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Vachel Catlin

Vachel Catlin



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Vachel CatlinVachel Catlin was born on 8 Apr 1814 in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Dec 1908 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah Jane Butler. Sarah was born on 13 Feb 1822; died on 21 Jan 1886; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1846 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Oct 1930 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Frederick V Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Alfred Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Catharine Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. Ephraim Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Oct 1872 in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William CatlinWilliam Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vachel1) was born on 22 Sep 1846 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Oct 1930 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

    William married Mary Jolliffe in 1868. Mary (daughter of John Jolliffe and Esther Estey) was born on 15 Mar 1847 in Millwood, Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Nov 1929 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Sarah Jane Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1880 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Mar 1966 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 8. George William Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1883 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Feb 1927 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 9. Howell Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 10. Charles Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 11. Anna C. Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1878 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Mar 1954 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 12. Estella Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1869.

  2. 3.  Frederick V CatlinFrederick V Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vachel1) was born in 1854 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 4.  Alfred CatlinAlfred Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vachel1) was born in 1844 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Batch. Mary (daughter of Stephen Batch and Margaret Goe) was born on 5 Oct 1845 in Perryopolis, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Feb 1934 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sarah Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 14. Charles Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 15. Catherine Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 16. Frederick Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 17. George Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Catharine CatlinCatharine Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vachel1) was born in 1852 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Ephraim CatlinEphraim Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vachel1) was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Oct 1872 in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Hannah Rebecca Batch. Hannah (daughter of Stephen Batch and Margaret Goe) was born on 10 Mar 1848 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Oct 1931 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. William Henry Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1867 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jul 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 19. Rose Catlin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1870 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Sarah Jane CatlinSarah Jane Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 19 Apr 1880 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Mar 1966 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Leonard James Brice. Leonard was born on 17 Sep 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Oct 1963 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Marie Jolliffe Brice  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1901 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 May 1987 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 21. Amy J V Brice  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 22. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 24. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 25. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 26. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 27. Living Brice  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  George William CatlinGeorge William Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 27 Feb 1883 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Feb 1927 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 9.  Howell CatlinHowell Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born in Mar 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 10.  Charles CatlinCharles Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 11.  Anna C. CatlinAnna C. Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 11 Apr 1878 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Mar 1954 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Anna married Jerry M. Harris on 6 Mar 1899 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Jerry (son of Lee R Harris and Catherine Conoway) was born on 23 Dec 1875 in Virginia, USA; died on 2 Oct 1926 in Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Stella C Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1900 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Aug 1968 in 212 East 13th, Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 29. Living Harris  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Living Harris  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 31. Living Harris  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  Estella CatlinEstella Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 9 May 1869.

    Estella married Peter Saunders on 8 Sep 1890 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Peter was born on 28 Dec 1861 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 13.  Sarah CatlinSarah Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Alfred2, 1.Vachel1) was born in 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 14.  Charles CatlinCharles Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Alfred2, 1.Vachel1) was born in 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 15.  Catherine CatlinCatherine Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Alfred2, 1.Vachel1) was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 16.  Frederick CatlinFrederick Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Alfred2, 1.Vachel1) was born in 1878 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 17.  George CatlinGeorge Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Alfred2, 1.Vachel1) was born in Apr 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  12. 18.  William Henry CatlinWilliam Henry Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ephraim2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 27 Oct 1867 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jul 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 19.  Rose CatlinRose Catlin Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ephraim2, 1.Vachel1) was born in Feb 1870 in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Marie Jolliffe BriceMarie Jolliffe Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 22 Jun 1901 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 May 1987 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Slyvester Moses Grinage. Slyvester was born in 1901 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Sep 1988 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Bessie Becky Marie Grinage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1928 in McKeesport A, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jun 1988.
    2. 33. Amy Jean Grinage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1925 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; died in 2021.
    3. 34. William Grinage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1933 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Oct 1936 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 35. James Randall Grinage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1928 in McKeesport A, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Sep 2006 in Englewood, Arapahoe, Colorado, United States of America; was buried in 7th and Main streets, Monongahela.
    5. 36. Sylvester Grinage  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1923 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Sep 2005 in Mc Keesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

  2. 21.  Amy J V BriceAmy J V Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 22.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  4. 23.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  5. 24.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  6. 25.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  7. 26.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  8. 27.  Living BriceLiving Brice Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  9. 28.  Stella C HarrisStella C Harris Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anna3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1) was born on 31 Mar 1900 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Aug 1968 in 212 East 13th, Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: William H Higginbotham. William was born about 1903 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 29.  Living HarrisLiving Harris Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anna3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

  11. 30.  Living HarrisLiving Harris Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anna3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)

    Family/Spouse: Living Silas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 31.  Living HarrisLiving Harris Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anna3, 2.William2, 1.Vachel1)



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