LEO DWIGHT (BUD) BAUGHMAN
HIS STORY
When Leo Dwight Baughman was born on March 6, 1927, in Pennsylvania, his father, Victor, was 26 and his mother, Sarah, was 24. Victor Jay Baughman (1900-1992) and Sarah Elizabeth Painter (1903-1994). Also in 1927 the first armored car robbery is committed by the Flatheads Gang near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Charles Lindbergh makes the first solo non-stop trans-Atlantic flight, from New York to Paris in the single-seat, single-engine monoplane Spirit of St. Louis. Murderer's Row: The New York Yankees complete a 4-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series. The Pittsburgh Gasometer Explosion: Three Equitable Gas storage tanks in the North Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, explode, killing 26 people and causing damage estimated between contemporary totals of $4 million and $5 million.
Leo Dwight Baughman was born on March 6, 1927, in Pennsylvania to Sarah Elizabeth Painter, age 24, and Victor Jay Baughman, age 26.
He had five siblings: Carl Lee Baughman (1921-1922), Betty Jean Baughman (1922-1997), Louise Frances Baughman (1924-1965), Mary Ellen Baughman (1928-2017), and Patricia Joan Baughman (1929-2007).
His paternal grandparents: Clover Oren Baughman (1875-1964) and Levine Abelina Schaffner (1878-1955) and his maternal grandparents: James Monroe Painter (1875-1950) and Mary P McIntosh (1875-1950).
In the 1930 United States Federal Census for District 35, Rose Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, there is a record of the Jay and Sara (Painter) Baughman family. V. Jay Baughman was the head of family, male, white, age 29 years, married at 20 years of age, reads and writes English, born in Pennsylvania. He was working as a laborer at odd jobs. The family was renting a home, on Maple Avenue Alley, for ten dollars per month. He said he was not a veteran. Both his parents were born in Pennsylvania. Sara E. Baughman was Jay's wife, female, white, age 27 years, married at age 19, reads and writes English, born in Pennsylvania. Sara was not working outside the home. Both her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Jean M. Baughman, was Jay’s daughter, female, white, age seven years, single, attended school, born in Pennsylvania. Louise F. Baughman, daughter, female, white age five years, single, born in Pennsylvania. Leo D. Baughman, is Jay’s son, male, white, age three years and zero months (born abt 1927), single, born in Pennsylvania. Mary E. Baughman, daughter, female, white, one year and eight months, single, born in Pennsylvania. Joan Baughman, daughter, female, white, four months of age, single, born in Pennsylvania.
Bud’s younger sister described their early home life, “We always had a decent home, the necessities, and it was clean. My mother worked outside the home so we could buy a few groceries. My Dad worked for Uncle Leonard in New York State. He was rarely there – mean as hell if he was. He was especially mean to my Mother – had a terrible temper. Beatings were not uncommon. He did come home after he retired but all of us kids were on our own till then. I never saw him show any affection to any of us. Memories not good! Everyone was “poor” in those days.” On Sundays, “Sunday school and church – big meal at noon – visiting.”
When Bud was about seven years of age, in winter, he was dressed in shorts with a black leotard, white shirt and bow tie. When he was about twelve years of age he had a dog named Inky. Inky was a spaniel and Bud didn’t believe in using a leash and he and Inky would go walking together.
Bud was a handsome man throughout his life and his hair was always cut very short. Unfortunately, he had the tendency of many of the Baughman’s and by middle age his hair had withdrawn from the top of his head leaving only what was on the sides. He was always well dressed. He didn’t wear glasses until he was well along in years. In his early life he was a smoker of cigarettes.
In the 1940 United States Federal Census for 33-10, Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, there is a record of the Jay and Sara (Painter) Baughman family. Jay Baughman was the head of family, male, white, age 39 years, married, completed eighth grade, born in Pennsylvania. He was working in construction in the building industry making $640 per year. The family was renting a home, on 213 Euclid Avenue, for fifteen dollars per month. Both his parents were born in Pennsylvania. Sara Baughman was Jay's wife, female, white, age 27 years, married, completed eighth grade, born in Pennsylvania. Sara was not working outside the home. Both her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Jean M. Baughman was Jay’s daughter, female, white, age seventeen years, single, completed 4-3 grade, born in Pennsylvania. Louise F. Baughman, daughter, female, white age fifteen years, single, completed seventh grade, born in Pennsylvania. Leo D. Baughman was Jay’s son, male, white, age thirteen years, single, completed sixth grade, born in Pennsylvania. Mary E. Baughman was Jay’s daughter, female, white, eleven years, single, completed fifth grade, born in Pennsylvania. Joan Baughman, daughter, female, white, ten years of age, single, completed fourth grade, born in Pennsylvania.
Ten Inducted Into Army In January
Ten youths from Brookville and vicinity were inducted into the Army of the United States January 4, according to information released yesterday from Jefferson County Selective Service Board No. 1.
The total for January is the same as that for the previous month of December, 1945, and four less than the fourteen in January, 1945.
Included in the latest contingent are three youths each from Brookville and Brockway, and one each from Coolspring, Summerville, Westville and Mayport.
Following are names of January inductees:
Leo D. Baughman, Euclid avenue, Brookville.
Ronald A. Beers, White street, Brookville.
James J. Kennedy, Coolspring.
John Verne, Bond street, Brockway.
Tony E. Sushereba, R. D. 2, Brookville.
Charles R. Hynds, Main street, Brockway.
Paul J. Haugh, Summerville.
Burton M. Brooks, R. D. 2, Brockway.
Jack J. Williams, Westville.
Jack J. Snyder, R. D. 3, Mayport.
[The Jeffersonian-Democrat (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 24 Jan 1946, Thu, Page 1,5]
Leo D. Baughman Now Training at AAF Center
Pvt. Leo D. Baughman, eighteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Baughman, of 98 Euclid avenue, is now training at the AAF Military Training Center in San Antonio, Tex., where thousands of basic trainees are undergoing a rigid six-week basic training course destined to fit them for further specialized Air Corps instruction, according to a press release from Public Relations Office at San Antonio, Tex.
The basic training schedule includes instruction ranging from organization of the army and personal adjustment to the time honored practice marches and close order drill. Over twenty subjects are covered in the six-week course.
Theatres, service clubs and post exchanges developed during 1942 when the post was a pre-flight aviation cadet training center are now used by the basic trainees. The Special Services Division of the post arranges special tours, dances and events for the newly inducted men. [The Jeffersonian-Democrat (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 04 Apr 1946, Thu, Page 8]
Pfc. Leo D. Baughman has arrived safely at Okinawa Island, according to word recently received by his mother, Mrs. Jay Baughman, of Euclid avenue.
[The Jeffersonian-Democrat (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 04 Apr 1946, Thu, Page 8]
After Bud got out of the Army in 1947, he went to work at Sylvania. The Sylvania plant in Brookville was making vacuum tubes for televisions, radios, and other devices. This was a large plant and there were not enough people in Brookville to staff the plant so they were bussing women in from all over Jefferson County. The young men in Brookville loved this and many matches were made as a result of this movement. However, after many years, the plant closed and all these people lost their jobs. Wayne McManigle was one of Bud’s best friends. Wayne was one of the first to leave and transferred to the plant in Warren, Pennsylvania. Then, he helped Leo (Bud) Baughman to get a job up there too. Bud would wind up spending an entire career working for Sylvania.
Brosius-Baughman Wedding Saturday
On Saturday, June 26, 1948 at 4 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Nellie Luella Brosius, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brosius of Summerville became the bride of Leo Dwight Baughman son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Baughman of Brookville.
Rev. Albert J. Renwick performed the double ring ceremony before an altar banked with flowers. Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Noble Keck, aunt of the bride. Preceding the ceremony Mr. Richard Hummel sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer."
Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a fitted bodice and a full skirt that ended in a court train. Her veil of illusion was attached to a halo of seed pearls. She carried a white bible topped with an orchid. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. John Buchheit of Big Run, who served as matron of honor. Miss Patty Miller and Mary Ellen Baughman, sister of the groom served as bride's maids. The attendants wore gowns of rose, blue and yellow. Their head dresses were sweetheart hats and they carried colonial bouquets of roses, gladiolas and delphinium. Sally Riggs, niece of the groom was flower girl and carried a nisegay [sic] of roses, gladiolus and delphinium. Gordon Neshiem, nephew of the bride was ring bearer. Wayne McManigle of Brookville served as best man.
Ushers were James Brosius, brother of the bride and Ray Baughman, cousin of the groom.
Mrs. Brosius, mother of the bride wore a dress of egg shell with white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Baughman, mother of the groom, wore a beige dress with white accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.
A reception, following the ceremony was held in the church dining room.
The bride and groom are both employed by Sylvania Electric Corp. After a short honeymoon they will reside at 320 Jefferson street, Brookville.
[The Brookville American (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 01 Jul 1948, Thu, Page 4]
Nellie L. Brosius (1926-2007) married Bud on 26 Jun 1948 in Brookville, Pennsylvania. She was born 25 Sep 1926 and died 11 Sep 2007. They had two sons and two daughters: Brenda (1949), Linda (1951), Craig (1952) and Samuel (1955).
Mr. and Mrs. Leo (Bud) Baughman announce the birth of a daughter in the Brookville Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 8. This is the first child. Mrs. Baughman will be remembered to her friends as Nellie Brosius. [The Brookville American (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 13 Oct 1949, Thu, Page 3]
Mr. and Mrs. Leo (Bud) Baughman announce the birth of a daughter born on April 11, 1951 in the Brookville Hospital. [The Brookville American (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 19 Apr 1951, Thu, Page 3]
On November 18, 1952, Leo D. Baughman was admitted to the hospital in Brookville. No other information was provided. [The Brookville American (Brookville, Pennsylvania) 27 Nov 1952, Page 7]
There was a reunion of 104 Scottish Rite Masons in mountain-bound Coudersport, Pennsylvania, recently. It was the 185th such gathering in this remote gathering spot. Leo D. Baughman of Warren was listed among the attendees. [The Potter Enterprise (Coudersport, Pennsylvania) 12 Oct 1966, Wed, Page 1]
This family lived and raised their children in Warren, Pennsylvania. After their children were grown Bud and Nell became “snow-birds” and lived half the year in Warren and half the year in Florida.
Bud and Nell were very fond of their family. The Baughman family almost always had a reunion in late Spring or early Summer. And whether it was in Kathy McManigle’s home in Brookville, Mary Grant’s in Erie, in a public park in Warren, or Sherri Cannatti’s house in Erie, Bud and Nell were there. Bud always made everyone welcome and was tolerant of all the kids and the picture taking.
Bud’s father Victor Jay passed away on 1 Mar 1992, in Brookville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 91. Leo Dwight's mother Sarah Elizabeth (Nanny) Painter passed away in March 1994 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 91.
His wife Nellie L. passed away on September 11, 2007, in Warren, Pennsylvania, at the age of 80.
Obituary Leo Dwight Baughman
Leo D. “Bud” Baughman, 91, formerly of Irvinedale Road, Warren, PA, pased away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Warren General Hospital.
Bud was born March 6, 1927 in Brookville, PA, the son of the late Jay and Sara (Painter) Baughman.
Bud served in the US Army Air Corp from 1945 to 1947 in the South Pacific Theater. He was employed in mechanical maintenance at Sylvania for thirty-nine years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Lifetime member of the Hobah Lodge # 276 Free and Accepted Masons, member of the Coudersport Consistory, GTE Quarter Century Club, and the American Legion Post #195. Bud was a die-hard Penn State fan, was a former member of the Brookville Greys baseball team, enjoyed bowling, golf, dirt track racing, and was a member of the Blueberry Hill Senior League.
He was preceded in death on September 11, 2007 by his wife, Nellie L. (Brosius) Baughman, whom he married on June 26, 1948 in Summerville, PA; and sisters, Jean Burns, Louise Neil, Mary Ellen McManigle and Joan Grant.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda (David) Samuelson of Warren, PA and Linda (Dennis) Smith of Warren, PA; two sons, Craig (Beverly) Baughman of Wilmington, NC and Sam Baughman of Warren, PA; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. 1003 Penna. Ave. E. Warren, PA 16365 on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4 to 7 P.M. and for one hour prior to a funeral service to be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, August 4, 2018, with Rev. Ralph Culp, pastor, Covenant United Methodist church, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Brookville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of the Rouse, 701 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, PA 16371.
