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Arelda Dickey

Arelda Dickey



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Arelda Dickey was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Clarence Calvin Dickey and Catharine Rebecca Spence).

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Jaster St; 12 Age: 12; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0062; NativeLanguageCode: English; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Calvin Dickey was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of George Calvin Dickey and Lucy McGill).

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Clarence Dickey
    • Name: Clarence Dickey
    • Name: Clarence Dickey
    • Name: Clarence Dickey
    • Job: Employer: Wage Earner
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Cameron Street; 18 Age: 18; Waiter Occupation: Waiter; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 7; EnumerationDistrict: 0069; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1908, 311 Forster street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation Baker Publication Title Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1908
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Jaster St; 28 Age: 28; Baker Occupation: Baker; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0062; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: Baker Shop; LiveOnFarm: House; NativeLanguageCode: English; OutOfWork: N; WeeksOutOfWork: 0; YearsMarried: 4; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head
    • Newspaper Clipping: 1 Nov 1912, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Hunter Shot By Comrade-Clarence Dickey_1 Nov 1912

    Clarence married Catharine Rebecca Spence on 5 Jul 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine (daughter of Marshall Spence, II and Catharine Molson) was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Catharine Rebecca Spence was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Marshall Spence, II and Catharine Molson); died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Catherine Dickey
    • Name: Catherine Dickey
    • Name: Catherine R. Dickey
    • Name: Catherine Spence
    • Name: Kathine Dickey
    • Name: Kathrine Dickey
    • Job: Employer: Wage Earner
    • Residence: 1900, Walnut street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Walnut Street; Age: 16; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 8th; EnumerationDistrict: 0070; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Jaster street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Jaster St; 26 Age: 26; Servant Occupation: Servant; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0062; Industry: Private Family; NativeLanguageCode: English; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 2; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 2; OutOfWork: N; WeeksOutOfWork: 0; YearsMarried: 4; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: 1918, 1117 Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Grape St; Age: 35; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 79; LanguageSpoken: English; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: 1930, Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Grape St; Age: 46; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0029; Homemaker: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 0029; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 1. Arelda Dickey was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Calvin DickeyGeorge Calvin Dickey was born on 8 Apr 1847 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of George Larue Dickey and Sarah E Etter); died on 27 Feb 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: LengthOfService: 10 Mos 9 Days; MilitaryCompany: C; Regiment: 201st Infantry Pennsylvania Vol.; Rank: Private
    • Military: Pennsylvania, USA; Name: C. Deckey Side: Union Regiment State/Origin: Pennsylvania Regiment: 201st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry Company: C Film Number: M554 roll 27
    • Ethnicity: American
    • Findagrave Profile: 234534795
    • Race: White
    • Role: Veteran
    • Veteran: Civil War: Co. C 201st PA Volunteers
    • Name: C. Deckey
    • Name: Calvin Dickey
    • Name: Calvin Dickey
    • Name: Calvin G Dickey
    • Name: Calvin George Dickey
    • Name: Calvin George Dickey
    • Name: Geo Calvern Dickey
    • Name: Geo. C. Dickey
    • Name: George C Dickey
    • Name: George C Dickey
    • Name: George C. Dickey
    • Name: George Calvern Dickey
    • Military Enlistment: 16 Aug 1864, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Private Co. C 201st PA Vol
    • Military Discharge: 25 Jun 1865; Private Co. C 201st PA Vol
    • Residence: 1877, Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA; Calvin Dickey returned to Virginia for Lucy after the war. They lived in Winchester several years before returning to Harrisburg.
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 7 Feb 1888, Pennsylvania, USA; Relation to Head: Soldier; Claim: Invalid; Filing Date 7 Feb 1888; Application #638704; Certificate #477141
    • Residence: Jun 1890, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; EnumerationDistrict: 49
    • Residence: 1900, 1144 Cameron street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Cameron Street; 52 Age: 52; Painter Occupation: Painter; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 7; EnumerationDistrict: 0069; HomeOwnership: Rent; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 4; OwnsFarm: H; YearsMarried: 23; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head
    • Residence: 1907, 1413 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Calvin Dickey's Third Attempt on His Life Was Successful
    After having been frustrated in two attempts at suicide, Calvin Dickey, a white man, of 1413 Marion street, killed himself yesterday afternoon by pressing the trigger of a gun, held between his knees, with a cane. The charge entered his skull, causing instant death. Despondency because of the death of his wife, a Virginia Negress, was the cause. Dickey twice before attempted suicide, but each time his son, Charles, prevented him from accomplishing his Intent. The first attempt was two weeks ago, when Charles happened into his father's room just in time to snatch a razor away from his throat. Last Monday he returned home and found the door locked. He entered from the rear and found that Dickey had heated a poker red hot nearly to the handle and was about to force it down his throat. He begged to be let kill himself. Yesterday Charles and his wife went to a funeral. On their return they found Dickey on a chair with a wound in his head. A shot gun stood between his knees, muzzle upward, and In one hand there still was clutched a cane, with which he evidently had pressed down the trigger. Dickey's wife has been dead three years, but he never entirely recovered from his grief. He married her thirty years ago, returning to Virginia for her, having met her when South with the Union army in the Civil war. They lived at Winchester for several years, then came North. Dickey was 60 years old when his wife died. Soon after he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and was prevented from working. This also preyed upon his mind and he took to drink.
    Clipped from
    Harrisburg Daily Independent
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    28 Feb 1907, Thu • Page 1

    DESPONDENT OLD MAN KILLS HIMSELF Despondent over the death of his wife, a Negress, Calvin Dickey, white, a long sufferer with paralysis, yesterday shot himself to death, using a cane to press the trigger of a shotgun, the barrel of which Dickey had placed against his head. The shot entered the temple, causing almost instant death. Dickey committed suicide at the home of his son, Charles, 1413 Eleventh - and - a - half street. His body was found late yesterday afternoon. This was the third attempt Dickey made on his life. Two weeks ago he tried to cut his throat with a razor and last Monday a son found him trying to force a red - hot poker down his throat. Five sons survive, Harry, Charles, Clarence, Walter and Howard. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    Clipped from
    Harrisburg Telegraph
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    28 Feb 1907, Thu • Page 1

    Name: George C Dickey
    Enlistment Date: 19 Aug 1864
    Enlistment Rank: Private
    Muster Date: 19 Aug 1864
    Muster Place: Pennsylvania
    Muster Company: C
    Muster Regiment: 201st Infantry
    Muster Regiment Type: Infantry
    Muster Information: Enlisted
    Muster Out Date: 21 Jun 1865
    Muster Out Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
    Side of War: Union
    Survived War?: Yes
    Residence Place: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
    Title: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865

    George Calvern Dickey was born in April 1848 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He fought on the side of the Union, as a Private in Co. C 201st PA Vol. Infantry Regiment in the US Civil War. He had four sons with Lucy McGill between 1878 and 1888. He died on February 27, 1907, in his hometown at the age of 58, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.


    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    65 Age: 65

    George married Lucy McGill in 1877 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA. Lucy was born on 17 Dec 1851 in Luray, Page, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Aug 1904 in 1411 North Cameron street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Lucy McGill was born on 17 Dec 1851 in Luray, Page, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Aug 1904 in 1411 North Cameron street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Lucy Dickey
    • Name: Lucy Dickey
    • Name: Lucy Dickey
    • Name: Lucy Magill
    • Residence: 1877, Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA; Calvin Dickey returned to Virginia for Lucy after the war. They lived in Winchester several years before returning to Harrisburg.
    • Newspaper Clipping: 7 Mar 1887, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Joseph Thomas Fires Revolver at Lucy Dickey for picking up coal along the railroad tracks.
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Cameron Street; Age: 48; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: No; CanWrite: No; CityWard: 7; EnumerationDistrict: 0069; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 7; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 7; YearsMarried: 23; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife
    • Obituary: 27 Aug 1904, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Obituary for Lucy Dickey (Aged 53). Died 26 Aug 1904. Wife of George Dickey. 1411 North Cameron street.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Lucy Dickey, wife of George Dickey, died of dropsy last evening at her home, 1411 North Cameron street. A husband and three sous survive her. She was 53 years old and will be buried from the Second Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. D. Augustine Reid, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in Lincoln cemetery.

    Birth:
    (From Walter Dickey's marriage certificate)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Calvin Dickey returned to Virginia for Lucy after the war. They lived in Winchester several years before returning to Harrisburg.

    Children:
    1. Harry Augustus Dickey was born on 28 Aug 1875 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Mar 1947 in 1306 Cowden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Charles F Dickey was born on 12 Jun 1878 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jan 1924 in Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 2. Clarence Calvin Dickey was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Walter Dickey was born on 5 Apr 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Howard Dickey was born on 12 Jul 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  Marshall Spence, II was born on 4 May 1850 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA (son of Marshall Spence, I and Mother Unknown Spence); died on 11 Apr 1907 in 217 River street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Marshal Spence
    • Name: Marshal Spence
    • Residence: 1877, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation: Laborer
    • Residence: 1880, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 31; Occupation: Laborer; EnumerationDistrict: 091; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 5; MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head
    • Job: 1889, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse
    • Residence: 1907, 217 River street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    "I am the only colored man employed at the Pennsylvania round house."
    Harrisburg Telegraph
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    06 Feb 1889, Wed • Page 1
    "Editor Telegraph; Dear Sir: Last evening the Telegraph contains an article headed "Sent Out to Beg." The article states that the mother had sent the boy out begging, notwithstanding the husband or father is employed at the Pennsylvania railroad round house. Quite a number of the employees think it refers to me, as I am the only colored man employed at the Pennsylvania round house. Would you please correct the error existing, as the case in question does not apply to my family. My residence is 341 Boyd avenue. Yours respectfully, Marshall Spence."

    Marshall Spence was born on May 4, 1850, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the son of Mother and Marshall. He had two sons and four daughters with Catharine Molson between 1866 and 1884. He died on April 11, 1907, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 56, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.
    "Death of Marshall Spence.
    Marshall Spence, aged 57 years, died : Thursday evening at his home, 217 River street, after suffering eleven days pneumonia. He was born , a Elizabeth city, N. C. moving to this city when a small boy. Mr Spence was ' for many years a member of the Mount Vernon Hook and Lauder company and married twice, his first wife dying several years ago.
    The following children survive him: Mrs. Anna E. Robinson. Harry S. Spence, Mrs AIvaretta Brown, Forrest, and Mrs. Kate Dickey; and there are also five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Spence was also a member of Brotherly Love lodge, No. 896, and Grand Masters' Council, No. 7., G. U. O. O. F., Veteran Association of the Relief of the Pennsylvania railroad, and; was a member of United Brethren Church, Boas street. He will be buried Sunday at 2 p. m. from Wesley Union church, Rev. W. H. Ferguson, officiating."
    Clipped from
    Harrisburg Daily Independent
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    13 Apr 1907, Sat • Page 7

    FUNERAL OF MARSHALL SPENCE
    The funeral of Marshall Spence, who died at his home, 217 River street, Thursday night, after an illness of pneumonia, will take place tomorrow afternoon from the Wesley Union A. M. E. Church, and the pastor, Rev. W. H. Ferguson, will conduct the services. The Bethany Lodge of Odd Fellows will have charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Lincoln cemetery.
    Harrisburg Telegraph
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    13 Apr 1907, Sat • Page 7


    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Marshall married Catharine Molson. Catharine (daughter of John Molson and Elizabeth Molson) was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Catharine Molson was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Molson and Elizabeth Molson); died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Catharine C. Spence
    • Name: Catharine Maulson
    • Name: Catherin Spence
    • Name: Catherin Spence
    • Name: Catherine Molson
    • Name: Kate Molson
    • Name: Katherine Moston
    • Residence: 1850, West Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 25 Age: 25; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Marion St; 35 Age: 35; Keeping House Occupation: Keeping House; EnumerationDistrict: 091; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Notes:

    When Catharine Molson was born on December 31, 1845, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, her father, John, was 43, and her mother, Elizabeth, was 35. She had two sons and four daughters with Marshall Spence between 1866 and 1884. She died on December 27, 1904, in her hometown at the age of 58, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.

    Death of Mrs. Katharine Spence
    "Mrs. Katherine Spence, wife of Marshall Spence, 640 Walnut street, died yesterday at 9:45 am. aged 58 years. 11 months and 27 days.
    The deceased is survived by her husband and five children. Services will be held at the residence on Friday at 2 p. m. Interment will be made in Lincoln cemetery."

    Harrisburg Daily Independent
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    28 Dec 1904, Wed • Page 1

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Annie E. Spence was born in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Henry S Spence was born in 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Alelta Spence was born about 1876.
    4. Forrest E. B. Spence was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1912 in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Alverretta Spence was born about 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 3. Catharine Rebecca Spence was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Larue Dickey was born on 17 May 1820 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Robert Marris Dickey and Barbara Elisabeth LaRue); died on 28 Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George K Dickey
    • Occupation: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Painter
    • Residence: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Baptism: 2 Jul 1820, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Military: 24 Sep 1864, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Enlistment Date: 24 Sep 1864 Enlistment Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Muster Date: 27 Sep 1864 Muster Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Rank: Private Unit Type: Infantry Regiment: 199th Pennsylvania Company: D
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self

    George married Sarah E Etter about 1846. Sarah was born about 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah E Etter was born about 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah E Dickey
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1893, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Children:
    1. 4. George Calvin Dickey was born on 8 Apr 1847 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Feb 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Ansel Dickey was born about 1849 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. John Luther Dickey was born on 12 Mar 1852 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Jun 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Robert Morrison Dickey was born on 25 Apr 1856 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Apr 1927 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Christian Dickey was born about 1859 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Oct 1897 in USA.
    6. Elizabeth A Lizzie Dickey was born on 15 May 1862 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Mar 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 12.  Marshall Spence, I was born in in North Carolina, USA.

    Marshall married Mother Unknown Spence. Mother was born in in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Mother Unknown Spence was born in in North Carolina, USA.
    Children:
    1. 6. Marshall Spence, II was born on 4 May 1850 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Apr 1907 in 217 River street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 14.  John Molson was born about 1802 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Residence: 1850, West Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 47; Occupation: Doctor; Industry: Medical and Other Health Services, Except Hospitals
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 58; Occupation: Indian Doctor; PersonalEstateValue: 300; RealEstateValue: 100
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 68; MaleCitizenOverTwentyone: Yes; RealEstateValue: 1200; Dougs Occupation: Dougs
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1876, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marion corner Sayford ave; near 2nd. Occupation: Doctor
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Marion St; 78 Age: 78; Doctor Occupation: Doctor; EnumerationDistrict: 091; IsMaimed: Yes; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head

    John married Elizabeth Molson. Elizabeth was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Elizabeth Molson was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Lincoln Cemetery Burial Record: Block E Section #3 Row #2 Lot #58
    • Lot Owner: Block E Section #3 Row #2 Lot #58
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Residence: 1850, West Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 57 Age: 57; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; Keeping House Occupation: Keeping House
    • Residence: 1880, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Marion St; Age: 70; Occupation: Keeping House; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 091; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: 1883, 1310 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 1310 Marion

    Children:
    1. Samuel B Molson was born in 1833 in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Jan 1887; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Nelson Molson was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Margaret Molson was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Jane Molson Unknown was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Rebecca Molson was born about 1844 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Catharine Molson was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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