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- [S69] Staff, Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout), (Name: Endeavor News; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout). 09DEC2006.
Julia H. Cleary, 100, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium.
She was born Nov. 26, 1906 in Emporium, a daughter of George and Margaret Prechtl Hout. In St. Mark Catholic Church she married Thomas Cleary Sr., who preceded her in death.
She was the last immediate member of her family. Mrs. Cleary graduated from Emporium High School in 1924. In 1971, she retired from Sylvania, where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of the Sylvania Quarter Century Club, the St. Mark Catholic Church, C. D. of A., Rosary Society, the Cursillo and the former Blue Army.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Clark, St. Marys; Mary (James) Laughlin, Emporium; one son, Thomas J. Cleary Jr., Emporium; 11 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Cleary was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, George, Raymond, Leo and Henry Hout; four sisters, Mary Housler, Margaret Specht, Clara Webster and Catherine Hout, and son-in-law, Walter Clark who died Feb. 10, 2000.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church with Rev. Paul S. Siebert as celebrant. Burial was in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, St. Marks Catholic Church, or the Grove House.
Endeavor News. 09DEC2006
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- [S75] Emporium Independent, (Name: Cameron County Historical Society; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: DeCoursey, Catherine (Hout). 06MAY1920.
Catherine Decoursey died at Buffalo on April 17, 1920, at 9:45 p.m., aged 67 years, 3 months and 29 days. She leaves the followign children: James, Frank, Martin, Bertha, Twilla and William; also the following brothers: Michael and George Hout, of Emporium; Charles Hout, of Akron, O., and Martin Hout of Wisconsin. She lived here in Emporium and in Shippen township for many years.
M/M George Hout, Michael and Edward Hout and William Webster, of Emporium, attended the funeral at Buffalo.
Emporium Independent. 06MAR1920
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- [S14] Cameron County Press, (Name: Name: Cameron County Press; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: DeCoursey, John C. 30APR1908.
John C. DeCoursey, aged 67 years, died at Buffalo, on Friday, April 24th, of cancer of the stomach. He leaves a wife - formerly Miss Kate Hout - and a family of nine children - all grown up. The funeral took place at Buffalo on Sunday, interment taking place near Black Rock, beside a sister.
The relatives from this section in attendance at the funeral: Chas. Hout and wife, Geo. Hout and wife, and Edward L. Hout.
DeCoursey had been ill a long time.
Cameron County Press. 30APR1908
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- [S166] Staff, Obituary: Housler, Mary C. (Hout), (Name: Cameron County Echo; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 24JAN1989;), Obituary: Housler, Mary C. (Hout).
1989 - Tuesday, January 24 – Cameron County Echo
MARY C. HOUSLER
Mary C. Housler, 93, of the Guy and Mary Felt Manor died Tuesday, January 10th at the Manor following an extended illness.
Born December 29, 1895 in Emporium, she was a daughter of George and Margaret Prechtl Hout. On January 18, 1916 in Emporium, she married Ray M. Housler, who died February 6, 1973.
A lifelong Emporium area resident, Mrs. Housler resided in Rich Valley for 35 years. She was a member of St. Mark’s Church and the Catholic Daughter of America.
Surviving are three daughters, Helen, Mrs. George Erskine, and Marie Pellam, both of Emporium, and Dorothy, Mrs. Harold Wood of West Chester, Pa.; a son, Raymond C. Housler of Emporium; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and a sister Julia Cleary of Emporium.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Friends were received Thursday, January 12 a the Edward M. Barnett Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Thursday evening. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church with the Rev. William Rice, Paster, as Celebrant. Burial was in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Housler may be made to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor Auxiliary.
Cameron County Historical Society
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- [S173] Staff, Obituary: Hout, Mrs. Charles (Wegemer, Anna Maria), (Name: Cameron County Press; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 24JAN1901;), Obituary: Hout, Mrs. Charles (Wegemer, Anna Maria).
1901 - Thursday, January 24 - Cameron County Press - front page Death's Doings HOUT.
