Obituary:
Source: Altoona Mirror 1931 p130
Mrs Edith Crawford
For many years a resident of Altoona, died at her home 432 W Edwin St, Williamsport at 1:50 o'clock Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was born at Curtin on 31 October, 1866 a daughter of Jorias and Lavinia Walker Peese.
She was twice married first to John Bookhamer who died 36 years ago and later to Oliver Crawford, who was killed in a railroad accident 10 years ago. Surviving are 1 son born to the first marriage Ray Bookhamer and an adopted son, Charles Walters both of this city. One son and two daughters to the second marriage: Paul Crawford of Lakemont, Mrs Hazel Crabtree and Mrs Drusilla Larson of Williamsport. Two sisters and 3 brothers Mrs Sarah Simcox of Jersey Shore, Mrs Belle Reninger of Williamsport, John Peese of Milesburg, Andrew Peese of Waverly, NY, and James Peese of New York City.
Mrs Crawford was an active member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of East Juanita until her health failed and retained her membership even after she moved from the city. The body has been brought to the city and she may be viewed at the Giden Funeral Home until 2 o'clock tomorrow when the funeral services will be held with the Rev. W.L. McClure officiating. Internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Spouse #1: Roy Bookhammer ? - 11 Aug 1892
Known children:
Raymond 25 Feb 1888 - 7 Dec 1960 sp Mary Johnson
Charles
Baby
# 2: Calvin N Ross Jun 1852 - ? (not married)
Known Children:
Hazel Carmella 21 Jun 1896 - ? sp Clyde R Crabtree; 4 children
Paul Leonard 24 Dec 1897 - ? sp Jean; 1 known child
Crawford E Jun 1901 - 30 Aug 1901
**Note: Hazel & Paul were adopted by 3rd husband; last name changed to Crawford
Spouse 3: Oliver William Crawford 6 May 1861 - 29 Jan 1915
Known Children:
Myrtle Alma 14 Jan 1905 - 7 Jul 1905
Eva ? - ? (possibly Myrtle Alma)
Drusilla Idella 12 Oct 1909 - 15 May 1982
Stillborn Boy 12 Oct 1909 - 12 Oct 1909
Source: Altoona Mirror 1931 p130
Mrs Edith Crawford
For many years a resident of Altoona, died at her home 432 W Edwin St, Williamsport at 1:50 o'clock Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was born at Curtin on 31 October, 1866 a daughter of Jorias and Lavinia Walker Peese.
She was twice married first to John Bookhamer who died 36 years ago and later to Oliver Crawford, who was killed in a railroad accident 10 years ago. Surviving are 1 son born to the first marriage Ray Bookhamer and an adopted son, Charles Walters both of this city. One son and two daughters to the second marriage: Paul Crawford of Lakemont, Mrs Hazel Crabtree and Mrs Drusilla Larson of Williamsport. Two sisters and 3 brothers Mrs Sarah Simcox of Jersey Shore, Mrs Belle Reninger of Williamsport, John Peese of Milesburg, Andrew Peese of Waverly, NY, and James Peese of New York City.
Mrs Crawford was an active member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of East Juanita until her health failed and retained her membership even after she moved from the city. The body has been brought to the city and she may be viewed at the Giden Funeral Home until 2 o'clock tomorrow when the funeral services will be held with the Rev. W.L. McClure officiating. Internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Spouse #1: Roy Bookhammer ? - 11 Aug 1892
Known children:
Raymond 25 Feb 1888 - 7 Dec 1960 sp Mary Johnson
Charles
Baby
# 2: Calvin N Ross Jun 1852 - ? (not married)
Known Children:
Hazel Carmella 21 Jun 1896 - ? sp Clyde R Crabtree; 4 children
Paul Leonard 24 Dec 1897 - ? sp Jean; 1 known child
Crawford E Jun 1901 - 30 Aug 1901
**Note: Hazel & Paul were adopted by 3rd husband; last name changed to Crawford
Spouse 3: Oliver William Crawford 6 May 1861 - 29 Jan 1915
Known Children:
Myrtle Alma 14 Jan 1905 - 7 Jul 1905
Eva ? - ? (possibly Myrtle Alma)
Drusilla Idella 12 Oct 1909 - 15 May 1982
Stillborn Boy 12 Oct 1909 - 12 Oct 1909
Obituary:
Source: Altoona Mirror 1931 p130
Mrs Edith Crawford
For many years a resident of Altoona, died at her home 432 W Edwin St, Williamsport at 1:50 o'clock Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was born at Curtin on 31 October, 1866 a daughter of Jorias and Lavinia Walker Peese.
