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Alfred Perry Demonbreun was born on 12 Jul 1904 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TennesseeG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Civil, Cheatham Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his parents, Perry David Demonbreun and Sallie H. Gallaher.¹⁴ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Civil, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his parents.¹⁵
     Alfred remained in Nashville until about 1929, when he was living at with his parents at 1020 White's Creek Rd.,G and working as a binder for Brandon Printing Company.¹⁶
     Alfred moved to Detroit, Michigan, about 1930, when he was listed in the city directory at 194 East Grand Blvd.G He has not been found in the 1930 census, when he was not listed in that building.¹⁷
     Alfred married Loretta Dugan, daughter of Bernard Dugan and Elizabeth Cassidy, about 1931. She had previously been married to Alvin Souder.^7,8,9,10,11
     AlfredAlfred and Loretta have not been found in the 1940. It appears they were living in DetroitG during that time, but efforts to locate them in the census have been unsuccessful.
     He was a book binder for Bertkhart Company for 33 years, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week.^18,19,20 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 7015 East Jefferson, Detroit, Wayne Co., MichiganG, reporting he was employed by Burkhardt Company.³
     Alfred and Loretta appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at 728 Helen Ave. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²¹
     Alfred died on 29 Jul 1963, at his home, 7230 East Congress St., Detroit, MichiganG, at age 59.¹² He was buried on 3 Aug 1963 in St. Mary's, Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹³

Ernest Charles Pitchford was born on 15 May 1904 in Sterling, Clearfield Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Woodward, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, James Pitchford and Minnie Voight.¹⁶ He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Woodward, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents.¹⁷
     He was a coal miner by the age of 15.^18,19
     Ernest married first Ruth E. Baber, daughter of George Baber and Mary Powell, on 30 Aug 1926 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, with alderman Harry R .Robins officating.^7,8,9
     Ernest and Ruth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 302 North Mill St. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $20 per month, and owned a radio. Their son Ernest was listed as living with them, as was Andrew Koleasar, a 23-year-old coal mine worker, who was listed as a boarder.²⁰
     Ruth filed for divorce from Ernest on 20 Oct 1933 in Luzerne Co.G, on grounds of cruel treatment. No record of the final resolution has been found, but the divorce was evidently granted as both subsequently remarried.¹⁰
     Ernest married second Gladys V. Souder, daughter of Joseph Souder and Sarah E. Reigle, before 1939. She had previously been married to Benton Culver.^11,12,13
     Ernest and Gladys moved to MichiganG before 1940. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at 13927 Kentfield G, enumerated 2 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $28 per month, and that they had lived in rural Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania in 1935. His son by his previous marriage, Ernest, was listed as living with them.²¹
     He was a laborer, installing gas pipes, by 1940, reporting that year he had worked 34 weeks the prior year, earning $750.²²
     Ernest registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 20236 Schoolcraft, Detroit, Wayne Co., MichiganG, reporting he was employed by Huron Forge Machine Compay, in Detroit.³
     Ernest and Gladys appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Walled Lake, Oakland Co., Michigan, at 1367 E Lake Dr G, enumerated 3 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²³
     He was a truck driver at a lumber company by 1950, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 48 hours the prior week.²⁴
     His wife died before 1971.^25,26,27
     Ernest died on 2 Oct 1975 in Garden City, Wayne Co., MichiganG, at age 71.^14,15

Mary Eveline Nafus was born on 12 Jan 1891 in Lehman, PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lehman Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her parents, Dimick Nafus and Eleanor Ide.¹²
     Mary married Corey Jacob Souder, son of Joseph Souder and Sarah E. Reigle, on 28 Sep 1905 in Scranton, PennsylvaniaG, with Alderman W. S. Millar officating.^7,8,9
     Mary and Corey appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lehman Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their children Raymond and Albert were listed as living with them.¹³
     Mary and Corey appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lehman Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 24 Feb 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Raymond and Albert were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Mary and Corey appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Trucksville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 29 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $15 per month, and did not own a radio.¹⁵
     Mary and Corey appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Forty Fort, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 90 Dilley St. G, enumerated 2 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $10 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935.¹⁶
     Mary died on 8 Jun 1948 in Forty Fort, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 57.^10,11 She was buried on 12 Jun 1948 in Lehman, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹⁰