John Henry Markham

John Henry Markham

• John Henry Markham was born on 17 August 1845 in Tipperary, Ireland.
• He married Jennie Agnes Hayes.
• John Henry Markham became a widower at the 9 November 1917 death of his wife Jennie Agnes Hayes.
• The following appeared on 10 July 1926 in The Bradford Era: J. H. Markham, Sr., of Wichita, Kan., arrived in Bradford last night, owing to the death of his son-in-law, Thomas A. Simpson, whose funeral takes place in Olean today.
• The following appeared on 4 August 1930 in The Bradford Era: Miss Jane Markham and J. H. Markham, sr., of Congress street and Miss Irene Colligan of Jefferson street, have returned from Kanse, where they attended the obsequies of Harold Clayson.
       Mrs. John H. Markham, jr., of Tulsa, Okla., who was in Kane Saturday to attend the funeral services of her brother, Harold Clayson, which were held in Kane Saturday, was the guest yesterday of John H. Markham, sr., and daughter, Miss Jane Markham, of Congress street. Mrs. Markham left last night for Chicago where she will visit enroute to her home in Tulsa.
• John Henry Markham died on 11 December 1931 at age 86 in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, at 151 Congress Street at his residence.
• He was interred at St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania.
• The following appeared on 12 December 1931 in The Bradford Era: John H. Markham, sr., 86, pioneer oil producer, and prominent resident of this city for 50 years, died last night at 6:16 o'clock at his home in Congress street after a two-year illness.
       Mr. Markham was born in Tipperary, Ireland, August 17, 1845, and came to this country at an early age. Mr. Markham came to Bradford with Mrs. Markham, who passed away fourteen years ago, from Karnes City, and located at 151 Congress street, the location of the present homestead.
       He engaged in the oil business and had extensive holdings in the Bradford field. Later he owned a refinery in Robinson, Ill., and engaged in the oil business in Oklahoma and Peabody, Kan., always maintaining a residence here. Mr. Markham was a member of the St. Bernard church.
       Surviving are six daughters, Misses Jane, Camilla and Lillian Markham of this city; Mrs. Mable Simpson of Tulsa; Mrs. Winifred Washabaugh of Wichita, Kan; three sons, John H., jr., Robert E. and Walter S. Markham, all of Tulsa; a brother, Stephen Markham of Tulsa; and a number of grandchildren of Tulsa and Wichita.
       Funeral services will be announced later.
• The following appeared on 16 December 1931 in The Bradford Era: Funeral services for John Henry Markham were held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Bernard's church. Rev. Monsignor David F. Hickey officiated. Burial was in St. Bernard's cemetery. The services were largely attended.
       Mrs. James Matthews and Mrs. Robert Russell of Custer City sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Teach me to Pray." The Children's choir also sang.
       Pallbearers were Frank Cantwell, M. F. Shay, Norbert Johnston, Thomas Colligan, James Matthews and Harry McHenry.
• The following appeared on 18 December 1931 in The Bradford Era: Mr. and Mrs. John H. Markham, Jr., Walter Markham, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markham, Mrs. Mabel Simpson and son, Hayes Simpson, and Stephen Markham, all of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Winifred Washabaugh and son, Theodore, of Wichita, Kan., who were here to attend the funeral for their father, John H. Markham, have returned to their homes.

• Last Edited: 5 May 2014