Matilda Simon1

b. 6 October 1865, d. 16 August 1889
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*6 October 1865Matilda Simon was born on 6 October 1865.1 
Marriage*She married Malachi Heaton, son of Mahlon Heaton and Jane Lunn.1,2 
Death*16 August 1889She died on 16 August 1889 at age 231 
Burial* and was buried in Hilltown Baptist Church Cemetery Upper, Perkasie, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Malachi Heaton b. 30 Jun 1851, d. 6 Feb 1930
Children 1.Jane Heaton3,1 b. 12 Sep 1884, d. 18 Feb 1912
 2.Anna Mary Heaton+4 b. 22 Feb 1887, d. 29 Mar 1913

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Matilda (Simon) Heaton, Memorial# 14490436. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Malachi Heaton, Memorial# 55206652.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jennie Heaton, Memorial# 55206739.
  4. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Anna Heaton of Fricks (Hilltown), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 17, daughter of Malachi Heaton and mother deceased, and Harvey Pearson of Hellertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, age 23, son of Jacob and Sarah Pearson, both deceased, married on 7 May 1904 in Perkasie, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927192. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Mary Simonds1

d. 14 December 1826
Family
Marriage*12 November 1774Her marriage to John Jupp was published on 12 November 1774 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1 
(Wife) Death17 December 1780Mary (Simonds) became a widow when John Jupp died on 17 December 1780.1 
Marriage*23 April 1785Her marriage to Nathan Smith, son of Ephraim Smith, was published on 23 April 1785 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1,2 
(Wife) DeathMary (Simonds) Jupp Smith became a widow for the second time when Nathan Smith died.2 
Death*14 December 1826She died a widow on 14 December 1826 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.3,2 

Family 1

 John Jupp d. 17 Dec 1780
Child 1.Mary Jupp1 b. 26 Sep 1775

Family 2

 Nathan Smith b. 1 Jul 1710

Citations

  1. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 620-623. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, the record noted her date of death as 6 Mar 1826 and then as (dup. 14 Dec) 1826.

John Simpson1,2

Family
Marriage*1 December 1665He married Abigail Smith on 1 December 1665 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).3 

Family

 Abigail Smith
Child 1.Susanna Simpson+1,2 b. 12 Dec 1675, d. 26 Aug 1745

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, pages 4-5, suggesting her father may have been "Jonathan". Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Charlestown, Volume 1, page 95, their surname transcribed as "Simson". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Charlestown, Volume 1, page 22, their surname transcribed as "Simson."

Malinda Simpson1

b. 27 February 1871, d. 25 March 1911
Family
Father*Milbern Simpson2,3 b. 10 May 1832, d. 25 Mar 1915
Mother*Ellen Burgan4,3 b. 10 May 1833, d. 19 Jul 1889
Birth*27 February 1871Malinda Simpson was born on 27 February 1871 in Anderson County, Kentucky.3 
Name VariationShe was called Linda.3 
Marriage*16 August 1891She married Isaac T. Langford, son of John Lankford and Susan Ann Coghill, on 16 August 1891 in Spencer County, Kentucky.1,3,5 
Death*25 March 1911She died on 25 March 1911 in Anderson County, Kentucky, at age 403 
Burial* and was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County.3 

Family

 Isaac T. Langford b. 17 Dec 1858, d. 21 Sep 1938
Child 1.Bertha E. Langford6,3 b. 26 Dec 1908, d. 4 Mar 1913

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 16 August 1891 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Isaac T Langford and Malinda Simpson, citing FHL Film# 000482494. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Milbern Simpson, Memorial# 103028505. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Malinda “Linda” (Simpson) Langford, Memorial# 123395187.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen Simpson, Memorial# 103028259.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac Thomas Langford, Memorial# 173289629.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Bertha E. Langford, Memorial# 173288794.

Milbern Simpson1

b. 10 May 1832, d. 25 March 1915
Family
Birth*10 May 1832Milbern Simpson was born on 10 May 1832.1 
Marriage*20 October 1852He married Ellen Burgan on 20 October 1852 in Anderson County, Kentucky.2,1,3 
(Husband) Death19 July 1889Milbern became a widower when Ellen (Burgan) Simpson died on 19 July 1889 at age 56.2 
Death*25 March 1915He died on 25 March 1915 at age 821 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in New Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.1,2 

Family

 Ellen Burgan b. 10 May 1833, d. 19 Jul 1889
Child 1.Malinda Simpson+1,4 b. 27 Feb 1871, d. 25 Mar 1911

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Milbern Simpson, Memorial# 103028505. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen Simpson, Memorial# 103028259.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 October 1852 in Anderson County, Kentucky, USA, of Milbern Simpson, age 20, born about 1832, and Ellen Burgan, age 17, born about 1835, citing FHL Film# 000216815. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Malinda “Linda” (Simpson) Langford, Memorial# 123395187.