MRS. CHARLES HOUT died Tuesday morning at the old home, West Allegheny avenue, in her 80th year, having been born March 17th, 1821. Mrs. Hout came to Emporium with her late husband, Chas. Hout, many years ago. They reared a large family, five children now living, viz: Martin, Ashiand, Wis.; Chas.,Jr., Michael and George of this place, and one daughter, Mrs. John Decoursey, Shippen, Pa. The funeral will be held from the late residence this evening, when the remains will be taken to St. Marys for interment. Mrs. Hout has been an invalid for many years and almost totally blind.
Cameron County Historical Society
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- [S174] Staff, Obituary: Hout, Charles [1941], (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 08MAY1941;), Obituary: Hout, Charles [1941].
1941 - Thursday, May 8 - Press/Independent - page 4
CHARLES HOUT
Charles Hout, former Emporium resident and well known here where he made his home for many years, died Monday, May 5, at Akron, o. He was 81. Mr. Hout had been employed at the Emporium Iron Works and local tannery for years, later residing in Akron.
Besides his widow, he leaves ten children. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Akron interment will be made at that place. Mr. Hout was a brother to George Hout, Sr., West Sixth Street.
- [S188] Staff, Obituary: Hout, George Sr, (Name: Press Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 20JAN1944;), Obituary: Hout, George Sr.
1944 – Thursday, January 20 – Press/Independent – Page 8
GRIM REAPER TAKES ANOTHER OLD TIMER
In the passing of George Hout, Sr., last Sunday this community lost a citizen who had lived here for nearly 80 years and one who had taken a keen interest in the progress of the community during all these years.
He was born in Clearfield County, February 15, 1863, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hout. His parents moved to this county when he was a pre-school child and he had lived here until his death.
He was employed in the Hercules Powder Company and also in the Local Tannery. He was married to Margaret Brechtl [Prechtl] on January 14, 1889.
For the past three years he had been confined to a wheel chair but kept a cheerful outlook on life. Although and invalid, his death was sudden and unexpected.
He is survived by six children: Henry of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. William (Clara) Webster, Buffalo; Mrs. Floyd (Margaret) Specht, Kenvil, N.J.; Mrs. Ray (Mary) Housler, George Jr., Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary, all of Emporium. Fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held this morning from St. Mark’s Church and interment made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
Cameron County Historical Society
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- [S222] Staff, Obituary: Hout, George Jr, (Name: Press/Independent, The; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 14JAN1971;), Obituary: Hout, George Jr.
1971 – Thursday, January 14 – Press/Independent – page 4
GEORGE HOUT, JR. DIES
AT MAYVIEW HOSPITAL
George Hout, Jr., 72, of 330 West Allegany Avenue, died at the Mayview Hospital, Bridgeviile, following an extended illness.
Mr. Hout was born here December 18, 1898, a song of the late George and Margaret Prectel [Prechtl] Hout, Sr. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Housler, Sr., and Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary, both of Emporium. He was married to the former Frances Grennell Hout who died some years ago.
He was a retired electrician.
He was a member of St. Mark’s Church.
A Mass of resurrection was celebrated in St. Mark’s Church by Fr. Karg Wednesday morning, January 13. Interment followed in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
Friends were received at the Leo E. Egan Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited Tuesday evening.
Cameron County Historical Society.
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- [S226] Staff, Obituary: Hout,Henry C, (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 14DEC1967;), Obituary: Hout, Henry C.
1967 – Thursday, December 14 – Press/Independent – page 4
EMPORIUM NATIVE DIES
IN BRADENTON, FLA.
Henry C. Hout, 78, An Emporium native, died Wednesday, November 29, in Bradenton, Florida.
Mr. Hout was born in Emporium September 10, 1889, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, Sr. he left Emporium as a young man, and lived for many years in Cleveland, Ohio. He had lived in Florida for the past 11 years.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Burgess Steens and two sons, Henry and Charles, all living in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Housler and Mrs. Julia Cleary of Emporium; a brother, George Hout, of Warren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4 in Cleveland and burial was made there.
