Clearfield County PA Archives Obituaries.....Straw, Albert Y., Sr. November 19, 1932
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Clearfield Progress, Nov 21, 1932

Albert Y. Straw Dies After Two-Year Illness; Hold Funeral Tuesday. 
Albert Y. Straw, known throughout Clearfield County for years as a jury 
commissioner and leading citizen, died at his home on Reed street Saturday 
afternoon, November 19th, after a lingering illness of two years.  He was 73 
years old, a native of the County, and prominent during his long and active 
life.  

The following biographical sketch is presented through the courtesy of Editor 
John F. Short of the Clearfield Republican.  

Albert Young Straw, eldest son of the late John T. Straw, a former County 
Commissioner, was born in Ferguson Township, August 14, 1859.  He was educated 
in the public schools, several normal schools at Curwensville and New 
Washington and was licensed to teach when he was 17 years of age.  He taught 
several years and later conducted a mercantile business at Kerrmoor, still 
later was connected with the Clearfield Public Spirit as local editor; served 
three terms as jury commissioner; one term as justice of the peace, and 
various township and borough offices during his active, busy life.  His last 
activity was operating a dairy farm in the Bailey Settlement, Pike Township, 
when his health failed and the family moved to Clearfield.  

On February 9, 1882, Albert Y. Straw and Margaret Bailey, daughter of the late 
Abram and Nancy Caldwell Bailey, Pike Township, were united in wedlock.  Their 
union was blessed with the following children; Maud, married to George E. 
Punchois; Annie, married to Edward G. Brown; Grace, married to Ralph T. Hess,
(died 1917); Earl, (died 1901), Ruth married, W.S. Callahan; John D.; Abram B. 
(died 1916); Winifred married S. Clifton Leech; Samuel L.; Albert Y., and 
Walter.  

A.Y. Straw was a good citizen, husband and father.  He was above the average 
intellectually and was abreast with all pertinent issues of the day and 
generation.  His last work was compiling a history of the Straw family, their 
descendants and connections, at which he was engaged when illness forced him 
to take his bed.  It is a thorough, well written and carefully prepared 
genealogy and family record of many of the pioneer families of the county.  
The first issue was completed last February and is highly prized by members of 
the families.  

Albert Y. Straw was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church, as were all his 
forebearers on his father's side.  He was active in Democratic politics.  
Funeral services will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon. 
Rev. G. W. Hatch of Bells Landing conducting the services.  Interment in 
Centre Cemetery.  

Additional Comments:
Albert Straw was the husband of my first cousin twice removed, Margaret 
Bailey.  

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