She was twice married first to John Bookhamer who died 36 years ago and later to Oliver Crawford, who was killed in a railroad accident 10 years ago. Surviving are 1 son born to the first marriage Ray Bookhamer and an adopted son, Charles Walters both of this city. One son and two daughters to the second marriage: Paul Crawford of Lakemont, Mrs Hazel Crabtree and Mrs Drusilla Larson of Williamsport. Two sisters and 3 brothers Mrs Sarah Simcox of Jersey Shore, Mrs Belle Reninger of Williamsport, John Peese of Milesburg, Andrew Peese of Waverly, NY, and James Peese of New York City.
Mrs Crawford was an active member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of East Juanita until her health failed and retained her membership even after she moved from the city. The body has been brought to the city and she may be viewed at the Giden Funeral Home until 2 o'clock tomorrow when the funeral services will be held with the Rev. W.L. McClure officiating. Internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Spouse #1: Roy Bookhammer ? - 11 Aug 1892
Known children:
Raymond 25 Feb 1888 - 7 Dec 1960 sp Mary Johnson
Charles
Baby
# 2: Calvin N Ross Jun 1852 - ? (not married)
Known Children:
Hazel Carmella 21 Jun 1896 - ? sp Clyde R Crabtree; 4 children
Paul Leonard 24 Dec 1897 - ? sp Jean; 1 known child
Crawford E Jun 1901 - 30 Aug 1901
**Note: Hazel & Paul were adopted by 3rd husband; last name changed to Crawford
Spouse 3: Oliver William Crawford 6 May 1861 - 29 Jan 1915
Known Children:
Myrtle Alma 14 Jan 1905 - 7 Jul 1905
Eva ? - ? (possibly Myrtle Alma)
Drusilla Idella 12 Oct 1909 - 15 May 1982
Stillborn Boy 12 Oct 1909 - 12 Oct 1909
Source: Altoona Mirror 1931 p130
Mrs Edith Crawford
For many years a resident of Altoona, died at her home 432 W Edwin St, Williamsport at 1:50 o'clock Saturday morning of pneumonia. She was born at Curtin on 31 October, 1866 a daughter of Jorias and Lavinia Walker Peese.
She was twice married first to John Bookhamer who died 36 years ago and later to Oliver Crawford, who was killed in a railroad accident 10 years ago. Surviving are 1 son born to the first marriage Ray Bookhamer and an adopted son, Charles Walters both of this city. One son and two daughters to the second marriage: Paul Crawford of Lakemont, Mrs Hazel Crabtree and Mrs Drusilla Larson of Williamsport. Two sisters and 3 brothers Mrs Sarah Simcox of Jersey Shore, Mrs Belle Reninger of Williamsport, John Peese of Milesburg, Andrew Peese of Waverly, NY, and James Peese of New York City.
Mrs Crawford was an active member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of East Juanita until her health failed and retained her membership even after she moved from the city. The body has been brought to the city and she may be viewed at the Giden Funeral Home until 2 o'clock tomorrow when the funeral services will be held with the Rev. W.L. McClure officiating. Internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Spouse #1: Roy Bookhammer ? - 11 Aug 1892
Known children:
Raymond 25 Feb 1888 - 7 Dec 1960 sp Mary Johnson
Charles
Baby
# 2: Calvin N Ross Jun 1852 - ? (not married)
Known Children:
Hazel Carmella 21 Jun 1896 - ? sp Clyde R Crabtree; 4 children
Paul Leonard 24 Dec 1897 - ? sp Jean; 1 known child
Crawford E Jun 1901 - 30 Aug 1901
**Note: Hazel & Paul were adopted by 3rd husband; last name changed to Crawford
Spouse 3: Oliver William Crawford 6 May 1861 - 29 Jan 1915
Known Children:
Myrtle Alma 14 Jan 1905 - 7 Jul 1905
Eva ? - ? (possibly Myrtle Alma)
Drusilla Idella 12 Oct 1909 - 15 May 1982
Stillborn Boy 12 Oct 1909 - 12 Oct 1909
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