James H. Rittenhouse1
M, #61882, b. 21 January 1857, d. 28 May 1935
Family: Dorcas Hazen (b. 3 October 1858, d. 15 October 1954)
Biography
James H. Rittenhouse was born on 21 January 1857 in Pennsylvania.
1,2,3 He and
Dorcas Hazen were married about 1880. He died on 28 May 1935, at age 78, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He was buried on 30 May 1935 in Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
4,2 James H. Rittenhouse was a Farmer.
2 The funeral service for James H Rittenhouse widely known retired farmer of Franklin township who died Tuesday morning at his home at Smock following an illness of a year will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the late residence. Rev. William F. McKee of Buena Vista a retired minister and Rev. Walter McCulloch pastor of Flatwoods Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be made in Bowman Flatwoods Cemetery in charge of the undertaking firm of B. M. Wade & Daughter of Perryopolis. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
Mr. Rittenhouse who was 78 years old a staunch Prohibitionist was a member of the Flatwoods Baptist Church for 60 years and was active for the past 40 years in grange events having been enrolled with Franklin Grange and later transferring to Curfew at Flatwoods. For 35 years he served as director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Mr. Rittenhouse who had been married for 56 years had resided in his late home for the past 51 years. He retired some time ago after having spent most of his life in farming.
In addition to his wife Mrs. Dorcas Rittenhouse he leaves the following children: Dr. H. H. Rittenhouse, Bridgeville and H. A. Rittenhouse, Mrs. Guy Fleming and Mrs. Frank Lee all of Smock. There are 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Citations
- [S201] Obituary
- [S639] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
- [S72] 1900 US Census
- [S379] findagrave.com
Mary H. Rittenhouse1
F, #61885, b. July 1880, d. 26 October 1949
Parents
Biography
Mary H. Rittenhouse was born in July 1880 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
1 She and
Francis (Frank) Luther Lee were married about 1898.
2 She died on 26 October 1949, at age 69, in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 She was buried in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
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Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S72] 1900 US Census
Caroline (Carrie) Carson Rittenhouse
F, #61886, b. 28 March 1883, d. 12 January 1966
Parents
Biography
Caroline (Carrie) Carson Rittenhouse was born on 28 March 1883 in Pennsylvania.
1,2 She and
Guy Shearer Fleming were married on 10 October 1901 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
2,3 She died on 12 January 1966, at age 82, in Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania.
2 She was buried in Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
2 Evening Standard, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1959, Page 16
Flemings Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Guy S. Fleming of Smock clebrated their 58th wedding
anniversray Friday, Oct. 18
In commemoration of the event they were hosts to members of the family at a
turkey dinner held Sunday at the Village Inn, Adamsburg
Mrs. Fleming is the former Caroline Rittenhouse, daughter of the late James
H. and Dorcas Hazen Rittenhouse.
The celbrants are the parents of two sons, three grandsons and three
great-granddaughters.
The Flemings were born in Franklin Twp.
THE VALLEY INDEPENDENT, Thursday, Jan. 13, 1966-3
Funeral Notices
Fleming - Mrs. Carrie Rittenhouse, 82, of Smock, died Jan. 12, 1966, at 12:45
p.m. in Charleroi - Monessen Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Guy; two sons,
James R. of Youngwood and Harry R. of Belle Vernon R. D.; three grandchildren;
six great - grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Blair Funeral Home,
Pewrryopolis, after 7 p.m., Jan. 13. Funeral services will be held from the
funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jesse R. Houk
officiating. Interment will be in Flatwoods Cemetery. Blaifr Funeral Home,
funeral directors.
Citations
- [S72] 1900 US Census
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S922] Pennsylvania, Marriages
Harry Holman Rittenhouse1,2
M, #61887, b. 18 March 1885, d. 19 October 1948
Parents
Biography
Harry Holman Rittenhouse was born on 18 March 1885 in Smock, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He and
Louise J. Duff were married about 1912.
3 He died on 19 October 1948, at age 63.
1 He was buried in Melrose Cemetery, Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
1 Harry Holman Rittenhouse was a Doctor.
4 He was educated in University of Pittsburgh Medical School.
4 THE DAILY COURIER, CONNELLSVILLE, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948, PAGE TEN
Dr. H. H. Rittenhouse Dies at Bridgeville
Funeral services for Dr. Harry H. Rittenhouse, Bridgeville physician, was held at his home, 600 Bank street, Bridgeville this afternoon. Burial was made in Melrose Cemetery, Bridgeville. Dr. Rittenhouse who died Tuesday in Magee Hospital, was 64. The son of Dorcas and the late James H. Rittenhouse, he was born in Fayette county. He was graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in 1911, and had practiced in Bridgeville over 18 years. A member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church of Bridgeville, Dr. Rittenhouse also belonged to the Centennial Lodge No. 544, F. & A. M., of Carnegie; the American Medical Association, Allegheny County Medical Society, and I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 396 of Bridgeville.
Surviving are his widow, Louise Duff Rittenhouse; four sons, Dr. Goerge H, Dr. Frank H., William H. and Arthur H. Rittenhouse, all of Bridgeville; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Lee and Mrs. Guy Fleming, both of Smock, Pa., and two grandchildren.
Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S111] 1920 US Census
- [S113] 1930 US Census
- [S201] Obituary
Hazen Abraham Rittenhouse1
M, #61888, b. 1 March 1887, d. 6 December 1936
Parents
Biography
Hazen Abraham Rittenhouse was born on 1 March 1887 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
1 He died on 6 December 1936, at age 49, in Franklin, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 He was buried in Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 Hazen Abraham Rittenhouse was a Farmer.
2
Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S113] 1930 US Census
Francis (Frank) Luther Lee1
M, #61889, b. 3 March 1871, d. 27 September 1954
Biography
Francis (Frank) Luther Lee was born on 3 March 1871 in Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 He and
Mary H. Rittenhouse were married about 1898.
2 He died on 27 September 1954, at age 83, in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 He was buried in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
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Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S72] 1900 US Census
Luther Noble Lee1,2
M, #61890, b. 3 March 1899, d. 19 November 1968
Parents
Biography
Luther Noble Lee was born on 3 March 1899 in Smock, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He died on 19 November 1968, at age 69, in Smock, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 He was buried in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
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Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S72] 1900 US Census
Guy Shearer Fleming1,2
M, #61891, b. 6 October 1877, d. 1 June 1972
Biography
Guy Shearer Fleming was born on 6 October 1877 in Smock, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1,3 He and
Caroline (Carrie) Carson Rittenhouse were married on 10 October 1901 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He died on 1 June 1972, at age 94, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
1 He was buried in Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
1 The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA. - Friday, June 2, 1972
G. S. Fleming
Guy S. Fleming, 94, of Belle Vernon, R. D. 3, formerly of Smock, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday in Uniontown Hospital. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Steel Corp., and a member of the Rehobeth United Prebsyterian Church. He is survived by two sons, James R. Fleming of Youngwood and Harry R. of Belle Vernon, R. D. 3; three grandchildren; six great-gradnchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Dunn of Pittsburgh. and one brother, Ray Q. Fleming of Vanderbilt. He was predeceased by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Rittenhouse Fleming, Jan 12, 1966.
Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S922] Pennsylvania, Marriages
- [S276] U.S. World War ll Draft Registartion Cards
Louise J. Duff1
F, #61896, b. 19 November 1884, d. June 1972
Biography
Louise J. Duff was born on 19 November 1884 in Franklin Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
2,1 She and
Harry Holman Rittenhouse were married about 1912.
3 She died in June 1972, at age 87, in Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
2 She was buried in Melrose Cemetery, Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
2
Citations
- [S111] 1920 US Census
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S113] 1930 US Census
George Hazen Rittenhouse1,2
M, #61899, b. 7 October 1913, d. 30 December 1992
Parents
Biography
George Hazen Rittenhouse was born on 7 October 1913 in Sayre, Bradford, Pennsylvania.
1,2 He died on 30 December 1992, at age 79, in Canonsburg, Washington, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Melrose Cemetery (Section 2), Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
George Hazen Rittenhouse was a Doctor.
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Citations
- [S379] findagrave.com
- [S113] 1930 US Census
- [S201] Obituary