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     E. H. Slade was born in 1792 in Virginia.¹
     E. married Mary [?].¹

     Betty Hummer was born on June 8, 1926 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben and Fannie Hummer.¹
     Betty married Dr. Harry Warren Slade M. D., son of Leon Harrison Slade and Clara Nestrom, in 1950 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.¹ As a cadet in the Army Air Forces Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Services, she was a spotter for enemy aircraft during WWII. Betty graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1947 and worked as an RN at University Hospital in Philadelphia.¹ Betty died on February 21, 2011 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at age 84.¹

Her obituary in the Waco Tribune-Herald read as follows:
[:TAB:]Betty Hummer Slade, 84, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room.
     Betty was born June 8, 1926, in Ephrata, Pa., to Reuben and Fannie Hummer and graduated from Ephrata High School in 1944. As a cadet in the Army Air Forces Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Services, she was a spotter for enemy aircraft during WWII. Betty graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1947 and worked as an RN at University Hospital in Philadelphia, where she met and married Harry W. Slade, M.D., in 1950. They moved to Waco in April of 1957, where Dr. Slade opened a neurosurgical practice, and she devoted herself to raising their children and her community activities.
     She was a member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church and the Mixon Sunday School Class, Harston Study Club, Kappa Delta Sorority, the Women's Auxiliary to the McLennan County Medical Society, the Thursday Group, and several other civic organizations. Her passions also included gourmet cooking, needlework, playing bridge, gardening, traveling and supporting the Baylor Bears.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard and Eugene Hummer; sister, Floy Thatcher; as well as her granddaughter, Danielle Bennetzen.
     She is survived by her husband, Harry; children, Theodore L. Slade, M.D., and wife, Jennifer, of Longview, Cynthia A. Bennetzen and husband, Gregory, of Conroe, and Steven L. Slade and Christina L. Slade, AuD, both of Houston; grandchildren, Jeffrey M. Slade, J.D., and wife, Kimberly, of Dallas, James Douglas Slade and wife, Laura, of Fort Worth, and Benjamin M. Bennetzen and Christopher M. Bennetzen, both of Conroe; great-grandchildren, James and Jackson Slade of Dallas; sisters, June Haldeman of Ephrata, and Janet Godshall and husband, Karl, of Tom's River, N.J; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     Published in Waco Tribune-Herald from February 23 to February 25, 2011.¹

     Violet Martin was born on January 16, 1893 in Michigan.^1,3
     Violet married Samuel May Slade, son of Christopher Slade and Esther Ann May, circa 1911.¹ Violet died in April, 1974 in St. Louis County, Minnesota, at age 81.³

     Ruth J. Slade was born on November 12, 1922 in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel May Slade and Violet Martin.¹ Ruth died on April 15, 2010 in Madonna Meadows, Rochester, St. Louis County, Minnesota, at age 87.² She was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester, Minnesota.² Her obituary read as follows:

      ROCHESTER - Ruth J. Slade, 87, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Madonna Meadows in Rochester. Ruth was born in Virginia, Minn., on Nov. 12, 1922, to Samuel and Violet (Martin) Slade. She graduated from the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing and from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science degree in public health.
Ruth was a public health nurse in Olmsted County and then worked at the Rochester State Hospital in the Education Department. She also was on the faculty for the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing. Prior to retirement, Ruth worked as a nurse epidemiologist in the Infectious Control Department at Rochester Methodist Hospital.
She was a member of the Cadet Corp in World War II. Ruth enjoyed painting and all sports, especially golf and tennis, and was a state champion for Virginia, Minn., in swimming in 1940.
Ruth is survived by Dr. Kathy Konzen, of San Diego, Calif., whom Ruth mentored and considered as a daughter; nieces and nephews, Sandra Maroste, of Virginia, Sam Slade, of Tucson, Ariz., Susan (Mike) Thomas, of Richfield, Minn., Sally Ruth Dixon, of Santa Clara, Calif., Bonnie (Jerry) Zimmerman, of Cambridge, John (Sharon) Huyber, of Rochester, Nancy Slade Nelson, of Rochester, Steven (Cynthia) Huyber, of Rochester, Marcia Brooke, of St. Paul, Leonard (Jane) Slade, of Edina, Minn., Judy (Kent) Netz, of Oregon, Ill., Sherry (Frank) Anderson, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Betty (Dean) Christensen, of Maple Grove, Minn; and 43 grand nieces and nephews; and 60 great-grand nieces and nephews. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home with the Rev. Nick Mezacapa officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.²

