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TOBIAS HARTRANFT [E 49] and his DESCENDANTS

[49] TOBIAS HERTERRANFT (HARTRANFT) [E 49] of Lauterseiffen, Silesia, b about 1684; m Nov. 17, 1717, BARBARA JACKEL [E 134], of Ober Harpersdorf, sister of Matthias Jackel [E 54].

Tobias Herterranft and his wife came to Pa. in 1734 with their children. They settled in Salford Twp., Montg. Co., Pa., later Marlborough. [Plate D IV.] Tobias d Oct. 4, 1758, and is probably buried in the cemetery of St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Red Hill, Pa., although his grave has not been located. Barbara, his wife, died Feb. 15, 1764, and is buried in the Washington Schw. Cem. The late Gov. John F. Hartranft was the sixth in descent from Tobias Herterranft.

The funeral sermon of Tobias Herterranft is preserved in the Schwenkfelder Historical Library.

Children (6):

[69b]            1. Maria [E 135], b Sept. 5, 1718, in 0. Hdrf.; baptized Sept. 6, 1718-Sponsors: Christoff

; Eva Heydrick; Maria Schonwalderin; d Dec. 9, 1799; m Melchior Schultz
[E 69].

  1. Anna twins, b Oct. 6, 1719; baptized Oct. 7, 1719; sponsors for Anna-Christoff

[49-1]           3. Rosina

__ ; Eva Heydrick; Maria Schonwalderin; sponsors for Rosina-Caspar

Hartranft, Rosina Jackel, Barbara Hartranft: Rosina m_____ Frosch. Anna d

Nov. 3, 1719; aged 3 wks.; buried with a sermon.

[49-2]           4. George [E 136], b June 3, 1721; baptized June 4, 1721; sponsors-Balthasar Heydrick; Maria Schonwalder; Barbara Hartranft; d Nov. 11, 1759; m Maria Elizabeth Schmiedt.

[49-3]           5. Melchior [E 138], b 1726; d Nov. 3, 1760; m Anna       

[49-4]           6. Abraham [E 137], b ________ ; d Dec. 12, 1766; m Susanna Schubert [E 96].

In 1782, Melchior Schultz [69b] in his will mentions:

  • "Barbara Mayerin, daughter of Rosina Hartranft."
  • "Maria Mayerin, youngest daughter of Melchior Hartranft."
  • "The four youngest children •of Abraham Hartranft; Abraham, Barbara, Maria, Wilhelm."
  • "The heirs of my wife, the children of her deceased three brothers and sisters, George Hartranft, Abraham Hartranft, Melchior Hartranft, Melchior Hartranft, and Rosina Hartranft.
  • Children of the above named George, Abraham, and Melchior Hartranft, and of Rosina Frosch or her children."

He says he sold his "Plantashe" and all his land in Hereford Twp. to his brother, Christopher Schultz and his eldest son, Andrew Schultz. [S. H. L.]

The editor has been unable to trace the daughter, Rosina Hartranft, beyond the fact that she married a man named Frosch.

According to the late Gov. John F. Hartranft the name "Hartranft" was formed from two names:-"Hart" and "Ragenfrid." The first was the given name and the latter the family name, and becoming too cumbersome when set together, the name was abbreviated to Ranft, Ranf, Ranfd, Ranph and Ranft.

[49-2] GEORGE HARTRANFT [E 136], b June 3, 1721; d Nov. 11, 1759; s Tobias and Barbara (Rae') Hartranft [49]; came to Pa. in 1734 with his parents; and in 1753 m MARIA ELIZABETH SCHMIEDT, b 1727, in Nassau Siegen; d Oct. 8, 1797. It has not been possible to locate his homestead, and it is thought that he did not own any real estate. His brother-in-law, Melchior Schultz [69], was administrator of his estate. He is buried in Washington Schw. Cem.

Children (2):

[19-5]           1. Rosina, b June 23, 1758; d Sept. 5, 1816; m Abraham Kriebel. 2. Maria, b June 23, 1758.

From a German manuscript written in 1792, found in the possession of Mrs. Abraham Oberholtzer, Worcester, Pa., in 1920, and deposited in S. H. L., we learn the following:-

The maiden name of the wife of George Hartranft was Maria Elisabeth Schmiedt, dau of Johannes Schmiedt and his wife, Anna Catharine. She was born in Ober-Setzen, Nassau Siegen, Germany, in 1727. Sponsors at her baptism were Martin and Maria Elisabeth Neiss. She attended school in her

 

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native village, learning to read and write, and when grown took communion. She came to Pa. with her uncle, and served as a Redemptioner three years with Melchior Kriebel, marrying George Hartranft thereafter. They lived together six years when he died. Two daughters were born to them. Remain­ing a widow one and a half years, she then married Johann Peter Muller with whom she lived fifteen years when he too died; a daughter was born to them but died early. After her second husband's death she remained a widow and by July 15, 1792, she had been a widow fifteen years.

  1. F. Hartranft's notes state Rosina was born in 1758, and that wife of George Hartranft died Oct. 8, 1797. [S. H. L.]

"Den 1 lten Abends 5 Nora ist der George Hartranft Gestorbhen, hat 2 Jahr die fallende Krank-heit gehabt; ist den 13ten begraben worden." [David Schultz's Almanac 1759, Perkiomen Reg., Vol. III, p 148.] Funeral sermon preached Nov. 13, 1759.

[49-3] MELCHIOR HARTRANFT [E 138], b 1726; d Nov. 3, 1760; s Tobias and Barbara (Jackel) Hartranft [49]; came to Pa. in 1734 with his parents. He was naturalized June 1, 1749; m Jan. 3, 1753,

ANNA ; and on Feb. 26, 1754, his father Tobias conveyed to him his farm in Marlborough
Twp., Montg. Co., Pa. [Plate D IV], but which he in turn sold five years later. Place of burial un­known. Outlines of funeral sermons of Melchior Hartranft (Nov. 5, 1760) and of Maria (Jan. 7, 1759) are preserved. [S. H. L.]

Children (3):

[62-1]         1. Catharine, b Dec. 2, 1753; d Aug. 27, 1804; m David Schultz. 2. Maria, b Apr. 6, 1755; d Jan. 5, 1759.

[49-5]          3. Maria, b Aug. 12, 1759; d________ ; m Johann Meyers.

Melchior Schultz [69b] in his will mentions "Maria Meyer, youngest daughter of Melchior Hart-

ranf t."

"Johann Meyers married Maria Hartranft Nov. 4, 1784.

"Michael Seidel, widower, married Apr. 15, 1776, Susanna Hartranft."

[Church Records—St. Michael's Church, Phila.]

Return on a road laid out in Gwynedd Township.

"Beginning in Gwinedth Township Line in a road leading to the great Swamp, thence extending North forty two degrees East twenty six perches on a Line between Edward Edwards and Kinney's Land thence South East two hundred forty-four perches on a line between Robert Ellis and said Kinney Land of Evan Ellis and John Jenkins, to a Corner Stone thence North East forty four perches on a line between Melcher Hartrump and John Jenkins to a Corner thence East two hundred and fifty perches on a line between the Hartrump and Robert Hugh and George.Howell to a Corner Stone thence South West six perches, between the said Hartrump and said Howell."

[Room 687, City Hall, Phila., Pa. Road Docket for 1757, No. 3—Page 230.]

Is it possible that Melcher Hartrump should be Melchior Hartranft? If so, this locates his home in 1757.

[49-4] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT [E 137], b ; d Dec. 12, 1766; s Tobias and Barbara

(Jackel) Hartranft [49]; came to Pa. with his parents in 1734. He was naturalized Sept. 24, 1745, but place of residence and burial have not been determined.

On Nov. 3, 1747, he was m by a Justice of the Peace to SUSANNA SCHUBERT [E 96], b_______________

d Dec. 29, 1779; dau Christopher and Barbara Schubert [24].

Children (9):

 
   

 

49-6a]

 

1. Catharine Kuntz (?)

49-6b]

1. Christopher, b Oct. 5, 1748; d Oct. 21, 1808; m

2. Margaret Stump (?)

49-6c]

 

3. Elizabeth Robley (?)

49-7]

2. Abraham, b Apr. 2, 1750; d 1833 (?); m Catherine Hirsch.

49-8]

3. Barbara, b Dec. 20, 1751; d

;

m Godfrey Hamled.

 

49-9a]

 

1.  Catharine

 

-

49-9b]

 

1.             

4. John, b Apr. 21, 1753; d

; m

 

49-9c]

 

3.

 

  1. William, b 23, 1754; d in infancy.
  2. Leonard (1), b 17, 1757; d Aug. 25, 1758.

 

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[49-10]        7. Leonard (2), Nov. 6, 1759; d July 24, 1841; m Christina Moyer.

[49-11]        8. Maria, b Dec. 23, 1761; d______ ; m Conrad Moyer.

[49-12]        9. William, b 1764; d_______ ; m Barbara Moyer.

Susanna (Schubert) Hartranft, widow of Abraham Hartranft, m Michael Seidel, Apr. 15, 1776, and died at the house of her son John in Phila., Dec. 29, 1779. [W. A. Y.]

The old Gen. Record gives date of death of Susanna Schubert Hartranft as 1762; but Gov. Hart-ranft notes give date of death as 1779, which seems the more logical.

Data of this family could not be verified. [ Vid. Auge's Men of Montg. Co., Pa., 1879, p 520.]

Since the chapter on the Homes and Burial Places of the Schwenkfelders was completed there has been found in the "Weiser Papers", drafts and surveys of land made by David Schultz which show that Abraham Hartranft owned 42 acres, 25 perches of a parcel of land, containing 201 acres, 119 perches, but the tract has not been located.

[49-5] MARIA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 12, 1759; d ; dau Melchior and Anna Hartranft

[49-3]; m Nov. 4, 1784, JOHANN MEYERS. [No further data.]

[49-6a-b-c] CHRISTOPHER HARTRANFT, b Oct. 5, 1748; d Oct. 21, 1808; s Abraham and Su­sanna (Schubert) Hartranft [49-4]; m June 1, 1783, CATHARINE KUNTZ, b May 2, 1775; also to MARGARET STUMP, b Apr. 3, 1780; and ELIZABETH ROBLEY, b June 2, 1783.

Apparently, this same Christopher Hartranft had the following children: Children (6):

  1. Jacob, b Sept. 2, 1789.

[49-14]        2. Mary, b Feb. 14, 1792; m Ruel Penton.

[49-15]        3. Michael, m________ ; was a plasterer.

  1. Daughter, buried in 1797.
  2. Daniel, b 1802 (?).

[49-16]        6. Sarah, m a Mr. Hummel (?).

A marriage license was issued to Christopher Hartranft June 1, 1783. A Christopher Hartranft was living in Hereford Twp. in 1790; in the census he is credited with two males over 16; two males under 16; and two females.

A Christopher Hartranft, cordwainer, paid a tax in 1780 on a valuation of £1200 in MulberryWard, Phila., Pa.

[It has been impossible to verify above data or locate any descendants.]

[49-7] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, b Apr. 2, 1750; d 1833 (?); s Abraham and Susanna (Schubert) Hartranft [49-4]; m Oct. 18, 1774, CATHARINE HIRSCH.

Children (9):

[49-17]        1. William, b Nov. 6, 1783; m Magdalena Brey.

  1. Maria Magdalena, baptized Nov. 27, 1787.
  2. Jacob, baptized Feb. 5, 1790.

[49-18]        4. Abraham, b Mar. 12, 1792; d Nov. 12, 1827; m Elizabeth Buehler. 5. Elizabeth, b May 13, 1795.

  1. Sarah, b July 1, 1797.
  2. Susanna, b July 12, 1800.

[49-19a]      8. Barbara, b Mar. 10, 1776; m { 1. Philip J. Nunemacher.

[49-19b]                                            2. Abraham Schwenk.

[49-20]        9. Catharine, m S. Henrich.

According to records of St. Paul's Church, Red Hill, the funeral of Abraham Hartranft was held on Nov. 2, 1833.

Impossible to verify above data or trace descendants. According to John F. Hartranft, this man had 12 children, and died at the age of 88. [Much of the above data was obtained from St. Paul's Church Rec.—Red Hill, Pa.]

On Nov. 27, 1827, letters of administration were issued in Bucks Co. for the estate of Abraham Hartranft; settlement was filed in 1828; names mentioned: Elizabeth, Leonard, Sarah, Jacob ;—there is no record of a distribution. Was this the above named Abraham Hartranft [49-18]?

 

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The name of Abraham Hartranft is found in Marlborough Twp. in the lists of 1779, 1780, 1789; name not found in the census list of 1790. His name is also found amongst the lists of Communicants of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hill, Pa., from 1795-99. He is given as a "Non-Associator" in Pa. Arch., 2d Series, Vol. XIV, p 29.

[49-8] BARBARA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 20, 1751; dau Abraham and Susanna (Schubert) Hart-ranft [49-4]; m May 11, 1774, GODFREY HAMLED.

According to records this family lived' in Philadelphia. They are said to have had four children. [8. H. L.]

Marriage license issued to Godfrey Hamled and Barbara Hartranft, who were married May 11, 1774, in Swedes' Church, Phila. [Pa. Arch., Vol. 2, p 131.] [Unable to trace or verify.]

[49-9a-b-c] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Apr. 21, 1753; s Abraham and Susanna (Schubert) Hartranft

[49-4]; m CATHERINE__________

John Hartranft was married three times, and had 13 children, among these were:

Children (6):

[49-21]            1. Elizabeth, b May 20, 1779; baptized July 11, 1779, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hill, Pa.—sponsors: Leonard Hartranft and Elizabeth Gethman;m Edward Eastburn.

[49-22]         2. Barbara, b 1794; d Mar. 8, 1889; m George Wister.

[49-23]         3. George, known as the "Necker," because he lived in the "neck" in Phila.

[49-24]         4. Son, had children—George, John, Mary, and Margaret.

[49-25]            5. Son, who had sons—Daniel and Henry, and a son who was drowned.

[49-26]         6. Son (Possibly George the "Necker" or William [49 48.... X 4]), who had children—William, George, and Eliza, who married George Kane.

While it is known that John Hartranft was married three times, the names of his wives could not be ascertained. By his 1st wife he had one child, by the 2nd wife, nine children; and by the 3rd wife three children. [J. F. H.]

One wife is buried in the German Lutheran Cem., Germantown. In 1871 one of the children was living (Barbara Wister). [Auge, p 520.]

In 1779, a John Hartranft paid tax in Marlborough Twp., Pa., also in Germantown in 1774. [Unable to verify above data.]

[Notes on Hartranft family taken from the Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Phila.]

Eliza Hartranft, dau John Hartranft, married Edward Eastburn, Sept. 18, 1800. [Vol. 28.] Christopher Hartranft's child buried in German Lutheran Burial Ground in Aug., 1797. [p 189.] William Hartranft died Sept. 14 or 15, 1797, in the morning. William Hartranft was buried in

City Hospital Burial Ground. [p 199.]

John Hartran's wife d between Aug. 1, and middle of Dec. 1793. [p 115.]

John Hartranft's wife buried in German Lutheran Cem., Aug. 1 to Nov. 9, 1793. [p 57.] Christian Hartranft, aged 84, d Oct. 21, 1808. Michael Hartranft aged 60 years; buried in German Lutheran Cem. [Vol. 43.]

Jan. 9, 1778, Anna Maria Verheirathete Hartranft, geboren Busch, gestorben Jan. 7, Aet. 22 yr., 6 mo., 6 da. [Germantown 1753-6, Vol. 224, p 575.]

[Pa. Arch., 2nd Series, Vol. 2, p 131.]

Marriage Licenses:

May 10, 1774, Barbara Hartranft, Godfrey Hamled. They were married in Swede's Church,

Phila., May 11. [Vid. Vol. 8.]

June 1, 1783, Christopher Hartranft.

Oath of allegiance taken on June 30, 1776, by Christopher Hartranft and Leonard Hartranft.

On Aug. 2, 1779, by Christopher Schultz.

[Pa. Arch. 3rd series, Vol. X, p. 44.]

Marriages—St. Michael's and Zion Church, Phila., Pa.

June 11, 1796—Jacob Cress and Susanna Heydrick.

Sept. 28, 1796—William Williamson and Anna Maria Yeakle, widow.

Nov. 4, 1784—Johann Meyers and Maria Hartranft.

Apr. 3, 1780—Christopher Hartranft and Margareta Stump.

1776—Michael Seidel, widower, and Susanna Hartranft, widow.

 

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[49-10] LEONARD HARTRANFT, b Nov. 6, 1759; ct July 24, 1841; s Abraham and Susanna

(Schubert) Hartranft [49-4]; m CHRISTINA MOYER, b ; d May 30, 1830. In 1790 Leonard
Hartranft was living in Hereford, Pa., and had 15 children. Christina Moyer Hartranft d in Norris­town, Pa.

Leonard Hartranft, Sr., lived in Montg. Co., Phila., Tamaqua, and Schuylkill counties, dying in the latter county, aged 81 year, 8 mo., 18 days. His many descendants are widely scattered and only a few have been traced as will be seen in the next generation.

Children (15):

[49-27]         1. Jacob, b May 9, 1780; d 1862; m Mary Geiger.

[49-28]         2. Rebecca, m John Beideman.

[49-29]            3. Leonard, Jr., b 1782; d 1842 (?); m Elizabeth Engle.

[49-30]         4. Maria, b Dec. 16, 1784; m John Fox.

[49-31]         5. Susanna, b Oct. 31, 1786; d 1861; m Andrew Maurer.

[49-32]         6. John, b Sept. 2, 1788; d 1821 (?); m Elizabeth Bucher.

[49-33a]       7. David, b Oct. 31, 1789; d July 25, 1864; m                    1. Salome Bickel.

[49-33b]           2. Christianne Binder. 8. Anthony, b Mar. 24, 1791; d young.

[49-34]         9. Margarethe, b Mar. 23, 1793; m Conrad Rhoads.

[49-35]       10. Henry, b Feb. 9, 1795; m Mary Ann Gresh.

[49-36]       11. Catarina, d May 30, 1842; m James Coates.

[49-37]       12. Amos, b Apr. 3. 1799; m Mary Habenstein.

[49-38]         13. Sarah, b June 21, 1801; m Jacob Gilbert.

[49-39]       14. William, b July 11, 1803; d Nov. 16, 1850; m Margaret Adams.

[49-40]       15. Christina, b Sept. 14, 1807; d May, 1863; m Jacob Lutz.

[49-11] MARIA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 23, 1761; d___ ; dau Abraham and Susanna (Schubert)

Hartranft [49-4]; m Nov. 14, 1780, CONRAD MOYER. [Pa. Arch., 2nd series, Vol. VIII, p 607.] Conrad Moyer probably lived in Berks County as his children were baptized at the Hill Church, Oley Twp. He was a brother to the wives of Leonard and William Hartranft. After the birth of his last child he moved to Phila. They had five children (J. F. H.), but no.descendants could be traced.

Children (8):

  1. Jacob, b Oct. 26, 1786; d 11, 1792.
  2. Catharine, b 31, 1796.
  3. George, b Dec. 5, 1781.

[49-12] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b 1764; d________ ; s Abraham and Susanna (Schubert) Hart-

ranft [49-4]; m (ANNA) BARBARA MOYER, sister to Conrad Moyer, and also to wife of Leonard Hartranft. Lived in Oley, Pa.

Children (4):

[49-41]            1. John, b Nov. 8, 1784; or Dec. 1, 1784; d Jan. 23, 1862; m Anna Maria Roth.

[49-42]         2. Anna, b Nov. 17, 1786; d Oct. 15, 1852; m John Weiss.

[49-43]         3. Elizabeth, m Abraham Matthias.

[49-44]         4. Mary, b Apr. 20, 1800; d Dec. 11, 1866; m Daniel Levengood.

[49-13]

Under this head are grouped heads of families who are undoubtedly descended from Tobias Herter-ranft [E 49] the immigrant. Traditions in these families trace their ancestry to Tobias or his descend­ants, but direct proof of this connection has not been authentically established. Hence they are grouped for convenience under the following heads, with the hope that direct evidence of this connection will some time be established.

[49-45]         X 1. Andrew Hartranft, b.Mar. 5, 1778; d Sept. 13, 1833; m Mary Magdalena Franken-berger.

[49-46]         X 2. John Hart‘ranft, m Hannah Wolf.

[49-47]         X 3. Daniel Hartranft, b Feb. 19, 1832; d Jan. 24, 1896; m Sarah Simon.

[49-48]         X 4. William Hartranft.

[49-49]         X 5._________ Hartranft; m Elizabeth Kiler.

[49-50]         X 6. Mr. Hartranft.

[49-51]         X 7. John Hartranft, b Mar., 1773; d Aug., 1858; m Maria (Polly) Seifert.

 

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[49-17] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Nov. 6, 1783; s Abraham and Catharine (Hirsch) Hartranft [49-7]; m by pastor of New Hanover Lutheran Church, Apr. 20, 1806, MAGDALENA BREY. William Hartranft lived in Marlborough Twp.; was a member of St. Paul's Church. [Dotterer.]

Children (7):

[49-52]          1. Maria, b July 4, 1806; d 1830; m John Wohnsitler.

[49-53]        2. Sophia, b Sept. 5, 1807; m Jacob Butz.

[49-54]        3. John, b July 22, 1809; d Apr. 6, 1901; m Julianne Smoll.

[49-55]        4. Peter, b Nov. 12, 1810; d May 17, 1901; m Mary Kline.

[49-56]        5. Sarah, b Dec. 27, 1811; d Feb. 21, 1889; m Henry K. Rosenberger.

[49-57]        6. Magdalena, b Nov. 13, 1814; m Daniel Nace.
7. Willoughby, d young.

[49-18] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, b Mar. 12, 1792; d Nov. 12, 1827; s Abraham and Catharine (Hirsch) Hartranft [49-7]; m ELIZABETH BUEHLER, d Feb. 26, 4892. Abraham Hartranft d intestate and left issue. In 1828 [Orphan's Court records, Monty. Co., Pa.] is found a petition of Eliza­beth Hartranft, widow and relict of Abraham Hartranft, late of Douglass Twp. The surviving children were Uriah, Ed ward, William and Abraham, all under 14 years of age. Elizabeth Buhler of Norristown, Pa., died Feb. 26, 1892; her will was signed Mar. 30, 1874; Uriah having died, letters of administration were issued to Edward: Edward died and letters were granted to Abraham, who died Jan. 27,1893. Elisabeth's estate was divided into six parts; one part each to Uriah, Howard, William and Abraham Hartranft; one to a daughter, Mary A. Jamison, and one to her son, Timuel Buehler. [Norristown Wills 36:140.]

Children (4):

[49-58]        1. Uriah, b Oct. 27, 1819; d 1892; m Catharine Hallman.

[49-59]        2. Edward, b Oct. 1, 1821; d Nov. 27, 1890; m Sarah Kile.

[49-60]        3. William, b Dec. 24, 1824; m Martha Smith.

[49-61a]      4. Abraham, b Mar. 20, 1826; d Jan. 27, 1893; m { 1. Mary____________________________________

[49-61b]                                                  2. Amanda Dotts.

[49-19a] BARBARA HARTRANFT, b Mar. 10, 1776; dau Abraham and Catharine (Hirsch) Hartranft [49-7]; m PHILIP JACOB NUNEMACHER; d 1820.

Children (2):

[49-62]        I. Sophia, m Jacob Wenholt.

[49-63]        2. Philip Jacob, b Jan. 23, 1819; d July 5, 1908; m Lydia Roudenbush.

Philip Nunemacher died intestate in 1820; the widow renounced her right to administer the estate. He left two children, Sophia and Jacob, minors. He held 35 acres in Upper Salford township, Pa. [No further data obtainable.]

[49-19b] BARBARA (HARTRANFT) NUNEMACHER, same as above, m 2d time, ABRAHAM SCHWENK. Abraham Schwenk settled the estate of Abraham Hartranft [49-7].

One child:

[19-37]        Margaret, d Mar. 29, 1902; m Joseph B. Kriebel.

[49-21] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b May 20, 1779; dau John and Catharine Hartranft [49-9]; m Sept. 18, 1800, EDWARD EASTBURN, of Philadelphia.

[Unable.to verify or trace any descendants.]

[49-22] BARBARA HARTRANFT, b 1794; d Mar. 8, 1889; dau John and Catharine Hartranft [49-9]; m GEORGE WISTER. Barbara Wister, widow of George Wister, is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Phila. She was b in Lane. Co., Pa.

Children (6):

[49-64a]                                                                                           I 1. William Madison.

[49-64b]      1. Mary Ann, b May 27, 1818; d Sept. 27, 1853; m

  1. William James.

[49-65]        2. George W., m Elizabeth Little.

[49-66]        3. Peter, m Isabella________

 

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[49-67]        4. William, m Elizabeth Ducaffe.

[49-68]        5. Julia, m Edward Nickel.

[49-69a]      6. John, m

[49-69b]                            2.________

Tradition states that Julia Wister claimed she was born in "Frog Hollow," Phila. Barbara Hartranft Wister claimed she was a first cousin of Gov. John F. Hartranft.

"Wister—On the 5th inst. Barbara Wister died aged 94 years. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Edward Nickel, 117 Hancock St., on Thursday P.M., at 2 o'clock, to proceed to Hammer St. Vault." (Public Ledger, Phila., Wed., Mar. 6, 1889.)

[Unable to complete or verify above records.]

[49-27] JACOB HARTRANFT, b May 9, 1780; d 1862; s Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hart-ranft [49-10]; m MARY GEIGER. Jacob Hartranft is said to have moved to Ohio; one son remaining in Pa. Some descendants said to be in Canada.

Children (2):

[49-70]        1. John, b July 12, 1800; d Nov. 13, 1854; m Sarah Antrim.
2. Henry, b Dec. 11, 1798. [No further data obtainable.]

[49-28] REBECCA HARTRANFT, dau Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m Jan. 7, 1810, JOHN BEIDEMAN.

Children (4):

[49-71]        1. Maria, m Charles Keehn.

[49-72]        2. Christina, b Oct. 22, 1818; m George Hartman.

[49-73]        3. Rebecca, m David Rhoads.

[49-74]        4. Anna, m James Mason.

Margaret Searles (Family 49-234) says she lived with her grandmother Beideman from her 9th to her 16th year, and that her grandmother's name was Margaret Beideman instead of Rebecca. Possi­bly the names in the old Genealogical Record have been transposed. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-29] LEONARD HARTRANFT, JR., b 1782; d 1842(?); s Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m ELIZABETH ENGLE, dau Henry Engle of Douglass Twp., Montg. Co., Pa.

Children (9):

[49-75]        1. Henry, b Apr. 3, 1804; m Sarah Baush.

[49-76]      \2. Samuel E., b Oct. 6, 1806; d Nov. 23, 1880; m L dia Bucher.

[49-77]        3. John, d Mar. 31, 1885; m Hester Weigal.

[49-78]        4. Susan, m John Weinburg; lived in Mich.

[49-79]        5. Eliza, m__________ Hile; lived in Mich.

[49-80] .      6. Abraham, b Nov. 25, 1820; d Sept. 26, 1902; m Carolina Schnee.

[49-81]        7. William, b Dec. 22, 1824; d Jan. 8, 1867; m Sarah Sterner.

[49-82]        8. David, m_________ ;

[49-83]        9. Jacob, m Catharine Beltz.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-30] MARIA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 16, 1784; dau Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m JOHN FOX.

Children (4):

[49-84]        1. John H., b 1814; d Sept. 4, 1851; m Lydia Reifsnyder.
2. Rebecca, d unm; lived in Pottstown, Pa.

[49-85]        3. David, m Amelia_________

[49-86]        4. Allen, m__________

According to tradition Allen Fox married a southern lady who owned 300 slaves. Both Allen and his wife used to come north to make purchases for their slaves, and visited his relatives. Both Allen and his wife died of consumption and left no issue.

John Fox lived in Birdsboro, Pa. He is said to have come from the "Forest" above Reading. His wife, Maria, is said to have attained the age of 80 yrs.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                             691

David Fox was manager of a gas company, and lived in Reading, Pa. ; had one daughter. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-31] SUSANNA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 31, 1786; d 1861; dau Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m 1804, ANDREW MAURER, b Mar. 3, 1781; d Dec. 11, 1847; s Andrew and Elizabeth (Smith) Maurer.

Children (8):

[49-87]        1. Henry, b Feb. 7, 1805; m Susan Dotterer.

[49-88]        2. Christina, b Feb. 14, 1809; d Sept. 20, 1885; m John C. Riegner.

[49-89]        3. Sarah, b Jan. 14, 1810; m Henry Leh.

[49-89.1]     4. Aaron, b Dec. 27, 1812; m_______

[49-89.2]     5. Jeremiah, b Apr. 2, 1815; m_______

[49-89.3] 6. Maria Ann, b Oct. 27, 1818; d Mar. 20, 1857; m Henry Leh.

[49-90a] 1 7. Mahlon H., b June 8, 1822; m      1. Tamson Elizabeth Fisher.

[49-90b]                                                            2. Rebecca C. F. Rhoads.

[49-91a]      8. Zacharias H., h Jan. 20, 1825; d Feb. 18, 1892; m      1. Rebecca Leitheiser.

[49-91b]                                   2. Sarah Ann Bright. [ Unable to complete or verify.] [ Hist. Berks Co., Pa.]

[49-32] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Sept. 2, 1788; d 1821 (?); s Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m ELIZABETH BUCHER.

Children (4):

[49-92]        1. David W., b Mar. 7, 1810; d July, 1890; m Mary Naugle.

[49-93]        2. Jacob, b Sept. 11, 1811; d June 14, 1894; m Mary Weaver.

[49-94a]                                   '           1. Samuel Schaeffer.

  1. Christina, b 1811- m

[49-94b]                                             1 2. Samuel Harner.

[49-95]        4. Elizabeth, b 1813; m Jonas Will.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-33a] DAVID HARTRANFT, b Oct. 31, 1789; d July 25, 1864; .s Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m May 20, 1810, SALOME BICKEL, b May 21, 1790; d Sept. 29, 1825.

Children (5):

[49-96] _ 1. Hannah, b Apr. 20, 1810; d Dee. 23, 1855; m William Van Buskirk Hahn.

[49-97]        2. Samuel, b Sept. 15, 1816; d Dec. 8, 1888; m Sallie Stetler.

[49-98]        3. Maria, m Samuel Rudy.

[49-99]        4. Sarah, b Apr. 7, 1823; d Aug. 10, 1876; m David Siesholtz.

[49-100]      5. Esther, m Richard Reifsnyder.

[49-33b] DAVID HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Nov. 11, 1828, CHRISTIANNE BINDER, b Jan. 25, 1798; d Oct. 27, 1869.

Children (5):

[49-101]      1. Aaron, b 1829; d Oct. 17, 1880; m Catharine Saylor.

[49-102]      2. Louisa, b Oct. 24, 1831; d July 31, 1917; m Ephraim B. Bickel.

[49-103]      3. Malinda, b Oct. 24, 1832; d Oct. 10, 1898; m Henry Geiger.

[49-104]      4. Christiann, b July 28, 1841; d Mar. 12, 1914; m Jacob S. Matthias.

[49-105]      5. David B., b June 21, 1836; d Aug. 17, 1894; m Mary Hauberger.

The will of David Hartranft was probated Sept. 24, 1864. In it he mentions "my ten children: Hannah, Esther, Samuel, Maria, Sarah, Aaron, David, Louisa, Malinda, Christianna."

Gen. Soc. Pa. Mag. (1921) gives a Samuel Hartranft, s David and Sarah Hartranft, b Sept. 8, 1815, d Nov. 26, 1815.

[49-34] MARGARETHE HARTRANFT, b Mar. 23, 1793; dau Leonard and Christina (Moyer) Hartranft [49-10]; m CONRAD RHOADS. These people were truck gardeners, living within the city limits of Philadelphia. No issue.

[Further data unobtainable.].

 

 
   

 

Signature of Captain Balthasar IIeydrick [521)-2a].

 

PLATE 78

 

Hon. Christopher Heydrick, LL.D. [.52b-431.
Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            693

[49-41] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Nov. 8, 1784; or Dec. 1, 1784; d Jan. 23, 1862; s William and Barbara (Moyer) Hartranft [49-12]; m Nov. 16, 1806, ANNA MARIA (MOLLY) ROTH, b July 21, 1786; d Feb. 19, 1862. John Hartranft lived in Earl Twp., Berks Co., Pa. His will was probated Feb. 5, 1862; his wife died six weeks after his death; both buried in Hill Church Cem.

Children (4):

[49-120]     1. Samuel, b Sept. 4, 1807; d Nov. 3, 1862; m Elizabeth Davidheiser.

[49-121]     2. Magdalena, b Oct. 26, 1808; d Jan. 4, 1884; m Henry Endy.

[49-122]     3. Amos, b Jan. 1, 1813; d May 16, 1890; m Elizabeth Fisher.

