• Birth: 18 May 1834, York, Pennsylvania
• Death: 20 Oct 1916, Gettysburg, Adams Co.,Pa (Maybe In Home Of Daughter Anna)
• Father: Michael BENTZ (1790-1858)
• Mother: Anna (twin) ìAnnieî QUICKEL (1802-1882)
• Mary [Maria Elizabeth] BENTZ 2nd married Reuben LEBER, and had two children of that union

Children of William Henry STAIR and Mary [Maria Elizabeth] BENTZ [Surnamed STAIR]

• Edward Philip (E Philip/Edward P) (1854-1937)
• Anna Kate (Annie) (1856-1932)

• William Henry Stair has been a frustratingly difficult man to pin down. We know he born in Pennsylvania, so is at least 2nd generation American, and was 23 at the time of his marriage in York, York County, Penna. Although we know he died at a tragically young age and in tragic circumstances [ he was 25,  and his second child [dtr Anna Kate, our direct] not yet born]  the circumstances and place of his death are not known to me.  Shown in passed down family notes and the Keller Bible in addtion, and known without doubt to be named William Henry Stair for his daughter assured  her children and grandchildren  knew her father's name,  searches in York County have ruled out several William and Henry Stairs , known to other researchers of the Stair Line and corresponding to his birthdate. He was married after the 1850 census, making it impossible to find him as HOH in any census, as he died before the 1860 census. Before 1850 he will be only a child listed in a birth frame for male entries , as only HOH were named in pre 1850 census as yet unfound. William Henry Stair is among Cynthia's most wanted. See That page for research efforts to identify him.
• ìWilliam Henry Stair married Maria Elizabeth Bentz on 13 Oct 1853, as recorded in church records from St. John's Church in York, PA. The marriage is also recorded in the Democratic Press, 18 Oct. 1853, but this shows the date as 14 Oct 1853. Rev. C. W. Thompson was the man that married

them.î ⁶ This marriage, besides being in passed down family notes, is found as Marriage Record from IGI Record via FamilySearch@@International Genealogical Ind ex Batch # M506891 Dates 181101878 Source Call No Q974.841 Y1   V2YR  Type: Book   Printout 100262

• Edward Philip (E Philip/Edward P) (1854-1937)
• Anna Kate (Annie)  (1856-1932)

• Edward P had 3 named children according to passed down family notes ⁵and his wife's Name was Unknown in those same notes. But in the 1910 census, his wife is found as  Anne L. In the passed down family notes, The three children were named as E Philip Stair,  William Stair, and  Hubert Stair  (long shot but Hubert Stair could have his grandmotherís surname as his christian name). This family is Found in census of 1910 residing in York, York Co., Penna. Family notes called him Edward P. Stair, while the census shows him clearly as E Philip Stair. Other researchers of this line report the wife's name as Anne LUTTMAN. She is also seen as Annie SUTTON.
• Census of 1910 for York Borough, York Co., Penna

Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode
E Philip StairÝ Age: 55 State: PA
Color: W Enumeration District: 0126
Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0041
County:  York, York
Relation:  Head of Household
Other Residents: Wife Anne L 54, Pennsylvania
Son E Philip, Jr 26, Pennsylvania
Son Hubert 20, Pennsylvania  ¹⁵
• Census for 1920

HOH Stair, Edward P, [Mother and Father BOTH born Penna], employed in Bank with some detail associated unreadable
Wife Elizabeth E 47
Son Phillip Single 36, Lawyer¹⁵

Spouse # 1 [1st Wife] :  Anna  [Anne L.⁹] LUTTMAN^,6,Also seen as Annie Sutton⁴

In 1910 census she is found as Annie L, substantiating but not proving a Luttman surname

• Birth: 26 Mar 1856⁴ /  54 In 1910 Census And Born Penna⁸
• Death: 20 Mar 1912^6,4
• Census of 1910 for York Borough, York Co., Penna

Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode
E Philip StairÝ Age: 55 State: PA
Color: W Enumeration District: 0126
Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0041
County:  York, York
Relation:  Head of Household
Other Residents: Wife Anne L 54, Pennsylvania
Son E Philip, Jr 26, Pennsylvania
Son Hubert 20, Pennsylvania  ¹⁵
• Children of Union

