John Eugene Conover Sr. was born circa 1921 at New York. He was the son of Harold Eugene Conover and Loretta (Unknown). John married (Unknown) (Unknown).
     

      Adelaide Conover was born circa 1925 at New York. She was the daughter of Harold Eugene Conover and Loretta (Unknown).

      Helen Conover was born circa 1929 at New York. She was the daughter of Harold Eugene Conover and Loretta (Unknown).

     (Unknown) married John Eugene Conover Sr., son of Harold Eugene Conover and Loretta (Unknown).

      Garrett Conover was born circa 1808 at New York. Garrett married Mary (Unknown).
     

The distinguished house of Conover Brothers, consist­ing of J. Frank Conover and George H. Conover, was established in 1870, as dealers in pianos and musical merchandise, at Kansas City, Mo., and soon acquired a wide reputation and a large business in highgrade in­struments. Ten years later they began the manufacture of pianos, the senior member returning to New York for that purpose, while his brother conducted their Western business. They retailed nearly all of their own production until 1885, when they began offering their pianos to the trade. Their business grew rapidly, the pianos meeting with general appreciation, and established for them­selves a great prestige in a surprisingly short period, so that today the Conover Brothers' pianos are recognized as a strong factor in the piano trade. In January, 1889, they sold their Western business, and G. H. Conover removed to New York to engage permanently with his brother in manufacturing.

Conover Brothers are of Holland extraction, and were born in Mount Morris, Livingston County, N. Y.—J. Frank on January 31st, 1843, and G. H. June 20th, 1844. Their father, Garret Conover, believed in giving his boys a practical education more adapted to their bent than farming ; therefore George was sent to Oberlin College, and Frank, possessing a natural talent for music, was thoroughly educated for the musical profession, under the tutorage of a German master named Nothnagel. Yet his father was anxious that he should prepare himself for the more promising occupation of merchant or manufacturer, and finally arranged with the late Mr. Albeit Weber to personally train him in the art of piano-making. Educated as a musician, skilled as a mechanic, and with an experience as a dealer in handling high-class pianos, Mr. J. Frank Conover is an unusually wellequipped member of the piano trade.

Mr. J. Frank Conover having turned his attention to the improvement of the instruments of the firm with which he is identified, the result was that the general excellence of the Conover piano began to win high encomiums from the musical profession and press. Their wholesale business grew, and their name became known widely in New York. Meanwhile, Mr. J. Frank Conover had practically drawn every scale and prepared every pattern and model used in producing the first instruments, which function he fills today, in addition to being an inventor of an uncommon type. It is only ten years ago since Conover Brothers estabfished a manufactory in New York, and within this period they have won popularity and are an aggres­sive and progressive element in the realm of piano making.

Within a recent period they have introduced many new improvements in the acoustics and mechanical departments of their instruments, and have developed to a high point of efficacy in this connection a new method of stringing and " scaling," by which they claim to have accomplished a positive reform in overstringing besides improving piano tone quality. I may point out the fact that for many years European makers have hesitated to accept overstringing very generally, owing to the break in tone quality or timbre between the under and overstrung sections of the scale, but to all appearances it seems as if the new Conover method of stringing and acoustics illustrated in their upright grand scale on another page is the " missing link" in this respect. The cut given exemplifies the Conover Brothers ingenious "duplex bridge with auxil­iary vibrators," for which several patents have been taken out from 1878 up to 1884. These improvements are applied in their grand scale, for the purpose indicated. Messrs. Conover Brothers on request have written to explain the object of these innovations from their standpoint, They say : " Our object is to har­monize the quality of tone in the scale where the steel strings and the wrapped or bass strings meet, which is technically called the transition of the scale. The duplex bridge and auxiliary vibrators adjusted at the end of the understrung and overstrung sections illustrated in the drawings accomplish this result by qualifying and giving to the two sections referred to a uniform quality, aside from giving greater elasticity and vibratory power to the sounding-board. The result is a powerful though refined tone of a charming singing quality." Debain, of Paris, and Pleyel, I may point out, sought to reach this point of uniformity years ago in overstrung scales by tone deflectors placed in proximity to the bass section, so as to refract the sound waves of the bass strings into an approximate line with the underlying section ; but the result was failure in both cases, for the reason that the cups" used for the purpose imparted to the bass strings a new timbre and character. It has evidently been reserved for Mr. J. Frank Conover to accomplish what so many eminent thinkers and manufacturers have been striving to attain for many years.

