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Sarah Jane Bobbets

Sarah Jane Bobbets



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Jane BobbetsSarah Jane Bobbets was born in Feb 1839 in Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 May 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Sarah married Daniel W Bell in 1871. Daniel (son of Father Unknown Bell and Mother Unknown Bell) was born on 14 Feb 1832 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Dec 1914 in Wyeth, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Emma Catherine Bell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1872 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Feb 1943 in Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Louisa G Bell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Unnis P. Bell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Bell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Feb 1941 in 1125 North Cameron, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Emma Catherine BellEmma Catherine Bell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born on 9 Feb 1872 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Feb 1943 in Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Emma married Isaac Selvey on 27 Jun 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Isaac (son of Joshua Selvey and Emily Selvey) was born on 22 Sep 1847 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 23 Feb 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living Selvey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Robert Isaac Selvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1984 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 8. Sarah Louisa Selvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Feb 2009 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 9. Samuel A Selvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Apr 1960 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 10. Daniel A Salvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 11. Living Selvey  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Louisa G BellLouisa G Bell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born in Sep 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 4.  Unnis P. BellUnnis P. Bell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born about 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Elizabeth BellElizabeth Bell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) was born on 7 Aug 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Feb 1941 in 1125 North Cameron, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Elizabeth married James A Davis in 1890. James was born in Apr 1867 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Charles A. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Jun 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 13. Frank E Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 14. Daniel W Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Sep 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 15. Living Davis  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 16. Living Davis  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 17. Harriet G Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 18. James Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 19. Mabel S Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 20. Pearl S Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. 21. Alice M Jefferson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Living SelveyLiving Selvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1)

  2. 7.  Robert Isaac SelveyRobert Isaac Selvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 7 Jan 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1984 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Robert married Isabella Palmer on 24 Dec 1931 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Isabella (daughter of Thomas Palmer and Mary Katherine Willard) was born on 16 Sep 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Oct 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.  Sarah Louisa SelveySarah Louisa Selvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 13 Jan 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Feb 2009 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 9.  Samuel A SelveySamuel A Selvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 21 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Apr 1960 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Carolyn Louise Benson. Carolyn (daughter of Samuel Brister Benson and Annie May Ward) was born on 13 Apr 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Sep 1998 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Shyrlee Ann Moore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Oct 2006 in Aliquippa, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 10.  Daniel A SalveyDaniel A Salvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 11.  Living SelveyLiving Selvey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1)

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


  7. 12.  Charles A. DavisCharles A. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Jan 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Jun 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 13.  Frank E DavisFrank E Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Jan 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 14.  Daniel W DavisDaniel W Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Sep 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Daniel married Emily Proctor on 2 Sep 1923 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Emily was born in 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 15.  Living DavisLiving Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1)

  11. 16.  Living DavisLiving Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1)

  12. 17.  Harriet G DavisHarriet G Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Jan 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 18.  James DavisJames Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Aug 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  14. 19.  Mabel S DavisMabel S Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Jan 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  15. 20.  Pearl S DavisPearl S Davis Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Jan 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Pearl married Aaron Henry Corum on 28 Feb 1918 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Aaron (son of Ludwal Corum and Mary Ann Foster) was born in 1896 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living Corum  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Living Corum  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Living Corum  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Oliver Corum  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1921 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Apr 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 27. Mary Corum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Aug 1944 in Quincy, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 28. Amos Corum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jan 1964 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  16. 21.  Alice M JeffersonAlice M Jefferson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in Feb 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Shyrlee Ann MooreShyrlee Ann Moore Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 2.Emma2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 14 May 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Oct 2006 in Aliquippa, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 23.  Living CorumLiving Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1)

  3. 24.  Living CorumLiving Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1)

  4. 25.  Living CorumLiving Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1)

  5. 26.  Oliver CorumOliver Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1921 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Apr 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 27.  Mary CorumMary Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 26 Dec 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Aug 1944 in Quincy, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 28.  Amos CorumAmos Corum Descendancy chart to this point (20.Pearl3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 10 Apr 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jan 1964 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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