• Born: 1882/3 [47 in census of 1920]
• No children of union known
• Census for 1920

HOH Stair, Edward P, [Mother and Father BOTH born Penna], employed in Bank with some detail associated unreadable
Wife Elizabeth E 47
Son Phillip Single 36, Lawyer [child of Edward P's first marriage] ¹⁵

Marr: Nov 12 1915
[[12/4/1915 [Application Date]   12/11/1915  [ Marriage Date] STAIR, EDWARD P. WURTS, ELIZABETH E.    29074 [Application #] [York County Archives]] ]

Children of Edward Philip STAIR and 1st Wife Anna LUTTMAN:

• Jeannie Louise (1881-)⁶
• E. Philip^{5, 8} (1883-⁶)[Attorney in York⁴]
• William Stuart ⁵(1885--⁶)
• Hubert ^{5, 8}(1889--⁶) married 1st to Unknown⁶ [marriage ended 13 Dec 1915⁶] 2nd married Margaret Marie FREED⁶

1.2 Anna Kate (Annie) STAIR [SEE DEDICATED PAGE TO THIS DIRECT ANCESTOR] 

• Birth: 4 Oct 1850, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Death: 25 Jun 1931, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Father: ìJohnî [John Adam]  SWOPE (1815-1880)
• Mother: Nancy Moore McCURDY (<1820-1904)

Children:

• Marion (died in Infancy)
• James Donald îDeweyî "Don" "JD" (1881-1950)
• Mary Stair (1885-1966)
• Amy McCurdy (1893-1980)

Sources

1. Family Notes from DM Swope-research and interviews [DM was a toddler when grandmother Maria Elizabeth died, and an adult on  the death of Mary's dtr Lydia Stair Swope and Maria Elizabeth's  son in law, Samuel McCurdy Swope-"Annie" Stair Swope and Sam Swope were closely involved with their SWOPE grandchildren ]
2. ì1850 federal census,î "Mary E 16" living in home of father and mother under HOH Michael Bentz York Borough, South Ward for 1850 in the Federal 1850 census.
3. Laura Morrison, Sources apparant but link doesnít work, ìQuickel Descendants,î http://www.laura.morrison.net/pafg12.htm#1536, date only http://www.laura.morrison.net/pafg12.htm#1536. Laura is a frequent contributor to Quickel forums. Her site is extensive.
4,  Email correspondance from Jane [oliver1250@hotmail.com ] , researcher of Bentz line, relying on data from her grandmother citing generally research by John Bentz Hamme. It states within the text  ì To him we are indebted for this long and interesting family history.î . [Letter filed under Bentz Family in Reunion Folder in author's possesion. ] Janeís email [oliver1250@hotmail.com ] . Please note many comments through text indicate this research was done in about 1944 so, as approaches later generations, could indicate contact with then living progeny and relatives of those detailed in the text. In addition the original information shows living status for several entries born as late as the 1870s. The original work  then seems to be by John Bentz Hamme in entirity, and the Hamme lines might then be considered most secure. However, No source citations, are provided in source, and I found several minor errors in my direct lines, so Caveat Emptor.
First letter recíd before text in relation to info:
Hi Cynthia, Thanks for all your information. I am just beginning this. The information I have is taken from my Grandmother's  research, whom she states
was compiled by John Bentz Hamme. The line I am interested in is the Bentz line. Mary Elizabeth was a sister of my direct descendant. The information
Gram has is that Mary Married William Stair, b. Jan. 3,1830, d. Aug,22,1855. He is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetary, York, Pa. She lists only an Edward
Philip Stair b. July 4,1854, d. July 25,1937. He married Annie Sutton b. March, 26,1856, d. March 20,1912. He was a real estate dealer in York, Pa.
Their issue: D. Philip Stair, an attorney in York, William Stair and Hubert Stiar. As I said, I am interested in the Bentz line. Gram has information
back to John Bentz and Maria Magdelena. Would love to know what you have and would be glad to share. Thanks Jane
----- Original Message -----
From: <Alfonsa@aol.com>
To: <STAUCHistory@aol.com>; <oliver1250@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 12:08 AM
Subject: Re: William Stair
 

5. ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to DM Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited, "Mrs Keller of York", Unclear if Mrs Keller pertained to York County or York  [the town], York County, Penna
6. Email from Blake M. Stough   recíd 020202, reads:
Hello
I believe I may have corresponded with one or both of you at some point in time, but I am not sure. In any case, I hope we can help each other solve the mystery of William's ancestry.
I began researching the descendants of George Christopher Stoehr several years ago, and traced many lines of descent. In my research, I have come across this mysterious William Stair. While I have not connected William to my research, I live in York, PA and have easy access to records that can help us. Here is what I know.
William Henry Stair married Maria Elizabeth Bentz on 13 Oct 1853, as recorded in church records from St. John's Church in York, PA. The marriage is also recorded in the Democratic Press, 18 Oct. 1853, but this shows the date as 14 Oct 1853. Rev. C. W. Thompson was the man that married them.
William and Mary had a son, Edward Phillip Stair on 4 Jul 1854, and he was baptized on 30 Aug 1854.
Edward first married Anna Luttman on 28 Oct 1880. She died on 20 Mar 1912, but they had 4 children, Jeannie Louise (b. 3 Sep 1881), Edward Philip (b. 18 May 1883), William Stuart (b. 10 Mar 1885), and Hubert Luttman (b. 14 May 1889).
Edward's second wife was Elizabeth Electa Wurtz, marrying her on 12 Dec 1915.
Hubert was possibly married 3 times, but the first wife's name is unknown. The first marriage ended on 13 Dec 1915. His second wife was Margaret Marie Freed, the third was possibly Mary Wolf.
Now, I can narrow down who this William is if I knew a little more about him. Do we know when he was born and died? Do we know where he is buried? Do we know any siblings of him? How about his wife. Where was she from, and who were her parents? I am interested in any and all information that can help us figure this out.
Thanks for your time. Look at my info and see if you can add anything to it. I will probably be able to go to the library this week and do some research, so anything is useful.
Blake M. Stough
List Admin. (STAUCH, LENHART, AMREV-CAMP-SECURITY, BEHLER)
Researching Stough-Stauch-Stouch families originating in York County, Penna. Visit the Stough-Stauch-Stouch Genealogy and Family Resource Website at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stauch
7. IGI:
Edward Philip STAIR
Sex:Ý M Event(s):
Christening:Ý 30 Aug 1854
Saint Johns Episcopal Church, York, York, Pennsylvania Parents:
Father:Ý William Henry STAIR
Mother:Ý Mary Eliz.
Source Information:
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C506891 1785-1875 Q974.841 Y1 V2YR  Book 1002430  Film
Sheet:

8. Census of 1910 for York Borough, York Co., Penna
Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode
E Philip StairÝ Age: 55 State: PA
Color: W Enumeration District: 0126
Birth Place: Pennsylvania Visit: 0041
County:  York, York
Relation:  Head of Household
Other Residents: Wife Anne L 54, Pennsylvania
Son E Philip, Jr 26, Pennsylvania
Son Hubert 20, Pennsylvania
9.. Ibid. Anne L. Stair in 1910 census.

10. Report of Dtr Anna Kate [STAIR] Swope to her grandchildren

11. Gilbert Ernest Swope, The Swope Family 1676-1896, T.B. & H.B Cochran, Publishers, 1898;  page 123-124.
12. IGI Hit:
Ý Anna Kate STAIR
Sex:Ý F Event(s):
Christening:Ý 11 Jul 1856
Saint Johns Episcopal Church, York, York, Pennsylvania Parents:
Father:Ý William H. STAIR
Mother:Ý Mary E.
Source Information:
Batch number: Dates Source Call No. Type Printout Call No. Type
C506891 1785-1875 Q974.841 Y1 V2YR  Book 1002430
13. Census Entries, see same
14. Email in response to census assist for 1850 Stairs in York County from Ed Morril [Return-Path: <edmorrill@home.com>; "After the 15th I will be edmorrill@comcast.net."]

15. 1920 census, York, York Penna. HOH Edward P Stair. Roll T625_1669 page 2A, ED 133. Ancestry.com image 728.
 
 

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