[49-123]       4. Reuben, b Dec. 18, 1818; d June 24, 1883; m Margaretta Smith.

[49-42] ANNA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 17, 1786; d Oct. 15, 1852; dau William and Barbara (Moyer) Hartranft [49-12]; in JOHN WEISS, d 1879; lived in Earl Twp., Berks Co., Pa.

Children (10):

[49-124]     1. Sarah; m Samuel Fisher.

49-125]      2. Samuel, b Aug. 2, 1809; d Feb. 9, 1883; m Catharine Yorgey.
[49-125.1] 3. Polly, m Thomas Turner.

[49-126]     4. Rebecca, m Samuel (Reuben) Feather.

[49-127]     5. Sophia, m William Bechtel.

[49-127.1] 6. Ephraim, b Oct. 16, 1816; d Mar. 4, 1864; m______________________________________________________

[49-128]     7. Catharine, m Fred Geiger. No further data.

[49-129]     8. William, b Jan. 31, 1822; d Jan. 18, 1898; m Rebecca Levengood.

49-129.1] 9. Henry, m Mary Davidheiser.

49-130] 10. Caroline, m Jeremiah Wentzel.

[Letters not ans.; unable to verify or complete.]

The will of John Weiss was prob. Apr. 3, 1879; money, etc., is bequeathed to "all my children, their heirs, etc." The following are mentioned:

"Jared Fisher, s of my dec dau Sarah.

"Children of my grandchild Sarah: children of my grandchild Anna Fisher, the dec wife of Levi

  1. Fisher.

"My grandchild, Henry Weiss, s of my dec s Henry Weiss.

"Executors: my three sons, Samuel, Ephraim, and William."

The Will was signed Jan. 25, 1862.

A Codicil signed Oct. 15, 1864, provides for children of Ephraim, viz., James, Oliver, and Sarah.

A Codicil was signed Mar. 7, 1873; another Dec. 19, 1874—Henry Wise, s and only heir of his dec

son Henry H. Wise. [Will Book 13:706 Reading, Pa.]

Distribution of the estate of John Weiss: [Wills & Adm. 24:236; Reading, Pa.] The following participated:

  1. Heirs of Sarah Fisher, dee'd:
  • Valentine Fisher
  • Jacob Fisher
  • Rebecca Rhoads
  • Martha Hartman
  • Sarah Davidheiser

(1) Amanda children of dau Sarah who m Levi G. Fisher.

(g) Anna

  1. Anna Levengood 5. Sophia Bechtel
  2. Catharine Geiger 6. Rebecca Feather
  3. D. B. Mauger, adm. of Mary Turner 7. William H. Weiss 8. Caroline Wentzel

In a Codicil signed Apr. 12, 1876, we find: "Two great grandchildren, Hiester Fisher and Anne Fisher, children of Levi G. Fisher and his first wife, Anna; a grandchild and dau of my deceased dau Sarah."

A Codicil, signed Dec., 1877, mentions two grandchildren, daughters of my deceased daughter, Sarah — Anna dec., Amanda m.

 

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[49-43] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, dau William and Barbara (Moyer) Hartranft [49-12]; m

Dec. 24, 1826, ABRAHAM MATTHIAS, d Sept. 14, 1872; s Philip Matthias.

Children (5):

[49-131]      1. William H., b Jan. 24, 1830; d Mar. 23, 1904; m Maria Moyer.

[49-132]       2. Jonathan, b Mar. 18, 1828; d Oct. 21, 1915 ; m Hannah Baus.

[49-133]      3. Mary, m Jonathan Houck.

[49-134]      4. Sarah, m Philip Schneider.

[49-135]      5. Esther, d June, 1918; m David Hafer.

Abraham Matthias married 2d time, Susanna Reuhner Honetter, widow, and had a son Abraham.

The will of Abraham Matthias of Colebrookdale, Pa., was prob. Apr. 15, 1873. In it he mentions "my wife, Susanna and six children." His sons William and Jonathan were executors. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-44] MARY HARTRANFT, b Apr. 20, 1800; d Dec. 11, 1866; dau William and Barbara (Moyer) Hartranft [49-12]; m DANIEL LEVENGOOD, b Dec. 20, 1801; d Sept. 10, 1867.

Children (3)-

[49-136]       1. John, b Apr. 30, 1795; d Jan. 10, 1871; m Hannah Yocum.

[49-137]     2. P.eter, m Rebecca______

[49-137.1] 3. Isaac, m Lauretta Harner.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

The distribution of the estate of Daniel Levengood, Exeter Twp., Berks Co., Pa., was confirmed Mar. 23, 1872. Peter Levengood was administrator; the following are beneficiaries:

  1. Children of John Levengood:
  2. 3. Mary, m Daniel Schiery.
  3. Lavinia, m John Schantz. Catharine, m John N. Schiery. 5. George.
  4. Peter Levengood.

III. Isaac Levengood.

[49-45 X 1] ANDREW HARTRANFT, b Mar. 5, 1778; d Sept. 13, 1833; vid. [49-13]; m Mar. 26, 1809, MARY MAGDALENA FRANKENBERGER, b Feb. 12, 1789; d Jan. 22, 1856. The marriage of Andrew Hartranft is given in New Hanover Lutheran Church records. He lived later near Delaware Run, near River Church, Northumberland Co., Pa.

Children (10):

[49-138a]      I 1. Elizabeth Buch. 1. Henry C., b Jan. 14, 1810; d Dec. 26, 1882; m

[49-138b]                                                                                             t 2. Jane Bartlow.

[49-139]      2. Conrad, b Sept. 4, 1811; d Dec. 1, 1884; m Elizabeth Branthoner.

[49-140]     3. Mary M., b Feb. 1, 1814; d Nov. 24, 1878; m John S. Moyer.

[49-141]     4. John B., b Nov. 21, 1816; d Aug. 8, 1886; m Mary Doctor.

[49-142]      5. William, b Mar. 15, 1819; d Sept. 10, 1888; m Phebe Derr.

[49-143]     6. Samuel, b Apr. 3, 1821; d Feb. 1, 1893; m Amanda M. Doctor.

[49-144]      7. Elizabeth, b Nov. 15, 1823; d July 4, 1914; m Joseph Saeger.

[49-145       8. Joseph, b Mar. 19, 1826; d May 9, 1896; m Jane E. Tomb.

[49-146        9. Andrew Jackson, b Aug. 12, 1828; d July 12, 1890; m Isabella Reeser. [49-147] 10. George W., b July 16, 1831; d Oct. 6, 1901; m Catharine Fousel.

[49-46 X 2] JOHN HARTRANFT, vid. [49-13]; m HANNAH WOLF, b Oct. 29, 1780; d Feb. 5, 1865; buried in Brickerville, Pa., Cem. In Lancaster, Pa., where this family lived, the name was known at times as "Hartrunner."

John Hartranft worked at Joanna Furnace, later at Elizabeth Furnace, near Brickerville, Pa. A John Hartranft paid taxes in Robeson, 1803-1812.

Children (11):

[49-148]        1. Joseph, b May 21, 1802; d June 22, 1857; in Sarah Weachter.

[49-149]      2. Jacob, m Catherine Weidman.

[49-150]        3. William, b Dec. 1, 1806; m Leah Fetter.

[49-151a] 4. Catharine, b Nov.20, 1807; d Apr. 7 1891; m                                                                               1. Thomas Kerchen.

  1. ,

[49-151b]{ 2. Henry Wolf.

 

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[49-162]       5. Catharine, b July 12, 1876; m John Baty.

  1. Elizabeth, d aged 11 yrs. --
  2. Mary, d in infancy.
  3. John, d in infancy.

Tradition states that the parents of Daniel Hartranft died when he was quite young, and that he was bound out to a family living in "The Neck" in South Philadelphia. The family belongs to the Lane. Co. Branch of the Hartranfts.

Daniel Hartrine (Hartranft?) was born in Lane. Co., Pa., on Aug. 25, 1832; he enlisted in Co. E., 20 Pa. Vol. Infantry to serve 3 years. He was wounded at Pine Knob, Georgia, June 15, 1864; honor­ably discharged June 3, 1865. He is said to have had a brother Henry, who had at least two children, George and Louisa. [ Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-48 X 4] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, vid [49-13]; m_______________________________________
Children (3):

[49-163]       1. William, b Sept. 22, 1814; d July 23, 1881; m Margaret A. Kidd.

[49-164]       2. Eliza, m George Kane.

[49-165]       3. George, m________ . No issue.

Was this William Hartranft a brother of Leonard or was he the son of John [49-9]? Tradition states he was brother of Leonard, and was a trucker living in "The Neck" near Moyamensing, South Phila., and was a member of the Episcopal Church. [ Unable to trace or verify.]

[49-49 X 5]__________ HARTRANFT, vid [49-13]; m ELIZABETH KILER, d Nov. 4, 1861.

 

Children (3):

 

 

 

1. Daniel, d Jan.

20,

1908.

[49-166]

2. Henry, b Dec.

27,

1825; d Oct., 1892; m Lydia A. Ulary.

  1. Son, d young; was drowned.

Children of this family did not know the name of grandfather. In their locality the name was known as "Hartrine." [ Unable to trace or verify.]

[49-50 X 6] MR. HARTRANFT, first name unknown; vid [49-13]; m___________________ . He is said to have

had the following children:

Children (4):

[49-167]       1. George, d about 1879; m Elizabeth Boyer (?)

[49-168]       2. John, d Apr. 4, 1897; m Jane_______

[49-169]       3. Mary, m_________ ; lived in Easton, Pa.

  1. Margaret, and probably other children.

John [49-168] lived on Passyunk Ave., Phila., and was a cigarmaker; his wife Jane survived him. In her will occur the words "It having been ascertained by the executors of said will (her Husband's) that neither said Mary or Margaret Hartranft nor any of their kin are living." This indicates that the family is extinct. Their only son John is said to have died unmarried, without heirs, more than 30 years ago. (1918.)

[49-51 X 7] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Mar., 177; d Aug., 1858; vid [49-13]; m MARIA (POLLY) SEIFERT, b Apr. 19, 1797; d Apr. 21, 1864.

Children (5):

[49-170] • 1. David, b July 1, 1832; d July 29, 1883; m Matilda Kulp.

[49-171]       2. Fianna, m Angelwert Schartzsinger.

[49-172]       3. Maria, b Aug. 3, 1837; m Willoughby Wert.

[49-173]       4. Simon, m Caroline Craigle.
[49-174a] 5. Sabina, m 1. Jacob Peter.

[49-174b]'                              2. Theodore Boyer.

Dates from tombstones in Dinkey Memorial Church Cem., Lizard Creek, Pa.

John Hartranft lived in East Penn Twp. He obtained patent to land in 1846, and conveyed part of it to his son David in 1856. Indications are that he was a grandson of Abraham Hartranft [49-4]; probably a son of John [49-9], but this is not verified.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES          697

According to Mrs. Willoughby Wert, John Hartranft was married twice. He had a brother Jacob who bought a lot in Tamaqua in 1850 and sold it in 1864. Taxes were paid in Union Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pa., in 1864-7; and in 1868 his name is crossed out.

Polly Seifert Hartranft was left an orphan and was indentured until she was 18. She survived

her husband.    •

According to Mrs. Wert, John Hartranft was the son of John who left his wife and children for parts unknown, where according to tradition he married again. It has been impossible to obtain cor­roborating evidence of above data.

[49-52] MARIA HARTRANFT, b July 4, 1806; d 1830; dau William and Magdalena (Brey) Hart-ranft [49-17]; m JOHN WOHNSITLER (WONSITLER), b Aug. 16, 1801; d Jan. 1, 1869.

Children (4):

[49-175]       1. Caroline, b Mar. 4, 1826; d Feb. 3, 1884; in Charles Walter.

  1. William, b 6, 1825; d June 10, 1894; unm.
  2. Cordelia, d prior to 1894;

[49-176a]                               ' 4. Sophia, b Jan. 8, 1830; m I 1. Jacob Faust.

[49-176b]                                                     2. Isaac Krause; Limerick, Pa.

John Wohnsitler married 2d time, Sarah Schultz [7-30]. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or

verify.]

[49-53] SOPHIA HARTRANFT, b Sept. 5, 1807; dau William and Magdalena (Brey) Hartranft [49-17]; m JACOB BUTZ. Lived near Hazleton, in Carbon Co., Pa.

One child: Henry, s Sophia Hartranft. No other issue. [No further data.]

[49-54] JOHN HARTRANFT, b July 22, 1809; d Apr. 6, 1901; s William and Magdalena (Brey) Hartranft [49-17]; m Jan. 10, 1836, JULIANNE SMOLL, b Oct. 2, 1810; d Jan. 21, 1886.

Children (5):

[49-177]       1. Malara, b Mar. 25, 1839; m William L. Pool.

[49-178]       2. John, b 1843; d June, 1912; m Malinda Leister; Lansdale, Pa.

[49-179]       3. William, dec; m________ ; widow lived on North 11th St., Phila., Pa.

[49-180]       4. Mary, b Oct. 12, 1850; m William Gerhart.

  1. Jacob, b 16, 1847; d Jan. 13, 1861.

[49-55] PETER HARTRANFT, b Nov. 12, 1810; d May 17, 1901; s William and Magdalena (Brey) Hartranft [49-17]; m MARY KLINE, b Oct. 3, 1816; d June 12, 1907.

One child:

[49-181]       Lydia, m Algernon J. Hoover.

[49-56] SARAH HARTRANFT, b Dec. 27, 1811; d Feb. 21, 1889; dau William and Magdalena (Brey) Hartranft [49-17]; m Sept. 15, 1839, HENRY K. ROSENBERGER, b Dec. 16, 1800; d Sept. 11, 1873.

Children (4):

[49-182]       1. Mary, b Apr. 1, 1840; m Aaron Schoch.

[49-183]       2. Henry, b Dec. 29, 1844; m Elvina Moyer.

  1. Sarah Amanda, b Nov. 18, 1846; d Nov. 30, 1869; unm.
  2. Lewis, b July 9, 1849; d 21, 1896; unm.

[49-57] MAGDALENA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 13, 1814; dau William and Magdalena (Brey) Hartranft [49-17]; m Mar. 9, 1834, DANIEL NACE, b Nov. 19, 1811; s Henry and Rebecca (Fries) Nace. Lived in Upper Salford Twp., Pa.

Children (9):

[49-184]       1. Angeline, b June 5, 1836; m Jacob Andre.
2. Son, b Oct. 23, 1838.

[49-185]       3. Henry, b Oct. 19, 1839; m Emma Louisa Minnig.

[49-186a] 1                                                       I 1. Jacob Wiest.

[49_186b] 4. Sarah Ann, b Jan. 2, 1842; m

  1. Elias Spotts.

[49-187]       5. Elizabeth, b Mar. 2, 1844; m William Phillips.

 

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[49-188]       6. Mary Jane, b Feb. 20, 1847; m Michael Messner.

[49-189]       7. Aaron, b Aug. 20, 1849; m Anna Amanda Wieand.

[49-190]       8. William Franklin, b Oct. 19, 1854; d 1912; m                 Finkbone.

[49-191]       9. Catharine Malinda, b May 23, 1856; m William S. Anspach.

[From Family Bible of Rev. E. F. Wiest, Norristown, Pa. 1917.]

[49-58] URIAH HARTRANFT, b Oct. 27, 1819; d 1892; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Buehler) Hart-ranft [49-18]; m CATHARINE HALLMAN.

Children (2):

[49-192]       1. William, m Mary Ann Robbins.

[49-193]       2. Savilla, b Nov. 24, 1854; m William M. Dutton.

[No further data.]

The name of Uriah C. Hartranft is given as Captain Uriah Hartranft in the 80th Reg., 7th Cay., Co. D, during Civil War. [Hist. Northumberland Co., p 4231

[49-59] EDWARD HARTRANFT, b Oct. 1, 1821; d Nov. 27, 1890; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Buehler) Hartranft [49-18]; m SARAH KILE, d 1909; Fort Washington, Pa.

Children (5):

[49-194]       1. Elizabeth, b Nov. 15, 1857; m George Bodenstein.

[49-195]       2. Amanda, b Nov. 19, 1847; m Rev. Silas Gossler.

[49-196]       3. Leila, m John Robbins.

  1. Son, d
  2. Son, d

Mr. Bodenstein is a chair manufacturer at 6th and Thompson Sts., Phila.; res. Fort Washington, Pa. [Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-60] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Dec. 24, 1824; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Buehler) Hartranft [49-18]; m MARTHA SMITH. Blacksmith; res. Quakertown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-197]       1. James         1 twins, ldec; m Catharine Landis; Quakertown, Pa.

[49-198]       2. William                         m Agnes Wasser; Royersford, Pa.

[49-199]       3. Jane, b Mar. 5, 1859; m William Shaw.

[49-200]       4. Mary Elizabeth, b Apr. 1, 1856; m William H. Hackett.

[49-201]       5. Kate, b Mar. 2, 1857; m John Hanselman.

[49-61a] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, b Mar. 20, 1826; d Jan. 27, 1893; s Abraham and Elizabeth

(Buehler) Hartranft [49-18]; m MARY__________

One child:

[49-202]       Mary, m and left 3 children.

[49-61b] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, AMANDA DOTTS, b 1830; d 1901. Lived in Philadelphia, Pa. No issue. [No further data obtainable.]

Abraham Hartranft, administrator of the estate of his mother, Elizabeth Buehler Hartranft, died in 1893. George Bodenstein was administrator of his estate. The following participated in the dis­tribution: W. H. Hartranft, Sevilla Dutton, George Bodenstein, William Hartranft, Mary A. Jamison,

Abraham Hartranft and__________ Buehler.

[49-63] PHILIP JACOB NUNEMACHER, b Jan. 23, 1819; d July 5, 1908; s Philip J. and Barbara (Hartranft) Nunemacher [49-19a]; m Sept. 8, 1840, LYDIA ROUDENBUSH, b Mar. 12, 1821; d Jan. 12, 1912; dau Jacob and Mary (Cressman) Roudenbush. Cabinetmaker; res. Sumneytown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

[49-203]       1. Matilda R., b Aug. 21, 1841; m Henry B. Royer.

[49-204]       2. Caroline, b Nov. 23, ________  ; m John Mahlon Heany; Souderton, Pa.

[49-205]       3. Emmaline, m Charles Overdorf.

  1. Mary Ann, b 18, 1850; unm.
  2. Amelia, b Mar. 23, 1862; d 2, 1863.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES         699

[49-64a] MARY ANN WISTER, b May 27, 1818; d Sept. 27, 1853; dau George and Barbara (Hart-ranft) Wister [49-22]; m WILLIAM MADISON, b Sept. 20, 1817.

Children (8):

[49-206]      1. Charles Henry, b Nov. 29, 1837; m Sarah Patterson. 2. William James, b Oct. 21, 1839; d Dec. 6, 1856.

[49-207]      3. George Washington, b Feb. 27, 1842; disappeared; reported killed in the Civil War.

[49-208]      4. Barbara Ann, b Jan. 24, 1844; m Howard Reeder.

[49-209]      5. Edward Woods, b July 19, 1846; m Susan Stephenson.
6. Robert Spear, b Aug. 30, 1848; d unm.

[49-210]      7. Nathaniel Gilpin, b Dec. 21, 1850; m Rose__________
8. Mary Elizabeth, b May 10, 1853; d Sept. 7, 1853.

[49-64b] MARY ANN WISTER MADISON is said to have married 2d time, WILLIAM JAMES, and had a dau, Katie. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-65] GEORGE W. WISTER, s George and Barbara (Hartranft) Wister [49-22]; m ELIZA LITTLE; dau George and Sarah (Quinn) Little. Lived in Philadelphia, Pa.

Children (5):

[49-211]      1. Mary, b Aug. 29, 1843; m Charles Shoemaker.

  1. Emma, b 1852; unm; Philadelphia, Pa.

[49-212]      3. Anna, dec; m Edwin M. Carr; had two children.
4. Ella, dec.

[49-213]      5. Clara, dec; m Albert Cramp; dec. [No further data obtainable.]

[49-66] PETER WISTER, s George and Barbara (Hartranft) Wister [49-22]; m ISABELLA

Children (5):

[49-214]      1. Amanda, m Frank Dempsey; Bryn Mawr, Pa.

  1.  
  2.  
  3. George; 3702 Haverford Ave., Phila., Pa.
  4. Joseph, Ocean Grove, N. J.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-67] WILLIAM WISTER, s George and Barbara (Hartranft) Wister [49-22]; m ELIZABETH

D1JCAFFE.

Children (3):

  1.  
  2. George; 4808 Westminster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
  3.  

[Letters unans.; unable to verify or complete.]

[49-68] JULIA WISTER, dau George and Barbara (Hartranft) Wister [49-22]; m EDWARD

NICKEL.

Children (4):

[49-215]      1. Matilda, d; m; had dau Gertrude, m                  

[49-216]      2. John, d; m; had 3 daughters.

  1. Edward, d unm.

[49-217]      4. Emma, m William Norris; two married children; res. 1243 Shackamaxon St., Phila., Pa. [Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-69a-b] JOHN WISTER, s George and Barbara (Hartranft) Wister [49-22]; m twice; names of wives not known; children of 1st wife: Lizzie and Mary; both dead—children of 2d wife: Maggie, m; Jennie, m; John and Peter. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-70] JOHN HARTRANFT, b July 12, 1800; d Nov. 13, 1854; s Jacob and Mary (Geiger) Hart-ranft [49-27]; m SARAH ANTRIM, b June 27, 1796; d Dee. 18, 1870; buried in Pottstown Cem.

 

700                   GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES. Children (5):

[49-218]      1. Valeria, b June 12, 1819; d Dec. 25, 1873; m Hon. Nathaniel Jacoby.

[49-219]      2. Margaret, b Dec. 25, 1820; d July 23, 1866; m William D. Rudy. 3. Ephraim, b Sept. 16, 1822; d Oct. 30, 1886; unm.

{  [49--220a] 4. Jacob, b Mar. 10, 1824; d Apr. 3, 1885; m 1. Ester May Smith.

[49-220b]                                                                                2. Caroline Custer.

[49-221]      5. Hiram A., b Nov. 12, 1826; d Aug. 15, 1867; m Margaret S. Jacoby.

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 S. 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.)

[49-71] MARIA BEIDEMAN, dau John and Rebecca (Hartranft) Beideman [49-28] ; m CHARLES KEEHN, s Jacob Keehn.

Children (9):

[49-222]      1. Peter B., b Sept. 29, 1838; in Martha Wesner.

[49-223]      2. John, m Catharine Schell.

[49-224]      3. Charles, b Nov. 29, 1850; m Georgianna Stott.

[49-225]      4. Orlando, in Sarah Bitting.

[49-226]      5. Daniel, m Louisa Goodheart; 1822 Cotton St., Reading, Pa.

[49-227]      6. Matilda, m Henry Allebach.

[49-228]      7. Almoretta, m Peter Helfrich.

[49-229]      8. Elizabeth, b Sept. 5, 1846; m Levi Marx.
9. Margaret, d young. [Hist. of Berks Co.]

[49-72] CHRISTINA BEIDEMAN, b Oct. 22, 1818; dau John and Rebecca (Hartranft) Beideman [49-28]; m GEORGE HARTMAN.

Children (3):

[49-230]      1. George; dec; m Kate_________

  1. Frank; Temple, Pa.

[49-231]      3. Clara; dec; m William Nein.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-73] REBECCA BEIDEMAN, dau John and Rebecca (Hartranft) Beideman [49-28]; m DAVID

RHOADS.

Children (2):

[49-232]      I. Margaret, m Frank Haas; Monocacy, Pa.

[49-233]      2. Augustus, m________

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-74] ANNA BEIDEMAN, dau John and Rebecca (Hartranft) Beideman [49-28]; m JAMES

MASON.

Children (9):

[49-234]      1. Margaret, b Feb., 1842; m John B. Searles.

  1. Sarah, m and left no issue.
  2. George, m and left no issue.

[49-235]      4. Charles, m Tillie Richter.

  1. Amanda, m twice and divorced; uses name of Reifsnyder.

[49-236]      6. Anna, m Tyson Phillipi; Esterly, Pa.

  1. William, b 1840; d 906; unm.
  2. John, d
  3. Hiram, d

[Unable to complete or verify.]

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            701

[49-75] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Apr. 3, 1804; s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m May 15, 1827, SARAH BAUSH, b Apr. 6, 1805; d Mar. 12, 1874. Lived at Milton, Pa.

Children (8):

[49-237]        I. Sarah, b Sept. 22, 1839; d Mar. 9, 1899; m John P. Heim.

[49-238]       2. Mary A., b May 22, 1830; d June 10, 1901; m Simon Gehres.

[49-239]       3. Elizabeth, b Oct. 30, 1834; d June 22, 1907; m Harrison H. Guinn.

[49-240]       4. Samuel B., b Nov. 26, 1823; d July 12, 1881; m Elizabeth Hartzel.

[49-241]       5. Oscar, b Sept. 17, 1833; d Apr. 25, 1918; m Margaret Riddle.

[49-242]       6. Charles, b May 18, 1840; m Lillie Datesman.

[49-243]       7. Margaret, b Nov. 1, 1844; d Jan. 5, 1918; m Amos T. Bisel.

[49-244]        8. Susan, b Apr. 4, 1845; m John De Hass.

[49-76] SAMUEL ENGLE HARTRANFT, b Oct. 6, 1806; d Nov. 23, 1880; s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m 1829, LYDIA BUCHER, dau George Bucher of New Hanover Twp., Montg. Co., Pa. Lived in Norristown, Pa. Samuel E. Hartranft was baptized Dec. 12, 1806, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hill, Pa.

One child:

[49-245]       John Frederick, b Dec. 16, 1830; d Oct. 17, 1889; m Sallie D. Sebring.

[49-77] JOHN HARTRANFT, d Mar. 31, 1885; s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m May 16, 1833, HESTER WEIGAL, d June 23, 1870. Lived in Michigan.

Children (8):

[49-246]       1. William, b Sept. 13, 1834; m Mary Lazerus.

[49-247]       2. Mary E., b Jan. 31, 1837; m William Scheik; Battle Creek, Mich.

  1. Catherine J., b Jan. 25, 1840.

[49-248]       4. Daniel W., b Aug. 13, 1842; m Effie J. Stetler.

[49-249]       5. Barbara E., b Apr. 28, 1845; m John Leiser.

[49-250]       6. Franklin, b Sept. 1, 1850; m Deborah Reigel.

[49-251]       7. Otilla, b Aug. 10, 1853; d Sept. 10, 1917; m Roy Cooper.

[49-252]        8. Susan, b Jan. 13, 1856; m Gilbert Chase.

[49-80] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, b Nov. 25, 1820; d Sept. 26, 1902; s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m CAROLINE SCHNEE, b Oct. 10, 1827; d Dec. 26, 1893. Lived in Ly-coming Co., Pa.

Children (4):

[49-253]       1. Clara, m Paul Sechrist.

[49-254]        2. Annie S., b Dec. 1, 1848; d Feb. 12, 1911; m William Stoll; had several children; lived in

Williamsport, Pa.

[49-255]       3. Howard H., m Alice Wilson.

[49-256]       4. William, m Emma Lighty.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-81] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Dec. 22, 1824; d Jan. 8, 1867; s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m SARAH STERNER, b Jan. 28, 1827; d Feb. 14, 1905. Lived in Clinton Co., Pa.

Children (8):

[49-257]       1. Mary E., b Nov. 23, 1848; m William S. Miller.

[49-258]       2. Catharine, m George C. Fuller.

[49-259]        3. Alice, b Dec. 10, 1851; m Thomas E. McCloskey.

[49-260]       4. Lydia, b Oct. 10, 1853; d Dee. 26, 1908; m William M. Swyers.

  1. Sarah Jane, b Mar. 7, 1856; dec.

[49-261]       6. Seymour B., b Oct. 6, 1858; m Virginia A. Messimer.

[49-262]       7. Annie M., b June 4, 1860; m Charles H. Potts.

[49-263]       8. Emma F., b Jan. 28, 1865; m William A. Davis.

[Unable to complete; letters unans.]

[49-83] JACOB HARTRANFT, s Leonard and Elizabeth (Engle) Hartranft [49-29]; m CATH­ERINE BELTZ. Jacob Hartranft at one time lived in Montgomery, Pa.

 

702                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (6):

[49-264]      1. Maria, m Reuben Billman.

[49-265]      2. Jacob, m_________ Hausser.

149-266]     3. Henry, b Oct. 2, 1819; d Apr. 2, 1903; m Susanna Fisher.

[49-267]      4. Jessiah, b Dec. 15, 1828; d Mar. 29, 1911; m Rachel   

[49-268]      5. Louisa, m Amos Rupert.

  1. John, d young; said to have disappeared.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-84] JOHN H. FOX, b 1814; d Sept. 4, 1851; s John and Maria (Hartranft) Fox [49-30]; m LYDIA REIFSNYDER, dau Samuel Reifsnyder. John H. Fox was a forgeman; he owned a farm now (1918) occupied by his son Samuel. He is said to have died from the effects of drinking too much water.

One child:

[49-269]      Samuel, b Jan. 18, 1843; m Levina Mauger.

[49-87] HENRY MAURER, b Feb. 7, 1805; s Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31]; m SUSAN DOTTERER. Lived in Friedensburg, Pa.

Children (6):

[49-270]      1. Sue, b Mar. 24, 1850; m James Grant.

[49-271a] 1 2. Violetta, b Dec. 31, 1828; d Mar. 18, 1902; m                                                                                            1. George Herbst.

[49-271b]                                                                                           2. Henry S. Denicker.

[49-272]      3. Luzetta, m John Yoder.

[49-273]      4. Sarah, m Gideon Hartman.

[49-274]      5. Henry, m Amelia Stapleton.

  1. Albert. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-88] CHRISTIANNA MAURER, b Feb. 14, 1809; d Sept. 20, 1885; dau Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31]; m JOHN C. RIEGNER, b Apr. 3, 1805; d Jan. 24, 1881.

Children (2):

[49-275]      1. Amanda, b Feb. 14, 1833; d Aug. 11, 1906; m Abraham Ziegler.

[49-276]      2. Emma, b Oct. 27, 1844; d May 19, 1908; m Cornelius M. Tyson.

[49 89] SARAH MAURER, b Jan. 14, 1810; dau Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31]; m HENRY LEH, b June 10, 1814.

Children (7):

[49-277]      1. Ephraim M., dec; m Mary Houck.

[49-278]      2. Henry, m________ ; Pottstown, Pa.

[49-279]      3. Frank, d 1908; m________

[49-280]      4. Catharine, m Ephraim Wieder.

[49-281]      5. Emma, m Solomon Bush; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-282]      6. Susan, m John Ritter; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-283]      7. Mary, b July 26, 1862; m Lewis G. Walters; Reading, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-89.1] AARON MAURER, b Dec. 27, 1812; s Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31];

m_________ . Lived at Little Oley, Pa.; is said to have died suddenly. Had a son, Jeremiah, who lived in the coal regions of Pa. [No further data obtainable.]

[49-90a] MAHLON H. MAURER, b June 8, 1822; s Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31]; m TAMSON ELIZABETH FISHER.

Children (6):

[49-285]      1. Henry F., b Mar. 14, 1861; m Ida Maria W. Scholl.

[49-286]      2. Edward, m Minerva Van Buskirk.

  1.  
  2.  

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            703

  1.  
  2. Mary Elizabeth.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-90b] MAHLON MAURER, same as above, m 2d time, Oct. 18, 1874, REBECCA C. F. RHOADS. Lived in Pottstown, Pa.

One child:

[49-287]      Olivia, b Dec. 6, 1874; m Alpheus Fretz.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-91a] ZACHARIAS H. MAURER, b Jan. 20,.1825; d Feb. 18, 1892; s Andrew and Susanna (Hartranft) Maurer [49-31]; m Dec. 8, 1844, REBECCA LEITHEISER, b Oct. 4, 1824; d Aug. 17, 1861.

Children (5):

[49-288]      1. Franklin Oliver, b Jan. 18, 1846; m Amanda J. Bright.

[49-289]      2. Susan, b Jan. 7, 1848; m William Walters.

[49-290]      3. Sarah Ann, b June 3, 1851; dec; m Aaron Good.

  1. Zachariah H., b 2, 1857; d July 8, 1857.
  2. Emma Catherine, b Aug. 2, 1858; d 15, 1861. [Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-91b] ZACHARIAS H. MAURER, same as above, m 2d time, July 5, 1862, SARAH ANN BRIGHT, b June 15, 1842.

Children (8):

[49-291]      1. George B. McClellan, b Nov. 18, 1863; d May 8, 1908; m Annie Dehart.

[49-292]        2. Wilmer Arthur, b Sept. 8, 1865; m Margaret George; 1877 Ashland Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

[49-293]      3. Charles B., b Nov. 23, 1867; m Emma Lapere; 38 Lafayette St., Detroit, Mich.