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- [S168] Emporium Independent, Emporium, Pennsylvania (print edition), Obituary: Hout, Kathryn.
1918 – Thursday, September 18 – Emporium Independent – front page
UNEXPECTED DEATH
Kathryn Hout, the 14-years-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, Died at their home on West Allegheny Avenue early Wednesday morning. She had been suffering from diphtheria, but had recovered from that ailment when she was attacked with indigestion, which caused her death.
Her death was unexpected and the family has the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement.
Cameron County Historical Society
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- [S168] Emporium Independent, Emporium, Pennsylvania (print edition), Obituary: Hout, Leo B.
1919 – Thursday, June 26 – Emporium Independent – front page
LEO B. HOUT DIED AT BUFFALO
Leo B. Hout, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, of Emporium, died on Saturday, June 14, at his home in Buffalo after an illness of several months. Leo was a very fine young man and had a host of friends here who sincerely regret his death. He was born in Emporium on February 18, 1893, and was at the time of his death 26 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age. He lived here till six years ago, when he went to Cleveland and then to Buffalo, where he married Miss Frances Shafer and lived there until the time of his death.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning of last week from the sacred heath Church and interment was made in the Pine Hill R.C. cemetery. The floral pieces were beautiful.
He is survived by his wife, father and mother, three brothers, Henry, George and Raymond, and four sisters, Mrs. William S. Webster, Mrs. Ray Housler, Miss Margaret and Miss Julia, all of Emporium.
The following from town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hout, Mr. Ed. Hout, Mr. George Hout, Jr., Mr. Henry Hout, Mr and Mrs. William S. Webster and son Stanley, Mrs. Ray Housler, and daughter Marie, also Mr. and Mrs. George Prechtl of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Barbara White of Philadelphia.
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- [S15] Press/Independent, (Name: Name: Cameron County Historical Society; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Hout, Michael.
1928 – Thursday, April 26 – Press/Independent – front page
MICHAEL J. HOUT DIED THURSDAY
Well Known Citizen Had Been A Resident of Emporium Over 60 Years
Michael S. Hout passed away at his home at Emporium, Thursday morning at 3 o’clock after a lingering illness of four months. He suffered a paralytic stroke, December 19, and was bedfast until his death, April 19.
He was born August 25, 1850 at Bayern, Germany. He came to this county when he was a year old and settled in Clearfield County. In 1867 he moved to Emporium and has lived here ever since.
In 1886 he was united in marriage to Barbara Keiser and to this union five children were born, two having preceded their parents to the grave. The Surviving children are: Joseph J. Hout, emporium, Frederick G. Hout, Columbus, Ohio, Lawrence M. Hout, Buffalo. He is also survived by the following brothers: Martin Hout, Seattle, Wash., Charles Hout, Akron, Ohio, George Hout, Emporium.
The funeral was held Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mark’s Catholic Church and burial was made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hout, Mrs. W.S. Webster and two sons, Mrs. Frank DeCoursey and daughter of Buffalo, Charles Hout of Akron, O., Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of St. Marys.
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- [S227] Staff, Cameron County Historical Society Obituaries, (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Specht, Margaret (Hout).
1950 – Thursday, April 6 – Press/Independent – page 4
MRS. FLOYD SPECT DIES IN NEW JERSEY
The death of Mrs. Floyd Specht, formerly Margaret Hout, occurred Wednesday, March 29, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Francis Roberts, Wharton, N. J., after a short illness.
She was born in Emporium, January 29, 1901, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, sr. Several years after her marriage to Floyd Specht they were transferred to Kenvil, N.J., by the Hercules Powder Co., where they resided until her death. She had a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her death.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Floyd Specht, two daughters, Miss Julia Specht at home, Mrs. Irene Roberts, and son-in-law Francis of Wharton, N. J. A son Robert preceded her in death. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary of Emporium, and Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Housler of Emporium; two brothers, George Hout of Emporium and Henry Hout of Cleveland, O.; two grandchildren, Patricia Ann Roberts and Robert Francis Roberts of Wharton N.J.
