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Chester Wilson Harbaugh (1894 - 1955)

Chester Wilson Harbaugh
Born in Liberty Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 24 Dec 1915 (to before Jun 1917) in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United Statesmap
Husband of — married Oct 1934 [location unknown]
Died at age 61 in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Contents

Biography

Date of birth from the Military Records, which are consistent. The records are inconsistent as to whether Chester's actual place of birth was in Pennsylvania or Maryland. Except for his time in military service, Chester appears to have lived his entire life in the small region where the counties of Adams and Franklin in Pennsylvania and the counties of Frederick and Washington in Maryland are all within a stone's throw of each other. The place names shown in the records may not necessarily identify exact or accurate locations. For place of birth, we used the location shown in census records for Chester's parents during his childhood.

We found no record of Chester's second marriage to Thelma, and the date shown for that marriage is from Thelma's obituary.

Death Records

● Interred at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin County, PA. [1]

● Data base, "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967" (Chester Wilson Harbaugh). Place of death, Franklin County, Waynesboro Borough, Waynesboro Hospital. Length of stay, 2 wks. Usual residence, Cullen, Frederick County, Md. Sex, male. Race, white. Married. Date of birth, 4/21/1894. Birthplace, Harbaugh's Valley. Citizen of U.S.A. Usual occupation, Garage Operator. Was deceased ever in U.S. Armed Forces, Yes. SSN, [deleted]. Father, Geo. Elmer Harbaugh. Mother, Nora Stem. Informant, Mrs. Thelma V. Harbaugh, Cullen, Md. Date of death, July 7, 1955, 6:00 p.m. E.S.T. Age, 61. Cause of death, Myocardial infarction (6 wks) due to coronary arteriosclerosis (10 years), hypertensive arteriosclerosis (10 years). Autopsy performed, Yes. /s/ Ross S. Funch, M.D., 117 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa., 7-9-55. Burial, 7/10/55, Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pa. Funeral Director, Walter Y. Grove, Waynesboro, Pa. (Accessed 07 Sep 2021.) [2]

● Text of obituary: [3]

"Chester Wilson Harbaugh, 61, of Cullen, Md., died at 7 p.m. yesterday at the Waynesboro Hospital.

"He had been in failing health for the past five years and had been confined to his bed for 13 weeks prior to being admitted to the hospital two weeks ago. He was critically ill the entire time.

"He was born in Harbaugh's Valley, Adams County, the son of George Elmer and Nora Stem Harbaugh. He lived in the valley until his parents moved to Cullen when he was 17. He had since resided there, operating a garage all of his life.

"He was a member of the St. Jacob's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Harbaugh's Valley, a director of the First National Bank of Blue Ridge Summit, a member of the Blue Ridge Sportsmens Club, a veteran of World War I, a member of Camp Ritchie Post 239 American Legion and the Waynesboro VFW.

"He is survived by his wife, Thelma V. Tracey Harbaugh.

"Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Grove Funeral Home in charge of Rev. Claude H. Corl. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home."

Military Records

● Data base, "Pennsylvania, U.S. Veterans Burial Cards, 1777 - 2012" (Harbaugh, Chester Wilson). Date of death, 7/7/55. Cemetery, Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Pa. (Accessed 08 Sep 2021.) [4]

● Data base, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940" (Harbaugh, Chester Wilson). Pvt 1/c, QMC Mech Bak Det. SN 3119699. Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Died 7-7-55. Born 4-21-94. Enl 6-26-18. Dis 8-19-19. (Accessed 07 Sep 2021.) [5]

● U.S. World War II Draft Registration Card (Chester Wilson Harbaugh), 25 Apr 1942, Local Board No. 1, Somerset County, Princess Anne, MD, S/N 1611. Age 48, born 21 Apr 1894, Fairfield, Adams County, Pa. Residence, State Sanatorium, Frederick County, Md., Dist. 10. Mailing address, Same. Telephone Blue Ridge 37. Name and address of person who will always know your address, Mrs. Chester Harbaugh, Employer, Self - Garage, near State Sanatorium, Frederick County, Md. Race, white. Height, 6 ft. Weight, 180 lb. Eyes, blue. hair, gray. Complexion, ruddy. Obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification, [no entry]. (Accessed 07 Sep 2021.) [6]

● Data base, "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916 - 1939" (Chester W. Harbaugh, Pvt., 31196699). (4 records. accessed 07 Sep 2021.)