Sarah Simpson1

Family
Marriage*She married Joseph Frost, son of Joseph Frost Esq. and Margaret Colton.1 

Family

 Joseph Frost b. 3 May 1749, d. 29 Jan 1830

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 15. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

Susanna Simpson1

b. 12 December 1675, d. 26 August 1745
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*John Simpson2,3
Mother*Abigail Smith4
Birth*12 December 1675Susanna Simpson was born on 12 December 1675 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).5,3 
Marriage*15 April 1697She married Nathaniel Heaton, son of Jabez Heaton and Experience Meade, on 15 April 1697 in Boston, Suffolk County.1,6 
Residence* Most of the time Susanna and Nathaniel Heaton lived in Boston.1,7 
Religion*September 1703 They must have lived in Charlestown, Middlesex County for a time also, because Susanna's husband Nathaniel was admitted to the First Church, Charlestown, in September 1703 and Susanna was admitted there on 15 April 1705.6,1,7 
(Wife) Death5 January 1732/33Susanna became a widow when Nathaniel Heaton died on 5 January 1732/33.8,6,9 
Death*26 August 1745She died on 26 August 1745 at age 691,7,6 
Burial* and was buried next to her husband in the Granary Burial Ground, Boston, next to the old State House. His grave is reported to be 10 feet from John Hancock's and near Paul Revere and other Boston patriots.1,7,10,6 

Family

 Nathaniel Heaton b. 1676, d. 5 Jan 1732/33
Child 1.Susannah Heaton+11,1 b. 7 Oct 1698

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, pages 4-5. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 4-5, suggesting her father may have been "Jonathan."
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Charlestown, Volume 1, page 95, their surname transcribed as "Simson". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Charlestown, Volume 1, page 22.
  5. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 4-5, suggesting her father may have been "Jonathan" and the year of her birth 1676.
  6. [S933] Thomas Bellows Wyman, The Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1629-1818, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: David Clapp and Son, 1879), Heaton, page 491. Hereinafter cited as Charlestown Genealogies and Estates, 1629-1818.
  7. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 5. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  8. [S946] Boston, MA: Old Cemeteries of Boston, online at www.americanancestors.org, Granary Burial Ground, page 602, noting aged 60 years, died 5 January 1732. Hereinafter cited as Old Cemeteries of Boston.
  9. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 4-5, noting year as 1722.
  10. [S946] Old Cemeteries of Boston, online at www.americanancestors.org, Granary Burial Ground, G1016, page 602, noting 69th year of her age, died 26 August 1745.
  11. [S1215] Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), online at www.americanancestors.org, Reference Code 29840, page 10421. Hereinafter cited as Boston Inhabitants and Estates (Thwing).

Martha Sims1

b. 1765, d. 28 December 1840
Family
Birth*1765Martha Sims was born about 1765 in Hanover County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*1781She married Obediah Hendrick about 1781 in Cumberland County, Virginia.1,2 
Death*28 December 1840She died on 28 December 1840 in Cumberland County, Virginia, at about age 75.1 

Family

 Obediah Hendrick b. 1748, d. 1798
Child 1.Permelia Hendrick1,3 b. 1789, d. 5 Aug 1877

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LTMW-YVC. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L132-77B
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KNDX-CXZ

Nancy Louisa Sims1

Family
Marriage*20 November 1836She married James Ward McHaney on 20 November 1836.1,2 

Family

 James Ward McHaney
Child 1.Mary Jane McHaney1 b. 12 Oct 1837, d. 6 Apr 1924

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (McHaney) Wickersham, Memorial# 10803004. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James McHaney and Nancy L. Sims on 20 November 1836 in Wilson County. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.

Abigail Sinclair1

b. 7 February 1821, d. 28 January 1891
Family
Father*George Washington Sinclair2,1 b. 1784, d. Feb 1879
Mother*Rachel Elizabeth Sharp3,1 b. 5 Mar 1790, d. 29 Sep 1877
Birth*7 February 1821Abigail Sinclair was born on 7 February 1821.1 
Marriage*26 April 1838She married John Belcher, son of James Belcher and Nancy Bolling, on 26 April 1838 in Orange County, Indiana.1,4 
Death*28 January 1891She died on 28 January 1891 in Riceville, Crawford County, Indiana, at age 691 
Burial* and was buried in Section 1, Row 10, of Highfill Chapel Cemetery, Taswell, Crawford County.1 

Family

 John Belcher b. 26 Oct 1819, d. 8 Mar 1901

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Abigail (Sinclair) Belcher, Memorial# 34874833. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Washington “Wash” Sinclair, Memorial# 122631370.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel Elizabeth (Sharp) Sinclair, Memorial# 32304662.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Belcher, Memorial# 34874627.

George Washington Sinclair1

b. 1784, d. February 1879
Family
Birth*1784George Washington Sinclair was born about 1784 in Bedford County, Virginia.1 
Name VariationHe was called Wash.1 
Marriage*1808He married Rachel Elizabeth Sharp in the winter of 1808 in Wayne County, Kentucky.2,1 
Divorce*October 1835George and Rachel were divorced in October 1835 in Harrison County, Indiana. Rachel's memorial page on the Find a Grave site reported that the divorce papers have many specific details of the reasons why Rachel divorced George. They contain the ages of their children, and her desire to be rid of the children. They are reported to state that she wanted to save the inheritance she received from her father from her children. Additionally, Rachel claimed ill health yet lived to be nearly 88 years old.2 
Death*February 1879He died in February 1879 in Crawford County, Indiana, at about age 951 
Burial* and was buried in the Sinclair Section of Patoka Memorial Cemetery, French Lick, Orange County, Indiana.1 

Family

 Rachel Elizabeth Sharp b. 5 Mar 1790, d. 29 Sep 1877
Child 1.Abigail Sinclair1,3 b. 7 Feb 1821, d. 28 Jan 1891

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George Washington “Wash” Sinclair, Memorial# 122631370. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel Elizabeth (Sharp) Sinclair, Memorial# 32304662.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Abigail (Sinclair) Belcher, Memorial# 34874833.

