[196-31] MARIA HELLER, b Nov. 9, 1805; d June 28, 1862; dau Jacob and Susanna (Butz) Heller [196-8]; m May 8, 1827, SAMUEL YOHE, b Apr. 15, 1805; d July 5, 1880; s John Yohe. No issue.
Samuel Yohe married second time, Carrie W. Riemus of Phila. There were children of this marriage.
Samuel Yohe, son of John Yohe, was born in Easton, Pa. He conducted a general store in Easton. After the death of his father-in-law he became a miller; he was a dry goods merchant, miller, and distiller. Mr. Yohe was a member of the Hickory Club, which was formed in 1820 to advance the election of Gen. Andrew Jackson to the Presidency. He was also a member of the first board of trustees of Union Academy with Judge Wagener, Melchior Horn and others; and a member of town council in 1832.
In 1836 he was appointed Prothonotary of the Court in Northampton Co., and served as Associate Judge of the County from 1839 to 1842. In 1848 he was elected County Treasurer; in 1849 he was commissioned Capt. of Volunteer Corps of National Guards. Samuel Yohe was Colonel of the Ist Reg., Pa. Volunteers in 1861. In 1863 he was appointed Provost Marshall of the 11th District of Pa., and served till the end of the war.
“Dignified, honest, just, kindhearted, fixed in his convictions.’ [Copp.]
Parents’ family: [196-8] Susanna Butz