Farabaugh Family History - Person Sheet
NameJoseph S. Borkey 
BirthDec 7, 1813, Windsor Township, Berks County, Pa.
DeathJul 16, 1889, Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pa.
BurialSt. Benedict Church Cemetery, Carrolltown, Pa.
FatherJohn Borkey (1788-1880)
MotherCatharine Sheer (1792-1875)
Spouses
BirthNov 18, 1817, Berks County, Pa.
DeathFeb 20, 1897, Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pa.
BurialSt. Benedict Church Cemetery, Carrolltown, Pa.
MarriageJul 26, 1835, Berks County, Pa.
ChildrenFlorence or Rebecca (1840-1882)
Augustine H. (1855-1928)
Notes for Joseph S. Borkey
Joseph was from Berks County and relocated to Carroll Township, Cambria County, in 1855.
In 1860, Joseph appears as a farmer with his wife Leona and nine children, living in Carroll Township, Cambria County, Pa. In 1870 and 1880, Joseph was a farmer in Cambria Township, living with Leona. He went blind at the age of 92, but then regained his sight.
Possible relation of Jacob Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Jacob Berkey, 20010-20100-0.
Possible relation of Joseph Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Joseph Berkey, 01100-00201-0.
Possible relation of Joseph Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Joseph Berkey, 20010-10010-0.
Possible relation of Samuel Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Samuel Berkey, 20100-00100-0.
Possible relation of John Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 567. John Berkey, 21010-32010-0.
Possible relation of Jacob Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 567. Jacob Berkey, 40010-00010-0.
In 1860, Joseph appears as a farmer with his wife Leona and nine children, living in Carroll Township, Cambria County, Pa. In 1870 and 1880, Joseph was a farmer in Cambria Township, living with Leona. He went blind at the age of 92, but then regained his sight.
Possible relation of Jacob Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Jacob Berkey, 20010-20100-0.
Possible relation of Joseph Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Joseph Berkey, 01100-00201-0.
Possible relation of Joseph Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Joseph Berkey, 20010-10010-0.
Possible relation of Samuel Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 566. Samuel Berkey, 20100-00100-0.
Possible relation of John Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 567. John Berkey, 21010-32010-0.
Possible relation of Jacob Berkey. 1800 Census, Quemahoming Township, Somerset County, Pa., p. 567. Jacob Berkey, 40010-00010-0.