Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameRaymond Melvin Spangler 
, M
, MBirth Date12 Jan 1916
Birth PlaceSomerset, PA
Death Date6 Jan 1978 Age: 61
Death PlaceSomerset, PA
FatherGuy Franklin Spangler , M
MotherMinnie Grace Cook , F
Spouses
1Romayne Sprowls 
, F
, FBirth Date8 Sep 1917
Birth PlaceBoswell, PA
Death Date5 Dec 2009 Age: 92
Death PlaceJohnstown, PA
Burial PlaceJenner Cross Roads, PA
OccupationHomemaker; 1941-1942 Secretary at Jacobs Aircraft, Pottstown, PA plant.
EducationBoswell High School, Boswell, PA, May 24, 1935; Cambria Rowe Business College, Johnstown, PA, February 27, 1942.
ReligionLutheran
FatherLester Lloyd Sprowls , M (1884-1965)
MotherAlice Mae Hartshorn , F (1892-1979)
Marr Date18 Mar 1940
Marr PlaceSomerset, PA
Div Date17 Sep 1942
Div PlaceSomerset, PA
Notes for Romayne (Spouse 1)
The 1920 United States Federal Census record for Romaine Sprowls provides a snapshot of her early life in Jenner, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Romaine, aged two at the time, lived on Stonycreek Street with her parents, Lester and Alice Sprowls, both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. This household setting reflects the post-World War I era when many American families were experiencing significant social and economic changes.
Romaine's record is part of the broader 1920 census, which was conducted during a period of rapid growth and transformation in the United States. The census data from this time captures the demographic shifts and family structures as they were adjusting to post-war realities. This particular record connects Romaine's individual story to larger themes of community life and family dynamics in early 20th-century America.
The 1930 United States Federal Census includes a record for Romaine Sprowls, a 12-year-old girl living on Center Street in Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Romaine was born around 1918 in Pennsylvania and was identified as White, single, and attending school. Both of her parents were also born in Pennsylvania, and she was able to read, write, and speak English. The census provides a snapshot of her life and educational status during a time when the United States was experiencing economic and social changes leading up to the Great Depression.
The record offers insight into Romaine's community in Boswell, a small town representative of rural America during the early 20th century. It highlights the importance of census data in understanding local demographics, educational access, and social conditions during this period of American history.
The 1940 United States Federal Census record for Romaigne Sprowls provides a snapshot of her life at age 22. Living in Boswell, Somerset, Pennsylvania, she resided with her family on Center Street South Side. Romaigne was single and worked as a clerk for the Boswell News, earning $675 annually, which was a typical income for many clerical workers of the time. The record also notes her completion of four years of high school, and she worked 40 hours a week. Her household included her parents, Lester and Alice Sprowls, and her siblings, La Vonne and Maruy Lee.
This record places Romaigne within the broader context of pre-World War II America, where young women were increasingly entering the workforce in clerical positions. The census not only highlights individual family dynamics but also reflects societal shifts in gender roles and economic conditions during this era.
The 1950 United States Federal Census records Poncyn R. Neuman residing in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. At age 32, she lived with her spouse, George R. Neuman, and their one-year-old daughter, Alice C. The Neuman household was located at 542 Wood St. Poncyn was listed as "keeping house," which indicates she was not employed outside the home at the time. The census entry notes her birthplace as Pennsylvania and her mother's birthplace as Belgium, highlighting her family's immigrant background. This snapshot provides insight into mid-20th century family life and the roles women often held in domestic settings during this era.