Person:Amos Chronister (1)

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Amos Chronister
b.2 Apr 1854 York, Pennsylvania, United States
d.30 Mar 1943 Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef 1851
  1. Mary ChronisterAbt 1851 -
  2. Amos Chronister1854 - 1943
  3. George Chronister1856 - 1856
  4. Jacob Chronister1858 - 1860
Spouse and Children
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m. 7 Dec 1879
  1. Mervin Clarence Chronister1880 - 1962
  2. Thirza M. Chronister1882 - 1959
  3. Verna I. Chronister1885 - 1974
  4. Charles H. Chronister1888 - 1943
  5. Luther Rentzell Chronister1891 - 1916
  6. Pearl Sarah Chronister1894 -
  7. Bessie Marie Chronister1896 - 1934
  8. Ruth Pauline ChronisterAbt 1901 - Aft 1974
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3][4][5][6][9][10][11] Amos Chronister
Alt Name[7][8] Amos Cronister
Gender Male
Alt Birth[8] Abt 1853 , , Pennsylvania, USA
Birth[10] 2 Apr 1854 York, Pennsylvania, United States
Alt Birth[1][2][3][4][9] Abt 1854 , , Pennsylvania, USA
Alt Birth[7] Apr 1854 Pennsylvania, United States
Alt Birth[5] Abt 1855 Pennsylvania, United States
Census[1] 1860 Washington, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Education[9] Est 1860 completed 8 years of elementary school
Census[8] 1870 Dover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[8] 1870 farm labourer
Marriage 7 Dec 1879 to Henrietta Rentzel
Alt Marriage Abt 1879 to Henrietta Rentzel
Census[2] 1880 Washington, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[2] 1880 Washington, York, Pennsylvania, United Statescarpenter
Census[7] 1900 Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[7] 1900 Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, United Statesfarmer
Census[3] 1910 Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[3] 1910 Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, United Statesdrayman for a flynet company
Census[4] 1920 Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[4] 1920 Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United Statesfarm labourer on his own farm
Census[5] 1930 Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[5] 1930 Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United Stateshouse carpenter
Other[5] 1930 Real estate $3000 Property
Census[9] 1940 Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation[10] cabinet maker
Death[10] 30 Mar 1943 Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States59 East Main Street
Burial? Warrington Friends Meeting House Cemetery, Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Received more inheritance in 1907 when his father's widow died.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    M653, roll M653_1199, Washington, p. 65, dwelling 499, family 502.

    1860 United States Federal Census

    Name: Amos Chronister
    Home in 1860: Washington, York, Pennsylvania
    Post Office: Dillsburg
    Age: 6
    Estimated birth year: abt 1854
    Sex: Male
    Color: White
    Occupation: n/a
    Birthplace: PA

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Eli Chronister 31
    Lucy Chronister 31
    Mary Chronister 9
    Amos Chronister 6

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    T9, roll 1206, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 6, p. 8, dwelling 65, family 71.

    1880 United States Federal Census

    Name: Amos Chronister
    Home in 1880: Washington, York, Pennsylvania
    Color: White
    Sex: Male
    Age: 26
    Estimated birth year: abt 1854
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's name: Henrietta
    Marital condition: Married
    Occupation: Carpenter
    Months unemployed: 4
    Birthplace: PA
    Fathers' birthplace: PA
    Mothers' birthplace: PA

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Amos Chronister 26
    Henrietta Chronister 20

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    T624, roll T624_1434, Warrington, enumeration district (ED) 102, sheet 7A, dwelling 137, family 139.

    1910 United States Federal Census

    Name: Amos Chronister
    Home in 1910: Warrington, York, Pennsylvania
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's name: Henrietta
    Sex: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 56
    Estimated birth year: abt 1854
    Marital condition: Married
    No. of years of marriage: 31
    Birthplace: PA
    Fathers' birthplace: PA
    Mothers' birthplace: PA
    Able to speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Drayman for flynet company
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to write: Yes
    Home owned or rented: Owned
    Free or mortgaged: Free
    Farm or house: Farm
    No. of farm schedule: 83

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Amos Chronister 56
    Henrietta Chronister 49
    Charles H Chronister 22
    Luther R Chronister 18
    Pearl S Chronister 15
    Bessie M Chronister 13

  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    T625, roll 31109_4384810, Wellsville, enumeration district (ED) 106, sheet 1A, dwelling 11, family 12.