[49-294]      4. Gertrude F., b Aug. 7, 1869; m John A. Miller.

[49-295]      5. Ella M., b Apr. 2, 1872; m Harry K. Brown.

[49-296]      6. Emma Mae, b May 28, 1875; m Henry R. Ermentrout.

[49-297]      7. Bertha B., b Feb. 10, 1880; m Frank Batdorf.

  1. Harry W., b Feb. 11, 1882; 2406 Filmore St., Minneapolis, Minn.

[Unable to complete; letters unans.]

[49-92] DAVID W. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 7, 1810; d July, 1890; s John and Elizabeth (Bucher)

Hartranft [49-32]; m Jan. 15, 1831, MARY NAUGLE, b Nov. 7, 1813; d Mar. 20, 1891; dau____________________

and_________ (Mauger) Naugle. Forgeman; resided at Birdsboro, Pa., and Drums, Pa.

Children (6):

[49-298]      1. Samuel, b Dec. 2, 1839; d Aug. 5, 1902; m Mary A. Rhoads.

[49-299]      2. Rebecca, b Feb. 24, 1844; m Levin H. Steinberger.

[49-300]      3. David, b July 27, 1842; d Jan. 7, 1887; m Sallie Oplinger.

  1. Henry, b 27, 1837; d Oct. 1, 1861; unm.
  2. Elizabeth A., b May 7, 1833; d 12, 1836.
  3. Matilda, b 11, 1835; d Feb. 11, 1838.

[49-93] JACOB W. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 11, 1811; d June 14, 1894; s John and Elizabeth (Bu­cher) Hartranft [49-32]; m June 9, 1833, MARY WEAVER, b Aug. 15, 1815; d June 3, 1895. Mary Weaver Hartranft was the daughter of Jacob Weaver who was an iron master and at one time owned all the forges and blast furnaces-at Glasgow, Pa.

Jacob W. Hartranft moved from Berks Co. to Martinville, Lancaster Co., to Luzerne Co., to Berks Co., to Luzerne Co., where he died and is buried in St. Johns Cem., Seibertsville, Pa. First 14 children were born in Berks Co.; Martin Luther Hartranft was born at Martinville, Lane. Co.

Children (15):

[49-301a] l    I 1. Catharine Bower. 1. John W., b Mar. 5, 1834; d Jan. 16, 1913; m

[49-301b]                                                                                           2. Mrs. Valeria Potts.

[49-302]      2. Susanna, m Henry Lessig. No issue.

[49-303]      3. Jacob W.                   Jan. 3, 1917; m Mary Andrews.

  1. David W. twins, b Nov. 2, 1835; d in infancy.

 

704                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-304a] [49-304b] [49-305a] [49-305b] [49-306a] [49-306b] [49-307] [49-308] [49-309] [49-310] [49-311]

1.

5.    Levi W., m twice I

2 . Sarah Wean.

6.    Harrison W., b Aug. 27, 1841; m 1. Barbara Beach.

I 2. Mrs. Lucinda F. Hartranft. j

7.    Emma, b Aug. 28, 1844; m 1. Daniel Woodring.
2. Samuel Benner.

8.    Mary Ann, b Dec. 26, 1847; m Edwin Montz.

9.    Hannah E., b Oct. 19, 1852; d July 23, 1892; m Edward Turnbach.

10. Amanda Catherine, b Nov. 20, 1856; m John Beach.

11. Rachel M., b Oct. 16, 1859; m Levi B. Wenner; Conyngham, Pa.

12. Martin L., b June 3, 1862; d July, 1912; m Mary Manwiller.

13. Amos, b Apr. 21, 1843; soldier, d in Civil War, in Tenn., aged 19;

14. James W., d in infancy.

15. Samuel W., unm.

 

 

[49-94a] CHRISTINA HARTRANFT, b 1811; dau John and Elizabeth (Bucher) Hartranft [49-32]; m SAMUEL SCHAEFFER. Lived near Glasgow, Pa.

Children (5):

  1. John.
  2. Mahlon.
  3. Jacob.

[49-312]    4. David; m Anna Hill.

[49-313]     5. Mary Ann, b Jan. 18, 1841; m Maberry A. Rhoads.

[49-94b] CHRISTINA (HARTRANFT) SCHAEFFER, same as above, m 2d time, SAMUEL

HARNER.

Children (4):

  1.  
  2.  

[49-314]    3. Caroline, dec; m Elam Trout; dec.

  1. Daughter.

[Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-96] HANNAH HARTRANFT, b Apr. 20, 1810; d Dec. 23, 1855; dau David and Salome (Bickel) Hartranft [49-33a]; m Jan. 22, 1829, WILLIAM VAN BUSKIRK HAHN, M. D.

Children (6):

[49-315]     1. Mary, b Mar. 25, 1828; d July, 1897; m James Maxwell.

[49-316a]          j 1. Rev. Uriah Cauffman. 2. Sarah, b Aug. 12, 1830; d Mar. 12, 1891; m

[49-316b]                                                                                 t 2. Bloomfield Lore.

  1. David, b Feb. 11, 1832; d Sept. 26, 1833.

[49-317]     4 Elmira, b Sept. 21, 1834; d Dec. 8, 1911; m Samuel Lodor.

[49-318]     5. Hannah Emma, b Oct. 29, 1837; d Feb. 4, 1894; m John F. Walter.

[49-319]     6. Martha, b July 21, 1840; d Sept. 18, 1902; m Henry Clay Dodson.

On Sept. 30, 1858, Dr. W. B. Hahn married 2d time, Anna Bringhurst.

[49-97] SAMUEL HARTRANFT, b Sept. 15, 1816; d Dec. 8, 1888; s David and Salome (Bickel) Hartranft [49-33a]; m Dec. 25, 1838, SALLIE STETLER, b 1817; d Jan. 2, 1901. Buried in Laurel Hill Cern., Phila.

Children (2):

[49-320a]           j 1. Anna Frances Berg. 1. Chester D., b Oct. 15, 1839; d Dee. 30, 1914; m [49-320b]t 2. Ida Thomas Berg.

[49-321]      2. Adam, b Jan. 28, 1845; m Elizabeth Deschamps.

The will of Sarah S. Hartranft was prob. Jan. 26, 1901; the following are mentioned in the will: sons, Chester D. and Adam S. Hartranft; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, wife of Adam S.; granddaughter Adela, grandson Chester. Nephew Johnston S. Stetler, executor.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES       705

[49-98] MARIA HARTRANFT, dau David and Salome (Bickel) Hartranft [49-33a]; m SAMUEL RUDY.

Children (5):

  1. Child, d in infancy.

[49-322]      2. Sarah, d 1872; m Austin L. Taggart.

[49-323]      3. David, d 1916; in________ Rahn.

[49-324]      4. Emma, m Harry Ziegler.

[49-325]      5. Isaac, m

[49-99] SARAH HARTRANFT, b Apr. 7, 1823; d Aug. 10, 1876; dau David and Salome (Bickel) Hartranft [49-33a]; m Sept. 13, 1843, DAVID SUSZHOLTZ (SIESHOLTZ), b Apr. 7, 1821; d Aug. 31, 1908. David Suszholtz bought the hotel property at Jeffersonville, from his brother-in-law, David. Hartranft, when the latter entered the Civil War in 1862.

Children (5):

[49-326]      1. Amanda, m Joseph D. Pennick.

  1.  
  2.  
  3. Irene, b July 4, 1860; d 4, 1864.
  4. James, b 13, 1857; d Oct. 24, 1862.
    [ Unable to complete.]

[49-100] ESTHER HARTRANFT, dau David and Salome (Bickel) Hartranft [49-33a]; m Dec. 13, 1836, RICHARD REIFSNYDER.

Children (2):

[49-327]      1. Catharine, m Isadore Hirsch.

[49-328]      2. Amelia, m James Watson.

[Further data unobtainable.]

[49-101] AARON HARTRANFT, b 1829; d Oct. 17, 1880; s David and Christianne (Binder) Hart-ranft [49-33b]; m CATHARINE SAYLOR, b 1832; d Oct. 10, 1909; dau Henry and Elizabeth (Derr) Saylor of Trappe, Pa. Aaron Hartranft was a miller; he owned a mill at Manayunk, Phila., and later kept a hotel at 7th and Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa.

Children (8):

  1. Howard, b Oct. 18, 1858; d June 12, 1861.

[49-329]      2. Frank A., m Belle Cummings.

  1.  

[Dates from Trappe, Pa., Lutheran Cem.]

[49-102] LOUISA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 24, 1831; d July 31, 1917; dau David and Christianne (Binder) Hartranft [49-33b]; m Jan. 27, 1859, EPHRAIM B. BICKEL, b Jan. 30, 1829; d Aug. 14, 1899; s Daniel and Elizabeth (Brower) Bickel. Merchant; lived in Norristown, Pa.

Children (2):

[49-330]      1. Harry N., b June 14, 1862; m Ida M. Davis.

[49-331]      2. Emma C., b Jan. 2, 1866; m Dr. Elmer E. Johnson.

[49-103] MALINDA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 24, 1832; d Oct. 10, 1898; dau David and Christianne (Binder) Hartranft [49-33b]; m Nov. 13, 1855, HENRY GEIGER (GEYER).

Children (3):

[49-332]      1. James, m Ida Dengler; 3228 North 16th St., Phila., Pa.

  1. Chrissie;

[49-333]      3. David, m Laura Trout; New York.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-104] CHRISTIANN HARTRANFT, b July 28, 1841; d Mar. 12, 1914; dau David and Chris-tianne (Binder) Hartranft [49-33b]; m Mar: 8, 1864, JACOB SPOHN MATTHIAS, b Oct. 13, 1834; s Daniel and Elizabeth (Spohn) Matthias. Merchant and storekeeper; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1917.)

 

706                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (5):

[49-334]      1. Maurice, b Dec. 24, 1864; m Mary A. Long.

[49-335]      2. Clara Louisa, b Nov. 15, 1866; m Walter N. Smith.

[49-336]      3. Elizabeth Christiann, b Feb. 14, 1869; m E. Louis Thomas.

[49-337]      4. Daniel Edgar, b Feb. 24, 1871; m Katherine Young.

  1. Ethel May, b May 4, 1883; unm; Norristown, Pa.

[49-105] MAJOR DAVID B. HARTRANFT, b June 21, 1836; d Aug. 17, 1894; s David and Chris-tianne (Binder) Hartranft [49-33b]; m Dec. 25, 1859, MARY HAUBERGER, b Aug. 29, 1837; d Apr. 10, 1913; dau Jonas Hauberger.

David B. Hartranft was proprietor of the hotel at Jeffersonville, Pa. In response to President Lincoln's call for volunteers in July, 1862, Mr. Hartranft received authority to recruit a cavalry com­pany. Prior to this he had been an active member of Capt. Leidy's Washington Troop, a volunteer organization in the days of peace. By the middle of August Mr. Hartranft completed his company of one hundred men and they proceeded to Harrisburg where they were mustered into service, Sept. 17, 1862.

David Hartranft was First Captain of Company L, and later promoted to First Major of the 162nd Reg., 6th Pa. Volunteer, 17th Cavalry. [Bean's Hist. of Montg. Co., p 260.]

Children (5):

[49-338]      1. William F., b May 7, 1861; m Anna Zimmermann; New York.

[49-339]      2. Emma 0., b May 1, 1863; d Oct. 1, 1913; m Walter C. Jackson.

  1. Lillie Louisa, b 24, 1871; d Nov. 24, 1876.
  2. Mary S., b June 13, 1867; d 2, 1868.

[49-340]      5. Ella M., b June 12, 1878; m Elmer S. Schantz.

[49-106] LEVI HARTRANFT, b June 24, 1817; d July 5, 1878; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m MARY ANN BRITTON.

Children (8):

[49-341]      1. Daniel, dee; m_________ Sonneborn.

[49-342]      2. Emma, b May 5, 1840; d Jan. 23, 1916; in Frederick Nagle.

[49-343]      3. Rebecca, b Aug. 21, 1849; m Jacob W. Mordew.

[49-344]      4. Levi, b Jan. 30, 1852; m Mary Ann Fitzgerald.

[49-345]      5. Isaac, b Feb. 28, 1854; m Emma E. Fenstermaker.

  1. Hannah, b 1846; d 1901; unm.
  2. Abner, d at age of 4 yr.
  3. Mary.

[Further data unobtainable.]

[49-107] WILLIAM G. HARTRANFT, b May 8, 1819; d Jan. 15, 1893; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m May 30, 1841, SARAH WEAVER, b Nov. 12, 1821; d Jan. 23, 1883. Lived in Amity Twp., Pa.

Children (15):

  1. Henry W., b July 13, 1842; d Jan. 6, 1906; unm.

[49-346]      2. Erastus, b Jan. 9, 1844; d Mar. 28, 1878; m Mary Ann                  

  1. Davis, b 26, 1846; d Jan. 1, 1853.
  2. Sarah, d in infancy.

[49-347]      5. Hannah Elizabeth, b Apr. 17, 1847; d Aug. 18, 1912; m Henry Seavers.

[49-348a]      1. Mark H. Eagle.
6. Ellen,b Sept 1848; m

[49-348b] 1t 2. John Baus.

[49-349a]                                      1850;        1. Cordelia Biehl.

Francis, b Dec. 13            m

[49-349b]'                                                       2. Anna Biehl.

[49-350]      8. Rebecca H., b Feb. 28, 1852; m Zacharias Gresh.

  1. Emma, b Sept. 16, 1853; unm; seamstress, Phila., Pa.

[49-351] 10. James W., b Oct. 17, 1855; d Sept. 6, 1915; m Lucinda Francis.

[49-352] 11. Alfred W., b Sept. 27, 1857; m Jane Auman.

[49-353] 12. Rose, b Nov. 2, 1860; d June 23, 1888; m William Wentzel.

[49-354] 13. Sarah, b Aug. 21, 1862; in John B. Moyer.

 

        GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES          707

[49-355] 14. George W., b Nov. 4, 1864; in Annie K. Freed.

  1. Charles, b Dec. 2, 1858; d July 25, 1871.

[49-108] JACOB G. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 16, 1826; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft

[49-35]; m MARIA STROHM, of Reading, Pa. Jacob, Maria, and William are buried in Reading, Pa.

Jacob Hartranft was for a time owner of a large hotel in Milton, Pa.

Children (8):

[49-356]      1. Edward, b Oct. 13, 1849; m Annie Evans.

[49-357a] I                                                 1. _________  Cameron; nephew of Simon Cameron; had

  1. Eva, b Feb. 14, 1861; in ' dau

[49-357b] [                                                 2.                                    Parker; lived in Phila.

  1. William, dec; called "Colonel." [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-109] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Aug. 16, 1826; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft

[49-35]; m SARAH ROBERTS. Henry Hartranft was a lawyer; buried in Laurel Hill Cem.

One child:

[49-358]      Rufus, b Oct. 1, 1860; d Dec. 1, 1897; m Elizabeth F. Scott; 2028 North 12th St., Phila.

[49-110] SAMUEL G. HARTRANFT, b June 25, 1829; d Mar. 8, 1913; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m Aug. 3, 1855, MARY GREENAWALT, b Dec. 28, 1834; d July 7, 1909; dau Solomon and Catharine (Laubach) Greenawalt. Farmer; lived at Blue Church, Lehigh Co., Pa.

One child:

[49-359]      Amelia, b Jan. 21, 1857; m Lewis H. Weaver.

[49-111] DAVID HARTRANFT, b Mar. 1, 1831; d Feb. 5, 1906; s Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh)

Hartranft [49-35]; m AMANDA BENDER, b July 24, 1834; d Feb. 2, 1904.

Children (12):

  1. William Henry, b Mar. 31, 1855; d May 26, 1856.

[49-360]      2. David G., b Sept. 2, 1857; m Margaret Linck.
3. John B b Apr. 1, 1859; d

[49-361a]     26, 1918; m j 1. Annie M. Shane.
[49-361b]Mar.

  1. Irene Rock.

[49-362a]j 1. Kate A. Mower.

  1. Samuel D., b 11, 1861;May 27, 1911; m

[49-362b]                                                      d                                                                       2. Martha Collier Gordy.

[49-363]      5. Albert, b Dec. 3, 1862; m Louise Fuller.

[49-364a] 1. 6. Conrad R.                                                  Mar. 17, 1921; m

[49-364b]                                      twins,b Oct. 23, 1864 ; d

  1. Annie E. Oct. 25, 1866.

[49-365]      8. Mary Ann, b Dec. 4, 1866; m John J. Eynon.

  1. Sarah, b June 20, 1869; d July 12, 1873.
  2. Jacob, b July 18, 1871; d June 25, 1873.
  3. Frank, b Feb. 18, 1874; d 19, 1881.
  4. Harry, b 16, 1876; d June 23, 1876.

[Dates copied from Family Bible.]

[49-112a] SARAH HARTRANFT, b Mar. 12, 1836; dau Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m ROBERT LANNING. Merchant. No issue.

[49-112b] SARAH (HARTRANFT) LANNING, same as above, in 2d time, EDWIN M. AYERS, d Nov. 20, 1881. Farmer. No issue.

[49-112c] SARAH (HARTRANFT-LANNING) AYERS, same as above, m 3rd time, Oct., 1902, JOHN EVANS, d Aug., 1903. Manufacturer; widow res. 1635 Bristol St., Phila., Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-113] AMELIA ANN HARTRANFT, b Dec. 13, 1837; dau Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m Mar., 1867, HORATIO FOSTER, b July 26, 1843; d Apr. 9, 1900; s Joseph Forkey. Cigar store keeper; res. 4533 North 19th St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

 

708                      GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (3):

  1. Albert H., b Dec., 1869; d Dec., 1870.

[49-366]       2. Russel Henry, b Jan. 2, 1871; m Clara Garner.

[49-367]       3. Mary Eliza, b June 26, 1874; m Ishmael White.

[49-114] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b_________ ; d 1916; dau Henry and Mary Ann (Gresh) Hartranft [49-35]; m ALBERT FOSTER, d bef. 1916.

One child: dec. [ No further data.]

[49-115] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Oct. 15, 1825; d May 20, 1900; s Amos and Mary (Haben-stein) Hartranft [49-37]; m REBECCA BACHERT, d May 20, 1906.

Children (8):

  1. Valeria, d aged 1%.

[49-369]       2. Levi M., m Lizzie_________

[49-370]       3. Thomas L., m Kate Hill.

[49-371]       4. Caroline C., b Jan. 28, 1862; m John Dudley Foulke.

[49-372]       5. Elizabeth A., b Mar. 28, 1866; m Thomas Fusselman.

[49-373]       6. Louisa, b May 25, 1869; m Livingston Sassaman.

[49-374]       7. Elijah, m Ellen Hill.

  1. Charles Henry, b Feb. 4, 1871; d young.

Kate Hill and Ellen Hill were first cousins. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-116] LEVINA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 11, 1834; d Mar. 25, 1915; dau Amos and Mary (Haben-stein) Hartranft [49-37]; m MOSES ECKROTH, b June 7, 1835; d Apr. 21, 1903; s John and Elizabeth (Miller) Eckroth. Laborer; res. New Ringgold, Pa. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-375]       1. Annetta, b 1854; d 1875; m Samuel Fetter; Hazleton, Pa.

[49-376]       2. Valentine, b _______ ; Allentown, Pa.

[49-377a]1 3. Ellen, b Apr. 17, 1861- m 1* William Hill.

[49-377b]                                            '        2. William Schraer.

[49-378]       4. William, b Nov. 8, 1864; d Mar. 26, 1904; m Mary A. Fritz.

[49-379]       5. Amandus; Allentown, Pa.

[49-380]       6. Edwin, b July 26, 1873; m Cora M. Mohl.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-117] REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 13, 1832; d Oct. 17, 1898; dau Amos and Mary (Haben-stein) Hartranft [49-37]; m Nov. 12, 1850, CHARLES A. BAYLEY, b Mar. 1, 1825; d May 17, 1900. Lived at Orwigsburg and Audenried, Pa.

Children (7):

[49-381]       1. William A., b Dec. 29, 1851; m Mary Elizabeth Koons.

[49-382]       2. Thomas A., b Mar. 20, 1856; m Mary Jane Minick.

  1. Amos Monroe, b June 24, 1857; unm; Chicago, 433 E. 46th St.
  2. Charles Abraham, d in infancy.

[49-383]       5. Mary, b Oct. 10, 1860; m James Hampshire.

[49-384]       6. Emma Victoria, b Dec. 7, 1862; m Alexander S. Day.

[49-385]       7. Clara, b 1865; d 1898; m John Henry.

[49-118] THOMAS HARTRANFT, b May 30, 1828; d May 5, 1897; s William and Margaret (Adams) Hartranft [49-39]; m June 2, 1853, EMELINE STEPHENS, b Sept. 22, 1833; d Jan. 9, 1903; dau Jacob and Julia (Lieby) Stephens. Butcher; res. Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (10):

[49-386]       1. Rosanna, b Aug. 3, 1854; m John T. Scheirer.

[49-387a]

[49-387b] 2. Evan W., b Apr. 15, 1856- m j 1. Clara Gangawer.

'            2. Anne Saul.

  1. Leo S., b Apr. 11, 1858; unm; 630 Gordon St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-388]       4. Emma V.. b May 30, 1863; m John E. Sherry.

 

PLATE 79

 

Rev. Jacob Meschter [66-5].
Pastor of "The Schwenkfelder Society."

 

PLATE SO

 

Rev. George Meschter [66-7].
Minister of -The Schwenkfelder Society.'

William Yeakel Meschter [66-5a].

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES       709

  1. William,

[49-389]     6. Jacob A., b Dec. 21, 1868; m Jennie Demsay. Jacob d in Chicago; left two sons.

[49-390]    7. Mary A., b Dec. 15, 1870; m Elvin Mailon.
8. Lillie A., b Aug. 12, 1872; dec.

[49-391a]

[49-391b] 9. Ada' b Jan. 8, 1874; m j L William H. Wilke.

( 2. Clarence L. Kidder.

  1. Franklin T., b July 10, 1876; dec; unm.

[Further data unobtainable.]

[49-119] JACOB LUTZ, b Jan. 7, 1839; d Nov. 26, 1920; s Jacob and Christina (Hartranft) Lutz [49-40]; m HANNAH MULLER, b Oct. 11, 1839; d Mar. 21, 1919; dau Daniel and Hannah (Gerber) Muller. Farmer. •

Children (13):

[49-392]    1. Alice.

[49-393]     2. Jeremiah.

49-394]      3. Emma.

[49-395]    4. William; Pine St., Tamaqua, Pa.

49-396]      5. Ida, b Dec. 16, 1864; m Alfred Kutz.

[49-397]     6. Cora, b May 30, 1873; m Charles Remalay.

[49-398a] 7. Rosa A., b June 1, 1878; m f 1. Stephen Shellhamer.

[49-398b]                                               ( 2. Robert T. Musselman.

49-399]      8. Jane, m George Geiger; Snyders, Pa.

[49-400]    9. Edwin.

[49-401] 10. Elmer; Snyders, Pa. [Letters not arts.; further data not obtainable.]

49-402] 11. Erwin; 1112 Court St., Allentown, Pa.

49-403] 12. Olivia, b May 7, 1880; m L. H. Adams; Tamaqua, Pa.

[49-404] 13. Harry H., b May 30, 1884; m Minnie Mautz, Snyders, Pa.

[49-119.1] HANNAH LUTZ, b Feb. 9, 1828; d Oct. 2, 1912; dau Jacob and Christina (Hartranft) Lutz [49-40]; m Aug. 30, 1846, CHARLES EVERETT, b Sept. 13, 1819; s Jacob and Susanna (Swab) Everett. Farmer; Lynnport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (9):

[49-405]     1. Penrose, b Feb. 27, 1847; d Feb. 7, 1916; m Fietta Levan.

[49-406]     2. Monroe, b Nov. 14, 1849; m Mary Ohlinger.

  1. Amandes, b 3, 1852; d Sept. 11, 1885.

[49-407]     4. Ellen Jane, b Oct. 18, 1855; m Monroe Wertman.

[49-408]     5. Jeanetta, b Apr. 25, 1859; m Isaac Ohlinger.

[49-409]    6. Isabella, b Jan. 7, 1862; m Calvin Miller.
7. Sarah, b Sept. 2, 1864; d Aug. 21, 1865.

[49-410]     8. Thomas Elmer, b May 27, 1866; m Ruth Westwood.

[49-411a] 9. Mary Alice, b Apr. 27, 1869; m I 1. Edmund N. A. Kratzer.

[49-411b]                                                       2. Arthur Lutz.

[49-120] SAMUEL HARTRANFT, b Sept. 4, 1807; d Nov. 3, 1862; s John and Anna M. (Roth) Hartranft [49-41]; m ELIZABETH DAVIDHEISER, b Feb. 13, 1811; d Jan. 2, 1882.

Children (4):

[49-412]     1. Henry, b Sept. 14, 1830; d Mar. 11, 1882; m Caroline Egolf.

[49-413]     2. Mary D., b Aug. 30, 1837; d Sept. 3, 1878; m Harrison Y. Swinehart.

[49-414]     3. Aaron D., b Feb. 11, 1841; d Aug. 22, 1907; m Catharine B. Fryer.

  1. Sarah, d 1863; under 14.

[49-121] MAGDALENA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 26, 1808; d Jan. 4, 1884; dau John and Anna M. (Roth) Hartranft [49-41]; m Nov. 16, 1828, HENRY ENDY, b June 14, 1803; d Jan. 1, 1869.

Children (10):

[49-415]     1. Reuben, d Dec. 14, 1901; m Lydia Bechert.

[49-416]     2. Daniel, m Sarah Muthard.

[49-417]     3. Mary, b Mar. 18, 1834; d July 25, 1919; m Joseph Mest; Macungie, Pa.

 

710                              GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49 418]     4. Leah, m William Snabel.

[49-419]     5. Mathias, dec; m Kate Angstadt.

[49-420]     6. James, b Jan. 3, 1837; d June 12, 1912; m Mary Beideman.

49-421]      7. Amelia, b Sept. 23, 1842; d Oct. 22, 1916; m John Mest.

[49-422]     8. Elizabeth, b Jan. 12, 1845; d Feb. 7, 1903; m Nathan Leeser.

49-423]      9. John, b Apr. 1847; d May 17, 1894; m Hannah Moyer.

[49-424a]                                        .         1. John Herb.

[49-424b] tiu Anna, b Apr. 7, 1850' m

  1. A. Miller.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-122] AMOS HARTRANFT, b Jan. 1, 1813; d May 16, 1890; s John and Anna M. (Roth) Hartranft [49-41]; m ELIZABETH FISHER, b Apr. 6, 1810; d Nov. 19, 1878.

Children (2):

[49-425]     I. Elizabeth, m Jacob Smith.

[49-426]     2. Lydia, b Nov. 17, 1836; d June 1, 1886; m William Gable.

[ Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-123] REUBEN HARTRANFT, b Dec. 18, 1818; d June 24, 1883; s John and Anna M. (Roth) Hartranft [49-41]; m MARGARETTA SMITH, b Sept. 13, 1820; d Apr. 7, 1896. Lived 3 miles from Boyertown, Pa., near Weiss's Hotel.

Children (7):

[49-427]     1. Isaac S., b Aug. 9, 1842; m Mary Emma Wentzel.

[49-428]     2. Elizabeth J., b Jan. 3, 1846; m Jacob B. Drumheller.

[49-429]     3. Amanda, dec; m Henry Wentzel.

[49-430]     4. Mary Ann, b Mar. 13, 1849; m Jeremiah Focht.

[49-431]     5. Francis, m Rose (Clara) Yocum.

  1. Edwin, d
  2. William, d

[Further data unobtainable.]

[49-124] SARAH WEISS, dau John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m SAMUEL or LEVI FISHER. Hiester Fisher, Athol, Pa., is a descendant. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-125] SAMUEL WEISS, b Aug. 2, 1809; d Feb. 9, 1883; s John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m CATHARINE YORGEY, b Nov. 24, 1815; d July 22, 1895.

Children (8):

[49-432]     I. Henry, dec; m_ ; Howard Weiss of Pottstown, Pa., is a son.

[49-433]     2. Urias; Athol, Pa.

[49-434a]                                                         I. Mary Ann Houck.

[49-434b] 3' John Y., b Aug. 26, 1842;  m

  1. Mary Anna Hill.

[49-435]     4. Ephraim, m a dau of Rev. D. K. Humbert.

[49-436]     5. William; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-437]     6. Horace; Pottstown, Pa.

[49-438]     7. Mary Ann, m Henry Egle; dec; son Horace lives at Douglassville, Pa.

[49-439]     8. Sophia, dec; m Ephraim Hatfield. No issue.

[Unable to complete; letters unans.]

[49-125.1] POLLY WEISS, dau John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m THOMAS TUR­NER. Amanda Fox is a grandchild. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-126] REBECCA WEISS, dau John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m SAMUEL or REUBEN FEATHER. William Feather of Pottstown, Pa., is said to be a son. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-127] SOPHIA WEISS, dau John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m WILLIAM BECH-TEL. Philip Bechtel of Athol, Pa., is said to be a son. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           711

[49-127.1] EPHRAIM WEISS, b Oct. 16, 1816; d Mar. 4, 1864; s John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss

[49-42]; m_ . James R. Weiss of Pottstown, Pa., is said to be a son. [Lettersunans.; unable to
complete or verify.]

[49-129] WILLIAM H. WISE (WEISS), b Jan. 31, 1822; d Jan. 18, 1898; s John and Anna (Hart-ranft) Weiss [49-42]; m REBECCA LEVENGOOD, b Mar. 17, 1826; d May 5, 1875.

Children (10):

[49-440]        1. Philip L., b Oct. 23, 1845; d Apr. 13, 1916; m Susan H. Rhoads.

[49-441]        2. Leah, b Mar. 10, 1848; d Mar. 1, 1892; m A. H. Rhoads.

[49-442]        3. Rebecca, b Sept. 5, 1850; m William Feather.

[49-443]        4. Wellington L., b Dec. 16, 1852; m Rosa E. Rhoads.

[49-444]     5. Amanda, b Mar. 7, 1855; m William H. Romich, Jr.
6. Delilah, b Sept. 4, 1857; d Aug. 22, 1877.

[49-445]      7. Irwin L., b May 7, 1860; d Mar. 25, 1900; m Lenora K. Kauffman.

[49-446]        8. John Harvey L., b Jan. 17, 1863; m Mary A. Rhoads.

[49-447]      9. Warren L., b July 24, 1866; m Ellen Spatz.
[49-448] 10. Annie A., b May 15, 1870; m William H. Adams.

The will of William H. Wise of Douglass Twp., was prob. Feb. 5, 1898; a trust fund was created for Philip and Wellington. Name of wife is given as Amelia. Was he married twice (?). [ Unable to complete. Letters unans.]

[49-129.1] HENRY WEISS, s John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m MARY DAVID-HEISER. Henry Weiss is deceased, but widow and son are said to live in Pottstown, Pa. [ No further data.]

[49-130] CAROLINE WEISS, dau John and Anna (Hartranft) Weiss [49-42]; m JEREMIAH WENTZEL. 0. W. Wentzel, Pottstown, Pa., is said to be a son. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-131] WILLIAM H. MATHIAS, b Jan. 24, 1830; d Mar. 23, 1904; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Matthias [49-43]; m Nov. 2, 1851, MARIA MOYER, b Oct. 11, 1830; d Apr. 29, 1908; dau

George and________ (Muthard) Moyer.

Children (6):

[49-449]        1. James, b May 24, 1855; m Hannah Rohrbaeh.

[49-450]     2. Emeline, m Henry Wolfgang.
3. Elizabeth; Shanesville, Pa.

[49-451]        4. Mahlon M., b Feb. 22, 1861; m Mary Reichard.

[49 452]        5. Sarah, b Oct. 25, 1867; m John Rhoads.

[49-453]      6. Mary Ann, m Nathaniel Fry. [ Unable to complete.]

[49-132] JONATHAN MATHIAS, b Mar. 18, 1828; d Oct. 21, 1915; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Matthias [49-43]; m Apr. 12, 1874, HANNAH BAUS, b July 30, 1840; d Nov. 11, 1878; dau John and Sarah Ann (Drumheller) Baus. Farmer. (1919.)

One child:

[49-454]        Sallie, b Sept. 8, 1876; m Alvin L. Oberholtzer.

[49-133] MARY MATTHIAS, dau Abraham and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Matthias [49-43]; m JONATHAN HOUCK.

Children (3):

[49-455]      1. Morris, m________ ; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-456]        2. Mary, m Benneville Conrad.

  1. Daughter.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-134] SARAH MATHIAS, dau Abraham and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Mathias [49-43]; m PHIL­IP SCHNEIDER. Shoe manufacturer; Allentown, Pa.

 

712                   GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children- (9):

[49-457]     1. Elemina, m Henry Erb; Allentown, Pa.
2. James; 26 North 16th St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-458]      3. Kate, m Frank Nickum; 26 North 16th St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-459]      4. Lizzie, m William Peters; 26 North 16th St., Allentown, Pa.

