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Descendants of William Garrison Southerland

Generation No. 2

2. ETHEL IRENE² SOUTHERLAND (WILLIAM GARRISON¹) was born May 17, 1893 in Saxon, Laurel County, Kentucky, and died September 18, 1967 in Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She married ROBERT GIVENS POSTON April 07, 1909 in Pittsburgh, Laurel County, Kentucky ⁴, son of JOHN POSTON and MARY WALKER. He was born November 18, 1887 in Pennsylvania 211-07-0931 ⁵, and died November 20, 1977 in Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania ^6,^7,^8,⁹.

Notes for ETHEL IRENE SOUTHERLAND:
Ethel Irene was born in the same house in Saxon KY., Laurel County
that her husband Robert Givens Poston was born in. Five years and six
months after him.
They died in the same hospital (Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona
Heights, PA 10 years and 2 months apart. She died first. Ethel was an active member and a steward of Millerstown Methodist Church. she was also a member of its Women's Society of Christian Service and of the Friendship Bible Class of its church school. She was also a member of the Lizzie Miller Bible Class of Tarentum First Methodist Church and a member of Highland Fire Co. Auxiliary, in Tarentum, PA. Ethel was survived at this time by a brother, Daniel Southerland, and a sister, Mrs. Ann V. Lett, both of Jellice, Tenn. I have Brothers listed as Elbert, John and William. I don't know who Daniel is.
A memorable tid bit. Grandma Poston (Ethel) loved to ride in a car. It did not matter where the car was going or why, she just like to ride. After Grandpa's retirement they used to go to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and stay for the winter with her daughter and son in law Bonnie and Will Daley. Their boys loved to play jokes on her. She would hear one of the boys talking about going here or there so she would leave the house ahead of them and go sit in the car. Grandma was quite heavy and it took her longer to move. When they came out of the house they would purposely go to another car. Grandma would scramble as fast as she could to get to the other car. Most of the time they would go to her before she got out and they would go in that car. They always told her they would not go without her. Her grandsons thought it was quite hilarious. Grandma did too.

Ethel's Mother, Hanna Evaline Southerland, died about September of 1914. On the 1900 census for Laurel Co, Crossroads, Kentucky, Ethel and her brother Johnnie are listed under Jason and Emma Evans and their daughter Jennie. This would be Ethel's grandparents on her mother's side.

More About ETHEL IRENE SOUTHERLAND:
Burial: September 21, 1967, Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Mt. Airy Cemetery
Record Change: August 20, 2000

Notes for ROBERT GIVENS POSTON:
Robert was born in Laurel County, Ky. He was a resident of this area for the last 52 years. A coal miner most of his life, he spent many years working as a union organizer for the United Mine Workers of America in the coal fields of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He served as president of United Mine Workers of America, Local 6576 of District 5 for many years. On Feb.. 28, 1938 he received a Bituminous Miner's Certificate certifying his competency and qualification as a "miner". He was 48 years of age and had 30 years practical experience as a mine worker(copy of this.) Sept. 14, 1948 a copy of a Credential to the Convention of the United Mine Workers of America signed by R G Poston, President and Thomas G Mosley, Secretary. (copy of this.) May 17, 1951 copy of a program schedule for the First Annual Banquet U.M.W.A. #6576 Tarentum, PA. shows introductions by R G Poston, President and Chairman. August 26-31-, 1956 certification that R G Poston has attended faithfully and completed successfully the four classes and workshops required of each student at the Eleventh Annual Summer School of the Ohio C.I.O. Council. Copy signed by Ray Ross, President of the Ohio CIO Council. August 11-16, 1957 same as above but for the Twelfth Annual Summer School. Also a picture of eight men including R G Poston stating courtesy of Leland Beard, V. President of United Glass & Ceramic Workers of North America , CIO/CCl 556 East Town St., Columbus 15, Ohio. July 29, 1959 copy of a payoff slip for works #1 Unit #1 Man #1211 name R G Poston, General repairman helper leaving service on 7-31-1959 for Compulsory Retirement and signed by W C Ferney, Foreman and Charles Danko, Assist. Sup. In his own handwriting, R G Poston wrote I was 72 years old when this contract talk of a Compulsory Retirement at 68 years by Contract Agreement. On a newspaper article about A Report of Progress at PPG, again Robert wrote 1959 The year men 68 years old had to retire by Virtue of contract between Company and Union Local 12. He also stated I was 72 years old on Nov 18. Went out July 1959. A letter written and signed by Thomas G. Mosley, Secretary of Local #6576 paying tribute to retiring President Robert G. Poston and mentions his accomplishments in the past 7 years of his term as President of Local #6576. I'm not sure the year of this letter. I also have a United Mine Workers of America Receipt Card for Dues for 1972 for Robert G. Poston of Local Union #6576 District 5 and shows him paid through December of 1972. The death notice in the Valley News Dispatch states "after suffering a heart attack, Robert was employed by PPG Industries., Creighton, where he worked until his retirement in 1946. ( I believe 1946 is when he started at PPG.)
Robert was an active member of Millerstown United Methodist Church, Fawn Twp, where he served as a teacher, member of the administrative board, lay leader and as an honorary steward. Services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Howard G. Rimer, at Eugene L Krynicki Funeral Home in Tarentum, PA at 11a.m. Burial was at MT. Airy Cemetery in Natrona Heights, PA

