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     Jennie Slater was born circa 1859 at PA.¹ She was the daughter of George Reed Slater and Martha E. (Mattie) Sloan.¹ Jennie Slater appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 in the household of George Reed Slater and Martha E. (Mattie) Sloan at dwelling 36, Neville Twp, Allegheny, PA; George Slater, 25, Clerk in Dixmont, PA
Martha, 20, PA
William, 4, PA
Mary, 2, PA
Jennie, 1, PA.

     Eleazer Downey was born in 1819.¹ He died in 1907.¹

     George P. Downey was born in 1849.¹ He was the son of Eleazer Downey.¹ George P. Downey died in 1928.¹

     Her married name was Allen.¹ Ethel Barbour was born on 9 November 1872 at Lawrence, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Chatman Barbour and Elizabeth Jane Moore.¹

     Charles C. Barbour was born on 23 May 1875 at Lawrence, OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Chatman Barbour and Elizabeth Jane Moore.¹ Charles C. Barbour died on 1 April 1876 at Lawrence, OH, at age 0.¹

     Nellie McCourtney was born on 19 March 1891 at Corning, Monroe Twp, Perry, OH.¹

     Ed McCourtney was born on 22 December 1872 at Saltlick Twp, Perry, OH.¹

     Arthur McCourtney was born on 30 June 1859 at OH; I am only guessing that this Arthur, is son of Arthur Jr. RJ.¹ He was the son of Arthur McCourtney Jr. and Rose A. (?).¹ Arthur McCourtney died on 19 August 1934 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH, at age 75.¹

     James McCourtney and Arthur McCourtney James McCourtney, a native of Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, was born September 8, 1825, to Arthur and Nancy (Gordon) McCourtney. His father, who was born in Ireland, March 8, 1792, was a man of literary tastes and in early life fitted himself for teaching. Thinking to better his chances in his chosen calling the father left his native land in 1817 and came to America, landing at St. John's, Newfoundland. Thence he went to New York City, where he had a sister living. At her earnest solicitations he settled there and remained three years and prospered. In 1820, with a friend, McDonough, who came with him from Ireland, he made a trip over the mountains from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and thence to Wheeling, West Virginia, and from there to Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, where an uncle of McDonough lived. Their intention was to soon return to their native land, but this uncle took an interest in the young men and persuaded them to remain in Waynesburg, promising to secure schools for them, which he did. There our subject's father met and married the estimable and cultured lady above named, and continued to reside there till 1834, and then moved with his family to a farm in Perry County, Ohio, near Somerset.
Young McCourtney attended the public schools taught by his father, under whose preceptorship he received all his preliminary education. In 1848 he began the study of medical works and during the next three years was engaged in teaching, his purpose being to secure means with which to pay his expenses in college. He used all his spare time in study, and in October, 1851, entered the medical department of "Western Reserve College," at Cleveland, Ohio. He made rapid progress in his studies and took a high stand and was graduated with honors.
Soon after his graduation he began the practice of medicine at Rehoboth, Ohio, but six months later removed to New Lexington, in Perry County, near his father's home. Here, surrounded by his friends, who knew his abilities and the strenuous efforts he had made to fit himself for his profession, he had a good degree of success, and it was with reluctance that he left them for a new and untried field in the West, a step rendered necessary by the delicate health of his wife, Margaret F., nee Green, whom he married on June 30, 1853. She is a native of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and a woman of charming accomplishments and rare womanly virtues. Locating in Davenport Dr. McCourtney soon became well and favorably known, and his practice steadily increased from year to year, yielding him a most satisfactory income. In 1864 he was appointed "contract surgeon" in the army, and filled that office till the close of the war. In March, 1865, with a small detachment of soldiers he conveyed five hundred and three rebel prisoners of war from Rock Island to Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. McCourtney has always shown a commendable interest in public affairs and in whatever pertained to the welfare of his adopted city, and has been honored by his fellow-citizens with numerous positions of trust and responsibility. In 1885 he was elected coroner of Scott County for two years and reelected at the expiration of his term. He was again tendered the nomination in 1889 but declined it. Two years later he yielded to the persistent solicitations of his friends and accepted a nomination for the same office and was elected, and at the expiration of that term was elected for another two years' term. But Dr. McCourtney is in no sense a politician, being a man of modest, retiring disposition and of domestic tastes. In political sentiment he has always been a Democrat. In his chosen calling and in the quiet retirement and enjoyment of his home he finds his chief delight.
Though in his seventieth year time has dealt kindly with him and he is uncommonly well preserved, a fact to be attributed in large measure to his simple and correct habits of life. He is courteous and genial in manner, and in all his intercourse and dealing with others has the bearing of a high-minded and cultured gentleman.
His estimable wife and devoted helpmeet died November 22, 1892, at the age of sixty-three years, ten months and eighteen days, beloved by all who came within the circle of her benign influence.
Of ten children born to them but three survive, viz: Mary Eugene, known as "Lillie", Fannie Claudius and Ella. Of the others who lived to maturity, Eugene, born December 18, 1867, died October 11, 1888; Libbie, born October 10, 1865, died May 3, 1890; Nettie, born October 25, 1863, died February 18, 1891; Gertie, born November 10, 1869, died October 4, 1891.¹
James McCourtney was born on 8 September 1825 at Waynesburg, Greene, PA.¹ He was the son of Arthur McCourtney and Nancy Gordon.¹ James McCourtney was educated in October 1851 at entered Medical Department, Western Reserve College, Cleveland, OH.¹ He lived after 1852 at New Lexington, Perry, OH; after graduation, moved to near his father.¹ He was (an unknown value) between 1864 and 1866 at contract surgeon for the Army.¹ He was (an unknown value) between 1885 and 1888 at coroner, Scott, IA.¹ He was (an unknown value) between 1892 and 1893 at coroner, Scott, IA.¹ He died on 22 November 1892 at age 67; source has date(s) or age incorrect, showing died 22 Nov 1892 at age 63 years, 10 months, 18 days.¹ He as of 1895, 3 of 10 children were living. in 1895.¹