  1. William, b Aug. 21, 1867; unm; 26 North 16th St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-460]      6. Mary, m Milton Kline; 26 North 16th St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-461]      7. Anne, b Aug. 10, 1876; m Howard F. Weaver; 108 N. 13th St., Allentown, Pa.

  1. John, d 25 yrs. old;
  2. Emma, d in infancy.

[Letters unans.; unable to verify or complete.]

[49-135] ESTHER MATHIAS, d June, 1918; dau Abraham and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Mathias [49-43]; m DAVID HAFER, d Aug., 1903.

Children (8):

49-462        1. James, m________ ; Reading, Pa.

[49-463       2. William, m Amanda________ ; Stony Creek, Pa.

[49-464       3. Charles, b Apr. 3, 1874; m Sylvania S. Ludwig.

49-465        4. Edwin, m________ ; Lorraine, Pa.

49-466]       5. Lloyd, m_________ ; Stony Creek, Pa.

49-467        6. Lucy, m Daniel Fres; Reading, Pa.

49-468        7. Lillian, m Harvey Hetrick.

[49-469]      8. Isabella, m Henry Rothermel.

[Letters ret.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-136] JOHN LEVENGOOD, b Apr. 30, 1795; d Jan. 10, 1871; s Daniel and Mary (Hartranft) Levengood [49-44]; m HANNAH YOCUM, b Apr. 30, 1795; d Jan. 10, 1871. [Dates of birth and death evidently wrong.]

Children (5):

[49-470]      1. Jeremiah, b Aug. 21, 1821; d Oct. 21, 1889; m Lucy Ann Shirey.

[49-471]      2. Lavinia, m John Schantz.

[49-472]      3. Mary, m Daniel Shiery.

[49-473]      4. Catharine, b May 13, 1832; d July 1, 1901; m John N. Schiery.

[49-474]      5. George, m Sarah Reider.

[49-137] PETER LEVENGOOD, s Daniel and Mary (Hartranft) Levengood [49-44]; m RE-

BECCA _________  

One child:

[49-475]      Peter B., m Mary E._________ . (No direct evidence that Peter is the son of Peter Leven-

good.)

In the will of Peter Levengood, Amity Twp., Berks Co., Pa., prob. Apr. 27, 1876 (Peter Levengood,

executor) the following are mentioned:

"Jeremiah

Lavinia             children of my bro. John.

Catherine

Christina, w Charles Roan children of my bro. Isaac.

Sarah, w of John Gehret

Harry Nagle, son of said Christina Roan."

[49-137.1] ISAAC LEVENGOOD, s Daniel and Mary (Hartranft) Levengood [49-44]; m LAU-RETTA HARNER.

Children (4):

[49-476]      1. Christina, b Mar., 1840; d Mar. 10, 1909; m Charles Rahn.

[49-477]      2. Sarah, dec; m John Gehret; dec; had children.

[49-478]      3. Henry, m________ ; Monocacy, Pa.

[49-479]      4. Isaac, m________ ; Phila., Pa.; had children.

[Letters unans.; no further data.]

 

           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             713

[49-138a] HENRY C. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 14, 1810; d Dec. 26, 1882; s Andrew and Mary M. (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m Aug. 7, 1834, ELIZABETH BUCH,'b Jan. 2, 1814; d Aug. 16, 1854.

Children (6):

[49-479.1] 1. John, b Nov. 13, 1835; m Helen Webster; son Harry lives in Detroit, Mich.

[49-480]     2. William A., b July 9, 1838; d July 26, 1911; m ; Hollins, Ala.

[49-481]     3. Jefferson, b Aug. 12, 1840; d June 4, 1865; m Crissie L. Hutchinson.

[49-482]     4. Uriah Conrad, b May 16, 1844; d Aug. 6, 1906; m Margaret I. Bennett.

[49-483]     5. Mary Ellen, b May 28, 1847; d Apr. 20, 1906; m John Fox Nicely.

[49-484]     6. Sarah Ella, b June 30, 1850; m George Stauffer.

[49-138b] HENRY C. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Nov. 15, 1855, JANE BART-

LOW, b Jan. 15, 1831; d May 1, 1895.

Children (8):

[49-485]     1. Vinnetta J., b July 25, 1857; m John R. Heiney.

[49-486]     2. Samuel Cloyd, b Aug. 19, 1859; m Mabelle M. Griffin.

[49-487]     3. Charles Ward, b Jan. 18, 1861; m Ida May Hoffman.

  1. Joseph Elmer, b Nov. 12, 1862; d young.
  2. Frank Lincoln, b July 31, 1864; unlit.
  3. George Calvin, b Dec. 22, 1866.
  4. Margaret Gertrude, b Mar. 10, 1869.

[49-488]     8. Harry Ellwood, b Nov. 5, 1871; m Martha Ann Wolfgram.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-139] CONRAD HARTRANFT, b Sept. 4, 1811; d Dec. 1, 1884; s Andrew and Mary M. (Frank-

enberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m ELIZABETH BRANTHONER.

One child:

[49-489]     Clarissa, b May 28, 1836; d June 24, 1908; m William Patterson.

[49-140] MARY M. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 1, 1814; d Nov. 24, 1878; dau Andrew and Mary M. (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m Jan 5, 1836, JOHN S. MOYER, b Jan. 2, 1812; d June 30, 1890. Children (12):

[49-490]     1. Henry Clinton, b Oct. 14, 1836; d Sept. 24, 1908; m Elizabeth Cramer.

  1. Ethelinda, b 4, 1838; d Sept. 7, 1838.
  2. Child, d in infancy.

[49-491]     4. Harriet N., b Aug. 11, 1840; d Feb. 11, 1913; m Warren W. Ransom.

[49-492a] 5. Daniel V., b Sept. 2, 1842; d Nov. 9, 1910; in { 1' Julia L. Weigel.

[49-492b] 2. Ida M. Cook.

[49-493]     6. Sarah, b Nov. 29, 1844; m William E. Crane.

[49-494]     7. Aaron Joseph, b Jan. 25, 1847; d Oct. 23, 1916; m Rebecca Weaver

  1. William Oscar, b May 19, 1849; d Jan. 28, 1873; unm.

[49-495]     9. Martha E., b Oct. 1, 1851; in George H. Hopfer.
[49-496] 10. Mary Emma, b Dec. 3, 1853; m Jeremiah M. Cornwell.
[49-497J 11. John C. B., b Oct. 20, 1856; m Zilpha E. Haverly.
[49-498] 12. Frank L., b July 2, 1859; m Julia C. Bennet.

[49-141] JOHN B. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 21, 1816; d Aug. 8, 1886; s Andrew and Mary M (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m Mar. 22, 1841, MARY DOCTOR, b Mar. 22, 1822; d Nov. 5, 1864; dau Jacob and Elizabeth (Meacham) Doctor. Lived in St. John Co., Mich.

Children (10):

[49-499]         1. Lucinda Jane, b Apr. 16, 1842; d Mar. 31, 1916; m Thomas Darry.

[49-500]   2. Jacob Andrew, b Sept. 18, 1843; d July 14,                                                ; m Iza May Wright.
3. Susanna, b Aug. 7, 1845.

[49-501]     4. Emma Caroline, b Feb. 18, 1847; d Dec. 11, 1916; m Norman Sanders; Three Rivers,

Mich.

  1. Phoebe Ellen, b Jan. 5, 1849.

[49-502]     6. Cordelia Angeline, b. Sept. 21, 1850; m George W. Maurer.

 

  1. GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-503]    7. Thomas Wellberum, b July 14, 1855; d Dec. 13, 1902; m Daisy Pitcher. No issue. 8. Mary Catherine, b Nov. 5, 1857; Elkhart, Ind.

[49-504]     9. John Melvin, b May 16, 1860; m Hannah E. Bertch.

  1. Elizabeth, b Aug. 19. 1862.

[49-142] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Mar. 15, 1819; d Sept. 10, 1888; s Andrew and Mary M. Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45]; 172 Mar. 29, 1849, PHEBE DERR, b May 27, 1827; d Apr. 1, 1883; dau Christopher Derr. Blacksmith and farmer; lived in Moreland Township, Pa.

Children (8):

  1. Mary Jane, b July 21, 1850; d 24, 1861.
  2. Hannah Alice, b 14, 1852; d Jan. 20, 1862.
  3. Christopher Derr, b 1, 1854; d Jan. 17, 1862.

[49-505]    4. Effie Ann, b Aug. 9, 1857; m Timothy 0. Renn.
5. Emery Seth, b Aug. 26, 1859; d Dec. 17, 1859.

[49-506]    6. Martha Washington, b Sept. 26, 1860; m Smith W. Opp.
7. John Franklin, b Apr. 3, 1864; d May 13, 1864.

[49-143] SAMUEL HARTRANFT, b Apr. 3, 1821; d Feb. 1, 1893; s Andrew and Mary M. (Frank-enberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m AMANDA M. DOCTOR, b Feb. 12, 1824; d Dec. 22, 1881; dau George and Elizabeth (Wendel) Doctor.

Children (13):

[49-507]     1. Mary Elizabeth, b Nov. 8, 1844; d May 16, 1911; m David H. Black.

[49-508]      2. Joseph W., b May 19, 1846; d Aug. 25, 1909; m Elmira R. Little.

[49-509]     3. Alice W., b Mar. 30, 1848; m Samuel B. Sprout.

[49-510]    4. Emily A., b Aug. 12, 1849; d Mar. 11, 1919; m Barkley Horner. 5. George D., b Feb. 8, 1851; d Nov. 13, 1851.

[49-511]    6. Elnora V., b July 23, 1852; d July 21, 1888; m Walter S. Opp. 7. Oliver H., b Feb. 27, 1854; d Oct. 18, 1855.

[49-512]      8. Clarence C., b Feb. 25, 1856; d Nov. 19, 1908; m Mary E. Heberling.

[49-513]    9. Simon Cameron, b Nov. 5, 1858; m Mattie Bitler.
[49-514] 10. Harry C. (Metzger), b Oct. 5, 1860; m Hattie A. Strobert.

  1. William A., b Oct. 19, 1862; 1014 10th St., N. E. Washington, D. C.
  2. Edmond G., b June 23, 1864; d Oct. 4, 1865.
    [49-515] 13. Samuel A., b Mar. 24, 1867; m Lulu M. Smith.

[49-144] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Nov. 15, 1823; d July 4, 1914; dau Andrew and Mary M. (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45 X 1]; m JOSEPH SAEGER, b July 15, 1825; d July 23, 1905.

Children (3):

[49-516]      1. Mary Ann, b July 13, 1854; d Mar. 1, 1907; m Samuel App.

[49-517]      2. George, b Sept. 9, 1852; d Nov. 21, 1916; m Josephine W. Bubb.

[49-518]      3. Rebecca Caroline, b Aug. 11, 1856; d July 8, 1911; m Otis Edward Bender.

[49-145] JOSEPH HARTRANFT, b Mar. 19, 1826; d May 9, 1896; s Andrew and Mary M. (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45 X 1]; m Jan. 9, 1851, JANE ELIZABETH TOMB, b Aug. 17, 1827;

d Oct. 9, 1905; dau Henry and Ann (Blackwell) Tomb. Lived at Jersey Shore, Pa.

Children (11):

  1. Harriet Temperance, b Sept. 27, 1851; d July 23, 1852.

[49-519]    2. Andrew Judson, b Dec. 7, 1852; d May 18, 1913; m Mary Alice Hartman. 3. Ann Mary, b Aug. 13, 1854; d Apr. 14, 1855.

  1. Emma Hasseltine, b July 21, 1856; d 25, 1865.
  2. Enoch Blackwell, b 24, 1857; d Mar. 14, 1858.

[49-520a] [49-520b] [49-520c] [49-521]

1 6. William Henry, b Feb. 23, 1859; d Sept. 17, 1910; m

 

1. Cynthia Campbell.

2. Rose B. Wolcott.

3. Rachel Emma Cruse Clark.

7. Joseph Arthur, b Apr. 7, 1861; m Ella Mary Ramsey.

8. Daniel Moyer, b Mar. 27, 1863; d Aug. 19, 1865.

 

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             715

  1. Charles Bertram, b Apr. 22, 1865; d Sept. 29, 1869.
    [49-522] 10. Anna May, b Mar. 23, 1867; m Harry Grant Starrett.

[49-523a] I 11•1918; Edward Tomb, b Apr. 29, 1871; d Aug. 2,                                                  m { 1. Jane E. Grier.

[49-523h]                                                    2. Cardie Emert.

[Hist. Lycoming Co., Pa. Unable to complete.]

[49-146] ANDREW JACKSON HARTRANFT, b Aug. 12, 1828; d July 12, 1890; s Andrew and

Mary M. (Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45]; m Feb. 21, 1856, ISABELLA REESER, b Jan. 19, 1837;

d Jan. 13, 1897.

Children (6):

[49-524]      1. Mary Leanda, b Jan. 4, 1857; m George Calhoun McKee.

[49-525]      2. Harry Judson, b June 1, 1858; m Alace Johnson.
3. John Calvin, b Mar. 17, 1860; d June 5, 1891.

[49-526]      4. Florence McClella, b July 23, 1862; d June 9, 1917; in Harry Gauger.

[49-527]      5. Lizzie Jane, b May 30, 1864; d Jan. 20, 1903; m Theodore Yeager.

  1. Anne Belle, b 1, 1870; d Oct. 16, 1878.

[49-147] GEORGE W. HARTRANFT, b July 16, 1831; d Oct. 6, 1901; s Andrew and Mary M.

(Frankenberger) Hartranft [49-45 X 1]; m CATHARINE FOUSEL, dau Philip and Julia (Cramer)

Fousel. Lived in Montgomery, Pa.

Children (7):

  1. Elizabeth, b Sept. 21, 1856; Montgomery, Pa.

[49-528]      2. Philip F., b Nov. 5, 1858; m Susan L. Metzger.

[49-529]      3. Rose M., b Oct. 31, 1863; m Alexander Decker; Montgomery, Pa.

[49-530]      4. Edward G., b Dec. 5, 1867; m Minnie Smith; Montgomery, Pa.

[49-531]      5. Henrietta M., b Apr. 1, 1872; m Harry Hart; Montgomery, Pa.

[49-532]      6. Elmer, b Jan. 18, 1876; m Kate Hart; Montgomery, Pa.

  1. George W., b Sept. 13, 1869; d 4, 1882.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-148] JOSEPH HARTRANFT, b May 21, 1802; d June 22, 1857; s John and Hannah (Wolf)

Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m Oct. 2, 1825, SARAH WEACHTER, b Dec. 1, 1802; d Dec. 17, 1860. Buried

in Brickerville, Pa., Cem.

Children (10):

[49-533]      1. Jacob, b Aug. 27, 1827; d Apr. 16, 1899; m Sarah Ann Stormfeltz.

[49-534]      2. Priscilla, b June 28, 1829; m Jacob Hornberger; Ohio.

[49-535]      3. Reuben, b Aug. 26, 1831; d Mar. 29, 1906; m Margaret Weachter.

[49-536a]

[49-536b] I •

1 40                            b28, 1833;d17, 1901-

wen,Oct.                      Mar.                 m                                    1. Harriet Lutz.

  1. Anna Hunsperger.

[49-537]      5. Rebecca (baptismal name Margarette), b Feb. 18, 1836; d Aug. 25, 1910; 712 Henry Daub. [49-538a1 6 Aaron, b Feb. 18, 1839; d June 10, 1918; m 11. Catharine S. Lesher.

l49-538b]      •                      2. Mary R. Strife.

[49-539]      7. George, m________ Blatt; had children.

  1. Sarah, b 1842; d June 29, 1916; unm.
  2. Joseph, b Feb. 18, 1845; d 28, 1845.
  3. Child, b Sept. 10, 1846; d in infancy.

Heirs and legatees of Sarah W. Hartranft in June, 1917 (her death occurred June 29, 1916):

Aaron Hartranft, a brother; Sarah A. Daub, a niece; Sabina Daley, a niece; Henry L. Hartranft, a nephew; Reuben Hornberger, a nephew; Wallace Hornberger, a nephew; Aaron Hornberger, a nephew; Clinton Hornberger, a nephew; Ida Debo, a niece; Margaret Daley, a niece; Frank Null, a grand­nephew; John Longenecker, a grandnephew; Homer Longenecker, a grandnephew; Ida Hodkinson, a grandniece; Maria S. Spahr, a niece; Emma S. Hartranft, a niece; Hetty F. Weaver, a niece; Fannie F. Fact, a niece; Susan F. Burkhart, a niece; Rebecca F. Swords, a niece; Elizabeth F. Witinmyer, a niece; Leah F. Waltz, a niece; Mary F. Springer, a niece; John B. Hartranft, a grandnephew; Anna B. Burger, a grandniece; Homer C. Longenecker.

[Court Records, Lanc. County.]

 

716                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-149] JACOB HARTRANFT, s John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m CATH-

ARINE WEIDMAN.

One child:

[49-540]       Elizabeth, b May 8, 1830; d Aug. 26, 1916; in Peter Meiskey.

[49-150] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, h Dec. 1, 1806; s .John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-

46 X 2]; m Nov. 17, 1833, LEAH FETTER, b Feb. 17, 1812.

Children (10):

[49-541]          1. John, b Sept. 4, 1834; d .Jan. 15, 1916; m Susan Biddler.

[49-542]       2. Jeremiah, h May 16, 1836; d May 10, 1896; m Mary Ann Bixler.

[49-543]       3. Henry, b May 21, 1838; m________

[49-544]       4. Susanna, b June 18, 1839; m Peter Engel.

  1. Peter, b 1, 1841; d Oct. 5, 1841.

[49-545]       6. Polly, b Oct. 6, 1842; m Christian Lane.

[49-546]       7. Harriet, b Aug. 2, 1846; m William Lane [Miller (?)].

[49-547]          8. Leah, b Feb. 2, 1850; m Adam H. Weaver. 9. William, b May 20, 1853; d Aug. 20, 1853.

[49-548] 10. Levi, b Sept. 7, 1858; m_________

3 children d in infancy. [Buried at Middle Creek, Pa.] [ Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-151a] CATHARINE HARTRANFT, b Nov. 20, 1807; d Apr. 7, 1891; s John and Hannah

(Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m THOMAS KERCHEN.

Children (5):

  1. John, a sailor; buried at sea.

[49-549a-b] 2. Cyrus, m twice; lived in Cumberland Co., Pa.; had children, with first wife, but none

with second. Was a soldier in Union Army of Civil War.

[49-550]       3. Sallie, m Jacob Buchter.

[49-551]       4. Mary Ann, m Eli..s Enck.

[49-552]       5. Elizabeth, m_________ Donelson or Domeck.

[49-15113] CATHARINE (HARTRANFT) KERCHEN, same as above, m 2d time, Jan. 2, 1844.

HENRY WOLF, b May 13, 1794; d Feb. 20, 1870.

One child:

[49-553]       Samuel, b Aug. 26, 1844; m Annie Dissler.

[Above information given by Samuel Wolf. Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-152a] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Feb. 25, 1810; d Sept. 5, 1898; s John and Hannah (Wolf)

Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m June 7, 1831, by Rev. Koffier, FREDERICKA ELIZABETH KISSEL, b

Feb. 24, 1810.

Children (7):

[49-554]       1. Lydia, b Nov. 20, 1831; d Dec. 15, 1897; m Simon P. Rhoads.

[49-555)       2. Urias, b June 4, 1835; d Nov. 12, 1883; m Anna M. Thomas.

[49-556]       3. Lavinia, b Feb. 22, 1838; 7n Joel Cline.

[49-557a] 4                      b J      7

Henry

enry             an. , 1841; m 1. Catharine C. Withers.

[49-557b]                                     l 2. Christie A. Carpenter.

[49-558]       5. Simon P., b Nov. 29, 1845; m Catharine Schultz.

  1. Jonathan, b Nov. 4, 1847; d June 28, 1848.
  2. John, b Nov. 11, 1853; d May 4, 1861.

[49-152b] JOHN HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, May 15, 1859, ELIZABETH KAUFF-MAN, b Jan. 6, 1824.

On marriage certificate of the first marriage, John Hartranft was said to be of Berks Co., Pa. According to Mrs. Sue De Hass [49-244] the above John Hartranft was the very image of her father Henry Hartranft [49-75], a son of Leonard Hartranft, Jr. [49-29]. This suggests that John Hartranft [49-46 X 2], father of above John, may have been a brother of Leonard, Jr.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD Or THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES         717

Children and grandchildren of John Hartranft, Aug. 26, 1905. [Lane. Co. Court Rec., A. 18.5.]

Farmers National Bank, Hummelstown, Atty.

Lavinia Kline, dau; Lincoln, Pa.

Henry Hartranft, son; Hummelstown, Pa.

Jefferson Hartranft, son; Reading, Pa.

Peter, Ezra, Wayne, Lemon, Harry, Ann T., being the children of Urias Hartranft, (lee.

Eliza, Walter, Matilda Weber, Lydia Heger, Susan Carpenter, Simon Rhoads, Grant Rhoads,

John Rhoads, children of Lydia Rhoads, dec.

[49-153] SALLIE HARTRANFT, b Aug. 10, 1819; d Jan. 21, 1906; dan John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m SAMUEL EBERLY, b Oct. 23, 1816; d Feb. 27, 1898.

Children (7):

[49-558.1] 1. Solomon, b Mar. 12, 1842; d Dec. 6, 1905; rn Lizzie Elser.

[49-559]       2. Sallie, m John Hirneisen.

[49-560]       3. Katie, b Nov. 25, 1848; m George Hauck.

[49-561]     4. Rebecca       twins, b Nov. 6, 1853; d Sept. 7, 1892; 771. Henry Netzley.

[49-562]       5. Annie                                                  m Emanuel Hehnly.

[49-563]     6. Samuel, b July 11, 1860; M Rebecca Donmoyer.

[49-564]     7. Elizabeth, m John Steely.

[49-154] ABRAHAM HARTRANFT, h July 14, 1821; s John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49­46 X 2]; m and lived in Illinois. Name of wife unknown, but he is said to have had at least two daughters and one son.

Children (3):

[49-565]       1. Mary, m_________ Fraley, Naperville, Ill.

[49-566a] 1                                1. ________ Jacobs.

[49-566b] I 2. Daughter, m 2. ___________________ Henry; Aurora, Ill.
3. Son; Windsor Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn. (1899.)

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-155] LEVI HARTRANFT, s John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; in Nov. 7, 1833,

ELIZA FREY.

Children (13):

  1. Ezra, shot in Civil War.
  2. Eliza,
  3. Edward,
  4. Henry,
  5. Levi,
  6. Obid,
  7. Eliza,

[49-567]     8. Mary, m John Eichelberger; Kansas City, Mo.

  1. Emma, dec.

[49-568] 10. James, b Sept. 16, 1850; m Mary Mouser; Beatrice, Nebr.

[49-569]   11. William, m Louise Stonerer; Naperville, Ill.

  1. Elizabeth, dec.

[49-570] 13. John, b Jan. 12, 1858; m Ida Jane Kemmerer.

[49-156] SUSAN HARTRANFT, dau John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; m JOHN EICHELBERGER.

Children (2):

[49-571]     1. Urias, h Apr. 22, 1839; m Martha Eshleman.

[49-572]       2. John, b Apr. 22, 1839; m

John Eichelberger, in 2d time, Mary -------; was living at 626 S. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas. (1919.) [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-157] ANNIE (JULIAN) HARTRANFT, b July 29, 1812; d 1882; dau John and Hannah (Wolf) Hartranft [49-46 X 2]; in SAMUEL BUCHTER, b Apr. 8, 1810; d July 16, 1898. Lived at Lititz, Pa.

 

718                     GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (10):

  1. Maiia Ann, b Feb. 11, 1833; d young.

[49-573]     2. Hannah, b Jan. 14, 1835; d July 9, 1918; m Edwin Hull.

  1. Jeremiah, b Jan. 9, 1837; d single.

[49-574]     4. Salinda, b Mar. 19, 1839; d May 19, 1881; m Edward Z. Rock.

[49-575]     5. Catharine, b Aug. 22, 1841; in Henry Sheetz.

[49-576]      6. Susanna, b June 20, 1845; d Oct., 1887; m Frank Enck.

[49-577]      7. John, b July 9, 1848; d June, 1917; m Sarah Sallade (Solathe).

[49-57894

  1. Mary Ellen, b May 17, 1850; m John Sandoe.

[49-578b]                                         t 2. Samuel High.

  1. Caroline, b 1852; d 1857;

[49-579] 10. Samuel, b 1854; d Mar. 26, 1921; m Nettie Lee; son, Roy, at Leman's Grove, Iowa.

[Dates from Family Bible in possession of Mrs. Samuel High, Terre Hill, Pa. Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-158a] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Dec. 12, 1854; s Daniel and Sarah (Simon) Hartranft [49­47 X 3]; m SARAH RILE.

One child:

[49-580]     Catharine, m Samuel Bile.

[49-158b] HENRY HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 13, 1890, ADDIE L. BATES,

b Apr. 26, 1861.

One child:

[49-581]     Elsie, b Dec. 19, 1891; m Forrest Riest.

[49-159] LOUISA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 1, 1856; dau Daniel and Sarah (Simon) Hartranft [49­47 X 3]; m WILLIAM CARMONY. Lived in South Philadelphia.

Children (4):

  1. William, b Dec. 30, 1878; single.

[49-582]     2. Daniel, b May 1, 1880; m Clara Quinn.

[49-583]     3. Richard, b Oct. 2, 1882; m Margaret Henning.

  1. John. d in infancy.

[49-160a] MARIA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 23, 1866; dau Daniel and Sarah (Simon) Hartranft [49-47 X 3]; M WILLIAM SERVERSON, d aged 27 yrs.

Children (2):

  1. John, b 27, 1889; serving in U. S. Army. (1917.)
  2. Casper, d age 13 mo.

[49-160b] MARIA HARTRANFT SERVERSON, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 13, 1893 ROBERT COXE, b Nov. 29, 1866. Res. Oaks, Pa. (1917.)

Children (5):

  1. Sarah, b Apr. 22, 1895.
  2. Hannah, b 11, 1899.
  3. Robert, b June 30, 1902.
  4. Mabel, b Apr. 10, 1907.
  5. William, b 10, 1910.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-161] GEORGE HARTRANFT, b Aug. 8, 1873; s Daniel and Sarah (Simon) Hartranft [49­47 X 3]; M Jan., 1907, JANE ESHER (ESCHER), b Aug. 28, 1879.

Children (2):

  1. George, b 23, 1911.
  2. John, b Dec. 28, 1915.

[49-162] CATHARINE HARTRANFT, b July 12, 1876; dau Daniel and Sarah (Simon) Hart-ranft [49-47 X 3]; 711 Apr. 4, 1896, JOHN BATY, b Dec. 25, 1876.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            719

Children (5):

  1. Agnes, b June 21, 1897.
  2. James, b July 28, 1900.
  3. George, b June 28, 1904.
  4. Margaret, b May 21, 1907.
  5. Catharine, b July 26, 1912.

[49-163] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Sept. 22, 1814; d July 23, 1881; s William and____________________

Hartranft [49-48 X 4]; in July 3, 1837, MARGARET A. KIDD, b Aug. 24, 1817; d Mar. 28, 1905. William Hartranft is said to have been drowned.

Children (12):

[49-584]      1. Charles R., b Apr. 22, 1838; d Sept. 25, 1879; m Hetty M. Garrigues.

[49-585]        2. Louisa, b Jan. 22, 1840; m John Smith.

[49-586]      3. Henry A., b Mar. 18, 1841; m Mary E. Dunfee.

  1. Isaac K., b 14, 1843; d Oct. 30, 1864; graduate of School of Pharmacy.
  2. William Edward, b Jan. 28, 1846; d 29, 1859.
  3. Josiah K., b June 14, 1848; d 22, 1849.

[49-587]      7. John E., b Feb. 14, 1850; dec; m Hattie Otis.

  1. Anna Elisa, b May 14, 1852; d 6, 1864.
  2. Louis H., b May 1, 1855; d 10, 1871.

[49-588a] } 10. Joseph M., b July 31, 1857; m { 1. Mary Emma Beckwith.

[49-588b]                                                             2. Millie A. Allen.
[49-589] 11. Sarah Jane, b June 11, 1860; m George W. Sayres.
12. Margaret, d young.

[49-164] ELIZA HARTRANFT, dau William and KANE. Cigar maker; lived in Philadelphia, Pa.

One child:

 

Hartranft [49-48 X 4]; m GEORGE

 

 

[49-590]      George; m _________ ; had daughter who m                   Leidy; lived in South Phila.; had

children.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-166] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Dec. 27, 1825; d Oct., 1892; s Elizabeth (Kiler) Hartranft [49 49]; m 1846, LYDIA ANN ULARY, b Jan. 21, 1826; d Jan. 3, 1880. Amongst Henry Hartranft's papers was a list of deaths including that of Elizabeth Kiler Hartranft, his mother, who made her home with him. In his Bible was written "Union Sunday School, Coleraine." Tradition states that he was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., and after the death of his father was brought to Philadelphia and placed among strangers as was his brother Daniel.

Children, (8):

  1. Mary Elizabeth, b May 6, 1847; d 20, 1868.
  2. Sarah Jane, b 24, 1849; d Dec. 31, 1849.

[49-590.1] 3. Margaret Sibilla, b Mar. 3, 1851; dec; m____________________________________________ McMullen.

  1. Ellen J., b Apr. 23, 1853; d July 9, 1862.

[49-590.2] 5. Emma Louisa, b Mar. 7, 1857; dec; in Robert Stephanson.

[49-591]      6. Sarah Ann, b July 3, 1860; m Thomas Stephanson.

[49-591.1] 7. George Washington, b July 29, 1863; d Dec. 16, 1887; m_________________________________________ [49-591.2] 8. William John, b Feb. 11, 1867; d Apr. 17, 1913; m Margaret Stephanson.

[Further data unobtainable.]

[49-167] GEORGE HARTRANFT, d about 1879; s                              Hartranft [49-50 X 6]; m ELIZA-

BETH BOYER.

One child:

[49-591.3] Elizabeth, b June 29, 1862; d May 7, 1898; m Edward D. Crawford.

George Hartranft is also said to have had a son John who died young. Both George and his wife, Elizabeth, died when Bessie was 7 years old; they lived on Carpenter St., Phila., Pa. [ Unable to com­plete or verify.]

 

720                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-168] JOHN HARTRANFT, d Apr. 4, 1897; s___________________________________ Hartranft [49-50 X 6]; m JANE__________________________________________________

One child: John, d unm; about 1890; lived at 916 Passyunk Ave., Phila.

According to his will his wife Jane survived. The will contained the following clause, "It having been ascertained by the executors of said will of John Hartranft that neither said Mary or Margaret Hartranft or any of their kin are living." The family is therefore extinct.

[Information given by Miss Higgins, 919 Passyunk Ave., Phila. (1918.)]

[49-170] DAVID HARTRANFT, b July 1, 1832; d July 29, 1883; s John and Maria (Seifert) Hart-ranft [49-51 X 7]; m M..kTILDA KULP, b July 23, 1842; d Aug. 12, 1886; dau Daniel and Polly (Leaser) Kulp. Farm laborer; res. Ashfield, Pa. (1920.)

Children (8):

  1. James Wesley, b Feb. 21, 1863; d 20, 1871.
  2. Charles William, b 19, 1860; d May 22, 1878.
  3. Henry, b 1867; unm; Ashfield, Pa.
  4. Francis, Ashfield, Pa.

[49-592a] } 5 Jonas, b Apr. 17, 1875; m 1 1. Sadie Hoffman.

[49-592b]      •                                                2. Ellen M. Flexer.

  1. Edwin; Parryville, Pa.

[49-593]       7. Amanda Emmalina, b Nov. 29, 1877; m William James Freeby.

[49-594]       8. Sallie, b Jan. 11, 1881; m Moses Heffelfinger.

[49-171] FIANNA HARTRANFT, dau John and Maria (Seifert) Hartranft [49-51 X 7];m ANGEL-WERT SCHARTZSINGER.

Frank Kemmerer, son of Fianna Hartranft, lives with his widowed mother at Rauschs, Pa. (1917.) [Information given by Mrs. W. Wert.] [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-172] MARIA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 3, 1837; dau John and Maria (Seifert) Hartranft [49-51 X 7]; m WILLOUGHBY WERT.

Children (10):

[49-595]       1. Sarah Ann, b Dec. 16, 1856; m Frank Heil.

[49-596]       2. John F., b Jan. 8, 1859; m Ida Araminta Boyer.

[49-597]       3. Mary, b June 9, 1865; m Henry Yeahl.

[49-598]       4. William H., b Apr. 10, 1863; m Annie M. Miller.

[49-599]       5. Emma, m Eli Moyer.

