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Harold Hoar
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1. Harold Hoar was born on 31 Mar 1898 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Harry Hoar and Florence Norton); died on 5 Apr 1958 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). Other Events:
- Census: 1900
2. Harry Hoar was born on 21 Nov 1864 in , Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA (son of John Hoar and Catherine Barge); died on 3 Aug 1943 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). Other Events:
- Census: 1880 1900
Notes:
Marriage to Flora:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF3C-L5F
Obituary:
Newspaper: Altoona Mirror
Published: Tuesday, August 03, 1943, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Harry J. Hoar, aged 78, of 1025
Sixth avenue, for many years foreman
of No. 2 erecting shop of the
Altoona works, died at his home
at 11.15 o'clock this morning. He
had been in failing health for
some time, but his condition became
serious only yesterday.
He was born in Lancaster on
Nov. 21, 1864, a son of J. L. and
Catherine B. Hoar, and came to
Altoona with his parents in 1868,
residing here continuously since.
On Aug. 19, 1891, he was united in
marriage with Miss Flora T. Norton
of the city, who died on Dec.
16, 1933.
Mr. Hoar retired from the service
of the railroad company oh
Oct. 1, 1928, after serving for a
period of forty-seven years . and
one month. He entered the service
on Aug. 17, 1881, as a machinist
apprentice, and after completing
his trade worked in the machine,,
shop. ' ''
In March, 1893, Mr. Hoar was
given charge of a gang working
in No. 1 erecting shop," and on
July 25, 1899, he was transferred
to the vice shop as assistant'foreman,
taking charge of the shop as,
foreman in 1904. In 1906 he was
made foreman of No. 1 erecting
shop and in 1908 of No. 2 erecting
shop.
In 1924 when the men of No. 1
shop were moved to Juniata, a part
of the No. 2 shop took over at
No. 1, Mr. Hoar serving as foreman
of both until 1926.- On Nov.
1, 1926 he was made schedule foreman,
from which position he retired.
Mr. Hoar was a member of the
Eighth Avenue Methodist church,
the Knights of Pythias, the Dqkkies
and the P. R. R. Veterans' association.
His only public officewas
that of common council member
in which he represented the
Second ward' of the city from 1906
to 1910.
Surviving are three sons, Herbert
W., John E. and H. Lorraine
Hoar, all of the city; three grandchildren,
and one sister, Mrs. Viola
K. Pratt of the city.
Friends will be received at the
home after noon Wednesday.
Cemetery:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21071308Harry married Florence Norton on 19 Aug 1891 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA. Florence (daughter of James D. Norton and Armenia Ann Ward) was born on 30 Jan 1867 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Dec 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). [Group Sheet]
3. Florence Norton was born on 30 Jan 1867 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of James D. Norton and Armenia Ann Ward); died on 16 Dec 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). Other Events:
- Census: 1900
Notes:
Marriage:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF3C-L5F
Cemetery:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21071306Children:
- Herbert Hoar was born on 11 May 1892 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Nov 1969; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- John Hoar was born on 2 Dec 1894 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Dec 1972 in
; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). - 1. Harold Hoar was born on 31 Mar 1898 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Apr 1958 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
Generation: 3
4. John Hoar was born on 15 Jan 1835 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (son of William Hoar and Isabella Jane Norton); died on 25 Dec 1893 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). Other Events:
- Census: 1880
Notes:
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/blair/xmisc/1890altoonahtol.txt
CLARK'S DIRECTORY OF THE City of Altoona, Pa., FOR THE YEAR 1890.
o h= Owns house
Hoar Charles A. livery stable Fifteenth st bet Seventh and Eighth aves, o h 1322 Sixth ave
Hoar Harry J. machinist, bds 1324 Sixth ave
Hoar John L. machinist, bds 1324 Sixth ave
Hoar William C. clerk, bds 1324 Sixth ave
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/blair/1picts/cemeteries/htombs.htm
Charles A. HOAR, 1860-1933 Ada M. HOAR, 1861-1939 Oakridge Cemetery,
Dorothy V. HOAR, 1902-1993 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Harold L. HOAR, 1898-1958 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Harry J. HOAR, 1864-1943 Flora T. HOAR, 1867-1932 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Herbert W. HOAR, 1892-1969 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Irene P. HOAR, 1898-1986 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
John E. N. HOAR, 1894-1972 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
*John L. HOAR, 1/15/1835-12/25/1893 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Laura B. HOAR, 1856-1933 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
Mildred F. HOAR, 1883-1954 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
William C. HOAR, 1874-1950 Oakridge Cemetery, Altoona
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84028490/1893-12-28/ed-1/seq-5/
KILLED BY AN ELECTRIC CAR
Altoona, Pa., Dec 27 - John Hoar, an aged and highly respected citizen of this place was run over and instantly killed by a Logan Valley electric car while walking on the track about a mile and a half from the city. He was very deaf, and did not hear the conductor's signal.
