Tenth Generation


8982. Samuel Adda BEHANNA455 was born on 3 June 1884 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 4 June 1900 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 16, born June 1883 Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. He was a day laborer. Name on census: Samuel Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 26, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. He was single, working as a bottler at the brewery, and living with his sister Mary Jane and her family. Name on census: Samuel A. Behanna.

Samuel registered for the World War I draft on 5 July 1918 in Washington County, Pennsylvania He was age 33, born 3 June 1884. He was working as an engineer for the Donora Brewery Co. and his nearest relative was Mrs. Aurelia Behanna. His name was written Samuel Adda Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 26 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 35, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. He was a watchman at the steel works and his household included his wife Aurelia, 35, and children Olive, 4 years 3 months; Lewis, 3; and Oswell, 1 year 7 months. Name on census: Samuel B. Behanna.

He died on 25 March 1925 at the age of 40 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

Samuel Adda BEHANNA and Aurilla SPEACE were married on 4 July 1912 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.455

Aurilla SPEACE455, daughter of William SPEACE, was born on 26 May 1883 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

She appeared in the census on 19 June 1900 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 17, born May 1883 Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with grandmother. Name on census: Aurilli Spiece.

She appeared in the census on 26 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 35, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with husband Samuel and their 3 children. Name on census: Aurelia BEhanna.

Aurilla appeared in the census on 11 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 47, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. She had first married at age 27 and was now a widow. Her household included her children Olive, 15; Louis, 14; Oswell, 12; Addison, 8; and Vivian, 6. Name on census: Aurellia Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 6 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 58, born Pennsylvania. She was a widow and her household included her children Louis, 23; Oswell, 22; Addison, 18; and Vivian, 16. Name on census: Aurilla Behanna.

She died in 1942 at the age of 59 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455 Aurilla was buried at Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

Samuel Adda BEHANNA-70798 and Aurilla SPEACE-71005 had the following children:

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Olive BEHANNA455 was born in October 1915 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

She appeared in the census on 26 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 4 years 3 months, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Olive Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 11 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 15, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Olive Behanna.

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Louis M. BEHANNA455 was born on 27 April 1916 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 26 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 3, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Lewis Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 11 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 14, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Louis Behanna.

Louis appeared in the census on 6 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 23, born Pennsylvania, living with widowed mother. He was a laborer with the W. P. A. Name on census: Louis Behanna.

He enlisted in the US Army on 30 December 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.455

He died on 2 December 1993 at the age of 77 in Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.455 Louis was buried at Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

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Oswell A. "Whitey" BEHANNA-71008.

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Addison Alvin BEHANNA455 was born on 11 February 1921 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 11 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 8, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Addison Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 6 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 18, born Pennsylvania, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Addison Behanna.

Addison died on 14 August 2000 at the age of 79 in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania.455 He was buried at Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

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Vivian L. BEHANNA-71010.
Last Updated: 12 March 2013