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     Thomas Taylor McNees was born on 23 February 1809 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John McNees and Mary Taylor.¹ Thomas Taylor McNees married first Mary "Polly" Cooper, daughter of Zebulon S. Cooper and Sara Bean Bane, on 2 May 1833 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Thomas Taylor McNees married second Mary Cooper, daughter of John Cooper and Martha Atkinson, on 11 November 1847 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Thomas Taylor McNees It was very interesting that both of Thomas' wives were named Mary Cooper. To distinguish them the family called the first Polly and the second one Mary. The two wives were first cousins.¹ He became Harriet McNees's adoptive father.¹ Thomas Taylor McNees died on 6 March 1897 at Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Centerville, Belmont County, Ohio.¹

     George McNees was born on 23 February 1809 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John McNees and Mary Taylor.¹ George McNees died Early.¹

     John Cahill McNees was born on 23 January 1813 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of John McNees and Mary Taylor.^1,2 John Cahill McNees married first Elizabeth Florence Vogan, daughter of William Vogan and Mary Harlan, on 24 February 1842 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 John Cahill McNees married second Eleanor Jane Beatty, daughter of Jonathan Beatty and Margaret McClure, on 11 November 1845.^1,2 John Cahill McNees was ordained an elder of Plaingrove Presbyterian Church on 31 October 1851.^1,2 He married third Susannah Armstrong, daughter of Thomas Armstrong and Frances Drake, on 6 November 1855 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 John Cahill McNees died on 25 November 1873 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 60.^1,2 He was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Mary Jane McNees was born on 19 July 1816 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John McNees and Mary Taylor.¹ Mary Jane McNees married David McCune, son of James Kerr McCune and Rebecca Armstrong, on 6 December 1849 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Mary Jane McNees died on 6 February 1894 at age 77.¹ She was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Elizabeth Armstrong was born on 8 January 1806 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of David Armstrong and Sarah Harris.¹ Elizabeth Armstrong married William McNees, son of John McNees and Mary Taylor, on 31 December 1829 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Armstrong died on 7 April 1888 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     John Munson McNees was born on 23 March 1833 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong.¹ John Munson McNees married Mary Elizabeth Snyder, daughter of Zepheniah Bryan Snyder and Rachel Kennedy, on 4 February 1858 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,1 John Munson McNees became Laura May McNees's adoptive father; was adopted by John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder. Her real mother is unknown and her real father was a McConnell. On doctor's orders Mary and John were looking for a baby to adopt if they lost another at birth. John made arrangements with McConnell and after losing another they got Laura. The doctor said that Mary's trouble was all nerves and if she had a baby to breast feed and be interested in she would not lose her own.¹
John Munson McNees died on 4 September 1911 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Sarah Rebecca McNees was born on 24 February 1837 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong.¹ Sarah Rebecca McNees died on 19 March 1864 at age 27.¹

     David Lowry McNees was born on 22 February 1839 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was named for his great uncle David Armstrong and for a Reverend Lowry who preached at Plain Grove Presbyterian Church.² He was the son of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong.¹ David Lowry McNees Civil War service in Co. H, 78th Regiment, PA.¹ He died on 21 August 1864 at age 25. When supplies were cut off by the enemy, he with others ate the corn for the mules. That started dysentery from which he died.¹ He was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary Jane McNees was born on 26 July 1842 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong.¹ Mary Jane McNees married John M. Bennett, son of John Bennett and Mary Ann Studebaker, on 1 January 1862 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 Mary Jane McNees died on 14 June 1916 at age 73.¹

     Anna Elizabeth McNees was born on 26 April 1846 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong.^1,2,3 Anna Elizabeth McNees died on 31 July 1917 at Mahoning County, Ohio, at age 71.^1,4 She was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Snyder was born on 12 January 1840 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Zepheniah Bryan Snyder and Rachel Kennedy.¹ Mary Elizabeth Snyder married John Munson McNees, son of William McNees and Elizabeth Armstrong, on 4 February 1858 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,1 Mary Elizabeth Snyder became Laura May McNees's adoptive mother; was adopted by John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder. Her real mother is unknown and her real father was a McConnell. On doctor's orders Mary and John were looking for a baby to adopt if they lost another at birth. John made arrangements with McConnell and after losing another they got Laura. The doctor said that Mary's trouble was all nerves and if she had a baby to breast feed and be interested in she would not lose her own.¹
Mary Elizabeth Snyder died on 6 July 1906 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 66.¹ She was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Owen Lovejoy McNees was born on 30 October 1859 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Owen Lovejoy McNees died on 1 November 1859 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Orris Curtin McNees died on 24 August 1860 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was born on 24 August 1860 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Orris Curtin McNees was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Ida Isadore McNees died on 14 May 1861 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. She was born on 14 May 1861 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Ida Isadore McNees was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Ella Jane McNees died on 19 November 1862 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. She was born on 19 November 1862 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Ella Jane McNees was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

