Please note that there are many variances in name spelling. If you are researching genealogy, please remember to try several variations of the name. Also remember that many names were changed upon arriving in America. For example, Johanson, Johannsson, Josenberg, etc. may have been changed to Johnson. Maja may have been changed to Mary. Erikksson may have been changed to Erickson. Remember to try several variations of both first names and last names. If possible, try to reference other documents that may list parents names. When in question, it's usually best to look at the parents names to try to determine if the person you're looking for is the same one as listed on these pages. There also seems to be differences in records, depending upon who is giving the information. Some may be as minor as a man reporting his occupation as a miner, while his son's application lists his father's occupation as a clay miner. Others can be more difficult when a woman lists her birthplace as Grassflat but on her daughter's marriage application, she lists her mother's birthplace as Peale. When the birthplace is in question, it's usually best to obtain a birth record from the Vital Records Office.
The people listed on this page have a Grassflat, Peale or immediately surrounding area, connection.
Pearce, Ruth Genevieve
Birthdate: November 11, 1920
Birthplace: Peale, PA
Death Date: Friday, April 6, 2007
Place of Death: Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian Homes, Philipsburg, PA
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Burial: Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Strange and Weaver Funeral Service in Morrisdale, PA.
Life: Married Calvin Pearce, who died August 7, 2006, on December 15, 1938. Ruth's family lived in Peale at least for a time. Ruth also most recently lived in Philipsburg.
Family: Husband: Calvin Pearce Parents: Howard and Ruth Dingey Holt Brothers: Owen Holt of Maine, Richard Holt, Robert Holt, Jack Holt, William Holt Sisters: Twila Bumgardner Children: Nancy L. Smith (married Jerry L. Smith) of Morrisdale, PA, Thomas L. Pearce Daughter-in-law: Rose Marie Pearce of Kylertown, PA Brother-in-law: Samuel Pearce of Kylertown, PA Grandchildren: Ruth had 7 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Reference: Philipsburg Journal, Friday, April 13, 2007, Page 10, Obituaries
Pepper, Fred
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Family: Wife: Mary
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Pepper, Mary
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Peterson, Dully
Birthdate: 1871
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Life: Resided in Peale, PA
Family: Husband: Gust Jonson Parents: John and Gustave Peterson
Reference: Marriage License Application
Peterson, Julia
Birthdate: 1867/1868
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Life: Lived in Peale, PA
Family: Husband: L.J. Olson Parents: P.N. and Anna Peterson
Reference: Marriage License Application
Pillot, Victor Charles
Birthdate: 1920/1921
Birthplace: Munson, PA
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Life: Occupation: Laborer
Family: Parents: Joseph and Veronica Pillot Wife: Elizabeth Marie Barquist
Reference: Nephew, Dennis Barquist, Marriage License Application
Platt, George H.
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Death Date: January 1, 1887
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Life: Mining Foreman, Explosives Engineer
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Prokop, John
Birthdate: May 10, 1914
Birthplace: Czecho-Slovakia
Death Date: August, 1978
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Life: Occupation: Miner, resided in Grassflat, PA
Family: Wife: Evelyn Margaret Johnson Parents: George and Mary (Yurco) Prokop Children: June Prokop, John Prokop, Jr.
Reference: Marriage License Application, Jeff Feldmeier
Pryde, William, Sr.
Birthdate: Approximately 1860's
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Death Date: 1939
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Life: William Pryde, Sr. lived in Peale during the week and went home (to Black Moshannon) on weekends. William worked in the Clay Mines until some time in the 1930's.
Family: Children: William Pryde, Jr.
Reference: William's nephew, Joe Miller, of Black Moshannon.
Pryde, William, Jr.
Birthdate: Approximately 1903
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Death Date: 2002
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Life: William Pryde, Jr. lived in Peale during the week and went home (to Black Moshannon) on weekends. William worked in the Clay Mines until some time in the 1930's.
Family: Parents: William Pryde, Sr.
Reference: William's nephew, Joe Miller, of Black Moshannon.
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