Dulls of Bedford

Dulls of Bedford

Bedford Gazette July 28, 1905

Mrs. Caroline Carson.

Mrs. Caroline Carson died at the home of her son, Richard W. Carson, near New Paris, on July 23, aged 84 years, five months, and 29 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Blackburn and the the oldest of a family of eight children. She was a member of the M. E. Church for many years and attended a long as her health would permit. She first married John Dull and afterwards Nathan Carson. Two children were born to the first husband and two to the last. All are dead but the above son. Her funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church by her pastor, Rev. J. Gulden. The pallbearers of this aged lady were Martin Hinton, James B. Stultz, Joseph A. Hiner, Albert Kirzey, Joseph O. Reuzer and David Mann. Her remains were laid to rest in the Baptist Cemetery.

The engagement has been announced of Miss Rebecca Corley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Corley of New Buena Vista and Mr. Clarence Dull, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dull, New Buena Vista. The wedding will take place in the spring. (Source: Bedford Gazette, February 13, 1925)

Fred W. Suder, s/o Harry S. and Mary Ida (Fair) Suder, was b. 1 Nov 1911 in New Buena Vista; m. Sara E. Dull, who d. 26 May 1977; d. 11 Sep 1992 in Bedford Co.; bur. Dry Ridge Cemetery, Manns Choice RD. (Source: Bedford Gazette, 12 Sep 1992; my abstract of obituary.)

Kathryn E. Onstead, d/o Adam and Ada (Dull) Onstead, was b. 12 Dec 1910 in Bedford Co., d. as Kathryn E. Carver 22 Dec 1992 at Windber Hosp.; bur. Daley Cemetery. (Source: Bedford Gazette, 24 Dec 1992; my abstract of obituary.)

L. Clair Long, s/o Elmer J. and Elizabeth (Brown) Long, was b. 13 Jan 1911 in Imler; ch: Sally E. Walter, Ronald C., Dawn R. Dull, Robert W., Donald Darle; d. 5 Nov 1992 in Bedford Co.; bur. Bedford Co. Memorial Park. (Source: Bedford Gazette, 6 Nov 1992; obituary, my abstract of original.)

George Kimmell died at his home in Napier Township --remainder of sentence unreadable--. He was a son of Jacob and Mary Kimmell, both deceased. Mr. Kimmell was born February 26, 1866 and on April 19, 1886 was united in marriage to Miss Annie Bagley. He moved to Napier township, where he has since resided, in 1902. Surviving him are his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Grover Dull, Mr. C. W. Kimmell, of Claysburg; Mrs. Kale, of Altoona; Mrs. Warren McClure of Roaring Springs; Mrs. C. Smith,

Mr. Oscar Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayett Miller, of Fishertown, Pa., a well known young man of that place, and Miss Arlene Dull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dull, of Point, Pa., were united in marriage on Wednesday, November 25, at New Paris, Pa., by Rev. J. L. Smith. (Source: Bedford Gazette, December 4, 1925)

Edward Espy Dull died with Gangrene at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Fisher, of near Schellsburg, on Monday June 7, 1920. He was a son of Joseph and Christiana (Otto) Dull and was born in Juniata Twp. on December 31, 1845. Mr. Dull was united in marriage to Ann Maria Guyer to which union four children were born, three of whom survive: Mrs. George Fisher, of near Schellsburg; Mrs. William Cook, of Mann's Choice Route 1, and William Dull, of Johnstown; the deceased daughter was Mrs. Lewis Turner. He has one surviving brother, W. H. Dull, one brother Samuel having died in Libby prison during the Civil war.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 9, 1920, at Trinity Lutheran church, Dry Ridge, Rev. Metger of Schellsburg officiating. Interment was made in cemetery adjoining church. He was a member of Trinity Reformed church for a number of years and of the I. O. O. F. of Schellsburg.

(Source: Bedford Gazette, June 18, 1920)

Mrs. Louise Ann Dull, w/o Jacob Dull, d. 26 Nov 1890 at Schellsburg, aged 70y 7m 22d. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Dec. 5, 1890, p. 4.)

Michael Dull of Napier Twp. d. 30 Sep 1890. He was the last of a family of five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons; bur. Schellsburg Cemetery. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Oct. 3, 1890, p. 4.)

