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Katherine Irene Hout

Katherine Irene Hout

Female 1905 - 1918  (13 years)


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  • Name Katherine Irene Hout  [1, 2] 
    Birth 6 Mar 1905  Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 18 Sep 1918  Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Burial 19 Sep 1918  Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I306  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father George John Hout,   b. 15 Feb 1863, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1944, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Margaret Anna Prechtl,   b. 9 Apr 1867, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Aug 1923, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 14 Jan 1889  Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F430  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [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
      HFA: 09DEC2006

    2. [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
      HFA


    3. [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
      HFA