    1920 United States Federal Census

    Name: Amos Chronister
    Home in 1920: Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania
    Street address: York Street
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's name: Henrietta
    Home owned or rented: Owned
    Free or mortgaged: Free
    Sex: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 66
    Estimated birth year: abt 1854
    Marital condition: Married
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to write: Yes
    Birthplace: PA
    Fathers' birthplace: PA
    Mothers' birthplace: PA
    Able to speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer
    Industry: Farm
    Class of worker: Own account

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Amos Chronister 66
    Henrietta Chronister 59
    Charles H Chronister 32
    Bessie N Chronister 23
    Ruth P Chronister 19

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    T626, roll 2025, Mechanicsburg, enumeration district (ED) 25, sheet 7A, dwelling 166, family 178.

    1930 United States Federal Census information:

    Name: Amos Chronister
    Home in 1930: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Street address: Main street
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's name: Henrietta
    Home owned or rented: Owned
    Value or monthly rental: 6000
    Radio set: No
    Live on a farm: No
    Sex: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 75
    Estimated birth year: abt 1855
    Marital condition: Married
    Age at first marriage: 26
    Attended school in last year: No
    Able to read and write: Yes
    Birthplace: PA
    Fathers' birthplace: PA
    Mothers' birthplace: PA
    Able to speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Carpenter
    Industry: House
    Class of worker: Worker
    Whether actually at work: No
    Line number for unemployed: n/a
    Whether a veteran: No

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Amos Chronister 75
    Henrietta Chronister 69

  6. ↑ Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States. Gettysburg Times. (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
    "Mrs. B. E. Carbaugh, 38, of Biglerville, Is Crushed To Death Against Her Car," 12 Nov 1934, p. 7, col. 6.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    T623, roll T623_1502, Warrington, enumeration district (ED) 177, sheet 6A, dwelling 118, family 121.

    1900 United States Federal Census

    Name: Amos Cronister
    Home in 1900: Warrington, York, Pennsylvania
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's name: Henriett
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Date of birth: April 1854
    Age: 46
    Marital condition: Married
    No. of years of marriage: 21
    Mother of children: n/a
    Children now living: n/a
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Fathers' birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mothers' birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Occupation: Farmer
    Months not employed: 0
    Attended school (months): n/a
    Can read: Yes
    Can write: Yes
    Able to speak English: Yes
    Home owned or rented: Owned
    Free or mortgaged: Mortgaged
    Farm or house: Farm
    No. of farm schedule: 49

    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Amos Cronister 46
    Henriett Cronister 39
    Thirza M Cronister 18
    Vernis J Cronister 14
    C Harles u Cronister 11
    Luther R Cronister 8
    Lerlis s Cronister 5
    Bessie M Cronister 3

  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 York, Pennsylvania, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    M593, roll M593_1468, Dover, p. 45, dwelling 338, family 361.

    Name Age
    Martin Grove 23
    Catharine Grove 22
    Anna Mary Grove 1
    Amos Cronister 17
    Lewis Batterman 11
    Anna M Spahr 27

  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    Mechanicsburg, enumeration district (ED) 21-31, sheet 3A, household 59, 56; digital images (www.ancestry.com); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll T627_3478.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania, United States. Death Certificates, 1906-Present
    death certificate 26127 (1943), Amos Chronister.
  11. ↑ Pennsylvania, United States. Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates
    delayed birth certificate 1059 (1957), Pearl Sarah Chronister.
  12.   Delivered Insurance Checks

    Ira L. Heikes had delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Chronister, of Wellsville, two
    checks from the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of New York, for $1000 each and
    accured earnings on the life of their son, Luther P. Chronister, who died
    several weeks ago. The oldest policy was in force less than five years and the
    other policy was taken out in March 1914.

    http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/york/newspapers/date/1916-03-03-dwb.txt
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