William Gann1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 8594, (1835 - 1908)
FatherJohn Gann Jr.4,5,6 (13 Dec 1807 - 10 Jun 1869)
MotherAdeline Cruse3 ( - bef 1840)

Key Events:

Birth: 16 May 1835, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania7,8,9
Marriage: 19 Mar 1861, Harriet Meixel (14 Aug 1834 - 21 Feb 1900)10,11,12
Death: 17 May 1908, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania6
Burial: Limestone Cemetery, Nippenose Valley, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania13
ChartsThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania

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Narrative:

     William Gann was born on 16 May 1835 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.7,8,9
     His mother died before 1840, when William was under 5 years old. He was probably the male age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, John Gann Jr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.14
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his father, John Gann Jr., and stepmother, Rachel Kauffman.1 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Oval, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his father and stepmother.2
     William married Harriet Meixel, daughter of George Meixell and Nancy [surname unknown], on 19 Mar 1861.10,11,12
     William was named an heir in the will of his father dated 28 Apr 1869 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, to receive an equal share when his youngest sibling reached age 21, or at the death of the widow. It noted that he owed money his father, which if uncollected would be deducted from his share of the estate.4
     William and Harriet Meixel 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 Albert, Elmer and George were listed as living with them.15
     William and Harriet appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 16 Jun 1880. Their children Elmer and George were listed as living with them.16
     William stated in an affidavit filed in 30 Jan 1886 in support of the pension application of his brother Alfred, that he was living in Oriole, Lycoming Co, Pennsylvania and that he and Alfred were in partnership on the two farms which their father owned.17,18
     His wife died on 21 Feb 1900.19,20
     William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting that he owned his home, which was mortgaged.21
     He was a farmer, operating his own farm by 1870. By the early 1900's he owned and was cultivating 75 acres.22,23,24,25,26,27
     William served as a deacon and elder of the Lutheran Church.3
     William died on 17 May 1908 in Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.6 He was buried in Limestone Cemetery, Nippenose Valley, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.13

Children:
     Children with Harriet Meixel:

  • Albert M. Gann28,3,29 (2 Feb 1862 - 16 Mar 1936)
  • Elmer Meixel Gann28,30,31 (20 Aug 1863 - 30 Nov 1941)
  • George Willard Gann28,30,32 (8 Jun 1868 - 14 Jan 1954)

Citations

  1. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329.
  4. [S6069] Will Books, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, 3:347, will of John Gann.
  5. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows him in household with John and Rachael.
  6. [S5916] William Gann, Certificate of Death.
  7. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows date, with year as 1835, and township.
  8. [S5916] William Gann, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1834, and state.
  9. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 15 and state.
  10. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows date.
  11. [S292] William Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows William and Herriet Gann as apparent heads of the household.
  12. [S1925] Harriet Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  13. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999.
  14. [S5907] John Gann Jr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S292] William Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S1925] Harriet Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, cites National Archives Pension File Cert. #536459.
  18. [S5929] Alfred Gann, Civil War Pension Index, shows filing date, as 2 Feb 1886, and certifcate number, indicating pension was granted.
  19. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, as Lycoming, and state.
  20. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 330, shows year.
  21. [S5924] William Gann household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as farmer.
  23. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer.
  24. [S292] William Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as farmer.
  25. [S1925] Harriet Gann household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as farmer.
  26. [S5924] William Gann household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as farmer.
  27. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows acreage.
  28. [S292] William Gann household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows him living in household of William and Herriet Gann.
  29. [S5950] Albert M. Gann, Certificate of Death.
  30. [S5914] Collins and Jordan, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 330.
  31. [S5917] Elmer Meixel Gann, Certificate of Death.
  32. [S5918] George Willard Gann, Certificate of Death.