Fannie Sing1

b. 17 March 1879
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*17 March 1879Fannie Sing was born on 17 March 1879 in Longtown, Panola County, Mississippi.1 
(Daughter) Census US 188012 June 1880Fannie was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 12 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Longtown, Panola County, Mississippi. She was one year old.2 
Marriage*1897She married William Taylor Brown about 1897.3,1,4 

Family

 William Taylor Brown b. 20 Aug 1868

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Fannie (Sing) Brown, Memorial# 102809038. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. H. and Mary Sing, Year: 1880; Census Place: Longtown, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: 661; Page: 85D; Enumeration District: 154. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Taylor “Billie” Brown.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. H. and Fannie Brown, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyenne, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Henry Sing1

b. 1821, d. 31 May 1865
Family
Birth*1821Henry Sing was born in 1821 in South Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Martha C. Manes.2,1 
Death*31 May 1865He died on 31 May 1865 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at about age 441 
Burial* and was buried as Private Henry Sing in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus.1 

Family

 Martha C. Manes b. 1833
Child 1.John H. Sing+1,3 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, PVT Henry Sing, Memorial# 14488999. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha C. (Manes) Sing, Memorial# 175745056.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Henry Sing, Memorial# 92560756.

Henry Sing1

b. December 1880
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*December 1880Henry Sing was born in December 1880 in Mississippi.1 
(Son) Census US 190014 June 1900Henry was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. He was 19 years old and worked as a farmer on the family farm.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

James J. Sing1

b. 10 October 1887
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*10 October 1887James J. Sing was born on 10 October 1887 in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, in what would become the state of Oklahoma in 1907. After Oklahoma became a state, the place he was born became known today (2021) as Erin Springs, Garvin County, Oklahoma.1 
(Son) Census US 190014 June 1900James was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. He was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James J “Jim” Sing, Memorial# 103855343. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

John H. Sing1

b. 3 October 1857, d. 16 September 1932
Family
Father*Henry Sing2,3 b. 1821, d. 31 May 1865
Mother*Martha C. Manes4,3 b. 1833
Birth*3 October 1857John H. Sing was born on 3 October 1857 in Tennessee.1,3 
Name VariationHis full name was John Henry Sing.3 
Marriage*1877He married first Mary W. Page in 1877.5,3 
Census US 1880*12 June 1880Mary and John H. Sing were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 12 June 1880 in Longtown, Panola County, Mississippi. John was 22 years of age and a farmer, and Mary was also age 22 and keeping house. Their daughter, Fannie, who was one year old, was enumerated with them, as was Nicholas Sing, who was single, 24 years of age and identified as a cousin. He worked as a farm laborer.6 
Census US 1900*14 June 1900Mary and John H. Sing were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. John was 40 years of age and a farmer, and Mary was 38 years of age and a farmer's wife. They owned their farm, had been married for 23 years and Mary had given birth to 10 children, 6 of whom were living. Their eldest daughter, Fannie (Sing) Brown, had married the year before and was enumerated with her husband in 1900. Their five other children were enumerated with their parents. Henry was 19 years old and working as a farmer; Sallie, James and Martha were ages 16, 13 and 12 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; and Willa, whose name was recorded as "Nellie" by the census taker, was 4 years old.7 
Census US 1910*6 May 1910Mary and John H. Sing were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. John was 52 years of age and a general farmer on his own account, and Mary was also 52 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage, had been married for 32 years, the first marriage for each, and Mary had given birth to 10 children, 6 of whom were living in 1900. Only their youngest daughter, Willie M., was enumerated with her parents. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.8 
(Husband) DeathMay 1917John Henry became a widower when Mary W. (Page) Sing died in May 1917 in Clinton Hospital, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma, at age 56. She had been in the hospital for ten days and had undergone an operation for gallstones.5 
Marriage*He married second, as her second husband, Nancy E. (Heathman) Medley, daughter of Joseph Heathman and Celia Ann Hendren.1 
Census US 192024 February 1920Nancy E. and John H. Sing were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 24 February 1920 in Wilson, Torrance, New Mexico. John was 63 years of age and a general farmer on his own account, and Nancy was 57 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage and only one of the children from their merged families was enumerated with them in 1920. Nancy's youngest surviving daughter from her first marriage, Myrtle Medley, was 18 years old and enumerated as a stepdaughter.1 
Census US 1930*29 April 1930Nancy E. and John H. Sing were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 29 April 1930 in Precinct 15, Torrance County, New Mexico. John was 72 years of age and a general farmer and Nancy was 66 years of age. They rented their farm, employed one individual, and did not own a radio set. Nancy's daughter, Myrtle Medley, was enumerated with the couple in 1930. She was single and 28 years of age. Also enumerated in the household was Obert Beasley who was 21 years of age and employed as a laborer on the Sing's farm.9 
Death*16 September 1932He died on 16 September 1932 in New Mexico at age 743 
Burial* and was buried with his first wife in Strong City Cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, New Mexico.3,5 

Family 1

 Mary W. Page b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Children 1.Fannie Sing10 b. 17 Mar 1879
 2.Henry Sing7 b. Dec 1880
 3.Sallie Sing7 b. Sep 1883
 4.James J. Sing11 b. 10 Oct 1887
 5.Martha Jane Sing12 b. 1 Apr 1888
 6.Willa Mae Sing13 b. Jan 1896

Family 2

 Nancy E. Heathman b. Apr 1865, d. 1941

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H. and Nancy E. Sing, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilson, Torrance, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1080; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 210. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, PVT Henry Sing, Memorial# 14488999. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Henry Sing, Memorial# 92560756.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha C. (Manes) Sing, Memorial# 175745056.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary W. (Page) Sing, Memorial# 102808997.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of J. H. and Mary Sing, Year: 1880; Census Place: Longtown, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: 661; Page: 85D; Enumeration District: 154. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H. and Mary P. Sing, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cheyenne, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1375285. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H. and Nancy E. Sing, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 15, Torrance, New Mexico; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2341135. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fannie (Sing) Brown, Memorial# 102809038.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James J “Jim” Sing, Memorial# 103855343.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Jane (Sing) Hay, Memorial# 12639633.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Willa Mae “Willie” (Sing) Hall, Memorial# 27602487.

