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William Samuel Webster

William Samuel Webster

Male 1883 - 1951  (67 years)


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  • Name William Samuel Webster  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Birth 11 Aug 1883  Middle Town, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 13 Apr 1951  Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3972  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family Clara Mary Hout,   b. 14 May 1891, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1948, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Marriage 26 Dec 1916  Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Saint Marks Catholic Church

      Saint Marks Catholic Church
    Children 
    +1. Stanley William Webster,   b. 27 Sep 1918, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Nov 1970, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Robert Henry Webster,   b. 21 Jul 1922, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Mar 2015, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. James G. Webster,   b. 1 Jul 1930, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jul 2012, New Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F712  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S69] Staff, Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout), (Name: Endeavor News; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout). 09DEC2006.
      Julia H. Cleary, 100, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium.

      She was born Nov. 26, 1906 in Emporium, a daughter of George and Margaret Prechtl Hout. In St. Mark Catholic Church she married Thomas Cleary Sr., who preceded her in death.

      She was the last immediate member of her family. Mrs. Cleary graduated from Emporium High School in 1924. In 1971, she retired from Sylvania, where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of the Sylvania Quarter Century Club, the St. Mark Catholic Church, C. D. of A., Rosary Society, the Cursillo and the former Blue Army.

      Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Clark, St. Marys; Mary (James) Laughlin, Emporium; one son, Thomas J. Cleary Jr., Emporium; 11 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.

      Mrs. Cleary was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, George, Raymond, Leo and Henry Hout; four sisters, Mary Housler, Margaret Specht, Clara Webster and Catherine Hout, and son-in-law, Walter Clark who died Feb. 10, 2000.

      A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church with Rev. Paul S. Siebert as celebrant. Burial was in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, St. Marks Catholic Church, or the Grove House.

      Endeavor News. 09DEC2006
      HFA: 09DEC2006

    2. [S75] Emporium Independent, (Name: Cameron County Historical Society; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: DeCoursey, Catherine (Hout). 06MAY1920.
      Catherine Decoursey died at Buffalo on April 17, 1920, at 9:45 p.m., aged 67 years, 3 months and 29 days. She leaves the followign children: James, Frank, Martin, Bertha, Twilla and William; also the following brothers: Michael and George Hout, of Emporium; Charles Hout, of Akron, O., and Martin Hout of Wisconsin. She lived here in Emporium and in Shippen township for many years.

      M/M George Hout, Michael and Edward Hout and William Webster, of Emporium, attended the funeral at Buffalo.

      Emporium Independent. 06MAR1920
      Cameron County Historical Society

    3. [S188] Staff, Obituary: Hout, George Sr, (Name: Press Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 20JAN1944;), Obituary: Hout, George Sr.
      1944 – Thursday, January 20 – Press/Independent – Page 8

      GRIM REAPER TAKES ANOTHER OLD TIMER

      In the passing of George Hout, Sr., last Sunday this community lost a citizen who had lived here for nearly 80 years and one who had taken a keen interest in the progress of the community during all these years.

      He was born in Clearfield County, February 15, 1863, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hout. His parents moved to this county when he was a pre-school child and he had lived here until his death.

      He was employed in the Hercules Powder Company and also in the Local Tannery. He was married to Margaret Brechtl [Prechtl] on January 14, 1889.

      For the past three years he had been confined to a wheel chair but kept a cheerful outlook on life. Although and invalid, his death was sudden and unexpected.

      He is survived by six children: Henry of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. William (Clara) Webster, Buffalo; Mrs. Floyd (Margaret) Specht, Kenvil, N.J.; Mrs. Ray (Mary) Housler, George Jr., Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary, all of Emporium. Fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

      Funeral services were held this morning from St. Mark’s Church and interment made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.

      Cameron County Historical Society
      HFA


    4. [S189] Staff, Obituary: Hout, Mrs. George (Margaret Prechtl), (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 30AUG1923;), Obituary: Hout, Mrs. George (Margaret Prechtl).
      1923 – Thursday, August 30 – Press/Independent – Front Page

      DEATH OF MRS. GEO. HOUT

      The sudden death of Mrs. George Hout was a shock to the entire community, occurring Saturday afternoon after a very short illness from an attack of acute indigestion. Her many admirable traits of character gained the love and esteem of all who knew her and her untimely demise is deeply mouned.

      Mrs. Hout, nee Margaret Prechtl, was born in St. Marys April 9, 1867, and had lived in Emporium since her marriage to her husband who survives her. She is also survived by seven children, George, Raymond and Julia, at home; Henry, of Cleveland; Mrs. W.S. Webster of Buffalo; Mrs. F. Specht, of White Haven, and Mrs. R. Housler, of town; and four brothers who two sisters, Michael and Joseph Prechtl of St. Marys, George Prechtl, of Cleveland; John Prechtl of Boone, Iowa; Mrs. Barbara Wurm and Mrs. Mary Cook, of St. Marys, and also five grandchildren.

