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'''Arminta''', known as Minta, or Aunt Mint, was born 18 March, 1883, to [[James Francis Beals]] and his second wife [[Olive Samantha Bower]], on a farm near the high point of Richland Township, Venango County, PA. She had one younger sister, [[Florence Beals]], born in 1884,  a younger brother [[James Elgie Beals]], born in 1889, and two older step-siblings, Charles and Bernice, from James Francis Beals’ first marriage to [[Adeline Kribbs]]. When Minta was eleven years old her mother died in childbirth, and the baby died also.  Arminta married Joe Dittman, had ten children, and lived to be 79 years old.
 
'''Arminta''', known as Minta, or Aunt Mint, was born 18 March, 1883, to [[James Francis Beals]] and his second wife [[Olive Samantha Bower]], on a farm near the high point of Richland Township, Venango County, PA. She had one younger sister, [[Florence Beals]], born in 1884,  a younger brother [[James Elgie Beals]], born in 1889, and two older step-siblings, Charles and Bernice, from James Francis Beals’ first marriage to [[Adeline Kribbs]]. When Minta was eleven years old her mother died in childbirth, and the baby died also.  Arminta married Joe Dittman, had ten children, and lived to be 79 years old.
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One of her daughters, Elva Dittman, married Lindsey Renfrew and they bought the old Bert Wilson farm in Nickleville.
  
 
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[[Image:FlorenceBell ElgieBeals MintaDittman.jpg|128px|thumb|left|[[Florence Beals|Florence Bell]], James Elgie Beals, and [[Adminta Beals|Minta Beals]]]]
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[[Image:FlorenceBell ElgieBeals MintaDittman.jpg|128px|thumb|left|[[Florence Beals|Florence Bell]], James Elgie Beals, and [[Adminta Beals|Minta Beals]]at the home of Elgie Beals.]]
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[[Image:03SL Minta Dittman.JPG|200px|left|thumb|Gravestone at Salem Lutheran, Salem Twp. Clarion Co. PA]]
 
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| '''[[Source:_1910_United_States_Federal_Census|1910 United States Federal Census]]''',Salem T., Clarion Co. PA, Enumeration District 30, Pg 7. Date of census 26 Apr 1910. Lines 61-66: Joseph Dittman age 22, married 8 yrs, farmer, ownes mortgaged farm; wife Minta age 21, married 8 yrs, 4 children, all living; daughter Esther age 8, son Wilbur age 6; son Leo age 4; son Fred age (8?) mos.
 
| '''[[Source:_1910_United_States_Federal_Census|1910 United States Federal Census]]''',Salem T., Clarion Co. PA, Enumeration District 30, Pg 7. Date of census 26 Apr 1910. Lines 61-66: Joseph Dittman age 22, married 8 yrs, farmer, ownes mortgaged farm; wife Minta age 21, married 8 yrs, 4 children, all living; daughter Esther age 8, son Wilbur age 6; son Leo age 4; son Fred age (8?) mos.
 
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|'''Obituary Minta Beals Dittman'''  clipping from collection of Margaret Kahle, Emlenton PA; source not attributed, hand marked Oct 14, 1962.  Minta born 18 Mar. 1883 in Emlenton, dau. of late James J. (sic) & Olive Bower Beals; married Joseph H. Dittman who died 8 Mar. 1952; 10 children surviving include 6 sons: Wilbur J. Dittman of Bradford, Leo J. of Duke Center, Fred H. of Bradford, Homer W. of Shippenville, Ralph E. of Bruin, Donald W. of Emlenton RD 1; 4 daughters: Mrs. Jay (Esther) Piper of Duke Center, Mrs Lindsey (Elva) Renfrew of Emlenton RD, Mrs. Robert (Grace) Schneider of Bradford and Mrs. William (Ruth) Shultz of Bradford; brother Elgie Beals of Emlenton RD; sister Florence Bell of Franklin. Funeral & interment at Salem Lutheran church. Arrangements by Criswell's.
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|'''Obituary Elva L. Dittman Renfrew''', Franklin (Citizens Press?), July 16, 1987, from collection of Margaret Kahle, Emlenton PA.  Elva L. Renfrew age 74 of Nicleville died Wed. (July 15, 1987 hand written).  Born 14 Apr 1913 Salem T. Clarion Co., dau. of Joseph & Minta Beals Dittman. Nov. 7, 1936 married Lindsay Renfrew (survives). Member Salem Lutheran church, Lamartine. Other survivors:2 sons: John L. Renfrew of Knox, Robert W. Renfrew of Knox RD 1; 2 daughters: Mrs Wm (linel) Martin of Franklin & Mrs Wm. (Paula) Heckethorn of Emlenton RD 1; 8 grandchildren: Wm & Steve Martin of Franklin, Mark, Adam & Laura Renfrew of Knox, Jay Heckathorn of Emlenton RD1, dustin & Lacy renfrew of Knox RD1; gr-grandson Danny Martin of Franklin; 2 sisters Esther Piper of Duke Center & Grace Schneider of bradford; 3 brothers: Leo Dittman of Duke Center, Ralph Dittman of Bruin, & Donald Dittman of Emlenton RD1.  Deceased: 3 brothers Wilbur, Fred & Homer Dittman; sister Ruth Shultz.  Arrangements by Wm. N rupert Mortuary of Knox. Interment at Salem Lutheran.
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|'''Research Manuscript of Ella May Beals (Wilson)''' researched 1975-1985, including personal knowledge and interviews of her siblings Robert Beals and Bertha Beals (Chambers), and of her aunt Mary P. Kline (Fillgrove).
 