     Mary Eugene (Lillie) McCourtney was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Mary Eugene (Lillie) McCourtney died after 1895.¹

     Fannie Claudius McCourtney was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Fannie Claudius McCourtney died after 1895.¹

     Ella McCourtney was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Ella McCourtney died after 1895.¹

     Eugene McCourtney was born on 18 December 1867.¹ He was the son of James McCourtney.¹ Eugene McCourtney died on 11 October 1888 at age 20.¹

     Libbie McCourtney was born on 10 October 1865.¹ She was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Libbie McCourtney died on 3 May 1890 at age 24.¹

     Nettie McCourtney was born on 25 October 1863.¹ She was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Nettie McCourtney died on 18 February 1891 at age 27.¹

     Gertie McCourtney was born on 10 November 1869.¹ She was the daughter of James McCourtney.¹ Gertie McCourtney died on 4 October 1891 at age 21.¹

     Gilbert G. Downey was born circa 1867 at OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Moore Downey.¹

     Her married name was Mooter.¹ Mary (?) married (?) Mooter.¹ Mary (?) was born circa 1805 at Germany.¹ She appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at p. 57D, dwelling 192, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Mooter, Mary, 75, Wid, GER, GER, GER
--- Henry, son, single, 32, OH, GER, GER
Downey, Thomas, single, 65, IRE, IRE, IRE (space for relationship to head is blank)

Although separated, Thomas is only 9 dwellings away from Hannah and the children. She left a will in 1892 at Book 5:478, Perry, OH; This entry for Mary Ann Mooter is assumed to be this Mary Mooter.²

     (?) Mooter married Mary (?).¹ (?) Mooter died before 1880.¹

     Henry Mooter was born circa 1848 at OH.¹ He was the son of (?) Mooter and Mary (?).¹ Henry Mooter appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 in the household of Mary (?) at p. 57D, dwelling 192, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Mooter, Mary, 75, Wid, GER, GER, GER
--- Henry, son, single, 32, OH, GER, GER
Downey, Thomas, single, 65, IRE, IRE, IRE (space for relationship to head is blank)

Although separated, Thomas is only 9 dwellings away from Hannah and the children.

     Edward J. Flautt "Lived long time in Columbus, Ohio, later years in Oneida, TN where he was with TVA".¹ He was born in 1872 at OH.^2,3 He was the son of George B. Flautt and Cecilia Divit.¹ Edward J. Flautt married Hattie Elder circa 1896.^4,1 Edward J. Flautt died in 1962.¹

     Her married name was Flautt.¹ Hattie Elder was born circa 1874 at OH.¹ She married Edward J. Flautt, son of George B. Flautt and Cecilia Divit, circa 1896.^1,2 Hattie Elder appeared on the census of 1920 at 172 13th, Columbus, Franklin, OH; Flautt, Hattie, 46, Wid, OH OH OH
Thomas R., 23, OH OH OH
John, 22, OH OH OH
Mathews, Frances, Boarder, 39
Prior, Cyrus, Head, 67
Layra, wife, 60.
She appeared on the census of 1930 at 1041 Crestway, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS; Flautt, Hattie, 56, Divorced
John, son, 32. She died after 1930.¹

