Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelder Families (1923)
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Ellen Werner and Jeremiah Werkheiser [74-923]

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[74-923] ELLEN WERNER, b Feb. 9, 1862; dau George and Matilda (Hahn) Werner [74-512]; m May 7, 1887, JEREMIAH WERKHEISER, b Oct. 12, 1868; s Jeremiah and Rebecca (Andre) Werkheiser. Shoemaker; res., Easton, Pa. (1920.) .

Children (5):

1. Robert F., b Mar. 27, 1888; m Pearl A. Keiper.
2. Matilda S., b July 8, 1889; m Jacob D. Odenwelder.
[74-1105]
3. Helen H., b Mar. 18, 1893; m Robert L. Young; Easton, Pa.
4. Osbourne H., b Jan. 11, 1896; unm.
[74-1106]
5. Elmer G., b June 6, 1898; m Bertha Fisher. [74-1102] James S. Werner, b Nov. 14, 1879 (son of Ellen Werner); m Bertha Gerlack; Bethlehem, Pa.

Osbourne H. Werkheiser was with the Regular Army two years and served with distinction in the World War. He was with one of the first American Troops to occupy German soil. He was cited for bravery and good leadership under heavy shell fire in both St. Mihiel and Meuse Argonne engagements, being wounded in the former encounter; and was with the Army of Occupation along the Rhine Valley. He was honorably discharged with an excellent record.

Parents’ family: [74-512] Matilda Hahn and George Werner

Children’s own families: