Farabaugh Family History - Person Sheet
NameMelinda Jane Farabaugh 
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)
Spouses
BirthDec 1865, Newry, Pa.
DeathJun 21, 1908, Johnstown, Pa.
BurialSt. John Gualbert Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
FatherAlexander Costlow (1817-1888)
MotherMargaret Ann Hite (1827-1913)
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)
BirthDec 16, 1868, Johnstown, Pa.
DeathJan 19, 1962, Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pa.
BurialSt. Joseph’s Cemetery, Geistown, Pa.
FatherChristian Kleinmeyer
MotherGrace Fleitz
MarriageMay 11, 1916
Notes for Melinda Jane Farabaugh
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.
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.
Notes for Francis V. (Spouse 1)
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 August (Spouse 2)
August was a millhand and a watchman.