She was brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Cleary, in Emporium and funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Saturday, April 1 at 9 o’clock. Interment was made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
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Press/Independent: 06APR1950
- [S294] Elk County Gazette, Haut, Charles.
Charles Haut
Tuesday, January 2, 1900, at Emporium, Pa., Charles Haut, an old citizen of that town, was found dead in bed. His age was 80 years and 1 month.
In 1892 he celebrated his gold wedding and his wife survives him in her 78th year. Two sons, George and Charles live at Emporium, and one daughter, Kate (Mrs. DeCourcey) who lives at Sizerville, Cameron county, are the other surviving members of the Haut family.
Mr. Haut was brewer by trade and at the one time conducted a brewery at St. Marys. He was in politics an ardent and life long Democrat. He lived for a number of years in Clearfield county, from whence he came to St. Marys, removing to Emporium thirty years ago, where he remained until his death. The remains were brought to St. Marys Thursday evening, January 4, and taken to the home of Mrs. Brechtel on Marius street. Friday morning the funeral took place at St. Marys church and the interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
There were present from Emporium County Commissioner A. Vought, Mr. F. X. Blumel and wife, Miss Mary Gallenmiller, and number of others.
The Elk County Gazette: The Interest of Elk County January 11, 1900
- [S370] St. Luke Catholic Church, Hout, Henry Charles & Dooley, Marie; marriage record.
- [S371] Julia Hout Cleary, Hout, George and Margaret Prechtl.
HOUT, GEORGE AND MARGARET PRECHTL
George Hout, Sr. was born in 1863 in Clearfield, Pa. He died in 1944 and is buried in St. Marks cemetery in Emporium. He married Margaret Prechtl, who was born in 1867, and died in Emporium in 1923 and is buried in St. Marks Cemetery. They had nine children: Henry, born September 10, 1889; Clear, born May 14, 1891; Leo, born February 18, 1893; Mary, born December 29, 1895 (married Ray Housler); George, born November 18, 1898 and died January 10, 1971 (married Frances Grennell 1903-1958); infant Hout died in infancy; Margaret, born 1904; Julia, born November 26, 1906 (married Thomas J. Cleary (see another article); Raymond born in 1909 and died in 1931.
George Hout was born in Clearfield. He moved to St. Marys and eventually to Emporium. He worked in the Climax Powder Works, Hercules Powder Plant, and the Tannery. He lived at 330 East Allegany Avenue. His father bought out his brother Charlie’s interest in the house for $500.00 many years ago. His daughter, Julia Clearly, presently (1989) lives in the same house which has sheltered three generations of Houts.
By Julia Clearly
- [S376] St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, Hout, Henry Charles; Baptismal Certificate.
- [S343] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (Name: National Archives; Location: St. Louis, St. Louis, Misouri, USA;), Hout, John Joseph. World War II Registration Card.
- [S484] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1096; Page: 899; Family History.
- [S483] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2009;).
- [S335] St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, (Location: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States;), Hout, George Bapt Record.
March 8th/63
- [S332] Parish Church of Stralsbach, Marriage Record of Karl Haut and Anna Maria Wegemer.
Marriage Record of Karl HAUT and Anna Maria Wegemer.
Union of Marriage, 22 October 1843 in Stralsbach
Karl Haut, farmer,Catholic, [resident at] Stralsbach [house number] 28, District Court: Kissingen, single. Parents: George Haut and Margaretha Endres, of Poppenroth, already deceased. Born on 22 August 1819 in Poppenroth
Wife: Anna Maria Wegemer, farmer's daughter [residing at] Stralsbach [house number] 28, single. Born on 16 March 1822. Parents: Johann Wegemer and Anna Maria Pfulb, of Stralsbach, already deceased.
Witnesses: Adam Krockel, married at Poppenroth, Mich[ael] Hefegesan, married at Hassenbach.
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