For more than two years they have been testing an original method of stringing by the use of a " hollow steel tuning pin." This is shown in two sectional drawings elsewhere. The Conover hollow steel tuning-pin is a hollow pin made so as to fit closely on a stud, the latter being cast permanently in the plate, which is rigidly adjusted on the wrest-plank throughout. The pin has a slot in its side through which the string is carried, and when placed on the stud, and tightened by means of the tuning-hammer, an unyielding and firm grip is given to the pin, both the stud and pin producing this result by frictional sympathy. The effect is, however, apparent to practical readers. While the scheme is plausible, Conover Brothers will not adopt it for general use until they have proved beyond question by actual test whether it is an improvement in every sense, and superior to the general method, so as to warrant the extra cost of its adoption. In this respect they are a conservative firm.

The Conover upright action is yet another specialty that this firm take particular pride in pointing to. Their improvement here consists—as shown in the drawing given—of a small hook centred on the top of the jack. To use Conovers Brothers' language in exemplification "The improvement consists in removing from the cus tomary French action the slender tapes and wires to which they are attached and substituting for their use a permanent metal hook centred in the top of the jack, which catches in the slot of the butt and keeps the jack in close proximity to the knuckle, modifying the touch and adding durability to the action."

Other patented specialities in use in those excellent instruments are a "telescopic lamp bracket" adjusted on the righthand end of the piano, which is a most ingenious and useful appliance ; also an "automatic music desk," which has many admirable characteristics above those in general use. Their " metallic action rail " is another patented improvement for securing rigidity and precision to the position of the action in connection with the plate and back. The advantages of the foregoing improvements can be easily estimated, and need no de­tailed explanation.

This progressive house was organized as a stock company under the laws of the State of New York in 1887, and has a large financial backing, with which it intends to promote the name and fortunes of the business in an aggressive manner throughout. It has emphatically shown in a few years, by experiment and technical endeavor, a desire to add to the development of the piano, rather than sit still and he content with accepted principles. In this respect Conover Brothers are entitled to due recognition.

      Mary (Unknown) was born circa 1823 at Ohio. Mary married Garrett Conover.

      James Frank Conover was born on Jan 31, 1843 at Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. He was the son of Garrett Conover and Mary (Unknown).
     James Frank Conover was also known as J. Frank Conover.

      George H. Conover was born on Jun 20, 1844 at Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. He was the son of Garrett Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Jerome Conover was born circa 1847 at New York. He was the son of Garrett Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Clarence Conover was born circa 1855 at Ohio. He was the son of Garrett Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Julia Conover was born circa 1859 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Garrett Conover and Mary (Unknown).

     Frances married Hors Bentley.

      Nancy Elizabeth Hill was born in May, 1850. She was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis. Nancy Elizabeth Hill died on May 6, 1852.

      Lucretia Hill was born in 1852. She was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis. Lucretia Hill died on May 6, 1852.

      Julia Ann Hill was born on Mar 21, 1857. She was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis. Julia Ann Hill died on Mar 25, 1857.

      George Newton Hill was born in 1858. He was the son of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis. George Newton Hill died on Nov 8, 1860.

      Mary Ellen Hill was born on Sep 1, 1863 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis.
     In the census on Jun 17, 1870 Mary Ellen Hill was named Ella Hill.

      Lucus Hill was born in 1853 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of John S. Hill and Mary V. Van Voorhis.

     William married Mary (Unknown).

     Mary married William Powell.

      John Donald Powell was born on Jun 20, 1931 at Union Twp., Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. John Donald Powell died on Jul 6, 1978 at Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 47. John was buried at West Newton Cemetery, West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

      Bernice Irend Powell was born on Apr 1, 1919 at Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. Bernice married William Burley Oates, son of William W. Oates and Mary Louise Moyers. Bernice Irend Powell died on Nov 16, 2008 at Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 89. Bernice was buried at Mingo Creek Prespytrian Church Cemetery, Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
     

Bernice Powell Oates

Active First Presbyterian Church member

Bernice Powell Oates, 89, of Monongahela, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.

