From Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania:
He (William Bedell) married, July 1, 1858, Lydia Ann Large, who survives him. She was born at the Large homestead in Jefferson township, daughter of Thomas and Anna (Stevens) Large, the latter dying when her daughter was a small child. Thomas Large was born in Mifflin township, son of John and Nancy (Low) Large, the latter born east of the mountains, of German parents. Thomas Large, his son, purchased the interest of the other heirs in the Jefferson township farm and there lived until his death. He had by his first wife, Anna (Stevens) Large, eight children: 1. Nancy, married Tweed Morrison, and lived at the Jefferson township farm. 2. Rebecca, married Thomas Stewart, a farmer of Jefferson township. 3. Margaret, married Frank Mayo. 4. John, a farmer. 5. Henry, enlisted in the Union army and never returned. 6. Lydia Ann, widow of William Bedell and the last survivor of the children of Thomas Large. 7. Isaac. 8. Gilbert. By his second wife, Hannah (Moore) Large, Thomas Large had three children. 9. Sarah married Robert Cannon. 10. William. 11. Samuel, a farmer.
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