlisted in the 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers for three years or the duration of the conflict. He was assigned to Company A and it appears from the records that he remained in that company during his service. The regiment proceeded to Washington where it was engaged in the defense of the city and in preparation for action against the enemy. It was ordered to the front in February 1863 and was assigned to the Second Brigade, Third Division, First Corps. The prison of war records show John Saums, Private, was captured at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Students of the Civil War will remember that the 143rd was among the first to contact the Confederates on this first day of the 3-day battle. There is no clue as to how he was released, but the November Muster Roll again shows him “present” for duty. On May 11, 1864, Corporal John Saums was admitted to the hospital at Emory (Ward B, bed 44) for” Gunshot wound of lower jaw. The (Minnie) ball passed directly through from left to right producing double fracture.” The Medical Descriptive List for that day states that the treatment was “water dressing” and a low diet. On 20 February 1865, he was issued a Certificate of Disability for Discharge. It is likely he was furloughed during these nine months of hospital stay, but no record of that has been found.

Peter Fairchild was born on 20 March 1821 in Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He and Elizabeth Catherine Saums were married about 1841. He died on 10 September 1857, at age 36, in Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

Jane Fairchild was born on 23 June 1843 in Luzerne, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and William Morgan were married about 1862.⁴ She died on 16 December 1930, at age 87, in Luzerne, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³ She was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

Mary Matilda Fairchild was born on 12 January 1847 in Wanamie, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,3,2,4 She and Abraham Featherman were married in 1864.^1,4 She died on 4 February 1925, at age 78, in Luzerne, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³ She was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

Margaret Adelaide Fairchild was born in April 1851 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and John G. Jones were married about 1873.^1,3 She died after 24 January 1920.

Sarah (Sallie) Elizabeth Fairchild was born in April 1853 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,4,2,3 She and Peter D. Clouser were married in 1875.³ She died on 20 October 1944, at age 91.⁴ She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.⁴

21 Oct 1944, Wilkes-Barre Record, page 6
Sarah Clouser Dies at Age 91

Deceased Spent Greater Portion
of Her Life in This City

Mrs. Sarah Clouser, 91, former resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon at 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.C. Healey, Chatham, NJ. Mrs. Clouser was a descendant of the Fairchild family, early colonial residents of this valley. Her husband, P.D. Clouser, dies in 1927. The deceased lived the greater part of her life in Wilkes-Barre and moved 15 years ago to the home of her daughter. Mrs. Clouser was a member of the First Methodist Church. Besides her daughter, with whom she lived, Mrs. Clouser is survived by the following children: Mrs. John Hargraves of Wilkes-Barre; Harry of Philadelphia, and George W. Clouser of Wilkes-Barre, engineer on the D&H Railroad.

Funeral will be held from the Paul H. Phillips Funeral Home, 365 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon and evening. Arrangements by Luther M. Kniffen.

24 Oct 1944, Wilkes-Barre Record
Mrs. Sarah Clouser Mrs. Sarah Clouser of Chatham, NJ, formerly of this city, was buried yesterday afternoon from the home of Paul H. Phillips, 356 Wyoming Ave.,Kingston, with many friends and relatives attending the funeral. Services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. George H. Phillips, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, city. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown. Casket bearers were Harry W. Clouser, Franklin Hargraves, Sr., Franklin Hargraves, Jr., William Romaine and Clayton Healey.

Arrangements by Luther M. Kniffen.

Sidney Fairchild was born on 4 February 1857 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 19 November 1870, at age 13.^3,1

Abraham Featherman was born in November 1842 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,4,2 He and Mary Matilda Fairchild were married in 1864.^1,2 He died on 19 January 1910, at age 67, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.⁴

Abraham Featherman was a Coal Miner.²

Sidney E. Featherman was born on 28 July 1866 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 9 April 1867, at age 0, in Pennsylvania.¹

Elizabeth Featherman was born in May 1868 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and Thomas A. John were married about 1885.⁴ She died on 18 August 1945, at age 77.¹

1910 Pennsylvania Census shows Thomas and Elizabeth Featherman John had 7 children, 5 living.

Virga Featherman was born about 1870 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died about 1898.

