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John Molson

John Molson



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John MolsonJohn Molson was born about 1802 in Virginia, USA; died on 1 Dec 1880 in 1316 Marion, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Molson. Elizabeth was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Catharine Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Jane Mary Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Nelson Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Margaret Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. Samuel Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Jan 1887; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Rebecca Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1844 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Amos Molson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Catharine MolsonCatharine Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Marshall Spence, II. Marshall (son of Marshall Spence, I and Mother Unknown Spence) was born on 4 May 1850 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Apr 1907 in 217 North River, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Catharine Rebecca Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 10. Annie E. Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 11. Henry S Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 12. Alverretta Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1930 in 328 Safford Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 13. Forrest E. B. Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1912 in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 14. Alelta Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876.
    7. 15. Margaret Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Jane Mary MolsonJane Mary Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Jane married Daniel Nickens on 18 Sep 1864 in Cheltenham, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. Daniel (son of Father Unknown Nickens and Mother Unknown Nickens) was born on 29 Nov 1835 in Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1914 in 519 Myers street, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Margaret Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1865 in Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Apr 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 17. John Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 18. Rollin H. Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1863 in Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 6 May 1924 in Bressler, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried .
    4. 19. Elizabeth Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1884.
    5. 20. Florence Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1864 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    6. 21. B. H. Nickens  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Nelson MolsonNelson Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Eliza Molson. Eliza was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Margaret MolsonMargaret Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Samuel MolsonSamuel Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Jan 1887; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 7.  Rebecca MolsonRebecca Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1844 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 8.  Amos MolsonAmos Molson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Amos married Catharine Yellots on 29 Dec 1852 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine was born about 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Catharine Rebecca SpenceCatharine Rebecca Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Catharine married Clarence Calvin Dickey on 5 Jul 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Clarence (son of George Calvin Dickey and Lucy McGill) was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Arelda Dickey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 10.  Annie E. SpenceAnnie E. Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Robinson. Husband was born in 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Henry S SpenceHenry S Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 12.  Alverretta SpenceAlverretta Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1930 in 328 Safford Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Alverretta married Frank Brown in 1897. Frank was born in Apr 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Forrest E. B. SpenceForrest E. B. Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1912 in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Forrest married Ella Mae Mckinney on 2 Apr 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ella was born about 1882; died on 18 May 1926 in Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Alelta SpenceAlelta Spence Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born about 1876.

  7. 15.  Margaret SmithMargaret Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in Aug 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 16.  Margaret NickensMargaret Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born in 1865 in Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Apr 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Edward W Demus. Edward (son of Jacob Demas and Rebecca Robinson) was born on 22 Jan 1869 in Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Jan 1900 in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Edna Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1890 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Feb 1946 in New York, New York, USA; was buried on 8 Feb 1946.
    2. 24. Flossie Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Aug 1924 in 651 Cumberland, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 25. Viola G. Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 26. Allen Dale Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Nov 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 27. Edith Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born in in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Allen Dale Demus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Nov 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 17.  John NickensJohn Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born in 1869 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 18.  Rollin H. NickensRollin H. Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Feb 1863 in Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 6 May 1924 in Bressler, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried .

  11. 19.  Elizabeth NickensElizabeth Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born about 1884.

    Elizabeth married Frank Burnett on 13 Sep 1937 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Frank (son of Rufus Burnett and Fannie Grassread) was born on 25 Feb 1896 in Bynum, Chatham, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Jan 1952 in O'Hara, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 20.  Florence NickensFlorence Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Jun 1864 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

    Florence married Abraham Bland in 1882. Abraham was born on 25 Dec 1838 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jan 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Florence G. Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1972.
    2. 29. George Hummel Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Mar 1924 in Benner, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 30. Eugene H Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Aug 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    4. 31. Maurice Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    5. 32. John M Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 33. Morris H Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1880 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 21.  B. H. NickensB. H. Nickens Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jane2, 1.John1)


Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Arelda DickeyArelda Dickey Descendancy chart to this point (9.Catharine3, 2.Catharine2, 1.John1) was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 23.  Edna DemusEdna Demus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Jan 1890 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Feb 1946 in New York, New York, USA; was buried on 8 Feb 1946.

    Family/Spouse: Harold White. Harold was born about 1886 in Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Harold Barnette. Harold was born in 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 24.  Flossie DemusFlossie Demus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Oct 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Aug 1924 in 651 Cumberland, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Emmett Jordan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 25.  Viola G. DemusViola G. Demus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born about 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Viola married Harvey Edward Hill on 20 Jun 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Harvey (son of Charles Hill and Matilda Hill) was born in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 26.  Allen Dale DemusAllen Dale Demus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Apr 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Nov 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 27.  Edith DemusEdith Demus Descendancy chart to this point (16.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born in in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: John B. Bruce. John was born in in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Living Bruce  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 28.  Florence G. BlandFlorence G. Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born about 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1972.

    Florence married Charles Wesley Compton, I on 31 Mar 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Charles (son of Jacob E. Compton and Catharine Compton) was born in Mar 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Charles Wesley Compton, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1910 in Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 36. Fannie Compton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jun 1928 in 1131 Wallace, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 37. Living Compton  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 29.  George Hummel BlandGeorge Hummel Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Sep 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Mar 1924 in Benner, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

    George married Viola Seiple on 17 Jan 1923 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Viola was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 30.  Eugene H BlandEugene H Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born in Jul 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Aug 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

  10. 31.  Maurice BlandMaurice Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jun 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

    Family/Spouse: Minnie Bland. Minnie was born in in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Paul Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Dec 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    2. 39. Howard F Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Oct 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    3. 40. Perry Hummel Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Mar 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
    4. 41. Pauline Bland  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 May 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

  11. 32.  John M BlandJohn M Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Apr 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  12. 33.  Morris H BlandMorris H Bland Descendancy chart to this point (20.Florence3, 3.Jane2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jul 1880 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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