John Dull of St Clair Twp. Letters granted 02 May 1821 to Adam Dull and George (Rock?). Bond: $600. Sureties: Peter Schell Esq and Jacob Schell. (Source: Administration Abstracts, Bedford County, PA, 1820-1822)

POINT Mrs. Catharine (Calihan) White died at the residence of Mrs. Jane Dull, aged 70 years. Funeral services were held on the Mennonite church on Tulls Hill on Monday morning. Interment was made in the Hoover cemetery near Fishertown. (Source: Bedford Gazette, February 3, 1922)

After a lingering illness, John Keller, an aged and respected citizen passed away at his home in Juniata Township. He was born January 15, 1838 and died September 20, 1919, aged 81 years, 8 months and 5 days.

He was born and raised in Somerset County, Pa., and was a son of Henry and Rachael Trent Keller, deceased.

He was united in marriage to Mary Eve Dull, daughter of Joseph and Christiana Otto Dull. To this union 8 children were born. His wife and four sons preceded him in death. He is survived by the following children: C. Alvinda, Josephine, William H., and Mrs. Effie (Keller) Brant, one granddaughter, Mrs. Lelia M. (Brant) Kelley and one great grandson, John William Kelley, all at home. Two brothers and one sister also survive: Mrs. Sarah Ringler of Connellsville who is in her 95th year, William Keller of Johnstown in his 90th year, and Justus Keller of Long Beach, California, in his 78th year. He was a veteran of the Civil war, being a member of Co. H. 171st Regt., Penna. Volunteer Infantry. He was one of a family of 12 children, seven boys and five girls. Of the seven boys, five served in the Civil War.

In his young days he learned the shoemaker trade which occupation he followed for a number of years. Later he purchased a farm and followed farming until 7 years ago when he underwent an operation for Kidney trouble from which he never fully recovered. He was a faithful member of the Reformed church for 54 years, serving in the offices of Deacon and Elder and Sunday school superintendent.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday morning at Trinity Reformed church, Dry Ridge, by Rev. Metzgar, of Schellsburg. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church. Six Civil War Veterans acted as pall bearers: John Holler, Frank Manges, Daniel May and Andrew Hillegass of Buffalo Mills Rt. 1, Henry Brant of Buffalo Mills and Jonathan Hyde of Mann's Choice Rt. 1., the latter being one of his tent mates.

(Source: Bedford Gazette, October 3, 1919

Christiana Dull, ww/o Joseph Dull, Esq., died 28 Apr 1890 at home near New Buena Vista, aged 76y 5m 26d. (Source: Bedford Gazette, May 9, 1890.)

On Wednesday afternoon, April 25th, Rev. J. Albert Eyler, using the ring ceremony of the Reformed church, united in marriage, at St. John's Reformed Parsonage, Harry E. Dull of Schellburg, Pa., and Sarah Ickes of Osterburg, Pa. (Source: Bedford Gazette, April 27, 1923)

Peter Dull of Napier Twp. Letters granted 15 Apr 1815 to John Dull and Adam Dull. Bond: $200. Sureties: John Dull Jr and George Mullen. (Source: Administration Abstracts, Bedford County, PA 1814 - 1816)

Mr. Richard Leo of Bedford married Miss Elizabeth Dull of Bedford Twp. in Bedford Borough on Nov. 2, 1865. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Nov. 17, 1865.)

Abraham Otto born Feb 17, 1773 and his wife Anna Christine, born Dec 18, 1776, lived in the bottom and Abraham and his brother Herbert/Harbert Otto operated a fulling mill. There are quite a few bedspreads still in this part of the county of (Bedford) which were manufactured by them. Abraham was one of the officers who built the First Dry Ridge Church. Catherine (Otto) Dull and Elizabeth (Otto)Mowry were their daughters. Abraham & Anna were laid to rest in Schellsburg Cemetery.
Source: From Notes of Daisey Lee (Griffith)Mowry, wife of Clarence A. Peter Mowry gr. grandson of Abraham.

Mr Hezekiah Fair of Berlin married Miss Eve Dull of Buena Vista on Jan. 1, 1865. (Source: Bedford Gazette & Inquirer Jan. 13, 1865)

John L. Replogle, farmer, a son of Rinehard Replogle and Elizabeth Long, born in South Woodbury Twp., now residing in South Woodbury Twp., and Elizabeth Dull, daughter of Jacob Dull and Catharine Secrist, were married Feb. 10, 1853 in South Woodbury Twp. in a ceremony performed by D. S. Longenaker, Justice of the Peace of South Woodbury Twp

Zella Dull, d/o John and Gertrude (Fleegle) Dull, was b. 7 Jul 1906 in Bedford Co.; m. Bruce Smith, who d. 1969; d. 29 Nov 1992 in California; bur. Mansfield, Ohio. (Source: Bedford Gazette, obituary, Dec. 3, 1992.)