Martha Jane Sing1

b. 1 April 1888
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*1 April 1888Martha Jane Sing was born on 1 April 1888 near Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190014 June 1900Martha was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. She was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Jane (Sing) Hay, Memorial# 12639633. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Sallie Sing1

b. September 1883
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*September 1883Sallie Sing was born in September 1883 in Mississippi.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190014 June 1900Sallie was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. She was 16 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Willa Mae Sing1

b. January 1896
Family
Father*John H. Sing1 b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 16 Sep 1932
Mother*Mary W. Page1 b. Jul 1860, d. May 1917
Birth*January 1896Willa Mae Sing was born in January 1896 in Oklahoma.1 
Name VariationShe was called Willie.2 
(Daughter) Census US 190014 June 1900Willa, whose name was recorded as "Nellie" by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. She was 4 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census US 19106 May 1910Willie M. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of her parents in Cheyene, Rogers Mills County, Oklahoma. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Willa Mae “Willie” (Sing) Hall, Memorial# 27602487. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John H. and Mary P. Sing, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cheyenne, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1272; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1375285. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Sing, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cheyene, Roger Mills, Oklahoma; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0203; FHL microfilm: 1241341. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Ann Singleton1,2

b. 1833
Family
Birth*1833Sarah Ann Singleton was born about 1833 in Braxton County, Virginia.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Annie.2 
Marriage*She married John Carr.1 

Family

 John Carr b. 1826
Child 1.Newton E. Carr1,2 b. 1870

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah A. Carr, Year: 1880; Census Place: Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 387C; Enumeration District: 006. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2566] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death of Newton Carr on 17 Aug 1927 in Gassaway, District of Otter, Braxton County, West Virginia, farmer, married to Allice Carr, age 58 years, 10 months, 25 days, born on 22 September 1868, son of John Carr and Annie Singleton, both born in Braxton County, West Virginia, informant Dewy Baker, Gassaway, burial at Sugarcreek, referencing County Records, West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, Reference ID 9654, GS Film# 1953433, Digital Folder# 4256232, 004256232, Image# 666, citing "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F1YC-MPT : 10 March 2018), Newton Carr, 17 Aug 1927; citing Braxton, West Virginia, County Records, 9654, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,953,433. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999.

Catherine Sink1

Family
Marriage*16 June 1836She married Thomas Myers on 16 June 1836 in Davidson County, North Carolina.1,2 

Family

 Thomas Myers
Child 1.Eva Catherine Myers+1 b. 28 Oct 1851, d. 10 Jan 1934

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Eva Catherine (Myers) Casteel, Memorial# 105252465. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1589] North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Thomas Myers and Catherine Sink on 16 June 1836 in Davidson County, North Carolina, referencing Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.

Annie Sinklear1

b. 16 March 1869, d. 4 October 1936
Family
Birth*16 March 1869Annie Sinklear was born on 16 March 1869 in Lincoln County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*She married John S. Inlow.1,2 
Census US 1900*21 June 1900Annie and John S. Inlow were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 21 June 1900 in Union, Lincoln County, Missouri. John was recorded as 37 years of age and a day laborer, and Annie was 29 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for 15 years, and Annie had given birth to seven children, six of whom were living. All six of the children were enumerated with their parents in 1900. Neva was 14 years old; Ethel M. was 12; Leslie J. was 10; Reuben was 8; Catherine was 6; and Dora was 2 years old. The three oldest children were attending school.3 
(Wife) Death3 April 1934Annie became a widow when John S. Inlow died on 3 April 1934 at age 70.2 
Death*4 October 1936She died on 4 October 1936 in Calumet, Pike County, Missouri, at age 671 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Eolia Baptist, Eolia, Pike County.1,2 

Family

 John S. Inlow b. 22 Sep 1863, d. 3 Apr 1934
Children 1.Neva Inlow3 b. Mar 1886
 2.Ethel M. Inlow3 b. May 1888
 3.John Leslie Inlow+1,4 b. 11 Feb 1890, d. Oct 1969
 4.David Reuben Inlow+3,5 b. 19 Jan 1892, d. 19 Sep 1950
 5.Catherine Inlow3 b. Nov 1894
 6.Dora Inlow3 b. Jan 1898

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Annie (Sinklear) Inlow, Memorial# 37770084. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John S. Inlow, Memorial# 37770012.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Household of John S. and Annie Inlow, Union, Lincoln, Missouri; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1240871. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Leslie “Less” Inlow, Memorial# 127559753.
  5. [S1766] Web: Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1962, online at www.ancestry.com, death of David Reuben Inlow, Certificate# 31319, of Eolia, Pike County, farmer, married to Maude Inlow, age 58, born on 19 January 1892 in Briscoe, Missouri, died on 19 September 1950 in Pike County Hospital, Louisiana, Pike County, parents John Inlow and Annie Sinklear, informant Mrs. Maude Inlow, Eolia, Missouri, burial on 20 September 1950 in Eolia Baptist. Hereinafter cited as Web: Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1962.