She was born April 1, 1919, in Finleyville, a daughter of Albert and Mary Yant Powell.

A homemaker, she was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in Monongahela, where she held many offices.

Mrs. Oates was a member of White Shrine of Jeruselum, Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and Ginger Hill Grange.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marion L. and John Sr. Segursky of Victory Hill and Karen L. and Dale Kaufman of Elrama; 10 grandchildren, William Jr., James and Robert Oates, Kimberly Becker, Susan Ferree, John Jr. and Dean Segursky, Dianna and Richard Kaufman and Colleen Fulkerson; and nine great- grandchildren.

Deceased are her husband, William B. Oates, who died June 1, 1986; a son, William A. Oates Sr; and four brothers, Albert, Linton, George and Donald Powell.

Friends will be received from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, in First Presbyterian Church, 6th and Main streets, Monongahela, with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Mingo Church Cemetery, Finleyville. Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.

      William Linton Powell was born on Dec 12, 1922 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. William married Marion Caldwell Neill. William Linton Powell died in 1988 at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania.

      Albert Eugene Powell was born on Aug 9, 1926 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. Albert Eugene Powell died in 1945 at France. Albert was buried at Epanol, France. He died in Feb, 2000 at age 73.

      George Clair Powell was born on Oct 12, 1929 at Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. George Clair Powell died on Apr 22, 2004 his last known address was at Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, according to the Social Security Death Index. George was buried at James Chapel Cemetery, Finleyville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
     

George C. Powell 74, of Finleyville, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp. He was born October 12, 1929 in Finleyville, a son of the late Albert and Mary (Yant) Powell. Mr. Powell was retired as a mechanic with Duquesne light Co. in Elrama. He served in the 28th Division, Company A of the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Powell was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church Finleyville, Ginger Hill Grange #1549, Henry M. Phillips Lodge Number 337 F&A.M. in Monongahela, the Syria Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. of Pittsburgh and A.A.S.R. Valley of Pittsburgh, Tall Cedars of Lebanon #138 and the American Legion Post 613 in Finleyville. Surviving are his wife Millicent Furlong Powell; two sons, Albert and George Powell Jr. both of Finleyville; a daughter, Kathy Marcus of Harrod, OH; a sister Bernice Oates of Monongahela; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, Supervisor, 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville. Additional visitation from 12 noon until 1 pm, time of services Saturday April 24, 2004 at Pleasant View Church, Finleyville. Interment James Chapel Cemetery, Finleyville. Memorial contributions to Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 172 Coal Bluff Rd., Finleyville, PA 15332.

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      Marion Caldwell Neill was born on Nov 10, 1918. Marion married William Linton Powell, son of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. Marion Caldwell Neill died in Nov, 1973 at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania.

     (Unknown) Powell was the son of William Linton Powell and Marion Caldwell Neill.

      Marilyn Gay Powell was born on Dec 26, 1946. She was the daughter of William Linton Powell and Marion Caldwell Neill. Marilyn Gay Powell died in 1950.

      William Burley Oates was born on Jul 26, 1916. He was the son of William W. Oates and Mary Louise Moyers. William married Bernice Irend Powell, daughter of Albert Powell and Mary Marion Yant. William Burley Oates died on Jun 1, 1986 at Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 69.

     William married Mary Louise Moyers.

     Mary married William W. Oates.

     Samuel married M. Minerva Stilley.

     M. married Samuel S. Sickman.

      James Sickman was born on Sep 1, 1915 at Ohio. He was the son of George Jackson Sickman and Floretta Yant. James Sickman died in Dec, 1980 at age 65.

      James F. Yant was born circa 1903 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy. James married Edna L. Van Stern circa 1929.

      Edna L. Van Stern was born on Aug 3, 1903 at Pennsylvania. Edna married James F. Yant, son of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy, circa 1929. Edna L. Van Stern died in Sep, 1994 at age 91.

     Joanna Yant was the daughter of James F. Yant and Edna L. Van Stern. Joanna married Martin Brown.