04 Aug 1919, Roster of men transferred from Pontanezen [illegible] Depot, Camp Pontanezen, A.E.F., to Brest Casual Co 3701 (Regional) per SO 209, par 3, Aug 4, 1919. PFC, Mech Bakery Detach. [7]
31 Aug 1918, 27th Company, 154th Depot Brigade, Transfd 3d. [8]
31 Jul 1918, 27th Company, 154th Depot Brigade. [9]
26 Jun 1918, 27th Company, 154th Depot Brigade. Assigned to and joined Co fr civil life June 26/18. [10]

● Data base, "Maryland Military Men, 1917 - 1918" (Chester Wilson Harbaugh). Gender, male. Race, white. Age, 23. Birth date, 21 Apr 1894. Birth place, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Residence, RFD, Blue Ridge Summit, Frederick Co. Decorations, Order of St. Sava (Serbian). Military Year, 1917 - 1919. Military Place, Maryland, USA. Comments: Ind 6/26/18 pvt; pvt 1c 2/1/19, 27 Co 154 Dep Brig; 301 Water Tank Tn 8/3/18; Patient at Hosp 9/23/18; 332 Bakery Co 10/7/18; Mec Bakery Det APO 716 5/5/19; 3701 Brest Casual Co 8/3/19; 4 Disch Unit Camp Dix N.J. 8/17/19, Hon disch 8/19/19, Overseas 10/20/18 to 8/17/19. (Accessed 08 Sep 2021. No image available.) [11]

● U.S. World War I Draft Registration Card (Chester Wilson Harbaugh), 05 Jun 1917, Precinct 1, Frederick County, Md. Home address, Blue Ridge Summit, Md. Age 23, born 21 Apr 1894, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., U.S.A. Natural-born citizen, Caucasian. Occupation, Chauffeur. Employer, Geo. E. Harbaugh, near Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Single, no dependents, no prior military service. Height, medium. Build, slender. Blue eyes, light hair, no disability. (Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [12]

Marriage Record

● Marriage Records data base of the Washington County (MD) Free Library, Hagerstown, MD. Application for Marriage License and Marriage License, Cherster W. Harbaugh, white male, single, age 22, and Nina M. Nichols, white female, single, age 22, Groom's residence, Sanitorium, Md. Bride's residence, Beuna Vista, Md. License issued, 16 Dec 1915. Married 24 Dec 1915 at Hagerstown, Md, by G.I. Rider, Pastor, Grace U.B. Ch., Hagerstown, Md. (Accessed 08 Sep 2021.) [13]

[We did not find a divorce record for Nina and Chester, but both spouses reported themselves as divorced in the U.S. 1920 census, and Chester listed himself as single on his World War I Draft Registration Card in June 1917.]

Census Data

● U.S. 1940 Census (Chester Harbaugh). Residence, Hauvers District 10, Frederick County, MD, Old Road. Age 46, married, born MD. Completed 7th grade. Occupation, Manager (Garage). Head of household with wife Thelma Harbaugh (36). Residence 01 Apr 1935, Same House. (Enumerated 01 Apr 1940. Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [14]

● U.S. 1930 Census (Chester W. Harbaugh). Residence, Hauvers District 10, Frederick County, MD, Road from Sabillasville to Blue Ridge Summit. Age 36, single, born MD, father born MD, mother born MD. Able to read and write, Yes. Occupation, Mechanic (Garage). Veteran, Yes (WW). In household of parents George E. (60) and Nora C. Harbaugh (54). (Enumerated 09 Jun 1930. Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [15]

● U.S. 1920 Census (Chester W. Harbaugh). Residence, Hauvers District, Frederick County, MD, Sabillasville and Blue Ridge Road. Age 25, divorced, born MD, father born MD, mother born MD. Able to read, Yes. Able to write, Yes. Occupation, Laborer (Sanitarium). In household of parents George E. (50) and Leanore C. Harbaugh (45), with sister Ethel F. Harbaugh (20) and mother-in-law Lucretia F. Stem (70). (Enumerated 30 Jan 1920. Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [16]

