[49-70] JOHN HARTRANFT, b July 12, 1800; d Nov. 13, 1854; s Jacob and Mary (Geiger) Hartranft [49-27]; m SARAH ANTRIM, b June 27, 1796; d Dec. 18, 1870; buried in Pottstown Cem.
Children (5):
' 3. Ephraim, b Sept. 16, 1822; d Oct. 30, 1886; unm. [49--220a] . . | 1. Ester May Smith. [49-220b] j 4. Jacob, b Mar. 10, 1824; d Apr. 3, 1885; m 2. Caroline Custer.
John Hartranft at one time conducted the Sumneytown Hotel. In his will Ephraim Hartranft mentions the following:
“Caroline K. Hartranft, widow of my brother Jacob; my niece Sallie A. Missimer; my nephews, Jonas 8. and John W. Hartranft, William Custer Hartranft; my nieces and nephews, the children of my deceased brother Jacob Hartranft.’’ The will was probated Apr. 4, 1886.
Mrs. Caroline Hartranft [49-220b] of 220 King St., Pottstown, Pa., has picture of John Hartranft. (1918.)