Harold Franklin Meredith & Graydon B. Meredith Sr.

Harold Franklin Meredith (1C2R) died on July 17, 1945 in Florida. Occupation: Employed by American Red Cross Drug Company, Florida. Occupation: Druggist in West Chester.6\ Education: Graduated from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy.

Harold F. Meredith  Harold Franklin Meredith, 38, son of B. Franklin and Agnes M. Rissel Meredith, of Atglen, died in Florida on Monday.  The deceased was born and reared on a farm in West Caln township.  He was graduated from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy and was a druggist in West Chester for several years, before moving to Florida, where he was an employed by the American Red Cross Drug Company.  His parents, who reside in Atglen, and a daughter, Anna Meredith, of Baltimore, survive.  A brother, Paul, of Atglen; a brother. George D. Meredith, U. S. Army stationed at Camp Fanning, Texas, and a sister, Beatrice, wife of Robert Glenn of New York City, are also living. Daily Local News. 7/18/1945. 

Child:

                        Anna (2C1R), who resided in Baltimore, Maryland in July 1945.

 

 

Graydon B. MEREDITH Sr.  (3C2R), resided at 327 W. Union St., West Chester, Pa. in 1966. He was a resident in West Chester, Pa. in 1939.

Child:

            Graydon B.

Mildred Meredith (3C2r) resided in West Chester, Pa. in 1939. She married Wayne L. Battin Jr, son of Wayne L. Battin Sr.

They had one child:

       Wayne L. (4C1R), who also resided in West Chester in 1939

Harold Franklin Meredith & Graydon B. Meredith Sr.

Harold Franklin Meredith (1C2R) died on July 17, 1945 in Florida. Occupation: Employed by American Red Cross Drug Company, Florida. Occupation: Druggist in West Chester.6\ Education: Graduated from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy.

Harold F. Meredith  Harold Franklin Meredith, 38, son of B. Franklin and Agnes M. Rissel Meredith, of Atglen, died in Florida on Monday.  The deceased was born and reared on a farm in West Caln township.  He was graduated from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy and was a druggist in West Chester for several years, before moving to Florida, where he was an employed by the American Red Cross Drug Company.  His parents, who reside in Atglen, and a daughter, Anna Meredith, of Baltimore, survive.  A brother, Paul, of Atglen; a brother. George D. Meredith, U. S. Army stationed at Camp Fanning, Texas, and a sister, Beatrice, wife of Robert Glenn of New York City, are also living. Daily Local News. 7/18/1945. 

Child:

                        Anna (2C1R), who resided in Baltimore, Maryland in July 1945.

 

 

Graydon B. MEREDITH Sr.  (3C2R), resided at 327 W. Union St., West Chester, Pa. in 1966. He was a resident in West Chester, Pa. in 1939.

Child:

            Graydon B.

Mildred Meredith (3C2r) resided in West Chester, Pa. in 1939. She married Wayne L. Battin Jr, son of Wayne L. Battin Sr.

They had one child:

       Wayne L. (4C1R), who also resided in West Chester in 1939

Joseph Evans Meredith 1878

Joseph Evans Meredith (GG Uncle) was born in 1878 and died in 1929, he was 51. He resided in Modena, Pa. in June 1920. About 1900, when Joseph Evans was 22, he married Irene B., who was born in 1874 and died in 1914, she was 40.

They had one child:
Harold F. (1C2R) was born in 1908 and died in Florida on July 16, 1945, he was 37. He resided at 537 S. Walnut, West Chester. Occupation: Salesman.

Meredith - In Florida, on July 16, Harold Franklin Meredith, in the 38th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the Wentz Funeral Home, 342 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, on Saturday, July 21, at 2 p. m. Interment in Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery. Daily Local News. 7/19/1945.


About 1930, when Harold F. was 22, he married Beatrice D. Glenn. She was born in 1905 and died in 1949, she was 44.

Joseph Evans Meredith 1878

Joseph Evans Meredith (GG Uncle) was born in 1878 and died in 1929, he was 51. He resided in Modena, Pa. in June 1920. About 1900, when Joseph Evans was 22, he married Irene B., who was born in 1874 and died in 1914, she was 40.