Cemetery:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21071312John married Catherine Barge. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Barge and Sarah Ludwig) was born on 3 Sep 1834 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Mar 1914 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). [Group Sheet]
5. Catherine Barge was born on 3 Sep 1834 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Jacob Barge and Sarah Ludwig); died on 12 Mar 1914 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery). Other Events:
- Census: 1880 1900 1910
Notes:
Information on this person was kindly contributed by Cindy Scholl. Cindy is a "Barge" researcher and can be reached at 5cscholl(at)cox.net
DIRECTORIES: C. B. Clark's ALTOONA City Directory, 1895 - H Surnames
O H - Owns the House
Hoar Catharine Mrs., widow John L, o h 1324 Sixth av
Hoar Charles A., machinist, r h 2623 Fifth av
Hoar Harry J., machinist PRR, o h 919 Second av
Hoar Laura Mrs., widow Christ, o h 1124 Sixth av
Hoar William C., clerk PRR, home 1324 Sixth av
Cemetery:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21071303Children:
- Charles Hoar was born on 23 Jul 1860 in Belmont, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Nov 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- Ada Hoar was born on 3 Feb 1862 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Sep 1924 in Johnstown, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- 2. Harry Hoar was born on 21 Nov 1864 in , Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Aug 1943 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- Viola Hoar was born in Dec 1875 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died in in
.
6. James D. Norton James married Armenia Ann Ward. [Group Sheet]
7. Armenia Ann Ward Children:
- Rosa Norton was born on 6 May 1863 in , Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Apr 1904 in Wall, Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 3. Florence Norton was born on 30 Jan 1867 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Dec 1933 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
Generation: 4
8. William Hoar was born about 1804 in , Chester Co, Pennsylvania, USA (son of John Hoar and Hannah Pearson); died on 1 Jun 1873 in ; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). Notes:
Died in his 69th year.
William married Isabella Jane Norton. Isabella was born on 2 Dec 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Nov 1855 in
; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). [Group Sheet] 9. Isabella Jane Norton was born on 2 Dec 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Nov 1855 in ; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). Notes:
Died age 51yrs 11mos 21days
Children:
- Samuel Hoar was born on 23 Aug 1829 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Feb 1918 in
; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). - Mary Hoar was born on 11 Mar 1831 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Oct 1869 in
; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). - Lydia Hoar was born on 14 Jan 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Feb 1900 in
; was buried in Bird In Hand, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Methodist Church Cemetery). - 4. John Hoar was born on 15 Jan 1835 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1893 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- William Hoar was born cal 3 Feb 1839 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Nov 1900 in
; was buried in Platte Twp, Andrew Co, Missouri, USA (Whitesville Cemetery).
- Samuel Hoar was born on 23 Aug 1829 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Feb 1918 in
10. Jacob Barge was born in 1802; died in 1880; was buried in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Strasburg Cemetery). Notes:
Information on this person was kindly contributed by Cindy Scholl. Cindy is a "Barge" researcher and can be reached at 5cscholl(at)cox.net
Jacob married Sarah Ludwig. Sarah was born in 1809 in , York Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1887 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Strasburg Cemetery). [Group Sheet]
11. Sarah Ludwig was born in 1809 in , York Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1887 in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in , Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Strasburg Cemetery). Notes:
Information on this person was kindly contributed by Cindy Scholl. Cindy is a "Barge" researcher and can be reached at 5cscholl(at)cox.net
Children:
- Mary Ann Barge was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).
- 5. Catherine Barge was born on 3 Sep 1834 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Mar 1914 in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair Co, Pennsylvania, USA (Oak Ridge Cemetery).