[49-600]       6. James, b Apr. 3, 1867; m Elmira J. Best.

[49-601]       7. Ida, b Feb. 8, 1874; m, Frank O'Connell.

[49-602]       8. Orville, m________ ; Lehighton, Pa.

[49-603]       9. Ellen, m Harry Foster.

[49-604] 10. Carrie S., b Dec. 28, 1887; m Harry Weaver.

[No further data.]

[49-175] CAROLINE WONSITLER, b Mar. 4, 1826; d Feb. 3, 1884; dau John and Maria (Hart-ranft) Wohnsitler [49-52]; m 1849, CHARLES WALTER, b June 7, 1822; d Feb. 18, 1899; s Jacob and

_________  (Reiter) Walter.

Children (2):

[49-605]       1. William A., b May 20, 1857; m Lucy Sigmund.

[49-606]          2. Eugene, b Sept. 21, 1868; m Susan Zimmerman.

[49-176a] SOPHIA WONSITLER, b Jan. 8, 1830; dau John and Maria (Hartranft) Wohnsitler [49-52]; m JACOB FAUST, b Jan. 30, 1836; d Feb. 13, 1859. No issue.

[49-176b] SOPHIA (WONSITLER) FAUST, same as above, m 2d time, ISAAC KRAUSE, b Aug. 15, 1812; d Aug. 2, 1888. No issue.

[49-177] MALARA HARTRANFT, b Mar. 25, 1839; dau John and Julianne (Smoll) Hartranft [49-54]; m Oct. 9, 1858, WILLIAM L. POOL, SR., b Oct. 12, 1834; s Abram and Sallie (Longbine) Pool. Merchant tailoring; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1921.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            721

Children (4):

[49-607]      I. Romalda, b May 27, 1850; m Ambrose Raudenbush, Lansdale, Pa. 2. William H., b Sept. 18, 1863; d Jan. 21, 1913; unm.

[49-608]      3. Annie, b May 26, 1866; m Elmer K. Bernd.

[49-609]      4. Irwin H., b Sept. 12, 1868; m Mary K. Burgstresser.

[49-178] JOHN HARTRANFT, b 1843; d June, 1912; s John and Julianne (Smolt) Hartranft [49-54]; m MALINDA LEISTER, b 1845; d 1913. Buried in Cem. at Sumneytown, Pa.

Children (4):

[49-610]      1. Hannah, b June 16, 1868; m Harry J. Stover.

[49-611]      2. William, b Aug. 14, 1872; m Sallie G. Beck.

[49-612]      3. Amelia, b Dec. 17, 1875; m Allen G. Landis.

[49-613]      4. Franklin, b June 5, 1881; m Jennie Benner.

[49-180] MARY HARTRANFT, b Oct. 12, 1850; dau John and Julianne (Smoll) Hartranft [49­54]; m Feb. 13, 1869, WILLIAM GERHART, b Jan. 7, 1849; s Daniel and Laienna (Weil) Gerhart. Farmer; res. Franconia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (7):

[49-614]      1. Harry H., b July 12, 1869; m Margaret Breininger.

[49-615]      2. Allen H., b Apr. 14, 1875; m Ella Adams, Bristol, Pa.

[49-616]      3. Annie H., b Feb. 16, 1877; m Harry B. Dettra.
4. Mahlon H., b Aug. 1, 1878; d Aug. 4, 1880.

[49-617]      5. William Irwin H., b Jan. 21, 1881; m Minnie M. Kretshmar.

[49-618]      6. Florence H., b May 10, 1887; m Titus S. Loux.

[49-619]      7. Eugene H., b Feb. 18, 1889; m Lillian M. Heist.

[49-181] LYDIA HARTRANFT, dau Peter and Mary (Kline) Hartranft [49-55]; m Oct. 19, 1859, ALGERNON J. HOOVER.

One child: Charles, d Aug. 21, 1864; aged 2 mo., 15 da., buried in Cemetery at Blue Bell, Pa. [No further data.]

[49-182] MARY ROSENBERGER, b Apr. 1, 1840; dau Henry K. and Sarah (Hartranft) Rosen­berger [49-56]; m AARON SCHOCH, b Sept. 15, 1829; d July 12, 1912. Milford Square, Pa.

One child:

[49-620]      Howard R., b Oct. 18. 1876; m Lizzie Cope.

[49-183] HENRY H. ROSENBERGER, b Dec. 29, 1844; s Henry K. and Sarah (Hartranft) Rosenberger [49-56]; m Oct. 8, 1870, ELVINA MOYER, b Jan. 5, 1846. Cigarmaker; res. 1023 Broad St., Quakertown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-621]        1. Seward M., b Aug. 9, 1872; m Emma S. Sell.

[49-622]      2. William Henry, b Mar. 24, 1877; m Lillie I. Lutz.

[49-623]      3. Daniel Webster, b Mar. 3, 1884; m Ida May Diehl.

[49-184] ANGELINE NAGE, b June 5, 1836; dau Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace [49-57]; m JACOB ANTRY (ANDRE).

Children (10):

[49-624]      1. M. Jane, b July 29, 1855; m George A. Fetterhoff.

  1. Franklin, b 28, 1857; d Aug. 11, 1858.
  2. Sarah Ellen, b 23, 1859; d July 6, 1874.
  3. Catharine, b 1, 1860; d Oct. 17, 1865.
  4. Edwin, b__________ ; d June 17, 1864.

[49-625]      6. Magdalena, b July 1, 1865; m Conrad Hoke.

[49-626]      7. Alice, b Oct. 14, 1868; m Henry Bower.

[49-627]      8. Ida, b May 11, 1873; m Samuel Jury.

[49-628]      9. Caroline, b July 12, 1875; m Edward Graffe.
[49-629] 10. Daniel, b Oct. 6, 1877; m Mary Rummel.

 

722                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-185] HENRY NACE, b Oct. 19, 1839; s Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace [49-56]; m EMMA LOUISA MINNIG, b Nov. 9, 1893; d Feb. 9, 1910; dau Michael and Christian (Bomawetz) Minnig. (1919.)

One child: Minta Alverta, b Dec. 28, 1861; unm; 5719 Rodman St., Phila., Pa.

[49-186a] SARAH ANN NACE, b Jan. 2, 1842; dau Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace

[49-57]; m JACOB WIEST.

Children (5):

[49-630]      1. Edward Franklin, m Josephine Lee Barnhart.

[49-631]      2. F. Nevin, b July 25, 1869; m Mary Ella Nace.

[49-632]      3. Cora B., m G. Conquest Anthony; 1535 Chestnut St., Phila.

  1. Jacob , d 1889.
  2.  

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-186b] SARAH ANN (NACE) WIEST, same as above, m 2d time, ELIAS SPOTTS. (1920.) Children (3):

[49-633]      1. Estella Augusta, b Feb. 1, 1884; m Dr. LeRoy W. Swartz.

  1.  
  2. Eve Olivia.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-187] ELIZABETH NACE, b Mar. 2, 1844; dau Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace [49-57]; m Oct. 12, 1862, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, b Oct. 19, 1841; d Jan. 26, 1915; s Jacob and Susanna Phillips. Farmer; Herndon, Pa. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-634] [49-635] [49-636] [49-637] [49-638]

1. Susan Magdalena, b Sept. 24, 1864; m Ira M. Helt.

2. Minda Alverta, b June 17, 1867; m John Byerly; West Milton, Pa.

3. Cora Belle, b Sept. 6, 1869; m John E. Thomas.

4. Clara Elizabeth, b July 5, 1871; m Henry H. Snyder.

5. Sarah Alice, b Dec. 10, 1874; m George W. Baum; Urban, Pa.

6. Tama Venita, b July 26, 1882; d Feb. 3, 1897.

 

[49-188] MARY JANE NACE, b Feb. 20, 1847; dau Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace [49-57]; m MICHAEL MESSNER.

Children (3):

[49-638.1] 1. Lizzie, m Charles Artz; have one child, Amon.

[49-638.2] 2. William, m_________

[49-638.3] 3. Maggie, dec; m William Snyder. No issue.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-189] AARON NACE, b Aug. 20, 1849; s Daniel and Magdalena (Hartranft) Nace [49-57]; m Feb. 6, 1873, ANNA AMANDA WIEAND, b July 12, 1853; dau Samuel and Littey (Freese) Wieand. Res. 2232 N. Fairhill St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Harry Johnson, b Aug. 1, 1873; d Feb. 21, 1889.

[49-631]       2. Mary Ella, b Jan. 25, 1876; d Dec. 3, 1920; m F. Nevin Wiest. [49-638.5] 3. Carrie Alverda, b May 4, 1878; m Arthur T. Wyker.

[49-638.6] 4. William Franklin, b Nov. 25, 1880; m Catharine Foley.

[49-190] WILLIAM FRANKLIN NACE, b Oct. 19, 1854; d 1912; s Daniel and Magdalena (Hart-

ranft) Nace [49-57]; m_________ FINKBONE; widow of William Nace lives with John.

Children (2):

[49-639]       1. John, m________ ; Minersville, Pa.

[49-640]       2. Mamie, m_________

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                           723

[49-191] CATHARINE MALINDA NACE, b May 23, 1856; dau Daniel and Magdalena (Hart-ranft) Nace [49-57]; m May 23, 1872, WILLIAM S. ANSPACH, b Aug. 3, 1850. Res. Lebanon, Pa. (1919.)

Children (7):

  1. Nimrod, b Oct. 2, 1873; Lebanon, Pa.

[49-641]      2. Bertha, b Feb. 10, 1878; m John Banhey.

  1. Irving, b 31, 1881; Lebanon, Pa.
  2. Lee, b July 16, 1883; Lebanon, Pa.
  3. Ray, b 9, 1889; Lebanon, Pa.

[49-642]      6. Edna, b Aug. 14, 1890; m Irvin Shiffer.

[49-643]      7. Ruth, b Apr. 14, 1898; m Ross H. Shiffer.

[49-192] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, s Uriah and Catharine (Hallman) Hartranft. [49-58]; m MARY ANN ROBBINS; dec. (1917.)

Children (5):

[49-644]      1. Alice, m________ Rouand; 2003 South 71st St., W. Phila., Pa.

  1. Florence, unm.

[49-645]     3. Kate, d Mar. 27, 1915; m Harry Neilson, 814 N. 21st St., Phila., Pa.

[49-646]      4. Marie, m Frank Bennett; Cheltenham, Pa.

[49-647]      5. William M., b Oct. 13, 1886; m Martha Robinson Welte.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-193] SAVILLA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 24, 1854; dau Uriah and Catharine (Hallman) Hart-ranft [49-58]; m Sept., 1876, WILLIAM M. DUTTON, b Sept. 27, 1856; d May 29, 1916; s Lewis T. and Mary (Moore) Dutton. Wall paper dealer; res. 616 North 43rd St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-648]      1. William M., b Sept. 24, 1880; d May 1, 1919; m Aimee Schoenen 2. Kathryn Mary, b Mar. 7, 1882; unm.

[49-649]      3. Lewis Taylor, b Feb. 13, 1889; m Reata R. McCloskey.

[49-194] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Nov. 15, 1857; dau Edward and Sarah (Kile) Hartranft [49-59]; m GEORGE BODENSTEIN. Res. Fort Washington, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-649.1] 1. Paul, b Oct. 5, 1885; m_________
2. Helen, b Nov. 14, 1894.

  1. Elizabeth, b Dec. 22, 1898.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-195] AMANDA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 19, 1847; dau Edward and Sarah (Kile) Hartranft [49-59]; m REV. SILAS GOSSLER.

One child:

[49-649.2] Paul M., b July 19, ___________ ; m ___ ; has the following children: Naomi, Paul,

Robert, and Esther. [ Unable to complete.]

[49-196] LEILA HARTRANFT, dau Edward and Sarah (Kile) Hartranft [49-59]; m JOHN ROBBINS.

One child:

[49-649.3] Edward, in _________ ; has three daughters. [ Unable to complete.]

[49-199] JANE HARTRANFT, b Mar. 5, 1859; dau William and Martha (Smith) Hartranft [49-60]; m Aug. 15, 1878, WILLIAM SHAW, b Mar. 11, 1858; d Apr. 15, 1900; s James and Anna Maria (Yost) Shaw. Painter; res. 2358 E. Dauphin St., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

[49-650]      1. Lillie May, b Apr. 25, 1879; m Lewis Still.

  1. James William, b Mar. 3, 1882; d Sept. 12, 1906.

[49-651]      3. Ida, b Aug. 15, 1884; m Henry Unangst.

  1. Howard, b Feb. 22, 1888.

[49-652]      5. Walter IL, b Feb. 7, 1892; m Ida R. Miller.

 

724                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-200] MARY ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Apr. 1, 1856; dau William and Martha (Smith) Hartranft [49-60]; m Jan. 23, 1874, WILLIAM HENRY HACKETT, b Apr. 25, 1850; d Nov. 21, 1905; s Samuel and Jane (Paisley) Hackett. Stove moulder; res. 2358 E. Dauphin St., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-653]       1. Jennie Estelle, b Nov. &, 1874; m George W. Bunting.
2. Cora May, b May 30, 1876; d July, 1877.

[49-201] KATE HARTRANFT, b Mar. 2, 1857; dau William and Martha (Smith) Hartranft

[49-60]; m Oct. 4, 1869, JOHN HANSELMAN, b Dec. 30, 1848; s Michael and  _______________________ (Tiehman)
Hanselman. Barber; res. Quakertown, Pa. (1919.)

[49-654]

[49-656] [49-657] [49-658] [49-659]

Children (6):

1. Adolphus, b Sept. 2, 1870; m Cora Gabel.

2. William, b Jan. 30, 1872.

3. George, b Aug. 18, 1874; m Jennie MeRell; 221 Milton St., Catasauqua, Pa.

4. Martha, b July 9, 1877; m Charles McCorwich; 22 S. Walnut St., E. Orange, N. J.

5. Lizzie, b July 4, 1880; m John DeCoursey; Souderton, Pa.

6. John, b Oct. 4, 1886; m Mearle Thompson; Quakertown, Pa.
[Unable to complete; letters unans.]

 

[49-203] MATILDA R. NUNEMACHER, b Aug. 21, 1841; dau Philip Jacob and Lydia (Rauden-bush) Nunemacher [49-63]; m HENRY B. ROYER, b Feb. 10, 1833; d Oct. 20, 1865; s John and Bar­bara Royer. Cigar maker; res. Sumneytown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

[49-660]       1. Milton, b Sept. 6, 1861; m Kate Schwenk.

[49-661]       2. William, b Dec. 11, ________ ; m Hannah Neff; Sumneytown, Pa •

[49-662]       3. Amelia, b Oct. 27,________ m Henry Myer; Sumneytown, Pa.

[49-663]       4. Ellen, b Feb. 20, ________ ; m George Schatz; Sumneytown, Pa.

[Letters ret.; unable to complete.]

[49-204] CAROLINE NUNEMACHER, b Nov. 23, ___ ; dau Philip Jacob and Lydia (Rau-
denbush) Nunemacher [49-63]; m June, 1864, JOHN MAHLON HEANY, b Aug. 7, 1835; d Nov. 4, 1877; s Ephraim K. and Eliza B. (Shellenberger) Heany. Cigar packer; res. Souderton, Pa. (1921.) Children (6):

  1. Ella C., b Sept. 17, 1864; m Monroe W. Gerhart.
    [49-664]
  2. Harry W., b Oct. 23, 1870; d July 20, 1872.
  3. Annie M., b Oct. 14, 1872; m Edwin B. Bergey.
    [49-665]
  4. Jennie V., b Oct. 13, 1873; m Joseph B. Hackman.
    [49-666]
  5. John A., b Jan. 5, 1877; m Mary C. Fulton.
    [49-667]
  6. William M., b June 23, 1878; m Olive Finn; Hartford, Conn.

[49-668]

[49-206] CHARLES HENRY MADISON, b Nov. 29, 1837; s William and Mary A. (Wister) Madi-

son [49-64]; m SARAH PATERSON.

Children (4):

[49-669]       1. Mary, m_________ Smith.

[49-670]       2. Jane, m Jacob Genther.

  1. Charles, dec; unm.
  2. George; Paulsboro, N. J.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-209] EDWARD WOODS MADISON, b July 19, 1846; s William and Mary A. (Wister) Madi-

son [49-64]; m SUSAN STEPHENSON, b Mar. 4, 1848; d Dec. 19, 1915.

Children (8):

[49-671]       1. William A., b Oct. 8, 1867; m M. Lizzie Renfrey.

  1. John H., b 30, 1870; d Mar. 6, 1872.
    [49-672b] 12. Emma E. Ward.

[49-672a] 1                     Mar.              m I. Mary E Fetters.

  1. LemuelH b10, 1872; f

 

PLATE 81

 

PLATE S2

 

Group of Schwenkfelder Ministers.

John B. Kriebel

Joshua Schultz                        [25-81]                    George K. Meschter

[149-22]                  Reuben Kriebel family                   [66-14]

Jacob M esch ter                     [25-50a]                    Edwin S. Anders

[66-5]                       William S. Anders                      [161-50]

George Meschter                      [161-42]                  Elmer E. S. Johnson

[66-7]                                        Oscar S. Kriebel                        [68-58]
[19-95]
From "The Schwenkfelders in Pennsylvania—Kriebel."
(Courtesy of The Pennsylvania-German Society.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           725

[49-673]      4. Anna, b Feb. 26, 1874; m B. Powell; Delair, N. J.

  1. Edward N.

twins, b Aug. 28, 1876; 5 Woodstown, N. J.

  1. Susan d same day.
  2. Robert S., b Nov. 10, 1879; North 24th St., Camden, N. J.

[49-674]      8. Maud, b Mar. 21, 1883; m John Lamar.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-210] NATHANIEL GILPIN MADISON, b Dec. 21, 1850; s William and Mary A. (Wister)

Madison [49-64]; m ROSE________

Children (4):

[49-675]      1. Kate; m J. Lowell; Delanco, N. J.

  1.  
  2.  
  3. Nathaniel; Phila., Pa.

[Unable to locate or verify.]

[49-211] MARY WISTER, b Aug. 29, 1843; dau George W. and Eliza (Little) Wister [49-65]; m Jan. 19, 1862, CHARLES SHOEMAKER, b July 8, 1837; s Adam Shoemaker. Res. 5406 Girard Ave., Phila., Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Adam, b Aug. 23, 1863; d
  2. George, b 23, 1866; d 1870.

[49-676]      3. Minetta, b Aug. 9, 1873; m Solomon Levy. No issue.

[49-218] VALERIA HARTRANFT, b June 12, 1819; d Dec. 25, 1873; dau John and Sarah (Antrim) Hartranft [49-70]; m NATHANIEL JACOBY, b Feb. 4, 1818; d Mar. 14, 1889; s Daniel and Hannah Jacoby.

One child:

[49-677]      Daniel, m Katharine Byer or Boyer.

[49-219] MARGARET HARTRANFT, b Dec. 25, 1820; d July 23, 1866; dau John and Sarah (Antrim) Hartranft [49-70]; m WILLIAM D. RUDY, dec. Lived in Pottstown, Pa.

One child:

[49-220a] JACOB HARTRANFT, b Mar. 10, 1824; d Apr. 3, 1885; s John and Sarah (Antrim) Hartranft [49-70]; m June 15, 1848, ESTER MAY SMITH, b July 5, 1831; d May 19, 1865; dau Jonas Smith.

Children (4):

[49-679]       1. Sallie Amelia, b June 19, 1850; m William Missimer.

[49-680]       2. Jonas Smith, b July 3, 1853; d June 29, 1915; m Sarah Rebecca Bechtel.

  1. Mary Steitz, b 1, 1857; d Oct. 8, 1892.

[49-681]       4. John Washington, b Oct. 18, 1862; m Virginia       

Jacob Hartranft was one of the early settlers of Seneca Co., N. Y. [Gemert. Fam. Hist., 98-99.] Tradition states that Jacob Hartranft had first cousins on his mother's side in Dayton, Ohio, Germantown, Ohio, and on father's side in Lockport, N. Y.

[49-220b] JACOB HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, CAROLINE CUSTER. One child: William C., unm; Pottstown, Pa. [ No further data.]

[49-221] HIRAM A. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 12, 1826; d Aug. 15, 1867; s John and Sarah (Antrim) Hartranft [49-70]; m MARGARET S. JACOBY, b Nov. 9, 1830; d Apr. 14, 1876.

One child: Edwin S., b Feb. 3, 1856; d Nov. 16, 1861.

 

726                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

In settlement of the estate of Hiram A. Hartranft in 1870, late of Marlborough Twp., we find a petition of "all the heirs and parties interested in the estate."

Signed: Margaret S. Hartranft
Sarah (X) Hartranft
Valeria Jacoby

Jacob Hartranft

  1. H. Rudy. [0. C. 79:27. Norristown, Pa.]

[49-222] PETER B. KEEHN, b Sept. 29, 1838; s Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m Sept. 17, 1864, MARTHA WESNER, b Mar. 6, 1845. Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

[49-682]       1. Carrie Dora, b Apr. 4, 1866; m Franklin Hafer.
2. Katie Octavia, b June 27, 1868; d 1878.

[49-683]       3. Harvey Peter, b Aug. 21, 1876; m Catharine Faust.

  1. Jennie Estella, b Nov. 12, 1879; unm.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-223] JOHN KEEHN, s Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m CATHARINE SCHELL.

Children (5): 1. Charles, 2. John, 3. Newton, dec; 4. Kate, 5. Needie. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-224] CHARLES KEEHN, b Nov. 29, 1850; s Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m Dec. 22, 1872, GEORGIANNA STOTT.

Children (8):

[49-683.1] 1. Cora, m Nicholas Kramer; 1620 Cotton St., Reading, Pa.

  1. Lottie, d age 6 yrs.
  2. Charles, d in infancy.

[49-684]       4. Morris, m Gertrude Knox.

[49-685]       5. Elizabeth, m Charles Rogers; 126 N. 6th St., Reading, Pa.

[49-686]       6. Paul, m Mabel Brown.

[49-686.1] 7. Raymond, m___________ ; 522% S. 17th St., Reading, Pa.

  1. Daughter, d in infancy.

[Hist. of Berks Co.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-225] ORLANDO KEEHN, s Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m SARAH

BITTING.

Children (4):

  1. Howard, unm.
  2. Daniel, m___
  3. Elizabeth, unm.

[49-687]       4. Laura, m_________ Hoffert.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-226] DANIEL KEEHN, s Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; in LOUISA GOOD-HEART. Family lived in Reading, Pa.

Children (5): 1. Nora, 2. Ed., 3. William, 4. Evan, 5. Martin.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-227] MATILDA KEEHN, dau Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m HENRY ALLEBACH.

One child: Irwin, m_________ , and dec. [Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-228] ALMORETTA KEEHN, dau Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; in PETER

HELFRICH.

Children (5):

  1. Martin, unm.
  2. Winfield; Stonetown, Pa.

 

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  1. Walter.

[49-688]      4. Lena, m Daniel Guldin; Reading, Pa.

[49-689]      5. Lottie, m B. Frank Leininger; Reading, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-229] ELIZABETH KEEHN, b Sept. 5, 1849; dau Charles and Maria (Beideman) Keehn [49-71]; m Mar. 10, 1865, LEVI MARX, b Feb. 13, 1844.

Children (10):

  1. Charles Irwin, b Oct. 9, 1866; d 1, 1871.
  2. Alice M., b 23, 1868; d Nov. 7, 1871.
  3. Harry, b May 26, 1870; d July 22, 1871.

[49-690a] 4. John, b Aug. 11, 1871; m .1 1. Lillie Gantz.

[49-690b]                                                     ( 2. Eva Ziegler.

  1. Howard, b Mar. 2, 1875.

[49-691]      6. George, b Aug. 8, 1876; m Maggie Bietenkopf.

[49-692]      7. Daniel, b Jan. 6, 1879; m Annie Smith.

[49-693]      8. Morgan, b Dec. 19, 1880; m Elsie Swinehart.

  1. William, b Jan. 1, 1883; d young.

[49-694] 10. Carrie, b Mar. 19, 1885; m William Snyder.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-230] GEORGE HARTMAN, dec; s George and Christina (Biedeman) Hartman [49-72]; m

KATE_______ . Widow res. Perkiomen Ave., Mt. Penn, Pa.

One child:

[49-694.1] Daughter, m_________ Dengler; Mt. Penn, Pa. [ No further data.]

[49-231] CLARA HARTMAN, dec; dau George and Christina (Beideman) Hartman [49-72]; m WILLIAM NEIN.

One child:

[49-695]      Milford, m and has children—Carrie, Olive and others; lives in Reading, Pa. [ Unable to

locate or verify.]

[49-234] MARGARET MASON, b Feb., 1842; dau James and Anna (Beideman) Mason [49-74]; m 1865 (?), JOHN BUCHER SEARLES, b Nov. 10, 1842; d Jan. 15, 1896.

Children (4):

[49-696}      1. Kate Irene, b Dec. 17, 1867; m Washington Sidler; Danville, Pa.

  1. Ellen Edith, b Feb. 13, 1872; d 11, 1877.

[49-697]      3. Anna M., b Jan. 31, 1874; m Charles H. Stetler.

[49-698]      4. Edna May, b Dec. 14, 1879; m Richard Heiges.

[49-237] SARAH HARTRANFT, b Sept. 22, 1839; d Mar. 9, 1899; dau Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m 1858, JOHN P. HEIM, b 1838; d 1861; s Peter Heim. Lived in Norristown, Pa.

One child:

[49-699]      Margaret Bisel, b Dec. 5, 1861; d Mar. 11, 1908; m W. Perry Gresh.

[49-238] MARY A. HARTRANFT, b May 22, 1830; d June 10, 1901; dau Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m SIMON GEHRES, b Dec. 22, 1825; d June 30, 1905. No issue.

[49-239] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Oct. 30, 1834; d June 22, 1907; dau Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m Oct. 30, 1856, HARRISON H. GUINN, b Apr. 5, 1831; d Jan. 5, 1899; s John and Anne (Dyre) Guinn. Wheelwright; McEwensville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (10):

[49-700]      1. Mary, b Aug. 14, 1857; d Dec. 16, 1891; m Alfred Murphy.

[49-701]      2. Annie Laura, b Mar. 4, 1860; m Watt M. Huling.

  1. Elizabeth Stillwell, b 20, 1862; d Oct. 1, 1867.
  2. Andrew Clark, b Oct. 14, 1864; d July 12, 1870.

[49-702]      5. Charles H., b Feb. 24, 1867; m Ruth Smith.

 

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[49-703]       6. George, b Feb. 10, 1869; m Florence Smith.

[49-704]       7. Sara Mae, b June 24, 1871; m John H. Baylor.

[49-705]       8. Henry Howard, b Jan. 19, 1874; m Ida Mae Ott.

[49-706]      9. Margaret Blanche, b Dec. 29, 1876; m Claude H. Opdyke.
10. Jennie Evans, b July 4, 1880; Mawensville, Pa.

[49-240] SAMUEL B. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 26, 1823; d July 12, 1881; s Henry and Sarah (Baush)

Hartranft [49-75]; m ELIZABETH HARTZELL, b_____________________________________________________ ; d Oct. 28, 1887.

Children (8):

[49-707]       1. Horace Harry, b Dec. 2, 1857; m Minnie C. Mabus.

[49-708]       2. Oscar, b Aug. 7, 1859; m Martha Alice Peck.

[49-709]       3. Annie R., b Nov. 18, 1861; m John Almondinger.

[49-710]      4. Elizabeth V., b Sept. 17, 1865; m John Hoffman.
5. Ida B., b June 27, 1868; d May 9, 1898; unm.

[49-711]       6. William H., b Aug. 8, 1870; m Maud Marr.

[49-712]       7. Cora H., b Aug. 24, 1872; m Arthur L. Traverse.

  1. Sarah, b Nov. 13, 1863; d Jan. 8, 1866.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-241] OSCAR HARTRANFT, b Sept. 17, 1833; d Apr. 25, 1918; s Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m Jan. 6, 1859, MARGARET RIDDLE, b Aug. 18, 1838; dau Charles and Cather­ine (Stadden) Riddle. Farmer; Bristol, Ind. (1921.)

Children (4):

[49-713]       1. William, b July 22, 1862; m Clara E. Emerson.

[49-714]       2. Sarah, b July 19, 1865; d Jan. 24, 1914; m Peter D. &hall.

[49-715]       3. Mary, b Sept. 29, 1869; m Dallas D. Brunson.

[49-716]       4. Laura B., b Dec. 7, 1872; m Thomas L. Prough.

[49-242] CHARLES HARTRANFT, b May 18, 1840; s Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m LILLIE DATESMAN. Res. Williamsport, Pa.

Children (5):

  1.  
  2.  
  3. Merton, Syracuse, N. Y.

[49-717]       4. Herman, m Barbara________

  1. Roy.

[Letters ret.; unable to verify or complete.]

[49-243] MARGARET HARTRANFT, b Nov. 1, 1844; d Jan. 5, 1918; dau Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m July 4, 1861, AMOS TITUS BISEL, b Apr. 1, 1832; d Jan. 29, 1881;

s Peter and__________ (Beaver) Bisel. Manufacturer of carriages; res. Lock Haven, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-718]       1. Ida Virginia, b Sept. 14, 1862; m Otis J. Carey.

[49-719]          2. Laura Annie, b Dec. 28, 1864; d Sept. 27, 1914; m Josiah Howard.

[49-720]          3. Ambrose Stanton, b July 24, 1866; d Oct. 30, 1917; m Laura Gutierrez.

[49-244] SUSAN HARTRANFT, b Apr. 4, 1845; dau Henry and Sarah (Baush) Hartranft [49-75]; m July 27, 1867, JOHN DE HASS, b Oct. 12, 1835; s George and Isabelle De Hass. Res. The Hamilton, Norristown, Pa. (1920.)

One child:

[49-721]       Linwood H., b Dec. 21, 1868; m Laura C. Shantz.

[49-245] JOHN FREDERICK HARTRANFT, b Dec. 16, 1830; d Oct. 17, 1889; s Samuel E. and Lydia (Bucher) Hartranft [49-76]; m Jan. 26, 1854, SALLIE D. SEBRING.

Children (7):

[49-722]      1. Samuel Sebring, b Oct. 30, 1855; d Feb. 2, 1921; m Sallie D. Shultz. 2. Ada, b Mar. 4, 1857; d Mar. 22, 1862.

 

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  1. Wilson, b 1, 1859; d Mar. 17, 1862.
  2. Linn, b June 28, 1862; d Nov. 22, 1903.

[49-723]     5. Marion, b Sept. 19, 1865; m Edward V. Stockham.

  1. Annie, b 7, 1867; July 30, 1915.
  2. Child, b and d same day.

John Frederick Hartranft was born near Fagleysville, about four miles from Pottstown, in New Hanover Twp., Montg. Co., Pa. Tobias Hartranft, his ancestor, settled in this part of Montgomery County, and here successive generations of the Hartranfts remained, tilling the fertile soil and develop­ing those sterling principles of industry and frugality which formed the surest guarantee of a quiet, prosperous, useful and happy life. Major-General John Frederick Hartranft is the most distinguished member bearing this family name, as well as remarkable for the personal qualities and the private virtues which have been characteristic of his family. These virtues have developed in public, civil, and military services which made his fame commensurate with the bounds of his country.

From his seventeenth to his nineteenth year General Hartranft was a student in the preparatory department of Marshall College, then located at Mercersburg, Pa., where he qualified to enter the sophomore class and was transferred to Union College at Schenectady, New York. In three years he completed his collegiate course, graduating with credit for scholarship and bearing the esteem of his instructors and associates. As civil engineering was to be his profession, during his college career he applied himself with special earnestness to mathematics. Immediately upon his graduation he assumed the practical duties of a civil engineer, but at the request of his father, whose only son he was, he dis­continued his chosen profession in order to assist his father in his own business. In 1854 he was ap­pointed Deputy Sheriff of Montg. Co. by Sheriff Boyer, and again by Sheriff Rudy in 1855. While performing the duties of this office he read law under the tutelage of James Boyd, Esquire, of the Norris­town Bar, and then entered the office of Honorable A. B. Longaker. He was duly admitted to the practice of law in 1859.

As Colonel of the 1st Regiment, Montgomery County Militia, when President Lincoln issued his call for 75,000 men for the defence of the Government, Colonel Hartranft at once tendered the services of his regiment and was accepted; this was the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, enlisted for ninety days. Colonel Hartranft, upon the expiration of the time of service of the 4th Regiment, served upon the staff of General Franklin at the Battle of Bull Run. July 27, 1861, he was commissioned Colonel in the three years' service, and in the following September organized at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, the 51st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. On the 18th of November the regiment left Camp Curtin, and was assigned to the corps of General Burnside who was organizing the North Carolina expedition.

It is not intended to give an extended biography of General Hartranft in this work, as the active part he took in the suppression of the Rebellion alone would involve too large a space, but merely to note the chief incidents of his valuable and busy life.