● U.S. 1910 Census (Chester W. Harbaugh). Residence, Liberty Township, Adams County, PA, West Valley Road. Age 16, single, born PA, father born MD, mother born MD. Able to read, Yes. Able to write, Yes. Occupation, None. In household of parents G. Elmer (40) and Nora C. Harbaugh (36), with brother Carlton E. (18) and sister E. Frances (11). (Enumerated 15-16 Apr 1910. Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [17]

● U.S. 1900 Census (Chester W. Harbaugh). Residence, Liberty Township, Adams County, PA. Age 6, single, born PA (Apr 1894), father born MD, mother born MD. In household of parents George (29) and Lenore C. Harbaugh (25), with brother Carlton E. (8), sister Frances E. Harbaugh (1), and boarder Philip Gaver (15). (Enumerated 16-18 Jun 1900. Accessed 27 Mar 2014.) [18]

Miscellaneous

● "U.S., City Directories, 1822 - 1995," Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1928, Blue Ridge Summit Section, p 267. Harbaugh, Chester W., Garage. (Accessed 08 Sep 2021.) [19]

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Sources

  1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #47943284. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47943284/chester-wilson-harbaugh : accessed 07 September 2021), memorial page for Chester Wilson Harbaugh (21 Apr 1894–7 Jun 1955), Find a Grave Memorial ID 47943284, citing Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Bonnie Bricker Smith (contributor 46981648).
  2. ↑ Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1968. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons), Certificate Number Range: 058651-061500. Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Accessed on ancestry.com, 17 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Waynesboro (PA) Record Herald. Friday 08 Jul 1955, p 2. (Online at <http://alexanderhamilton.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?t=30796&i=t&by=1955&bdd=1950&bm=7&bd=8&d=07081955-07081955&fn=record_herald_usa_pennsylvania_waynesboro_19550708_english_2&df=1&dt=10>, accessed 07 Sep 2021.)
  4. ↑ Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777–2012. Series Number: Series 1. Digital Images, 3–5. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Accessed on ancestry.com, 08 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP2C-8YTR : 3 September 2021), Chester Wilson Harbaugh, 19 Aug 1919; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
  6. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147, Series Number: M1939. National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed on ancestry.com, 07 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4YVC-7Z6Z : 12 May 2021), Chester W. Harbaugh, 1919.
  8. ↑ "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HM15-S7N2 : 15 May 2021), Chester W Harbaugh, 1918.
  9. ↑ "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HMW4-8DT2 : 15 May 2021), Chester W. Harbaugh, 1918.
  10. ↑ "United States, Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HMWK-XQMM : 15 May 2021), Chester W Harbaugh, 1918.
  11. ↑ Ancestry.com. Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2000. Original data: Maryland in the World War, 1917-1919; Military and Naval Service Records. Vol. I-II. Baltimore, MD, USA: Twentieth Century Press, 1933. Accessed on ancestry.com, 08 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ8H-M66 : 22 February 2021), Chester Wilson Harbaugh, 1917-1918.
  13. ↑ Public-domain Marriage Records data base of the Washington County (MD) Free Library, Hagerstown, MD. (Online record at <https://www.washcolibrary.org/marriage-records-pdfs>. accessed 08 Sep 2021.) Follow the link for Washington County MD Marriages 1915 and scroll to page 21238.
  14. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7FH-ZGB : 8 January 2021), Chester Harbaugh, Sabillasville, Frederick, Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 11-36, sheet 3B, line 48, family 68, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1549.
  15. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7FH-ZGB : 8 January 2021), Chester Harbaugh, Sabillasville, Frederick, Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 11-36, sheet 3B, line 48, family 68, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1549.
  16. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6QG-93B : 1 February 2021), Chester W Harbaugh in entry for George E Harbaugh, 1920.
  17. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGD9-ZDG : accessed 7 September 2021), Chester W Harbaugh in household of G Elmer Harbaugh, Liberty, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 20, sheet 1B, family 13, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1292; FHL microfilm 1,375,305.
  18. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS1C-PGC : accessed 7 September 2021), Chester W. Harbaugh in household of George Harbaugh, Liberty Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 12, sheet 7A, family 125, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,354.
  19. ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania City Directory, 1928. Accessed on ancestry.com, 08 September 2021.




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