      Burial services were held from the St. Mark’s Catholic church yesterday (Wednesday) morning at 9 o’clock and were largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends.

      Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. Henry Hout, Mr. and Mrs. George Prechtl, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Stuart, of Cleveland; Mrs. Chas. Hout, of Akron; Carl Hout, of Fredonia; Mrs. Barbara Wurm, Mrs. Mary Cook, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prechtl, Mr. Michael Prechtl, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wurm, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. D. Odell, Mr. and Mrs. L. Wurm of Bradford; Mr. and Mrs. E. Wiegle, of New Bethlehem; Mr. John Hout, Mrs. Leo Hout, Mr. S. Schaefer, Mr. F. Dedoursey, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Webster, of Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Specht, of White Haven.

      *omitted – Mr. and Mrs. W. Wurm, of Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. M. Decoursey, Mr. G. Decoursey, Mr. W. Decoursey, Mr. J. Decoursey, of Buffalo.

      Cameron County Historical Society
      HFA

    5. [S168] Emporium Independent, Emporium, Pennsylvania (print edition), Obituary: Hout, Leo B.
      1919 – Thursday, June 26 – Emporium Independent – front page

      LEO B. HOUT DIED AT BUFFALO

      Leo B. Hout, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, of Emporium, died on Saturday, June 14, at his home in Buffalo after an illness of several months. Leo was a very fine young man and had a host of friends here who sincerely regret his death. He was born in Emporium on February 18, 1893, and was at the time of his death 26 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age. He lived here till six years ago, when he went to Cleveland and then to Buffalo, where he married Miss Frances Shafer and lived there until the time of his death.

      The funeral was held Wednesday morning of last week from the sacred heath Church and interment was made in the Pine Hill R.C. cemetery. The floral pieces were beautiful.

      He is survived by his wife, father and mother, three brothers, Henry, George and Raymond, and four sisters, Mrs. William S. Webster, Mrs. Ray Housler, Miss Margaret and Miss Julia, all of Emporium.

      The following from town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hout, Mr. Ed. Hout, Mr. George Hout, Jr., Mr. Henry Hout, Mr and Mrs. William S. Webster and son Stanley, Mrs. Ray Housler, and daughter Marie, also Mr. and Mrs. George Prechtl of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Barbara White of Philadelphia.

      Cameron County Historical Society
      HFA

    6. [S15] Press/Independent, (Name: Name: Cameron County Historical Society; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Hout, Michael.
      1928 – Thursday, April 26 – Press/Independent – front page

      MICHAEL J. HOUT DIED THURSDAY
      Well Known Citizen Had Been A Resident of Emporium Over 60 Years

      Michael S. Hout passed away at his home at Emporium, Thursday morning at 3 o’clock after a lingering illness of four months. He suffered a paralytic stroke, December 19, and was bedfast until his death, April 19.

      He was born August 25, 1850 at Bayern, Germany. He came to this county when he was a year old and settled in Clearfield County. In 1867 he moved to Emporium and has lived here ever since.

      In 1886 he was united in marriage to Barbara Keiser and to this union five children were born, two having preceded their parents to the grave. The Surviving children are: Joseph J. Hout, emporium, Frederick G. Hout, Columbus, Ohio, Lawrence M. Hout, Buffalo. He is also survived by the following brothers: Martin Hout, Seattle, Wash., Charles Hout, Akron, Ohio, George Hout, Emporium.

      The funeral was held Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mark’s Catholic Church and burial was made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.

      Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hout, Mrs. W.S. Webster and two sons, Mrs. Frank DeCoursey and daughter of Buffalo, Charles Hout of Akron, O., Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of St. Marys.

      Cameron County Historical Society
      HFA

    7. [S627] Aubryn Byrne Family Tree, Ancestry.com Family Tree: Kelly Byrne.

    8. [S93] Staff, Buffalo News, The, (Name: Buffalo News, The; Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; Date: 31MAR1999;), Webster, Clara M. Hout.
      WEBSTER - Clara M. Hout Webster, Dec. 1, 1948, wife of William S. Webster; mother of Stanley W., Robert H. and James G. Webster; sister of Henry Hout of Cleveland, O., George Hout and Mrs. Ray Hausler [Housler] and Mrs. Thomas Cleary, all of Emporium, Pa., Mrs. Floyd Specht of Kenville, N. J. Funeral from the family residence, 79 Milton St., Saturday morning at 8:15 and at St. Monica's Church at 9 o'clock.

      Buffalo News, The: 03DEC1948
      Accessed: 12FEB2026