They had one child:
Harold F. (1C2R) was born in 1908 and died in Florida on July 16, 1945, he was 37. He resided at 537 S. Walnut, West Chester. Occupation: Salesman.

Meredith - In Florida, on July 16, Harold Franklin Meredith, in the 38th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the Wentz Funeral Home, 342 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, on Saturday, July 21, at 2 p. m. Interment in Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery. Daily Local News. 7/19/1945.


About 1930, when Harold F. was 22, he married Beatrice D. Glenn. She was born in 1905 and died in 1949, she was 44.

Benjamin Franklin Meredith II 1872

Benjamin Franklin MEREDITH 2nd (GG Uncle) was born in 1872 in West Caln, Pa. Benjamin Franklin died in His home in Atglen on Junuary 8, 1951, he was 79. He resided in Coatesville, RFD #2, Pa. on August 5, 1905. Occupation: Farmer, served as West Caln township school director, assessor and tax collector at different times. Occupation: Mortgage Clerk in the County Commissioners office in West Chester. Religion: Member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. Alias/AKA: B. Frank, B. Franklin, B. F. Cause of death: After failing health for several years.

He was a witness on the will of James Townsley October 14, 1920.

B. Frank Meredith, Jr., aged 29 years, of Pomeroy, this county, has been reported as missing from his home to the Philadelphia police, and a record of his disappearance was entered upon this docket in detective headquarters yesterday, the detectives and police are now looking for him. Meredith is the son of B. Frank Meredith, a prominent resident of Pomeroy, and he has been missing from his home since Friday. He has for a few weeks been engaged upon extensive excavating work for his Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which is widening its tracks west of Pomeroy, he had purchased a number of horses, carts, harness, hay and straw and other things from dealers, among whom are Vincent Pownall and Coates of Christiana, dealers in Atglen; Mrs. Ferree, of Lenover, Mr. Murphy of Parkesburg, A. H. Palmer, of Pomeroy, Charles Kendig, of Towerville, and others. His investment amounted to many hundred dollars. On Friday Meredith was last seen in Parkesburg. At that place he sold a fine driving horse to Frank Weaver, of Parkesburg, and then took a train for Philadelphia, since which time he has not been heard from. He is supposed to be in Philadelphia. Daily Local News. 3/28/1900.

Searching for a Brother. Pomeroy, March 28, 1900. Editor News;-In to-days Local News, March 28, I notice an article that might be very misleading in regard to my brother, B. Frank Meredith, Jr. I wish to state there are no charges against him, and nothing to keep him from home. My brother disappeared on the afternoon train from Philadelphia, on Friday last, March 23d, and since that time has not been heard from. Yesterday my brother, Joseph E. Meredith, went to Philadelphia, to ask aid of the Chief of police in locating his whereabouts, if possible. My brother is 5 feet 11 inches in height, has blue eyes, dark brown or almost black, curly hair, slight scar on forehead, and is of slender build. At the time last seen he wore a black serge cutaway suit, black broadcloth overcoat, half satin-lined, black derby hat, patent leather shoes, and carried a gold watch attached to black guard chain. Any information in regard to his whereabouts will be most thankfully received. Most respectfully, Ivagene Meredith. Daily Local News. 3/29/1900.

