Anna Jane Pursell1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 8376, (1842 - 1929)
FatherDavid W. Pursell4,5,6 (abt 1813 - )
MotherMary Painter4,5,6 (abt 1815 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 27 May 1842, Pennsylvania7,8,9
Marriage: 16 Feb 1865, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Alfred Gann (about 1837 - 4 Aug 1894)10,11,12
Death: 8 Jan 1929, 437 E. Church, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania6
Burial: 11 Jan 1929, Wildwood Cemetery6
ChartsThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Anna Jane Pursell was born on 27 May 1842 in Pennsylvania.7,8,9
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Chillisquaque Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, with her parents, David W. Pursell and Mary Painter, in the household of John Painter, apparently her material grandfather.13 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Muncy Creek Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents.14
     Anna married Alfred Gann, son of John Gann Jr. and Adeline Cruse, on 16 Feb 1865 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.10,11,12
     Anna and Alfred appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 30 Jul 1870, reporting real estate of $7,500 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children William and Mary were listed as living with them.15
     Anna and Alfred appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Their children Mary and Jennie were listed as living with them.16
     Her husband died on 4 Aug 1894 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.10,17
     Anna filed for a widow's pension on 14 Aug 1894 based on her late husband's civil war service. The pension was subsequently granted.18
     Anna appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 1418 Scott, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting that she was renting her home. Her daughter Cora was listed as living with her.19
     Anna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at 316 S. Grier St., enumerated 16 Apr 1910. Her daughter Cora was listed as living with her.20
     Anna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of Cora and Ferdinand Page, her daughter and her husband.21
     Anna died on 8 Jan 1929 in 437 E. Church, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.6 She was buried on 11 Jan 1929 in Wildwood Cemetery.6

Children:
     Children with Alfred Gann

Alfred and Anna had two additional children, whose names are unknown, who died before 1900.25,26
  • William P. Gann5,22 (abt 1866 - 1872)
  • Mary A Gann22,23 (abt 1869 - bef 1900)
  • Harry N. Gann24 (abt 10 Aug 1871 - 19 Apr 1872)
  • Walter A. Gann22 (1872 - 1872)
  • Jennie B. Gann22,23 (24 May 1880 - 1 Mar 1899)
  • Cora E. Gann19,20,21 (9 Jan 1882 - 1974)

Citations

  1. [S5992] David W. Pursel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Anna J. Pursel.
  2. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Anna Jane Gann.
  3. [S5920] Annie J. Gann, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Pursell.
  4. [S5993] John Painter household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S5992] David W. Pursel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S5920] Annie J. Gann, Certificate of Death.
  7. [S5920] Annie J. Gann, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  8. [S5993] John Painter household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 8 and state.
  9. [S5992] David W. Pursel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 18 and state.
  10. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, town, county, and state.
  11. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows Alfred and Anna Gann as apparent heads of the household.
  12. [S5920] Annie J. Gann, Certificate of Death, shows him as her husband.
  13. [S5993] John Painter household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5992] David W. Pursel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S291] Alfred Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows him as deceased.
  18. [S5929] Alfred Gann, Civil War Pension Index, shows filing date and certifcate number, indicating pension was granted.
  19. [S5926] Anna Gann household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5927] Anna Gann household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S5951] Ferdinand Page household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999.
  23. [S377] Alfred Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her in household of Alfred and Anna; relationship left blank.
  24. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 15409745, Harry N. Gann, includes tombstone photo showing him as son of Alfred & Annie Gann.
  25. [S5926] Anna Gann household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 7, with one living, and daughter Cora is listed with her.
  26. [S5927] Anna Gann household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 7, with one living, and daughter Cora is listed with her.