Alta Sinkler1

b. 4 November 1908, d. 18 November 2007
Family
Relationship7th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Reed Sinkler1,2,3 b. 25 Oct 1886, d. 11 Mar 1949
Mother*Alice Michener Heaton1,2,4 b. 7 Aug 1887, d. 5 Dec 1921
Birth*4 November 1908Alta Sinkler was born on 4 November 1908 in Pennsylvania.5,6,2 
(Daughter) Census US 191024 April 1910Alta was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 24 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 114 South Fifth Avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was one year old.6 
(Granddaughter) Census US 19202 January 1920Alta was enumerated with her brother on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in the household of her maternal grandparents, Sarah and Edward F. Heaton, on Second Street Pike, Southampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was 11 years old and attending school.7 
(Daughter) Train Crash5 December 1921Alta's mother was a passenger, and unfortunately a victim, of the terrible Bryn Athyn train crash, called a "Titanic" disaster, of 5 December 1921. It happened when two passenger trains traveling on a single track of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway collided head-on between the now-defunct Woodmont and Paper Mill stations in Upper Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. One train was heading from Newtown to Philadelphia and the other in the opposite direction. The result was 27 dead, 70 injured, and the casualties included many who burned to death.

The local hero of the event was Jacob B. Klenk who was credited with saving seven lives, one life being that of his sister-in-law, Ethel M. (Yerkes) Klenk, wife of his brother, William F. Klenk.

Below is our transcription of the story of the horrible ordeal published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday , 11 December 1921:

Bryn Athyn Hero Saved Seven Lives : Jacob Klenk Working to Free Eighth Victim When Driven Back, Modest Rescuer’s Hands and Arms Seared; Wants to Forget Wreck

The modest, unsung hero of the Bryn Athyn wreck is, without dispute, Jacob Klenk, of Southampton. Seven persons owe their escape from the fiery furnace of burning cars to Klenk. He was trying to save the eighth when he was driven away by flames, and he saw the victim slip back into the fire, and heard her last despairing shriek.

Klenk, an automobile man, hasn’t much to say about it. In fact, he says “he’d rather not talk about the horrible affair.” He insists that what he did was “only what any real man would have tried to do.”

Klenk left his home in Southampton Monday morning and boarded the ill-fated train from Newtown. When the crash came, he was hurled to the aisle, but was virtually unhurt, and he made his way to an exit. He heard a scream, in which he recognized his sister’s voice, that of Mrs. Ethel Yerkes Klenk. She was injured and scalded about the legs, and “Jake” gathered her into his arms and carried her to a place of safety outside.

Then he went back into the car, and a minute later came out with another woman. Then, a third. The fourth and fifth trips meant the saving of two men. Twice more – another man and another woman saved. Klenk was tiring, but went back to save another – the eighth.
Timbers Hold Victim

Then he heard another voice he recognized – that of Miss Elizabeth Shelmire. She was pinioned, one foot fast in the wreckage, bur she had drawn her body up to an opening in the roof. Klenk grabbed her and pulled, but the timbers held the foot. He tugged at cross-pieces of wood, but without result.

The flames were spreading rapidly. Klenk knew that whatever must be done, must be done within a minute. An axe would have meant the saving of the woman, but no one had an axe, and there was not time to obtain one from the nearest farm house.

Klenk gave one last tug. Then, with his coat ablaze and his hands and arms seared, his hair scorched, he was compelled to jump back from an onrush of flames. He saw Miss Shelmire throw her arms despairingly, heard the final cry of anguish, saw her slip back into the pit of fire.

Miss Shelmire’s body has not been identified. It lies with five others in the “unidentified group” at the Morgue in Jenkintown. Mrs. Klenk, the first person saved by “Jake” Klenk, is improving.

But “Jake” himself doesn’t want to talk about the heroism evidenced in the list of eight saved. He doesn’t want to talk about the wreck at all. “I’m glad I’m alive,” is his terse comment.

Click the camera icon to see a photo published in the newspaper.8,9
(Daughter) Death5 December 1921Alta was 13 years old when her mother was killed at age 34 in the Bryn Athyn train crash of 5 December 1921.4,1 
Marriage*31 December 1938She married Horace Robert Leary, son of John Arthur Leary and Elizabeth Johnson, on 31 December 1938.1,2,10 
(Wife) Death1989Alta became a widow when Horace Robert Leary died in 1989 at about age 79.10 
Death*18 November 2007She died on 18 November 2007 at the Luther Woods Convalescent Home, Hatboro, Montgomery County, at age 992 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in North and Southampton Churchyard, Churchville, Bucks County.2 

Family

 Horace Robert Leary b. 1 May 1910, d. 1989

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 657. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Alta (Sinkler) Leary, Memorial# 54006431. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Reed Sinkler, Memorial# 54006482.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alice Michener (Heaton) Sinkler, Memorial# 54208668.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 657, reporting her date of birth and also that of her brother Edward Earl, as 4 November 1908 which would have made them twins.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William R. and Alice Sinkler, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1327; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375340. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edward F. and Sarah K. Heaton, Southampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1543; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2097] Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Sunday, 11 December 1921, page 10. Hereinafter cited as Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero.
  9. [S2098] Bryn Athyn Train Crash of 5 December 1921, newspaper photo; Bucks County Courier Times.com, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/article/20131201/…
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Horace R Leary, Memorial# 54006432.