Editor Local News: At-the-Glen; Atglen. My sister, Gene Meredith Sessions, of Hollywood, remarked upon the beauty of the name. We are all reluctant to discard old tradition and names, but in this instance i think it was justifiable, for surely Atglen is more euphonic than either Israel’s Mills or Peningtonville, and appropriate to the borough, as she nestles there in this beautiful glen. As I sit here in my sunny window at our home "Harlam Heights" and look down o're the borough and my gaze wanders to the south valley hills, thence westward beyond the Octorara (a creek second only to the historic Brandywine, which is so dear to the heart and admiration of my friend, W. W. MacElree, Esq.), to where Cooper Ridge Hills join with the south valley hills, thence slowly eastward along the row of beautiful, well kept farms, I am fully convinced that He whose skill as a designer and builder was so magnificent that no human mind or hand can compete, must have visualized the Gardens of Eden when He builded this small area of the universe, and wove into this glen a little of Heaven. Unfortunately my health will not permit me to mingle and get acquainted with many of the borough residents, which I feel is my loss, for I am sure their environment has greatly influenced their lives and characters to such an extent that it would be a pleasure and profitable to me to meet and chat with them. However, I feel that will adjust itself, for surely there are many good Samaritans, who will not pass me by. I do not know how much silver or gold you possess, but I do know you are rich. You are rich because you care Not overmuch for worldly gain, But with your neighbor and gladly share your joy, and with them their pain. Your lives are sweet because you know No envy, malice or hate, but to youth's fare ideals you are true, and you keep the faith inviolate. (Dedicated, November 13, 1944, to my neighbors of Atglen.) B. Franklin Meredith. Daily Local News. 11/17/1944.

B. F. Meredith, a widely known resident of Atglen, died at his home in that place yesterday in his 81st year. he had been in failing health form several years. Mr. Meredith was a son of the late B. F. and Emma Bicking Wilson Meredith and was born in West Caln Township where he spent the greater part of his life. He was a farmer by vocation but had long been prominent in Republican politics. He served West Caln Township as school director at different times, assessor and tax collector at different times, and for a time was mortgage clerk in the County Commissioners office in West Chester. He was a member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Agnes Meredith; two sons, W. Paul Meredith, of West Caln, and G. Douglas Meredith, of Lynchburg, Va. and three grandchildren. Coatesville Record. 6/9/1951.

Meredith - In Atglen, Pa., on Friday, June 8, 1951, B. F. Meredith, husband of Agnes Meredith, in his 80th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the Wentz Funeral Home, 342 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, on Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p. m. Interment in Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery. Coatesville Record. 6/9/1951.

Benjamin Franklin married Agnes M. Rissel. Born in 1884, Agnes M. died in 1957, she was 73.

They had the following children:
W. Paul

George Douglas, (1C2R), who resided in Lynchburg, Va. in June 1951 and resided in Camp Fanning, Texas in July 1945.

Harold Franklin (-1945)
Beatrice (1C2R), who resided in New York City, NY in July 1945. Beatrice married Robert Glenn, who resided in New York City, NY in July 1945.

Benjamin Franklin Meredith II 1872

Benjamin Franklin MEREDITH 2nd (GG Uncle) was born in 1872 in West Caln, Pa. Benjamin Franklin died in His home in Atglen on Junuary 8, 1951, he was 79. He resided in Coatesville, RFD #2, Pa. on August 5, 1905. Occupation: Farmer, served as West Caln township school director, assessor and tax collector at different times. Occupation: Mortgage Clerk in the County Commissioners office in West Chester. Religion: Member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. Alias/AKA: B. Frank, B. Franklin, B. F. Cause of death: After failing health for several years.

He was a witness on the will of James Townsley October 14, 1920.

B. Frank Meredith, Jr., aged 29 years, of Pomeroy, this county, has been reported as missing from his home to the Philadelphia police, and a record of his disappearance was entered upon this docket in detective headquarters yesterday, the detectives and police are now looking for him. Meredith is the son of B. Frank Meredith, a prominent resident of Pomeroy, and he has been missing from his home since Friday. He has for a few weeks been engaged upon extensive excavating work for his Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which is widening its tracks west of Pomeroy, he had purchased a number of horses, carts, harness, hay and straw and other things from dealers, among whom are Vincent Pownall and Coates of Christiana, dealers in Atglen; Mrs. Ferree, of Lenover, Mr. Murphy of Parkesburg, A. H. Palmer, of Pomeroy, Charles Kendig, of Towerville, and others. His investment amounted to many hundred dollars. On Friday Meredith was last seen in Parkesburg. At that place he sold a fine driving horse to Frank Weaver, of Parkesburg, and then took a train for Philadelphia, since which time he has not been heard from. He is supposed to be in Philadelphia. Daily Local News. 3/28/1900.

Searching for a Brother. Pomeroy, March 28, 1900. Editor News;-In to-days Local News, March 28, I notice an article that might be very misleading in regard to my brother, B. Frank Meredith, Jr. I wish to state there are no charges against him, and nothing to keep him from home. My brother disappeared on the afternoon train from Philadelphia, on Friday last, March 23d, and since that time has not been heard from. Yesterday my brother, Joseph E. Meredith, went to Philadelphia, to ask aid of the Chief of police in locating his whereabouts, if possible. My brother is 5 feet 11 inches in height, has blue eyes, dark brown or almost black, curly hair, slight scar on forehead, and is of slender build. At the time last seen he wore a black serge cutaway suit, black broadcloth overcoat, half satin-lined, black derby hat, patent leather shoes, and carried a gold watch attached to black guard chain. Any information in regard to his whereabouts will be most thankfully received. Most respectfully, Ivagene Meredith. Daily Local News. 3/29/1900.

Editor Local News: At-the-Glen; Atglen. My sister, Gene Meredith Sessions, of Hollywood, remarked upon the beauty of the name. We are all reluctant to discard old tradition and names, but in this instance i think it was justifiable, for surely Atglen is more euphonic than either Israel’s Mills or Peningtonville, and appropriate to the borough, as she nestles there in this beautiful glen. As I sit here in my sunny window at our home "Harlam Heights" and look down o're the borough and my gaze wanders to the south valley hills, thence westward beyond the Octorara (a creek second only to the historic Brandywine, which is so dear to the heart and admiration of my friend, W. W. MacElree, Esq.), to where Cooper Ridge Hills join with the south valley hills, thence slowly eastward along the row of beautiful, well kept farms, I am fully convinced that He whose skill as a designer and builder was so magnificent that no human mind or hand can compete, must have visualized the Gardens of Eden when He builded this small area of the universe, and wove into this glen a little of Heaven. Unfortunately my health will not permit me to mingle and get acquainted with many of the borough residents, which I feel is my loss, for I am sure their environment has greatly influenced their lives and characters to such an extent that it would be a pleasure and profitable to me to meet and chat with them. However, I feel that will adjust itself, for surely there are many good Samaritans, who will not pass me by. I do not know how much silver or gold you possess, but I do know you are rich. You are rich because you care Not overmuch for worldly gain, But with your neighbor and gladly share your joy, and with them their pain. Your lives are sweet because you know No envy, malice or hate, but to youth's fare ideals you are true, and you keep the faith inviolate. (Dedicated, November 13, 1944, to my neighbors of Atglen.) B. Franklin Meredith. Daily Local News. 11/17/1944.

B. F. Meredith, a widely known resident of Atglen, died at his home in that place yesterday in his 81st year. he had been in failing health form several years. Mr. Meredith was a son of the late B. F. and Emma Bicking Wilson Meredith and was born in West Caln Township where he spent the greater part of his life. He was a farmer by vocation but had long been prominent in Republican politics. He served West Caln Township as school director at different times, assessor and tax collector at different times, and for a time was mortgage clerk in the County Commissioners office in West Chester. He was a member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Agnes Meredith; two sons, W. Paul Meredith, of West Caln, and G. Douglas Meredith, of Lynchburg, Va. and three grandchildren. Coatesville Record. 6/9/1951.

Meredith - In Atglen, Pa., on Friday, June 8, 1951, B. F. Meredith, husband of Agnes Meredith, in his 80th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the Wentz Funeral Home, 342 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, on Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p. m. Interment in Upper Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery. Coatesville Record. 6/9/1951.

Benjamin Franklin married Agnes M. Rissel. Born in 1884, Agnes M. died in 1957, she was 73.

They had the following children:
W. Paul

George Douglas, (1C2R), who resided in Lynchburg, Va. in June 1951 and resided in Camp Fanning, Texas in July 1945.

Harold Franklin (-1945)
Beatrice (1C2R), who resided in New York City, NY in July 1945. Beatrice married Robert Glenn, who resided in New York City, NY in July 1945.