George Chaflin Passmore (1807 - 1879)

Born 1807 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann Hartsock — married 1831 in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Mar 1879 at about age 72 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

George Chaflin Passmore was born in 1807 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA. His parents were Abraham Passmore, and Susanna Pierce. He passed away on March 26, 1879, in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States.^[1][2][3]

ELAM B. PASSMORE, who is probably one of the most enterprising and leading farmers of Pike township, Clearfield county, has spent his entire life within its borders, his birth there occurring April 14, 1836.

Abram Passmore, his paternal grandfather, formerly of Centre county, and of English descent, was numbered among the honored pioneers of this section of the State. In the midst of the wilderness he developed a good farm, obtaining the land from the government, and to agricultural pursuits ever devoted his attention.

George C. Passmore, the father of our subject, grew to manhood amid the scenes of frontier life, and in connection with farming, worked at his trade of blacksmithing. In the early days he was obliged to go over the mountains for provisions, following a trail, and had always to be on the lookout for panthers and other wild beasts, which were still quite plentiful in this region. He was known as Colonel Passmore, which title he acquired as commander of militia. He took quite a prominent part in public affairs, was an influential member of the board of commissioners, and in politics was a strong Democrat. He was married to Miss Mary A. Hardsock, daughter of Abram Hardsock, who was of Herman origin, and an early settler of Clearfield county, where he entered over 1,800 acres of wild land. Here he opened up a farm and worked at his trade of wagon-making at Curwensville, where he erected the first house and shop, both of logs. There his death occurred caused by a cancer. To his children – Miles, Mary A., and Daniel – he gave good farms, and reared them in the faith of the Society of Friends, to which they always adhered. To Col. Passmore and his wife were born eight children – Harrison, of Luthersburg, Penn., Elam B., of this sketch; Harvey F. of Clearfield county; Jane and George, twins; Martha; Edward; and Mrs. Fannie Fianna. The parents were faithful members of the Methodist Church.

Elam Passmore secured a limited education in the common schools of Clearfield county, and remained upon the home farm until his marriage, which event occurred in march, 1857, Miss Mary Short becoming his wife. She was born September 1, 1836, in Chambersburg, Penn., where her parents, Adam and Margaret (Wagoner) Short, natives of Germany, were married, and in 1838 brought their family to Clearfield county, where the father continued to follow farming throughout the remainder of his life. He was born in 1800, and died at the age of seventy-four years, in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church, but his wife, who died at the age of sixty-four, was a Lutheran in religious belief. She was twice married and by her first husband had one son, Conrad Baker, while Mrs. Passmore is the only child of the second union. For three years after his marriage, our subject (Elam) farmed rented land and then purchased an unbroken tract, on which he built a log house and developed the land into a good farm. During the winter months he followed lumbering, and in the spring would take rafts of lumber down the river to market. On selling his first place Mr. Passmore purchased the Askey farm of 109 acres, at an orphans’ sale, and on locating thereon, he found things badly out of repair. The house, which was then standing, was subsequently destroyed by fire, and he built his present commodious two-story frame residence, which he flanked with good barns and outbuildings; he has set out a fine orchard and cleared and improved much of the land, which is now under a high state of cultivation. His home is conveniently located three miles north of Curwensville. Six children bless the union of our subject and his wife, namely: Mrs. Rosanna Moore; Harrison, a farmer by occupation; Amos; Adam S., a resident of Nebraska; and George and Conrad B., who both follow agricultural pursuits. The mother, who was a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, was held in the highest regard by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She passed away November 9, 1897, ages sixty-one years, two months and eight days. Mr. Passmore is open and frank in the expression of his opinions, and in politics is a sound Democrat. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and is a highly esteemed citizen.^[4]

1840 US Federal Census

Name: George C Passmore

Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2

Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1

Free White Persons - Under 20: 3

Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2

Total Free White Persons: 5

Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5^[5][6]

1850 US Federal Census

Name: George C Passmore

Age: 43

Birth Year: abt 1807

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Home in 1850: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Gender: Male

Family Number: 88 George C Pasmore 43

Mary A Pasmore 38

Harison Pasmore 18

Elene Pasmore 14

Harvy F Pasmore 12

Emily Ester 21

Jane E Pasmore 7

Edmond Pasmore 7

Martha A Pasmore 5^[7][8]

1860 US Federal Census

Name: George Passmore

Age: 54

Birth Year: abt 1806

Gender: Male

Birth Place: Pennsylvania

Home in 1860: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Post Office: Clearfield

Dwelling Number: 169

Family Number: 176

Occupation: Blacksmith

Real Estate Value: 2000

Personal Estate Value: 350

George Passmore 54

Mary Passmore 49

Geo Miles Passmore 20

Edward Passmore 17

Martha Passmore 15

Fanny Passmore 8

Catharine Passmore 18

Margaret Hantock 20^[9][10]

1870 US Federal Census

Name: George Passmore

Age in 1870: 63

Birth Year: abt 1807

Birthplace: Pennsylvania

Dwelling Number: 225

Home in 1870: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Race: White

Gender: Male

Occupation: Black Smith

Male Citizen Over 21: Y

Personal Estate Value: 300

Real Estate Value: 5000

Fianna Passmore 18

Elmore Passmore 8

George Passmore 63

Mary Ann Passmore 57^[11][12]

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Passmore&GSfn=George&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=40&GScnty=2257&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=53322641&df=all&
2. ↑ http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5359691/person/-1393946401
3. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:3SMN-3P1
4. ↑ http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5359691/person/-1393946401/media/1?pgnum=1&pg=0&pgpl=pid%7cpgNum
5. ↑ 1840; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 500; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 0020560
6. ↑ https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8057&h=2930433&ssrc=pt&tid=5359691&pid=-1393946401&usePUB=true
7. ↑ 1850; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_768; Page: 290B; Image: 17
8. ↑ https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8054&h=408985&ssrc=pt&tid=5359691&pid=-1393946401&usePUB=true
9. ↑ 1860; Census Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1096; Page: 898; Family History Library Film: 805096
10. ↑ https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7667&h=1777792&ssrc=pt&tid=5359691&pid=-1393946401&usePUB=true
11. ↑ 1870; Census Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 269A; Family History Library Film: 552826
12. ↑ https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7163&h=2199627&ssrc=pt&tid=5359691&pid=-1393946401&usePUB=true

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