Edward Earle Sinkler1,2,3

b. 4 October 1906, d. 12 February 2004
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Reed Sinkler1,4 b. 25 Oct 1886, d. 11 Mar 1949
Mother*Alice Michener Heaton1,4 b. 7 Aug 1887, d. 5 Dec 1921
Birth*4 October 1906Edward Earle Sinkler was born on 4 October 1906 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,5 
Name VariationHe was often identified as Earle or Earl.1,3 
(Son) Census US 191024 April 1910Earle was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 24 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 114 South Fifth Avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.3 
(Grandson) Census US 19202 January 1920Edward was enumerated with his sister on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in the household of his maternal grandparents, Sarah and Edward F. Heaton, on Second Street Pike, Southampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was 13 years old and attending school.6 
(Son) Train Crash5 December 1921Edward's mother was a passenger, and unfortunately a victim, of the terrible Bryn Athyn train crash, called a "Titanic" disaster, of 5 December 1921. It happened when two passenger trains traveling on a single track of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway collided head-on between the now-defunct Woodmont and Paper Mill stations in Upper Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. One train was heading from Newtown to Philadelphia and the other in the opposite direction. The result was 27 dead, 70 injured, and the casualties included many who burned to death.

The local hero of the event was Jacob B. Klenk who was credited with saving seven lives, one life being that of his sister-in-law, Ethel M. (Yerkes) Klenk, wife of his brother, William F. Klenk.

Below is our transcription of the story of the horrible ordeal published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday , 11 December 1921:

Bryn Athyn Hero Saved Seven Lives : Jacob Klenk Working to Free Eighth Victim When Driven Back, Modest Rescuer’s Hands and Arms Seared; Wants to Forget Wreck

The modest, unsung hero of the Bryn Athyn wreck is, without dispute, Jacob Klenk, of Southampton. Seven persons owe their escape from the fiery furnace of burning cars to Klenk. He was trying to save the eighth when he was driven away by flames, and he saw the victim slip back into the fire, and heard her last despairing shriek.

Klenk, an automobile man, hasn’t much to say about it. In fact, he says “he’d rather not talk about the horrible affair.” He insists that what he did was “only what any real man would have tried to do.”

Klenk left his home in Southampton Monday morning and boarded the ill-fated train from Newtown. When the crash came, he was hurled to the aisle, but was virtually unhurt, and he made his way to an exit. He heard a scream, in which he recognized his sister’s voice, that of Mrs. Ethel Yerkes Klenk. She was injured and scalded about the legs, and “Jake” gathered her into his arms and carried her to a place of safety outside.

Then he went back into the car, and a minute later came out with another woman. Then, a third. The fourth and fifth trips meant the saving of two men. Twice more – another man and another woman saved. Klenk was tiring, but went back to save another – the eighth.
Timbers Hold Victim

Then he heard another voice he recognized – that of Miss Elizabeth Shelmire. She was pinioned, one foot fast in the wreckage, bur she had drawn her body up to an opening in the roof. Klenk grabbed her and pulled, but the timbers held the foot. He tugged at cross-pieces of wood, but without result.

The flames were spreading rapidly. Klenk knew that whatever must be done, must be done within a minute. An axe would have meant the saving of the woman, but no one had an axe, and there was not time to obtain one from the nearest farm house.

Klenk gave one last tug. Then, with his coat ablaze and his hands and arms seared, his hair scorched, he was compelled to jump back from an onrush of flames. He saw Miss Shelmire throw her arms despairingly, heard the final cry of anguish, saw her slip back into the pit of fire.

Miss Shelmire’s body has not been identified. It lies with five others in the “unidentified group” at the Morgue in Jenkintown. Mrs. Klenk, the first person saved by “Jake” Klenk, is improving.

But “Jake” himself doesn’t want to talk about the heroism evidenced in the list of eight saved. He doesn’t want to talk about the wreck at all. “I’m glad I’m alive,” is his terse comment.

Click the camera icon to see a photo published in the newspaper.7,8
(Son) Death5 December 1921Edward was 15 years old when his mother was killed at age 34 in the Bryn Athyn train crash of 5 December 1921.9,4 
Marriage*31 December 1927He married Elizabeth Louise McMurray, daughter of John S. McMurray and Lydia M. Renner, on 31 December 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4,10 
Death*12 February 2004He died on 12 February 2004 in Warminster, Bucks County, at age 9711 
Burial* and was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.5 

Family

 Elizabeth Louise McMurray b. 14 May 1909, d. 2007

Citations

  1. [S1866] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Edward Earle Sinkler on 4 October 1906 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to William Reed Sinkler and Alice Michener Sinkler, citing certificate# 119385, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910, Box 41 and 117901-120750 certificate number range. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 657, reporting his date of birth and also that of his sister, Alta, as 4 November 1908 which would have made them twins. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William R. and Alice Sinkler, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1327; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375340. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 657.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Earle Sinkler, Memorial# 104328711. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edward F. and Sarah K. Heaton, Southampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1543; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 55. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2097] Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Sunday, 11 December 1921, page 10. Hereinafter cited as Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero.
  8. [S2098] Bryn Athyn Train Crash of 5 December 1921, newspaper photo; Bucks County Courier Times.com, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/article/20131201/…
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alice Michener (Heaton) Sinkler, Memorial# 54208668.
  10. [S1817] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Edward E Sinkler and Elizabeth L McMurray in 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, referencing Digital GSU# 4141829. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  11. [S2061] Edward Earle Sinkler Sr. 2004 Death, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, 17 February 2004, page B-9, death of Earle Sinkler Sr. of Warminster on 12 February 2004 at age 97; beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee McMurray), brother of Alta Leary, father of Earle Jr., Wendel, Bruce and Kathleen, 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Hereinafter cited as Edward Earle Sinkler Sr. 2004 Death.

