Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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John Calvin Guffey and Jennie Moffett




Husband John Calvin Guffey 1 2

           Born: 8 Jul 1858 - Forward Twp, Allegheny Co, PA 1
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         Father: James Lowry Guffey (1825-1913) 2
         Mother: Mary Scott (1828-1886/1891) 1 2


       Marriage: Spring, 1884 3



Wife Jennie Moffett 3

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         Father: James F. Moffett (      -      ) 3
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1 F Beulah C. Guffey 3

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2 M James L. C. Guffey 3

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3 F Mary A. Guffey 3

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4 F Mabel M. Guffey 3

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5 M Loren E. Guffey 3

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6 F Zola P. Guffey 3

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General Notes: Husband - John Calvin Guffey


He grew up at home and acquired his education in the common schools. After his marriage he came to Sewickley township, Westmoreland County. There he rented a farm for three years. His brother, William F. Guffey, then came to Sewickley township and the two brothers purchased a farm of one hundred and forty-three acres, which they farmed in partnership up to the time of William’s death.
He was Democratic in politics and served as supervisor. He served multiple terms as a member of the school board. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and of Grace Lodge, No. 405, Knights of Pythias of Suterville.

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Sources


1 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 530.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 994.

3 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 531.


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