The following, with the permission of the Susquehanna Historical Society, was take from 100 Years ago today August 17 (1906/2006).
Last Monday evening, just as the sun was sinking from view after one of the most glorious days of summer, occurred the death, at his home, of Elam Rakestraw. The deceased had lived a noble like for four score years, having reached his 80th milestone last January, and was prepared for his final summons from his Master. Mr. Rakestraw had many friends and few enemies. His tall, broad figure, although drooping slightly with the weight of years commanded attention. He was Quaker in Religious belief. For the past 40 years he had made his home with friends, his wife having died some two score years ago and he has no survivors.
Thank You Betty and the Susquehanna Historical Society for all the help and assistance.
Elam Rakestraw married Mary Jane Noble 28 March 1848 at Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania by the Rev. William Easton.
While the above Obituary indicates no survivors, the writer may have not been aware of Elam and Mary Jane's children.
They can be found in the 1850 census living in East Lampter, Lancaster Co. and there were two children. Sometime in the 1850's they removed to Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania, where on 18 June 1858 Elam was appointed Postmaster for Glen Hope, Clearfield County. The 1860 census lists seven children. Two more children were added in the 1860's with the last born on 18 September 1865, Flora Viana Rakestraw, the author's great-grandmother. Exactly when Mary Jane died is still a mystery, but probably in 1865 or 1866.
Sometime after Mary Jane's death, Elam removed from Clearfield Co. and can be found at Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire in the 1870 census, living with his sister and brother in law, Anna and Joseph Guernsey. He can be found in and around the Boston, Mass. area working for various mills. On 8 November 1881, he filed a patent application for a Coffee Cleaner and Grinder (patent 249398) and refiled on 19 December 1882.
Again from the Susquehanna Historical Society's 100 Years ago today, date 20 November 1897 contains the announcement that "Mr. Rakestraw of Boston is coming to E. Rush with a Graphone and provide entertainment -proceeds to apply to pastors salary."
Elam's death certificate confirms that his parents were George Rakestraw and Mary Ann Downing.
Last Monday evening, just as the sun was sinking from view after one of the most glorious days of summer, occurred the death, at his home, of Elam Rakestraw. The deceased had lived a noble like for four score years, having reached his 80th milestone last January, and was prepared for his final summons from his Master. Mr. Rakestraw had many friends and few enemies. His tall, broad figure, although drooping slightly with the weight of years commanded attention. He was Quaker in Religious belief. For the past 40 years he had made his home with friends, his wife having died some two score years ago and he has no survivors.
Thank You Betty and the Susquehanna Historical Society for all the help and assistance.
Elam Rakestraw married Mary Jane Noble 28 March 1848 at Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania by the Rev. William Easton.
While the above Obituary indicates no survivors, the writer may have not been aware of Elam and Mary Jane's children.
They can be found in the 1850 census living in East Lampter, Lancaster Co. and there were two children. Sometime in the 1850's they removed to Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania, where on 18 June 1858 Elam was appointed Postmaster for Glen Hope, Clearfield County. The 1860 census lists seven children. Two more children were added in the 1860's with the last born on 18 September 1865, Flora Viana Rakestraw, the author's great-grandmother. Exactly when Mary Jane died is still a mystery, but probably in 1865 or 1866.
Sometime after Mary Jane's death, Elam removed from Clearfield Co. and can be found at Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire in the 1870 census, living with his sister and brother in law, Anna and Joseph Guernsey. He can be found in and around the Boston, Mass. area working for various mills. On 8 November 1881, he filed a patent application for a Coffee Cleaner and Grinder (patent 249398) and refiled on 19 December 1882.
Again from the Susquehanna Historical Society's 100 Years ago today, date 20 November 1897 contains the announcement that "Mr. Rakestraw of Boston is coming to E. Rush with a Graphone and provide entertainment -proceeds to apply to pastors salary."
Elam's death certificate confirms that his parents were George Rakestraw and Mary Ann Downing.