     Clara Imelda McNees was born on 6 December 1863 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Clara Imelda McNees married first John Marion Greer on 23 April 1888 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Clara Imelda McNees married second Peter Fennel, son of Jacob Fennel and Mary Boyer, on 18 September 1907 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Clara Imelda McNees died in 1936.¹

     David Lowry McNees was born on 4 January 1866 at Worth Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.^1,2 David Lowry McNees married Ada Irene McEwen, daughter of James McEwen and Isabella Melinda Williamson, on 9 January 1895 at Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.¹ David Lowry McNees died on 10 June 1931 at in an auto accident, Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 65.¹ He was buried at Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Frank McNees died on 25 November 1867 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was born on 25 November 1867 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹

     Edwin Grant McNees was born on 20 October 1868 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He died on 21 October 1868 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹

     Lillie Elzada McNees was born on 22 December 1869 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^3,2 She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.^2,3 Lillie Elzada McNees married Samuel Brownard Boren, son of John R. Boren and Margaret R. Gilliland, on 7 June 1892 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^4,1,2 Lillie Elzada McNees died on 7 June 1907 at Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 37.² She was buried at Plain Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.²

     Zephaniah Snyder McNees was born on 8 October 1872 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^3,4,2 He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.^2,3 Zephaniah Snyder McNees graduated at Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 21 December 1900 with a Diploma in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. He married Olive Almeda Rose, daughter of John Heck Rose and Anna Louise Mitchell, on 15 October 1907 at Elm Grove, Ohio County, West Virginia. The newspaper announcement stated, "Cards have been received in New Brighton, announcing the marriage at Elm Grove, W.Va., on Tuesday evening of this week, of Miss Olive M. Rose and Dr. Z. S. McNees. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Rose, until recently residents of New Brighton."^2,5 Zephaniah Snyder McNees and his family moved to Buckey, Maricopa County, Arizona when Olive developed tuberculosus. They lived there about 6 years when they moved to Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.⁶ He was employed as a veterinarian on 12 September 1918 at Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona.¹ He died on 9 September 1943 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 70.² He was buried at Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona; Glendale Memorial Park is at 7844 N. 61st Avenue. Zephaniah is buried in plot 8N, section 2, block 68.^7,2

     Anna Vinetta McNees was born on 15 November 1874 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.^1,2 Anna Vinetta McNees married John Howard Shannon, son of Leonard B. Shannon and Mary Eleanor McCandless, on 18 December 1907 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^3,1 Anna Vinetta McNees died on 10 August 1954 at Perryville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Maggie Florence McNees was born on 9 May 1877 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.^1,2 Maggie Florence McNees married Harry Josiah Shaffer, son of Israel J. Shaffer and Margaret Baker, on 30 June 1897 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Maggie Florence McNees died on 27 June 1965 at Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.¹

     Mary Leola McNees was born on 17 January 1881 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Mary Leola McNees married Frederic Samuel Royle, son of Robert John Royle and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, on 28 November 1906 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Mary Leola McNees died on 12 May 1928 at Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, at age 47.¹ She was buried at North Jackson, Mahoning County, Ohio.¹

     Twin boy McNees died on 19 August 1884 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on 19 August 1884 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹

     Twin boy McNees died on 19 August 1884 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on 19 August 1884 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹

     Laura May McNees was born on 17 February 1861 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.¹ Laura May McNees was adopted; was adopted by John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder. Her real mother is unknown and her real father was a McConnell. On doctor's orders Mary and John were looking for a baby to adopt if they lost another at birth. John made arrangements with McConnell and after losing another they got Laura. The doctor said that Mary's trouble was all nerves and if she had a baby to breast feed and be interested in she would not lose her own.¹
She married Alvin Curtis Snyder, son of Conrad Snyder and Nancy McCandless, on 21 February 1878 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ Laura May McNees died on 25 August 1928 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 67.¹ She was buried at Muddy Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Clay Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Olive Almeda Rose was born on 29 March 1875 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Heck Rose and Anna Louise Mitchell.^2,3,1 Olive Almeda Rose married Zephaniah Snyder McNees, son of John Munson McNees and Mary Elizabeth Snyder, on 15 October 1907 at Elm Grove, Ohio County, West Virginia. The newspaper announcement stated, "Cards have been received in New Brighton, announcing the marriage at Elm Grove, W.Va., on Tuesday evening of this week, of Miss Olive M. Rose and Dr. Z. S. McNees. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Rose, until recently residents of New Brighton."^1,4 Olive Almeda Rose died from heart problems on 3 February 1959 at Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 83.^5,1 She was buried at Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona; Glendale Memorial Park is at 7844 N. 61st Avenue. Olive is buried in plot 3N, section 2, block 68.^6,1

     Baby Girl McNees died in May 1909 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was born in May 1909 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Zephaniah Snyder McNees and Olive Almeda Rose.¹ Baby Girl McNees was buried at an unknown cemetery.¹

     Baby Girl McNees died in May 1909 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was born in May 1909 at Brady Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Zephaniah Snyder McNees and Olive Almeda Rose.¹ Baby Girl McNees was buried at an unknown cemetery.¹