Warren Sinkler1

b. 1889
Birth*1889Warren Sinkler was born about 1889 in Pennsylvania.1 
Census US 1910*25 April 1910Warren Sinkler was enumerated as the head of his household on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 on Kirk Road, Warminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was single, 21 years of age, and a farmer who owned his own farm with a mortgage. Enumerated in his household as boarders, were Edward F. Heaton, his wife Sallie K., and their son Raymond. Edward was 53 years of age and a farm laborer, and Sallie was 49 years of age and worked as a housekeeper for a private family. They had been married for 29 years, and their son, Raymond Heaton, was 12 years old. Also boarding at the Sinkler farm was David Craig, age 14, who was a farm laborer. He and Raymond Heaton had both attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Warren Sinkler, Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1320; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1375333. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

William Reed Sinkler1

b. 25 October 1886, d. 11 March 1949
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William S. Sinkler2
Mother*Harriett Reed2
Birth*25 October 1886William Reed Sinkler was born on 25 October 1886 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*25 June 1905He married Alice Michener Heaton, daughter of Edward Fling Heaton and Sarah K. Sutch, on 25 June 1905.1,3,4 
Census US 1910*24 April 1910Alice and William Reed Sinkler were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 24 April 1910 at 114 South Fifth Avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. William was 23 years of age and the storekeeper of his own hardware store, and Alice was 22 years of age. They rented their home, which was a house, had been married for four year and Alice had given birth to two children who were enumerated with their parents in 1910. Earl was 3 years old and Alta was one. Also residing with the Sinkler family in 1910 was Elizabeth Yerkes, age 23 and born in Pennsylvania, who was recorded as a boarder.5 
(Husband) Train Crash5 December 1921William's wife was a passenger, and unfortunately a victim, of the terrible Bryn Athyn train crash, called a "Titanic" disaster, of 5 December 1921. It happened when two passenger trains traveling on a single track of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway collided head-on between the now-defunct Woodmont and Paper Mill stations in Upper Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. One train was heading from Newtown to Philadelphia and the other in the opposite direction. The result was 27 dead, 70 injured, and the casualties included many who burned to death.

The local hero of the event was Jacob B. Klenk who was credited with saving seven lives, one life being that of his sister-in-law, Ethel M. (Yerkes) Klenk, wife of his brother, William F. Klenk.

Below is our transcription of the story of the horrible ordeal published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday , 11 December 1921:

Bryn Athyn Hero Saved Seven Lives : Jacob Klenk Working to Free Eighth Victim When Driven Back, Modest Rescuer’s Hands and Arms Seared; Wants to Forget Wreck

The modest, unsung hero of the Bryn Athyn wreck is, without dispute, Jacob Klenk, of Southampton. Seven persons owe their escape from the fiery furnace of burning cars to Klenk. He was trying to save the eighth when he was driven away by flames, and he saw the victim slip back into the fire, and heard her last despairing shriek.

Klenk, an automobile man, hasn’t much to say about it. In fact, he says “he’d rather not talk about the horrible affair.” He insists that what he did was “only what any real man would have tried to do.”

Klenk left his home in Southampton Monday morning and boarded the ill-fated train from Newtown. When the crash came, he was hurled to the aisle, but was virtually unhurt, and he made his way to an exit. He heard a scream, in which he recognized his sister’s voice, that of Mrs. Ethel Yerkes Klenk. She was injured and scalded about the legs, and “Jake” gathered her into his arms and carried her to a place of safety outside.

Then he went back into the car, and a minute later came out with another woman. Then, a third. The fourth and fifth trips meant the saving of two men. Twice more – another man and another woman saved. Klenk was tiring, but went back to save another – the eighth.
Timbers Hold Victim

Then he heard another voice he recognized – that of Miss Elizabeth Shelmire. She was pinioned, one foot fast in the wreckage, bur she had drawn her body up to an opening in the roof. Klenk grabbed her and pulled, but the timbers held the foot. He tugged at cross-pieces of wood, but without result.

The flames were spreading rapidly. Klenk knew that whatever must be done, must be done within a minute. An axe would have meant the saving of the woman, but no one had an axe, and there was not time to obtain one from the nearest farm house.

Klenk gave one last tug. Then, with his coat ablaze and his hands and arms seared, his hair scorched, he was compelled to jump back from an onrush of flames. He saw Miss Shelmire throw her arms despairingly, heard the final cry of anguish, saw her slip back into the pit of fire.

Miss Shelmire’s body has not been identified. It lies with five others in the “unidentified group” at the Morgue in Jenkintown. Mrs. Klenk, the first person saved by “Jake” Klenk, is improving.

But “Jake” himself doesn’t want to talk about the heroism evidenced in the list of eight saved. He doesn’t want to talk about the wreck at all. “I’m glad I’m alive,” is his terse comment.

Click the camera icon to see a photo published in the newspaper.6,7
(Husband) Death5 December 1921William became a widower when Alice Michener (Heaton) Sinkler was killed at age 34 in the Bryn Athyn train crash of 5 December 1921.3,4 
Death*11 March 1949He died on 11 March 1949 in Upper Southampton, Davisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 621,2 
Burial*14 March 1949 and was buried on 14 March 1949 in North and Southampton Churchyard, Churchville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,2 

Family

 Alice Michener Heaton b. 7 Aug 1887, d. 5 Dec 1921
Children 1.Edward Earle Sinkler8,4 b. 4 Oct 1906, d. 12 Feb 2004
 2.Alta Sinkler4,9,1 b. 4 Nov 1908, d. 18 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Reed Sinkler, Memorial# 54006482. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Reed Sinkler of Davisville, Bucks County, certificate# 20616, age 62, painter, widowed by Alice M. Sinkler, born on 25 October 1886 in Philadelphia, died on 11 March 1949 in Upper Southampton, Davisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of congestive heart failure due to years of atherosclerotic heart disease of several years, parents William S. Sinkler and Harriett Reed, both born in Philadelphia, burial on 14 March 1949 at Churchville, informant E. Earle Sinkler. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alice Michener (Heaton) Sinkler, Memorial# 54208668.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 657. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William R. and Alice Sinkler, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1327; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375340. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2097] Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Sunday, 11 December 1921, page 10. Hereinafter cited as Jacob B. Klenk, 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck Hero.
  7. [S2098] Bryn Athyn Train Crash of 5 December 1921, newspaper photo; Bucks County Courier Times.com, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/article/20131201/…
  8. [S1866] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Edward Earle Sinkler on 4 October 1906 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to William Reed Sinkler and Alice Michener Sinkler, citing certificate# 119385, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910, Box 41 and 117901-120750 certificate number range. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alta (Sinkler) Leary, Memorial# 54006431.