The following, with the permission of the Susquehanna Historical Society, was take from 100 Years ago today August 17 (1906/2006).
Last Monday evening, just as the sun was sinking from view after one of the most glorious days of summer, occurred the death, at his home, of Elam Rakestraw. The deceased had lived a noble like for four score years, having reached his 80th milestone last January, and was prepared for his final summons from his Master. Mr. Rakestraw had many friends and few enemies. His tall, broad figure, although drooping slightly with the weight of years commanded attention. He was Quaker in Religious belief. For the past 40 years he had made his home with friends, his wife having died some two score years ago and he has no survivors.
Thank You Betty and the Susquehanna Historical Society for all the help and assistance.
Elam Rakestraw married Mary Jane Noble 28 March 1848 at Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania by the Rev. William Easton.
While the above Obituary indicates no survivors, the writer may have not been aware of Elam and Mary Jane's children.
They can be found in the 1850 census living in East Lampter, Lancaster Co. and there were two children. Sometime in the 1850's they removed to Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania, where on 18 June 1858 Elam was appointed Postmaster for Glen Hope, Clearfield County. The 1860 census lists seven children. Two more children were added in the 1860's with the last born on 18 September 1865, Flora Viana Rakestraw, the author's great-grandmother. Exactly when Mary Jane died is still a mystery, but probably in 1865 or 1866.
Sometime after Mary Jane's death, Elam removed from Clearfield Co. and can be found at Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire in the 1870 census, living with his sister and brother in law, Anna and Joseph Guernsey. He can be found in and around the Boston, Mass. area working for various mills. On 8 November 1881, he filed a patent application for a Coffee Cleaner and Grinder (patent 249398) and refiled on 19 December 1882.
Again from the Susquehanna Historical Society's 100 Years ago today, date 20 November 1897 contains the announcement that "Mr. Rakestraw of Boston is coming to E. Rush with a Graphone and provide entertainment -proceeds to apply to pastors salary."
Elam's death certificate confirms that his parents were George Rakestraw and Mary Ann Downing.
Last Monday evening, just as the sun was sinking from view after one of the most glorious days of summer, occurred the death, at his home, of Elam Rakestraw. The deceased had lived a noble like for four score years, having reached his 80th milestone last January, and was prepared for his final summons from his Master. Mr. Rakestraw had many friends and few enemies. His tall, broad figure, although drooping slightly with the weight of years commanded attention. He was Quaker in Religious belief. For the past 40 years he had made his home with friends, his wife having died some two score years ago and he has no survivors.
Thank You Betty and the Susquehanna Historical Society for all the help and assistance.
Elam Rakestraw married Mary Jane Noble 28 March 1848 at Sadsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania by the Rev. William Easton.
While the above Obituary indicates no survivors, the writer may have not been aware of Elam and Mary Jane's children.
They can be found in the 1850 census living in East Lampter, Lancaster Co. and there were two children. Sometime in the 1850's they removed to Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania, where on 18 June 1858 Elam was appointed Postmaster for Glen Hope, Clearfield County. The 1860 census lists seven children. Two more children were added in the 1860's with the last born on 18 September 1865, Flora Viana Rakestraw, the author's great-grandmother. Exactly when Mary Jane died is still a mystery, but probably in 1865 or 1866.
Sometime after Mary Jane's death, Elam removed from Clearfield Co. and can be found at Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire in the 1870 census, living with his sister and brother in law, Anna and Joseph Guernsey. He can be found in and around the Boston, Mass. area working for various mills. On 8 November 1881, he filed a patent application for a Coffee Cleaner and Grinder (patent 249398) and refiled on 19 December 1882.
Again from the Susquehanna Historical Society's 100 Years ago today, date 20 November 1897 contains the announcement that "Mr. Rakestraw of Boston is coming to E. Rush with a Graphone and provide entertainment -proceeds to apply to pastors salary."
Elam's death certificate confirms that his parents were George Rakestraw and Mary Ann Downing.
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