He participated in the battles of Roanoke Island, Newbern, second Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Campbell's Station, Knoxville, Wilderness, Spottsylva,nia, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Mine, Weldon Railroad, Ream's Station, Poplar Spring Church, first and second Hatcher's Run, Fort Steadman, Petersburg, and Richmond. For his gallantry at Spottsylvania Courthouse he was commissioned a Brigadier General, dating from May 12, 1864. For meritorious services he was breveted Major-General, March 25, 1865.

The bravery of General Hartranft on the battlefield won the admiration of all his men, as well as of his superior officers. His many narrow escapes are a tribute to his courage and leadership while under fire. During the Battle of Cold Harbor he was wounded in the arm by a bullet, and sixty-five officers and men out of a corp of 105 of his brigade were lost. General Hartranft had many narrow

  • escapes during this battle. One of his orderlies, while sitting between his knees, was mortally wounded; another was instantly killed while standing at his side. In one of the engagements General Hartranft's horse was killed under him, while a staff officer at his side lost his horse and was severely wounded. In another encounter, not knowing the exact location of the enemies, he replied:

"I'll move in the direction of the fire."

General Hartranft was said to have been one of the greatest of the volunteer officers in the War for the Union. It is also stated that he never ordered his men to advance to any position to which he him­self would not go; he was in the habit of leading his men instead of sending them on ahead. It was said he was absolutely fearless and ofttimes showed very reckless courage and magnificent horsemanship as shown in the following story, which was related by a captain who participated in the event.

It is stated that while the volunteers, of which the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment were a part, were stationed at Fort Ellsworth, a mile or so outside of Alexandria, Va., at the end of June, 1861, that one

 

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evening there seemed to be a large body of rebel cavalry men approaching at a gallop upon another road, leading at right angles to that which the 4th-Pennsylvania men were guarding. As these cavalry men approached there was some firing; the pickets, according to orders, fired first and then fell back and took shelter in a small ravine. After the cavalry men had passed, the union men emerged from their place of concealment, sent a few scattered shots after them, and hastened to the corner where the skirmish had occurred. While drawing near this place they caught sight of a mounted figure riding towards them furiously, alone, in the direction of Fort Ellsworth. As the horseman came on his pace never slackened, notwithstanding the darkness and uncertainty of the road. When the first sentinel challenged him, much to his astonishment the rider leaned over and whispered the countersign, and it was found to be none other than Colonel Hartranft himself who, having heard the shots in his quarters far to the rear, was the first to mount and get away, reaching the scene of trouble before anyone else, with characteristic valor and concern for the welfare of his men, giving no thought to himself about the risk he ran by thus coming out unattended with absolutely no knowledge of what lay ahead. A few moments search of the grounds found a rebel soldier lying dead with a heavy revolver still tighly clutched in his hand. This same revolver was preserved in General Hartranft's family until recent years, and it was stated that one of the soldiers in General Hartranft's command declared he had captured it from the very first southern man killed in open battle in 1861.

In August, 1865, Gen. Hartranft was nominated for the office of Auditor-General of Pennsylvania and was elected in October of that year by 23,000 majority; in the fall of 1868 he was again elected to the same office by a handsome majority. Upon the expiration of the second term of Governor Geary's administration, General Hartranft was placed in nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania by the Republican party, and after one of the most bitter political contests known-in the history of this State General Hartranft was elected by a triumphant majority of 35,000. On the 26th day of May, 1875, Governor Hartranft was again nominated for the office of Chief Magistrate of his native state. This time he was unanimously placed in nomination by the Republican party, the only instance, up to this time, in which a Governor had no opposition in convention for a second term in the history of Pennsyl­vania. Again he was elected by a large majority. Immediately upon his retirement from the Governor­ship of Pennsylvania President Hayes appointed him Postmaster of the city of Philadelphia.

The bravery and fearlessness of the soldier asserted itself when General Hartranft was called to the gubernatorial chair. It was during this period in the history of Pennsylvania that corporations were in general control of the legislative department of the state. The passage of special acts for the benefit of corporations had become a scandal. It was stated that between 1857 and 1873, sixteen hun­dred and twenty-two special acts granting favors to corporations had been passed. At the assembling of the legislature in 1854, in one day Governor Hartranft sent eighty-two vetoes to the two houses. As a matter of fact, such a large number of vetoes of legislative acts sent to the houses gave the Governor the nickname of "Veto Jack." Again during the railroad strike, in forwarding troops to the scene of action the Governor said:

"My duty is not to make the laws or to criticize them, but to execute them, and that duty I must discharge without fear or favor."

From the expiration of General Hartranft's term as Governor in 1879, until his death in 1889, many honors were bestowed upon him. His last public appointment was as a member of the Cherokee Indian Commission in 1889, to treat with the Indians for the purchase of their territory, now the state of Oklahoma.

General Hartranft gave much of his time and energy to the National Guard of Pennsylvania, reorganizing it after the great riots of 1877 into its present splendid division. On his retirement from the Governorship in 1879 General Hartranft was. appointed Major-General of the Division, which position he held until his death. The National Guard expressed their admiration for their commander in the erection of a stately shaft over his grave in the Old Montgomery Cemetery at Norristown, Pa., and the people of Pennsylvania embodied their pride for their citizen-soldier in a noble equestrian statue, fourteen feet high with pedestals reaching a height of twenty-eight feet above the plaza, erected in a circular plaza fronting the State House at Harrisburg. The statue was executed by F. Wellington Ruckstuhl. Governor Hartranft is the only governor of Pennsylvania who is represented by a statue on these grounds.

In the Convention of the Republican party, held at Cincinnati, in the spring of 1876, for the pur­pose of nominating a candidate for President of the United States, Governor Hartranft's name was presented by his friends, but after several ballotings Governor Hayes, of Ohio, was placed in nomination.

Whatever position General Hartranft was called upon to fill, he always discharged its duties with distinguished ability, whether on the field of battle or as the Executive of the State of Pennsylvania. His modesty, firmness, and integrity won for him the confidence of all.

 

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Although Governor Hartranft was not an adherent of the Schwenkfelder Church, it was while serving his term as Governor that he discovered that his ancestor was a member of the group of immi­grant Schwenkfelders. The correspondence with Daniel Schultz with reference to his ancestry is preserved in the Schwenkfelder Historical Library at Pennsburg. After learning of his connection with the Schwenkfelders Governor Hartranft took a great deal of interest in tracing out his genealogy and collecting data on the Hartranft family. Having formed the acquaintanceship of Judge Christopher Heydrick of Franklin, a warm friendship sprang up between these two distinguished men, and Governor Hartranft furnished valuable data on the Hartranft family and assisted very materially in collecting genealogical data for the first edition of the Genealogical Record of the Schwenkfelders. It was also Governor Hartranft who brought to the attention of the Schwenkfelder denomination the eminent scholar, his distant cousin, Dr. Chester David Hartranft, the father of the "Corpus Schwenckfeldianor-ura." Governor Hartranft was also a member of the committee that arranged for the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary Memorial Day Services of the Schwenkfelders in 1884, and was the chief speaker of the day. The Governor also located in the archives at. Harrisburg the ship list of the St. Andrew, dated September 12, 1734, containing the signatures of the Schwenkfelders to the oath of allegiance.

Much of the data concerning the earlier Hartranft families in this book was traced from Governor Hartranft's papers in the Historical Library at Pennsburg.

[49-246] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Sept. 13, 1834; s John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m MARY LAZERUS.

One child:

[49-724]      Daniel, m Nellie Vanakers; Coldwater, Mich. [ Unable to verify; letters unans.; 1918.]

[49-247] MARY E. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 31, 1837; dau John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m WILLIAM SCHEIK. Res. Battle Creek, Mich.

Children (11):

[49-725]      1. Minnie, m William Gerhardt; Mareelius, Mich.

[49-726]      2. Martha, m Norman Gerhardt; Three Rivers, Mich.

[49-727]      3. Mary, m Henry Blatt; Battle Creek, Mich.

  1. Frank; Battle Creek, Mich.
  2. Jacob; Marcelius, Mich.
  3. Amelia,
  4. Charles,
  5. Aaron,
  6.  

[49-728] 10. Ella, m John Gayhart; Marcelius, Mich.

  1. John, m_______

[Unable to verify; letters unans.; 1918.]

[49-248] DANIEL W. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 13, 1842; s John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m Oct. 31, 1865, EFFIE JANE STETLER, b Apr. 28, 1848; d Dee. 31, 1886; dau Daniel Stetler. Farmer; Inkster, N. D. (1918.)

Children (7):

[49-729]

[49-730]

[49-731] [49-732] [49-733] [49-734]

1. William G., b Dec. 1, 1866; m Mary A. Adams.

2. Edwin M., b Nov. 23, 1868; m Susan Scriver.

3. Margaret G., b June 13, 1872; d May 12, 1875.

4. Oliver A., b Dec. 20, 1875; m Emma Simmons.

5. Mattie A., b July 12, 1879; m G. G. McCauley; 416 Smith St., Seattle, Wash.

6. Ethel C., b Sept. 19, 1881; m George E. Plummer; Seattle, Wash.

7. Roy P., b Dec. 30, 1886; m Eva M. Hotchkiss.

 

[49-249] BARBARA E. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 28, 1845; dau John and Hester (Weigal) Hart-ranft [49-77]; m JOHN LEISER. Res. North Adams, Mich.

One child:

[49-735]    B. F., m Nannie Hockenburg; Columbus, Ohio. [ Unable to complete or verify; letters unans.]

[49-250] FRANKLIN HARTRANFT, b Sept. 1, 1850; s John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m DEBORAH REIGEL. Res. Jonesville, Mich.

 

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[49-736]       1. Daniel Reigel, m Cora Welch; Parma, Jackson Co., Mich.

[49-737]       2. Mary, m Winfield Herget; Jonesville, Mich.

  1. Peter; Crisco, Calhoun Co., Mich.

[49-738]       4. Susan, dec; m James Rapture; Battle Creek, Mich.

[49-739]       5. Effie, dec; m Richard Budlong; Eckford, Calhoun Co., Mich.

[ Unable to verify; letters unans.; 1918.]

[49-251] OTILLA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 10, 1853; d Sept. 10, 1917; dau John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m ROY COOPER.

One child:

[49-740]       Hattie, d Sept. 16, 1917; m _______ ; Pulaski, Mich. [ Unable to verify; letters unans.,

1918.]

[49-252] SUSAN HARTRANFT, b Jan. 13, 1856; dau John and Hester (Weigal) Hartranft [49-77]; m Mar. 14, 1876, GILBERT CHASE, b Sept. 22, 1851; d Apr. 30, 1912. Farmer; Hillsdale, Mich., Route 1. (1918.)

One child:

[49-741]       Lawrence E., b Sept. 10, 1879; m Mary E. Lenard.

[49-253] CLARA HARTRANFT, dau Abraham and Caroline (Schnee) Hartranft [49-80]; m PAUL SECHRIST, b Aug. 31, 1834; d Nov. 19, 1899. Jersey Shore, Pa. [ No further data.]

[49-255] HOWARD H. HARTRANFT, s Abraham and Caroline (Schnee) Hartranft [49-80]; m ALICE WILSON. Mail clerk; Harrisburg, Pa.

One child: Wilson Howard, b July 31, 1877; d Aug. 4, 1908; Spanish American War.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-256] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, s Abraham and Caroline (Schnee) Hartranft [49-80]; m EMMA LIGHTY. P. R. R. Employee; Altoona, Pa.

One child: Chester H., b July 30, 1887; 222 N. 63rd St., Phila. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-257] MARY E. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 23, 1848; dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m WILLIAM S. MILLER, b Apr. 8, 1845; s G. Y. and Mary (Goffard) Miller. Chairman of Board of Directors of Standard Oil Co. Retired; res. Fairmount Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. (1921.) No issue.

[49-258] CATHARINE HARTRANFT, dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m GEORGE C. FULLER.

Children (3):

[49-742]       1. Margie May, m Cale Snodgrass; 1236 Dayton Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.

  1. Son; Minneapolis, Minn.
  2. Son,

[Unable to complete or verifyl

[49-259] ALICE HARTRANFT, b Dec. 10, 1851; dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m THOMAS E. McCLOSKEY, b Feb. 24, 1850; d Oct. 21, 1877; s James and Sarah (McGill) McCloskey. Res. Renovo, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Alda P., b 17, 1870; d Apr. 12, 1871.
  2. William M., b 16, 1873; d Oct. 5, 1887.

[49-743]       3. Thomas E., b Apr. 2, 1S78; m Lena Moxley.

[49-260] LYDIA HARTRANFT, b Oct. 10, 1853; d Dec. 26, 1908; dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m Mar. 18, 1874, WILLIAM M. SWYERS, b Feb. 10, 1845; d Oct. 6, 1914; s Joseph and Mary (Cook) Swyers. Civil War veteran; 31 Reg. Penna. Volunteers; railroad conductor and later worked in shops. Res. Renovo, Pa. (1921.)

 

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Children (8):

  1. Forrest Crawford S., b Jan. 26, 1875; Renovo, Pa.
  2. Emma Virginia, b Nov. 12, 1876; Renovo, Pa.
  3. Harry Seymour, b June 28, 1879; Renovo, Pa.
  4. Maude Pursel, b Jan. 6, 1884; d May 1, 1909.

[49-744]      5. Charles Wilbert, b Feb. 12, 1888; d May 28, 1921; m Myrtle Ettinger.

  1. Florence Rowena, b 20, 1890; Renovo, Pa.
  2. Chester Hartranft, b 18, 1892.
  3. George Fuller, b 22, 1897; Renovo, Pa.

[49-261] SEYMOUR B. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 6, 1858; s William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m Aug. 22, 1880, VIRGINIA A. MESSIMER, b Jan. 10, 1860; d Feb. 23, 1913; dau Robert M. Messimer. Res. 3178 Davis St., Youngstown, Ohio. (1920.)

Children (8):

[49-745]        1. G-eorgetta L., b Oct. 23, 1881; m J. J. Towers; 1012 Chateau St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

[49-746]      2. Anna M., b Aug. 22, 1884; d June 7, 1914; m F. P. King; Los Angeles, Cal.

[49-747]      3. Robert M., b May 5, 1887; m Kathryn Fitzgerald; Salamanca, N. Y.

[49-748}      4. Julia M., b Dec. 15, 1889; m H. F. Hull; Youngstown, Ohio.

[49-749]      5. Erla M., b June 18, 1892; m J. E. Davis; 3178 Davis St., Youngstown, Ohio.

[49-750]      6. Marguerite S., b Feb. 1, 1895; m F. H. Pitzer; New Castle, Pa.

  1. Charles E., b 22, 1897; Youngstown, Ohio.
  2. John A., b Jan 9, 1900; Youngstown, Ohio.
    [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-262] ANNIE M. HARTRANFT, b June 4, 1860; dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m Nov. 22, 1887, CHARLES H. POTTS, b Feb. 10, 1857; s J. Lewis and Patience M. (Tobert) Potts. Master mechanic, P. R. R.; res. Williamsport, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

[49-751]      1. Marie Patience, b Oct. 19, 1888; m J. B. Packer Young.

[49-752]      2. William Joseph, b Nov. 12, 1891; m Mary Russell; Renovo, Pa.

[49-263] EMMA FLORENCE HARTRANFT, b Jan. 28, 1865; dau William and Sarah (Sterner) Hartranft [49-81]; m July 7, 1886, WILLIAM A. DAVIS, b July 7, 1864; s Thomas and Mary E. Davis. Tobacco business; res. 102 Onondaga Ave., Syracuse, N. Y. (1921.) No issue.

[49-264] MARIA HARTRANFT, dau Jacob and Catherine (Beltz) Hartranft [49-83]; m REU-BEN HILLMAN. Res. Schuylkill Co., Pa.

Children (2):

  1. Thomas.

[49-753]      2. Daughter, m; Allentown,. Pa.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-266] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Oct. 2, 1819; d Apr. 2, 1903; s Jacob and Catherine (Beltz) Hartranft [49-83]; m Nov. 12, 1850, SUSANNA FISHER, b Mar., 1829.

Children (8):

[49-754] 1. Elizabeth

twins, b June 14, 1853; m William A. Seigenfuse.

[49-755]      2. Mary Jane                                                            dec; m George Kepner.
3. Emeline, d in infancy.

[49-756]      4. Sarah A., m Richard Southam; Tamaqua, Pa.

  1. Hannah Louisa, dec; unm.

[49-757]      6. Annie, b May 10, 1865; m Nelson Sigafuse.

[49-758]      7. Alice, dec; m William Hauck; Tamaqua, Pa.

[49-759]      8. Clara, m Michael Snyder, dec; St. Clair, Pa.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-267] JESSIAH HARTRANFT, b Dec. 15, 1828; d Mar. 29, 1911; s Jacob and Catherine

(Beltz) Hartranft [49-83]; m RACHEL , b July 25, 1830; d Dec. 2, 1902. Buried in Summit
Hill Cem., Pa.

 

734                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-760] 1.

[49-761] 2.

[49-762] 3.

[49-763] 4.

[49-764] 5.

[49-765a] 1 6 [49-765b]

[49-766] 7.

[Data

Children (7):

Amos, m Montana_________ ; Lansford, Pa.

Joseph; m Hannah________

Harriet, in Thomas L. Davis.

Rachel, b Jan. 28, 1870; in Peter Smith, dec.

Kathryn, m William Heffentrager.

Elias, b 1852; d 1905; m 1.

2. Mrs. Sarah G. Cooper; Honestown.

Daniel, m Lizzie_________

from court records. D.B. 36: 532, Pottsville, Pa. Unable to complete or verify.]

 

[49-268] LOUISA HARTRANFT, dau Jacob and Catherine (Beltz) Hartranft [49-83]; m AMOS RUPERT. Girardville, Pa.

One child: Henry; Oaks, Pa. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-269] SAMUEL FOX, b Jan. 18, 1843; s John H. and Lydia (Reifsnyder) Fox [49-84]; m LEVINA MAUGER, b Apr., 1842.

One child:

[49-767]       John, b Mar. 1, 1864; m Ida Salzer.

[49-271a] VIOLETTA MAURER, b Dec. 31, 1828; d Mar. 18, 1902; dau Henry and Susan (Dotter-er) Maurer [49-87]; m 1854, CAPT. GEORGE HERBST, b 1830; d Dec. 26, 1865; s Dr. William and Catharine (Schall) Herbst.

One child:

[49-768]       George Edwin M., b Sept. 10, 1857; d Feb., 1919; m Lottie S. Stettler.

[49-271b] VIOLETTA (MAURER) HERBST, same as above, m 2d time, Mar. 20, 1869, HENRY S. DELLICKER, b June 19, 1842; s Samuel and Susanna (Sassaman) Dellicker.

[49-272] LUZETTA MAURER, dau Henry and Susan (Dotterer) Maurer [49-87]; m JOHN YO-DER. Produce dealer; Fleetwood, Pa.

Children (3):

  1.  

Two other children.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-273] SARAH MAURER, dau Henry and Susan (Dotterer) Maurer [49-87]; m GIDEON

HARTMAN.

Children (11):

[49-768.1] 1. Lizzie, m Joseph Harper; Reading, Pa.

  1. Samuel; 15 South 11th St., Reading, Pa.

Nine other children.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-274] HENRY MAURER, s Henry and Susan (Dotterer) Maurer [49-87]; m AMELIA

STAPLETON.

One child: Oliver; lives near Phila., Pa. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-275] AMANDA RIEGNER, b Feb. 14, 1833; d Aug. 11, 1906; dau John C. and Christianna (Maurer) Riegner [49-88]; m ABRAHAM ZIEGLER, b Dec. 7, 1828; d Jan. 20, 1911; s Abraham and Rachel (Krause) Ziegler. Farmer; resided in Kulpsville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-769]       1. J. Horace, b Dec. 11, 1857; m Lydia H. Alderfer.

[19-105]       2. Emma Jane, b Apr. 28, 1854; d June, 1920; m Samuel S. Kriebel.

[49-770]       3. Annie R., 1) Nov. 24, 1859; m Henry H. Krupp.

  1. Irving Elmer, b Sept. 25, 1861; unm; lawyer; 27 William St., N. Y.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES       735

[49-276] EMMA RIEGNER, b Oct. 27, 1844; d May 19, 1908; dau John C. and Christianna (Maurer) Riegner [49-88]; m Nov. 10, 1864, CORNELIUS M. TYSON, b Aug. 13, 1842; s Benjamin and Mary (Markley) Tyson. Laborer; res. 103 Warren St., Pottstown, Pa. Mr. C. Tyson was married 2d time.

One child: Mary R., b Sept. 1865; 1513 Erie Ave., Phila., Pa.

[49-277] EPHRAIM M. LEH, dec; s Henry and Sarah (Maurer) Leh [49-89]; m MARY HOUCK, dau Amos and Hannah (Gabel) Houck.

Children (3):

  1. Edgar E., d in infancy.

[49-771]      2. Warren, m Kate Lechner.

[49-772]      3. Laura, m Edwin Mowdey; Reading, Pa.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

  • [49-279] FRANK LEH, d 1908; s Henry and Sarah (Maurer) Leh [49-89]; m Children (2):

[49-773]      1. Daughter, m Dr. George I. Keen; Reading, Pa.

  1. William. [Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-283] MARY LEH, b July 26, 1862; dau Henry and Sarah (Maurer) Leh [49-89]; m 1885, LEWIS G. WALTERS, b Nov. 7, 1863. Moulder; res. 638 North 10th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-774]      William, b May 26, 1883; m Malinda Isett.

[49-285] HENRY F. MAURER, b Mar. 14, 1861; s Mahlon H. and Tamson E. (Fisher) Maurer [49-90a]; m July 22, 1882, IDA MARIA W. SCHOLL, b Mar. 12, 1861; d Sept. 17, 1917. Pottstown, Pa., R. D. (1918.)

Children (11):

  1. Newton S., b Sept. 16, 1882; d Sept. 18, 1882.

[49-775]      2. Robert S., b Dec. 30, 1883; m________ ; Columbia, Pa.

[49-776]      3. Oliver S., b Jan. 22, 1885; m Elsie May Dilger.

  1. Eck S., b 24, 1886; d Oct. 16, 1903.
  2. Helen S., b Dec. 30, 1888.

[49-777]      6. Pearl S., b June 18, 1890; m_________ ; Columbia, Pa.
7. William Russell, b Apr. 24, 1892.

[49-778]      8. Pearl S., b June 13, 1895; m_________

  1. Gladys S., b June 7, 1897; Pottstown, Pa.

[49-779] 10. Mildred S., b Nov. 14, 1899; m__________ ; Kenilworth, Pa.

  1. Tamson Elizabeth, b Dec. 7, 1903.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-286] EDWARD MAURER, date of birth and death unknown; s Mahlon and Tamson E. (Fisher) Maurer [49-90a]; m 1880, MINERVA VAN BUSKIRK, b July 8, 1860; d Feb. 18, 1910. Painter. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-780]        1. Florence, b Jan. 1, 1881; d Sept. 21, 1913; m Charles Flicker; Stowe, Pa.

[49-781]        2. Estella, b Apr. 8, 1882; m George Levengood.

[49-782]        3. Annie E., b Sept. 12, 1888; m Ernest R. Hales.

[49-783]        4. Edith, b Mar. 7, 1892; m Horace C. Bealer.

[49-287] OLIVIA MAURER, b Dec. 6, 1874; dau Mahlon and Rebecca C. F. (Rhoads) Maurer [49-90b]; m Nov. 12, 1898, ALPHEUS FRETZ.

One child: Lottie May, b May 7, 1899. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-288] FRANKLIN OLIVER MAURER, b Jan. 18, 1846; s Zacharias H. and Rebecca (Leitheiser) Maurer [49-91a]; m Aug. 3, 1870, AMANDA J. BRIGHT, b Oct. 26, 1852. Res. 1118 Cotton St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

 

736                      GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (11):

  1. Wellington W., b July 12, 1871; d June 30, 1872.

[49-784]       2. Edna Margaret, b Mar. 23, 1873; m Harry Dean; 205 2nd Ave., Reading, Pa. 3. Mary Amanda, b Mar. 12, 1875; d Mar. 12, 1875.

[49-785]       4. Laura Rebecca, b Mar. 28, 1876; m Howard S. Diem.

[49-786]       5. Milford B., b Aug. 10, 1878; m Laura E. Moyer.
6. Walter B., b Dec. 25, 1880; d Apr. 10, 1883.

[49-787]       7. Paul B., b Feb. 28, 1883; m Bessie Lauch; 119 W. Oley St., Reading, Pa.

[49-788]       8. Frank B., b Aug. 15, 1886; m Ellen Harper; Newark, N. J.

  1. Harold B., b 12, 1889; d Oct. 28, 1890.
  2. Clare, b 5, 1891; d Aug. 30, 1892.
  3. Edith May, b Dec. 9, 1892; d 7, 1900.
    [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-289] SUSAN MAURER, b Jan. 7, 1848; dau Zacharias H. and Rebecca (Leitheiser) Maurer [49-91a]; m WILLIAM WALTERS.

Children (5): 1. Harry, 2. Ida, 3. Bertha, 4. Etta, 5. Raymond. [ Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-294] GERTRUDE F. MAURER, b Aug. 7, 1869; dau Zacharias H. and Sarah A. (Bright) Maurer [49-91b]; m Apr. 18, 1893, JOHN A. MILLER, b Aug. 20, 1868; s William D. and Hanah (LaZerve) Miller. Contracting carpenter; res. 624 Weiser St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-789]       William Zacharias, b Feb. 11, 1894; m Sarah T. Killing.

[49-295] ELLA M. MAURER, b Apr. 2, 1872; dau Zacharias and Sarah A. (Bright) Maurer [49­91b]; m Aug. 25, 1890, HARRY K. BROWN, b Aug. 31, 1866; s Benjamin H. and Louise (Ritter) Brown. Asst. Engineer, City Bureau of Water; res. 43 South 8th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: H. Ruth, b May 27, 1892; 43 South 8th St., Reading.

[49-296] EMMA MAE MAURER, b May 28, 1875; dau Zacharias H. and Sarah A. (Bright) Maurer [49-91b]; m Jan. 31, 1901, HENRY R. ERMENTROUT, b Mar. 18, 1873; s George M. and Mary E. (Ruth) Ermentrout. Traffic manager; res. Wyomissing Hills, Berks Co., Pa. (1919 )

Children (3):

  1. Gertrude M., b Sept. 11, 1902.
  2. Donald C., b June 16, 1906.
  3. Henry R., b 25, 1909.

[49-297] BERTHA BLANCHE MAURER, b Feb. 10, 1880; dau Zacharias H. and Sarah A. (Bright) Maurer [49-91b]; m Feb. 9, 1901, FRANKLIN BATDORF, b Dec. 17, 1879; s Jacob L. and Kate (Bricker) Batdorf. Confectioner; res. 243 North 11th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Stephen M., b June 13, 1901.

[49-298] SAMUEL N. HARTRANFT, b Dec. 2, 1839; d Aug. 5, 1902; s David W. and Mary (Naugle) Hartranft [49-92]; m MARY A. RHOADS, b Feb. 20, 1840; d June 29, .1915.

Children (12):

[49-789.1] 1. Kate, m Elmer HiHeman; Hyde Park, Reading, Pa.

[49-790]       2. Ada, m Howard Daniels; Hyde Park, Reading, Pa.

[49-791]       3. Samuel, b Apr. 8, 1879; m Lottie Shoemaker.

[49-792]       4. Daniel, m Jane________

[49-793]       5. Elmer, m Florence Schwenk; Schuylkill Haven, Pa.

[49-794]       6. Mary, b Nov. 30, 1865; m Edwin 0. Bittle.

[49-795]       7. Emma, m_________ Guertler, dec.

[49-796]       8. Jacob, b Mar. 24, 1870; d Jan. 21, 1916; m Alice Heimbach; Allentown, Pa.

Four children d in infancy.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

 

       GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES          737

[49-299] REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Feb. 24, 1844; dau David W. and Mary (Naugle) Hartranft [49-92]; m Aug. 26, 1865, LEVIN H. STEINBERGER, b Aug. 16, 1832; d Mar. 31, 1889. Brick­layer; res. 40 S. Carlisle St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.) No issue.

[49-300] DAVID HARTRANFT, b July 27, 1842; d Jan. 7, 1887; s David W. and Mary (Naugle) Hartranft [49-92]; m SALLIE OPLINGER, b Mar. 14, 1848; d June 18, 1889; dau Samuel Oplinger. Civil Engineer. (1921.)

One child:

[49-797]       John F., b Jan. 1, 1875; d July 14, 1908; m Carrie Hocklander.

[49-301a] JOHN W. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 5, 1834; d Jan. 16, 1913; s Jacob W. and Mary (Weav­er) Hartranft [49-93]; m Sept. 3, 1853, CATHARINE BOWER, b Jan. 18, 1833; d July 17, 1889; dau Daniel and E. Matilda (Lewis) Bower. Farmer; Birdsboro, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-798]       1. Mary Matilda, b Dec. 10, 1855; m Henry D. Lott.

[49-798.1] 2. Catharine Rebecca, b 1858; d Mar. 1, 1918; in William A. Wright.

[49-1054] 3. Edith, b Mar. 25, 1861; m Charles L. Shantz.

[49-799]       4. Susan, b July 23, 1863; in Elmer R. Huyett.

[49-301b] JOHN W. HARTRANFT, same as above, in 2d time, MRS. VALERIA POTTS. No further data.

[49-303] JACOB W. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 2, 1835; d Jan. 3, 1917; s Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; mMARY ANDREWS, b Apr.13, 1840; dau Jacob and Sarah (Buchman) Andrews. Farmer; Saegerstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-800]    1. Emma Rebecca, b Nov. 29, 1860; m Azira W. Sammel.

[49-801]       2. Sarah Alice, b Nov. 27, 1862; in Charles E. Deichman.

[49-802]       3. Fannie Esther, b Mar. 31, 1865; m John Acker.

[49-803]       4. Lizzie, b May 18, 1867; in E. Grant Reichel.

[49-804]       5. Catharine, b Sept. 29, 1871; m Edward B. Matteson.

[49-304a-b] LEVI W. HARTRANFT, s Jacob and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; in twice; name of one wife, SARAH WEAN; name of other wife not known; his widow said to live at 2 Snook Ave., Scranton, Pa. (1918), but letters not answered. Had at least three children:

[49-805]       1. Charles E., m____ ; has son, 817 Matthew Ave., Scranton, Pa.

[49-806]       2. Clara, m Alfred Gunderman.

[49-807]       3. Henry, dec; widow lives in Mountain Grove, Luzerne Co., Pa. (1918.)

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-305a] HARRISON W. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 27, 1841; s Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hart-ranft [49-93]; m Feb. 25, 1862, BARBARA BEACH, b Feb. 14, 1840; dec. Mr. and Mrs. Hartranft celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1912.

Children (3):

  1. Amos, b Mar. 3, 1864; d Oct. 18, 1865.

[49-808]       2. John B., b Sept. 29, 1875; d May 22, 1922; m Sophia Brechtel.

[49-809]       3. William B., b Feb. 7, 1877; M Emma O'Neal.

Harrison W. Hartranft enlisted in the State Militia as a volunteer in the Civil War, from Lancaster Co., Pa., in the Army of Re-enforcement, to drive Gen. Lee out of Maryland. He was honorably dis­charged when the emergency was over.

Harrison W. Hartranft lived successively in Berks, Lancaster, Luzerne, Berks, Lehigh, Luzerne, and Philadelphia Counties, Pa. He was also an Evangelist.

[49-305b] HARRISON W. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, MRS. LUCINDA F. HART-

RANFT, b Sept. 13, 1857. Res. 4012 Gtn. Ave., Phila. (1920.)

Mrs. Hartranft was the widow of James W. Hartranft [49-351].

 

738                 GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-306a] EMMA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 28, 1845; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; m Aug. 13, 1864, DANIEL WOODRING, b Nov. 25, 1837; d Apr. 12, 1870; s George Wood-ring. Blacksmith; res. St. Johns, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-810]      1. Mary L., b July 18, 1866; m Henry Thomas.

  1.  
  2.  

[49-306b] EMMA (HARTRANFT) WOODRING, same as above, m 2d time, June 24, 1871; SAMUEL BENNER, b May 18, 1826; d Aug. 7, 1881; s Christian and Maria (Strunk) Benner. Farmer, res. St. Johns, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-811]      1. Doretta, b May 3, 1874; m Suro T. Benninger.

[49-812]    2. Sarah, b Apr. 4, 1876; m Gilbert Peters.
3. Agnes.

[49-307] MARY ANN HARTRANFT, b Dec. 26, 1847; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hart-ranft [49-93]; m Apr. 6, 1866, EDWIN MONTZ, b Mar. 25, 1849; s Daniel and Hannah (Kocher) Montz. Stone mason; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

Children (11):

[49-813]    1. Emma, b June 19, 1867; m Arelia H. Acker.
2. Elizabeth, b Apr. 24, 1869; d Aug. 7, 1881.