     Martin married Joanna Yant, daughter of James F. Yant and Edna L. Van Stern.

      Grace Yant was born circa 1913 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy. Grace married John French.

     John married Grace Yant, daughter of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy.

      Ruth Yant was born circa 1918 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy. Ruth married Charles Critchley.

     Charles married Ruth Yant, daughter of Harvey Aaron Yant and Anna Murphy.

     Abraham married Isabelle Ringland.

     Isabelle married Abraham Frye.

      Cora Phillips was born on Feb 22, 1861 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Phillips and Mary E. Riggs. Cora married Jonathan D. Swagler on Feb 17, 1897. Cora married Frank Van Voorhis, son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye, on Jun 27, 1905 at Liberty, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; no issue.

      Jonathan D. Swagler was born on Feb 3, 1861. Jonathan married Cora Phillips, daughter of William Phillips and Mary E. Riggs, on Feb 17, 1897.

     William married Mary E. Riggs.

     Mary married William Phillips.

      Coretta Van Voorhis was born on Dec 6, 1860 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. Coretta Van Voorhis died on Jun 15, 1864 at age 3. Coretta was buried at Samuel Frye Family Cemetery, Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      Isabella Fry Van Voorhis was born on Apr 20, 1863 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. Isabella Fry Van Voorhis died on May 31, 1864 at age 1. Isabella was buried at Samuel Frye Family Cemetery, Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      Van Van Voorhis was born on Mar 3, 1863 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. Van Van Voorhis died in 1892 at Bolivia.
     

     Miranda married Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis, son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. Miranda May Uhl was born on Jun 6, 1889. She died on Jun 6, 1905 at age 16.

     Laura married Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis, son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye.

      William Abraham Van Voorhis was born on Jul 9, 1872 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. William Abraham Van Voorhis died on Dec 11, 1876 at age 4. William was buried at Samuel Frye Family Cemetery, Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      Cora Estelle Van Voorhis was born on Apr 11, 1874 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. Cora Estelle Van Voorhis died on Aug 30, 1875 at age 1. Cora was buried at Samuel Frye Family Cemetery, Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      (Unknown) Van Voorhis was born on Aug 1, 1877 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye. (Unknown) Van Voorhis died on Aug 15, 1877.

      Burton Freeman Gardner was born circa 1860 at Massachusetts. Burton married Vera V. Van Voorhis, daughter of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye, on Feb 19, 1918 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; no issue. Burton Freeman Gardner died in Apr, 1957 at Pinellas County, Florida.

      Bonnie M. Barton Neal was born on Jul 18, 1892 at Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of William Buckner Neal and Martha Ann Tennessee Witt. Bonnie married Newton Coerte Van Voorhis, son of Elgy Theodore Van Voorhis and Isabelle Frye, on May 23, 1916 at Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Bonnie M. Barton Neal died on Feb 7, 1988 at Tarrant County, Texas, at age 95.

      Mary Katherine Van Voorhis was born on Jul 28, 1917 at Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Newton Coerte Van Voorhis and Bonnie M. Barton Neal. Mary Katherine Van Voorhis died at Texas.
     She was also known as Mary Catherine Van Voorhis. In the census on Apr 10, 1930 Mary Katherine Van Voorhis was named Katharine Van Voorhis.
She resided at at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, in 1941.

      Newton Coerte Van Voorhis Jr. was born on Sep 18, 1924 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. He was born on Sep 18, 1924 at Shady Shores, Denton County, Texas. He was the son of Newton Coerte Van Voorhis and Bonnie M. Barton Neal. Newton married Dorothy Mae Williams. Newton Coerte Van Voorhis Jr. died on Sep 19, 2004 at Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 80.

      Dorothy Mae Williams was born circa Sep, 1924. Dorothy married Newton Coerte Van Voorhis Jr., son of Newton Coerte Van Voorhis and Bonnie M. Barton Neal.

     William married Martha Ann Tennessee Witt.

     Martha married William Buckner Neal.

      Gary Dale Van Voorhis was born on Jul 9, 1958 at Denton County, Texas. He was the son of Newton Coerte Van Voorhis Jr. and Dorothy Mae Williams.