     Thomas R. Flautt and John B. Flautt It is likely that either John or Thomas had a daughter Sharel Faye about 1932, who went to High School at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA.³ Thomas R. Flautt was born circa 1897 at OH.¹ He was the son of Edward J. Flautt and Hattie Elder.^1,2 Thomas R. Flautt appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Hattie Elder at 172 13th, Columbus, Franklin, OH; Flautt, Hattie, 46, Wid, OH OH OH
Thomas R., 23, OH OH OH
John, 22, OH OH OH
Mathews, Frances, Boarder, 39
Prior, Cyrus, Head, 67
Layra, wife, 60.
Thomas R. Flautt and John B. Flautt were (an unknown value) in 1920 at Salesman; Shoe Mfg. Co., Columbus, Franklin, OH.⁴ Thomas R. Flautt was (an unknown value) in 1930 at Sales; Retail - shoes., Wichita, Sedgwick, KS.⁵ He lived in 1971 at retired (shoe business), living in, Jasper, AR.²

     John B. Flautt and Thomas R. Flautt It is likely that either John or Thomas had a daughter Sharel Faye about 1932, who went to High School at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA.⁵ John B. Flautt was born in 1898 at OH.^3,2 He was the son of Edward J. Flautt and Hattie Elder.^3,4 John B. Flautt appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Hattie Elder at 172 13th, Columbus, Franklin, OH; Flautt, Hattie, 46, Wid, OH OH OH
Thomas R., 23, OH OH OH
John, 22, OH OH OH
Mathews, Frances, Boarder, 39
Prior, Cyrus, Head, 67
Layra, wife, 60.
John B. Flautt and Thomas R. Flautt were (an unknown value) in 1920 at Salesman; Shoe Mfg. Co., Columbus, Franklin, OH.⁶ John B. Flautt appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Hattie Elder at 1041 Crestway, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS; Flautt, Hattie, 56, Divorced
John, son, 32. John B. Flautt was (an unknown value) in 1930 at Commercial Traveler - Shoes, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS.⁷ He died after 1930.³ He was (an unknown value) in 1971 at Shoe Manufacturer, living in, S. Miami, FL.²

     Martha Flautt died at in infancy.¹ She was born in 1867.¹ She was the daughter of George B. Flautt and Cecilia Divit.¹

     Sarah Ann Keller Sarah Ann Kellar, born Apr 14, 1823, Juniata Co, Pa, mar-Nov. 14, 1839 to Abraham G. Beery of Perry Co, Ohio. Died Aug 10, 1883. She removed with her parents Jacob and Anna Maria(Roush) Keller. to Wayne Co, Ohio, for a time ,then removed to Portage Co, Ohio, In 1837 moved with parents to Fairfield Co, Ohio, after marriage went to Hocking Co, Ohio, Allen Co, For 26years, then removed to Branch Co, Michigan, where they reside until death,Sarah Ann was mother of 12 chilldren.²
She was born on 14 April 1823 at Juanita, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Keller and Maria Anna (Polly) Roush.¹ Sarah Ann Keller was a witness when Jacob Keller was moved to Wayne Co., OH. (In 1803 Wayne Co., OH became Wayne Co., MI) circa 1827 at Wayne, OH. Sarah Ann Keller was a witness when Jacob Keller was Moved to Fairfield Co. Some family says he was in Franklin Co. before coming to Fairfield. in 1837 at Fairfield, OH.³ As of 14 November 1839,her married name was Beery.¹ Sarah Ann Keller married Abraham G. Beery on 14 November 1839 at Fairfield, OH.¹ Sarah Ann Keller died on 10 August 1883 at Branch, MI, at age 60.¹

     Abraham G. Beery died after 10 August 1833.¹ He married Sarah Ann Keller, daughter of Jacob Keller and Maria Anna (Polly) Roush, on 14 November 1839 at Fairfield, OH.¹

     Robert J. Flautt was (an unknown value) at farmer and cement contractor.¹ He was born in 1877.¹ He was the son of George B. Flautt and Cecilia Divit.¹ Robert J. Flautt died in 1948.¹

     Hazel Margaret (Margaret F.) Flautt legally changed her name to Margaret F.¹ She was born in 1897.¹ She was the daughter of Robert J. Flautt.¹ As of 1930,her married name was Finnerty.¹ Hazel Margaret (Margaret F.) Flautt died after 1971.¹

     James J. Finnerty was born in 1934.¹ He was the son of Hazel Margaret (Margaret F.) Flautt.¹ James J. Finnerty died in 1955 at died in auto accident on way home on leave from USAF.¹