William S. Sinkler1

Family
Birth*William S. Sinkler was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*He married Harriett Reed.1 

Family

 Harriett Reed
Child 1.William Reed Sinkler+1 b. 25 Oct 1886, d. 11 Mar 1949

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Reed Sinkler of Davisville, Bucks County, certificate# 20616, age 62, painter, widowed by Alice M. Sinkler, born on 25 October 1886 in Philadelphia, died on 11 March 1949 in Upper Southampton, Davisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of congestive heart failure due to years of atherosclerotic heart disease of several years, parents William S. Sinkler and Harriett Reed, both born in Philadelphia, burial on 14 March 1949 at Churchville, informant E. Earle Sinkler. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.

Mary Polly Sisk1,2,3

b. 1798
Family
(Family Member) Name SpellingsVariations in the spelling of the Gillespie surname found in our research included GILLASPIE, GILLASPRY and GILLISPIE.4,5,6,7 
Birth*1798Mary Polly Sisk was born about 1798 in Virginia.1 
Name VariationShe was usually called Polly.2,3 
Marriage*She married, as his second wife, Reverend Enoch Hamrick.3 
Marriage*1843She married second, as his second wife, William Gillespie in 1843 in Braxton County, Virginia.2 
Census US 1850*16 August 1850Polly and William Gillespie were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 16 August 1850 in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. William was 46 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $250, and Polly was 52 years of age. Neither of them was able to read and write. Five children from their previous marriages were enumerated with them in 1850. John Gillespie was 20 years old, was unable to read and write, and worked as a farmer with his father. William's daughter, Rachel, was recorded as 17 years old, although was likely younger, and William's son, Palser, who had attended school within the census year, was likely also younger than his reported age of 13 years. Polly's two daughters, Catharine and Eliza Hamrick, were recorded as ages 20 and 16 years, respectively, were all likely a year or two younger than reported.1 
Census US 1860*12 June 1860Mary and William Gillespie were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 11 and 12 June 1860 near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Braxton County, Virginia. William was 59 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and a personal estate valued at $250, and Mary was 55 years of age. Neither was able to read and write. Two of William's sons from his first marriage were enumerated with them in 1860. John was 27 years of age and not able to read and write, and Palser was 21 years of age. Although no occupation was recorded for either of them, it is likely they worked as farmers with their father.8 

Family 1

 Reverend Enoch Hamrick
Children 1.Catharine Hamrick3 b. 3 May 1831, d. 15 Aug 1915
 2.Eliza Hamrick9 b. 7 Apr 1836, d. 5 Jun 1894

Family 2

 William Gillespie b. 1804

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Polly Gillaspie, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 180b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Gillaspie and Mary Hamrick in 1843 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine (Hamric) Skidmore, Memorial# 96120128. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Griffin and Harriet E. Gillespie, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1756; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0003. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Martin W. and Lydia A. Gillaspie, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 418A; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2532] Family History Library, West Virginia, County marriage records : COLLECTION RECORD, 1776-1971. Marriage records, available online, compiled from abstracts, transcriptions, and originals of West Virginia county marriage records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed: "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", marriage on 15 September 1853 in Braxton County, Virginia, of Elizabeth J Duffield, age 16, born about 1837, daughter of John and Lydia Duffield, and Orlando G "Gillaspy", age 19, born about 1834, son of Adam and Nancy "Gillaspy" referencing "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZF-Q47Q : Fri Aug 18 15:04:46 UTC 2023), Entry for Orlando G "Gillaspy" and Elizabeth J Duffield, 22 Sep 1853; digital images, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, County marriage records : COLLECTION RECORD, 1776-1971.
  7. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Floyd Perkins on 25 June 1928 in Harrison County, West Virginia, married to Frances Davis, son of William Perkins and Rachel Gillispie, referencing FHL Film# 1953438. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  8. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Mary Gillaspie, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Pages: 347-348; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Eliza Barnett on 5 June 1894 in Rockford, Harrison County, West Virginia, age 58, born about 1836 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, daughter of Enoch Hamrick and Mary Hamrick, referencing FHL Film# 1617903.

John Sisney1

Family

Family
Child 1.Ruth Sisney1

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 17. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.

Ruth Sisney1

Family
Father*John Sisney1
Marriage*1 February 1766She married, as his first wife, William Beeson, son of Benjamin Beeson and Elizabeth Hunter, on 1 February 1766 at a New Garden Meeting of Friends, Guilford County, North Carolina.1 

Family

 William Beeson b. 11 Nov 1743

Citations

  1. [S1510] Henry Hart Beeson, A Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Edward Beeson immigrated to America in 1682 or 1684 from Stoke, Lancaster, England and settled in New Castle, Delaware. He married Rachel Pennington and they had four children. He married Elizabeth and they had two children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Texas. Includes index. (Houston, Texas: H.H. Beeson, 1968), page 17. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Beeson - Beason Family.