      Holi Lynn Van Voorhis was born on Dec 19, 1962 at Tarrant County, Texas. She was the daughter of Newton Coerte Van Voorhis Jr. and Dorothy Mae Williams.

      Anna Adams was born on Mar 7, 1839. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Anna Adams died on Feb 28, 1844 at age 4.

      Sarah Adams was born on Sep 22, 1840 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Evalina Adams was born on Apr 30, 1844 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Evalina Adams died in Jun, 1865 at age 21.

      John L. Adams was born on Mar 11, 1846 at Ohio. He was the son of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. John married Mary Senior on Dec 29, 1880.

     Mary married John L. Adams, son of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis, on Dec 29, 1880.

      Virginia Adams was born on Dec 6, 1847 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Anna J. Adams was born on May 17, 1852. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Anna J. Adams died on May 25, 1855 at age 3.

     Littleton married Anne Chunn.

     Anne married Littleton Adams.

      Edwin Van Voorhes was born on Jan 20, 1872. He was the son of Isaac Samuel Van Voorhis and Mary Adams. Edwin Van Voorhes died on Feb 20, 1872.

      Edgar Clay Van Voorhis was born on Feb 12, 1873. He was the son of Isaac Samuel Van Voorhis and Mary Adams. Edgar Clay Van Voorhis died on Dec 8, 1876 at age 3.
     He was also known as Edgar Clayton Van Voorhis.

      Samuel Van Voorhis was born on Aug 29, 1877. He was the son of Isaac Samuel Van Voorhis and Mary Adams. Samuel Van Voorhis died on Aug 16, 1879 at age 1.

      Edith Van Voorhis was born on Sep 27, 1880. She was the daughter of Isaac Samuel Van Voorhis and Mary Adams.

      Grace Prescott was born on Jun 4, 1880. She died young after Jun 4, 1880. She was the daughter of George W. Prescott and Nancy Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Grace Morgan was born on Mar 6, 1875. She was the daughter of Lloyd Morgan and Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis. Grace married Warren Gilbert Reynolds on Oct 6, 1897 at Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri.

      Warren Gilbert Reynolds was born circa 1871. Warren married Grace Morgan, daughter of Lloyd Morgan and Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis, on Oct 6, 1897 at Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri.

      Lelia Morgan was born on Jun 26, 1876. She was the daughter of Lloyd Morgan and Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis. Lelia married George Sitler on Mar 7, 1902. Lelia Morgan died on Jul 8, 1933 at age 57.

     George married Lelia Morgan, daughter of Lloyd Morgan and Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis, on Mar 7, 1902.

      Jehu West was born on Mar 29, 1851 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Jonathan West and Mary Anne Gregg. Jehu married Sarah Jane Huggins on Jan 28, 1872 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. Jehu married Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis, daughter of Newton Van Voorhis and Nancy Cooper. Jehu married Cora Louise Newkirk circa 1905. Jehu West died on Aug 13, 1940 at age 89. Jehu was buried at Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.

      Winifred West West was born in May, 1893 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Jehu West and Sarah Cassa Van Voorhis.

     Jonathan married Mary Anne Gregg.

     Mary married Jonathan West.

      Sarah Jane Huggins was born circa 1855 at Pennsylvania. Sarah married Jehu West, son of Jonathan West and Mary Anne Gregg, on Jan 28, 1872 at Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      Cora Louise Newkirk was born on Feb 12, 1869 at Sumner County, Tennessee. Cora married Jehu West, son of Jonathan West and Mary Anne Gregg, circa 1905. Cora Louise Newkirk died on Sep 6, 1935 at age 66. Cora was buried at Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.

      Olive Ruth Reynolds was born on Jun 27, 1900 at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Warren Gilbert Reynolds and Grace Morgan.

      James Morris was born on Sep 15, 1903. James married Lillian W. Moore, daughter of James Lorell Moore and Lillian Belle Van Voorhis, on Sep 25, 1926.

      Henry John Van Voorhis was born circa 1923 at Kansas. He was the son of John Abraham Van Voorhis and Sarah Frye. Henry John Van Voorhis died on Jun 18, 1937 at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.