James R. Winegardner, s/o Clyde and Ida (Berkey) Winegardner, was b. 8 Aug 1923 in Napier Twp.; m. 25 Dec 1943 Betty J. Dull; ch: Janice L. Ickes, Lisa A. Fisher; d. 6 Apr 1992 Beaver, Pa.; bur. Fishertown Cemetery. (Source: Bedford Gazette, obituary, Apr. 7, 1992.)

John Garber and Miss Elizabeth Dull were married by Rev. Leidy on March 17, 1839; both of Napier Twp. (Source: Bedford Gazette, March 22, 1839.)

Adam Dull, of Schellsburg, and Susan Shafer, daughter of John Shafer, of Bedford Twp., were married on November 27, 1859. (Source: Bedford Inquirer, December 2, 1859)

Mr John Hyde married Miss Christina C Dull both of Dry Ridge in Schellsburg on Aug. 16, 1860. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Aug. 31, 1860)

Edmund Dull son of V. & C. Dull 2/10/1852-8/31/1852 Source: Old Union Cemetery, Osterburg, Bedford Co., PA

The youngest daughter of Joseph Dull, Esq., died on December 29, 1859, on Dry Ridge, in the 11th year of her life. (Source: Bedford Gazette, January 20, 1860)

E. Espy Dull 1/1/1846-6/7/1920 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Anna Maria (---) wife of E.E. Dull 6/13/1843-5/31/1889 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Joseph Dull 11/2/1817-5/2/1887 wife Christina (Otto) 11/2/1813-4/28/1890 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Lizzie A. (Dull) wife of Frederick Hillegass 2/7/1830-7/28/1906 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

G.A.R. John Keller 1/15/1838-9/20/1919 wife Mary Eve (Dull) 4/28/1843-11/16/1917; son Ralph E. 2/25/1887 2yr. 18dys.; son Harry A. 9/8/1875-3/6/1887; son Charles E. 6/22/1885 3yr. 11mo. 3dys. Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Married Thursday the 22nd by Henry Snider Esq. William Dull to Maria Rock of Napier township. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Jan. 30, 1835.)

Henry Corley 8/3/1795-3/23/1865 wife Margaret (Dull) 1/19/1807-4/25/1887 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Maria A. Dull dau of J. & C. Dull 10/5/1854 2yr. 4mo. 5dys.; dau. Juliann A. 12/29/1859 10yr. 10mo. 8dys. Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Roy C. Dull 1901-1985 wife Edna G. (Koontz) 1899-1958 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike,Bedford Co., PA

Elva Studebaker was b. 31 Dec 1886 in Bedford Co., d/o Rudolph and Mary Jane (Dull) Studebaker; m. Earl Mickle; d. 28 Oct 1950 in Johnstown, Pa. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Nov. 11, 1950.)

William H. Dull 1855-1939 wife Susanna (---) 1856-1938 Source: Trinity Ref.Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Henry R. Dull son of Clarence A. & Rebecca C. Dull 1904 2 dys. Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co.,

Clarence A. Dull 1/5/1893-10/23/1953 wife Rebecca C.Corley) 5/31/1907-4/5/1972 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

William E/F Diehl 1875-1949 wife Ida B. (Dull/or Corley)1874-1938 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Charles E. Dull 1877-1940 wife Cora L. (---)1877-1945 Source: Trinity Ref. Cemetery, Glade Pike, Bedford Co., PA

Samuel Dull was buried on March 20, 1933 at Schellsburg

Harry Dull died on March 22, 1932

Reuben Dull died on Feb. 15, 1932

Mr. Peter Hillegas of Harrison Twp. and Elizabeth Mowry of Harrison Twp. were married July 20 by J. Dull, Esq. (Source: Bedford Inquirer 1849)

Mr. Charles Struckman married Miss Sarah E. Dull on March 20, 1866. Both are of Schellsburg. (Source: Bedford Gazette, April 6, 1866.)