[49-814]       3. Charles, b Feb. 17, 1871; m Eliza J. Schnell.

  1. Lilly May, b 14, 1873; d Mar. 3, 1873.

[49-815]      5. William, b Mar. 18, 1874; m Julia Bray.

[49-816a]                                                       1. Thomas Kissinger.

  1. Stella, b July 8, 1876; m

[49-816b]                                                2. Robert Feist.

  1. Samuel, b 4, 1878; d June 13, 1882.

[49-817]      8. George, b June 23, 1881; m Estella M. LaBar.

[49-818]     9. Harry, b Apr. 2, 1884; m Gertrude Moser.
10. Jacob R., b May 28, 1886; Weatherly, Pa.
[49-819] 11. Grace, b Sept. 3, 1888; m G. Robert Olewine.

[49-308] HANNAH E. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 19, 1852; d July 23, 1892; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; m Aug. 9, 1870, EDWARD TURNBACH, b July 25, 1848; d Sept. 28, 1902; s William and Maria (Drasher) Turnbach. Salesman. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-820]      1. William A., b July 26, 1871; m Caroline Mane.

[49-821]       2. John J., b July 11, 1874; m Laura Mabel Packer.

[49-822]      3. Edward R., b Nov. 21, 1876; m Elizabeth Fullmer; Hazleton, Pa.

[49-823]      4. Mary Bertha, b Nov. 23, 1878; m Charles Jordan.

[49-824]    5. S. S. Prentiss, b June 25, 1881; m Jennie Milligan.
6. Walter Alaire, b Jan. 18, 1891; d June 15, 1906.

[49-309] AMANDA CATHERINE HARTRANFT, b Nov. 20, 1856; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; m Sept. 24, 1874, JOHN BEACH, b Feb. 18, 1855; s Amos and Anna (Christ) Beach. Master mechanic; res. Norwood Mines, Luzerne Co., Pa. (1919.)

Children (10):

  1. Mary Annie, b May 20, 1875; d 1876.

[49-825]      2. Nettie May, b Oct. 20, 1877; m Roger A.Z4cShea.

[49-826]      3. Elizabeth Frances, b May 16, 1879; m Harvey M. Klinger.

[49-827]     4. Harry Martin, b Aug. 30, 1885; m Mary Parico.

[49-828]    5. Prentice E., b July 16, 1890; m Edith Astleford.
6. Florence Amanda, b Jan. 17, 1886; dec.

[49-829]      7. Edward Ramond, b July 23, 1893; m Edith Seigfried.

[49-830]      8. Edith A., b Feb. 19, 1896; m Charles J. J. Rupp.

  1. Gertrude, b 4, 1899; dec.
  2. John Fredrech, b 11, 1900; unm; Norwood Mines, Pa.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 739

[49-310] RACHEL M. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 16, 1859; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hart-ranft [49-93]; m June 3, 1876, LEVI B. WENNER, b Sept. 4, 1852; s Andrew and Susannah (Beish-line) Wenner. Carpenter; res. Conyngham, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-831]     1. Edith A., b Dec. 3, 1876; m John E. Walp.
2. Mary F., b July 31, 1878; Conyngham, Pa.

[49-832]     3. Hubbard M., b Nov. 29, 1881; m Bertha G. Kropp.

[49-833]     4. Lee A., b Jan. 31, 1892; m Barbara A. Fleig.

[49-311] MARTIN L. HARTRANFT, b June 3, 1862; d July, 1912; .s Jacob W. and Mary (Weaver) Hartranft [49-93]; m Oct. 24, 1882, MARY MANWILLER, b Dec. 8, 1864.

Children (6):

[49-834]     1. Elsie, b June 24, 1883; m Walter G. Kerslake.

[49-835]     2. Leroy, b Aug. 14, 1884; m Laverna A. Buddell.

[49-836]     3. Viola, b May 2, 1889; m Roy J. Graeff.

  1. Mary Amanda, b Apr. 5, 1892; d aged 11 mo.
  2. Emily, b Sept. 16, 1893; d aged 7 yrs.
  3. Samuel, b 20, 1895; d aged 2 yrs.

[49-313] MARY ANN SCHAEFFER, b Jan. 18, 1841; dau Samuel and Christina (Hartranft) Schaeffer [49-94a]; m Oct. 19, 1858, MABERRY A. RHOADS, b Aug. 31, 1835; d Oct. 1, 1896. Res. Amityville, Pa.

Children (13):

[49-443]     1. Rose E., b May 12, 1857; in Wellington L. Wise.
2. Calvin C.

[49-838]     3. Kate T., m Frank Hamer.

[49-839]     4. Annie, m Samuel Dunn; Douglass Twp., Pa.

  1. Effinger M.
  2. Harvey M.

[49-446]     7. Mary, b July 19, 1866; in John Harvey L. Wise.

[49-841]     8. Newton I., b Nov. 26, 1873; m Louisa Belles.

  1. Edgar D.

[49-1422] 10. Charles G., b Sept. 21, 1880; in Lillie L. Levengood.

  1. Amelia.

[49-842] 12. Carrie, m Edgar Heist.

  1. Irvin, b 1883; d 1903.

[Hist. Berks Co.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-315] MARY HAHN, b Mar. 25, 1828; d July, 1897; dau William V. and Hannah (Hartranft)
Hahn [49-96]; M May 1, 1847, JAMES MAXWELL, b Feb. 1, 1820; d Dec. 1, 1885. Lived in Potts-
town, Pa.

Children (6):

[49-843]     1. Martha, b Apr. 10, 1848; in John H. Smith.
2. Hannah, d young.

[49-844]     3. William H., b Apr. 5, 1852; m Ella V. Missimer.

  1. John Wallace, d
  2. Alfred L.
  3. James H., b Apr. 21, 1857.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-316a] SARAH HAHN, b Aug. 12, 1830; d Mar. 12, 1891; dau Dr. William V. and Hannah (Hartranft) Hahn [49-96]; in Sept. 23, 1853, URIAH CAUFFMAN; minister.

One child: Martha, b Apr. 3, 1855; d May 30, 1902; unm.

[49-316b] SARAH (HAHN) CAUFFMAN, same as above, m 2d time, May 2, 1860, BLOOM-FIELD LORE, b Nov. 22, 1826; d May 28, 1909; s Nathaniel and Martha (Diamond) Lore. Merchant. (1920.)

 

740                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (3):

  1. William N., b 28, 1862; d Nov. 11, 1889.

[49-845]      2. Hannah E., b Jan. 11, 1865; m Charles Hinkle.

[49-846]      3. Sarah, b June 29, 1871; m Henry White.

[49-317] ELMIRA HAHN, b Sept. 21, 1834; d Dec. 8, 1911; dau Dr. William V. and Hannah (Hartranft) Hahn [49-96]; m Sept. 15, 1857, SAMUEL LODOR, b Mar. 9, 1832; d June 15, 1912; s Benjamin and Elizabeth (Morrow) Lodor. Merchant. (1920.)

Children (5):

[49-850]      1. Charles Howard, b Oct. 26, 1858; m Katharine Van Evra.

  1. Mary Louisa, b 17, 1860; 4152 Parkside Ave., Phila.

[49-851]      3. Sarah Elizabeth, b Apr. 12, 1866; m Thomas Edward Merchant. 4. Elmira, b May 18, 1873; 4152 Parkside Ave., Phila.

[49-852]      5. Clara Hahn, b Jan. 24, 1877; m Lucius Teter.

Samuel Lodor was a member of Gor Fixture Firm—Cornelius & Co., later a coal dealer; member of Bible Union; Board Prison Visitor; Deacon in Dutch Reformed Church; choir leader; ruling elder in Presbyterian church; clerk of session in Oxford Presbyterian Church for 35 yr.; Sunday School Superin­tendent for many years.

[49-318] HANNAH EMMA HAHN, b Oct. 29, 1837; d Feb. 4, 1894; dau Dr. William V. and Han­nah (Hartranft) Hahn [49-96]; m Jan. 6, 1858, JOHN FALLS WALTER, b Dec. 21, 1837; d Nov. 25, 1896; s Eban Wilmot and Sarah Putnam (Dove) Walter. (1919.)

Children (6):

  1. William Hahn twins, b Sept. 22, 1859; d 1864.

[49-853]      2. Sarah Dove                   m William L. Yenning.

  1. John Falls, b 1862; d
  2. Emma Louise, b 1868; d
  3. Wilmot, b 1870; d

[49-854]      6. Helen Falls, b Jan. 28, 1872; m Henry Clay Dodson.

[49-319] MARTHA HAHN, b July 21, 1840; d Sept. 18, 1902; dau Dr. William V. and Hannah (Hartranft) Hahn [49-96]; m Dec. 21, 1864, HENRY CLAY DODSON, b Oct. 5, 1840; d Sept. 11, 1915; s Robert Auld and Hester Ann (Keithley) Dodson. Druggist; res. St. Michaels, Md. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-854.1] 1. Emma Hahn, b Feb. 3, 1866; m Russell S. Dawson.
[49-854.2] 2. Henry Clay, b Jan. 9, 1868; d Mar. 17, 1919; m Estelle Watts.

[49-854.3] 3. Hannah Hahn, b May 5, 1870; m Dr. Joseph B. Seth.

  1. Hester Hahn 1

twins, b Jan. 21, 1873; d f Dec' 23, 1893.

  1. Clara Hahn 1, 1897.
  2. Martha Hahn, b Aug. 1, 1878; d 6, 1878.
    Henry C. Dodson married 2d time, Helen Falls Walter [49-854].

[49-320a] REV. CHESTER DAVID HARTRANFT, D.D., b Oct. 15, 1839; d Dec. 30, 1914; s Samuel and Sallie (Stetler) Hartranft [49-97]; m July 20, 1864, ANNA FRANCES BERG, b June 24, 1839; d Jan. 31, 1904; dau Rev. Dr. Joseph F. and Elenora (Pomp) Berg.

Children (5):

  1. Henry Berg, b Nov. 18, 1866; dec; buried Laurel Hill Cem., Phila.

[49-855]      2. Frederick Berg, b Nov. 21, 1868; m Clarissa Maud Allen.

  1. Raymond, b 23, 1872; d Aug. 14, 1873.
  2. Anne Frances, b July 10, 1874; d 11, 1876.
  3. Frank Samuel, b 29, 1876; d July 27, 1876.

[49-320b] REV. CHESTER DAVID HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Nov. 22, 1911, IDA THOMAS BERG, b May 6, 1853; dau Rev. Dr. Joseph F. and Elenora (Pomp) Berg; sister of his first wife. Widow resides in Wolfenbfittel, Germany, Neuerweg 19. Dr. Hartranft died during World War in Germany and is buried in WolfenbUttel.

 

Washington's Headquarters near Center Point, Pa.
Formerly the Rev. Melchior Schultz homestead.
(Now occupied by Isaac Schultz [68-47].)

 

AVashington's Headquarters near Center Point, Pa.

Formerly the homestead of Rev. Melchior Schultz. (Now occupied by Isaac Schultz 168-471.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                     741

REV. CHESTER DAVID HARTRANFT, D.D.

The name of Chester David Hartranft has been indelibly impressed upon the minds of the Schwenkfelder people. His reputation as a scholar, an energizing theologian and a Christian gentleman has been carried into many lands. He was a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, having been born October 15, 1839, on the banks of the Swamp Creek in Frederick Township, a son of Samuel Hartranft and his wife, Salome (née Stetler). Early in his life he removed with his parents to Phila­delphia where he grew to manhood. After completing his public school course in Montgomery County and subsequently in Philadelphia, he entered the Central High School in that city graduating in 1856. Failing to obtain an appointment to West Point by reason of his youth, he continued his studies in Rambo's school at Trappe and in the Hill School at Pottstown. Subsequently, he entered the University of Pennsylvania from which institution he was graduated in 1861, standing third in his class. As a student he showed great aptitude in the study of mathematics and the languages; at the same time he was noted for athletic prowess.

While at the University he was chosen captain of a volunteer company, and later in the 18th Regiment of Pa. Vols., he held the same rank; circumstances, however, prevented him from seeing extended active service. After this brief military experience he entered the Reformed Theological Seminary at New Brunswick, New Jersey, graduating in 1864. During the fourteen years which fol­lowed, he was pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church at South Bushwick, now a part of Brooklyn. In 1866 he returned to New Brunswick as pastor of the Reformed Church, remaining there until 1878, when he was called to the Hartford Theological Seminary.

For twenty-five years Dr. Hartranft gave to Hartford so much of himself and of his broad ideas of what a Theological Seminary should be in the midst of a great city that for generations to come the impression he made upon the institution will be a living force. He gave instruction in almost every department during the years of active service as a teacher there. For the last fifteen years of his active connection with the institution he served as its president and from 1903 to the end of his life he was honorary president. One of his colleagues at Hartford has very appropriately said of Dr. Hartranft: "For himself, he could not rest until he had reached a rational classification of all theological education and knowledge, arranging what were otherwise an assemblage of separate and even heterogeneous disciplines into one great organism having a central principle and vital correlation between all its parts. And it was the dream of his life to make such a uniform system of thought the framework of instruction in an institution. Undoubtedly it was the hope of this that drew him to Hartford. For its realization he wrought patiently and long, not with imperious urgency or with inconsiderate objection to what had been or was but with infinite kindliness and wisdom. It was ten years after his coming that the formal readjustment of the curriculum took place which was the first extensive result of his efforts, through various signs of what was in view had been visible long before. To be sure, this particular readjustment was far from embodying his ideas in full, and was felt by him to be only provisional. But for the Seminary, if not for theological education in general it may truly be said to have marked an epoch."

All through his life he was a fervent lover of music and art. For at least a decade he con­ducted an oratorio and also served as president of the Oratorio Society of New Brunswick, New Jersey. His studies and criticisms made in European galleries, although never edited and never pub­lished, reveal a perception wholly characteristic of his esthetic vision.

He received the degree of Mus. D. from the Rutgers College as early as 1861 as a result of his remarkable gifts for music. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by Rutgers in 1876 and by Williams in 1893.

Dr. Hartranft was himself a descendant of the Schwenkfelder people of Pennsylvania and it was eminently fitting and altogether natural to have the late Honorable Christopher Heydrick of Pennsyl­vania and Major-General John F. Hartranft suggest him as the orator on the occasion of the Sesqui­centennial exercises of the landing of the Schwenkfelders in Pennsylvania, held September 24, 1884. The invitation for this was written by Christopher Heydriek, January 26, 1883.

One of the significant dates in Schwenkfelder history is the twenty-seventh of August, 1884, when Dr. Hartranft issued and circulated a letter among the Schwenkfelders suggesting the publication of the "Corpus Schwenekfeldianorum." The appeal which he made in this letter and in his subsequent address delivered on the twenty-fourth of September of that year in the Worcester Schwenkfelder Church was responded to with enthusiasm by the Schwenkfelder people. The inception of the publica­tion which later followed under the title of "Corpus Schwenckfeldianorum" marked the beginning of a revival of interest in all matters pertaining to the history of this people. The impetus which Dr. Hart-ranft thus gave to the modern life and growth of the Schwenkfelder Church cannot be measured. The

 

742                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

fruition of the publication which he thus inaugurated was the appearance of Volume I in 1907, Volume II in 1911, Volume III in 1913, Volume IV in 1914, Volume V in 1916.

Dr. Hartranft issued very few other publications. Among these may be mentioned: "Some Thoughts on the Scope of Theology in Theological Education," a twenty-four page pamphlet; and "Influence of Biblical Theology upon the Theological Sciences," a thirty-five page pamphlet. Apart from these he published: (1) Translation and Enlargement of Exposition of Numbers and Deuteronomy in Lange's Commentary; (2) Sozomenus; Church History from A. D. 325-425 in Schaff and Wace Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers, 1890. Mention may also be made of his paper on "Theological Encyclopae­dia" published on pp. 251-265 of "Recent Christian Progress," edited by Lewis Bayles Paton and pub­lished by the Macmillan Company in 1909.

Dr. Hartranft resided in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, for the most part from 1902 to the time of his death which occurred December 31, 1914. His body was laid to rest on January 2, 1915, in the ceme­tery at Wolfenbuettel. [E. E. S. .1.]

[49-321] ADAM HARTRANFT, b Jan. 28, 1845; s Samuel and Sallie (Stetler) Hartranft [49-97]; m ELIZABETH DESCHAMPS.

Children (3):

[49-856]        1. Clarence, b July 23, 1868; m Elizabeth Dean; 1311 C St., Washington, D. C.

[49-857]      2. Adele E., b Sept. 6, 1872; m Horace P. Bush.

[49-858]      3. Chester, b Apr. 3, 1875; m Mary Daisz.

[49-322] SARAH RUDY, b________ ; d 1872; dau Samuel and Maria (Hartranft) Rudy [49-98]; m AUSTIN LEE TAGGART, b Nov., 1836; d Feb., 1894; s William and Esther A. (Lee) Taggart. (1921.) Austin Taggart married 2d time, Hannah Supplee.

Children (9):

[49-859]      1. Anna, b July 9, 1859; m Winfield W. Walker.

[192-193] 2. Martha, b Nov. 2, 1860; d Jan. 18, 1918; m William M. Stephens.

[49-860]      3. Joseph R., b Oct. 10, 1861; d Dec. 25, 1919; m Elizabeth C. Hallowell.

[49-861]      4. Maria, b Dec. 21, 1862; d Oct. 12, 1912; m Thomas Streeper.

[49-862]      5. Esther, b May 5, 1864; m Carroll B. Richard; Norristown, Pa., R. D.

[49-863]      6. William, b Dec. 19, 1865; m Elizabeth McLean.
7. Mary, b Jan. 25, 1868; dec.

[49-864a]                                                                  1. Carrie Crowell.

[49-864b] 8. George Corson, b Oct. 19, 1869; m 2. Mrs. Mae Ely.

George C. Taggart is a druggist, 9th & Race Sts., Phila.
[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

Austin L. Taggart, better known throughout Pa. as "Farmer" Taggart, was born in Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co., Pa., Nov. 21, 1836, and died in 1894 while serving his fourth term in the lower branch of the state legislature. His father was a merchant and lumber dealer, and back of him is a long line of ancestors who came to Pa. in 1740 and helped to make up the sturdy land of early settlers who believed in independence of thought and action. Mr. Taggart's great-grandfather was a revolutionary soldier, and was killed in battle. In 1850 Mr. Taggart's father moved to Montg. Co., when the young man was educated at public and private schools. At an early age he began work as a surveyor, and ran the lines and made the maps for a number of counties in Michigan, at the time a growing territory. Returning to Norristown he engaged in the mercantile business, and leaving that began farming on a tract of land three miles from Valley Forge. He was one of the best-known farmers in the country because he always eared for the interests of the farmer. He declined all offices except that of assessor, unti11886, when the Republicans insisted on naming him for the Legislature. This nomination he accepted with reluctance, but after his election entered upon his legislative duties heartily and earnestly. He was re-elected in 1888, 1890 and 1902, and in that time had charge of the important Granger tax bills prepared and en­dorsed by the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry, for which he made a gallant fight. He was on many important committees, chairman of some because of his recognized ability in certain directions, and during his last term served on the Committee on Railroads, Public Buildings, Accounts.

Mr. Taggart was a member of the Twentieth Pa. cavalry regiment during the Civil War, serving in the emergency attendant upon Lee's raid, and doing duty along the Potomac River. He was a member of the Grange, having joined in 1874, served as master and overseer, and was a member of the legislative committee of the State Grange.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           743

Personally Mr. Taggart was a most companionable gentleman, fully worthy of the popular esteem in which he was held. He was a deep thinker, did not act on impulse, but when he had made up his mind concerning the just position to take, he adhered to it, no matter what the opposition. On the floor of the house he said what he had to say tersely and ably, and in argument was convincing. He was still residing on his farm at the time of his death. ["House of Representatives."]

[49-323] DAVID RUDY, b_________ ; d 1916; s Samuel and Maria (Hartranft) Rudy [49-98]; m

________ RAHN, of Perkiomenville, Pa. Mrs. Rudy lives with Mrs. Bergey.

Children (5):

[49-865a] 1. Annie, m                            Nace.

[49-865b]                            1. _________  

{ 2. Calvin Samsel.

[49-866]     2. Emma, m_________ Bergey; Red Hill, Pa.

[49-867]     3. Alice, m________
4. Isaac.

[49-868]     5. Daughter, m_________ Houseman.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-324] EMMA RUDY, dau Samuel and Maria (Hartranft) Rudy [49-98] ;m HARRY ZIEGLER. Children (6):

[49-869]     1. Laura, m_________

[49-870]     2. Martha, m________

[49-871]     3. Emma, m_________

[49-872]     4. Watson, m________

[49-873]     5. Harry, m_________

  1. Isaac, unm.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-326] AMANDA St)SHOLTZ, dau David and Sarah (Hartranft) Siisholtz [49-99]; m 1866, JOSEPH D. PENNICK, dec. Widow lives in Lansdale, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

[49-874]     1. Herbert, m Bertha Haley, Ambler, Pa.

[49-875]     2. David, m May Fleck.

[49-876]     3. Linda, m J. F. Rosenberger.

[49-877]     4. Joseph, m Annie Rhine.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-327] CATHARINE REIFSNYDER, dau Richard and Esther (Hartranft) Reifsnyder [49-100]; m ISADORE HIRSCH.

Children (2): 1. Isadore, 2. Linwood; with J. E. Caldwell, Phila. [ Unable to com­plete or verify.]

[49-328] AMELIA REIFSNYDER, dau Richard and Esther (Hartranft) Reifsnyder [49-100]; m JAMES WATSON.

One child:

[49-878]     Frances, dec; m Fred Brown. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-329] FRANS A. HARTRANFT, s Aaron and Catharine (Saylor) Hartranft [49-1011; m BELLE CUMMINGS. Res. widow, 148 Apsley St., Gtn., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-879]     1. Paul S., b July 27, 1892; m Florence R. Haney.
2. Son. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

Frank A. Hartranft was an attorney-at-law, and lived in Phila. At one time he collected much valuable data on the history of the Hartranft family with the expectation of publishing it in book form, but death overtook him before this was accomplished. After his death these papers and manuscripts were destroyed, in consequence of which the family connections of many members of the Hartranft family can not be established.

 

744                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-330] HARRY N. BICKEL, b June 14, 1862; s Ephraim B. and Louisa (Hartranft) Bickel [49-102]; m June 13, 1888, IDA M. DAVIS, b June 18, 1864; dau Benjamin and Catherine (Salsburg) Davis. Wholesale grocer; res. 644 Stanbridge St., Norristown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Helen, b Nov. 23, 1901; d Nov. 23, 1901.

[49-331] EMMA C. BICKEL, b Jan. 2, 1866; dau Ephraim B. and Louisa (Hartranft) Bickel [49-102]; m Sept. 25, 1888, ELMER ELLSWORTH JOHNSON, M. D., b Dec. 4, 1863; s Dr. B. K. and Rosa L. (Godshalk) Johnson. Ophthalmologist; res. 559 Cowper Ave., Palo Alto, Cal. (1919.) No issue. With U. S. Medical Corps. Sent to Cal. in Aug.. 1918; permanent address, 714 W. Marshall St., Norristown, Pa.

[49-334] MAURICE HARTRANFT MATTHIAS, b Dec. 24, 1864; s Jacob S. and Christianne (Hartranft) Matthias [49-104]; m MARY ANN LONG, b Nov. 29, 1866; dau Patrick and Mary Ann Long. Res. 515 Park Place, Milwaukee, Wis. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Stanley, b , 1888; d Aug., 1889.
  2. Helen, b 20, 1892; 515 Park Place, Milwaukee, Wis.
  3. Jean, b , 1893; d Oct., 1894.
  4. Douglas Hartranft, b Jan. 7, 1896.
  5. Katherine, b July 2, 1897.
  6. Harriet, b May 14, 1904.

[49-335] CLARA LOUISA MATHIAS, b Nov. 15, 1866; dau Jacob S. and Christianne (Hartranft) Matthias [49-104]; m Dec. 11, 1901, WALTER NYE SMITH, b Aug. 6, 1867; s Charles E. and Joseph­ine (Shepardson) Smith. First Reader in the Second Church of Christ, Scientist; res. 97 Munroe St., Roxbury, Mass. (1919.)

One child: Charlotte, b Nov. 2, 1904; d May 23, 1912.

[49-336] ELIZABETH CHRISTIANN MATTHIAS, b Feb. 14, 1869; dau Jacob S. and Christianne (Hartranft) Matthias [49-104]; m Oct. 15, 1891, E. LOUIS THOMAS, b Feb. 8, 1870; s Leyshon and Elizabeth Thomas. Real estate business; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Leighton Matthias, b July 31, 1895.
  2. Morton Jones, b Nov. 11, 1898.
  3. Richard Hartranft, b Jan. 16, 1904.

[49-338] WILLIAM F. HARTRANFT, b May 7, 1861; s Major David B. and Mary (Hauberger) Hartranft [49-105]; m June 30, 1885, ANNA ZIMMERMANN, b Jan. 28, 1862; dau Jacob and Sydney (Beeler) Zimmermann. Coffee importer; member of Hard and Rand, 107 Wall St., New York City, N. Y.; res. 602 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. (1919.) After finishing his education in 1881, William F. Hartranft went from Norristown, Pa., to New York City, to enter a mercantile career, subsequently joining forces with Hard and Rand, Coffee Importers, 107 Wall St. In 1890 he opened their New Or­leans branch with an interest in the profits of said office; in 1898 he returned to New York to subse­quently become a partner in the business. Since 1887 he has been an elder in the Westminster Presby­terian Church, Jersey City.

Children (4):

  1. Harold Deems, b 5, 1886; d Aug. 31, 1886.
  2. Russell, b Jan. 10, 1888; graduate of U. of P., Wharton School; is leading bond salesman with Spencer Trask Co.
  3. Chester, b 14, 1890; grad. of U. of P., Wharton School; is in charge of sales dept. of Hard & Rand.
  4. Mildred, b 20, 1901.

[49-3391 EMMA 0. HARTRANFT, b May 1, 1863; d Oct. 1, 1913; dau Major David B. and Mary (Hauberger) Hartranft [49-105]; m May 7, 1884, WALTER C. JACKSON, b Nov. 29, 1858; s Thomas H. and Elizabeth (Keisel) Jackson. Horse shoer; res. 503 George St., Norristown, Pa. (1919.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 745

Children (2):

  1. Ella L., b May 4, 4885; Norristown, Pa.
  2. C. Harry, b Jan. 6, 1891; Norristown, Pa.

[49-340] ELLA M. HARTRANFT, b June 12, 1878; dau Major David B. and Mary (Hauberger) Hartranft [49-105]; m Sept. 14, 1904, ELMER S. SCHANTZ, b Nov. 26, 1876; s Ervin and Katharine (Schantz) Schantz. Hotel proprietor; res. Hotel Bellevue, Ocean City, N. J. (1919.)

One child: David Hartranft, b May 3, 1910.

[49-341] DANIEL B. HARTRANFT, dec; s Levi and Mary Ann (Britton) Hartranft [49-

106]; m__ SONNEBORN. Lived in Baltimore, Md.
Daniel B. Hartranft drove a team in the Civil War.
Children (3):

[49-880]     1. Rebecca, m_________ Long.
2. Levi.

[49-881]     3. Lena, m__________ Brannan.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-342] EMMA HARTRANFT, b May 5, 1840; d Jan. 23, 1916; dan Levi and Mary Ann (Britton) Hartranft [49-106]; in FREDERICK NAGLE, b Mar. 11, 1821; d Mar. 27, 1887; s John and Sallie Nagle. Emma Hartranft was 2d wife of Frederick Nagle. The name of his 1st wife was Caroline Weaver.

Children (4):

[49-881.1] 1. Frederick, in________

[49-881.2] 2. Harrison, m_________

[49-882]     3. Mary, m_________ Yorgey.

  1. Joseph.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-343] REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 21, 1849; dau Levi and Mary Ann (Britton) Hartranft [49-106]; m Aug. 11, 1874, JACOB W. MORDEW, b Nov. 24, 1837; d Mar. 18, 1916; s Anthony and Margaret (Spear) Mordew. Farmer; res. Monkton, Balto. Co., Md., R. D. 1. (1919.)

 

Children (4):

 

 

[49-883]

1. Maud A., b Aug.

23,

1875; m Daniel S. Alder.

 

2. Anthony, b May

14,

1877; Monkton, Md.

[49-884]

3. Grace L., b July

20,

1885; m Ranson St. John.

 

4. Erva H., b May

19,

1887; Monkton, Md.

 

[49-344] LEVI HARTRANFT, b Jan. 30, 1852; s Levi and Mary Ann (Britton) Hartranft [49-106]; m Apr. 17, 1873, MARY ANN FITZGERALD, b Feb. 28, 1855; d June 18, 1918; dau John Robert Fitzgerald. Farmer; res. Muncie, Ind., Box 47, R. D. No. 7. (1919.)

Levi G. Hartranft enlisted in the Civil War as Cavalryman; he fought in the Battle of Bull Run. and served about one year when he was discharged.

Children (5):

[49-885]      1. Isabella, b Jan. 31, 1874; m James M. Bensinger.

[49-886]      2. Jennie, b Feb. 15, 1876; m Jack F. Rowan; 5981 Makee Ave., Los Angeles, Cal.

  1. Nelson, b Apr. 30, 1878; d Dec. 23, 1884.

[49-887]        4. John, b July 24, 1879; m Cora Smith.

  1. Joseph, b June 2, 1881; d July 20, 1881.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-345] ISAAC HARTRANFT, b Feb. 28, 1854; s Levi and Mary Ann (Britton) Hartranft [49-

106]; m EMMA E. FENSTERMAKER. Lived in Allentown, Pa.

Children (6):

[49-888]      1. Albert F., b June 16, 1874; m Elizabeth M. Thomas.

[49-889]      2. Mary A., b Jan. 1, 1877; m John H. Young.

[49-890]      3. Walter, b Aug. 22, 1879; m Jennie Fallstich.

 

746                                 GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-891]        4. Ralph, b Apr. 12, 1885; m Mary Scott Kinneer.

[49-892]      5. Harry, m_________ ; 833 Walnut St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-893]        6. Bessie, b Feb. 17, 1890; m William Mimlitch.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-346j ERASTUS HARTRANFT, b Jan. 9, 1844; d Mar. 28, 1878; s William and Sarah (Weaver)

Hartranft [49-107]; m MARY ANN_________ . Erastus Hartranft served in the Civil War.

Children (4):

  1. George B., d Apr. 20, 1903; unm.
  2. John B., d 1917.
  3. Ada, d young.
  4. Annie, d young.

[No further data obtainable.]

[49-347] HANNAH ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Apr. 17, 1847; d Aug. 18, 1912; dau William

and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m HENRY SEAVERS, b__________________________________________________ ; d Mar. 2, 1912. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Ella, b Jan. 30, 1867; Pottstown, Pa.
    [49-894a] Clinton, b Nov. 8, 1871; m I 1. Minnie Royer.

[49-894131                                                  2. Annie E. Lutz.

[49-895]        3. Eva, b Sept. 30, 1877; m William P. Hunsberger.

  1. Estella, b July 20, 1881; d Aug. 29, 1918.

[49-348a] ELLEN HARTRANFT, b Sept., 1848; dau William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m MARK H. EAGLE, b Nov. 13, 1833; d Dec. 23, 1880. Lived in Pottstown, Pa.

Children (3):

[49-896]        1. CharleS H., b Apr. 16, 1871; m Anna Deborah Robeson.

  1. Henry, unm; d aged 22.

[49-897]      3. Howard H., b 1879; d May 10, 1910; m Mary Eagle.

[49-348b] ELLEN (HARTRANFT) EAGLE, same as above, m 2d time, JOHN BAUS, b Aug. 30, 1842; d June 29, 1895. Res. widow, 9 Second St., Pottstown, Pa.

Children (5):

[49-898]      1. William, m Kate Eagle.

[49-899]        2. George, m Ida Rhoads.

  1. Edgar, b 29, 1887; d June 30, 1895.

[49-900]      4. Bertha, m________ Schoch.

  1. Daniel, unm.

[Further data unobtainable; letters unans.]

[49-349a] FRANCIS HARTRANFT, b Dec. 13, 1850; s William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m CORDELIA BIEHL of Oley, Berks Co., Pa.

Children (3):

[49-901]      1. Henry Abraham, m_______ ; 1447 Mulberry St., Reading, Pa.

[49-902]        2. Daniel Webster, m Sallie Drumheller.

[49-903]      3. Sallie, m William Seidle; s Howard.