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| '''Personal correspondence''' from [[Elizabeth Ann Wilson|Elizabeth Wilson Williams]], granddaughter of James Elgie Beals.
 
| '''Personal correspondence''' from [[Elizabeth Ann Wilson|Elizabeth Wilson Williams]], granddaughter of James Elgie Beals.
 
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Revision as of 06:10, 7 July 2007


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Arminta, known as Minta, or Aunt Mint, was born 18 March, 1883, to James Francis Beals and his second wife Olive Samantha Bower, on a farm near the high point of Richland Township, Venango County, PA. She had one younger sister, Florence Beals, born in 1884, a younger brother James Elgie Beals, born in 1889, and two older step-siblings, Charles and Bernice, from James Francis Beals’ first marriage to Adeline Kribbs. When Minta was eleven years old her mother died in childbirth, and the baby died also. Arminta married Joe Dittman, had ten children, and lived to be 79 years old. One of her daughters, Elva Dittman, married Lindsey Renfrew and they bought the old Bert Wilson farm in Nickleville.


Date Location Notes Sources
Birth 18 Mar. 1883 James Francis Beals' farmhouse, Richland Township, Venango County, PA

Marriage To Joe Dittman

Death 1962

Burial

Ancestry chart segment

 Generation 3         Generation 4            
 
                                          
                                                     
                 +-- James Francis Beals
                 |   (1846-1930)        
 Arminta Beals --+                       
 (1883-1962 )    |                           
                 +-- Olive Samantha Bower
                      (1862-1894)

Sources:

Children

(all children with Winnifred May Kline)

Name Gender Date of Birth Birthplace Spouse Notes Sources
Esther Dittman F Jay Ruper
Leo J. Dittman M
Wilbur J. Dittman M
Fred H. Dittman M
Homer W. Dittman M
Elva Dittman F Linsey Renfrew
Grace Dittman F Robert Schneider
Ralph Dittman M Unknown Altmire
Donald W. Dittman M
Ruth W. Dittman F William Schultz


Places of Residence

Location Dates Notes Sources

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Photo Gallery

Florence Bell, James Elgie Beals, and Minta Bealsat the home of Elgie Beals.
Gravestone at Salem Lutheran, Salem Twp. Clarion Co. PA


Sources

Ref. Num. Description Image of original
1 1900 United States Federal Census, Richland Twp., Venango Co., PA, Enumeration District 162, Supervisor's District 15, Page 6, lines 27-30 lists James Beals, 52, born June 1847, and his three children: daughter Arminta Beals, 17, born Mar. 1888; daughter Florence Beals, 15, born July 1884; and son James E. Beals, 10, born Apr. 1890. James Elgie is listed as being born in PA, having attended school for 7 months that year, and able to read, write, and speak English. This census is dated June 13, 1900.
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2 1910 United States Federal Census,Salem T., Clarion Co. PA, Enumeration District 30, Pg 7. Date of census 26 Apr 1910. Lines 61-66: Joseph Dittman age 22, married 8 yrs, farmer, ownes mortgaged farm; wife Minta age 21, married 8 yrs, 4 children, all living; daughter Esther age 8, son Wilbur age 6; son Leo age 4; son Fred age (8?) mos.
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3 Obituary Minta Beals Dittman clipping from collection of Margaret Kahle, Emlenton PA; source not attributed, hand marked Oct 14, 1962. Minta born 18 Mar. 1883 in Emlenton, dau. of late James J. (sic) & Olive Bower Beals; married Joseph H. Dittman who died 8 Mar. 1952; 10 children surviving include 6 sons: Wilbur J. Dittman of Bradford, Leo J. of Duke Center, Fred H. of Bradford, Homer W. of Shippenville, Ralph E. of Bruin, Donald W. of Emlenton RD 1; 4 daughters: Mrs. Jay (Esther) Piper of Duke Center, Mrs Lindsey (Elva) Renfrew of Emlenton RD, Mrs. Robert (Grace) Schneider of Bradford and Mrs. William (Ruth) Shultz of Bradford; brother Elgie Beals of Emlenton RD; sister Florence Bell of Franklin. Funeral & interment at Salem Lutheran church. Arrangements by Criswell's.
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4 Obituary Elva L. Dittman Renfrew, Franklin (Citizens Press?), July 16, 1987, from collection of Margaret Kahle, Emlenton PA. Elva L. Renfrew age 74 of Nicleville died Wed. (July 15, 1987 hand written). Born 14 Apr 1913 Salem T. Clarion Co., dau. of Joseph & Minta Beals Dittman. Nov. 7, 1936 married Lindsay Renfrew (survives). Member Salem Lutheran church, Lamartine. Other survivors:2 sons: John L. Renfrew of Knox, Robert W. Renfrew of Knox RD 1; 2 daughters: Mrs Wm (linel) Martin of Franklin & Mrs Wm. (Paula) Heckethorn of Emlenton RD 1; 8 grandchildren: Wm & Steve Martin of Franklin, Mark, Adam & Laura Renfrew of Knox, Jay Heckathorn of Emlenton RD1, dustin & Lacy renfrew of Knox RD1; gr-grandson Danny Martin of Franklin; 2 sisters Esther Piper of Duke Center & Grace Schneider of bradford; 3 brothers: Leo Dittman of Duke Center, Ralph Dittman of Bruin, & Donald Dittman of Emlenton RD1. Deceased: 3 brothers Wilbur, Fred & Homer Dittman; sister Ruth Shultz. Arrangements by Wm. N rupert Mortuary of Knox. Interment at Salem Lutheran.
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3 Research Manuscript of Ella May Beals (Wilson) researched 1975-1985, including personal knowledge and interviews of her siblings Robert Beals and Bertha Beals (Chambers), and of her aunt Mary P. Kline (Fillgrove).
4 Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams, granddaughter of James Elgie Beals.
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