Samuel Walter 3-23-1833 - 5-30-1908; wife Sarah (Dull) 7-4-1842 - 2-3-1918. (Source: Records of the Pavia Cemetery, Union Twp., Bedford County, PA)

George Dull and Joan Sill were married on November 30, 1876. (Source: Marriage Records of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, PA)

John Dull and Amanda Ritchey were married on September 24, 1873. (Source: Marriage Records of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, PA)

George S. Dull & Emma Davidson married December 1890 [no date given]. (Source: St. Thomas the Apostle Church Records, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania)

George Dull died on June 21, 1853 at the age of 42 years, 4 months, and 19 days. (Source: German Reformed and Lutheran Church, Bedford, Pa., Burial Records.)

Married on 14th inst. William Dull to Margaret Kline, both of Harrison Twp. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Apr. 17, 1846

Married on 23 March Michael Dull to Ann E. Nicodemus, both of Napier Twp. (Source: Bedford Gazette, Apr. 10, 1846.

Richard Leo married Elizabeth Dull Nov. 2, 1865. (Source: Marriage records of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, PA.)

Grover C. Dull and Rena Kimmell, both of Napier township, received a marriage license. (Source: The Bedford Inquirer, Apr. 24, 1908.)

Adam Dull of Napier Twp. mentions: wife, Susannah; children: John Samuel, David Levy, Frederick Isaac and Elizabeth; his real property. Executors were Peter Schell and George Rock, who were also to be guardians of his children. The witnesses were Henry Jackson and Henrich Doer (Darr?). The will is dated June 8, 1821 and proved on Jun3 28, 1821. (Source: Bedford County Will Book #2, Bedford Co. Courthouse, Bedford, Pa., p. 64.)

Dull, Martin, age 65, died suddenly of heart trouble on 10 January 1910. (Source: St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania)

Dull, Helen, age 82, died 16 February 1898. (Source: St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania)

Dull, George, died on 7 March 1918 of pneumonia. (Source: St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania)

Emma Davidson, Born 31 October 1855 - Died 13 January 1920. Wife of G.S. Dull. (Source: Bedford Cemetery, Bedford Township, Bedford County, PA)

Frederick J. Hillegass died at Mann's Choice on Saturday, Nov. 27. He was a son of the late Jacob F. and Julia Turner Hillegass and was born near New Buena Vista on June 14, 1842. The Hillegass and Turner families are pioneer settlers of the central section of Bedford county, and have a large following today. They trace their ancestry back to Colonial times, and number among their forefathers Michael Hillegass, who was the first treasurer of the United States.

Frederick J. Hillegass was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elen Hart. His second wife, Miss Lizzie Ann Dull, died about nine years ago. Since that time he has made his home with his cousin, Miss Mary Hillegass, of Mann's Choice. One daughter, Mrs. Emmett Horner, at Johnstown survives; also one granddaughter, Mrs. Charles L. Ream of Johnstown, and the following brothers and sister: Andrew of West End, Henry and Lewis of Harmon's Bottom, George of Johnstown, and Mrs. Margaret Hyne of Dry Ridge.

Mr. Hillegass was a member of the Reformed church, which he joined under the pastorate of Rev. C. W. Warlick, and of which he was a consistent member when he died. The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Arthur J. Miller of Mann's Choice, the service being held in the New Buena Vista church. Interment was made at Schellsburg.

(Source: The Bedford Inquirer, Dec. 3, 1915.)

Thomas H. Leo baptized 24 October 1869. Thomas was born 8 October 1869. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Nicholas Leo baptized 25 March 1881. Nicholas was born December 1880. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Mary E. Leo baptized 5 January 1879. Mary was born 3 December 1878. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Emma Agnes Leo baptized 3 June 1877. Emma Agnes was born 24 May 1877. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Ellen Leo baptized October 1866. Ellen was born 18 October 1865. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Augustine B. Leo baptized 10 October 1875. Augustine was born 28 September 1875. Parents were Richard Leo and Elizabeth Dull. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania

Mary Roberta Dull baptized 4 February 1877. Mary Roberta was born 17 January 1877. Parents Martin Dull and Levinia Herline. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

Martha Ellen Dull baptized 4 April 1875. Martha Ellen was born 24 March 1875. Parents Martin Dull and Levinia Herline. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

John William Dull baptized April 1849. John William was born 31 October 1848. Parents George Dull and Helen Lucas. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

John Dull baptized 3 July 1878. John was born 5 May 1878. Parents Martin Dull and Levinia herline. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)

George Sylvester Dull baptized 28 August 1853. Birth date not given. Parents George Dull and Helen Lucas. (Source: Baptismal records of St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, Pennsylvania.)