William P. Featherman was born in June 1872 in Wanamie, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^3,1,2 He and Amanda Elizabeth Smith were married about 1892.^3,2 He died in 1946, at age ~74, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.⁴

William P. Featherman was a Carpenter.⁵

Harvey B. Featherman was born in March 1877 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He died on 8 January 1927, at age 49.¹

Adelaide (Addie) Featherman was born about 1879 in Newport Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Mary Featherman was born in March 1885 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Martin Craze were married about 1906.³ She died on 15 November 1955, at age 70.¹

Amanda Elizabeth Smith was born on 2 October 1873 in Pennsylvania.² She and William P. Featherman were married about 1892.^1,2 She died on 5 August 1940, at age 66, in Monroe Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

Myrtle Mae Featherman was born on 9 December 1895 in Wanamie, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Harry L. Shafer were married about 1913 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. She died on 1 September 1977, at age 81, in Perkasie, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was buried in 1st Primative Methodist Church Cemetery, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³

Hazel Elizabeth Featherman was born on 26 December 1898 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and Russell Gerden Transue, Sr., were married about 1918.⁴ She died on 24 October 1955, at age 56, in Beaumont, Wyoming, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was buried in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

William Taft Featherman was born on 9 August 1908 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died in August 1987, at age ~79, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

William Taft Featherman was adopted in Yes.^3,2

Harry L. Shafer was born on 8 October 1890 in Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Myrtle Mae Featherman were married about 1913 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. He died in January 1975, at age 84, in Perkasie, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried in 1st Primative Methodist Church Cemetery, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³

Harry L. Shafer was Printing Company Laborer.⁴

Myrtle M. Shafer was born on 4 September 1917 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She died on 1 February 2003, at age 85, in Gouldsboro, Wayne, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was buried in 1st Primative Methodist Church Cemetery, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.⁴

Harry L. Shafer, Jr., was born on 2 March 1914 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died in November 1974, at age 60, in Telford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.² He was buried in Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³

Eileen Mildred Shafer was born on 23 August 1923 in North Chinchilla, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She died on 7 February 2011, at age 87, in West Rockhill, Bucks, Pennsylvania.² She was buried in Clarks Green Cemetery, Clarks Green, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^4,5

Eileen Mildred Shafer was educated Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.³ She was a Co-Owner- Amanda Mae Smocking, Quakertown, Pennsylvania.³ Eileen M. Singer, 87, of Sellersville, died Monday, Feb. 7. She was the wife of nearly 50 years to the late Olin D. Singer.

She was born in North Chinchilla, PA to the late Harry and Myrtle M. (Featherman) Shafer.

She was a graduate of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. For over 25 years, she was co-owner of Amanda Mae Smocking in Quakertown, PA where she designed and hand-crafted children’s smocked clothing.

She will be best remembered for her sense of humor, nurturing spirit, and accepting nature towards all.

Surviving are daughters, Beth Hartman, husband Russ of Perkasie; Gail Woehr, husband John of Sellersville; sons, David, wife Carol of Perkasie; Bruce, wife Donna of Spring Mount; Jay, wife Debbie of Unadilla, NY; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held 5:00 pm Friday, Feb. 11th at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ridge Valley), 910 Allentown Rd., Sellersville, PA 18960. Call: 3:30-5:00 pm Friday in the church. Interment at a later date, Clarks Green Cemetery. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown. www.janauglefcs.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the above named church or the Salvation Arm.

Jesse Featherman was born on 22 June 1835 in Pennsylvania.^3,2 He and Elizabeth Catherine Saums were married about 1858.³ He died on 13 May 1895, at age 59, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was buried in Newport Center Cemetery, Newport Center, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.³

Jesse Featherman was a Laborer.⁴