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Note: N141 Given name (Mabel), middle name (Violet), maiden surname (Sprowls), date (December 28, 1906) of birth and location (Enon) of birth from Sprowls History Book (Opal Dague Winnett)
CONFLICTING DATE (December 28, 1907) OF BIRTH from RootsWeb World Connect Project:Cherie's Family (Cherie Atkinson Clark from Sprowls Family Files of Patty Harris)
Residence listed as Claysville, Pennsylvania, at the time of the death of her father in December, 1928. This information from an email sent by Ruth Sprowls on June 13, 2003.
Married surname (Amos), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in April, 1940, from the obituary of Mrs. Mattie Sprowls, Washington County Genealogy Project Obituary Board, posted by Donna Creary, March 6, 2003
Given name (Mable), middle initial (V), married surname (Amos), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in January, 1944, from the obituary of Wilda Sprowls Miller - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, January 25, 1944, pages Six and Eleven, Wednesday, January 26, 1944, page Eleven
Given name (Mabel), maiden surname (Sprowls), residence (135 Wayne Street, Claysville), occupation (housewife) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in November, 1947, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Ray E. Chess and Mary Belle Amos, 22 Nov 194, Volume 35, Page 119, No. 25095, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQC-7MQ, accessed 16 Apr 2014
Given name (Mabel), maiden surname (Sprowls) and status (not deceased) in May, 1956, from the obituary of John W. Amos - ÒThe Washington ObserverÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, May 19, 1956, pages 2 and 18
Given name (Mabel), maiden surname (Sprowls), married surname (Amos) and status (not deceased) in August, 1982, from the obituary of James S. Kilgore - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 5, 1982, page D-1
Given name (Mabel), married surname (Kilgore), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in November, 1988, from the obituary of Earl F. Sprowls - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 13, 1988, page D-1
Given name (Mabel), married surname (Kilgore), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in January, 1991, from the obituary of Herschel A. Sprowls - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, January 9, 1991, page D-4
Given name (Mabel), married surname (Kilgore), residence (Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in February, 1997, from the obituary of Wray Sprowls - ÒAkron Beacon JournalÓ newspaper,Ó Akron, Summit County, Ohio, Saturday, February 8, 1997, 1 STAR Edition, DEATH NOTICE Section, page B5
Given name (Mabel), married surname (Kilgore), residence (Claysville, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in August, 2007, from the obituary of Lillian P. Barker - ÒToledo BladeÓ newspaper, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Saturday, August 25, 2007
Given name (Mabel), married surname (Kilgore) and status (deceased) in August, 2011, from the obituary of Ruth Virginia Sprowls Stagg - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 11, 2011
Given name (Mabel), maiden surname (Sprowls) and married surname (Amos) from the obituary of William ÒBillÓ Amos - Crosby & Neal Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Guilford, Piscataquis County, Maine, http://www.crosbyneal.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=10464
Given name (Mabel), maiden surname (Sprowls), married surname (Amos) and status (deceased) in April, 2019, from the obituary of Mary Belle Chess - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, page B4
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1910 (May 12) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 196 - sheet 8B - image 17 - line 81) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 2 years old and had not attended school at any time since September 1, 1909. She was single and living with her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage, on the East Finley-Enon Road. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mable B" in this census.
1920 (January 20) census data from the census images for Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 234 - sheet 3B - image 6 - line 92) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 13 years old and had attended school at some time since September 1, 1919. She was living with her father, stepmother, 4 brothers, 1 sister and a stepsister on a farm, which was owned and mortgaged, on the Prosperity and Claysville Road. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Mabel" in this census.
1930 (April 9) census data from the census images for Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 48 - sheet 5A - image 25 - line 28) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that she was 23 years old. She had first been married at the age of 18 and was living with her husband and 1 daughter in a house, which was owned and valued at $2,500, on the Prosperity Road. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mable B" (NOTE: HER MIDDLE INITIAL CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES) in this census.
1940 (April 16) census data from the census images for Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (ED 63-53 - sheet 8A - image 15 - line 1) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 33 years old and engaged in home housework. She had worked 0 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 0 weeks in 1939, earning $0. She did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. She had completed the 8th grade. She was married and living with her husband, 1 son and 1 daughter in a house, which was rented for $10 per month, on South Pittsburgh (40). On April 1, 1935, she lived in the same place. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. Her given name is listed as "Mabel" in this census.
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Mabel V. Sprowls Amos Kilgore
Founding member of McGuffey senior center
Mabel V. Sprowls Amos Kilgore, 100, of Claysville, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2007, in Breese Rest Home, Buffalo Township.
She was born December 28, 1906, in Enon, a daughter of Thomas Benton and Rebecca Jane Ealy Sprowls, and resided in Claysville most of her life.
Mrs. Kilgore was the oldest living member of First Baptist Church of Claysville and a member of its Rainbow Class.
She was an active member of Order of Evening Star Chapter 187, OES in Claysville and Claysville Mothers Club as long as her health permitted. She was a founding and charter member of McGuffey Senior Citizens Center.
Mrs. Kilgore was a former employee of Curtis Pharmacy and the former Claysville A&P.
Her first husband, John W. Amos, died May 18, 1956; she later married James S. Kilgore, who died August 4, 1983 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN OTHER SOURCES).
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Belle Amos Chess of Fairmont, W.Va., and Rebecca (Becki) Amos, wife of Nick Zullo of Prosperity; a son, William, husband of Carolyn Amos of Abbot, Maine; a stepdaughter, Irene, wife of George Bryan of West Virginia; a sister, Ruth Stagg of Washington; eight grandchildren, Michael, Phillip and Darlene Chess, Jeffrey Amos, Bobbi-Jo Amos Burdin, Beth Anne Amos Weymouth, Nick Jon Zullo and Cassandra Ann Zullo Georgetti; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husbands, are a daughter, Geraldine Rose (NOTE: THE MIDDLE NAME CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN OTHER SOURCES) Amos; two stepdaughters, Lillian and Dorothy Kilgore; a sister, Wilda Miller; and four brothers, Clarence, Herschel, Earl and Wray Sprowls.
At the request of the family, there will be no public viewing.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27, in First Baptist Church of Claysville, with the Rev. Jeffrey Gauvin officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. At the request of the family, no flowers will be accepted in the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Claysville, P.O. Box 65, Claysville, PA 15323, Claysville Volunteer Fire Department or McGuffey Senior Citizens Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. Family and friends may view the obituary and express condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
Source - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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There is a Mabel V. Kilgore listed in the Social Security Death Index who was born December 28, 1906 and died September 24, 2007. She last resided in Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania 15323. Her social security number was 194-30-1969 and was issued in Pennsylvania.
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