Other residences of Robert Givens Poston were Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

More About ROBERT GIVENS POSTON:
Burial: November 23, 1977, Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Mt. Airy Cemetery ^10,^11,¹²
Cause of Death: cerebral hemorrhage
Social Security Number: March 27, 1937, Pennsylvania 211-07-0931

Marriage Notes for ETHEL SOUTHERLAND and ROBERT POSTON:
Robert lived in Tennessee and Ethel lived in Pittsburgh, KY. when they applied for their marriage license. Wm Southerland and Josan Evans were present at the marriage in Pittsburgh, KY and the Reverend John J. Barrett officiated. They celebrated their Golden Wedding in April of 1959. A dinner at Fawn Fire hall #1 and a reception at the Millerstown Methodist Church. Have copy of the news article. Recollecting their wedding day, Mr & Mrs Poston never would have believed that a marriage with such a harassing beginning would last 50 years (plus 8 more years). Robert recalled how he had to walk 4 1/2 miles to London, KY. to secure a license to marry the former Ethel I Southerland of Pittsburgh, Ky. The marriage license in his pocket, Robert, began the hike back home when a violent thunderstorm developed and he had only flashes of lightening to guide him home. Rev John J. Barrett, pastor of the Pittsburgh First Baptist Church officiated at the nuptials in the bride's home. As the ceremony continued on and on, the bridegroom began getting nervous. He was thinking of the 4 1/2 mile walk he and his bride had to the railroad station to catch a train for their honeymoon destination. "Trains were few and far between in those days," recalls Robert, "and the minister just kept praying and praying." But the prayer cane to an end and the honeymoon couple went on to establish a home in Jellico, Tenn. In the years that followed they lived in nine different states. After moving to Godfrey, near Leechburg in 1921, they adopted Pennsylvania as their "home" moving to Tarentum in 1925. Good wishes came from Ethel Poston's father, William Southerland, 88 years old in 1959 and living in East Bernsteadt, Ky.

Children of ETHEL SOUTHERLAND and ROBERT POSTON are:

LILLIAN CORDELIA³ POSTON, b. June 11, 1910, Kensee, KY; d. June 30, 1911, Kensee, KY.

Notes for LILLIAN CORDELIA POSTON:
death caused by spinal meningitis

More About LILLIAN CORDELIA POSTON:
Cause of Death: Spinal menigitis
Record Change: August 20, 2000

ii.