     Samuel Bert Slade was known as Bert. He was born on July 6, 1912 in St. Louis County, Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel May Slade and Violet Martin.¹
     Samuel married Arthemise Mary La France, daughter of Joseph La France.³ Samuel died on August 5, 1995 in Minnesota at age 83.²

     Frances E. Miller was born in 1841 in Franklin County, Tennessee.^2,3 She was the daughter of George S. Miller and America Ann Hill.⁴
     Frances married Nathaniel J. Slade on November 7, 1860 in Davidson County, Tennessee.⁵
     Frances married second Thomas D. Price on December 20, 1866 in Tennessee.⁶ Frances died on May 4, 1910.³ Frances died on May 4, 1910 in Tennessee.² She was buried in Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.³

     Sarah Ellen Slade was born in August, 1862 in Davidson County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel J. Slade and Frances E. Miller.¹
     Sarah married Felix C. Franklin on January 15, 1884 in Rome, Smith County, Tennessee.³
     Sarah married Michael Reed Minton on July 9, 1891 in Tennessee.

     Charles Slade was born on August 16, 1841 in Fairfax County, Virginia.² He was the son of William Otis Slade and Ann Matilda Ewell.^3,4 Charles Slade was New Tag in August, 1842 in Virginia.¹ He was an engineer in the 1860 census. He was a farm manager.⁵ He was a civil engineer.⁶
     Charles married Elizabeth P. Crosson, daughter of James M. Crosson and Helen M. [?], circa 1887.¹ Charles died on December 5, 1917 at age 76⁷ and was buried in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas.⁷

     Harry W. Plummer was born in 1870 in Marion County, Illinois.¹
     Harry married Lenora Horn Slade, daughter of Andrew J. Slade and Catharine Adams, on October 31, 1891 in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.¹ Harry died in 1947.¹ He was buried in Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.¹

     Harry Street Slade was born on December 8, 1885 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2 Harry immigrated from aboard the S.S. Mauretania to Port of New York, New York, on August 18, 1911.²
     Harry married Elizabeth Kate Millard.^3,4 Harry Street Slade was a jeweler.⁵ He was living on August 22, 1945 in R.D.#1, Lebanon Church Road, Homestead, Pennsylvania.² Harry died on June 14, 1948 at age 62⁴ and was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Elizabeth Kate Millard was born circa 1884 in England [cemetery record shows b Jan 1, 1881].^1,3
     Elizabeth married Harry Street Slade.^3,4 Elizabeth immigrated from to United States in 1912.⁵ Elizabeth died on December 7, 1972³ and was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.³

     William David Slade was born on March 10, 1913 in New York.¹ He was the son of Harry Street Slade and Elizabeth Kate Millard.¹ William died on December 7, 2011 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, at age 98.

     Geoffrey Edward Slade was known as Jeffrey.¹ He was born on January 8, 1915 in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Harry Street Slade and Elizabeth Kate Millard.¹
     Geoffrey married Elsie Ruth Buck on June 6, 1942 in Bethel, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.³ The daughter of Thomas M Buck & Elsie R McDill.³ Geoffrey died on December 13, 1996 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 81.² His obituary read as follows:

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) - Sunday, December 15, 1996
On Friday, December 13, 1996, of Pleasant Hills. Mr. Slade, a West Mifflin school teacher for 36 years, was beloved husband of Elsie Ruth Slade; father of Lois (James) Purviance, Ronald (Beth) Slade, Marilyn (James) Miles; brother of William and Paul Slade; also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, Sunday, 1-4pm and 7-9pm where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11am. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Parkinson Association or Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, Old Clairton Rd, Pgh, PA 15236.

SLADE, Geoffrey Edward, 81, of Pleasant Hills, died December 13. John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. Brentwood, (O).⁴