[49-349b] FRANCIS HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, ANNA BIEHL. (1918.) Children (7):

  1. Cora, d aged 7 in 1886.
  2. Ella, b 22, 1887; unm; Pottstown, Pa.
  3. Clinton
  4. Anna d in infancy.
  5. Emma
  6. Paul, a mute; Pottstown, Pa.
  7. Roy, d 1915; aged 20; was a sailor.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             747

[49-350] REBECCA H. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 28, 1852; dau William and Sarah (Weaver) Hart-ranft [49-107]; m ZACHARIAS GRESH, b June 6, 1846; s Henry and Katherine (Fox) Gresh. Res. 728 North 11th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (8):

  1. Lawrence, b Nov. 4, 1872; d Aug. 18, 1884.

[49-904a] 2. Sarah Catharine, b Jan. 29, 1875; m    1. William H. Davidheiser.

[49-904b]                                                                   2. John S. Burkey.

  1. Morris, b 4, 1877; d Apr. 15, 1880.
  2. James, b May 16, 1879; d 14, 1895.

[49-905]     5. Emma Rebecca, b June 17, 1881; m Rev. Philip L. Griffiths.

[49-906]     6. Nora Jane, b June 22, 1883; m J. Franklin Amos.
7. Edwin, b Nov. 22, 1885; unm.

[49-907]     8. John Henry, b Oct. 22, 1895; m Martha Wilson.

[49-351] JAMES W. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 17, 1855; d Sept. 6, 1915; s William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m LUCINDA FRANCIS, b Sept. 13, 1857. Res. of widow, 37 Beech St., Potts­town, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Sarah, d in infancy.

Widow remarried to Harrison B. Hartranft [49-305b].

[49-352] ALFRED W. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 27, 1857; s William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m JANE AUMAN. Res. South Pottstown, Pa., R. D. No. 1. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. William, b July 24, 1883; d 1907.

[49-908]     2. Ellen, b Nov., 1885; m Howard Yoder.

[49-909]     3. Margaret, b Sept., 1887; m Charles Reifsnyder.

[49-910]     4. Maud Amy, m Ernest Ostner.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-353] ROSE HARTRANFT, b Nov. 2, 1860; d June 23, 1888; dau William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m WILLIAM WENTZEL.

One child:

[49-911]     Clifford Raymond (Hartranft), b Dec. 19, 1883; m Bertha Marie Reichstetter.

Clifford was adopted by his Aunt Emma Hartranft and his name was changed to Clifford Hartranft.

[49-354] SARAH HARTRANFT, b Aug. 21, 1862; dau William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m Dec. 25, 1886, JOHN B. MOYER, b Oct. 4, 1862; s Joseph and Sara (Mengle) Moyer. Iron worker; res. Pottstown, Pa., R. D. No. 2. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Leon Vincent, b Mar. 21, 1888; d 15, 1889.
  2. George Clayton, b Aug. 31, 1889; d 4, 1890.
  3. John Elmer, b 10, 1891; musician; 1429 E. Preston St., Baltimore, Md.
  4. Leonard Hartranft, b Nov. 30, 1892; retail merchant; Pottstown, Pa.
  5. Myron Leroy, b Dec. 6, 1894; Pottstown, Pa.

Myron L. Moyer was mustered in the 79th Division, 304th Reg. Military Police at Phoenixville, Pa., May 27, 1918; thence to Camp Meade for Training; left for overseas and arrived at Brest, July 21, and was sent to the front; engaged in the battle of Chateau Thierry and the Meuse-Argonne Forest. He was sent to Erize La Granda as a member of the military Police Corps, returning May 28, 1919, on Ship Dakotan, and was discharged June 5, 1919.

[49-355] GEORGE W. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 4, 1864; s William and Sarah (Weaver) Hartranft [49-107]; m Feb. 14, 1889, ANNIE K. FREED, b Sept. 23, 1869; dau Jacob and Eliza (Kratz) Freed. Farmer; res. Lederach, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

[49-912]     1. John Edgar F., b Sept. 24, 1889; m Edna Cassel.

  1. George R. F., b Feb. 4, 1891; d Feb. 17, 1896.

[49-913]     3. William Jacob F., b June 6, 1895; m Edna B. Ziegler.

 

748                         GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

  1. James W. F., b Apr. 3, 1897; d Aug., 1897.

[49-913.1] 5. Charles Henry F., b Aug. 7, 1898; m Alice Furlenett.
6. Joseph E. F., b Mar. 7, 1901.

[49-356] EDWARD HARTRANFT, b Oct. 13, 1849; s Jacob G. and Maria (Strohm) Hartranft [49-108]; m 1873, ANNIE EVANS, b Nov. 15, 1850.

Children (3):

[49-914]     1. Charles E., b Nov. 8, 1875; m Nellie Shanehan; 2007 York St., Phila., Pa.

[49-915]     2. Hattie, b Sept. 3, 1877; m Robert E. Hornor.

[49-916]     3. Esther, b July 8, 1879; m Herbert A. Smith.

[Unable to complete; letters unans.]

[49-358] RUFUS HARTRANFT, b Oct. 1, 1860; d Dec. 1, 1897; s Henry and Sarah (Roberts) Hartranft [49-109]; m June, 1888, ELIZABETH FRY SCOTT, b Dec. 28, 1858; dau Allen and Ellen (Woods) Scott. Publisher; res. 2028 North 12th St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Eleanor Mildred, b 27, 1889; d Jan. 25, 1919.
  2. Allen Scott, b Feb. 17, 1891; 2028 North 12th St., Phila.

[49-359] AMELIA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 21, 1857; dau Samuel G. and Mary (Greenawalt) Hart-ranft [49-110]; m Jan. 12, 1873, LEWIS HENRY WEAVER, b Jan. 29, 1851; s William and Elizabeth (Weikel) Weaver. Farmer; res. Center Valley, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Ida, b July 10, 1874;
  2. Addie, b Aug. 4, 1881;

[49-917]     3. Lizzie, b Aug. 22, 1876; m John Ober; 541 Corson St., Norristown, Pa.

[49-918]     4. Katie E., b Feb. 18, 1879; m William H. Kuhn.

[49-360] DAVID G. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 2, 1857; s David and Amanda (Bender) Hartranft [49-111]; m Nov. 17, 1880, MARGARET LINCK, b Nov. 12,1862 ; dau Harrison and Mary A. (Agnew) Linck. Trucker; res. North Wales, Pa., R. D. No. 1. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-919]     1. Ellen Amey, b Jan. 12, 1883; m John W. Roessler.

[49-920]     2. Adelaide, b Jan. 23, 1887; m Richard Moore.

[49-921]     3. Margaret, b June 9, 1896; m Charles A. Geiger.

[49-361a] JOHN B. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 1, 1859; d Mar. 26, 1918; s David and Amanda (Bender)

  • Hartranft [49-111]; m Sept., 1880, ANNIE M. SHANE, b Jan. 31, 1861; d 21, 1916; dau John and Anna Shane. (1920.)

Children (4):

[49-922]     1. Samuel D., b Sept. 27, 1881; m Grace G. Hanshaw.

[49-923]     2. Amanda B., b July 30, 1884; m George Breyer.

  1. Conrad R., b 18, 1887; unm; 5847 North 12th St., Phila., Pa.

[49-924]     4. Gertrude M., b Oct. 30, 1890; m Thomas J. Price.

[49-361b] JOHN B. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Apr. 4, 1916, IRENE ROCK, b June 7, 1865; dau Edward Z. and Salinda (Buchter) Rock [49-574].

[49-362a] SAMUEL D. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 11, 1861; d May 27, 1911; s David and Amanda (Bender) Hartranft [49-111]; m KATE A. MOWER, b Feb. 24, 1860; d July 17, 1902; dau Andrew and Anna E. Mower. Was Sergeant of Police; res. Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-925]     1. William W., b Jan. 2, 1883; m Anna M. Barnes.

[49-926]     2. Mary Amanda, b June 7, 1884; m Harry Tyre.

[49-927]     3. Anna E., b Mar. 18, 1888; m Richard Steenson; 1426 Crosby St., Chester, Pa.

  1. Samuel D., b 2, 1886; unm; 3725 North 8th St., Phila., Pa.
  2. David W., b July 13, 1890; d 11, 1893.
  3. Emma E., b July 1, 1900; unm; teacher.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           749

[49-362b] SAMUEL D. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Apr. 27, 1908, MARTHA COLLIER GORDY, b July 29, 1881; dau Thomas and Jennie (Bounds) Gordy. No issue.

[49-363] ALBERT HARTRANFT, b Dec. 3, 1862; s David and Amanda (Bender) Hartranft [49-111]; m LOUISE FULLER, dec.

Children (3):

  1. George, d in infancy.
  2. Louisa, m ________ ; 3814 North Darien St., Phila., Pa.
  3. Albert,

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-364a] CONRAD R. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 23, 1864; d Mar. 17, 1921; s David and Amanda (Bender) Hartranft [49-111]; m June 15, 1893, IDA BIGGER, b Mar. 7, 1873; d Sept. 29, 1894.

One child:

[49-928] Sarah A., b June 4, 1894; m Alexander Buchanan.

[49-364b] CONRAD R. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Nov. 22, 1899, MARY FRASER, b Mar. 14, 1874. Res. 3621 Gtn. Ave., Phila. (widow). [No further data obtainable.]

[49-365] MARY ANN HARTRANFT, b Dec. 4, 1866; dau David and Amanda (Bender) Hart-ranft [49-111]; m Dec. 24, 1887, JOHN J. EYNON, b Jan. 6, 1867; s Thomas J. and Anna (Griffith) Eynon. Res. 3529 North 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Elsie May, b July 2, 1890.

[49-929]      2. Anna Griffith, b Apr. 29, 1896; m Leroy F. Miller.
3. John Morgan, b Apr. 18, 1901.

[49-366] RUSSEL HENRY FOSTER, b Jan. 2, 1871; s Horatio and Amelia A. (Hartranft) Foster [49-113]; m Feb. 21, 1893, CLARA GARNER, b Jan. 5, 1874; d May 22, 1907; dau Robert and Mar­garet (Hillegass) Garner. Mechanic; res. 1622 Bristol St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-930]      1. Marie, b Sept. 19, 1894; m Lee Baker.

  1. Elizabeth, b 12, 1896; d Feb. 8, 1916.

[49-367] MARY ELIZA FOSTER, b June 26, 1874; dau Horatio and Amelia A. (Hartranft) Foster [49-113]; m Oct. 30, 1894, ISHMAEL WHITE, b May 12, 1872; s Robert and Sarah (Carmine) White. Salesman; res. 4533 North 19th St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-931]      1. Harriet, b Aug. 9, 1895; m Monroe Gangwer; 1641 Bristol St., Phila., Pa. 2. Alberta, b Feb. 21, 1904.

[49-369] LEVI M. HARTRANFT, s William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m

LIZZIE__________ ; d June 19, 1910. Res. Canton, Ohio. No issue. [ No further data obtainable.]

[49-370] THOMAS L. HARTRANFT, s William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m KATE HILL. Res. 94 Lincoln St., Wilkesbarre, Pa. One boy, dec. (1917.) [Letters not ans.; no further data.]

[49-371] CAROLINE C. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 28, 1862; dau William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m JOHN DUDLEY FOULKE, b Oct. 26, 1862; d Nov. 10, 1901; s John and Susan (Ort) Foulke. Railroader; res. 432 North 4th St., Allentown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  • Reginald J., b May 11, 1884.

[49-932]      2. Mabel C., b Feb. 25, 1889; m James G. Miles.

  1. Raymond W., b 8, 1891.
  2. Florence L., b 11, 1901.

 

750                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-372] ELIZABETH A. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 28, 1866; dau William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m Apr. 12, 1884, THOMAS FUSSELMAN, b Mar. 14, 1864; s Philip and Caroline (Sassaman) Fusselman. Carpenter; res. 509 East Centre St., Mahanoy City, Pa. (1919.) No issue.

[49-373] LOUISA HARTRANFT, b May 25, 1869; dau William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m Dec. 27, 1888, LIVINGSTON SASSAMAN, b Jan. 15, 1862; s Joseph and Mary A. (Moy­er) Sassaman. Carpenter; res. 45 Lafayette St., Tamaqua, Pa. (1919.) No issue.

[49-374] ELIJAH HARTRANFT, s William and Rebecca (Bachert) Hartranft [49-115]; m ELLEN HILL. Res. New Ringgold, Pa. Have children. (1917.) [No further data obtainable.]

[49-377a] ELLEN ECKROTH, b Apr. 17, 1861; dau Moses and Levina (Hartranft) Eckroth [49-116]; m Aug. 21, 1880, WILLIAM HILL, b Aug. 14, 1853; d Nov. 21, 1913; s Aaron and Lydia (Bennighoff) Hill. Laborer; res. Drehersville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-933]      1. Gertrude, b Apr. 22, 1882; d Apr. 14, 1906; m Milton Snayberger.

[49-934]      2. Albert, b July 19, 1885; m Mary E. Batchelder.

[49-935]      3. Clayton, b July 4, 1887; m Sallie I. Heckman.

[49-936]      4. William, b Sept. 15, 1890; m Katherine Rohrer.

[49-377b] ELLEN (ECKROTH) HILL, same as above, m 2d time, Aug. 16, 1917, WILLIAM SCHRAER, b Jan. 5, 1851; s Samuel and Elizabeth (Zettlemoyer) Schraer. Retired; res. Orwigsburg, Pa. (1919.) No issue.

[49-378] WILLIAM ECKROTH, b Nov. 8, 1864; d Mar. 26, 1904; s Moses and Levina (Hartranft) Eckroth [49-116]; m May 19, 1888, MARY A. FRITZ, b Feb. 19, 1868; dau John J. and Susanna (Boyer) Fritz. Driver of lumber team; res. Landingville, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-937]      Eva, b July 31, 1894; m Winfield H. Wingert.

[49-380] EDWIN ECKROTH, b July 26, 1873; s Moses and Levina (Hartranft) Eckroth [49-116]; m CORA MALINDA MOHL, b Oct. 15, 1.876; dau David and Rebecca Mohl. Timber dealer; res. Diehersville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Earl M., b June 12, 1895; unm; Drehersville, Pa.
  2. Roy S., b 10, 1901.
  3. Guy E., b May 5, 1906.

[49-381] WILLIAM A. BAYLEY, b Dec. 29, 1851; s Charles A. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Bayley [49-117]; m June 30, 1889, MARY ELIZABETH KOONS, b Dec. 27, 1862; dau Lewis W. and Sallie A. (Lerch) Koons. Houseman; res. 321 9th St., Northampton, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-382] THOMAS A. BAYLEY, b Mar. 20, 1856; s Charles A. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Bayley [49-117]; m Nov. 16, 1880, MARY JANE MINICK, b Oct. 16, 1860; dau Abraham Minick. Carpen­ter; res. Audenried, Carbon Co., Pa. (1918.)

Children (7):

[49-938]      1. Laura V., b Oct. 25, 1881; m Robert C. Fox.

[49-939]      2. William H., b Oct. 4, 1883; m Elizabeth Jones.

  1. Charles A., b July 29, 1886; unm; Audenried, Pa.

[49-940]      4. Clyde E., b July 20, 1889; m Anna Grier.

  1. Lamar, b Dec. 12, 1891; Audenried, Pa.
  2. Alvin L., b 20, 1894; Audenried, Pa.
  3. Leonard, b 29, 1900; d Apr. 2, 1900.

[49-383] MARY BAYLEY, b Oct. 10, 1860; dau Charles A. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Bayley [49­117]; m JAMES HAMPSHIRE. Res. Hazleton, Pa. (1918.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            751

Children (2):

[49-941]      1. Charles, b Dec. 18, 1885; M________

[49-942]      2. Pearl Victoria, b July 9, 1887; m William Bannen.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-384] EMMA VICTORIA BAYLEY, b Dec. 7, 1862; dau Charles A. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Bayley [49-117]; m Oct. 29, 1892, ALEXANDER S. DAY, b Nov. 7, 1865; s Alfred and Sallie E. (Campbell) Day. Clerk with Reading Coal & Iron Co.; res. 3221 Columbia Ave., Phila., Pa. (1919.) Children (2):

[49-943]      1. Harriet, b Sept. 25, 1893; m Raymond Hayes.

[49-944]      2. Frances, b Apr. 8, 1895; m Frank C. Hibbs.

[49-385] CLARA BAYLEY (BAILEY), b 1865; d 1898; dau Charles A. and Rebecca (Hartranft)

Bayley [49-117]; m 1885, JOHN HENRY, b Aug. 17, 1865; s Jonas and Sarah (Pough) Henry. En-

gineer; res. 234 W. Hemlock St., Hazleton, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Howard, b Apr. 2, 1886; unm.

[49-945]      2. Gerald, b Jan. 27, 1889; m Emily Lentz.

[49-946]      3. Augusta, b Apr. 21, 1891; m Peter O'Donnell.

  1. Charles, b July 1, 1893; unm.

[49-947]      5. Russell, b Dec. 26, 1894; m Florence Schmauch.
6. Bernice, b 1896; d Aug., 1899.

[49-386] ROSANNA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 3, 1854; dau Thomas and Emeline (Stephens) Hart-ranft [49-118]; m Feb. 22, 1875, JOHN T. SCHEIRER, b Jan. 14, 1855; s Tilghman and Lydia (Brown) Scheirer. Accountant; res. 527 Tilghman St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Minnie A., b July 13, 1876; d July 4, 1914;
  2. Estella, b July 31, 1877; d 2, 1900; unm.
  3. Bessie F., b 16, 1889; d July 8, 1920; unm.

[49-387a] EVAN W. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 15, 1856; s Thomas and Emeline (Stephens) Hart-

ranft [49-118]; m CLARA GANGAWER, b 1854; d 1890.

Children (2):

  1. John F., b 1885; dec.

[49-947.1] 2. Ada, b 1887; m James Gallagher; Allentown, Pa.

[No further data.]

[49-387b] EVAN W. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, June 10, 1906, ANNIE SAUL, b Oct. 18, 1873; dau Alfred and Martha (Fatzinger) Saul. Boiler maker; res. 411 Turner St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Leroy, b May 19, 1907.
  2. Dorothy, b Nov. 19, 1911.
  3. Lynn, b Sept. 23, 1912.

[49-388] EMMA V. HARTRANFT, b May 30, 1862; dau Thomas and Emeline (Stephens) Hart-ranft [49-118]; m Oct. 10, 1895, JOHN E. SHERRY, b Nov. 10, 1864; s Charles and Susan (Bosha) Sherry. Shoe laster; res. 630 Gordon St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Marlow W., b May 5, 1897; unm; 630 Gordon St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-391a] ADA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 8, 1874; dau Thomas and Emeline (Stephens) Hartranft [49-118]; m WILLIAM HENRY WILKE, b May 31, 1860; d Apr. 27, 1913; s Ferdinand and Theresa (Lacy) Wilke. Res. Melbourne, Australia. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Dorothy Evivea, b 8, 1898.
  2. Paul Hartranft, b Nov. 10, 1902.

 

752                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-391b] ADA (HARTRANFT) WILKE, same as above, m 2d time, July 31, 1920, CLARENCE LYMAN KIDDER, b Nov. 15, 1874; s Clarence and Louisa (Parsons) Kidder. Clerk; res. 86 Wyoming St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (1920.)

[49-396] IDA LUTZ, b Dec. 16, 1864; dau Jacob and Hannah (Muller) Lutz [49-119]; m Sept. 27, 1885, ALFRED KUTZ, b Mar. 15, 1863; s Reuben and Rebecca (Hunsicker) Kutz. Carpenter; res. Summit Hill, Pa. (1921.)

Children (7):

[49-948]       1. Nora M., b Aug. 31, 1886; m William H. Garber.

  1. Bertha, b Aug. 30, 1888; Summit Hill, Pa.

[49-949]       3. Walter, b Mar. 17, 1891; d Nov. 7, 1918; m Myra Williams.

  1. Estella, b July 6, 1894; Summit Hill, Pa.
  2. William, b Jan. 25, 1898; Summit Hill, Pa.
  3. Franklin, b 20, 1906; Summit Hill, Pa.
  4. Lester, b 29, 1907; Summit Hill, Pa.

[49-397] CORA LUTZ, b May 30, 1873; dau Jacob and Hannah (Muller) Lutz [49-119]; m Oct. 12, 1892, CHARLES REMALAY, b Nov. 9, 1866; s Stephen and Sonia (Martin) Remalay. Supt. L. N. E. R. R.; res. Summit Hill, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-950]       1. Clayton, b Mar. 18, 1893; m Bertha Mohanna; 1333 Euclid St., Wash., D. C.

[49-951]       2. Luella, b Sept. 15, 1894; m John Magee; Summit Hill, Pa.

[49-952]       3. Roy, b Oct. 5, 1901; m Doris Ingram; Summit Hill, Pa.

[49-398a] ROSA A. LUTZ, b June 1, 1878; dau Jacob and Hannah (Muller) Lutz [49-119]; m STEPHEN SHELLHAMER.

Children (4):

[49-953]       1. Charles F., b Jan. 21, 1890; m Esther A. Lucas.

[49-954]       2. Raymond E., b Apr. 21, 1894; m Bertha Wrightenour.

  1. Harold P., b Sept. 9, 1898; 1112 Court St., Allentown, Pa.
  2. Hattie I., b Mar. 20, 1892; Niles, Ohio.

[49-398b] ROSA A. (LUTZ) SHELLHAMER, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 26, 1908, ROBERT T. MUSSELMAN, b Apr. 8, 1871. Fireman; res. 1112 Court St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

One daughter: Florence F., b May 8, 1909; Allentown, Pa.

[49-403] OLIVIA LUTZ, b May 7, 1880; dau Jacob and Hannah (Miller) Lutz [49-119]; m Oct. 27, 1900, L. H. ADAMS, b Nov. 13, 1874; s Daniel and Hannah (Hendrick) Adams. Farmer; res. Tama­qua, Pa. (1921.)

Children (5):

[49-955]       1. Hattie 0., b Jan. 1, 1901; m Henry Breiner.

  1. George A., b 14, 1905.
  2. Francis H., b 26, 1910.
  3. Mary L., b Mar. 31, 1915.
  4. Walter J., b May 28, 1918.

[49-404] HARRY H. LUTZ, b May 30, 1884; s Jacob and Hannah (Muller) Lutz [49-119]; m MINNIE MAUTZ, b Oct. 30, 1886. Res. Snyders, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Norman, b Aug. 5, 1908.
  2. Verna, b Aug. 15, 1918.

[49-405] PENROSE EVERETT, b Feb. 27, 1847; d Feb. 7, 1916; s Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49-119.1]; m Dec. 16, 1872, FIETTA LEVAN, b July 4, 1852; dau Joseph and Maria (Kyser) Levan. Farmer; res. Zion's Grove, Pa. (1921.)

 

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Children (4):

[49-956]     1. Vina D., b Mar. 3, 1873; m Oliver Mummey; Zion's Grove, Pa.

[49-957]     2. William A., b July 20, 1874; m Lena Mummey; Zion's Grove, Pa.

[49-958]     3. Charles 0., b June 28, 1879; m Florence Shank; Zion's Grove, Pa.

[49-959]     4. James A., b Apr. 10, 1884; m Lizzie Herron; Zion's Grove, Pa.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-406] MONROE EVERETT, b Nov. 14, 1849; s Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49-119.1]; m May 24, 1874, MARY OHLINGER, b Oct. 1, 1856; dau Benneville and Sarah (Bausher) Ohlinger. Farmer; res. Orefield, Pa. (1921.)

Children (8):

[49-960]     1. Maggie, b Sept. 23, 1875; m 0. H. Handwerk.

[49-961]     2. Charles, b Sept. 24, 1876; m Clara Steigerwalt.

[49-962]     3. J. Howard, b Dec. 25, 1878; m Adda Andreas.

[49-963]     4. Beaulah, b July 15, 1880; in Charles Snyder.

[49-964]     5. Edwin, b Dec. 28, 1883; m Daisy Steigerwalt.

[49-965]     6. Amandas, b Jan. 14, 1886; m Carrie Bittner.
7. John, b May 30, 1891; unm; Orefield, Pa.

[49-966]     8. Robert, b Dec. 19, 1895; m Esther Kuhns.

[49-408] JANETTA EVERETT, b Apr. 25, 1859; dau Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49­119.1]; in June 20, 1875, ISAAC OHLINGER, b May 4, 1853; d Mar. 2, 1919; s Benneville and Sarah (Bausher) Ohlinger. Farmer; res. Egypt, Pa. (1921.)

Children (6):

[49-967]     1. Clara, b Dec. 17, 1876; m Charles Snyder.

[49-968]     2. Charles, b Nov. 14, 1879; m Mary Loose.

  1. Robert, b Mar. 28, 1888; Egypt, Pa.
  2. Henry, b Nov. 15, 1892; d 4, 1896.

[49-969]     5. Minnie, b July 10, 1895; in Allen Kemmerer.
6. Hattie, b Feb. 3, 1903; Egypt, Pa.

[49-409] ISABELLA EVERETT, b Jan. 7, 1862; dau Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49­119.1]; m Aug. 26, 1887, CALVIN MILLER, b Oct. 7, 1862; s William B. and Maria M. (Long) Miller. Res. Statedale, Pa.

Children (4):

[49-970]     1. Eva H., b Mar. 22, 1888; m William Seek; 250 Maple St., E. Allentown, Pa.

  1. Lulu M., b Oct. 18, 1890; d 25, 1896; unni.

[49-971]     3. Mabel E., b Apr. 11, 1896; m John Jones.

  1. Minnie J., b May 7, 1898; unm; 250 Maple St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-410] THOMAS ELMER EVERETT, b May 27, 1866; s Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49-119.1]; m Oct. 13, 1892, RUTH WESTWOOD, b July 21, 1874; dau Daniel and Jane E. (Oliver) Westwood. Monument dealer; res. Mahanoy City, Pa. (1921.)

Children (9):

[49-972]     1. Charles D., b Nov. 9, 1893; m Bessie Mier.

[49-973]     2. Edgar W., b Apr. 21, 1896; in Miriam Butts.

  1. Ruth W., b Mar. 9, 1899.
  2. Bertha M., b May 30, 1901.
  3. Elmer T., b Sept. 19, 1903.
  4. Hattie I., b 7, 1906.
  5. Howard 0., b June 23, 1908.
  6. Helen B., b 4, 1914.
  7. James W., b May 6, 1915.

[49-411a] MARY ALICE EVERETT, b Apr. 27, 1869; dau Charles and Hannah (Lutz) Everett [49-119.1]; m Apr. 11, 1888, EDMUND N. A. KRATZER, b June 2, 1868; d Mar. 28, 1900; s William and Mary (Deibert) Kratzer. Contractor and bricklayer. (1921.)

 

754                      GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (5):

[49-974]       1. Edmund William Charles, b June 2, 1891; m Kate M. Kern.

[49-975]       2. Hannah Mary, b June 13, 1893; m John H. Schubert.

[49-976]       3. Raymond Everett, b June 20, 1895; m Elizabeth McNair.

[49-977]       4. Ruth Sarah, b Feb. 28, 1897; m Harold W. Keck.

[49-978]       5. Harry Richardson, b Sept. 24, 1899; d Apr. 29, 1920; m Hattie V. Williams.

Raymond E. Kratzer entered the service of the U. S. Navy in 1912. He served twenty-two months in war and was a chief yeoman on the U. S. S. Chester. At present he is serving on the U. S. S. Bridge­port. (1921.)

[49-411b] MARY ALICE (EVERETT) KRATZER, same as above, m 2d time, May 9, 1913, AR­THUR LUTZ, b June 30, 1879; d Aug. 10, 1917; s William and Eliza (Breisch) Lutz. Electrician; lived at 131 Poplar St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-412] HENRY HARTRANFT, b Sept. 14, 1830; d Mar. 11, 1882; s Samuel and Elizabeth (Davidheiser) Hartranft [49-120]; m CAROLINE EGOLF, b Nov., 1831; d June 10, 1901. The widow at her death was the wife of John F. Huber.

One child: Maggie, b Nov. 22, 1870; d Dec. 30, 1873.

[49-413] MARY D. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 30, 1837; d Sept. 3, 1878; dau Samuel R. and Elizabeth (Davidheiser) Hartranft [49-120]; m Sept. 23, 1860, HARRISON Y. SWINEHART, b May 23, 1839; d June 17, 1908. Liveryman; Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

49-979]        1. Elmira E., b Mar. 15, 1861; m Hugh J. Unruh.
2. Mary Emma, b May 4, 1864; d Apr. 11, 1869.

[49-414] AARON D. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 11, 1841; d Aug. 22, 1907; s Samuel R. and Elizabeth (Davidheiser) Hartranft [49-120]; m Nov. 13, 1864, CATHARINE B. FRYER, b Dec. 4, 1838; dau Jacob and Catherine (Bowman) Fryer. Farmer; res. Pottstown, R. D. No. 5, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-980]       Elmira, b Aug. 8, 1865; d Sept. 15, 1900; m John Saltzer.

[49-415] REUBEN ENDY, b______ ; d Dec. 14, 1901; s Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy

[49-121]; m LYDIA BECHERT, b Sept. 1, 1840; d Oct. 23, 1916; dau George W. and Mary Ann (Leinbach) Bechert. Harness maker. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Reuben Oliver, unm; 361 Schuylkill Ave., Reading, Pa.
    2. John Clayton, unm; 1010 River Road, Reading, Pa.

[49-981]       3. Alice Lydia, b Apr. 1, ________ , m Charles Heinly; 1010 River Road.

[49-982]       4. Mary Anna, b Aug. 30,__________ ; m Albert Beadencup; 561 South 15% St., Reading, Pa.

[49-983a1

M.,Apr.16,            m 5. Hannah          b         1859;                             I. Stephen Beard.

[49-983b12. William Stover.
[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-416] DANIEL ENDY, s Henry and-Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m SARAH MUT-

HARD.

Children (5):

  1.  
  2.  

[49-983.1] 3. Ellen, m James Brown.
[49-983.2] 4. Sallie, m John Snyder.
[49-983.3] 5. Annie, m Edward Knoll.

All above lived in Reading, Pa. in 1918. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-417] MARY ENDY, b Mar. 18, 1834; d July 25, 1919; dau Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m JOSEPH MEST.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            755

Children (3):

[49-984]      1. Henry E., b July 13, 1860; m Victoria F. Weller.

[49-985]      2. Joseph, b Aug. 18, 1867; m Hannah Miranda Reinert.

[49-986]      3. Amanda, b July 15, 1866; m Samuel Fronheiser.

[49-418] LEAH ENDY, dan Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m WILLIAM

SNABEL.

Children (5):

[49-987]      1. Lena, b Oct. 31, 1858; m Sylvester Kehs.

[49-988]      2. William, b Nov. 17, 1866; m Jennie E. Custer.

[49-989]      3. Samuel, b Apr. 17, 1872; m Annie Hains.

[49-990]      4. Mary Ann, b Sept. 7, 1860; m Edwin Moyer.

[49-990.1] 5. Emma, m_________

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-419] MATHIAS ENDY, dec; s Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m KATE

ANGSTADT.

Children (3):

[49-991]      1. Kate, b Mar. 22, 1868; m Walter Labe.

  1. Henry; 344 N. 4th St., Reading, Pa.
  2. Obadiah; 654 Tulpehocken St., Reading, Pa.

[Unable to verify or complete.]

[49-420] JAMES ENDY, b Jan. 3, 1837; d June 12, 1912; s Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m MARY BEIDEMAN.

Children (5):

[49-992]      1. Lillie, b June 1, 1878; m Frank C. Eddinger.

[49-993]      2. Kate B., b Sept. 22, 1870; m Henry B. Seyler.

  1. James; Boyertown, Pa., R. D.
  2. William; Colebrookdale, Pa.

[49-993.1] 5. Mary, m Harvey Reichert; Boyertown, Pa.

[ Unable to complete.]

[49-421] AMELIA ENDY, b Sept. 23, 1842; d Oct. 22, 1916; dau Henry and Magdalena (Hart-ranft) Endy [49-121]; m JOHN MEST.

Children (3):

[49-994]      1. Samuel, b Jan. 2, 1869; m Elvina Swavely.

  1. John; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-994.1] 3. Lizzie, m Jacob Giles; Boyertown, Pa., R. D. 3.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-422] ELIZABETH ENDY, b Jan. 12, 1845; d Feb. 7, 1903; dau Henry and Magdalena (Hart-ranft) Endy [49-121]; m June, 1865, NATHAN LEESER, b Mar. 4, 1845; d July 26, 1909; s Samuel and Susanna (Hoffman) Leeser. (1919.)

Children (11):

  1. John H., b 14, 1865; d Oct. 1, 1867.
  2. Ambrose E., b 24, 1867; d Jan. 16, 1880.

[49-995a] 3. Morris E., b May 30, 1869; m 1. Laura L. M. Gery.

[49-995b] 1                                                           2. Meltha Benfield.

  1. Rosa E., b Oct. 9, 1870; d Dec. 13, 1879.

[36-189]      5. Anna V., b June 21, 1872; m George W. Gery; Allentown, Pa.

  1. