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Harry Ward Kephart (1869 - 1943)

Harry Ward Kephart
Born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Died at age 74 in Osceola, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Biography

Harry Ward Kephart was born on Jul 18, 1869 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States, son of George Washington Kephart (1841–1918) and Matilda Flegal (1843–1927).

Harry married Myrtle Malinda Kephart. Their known children were:

  1. Pearl May Kephart (1894–1989)
  2. Nora Wilma Kephart (1895–1971)
  3. Olive Elma Kephart (1897–1981)
  4. Clark Edward Kephart (1899–1964)
  5. Herman Martin Kephart (1902–1994)
  6. Florence Amanda Kephart (1904–1985)
  7. Irvin Leroy Kephart (1906–1974)
  8. Ruth Edna Kephart (1908–1995)
  9. George Kephart (1910–1920)
  10. Chester Kephart (1913–1920)
  11. Allen Melvin Kephart (1916–1916)
  12. Alma Leola Kephart (1916–2011)
  13. James Ashley Kephart (1921–2003)

Harry died on Oct 5, 1943 in Osceola, Clearfield, aged 74. He was buried in Sanborn Cemetery, Sanborn, Pennsylvania.

HARRY KEPHART OSCEOLA MILLS - Harry Ward Kephart, 74, highly respected resident of this place died at his home Tuesday, October 5. He is survived by his widow, Mertie Milinda and six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Smeal, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs. Nora Kizer, Osceola Mills; Mrs. Olive Brown, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs. Florence Kephart, Kylertown; Mrs. Ruth Kephart, Brisbin; and Mrs Alma Mandle, Detroit, Mich.; also four sons, Clark and Herman of Osceola Mills, Irvin at home and Ashley serving with the armed forces. Three children preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the New Castle United Brethren Church Friday, October 8. The Clearfield Progress

In 1870, Harry was living in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.


In 1880, single son, At Home, in household of Wash. Kephart (39) in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1900, married head of household in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1910, married head of household in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1920, married head of household in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1930, married head of household in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1940, married head of household in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

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See also:

  • 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", citing Page: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 39; Digital film/folder number: 004278547; FHL microfilm: 000552826; Image number: 272; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01629-2, FamilySearch Record: MZGH-JD1 (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DHL7-GBJ, Martin Kephart (1) in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
  • 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00037; Digital film/folder number: 005162058; FHL microfilm: 1255116; Image number: 728; Sheet number: 362; Sheet letter: C, FamilySearch Record: MWXG-BZB (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB2-W64, Harry W Kephart (11), single son, At Home, in household of Wash. Kephart (39) in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Marriage: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", citing Marriage, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania, FamilySearch Record: VF3S-55G (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMN3-WBM Image number 01937, Harry W Kephart (25) marriage to Mertie Kephart (20y) on 8 Nov 1893 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Birth of daughter Olive Kephart Brown: "Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976", citing Digital film/folder number: 008418399; Image number: 474, FamilySearch Record: 8QF4-3G3Z (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS16-5DM5, Olive Kephart Brown born to Harry Kephart on 1 Nov 1897 in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004115065; FHL microfilm: 1241395; Image number: 922; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00697-1, FamilySearch Record: M39G-53C (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DBL9-444, Harry Kephart (31), married head of household in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  • Birth of son Herman Martin Kephart: "Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976", citing Digital film/folder number: 008519319; Image number: 381, FamilySearch Record: 83NB-WY2M (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C337-GFKW, Herman Martin Kephart born to Harry Ward Kephart on 6 Apr 1902 in Decatur, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973398; FHL microfilm: 1375344; Image number: 188; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03511-4, FamilySearch Record: MG4H-F61 (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RN1-9ZP, Harry Kephart (40), married head of household in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  • Marriage of daughter Nora Kephart: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", citing Marriage, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania, FamilySearch Record: VF37-SCD (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMNS-1BV Image number 01500, Harry's daughter Nora Kephart marriage to Arthur Kizer on 23 Nov 1911 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Marriage of daughter Pearl M Kephart: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", citing Marriage, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania, FamilySearch Record: VF3Z-MTC (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMN3-9FQ Image number 02792, Harry Kephart's daughter Pearl M Kephart marriage to Stacy V. Smeal on 25 Aug 1915 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 60; Digital film/folder number: 004967703; FHL microfilm: 1821552; Image number: 1156; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03089-4, FamilySearch Record: MX9L-2ZL (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXZ-7Q9, Harry Kephart (51), married head of household in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  • 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 54; Digital film/folder number: 004952961; FHL microfilm: 2341752; Image number: 11; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03899-1, FamilySearch Record: XHD9-87J (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZJ-6W, Harry Kephart (60), married head of household in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  • 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 78; Digital film/folder number: 005456610; Image number: 381; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: KQHD-9PZ (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MT-V3PF, Harry Kephart (70), married head of household in Decatur Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
  • Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53753383/harry-ward-kephart: accessed), memorial page for Harry Ward Kephart (18 Jul 1869–5 Oct 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53753383, citing Sanborn Cemetery, Sanborn, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Charles Patterson (contributor 47079939).
  • Death of son Herman Kephart: "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007", citing Affiliate Line Number: 4927, FamilySearch Record: V296-D7K (accessed 30 September 2023), Kephart in death record for son Herman Kephart 30 Jan 1994 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, United States.
  • Obituary of daughter Ruth E Kephart: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 104178948, FamilySearch Record: Q57N-BK55 (accessed 30 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSGP-1BQN Image number 00137, Name: Harry Kephart; Source Newspaper: Centre Daily Times.




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