ANNA MARIE POSTON, b. June 25, 1912, Kensee, Kentucky; d. November 11, 1986, Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; m. RALPH BLAIN THOMPSON, June 23, 1931, Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; b. May 10, 1910, Fawn Township, Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; d. January 18, 1991, Saxony Health Center, Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Notes for ANNA MARIE POSTON:
Services for Anna were held at 11a.m. in the Krynicki Funeral Home in Natrona Heights, PA with the Rev. James R. Wagner, officiating

More About ANNA MARIE POSTON:
Burial: November 14, 1986, Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp, Dorseyville, PA
Record Change: August 20, 2000

Notes for RALPH BLAIN THOMPSON:
Ralph was a farmer and a Fawn Twp. Supervisor for 46 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Center United Methodist Church in Fawn., Twp. He was also a life member of the Fawn No. 1 and No 2 Fire Companies. He enjoyed going to farm shows and fairs and also enjoyed traveling. He lived in the same hose in Fawn Twp. all his life that he was born in. He had been ill for about 4 months prior to his death. Services were held at the Krynicki Funeral Home in Natrona Heights at 11a.m. with his pastor the Rev. James R. Wagner, officiating

More About RALPH BLAIN THOMPSON:
Burial: January 21, 1991, Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp. Dorseyville, PA
Record Change: August 20, 2000

4.	iii.	AGNES AILEEN POSTON, b. September 26, 1914, Kensee, Kentucky; d. May 06, 1998, St Barnabus Nursing Home Gibsonia, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
5.	iv.	CORA NAOMI POSTON, b. December 25, 1916, Twin Branch, West Virginia; d. January 16, 1975, Wilmington, California.
	v.	LOUISE POSTON, b. February 16, 1919, Degans, West Virginia; d. February 16, 1919, Degans, West Virginia.

Notes for LOUISE POSTON:
child was stillborn

More About LOUISE POSTON:
Cause of Death: Stillborn
Record Change: August 20, 2000

6.	vi.	ROBERT EDWARD POSTON, b. December 29, 1919, Degans, West Virginia; d. April 01, 1995, Buffalo Township, Butler County, Sarver, Pennsylvania.
7.	vii.	BONNIE LUCILLE POSTON, b. June 11, 1922, Westerly, West Virginia; d. August 08, 1977, Lauderdale lakes, Florida.
8.	viii.	JOHN L LEWIS POSTON, b. October 30, 1924, Godfrey, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; d. May 14, 1994, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, FLorida.
9.	ix.	GEORGE HENRY POSTON, b. December 27, 1929, Tarentum, Fawn Township, Pennsylvania; d. July 04, 1983, Florida.
10.	x.	DOLORES JEAN POSTON, b. February 14, 1935, Fawn Township, Allegheny County, Tarentum, Pennsylvania; d. July 03, 1999, Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

3. ANNA² SOUTHERLAND (WILLIAM GARRISON¹) was born October 1909 in London, Laurel County, Kentucky ¹³, and died November 1980 in Jellico, Tennessee: Campbell Co.¹³. She married LEWIS LETT Private. He was born Private.

Notes for ANNA SOUTHERLAND:
Aunt Van Lear liked to be called Ann so she was called Aunt Ann. The social security death index lists her as Anna Lett. She was a half sister to Ethel Irene Southerland. She was married to Lewis Lett and in 1967 at the time of Ethel's death she was living in Jellico, Tenn. In 1950 Mom visited Grandpa Southerland at Aunt Van Lear Ann's house in Jelico, Tenn. Also Brother Bill visited there in 1952 after he got out of the air force. This information was all from Mom's notes. SS # 415-44-2886 shows residence at death as Jellico, Tenn. 37762.
On July 26, 2001, I received from the Social Security Administration the application for Social Security account number for Anna Lett. On it she stated that her full name given at birth was Anna Southerland, born January 10, 1909 in London, Laural Co., KY to William Southerland and Hannar Evans(the same parents as Ethel). Anna applied for this card on October 13, 1947 and states that she was 38 years of age on her last birthday and she lived at R1 Jellico, Tenn.

More About ANNA SOUTHERLAND:
Social Security Number: 415-44-2886

Children of ANNA SOUTHERLAND and LEWIS LETT are:

	i.		UNKNOWN³ LETT, b. Private.
	ii.		MAUDE LETT, b. Private.
	iii.		HAROLD LETT, b. Private.

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