Tenth Generation


8990. Alexander C. "Alex" BEHANNA455 was born on 4 January 1884 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 4 June 1900 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 16, born Jan 1884 Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with widowed father. He was working as a coal miner. Name on census: Alexander Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 10 May 1910 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 26, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. He was a pusher at the steel mill and he had been married 6 months. His household included his wife Anna, 22, and his widowed father Henry. Name on census: Alex Behanna.

Alex registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Washington County, Pennsylvania455 He was age 34, born 4 Jan 1884. He was employed as a table operator by the American Steel and Wire Co. and his nearest relative was Anna Behanna. His name was written Alexander Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 35, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. He was a laborer a the blooming mill and his household included his wife Annie, 31, and children Ethel, 8; James, 4; and William, 3. Name on census: Aleck Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 45, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. He was a tableman at the blooming mill and he had first married at age 25. His household included his wife Annie R., 42, and children Ethel R., 18; James A., 15; William H., 13; Leah M., 9. His widowed mother-in-law was living with them. Name on census: Alexander C. Behanna.

Alex appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 56, born Pennsylvania. He was a lever operator at the steel works and his household included his wife Anne, 51, and children James, 25; William, 23; and Lea, 19. Name on census: Alec Behanna.

He registered for the WWII draft on 27 April 1942. He was living in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania at the time.455 He was 58 years old, born 4 Jan 1884. He was employed by the American Steel and Wire Co. and the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Anna Behanna. His name was written Alex Behanna.

He died in August 1971 at the age of 87 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

Alexander C. "Alex" BEHANNA and Anna Rae "Annie" SCANLON were married in November 1909 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.455

Anna Rae "Annie" SCANLON455, daughter of James SCANLON and Ada E. BOYD, was born in April 1888 in Pennsylvania.455

She appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Allen Township, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 12, born Pennsylvania, father born New York, mother Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Annie Scanlan.

She appeared in the census on 10 May 1910 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 22, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania. She had been married 6 months, had no children, as was living with husband Alex. Name on census: Henry Behanna.

Annie appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 31, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with husband Aleck and their 3 children. Name on census: Annie Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 42, born Pennsylvania, father born New York, mother Pennsylvania. She had first married at age 21 and was living with husband Alexander and their 4 children. He widowed mother was living with them. Name on census: Annie R. Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 51, born Pennsylvania, living with husband Alec and 3 of their children. Name on census: Anne Behanna.

Annie died in June 1958 at the age of 70 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.455

Alexander C. "Alex" BEHANNA-71044 and Anna Rae "Annie" SCANLON-71045 had the following children:

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Ethel Rae BEHANNA455 was born on 11 October 1911 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

She appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 8, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Ethel Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 18, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Ethel R. Behanna.

Ethel died on 27 August 1986 at the age of 74 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

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James A. BEHANNA Sr.455 was born on 23 March 1915 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 4 years 9 months, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: James Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 15, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: James A. Behanna.

James appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 25, born Pennsylvania, living with parents. He was a laborer at the zinc works. Name on census: James Behanna.

He enlisted in the US Army on 29 July 1943 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.455 He was a Tech. 4 with the 843rd Ord. Depot Co., 7th Army, and was discharged on 13 Jan 1946.

He died on 24 December 1986 at the age of 71 in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania.455 James was buried at Monongahela Cemetery in Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

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William H. BEHANNA455 was born on 19 November 1916 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

He appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 3 years 2 months, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: William Behanna.

He appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 13, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: William H. Behanna.

William appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 23, born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: William Behanna.

He enlisted in the US Army on 28 May 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.455 He was discharged on 18 Nov 1945.

He died on 20 May 1989 at the age of 72 in Carroll Township, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

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Leah Mae BEHANNA455 was born on 4 December 1920 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania.455

She appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 9, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Leah M. Behanna.

She appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania. Age 19, born Pennsylvania, living with parents. Name on census: Lea Behanna.

Leah died on 27 December 1983 at the age of 63 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina.455

Last Updated: 12 March 2013