NameFrancis V. Costlow
BirthDec 1865, Newry, Pa.
DeathJun 21, 1908, Johnstown, Pa.
BurialSt. John Gualbert Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
FatherAlexander Costlow (1817-1888)
MotherMargaret Ann Hite (1827-1913)
Spouses
BirthJun 2, 1868, Carrolltown, Pa.
DeathJun 27, 1961, Johnstown, Pa.
BurialSt. John Gualbert Church Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
FatherLeonhard Fehrenbacher (1830-1897)
MotherMaria Anna Becker (1836-1914)
MarriageOct 21, 1890, St. Joseph's Church, Johnstown, Pa.
ChildrenRalph James (1891-1912)
 Earl Vincent (1892-1984)
 Albert Blair (1895-1975)
 Charles Walter (1897-1967)
 Edward W. (1902-1986)
 Raymond C. (1904-1984)
Notes for Francis V. Costlow
Frank and Melinda lived in Johnstown, Pa. Frank was listed as a laborer at the time of his marriage to Melinda. and in the 1900 Census, when the family lived on Moore Street. He was a mill hand at the time of his early death of tuberculosis. He worked at the Cambria Steel Co.
Notes for Melinda Jane (Spouse 1)
Melinda (a.k.a. Malinda) was raised in Carroll Township, Cambria Co., Pa. After Frank Costlow’s death, she raised her six sons in Johnstown and married August Kleinmeyer.

Melinda served on the Democratic Party committee in the Ninth Ward of Johnstown for over thirty years. She was a dressmaker. By 1935, she was living at the home of her son Raymond in Johnstown.
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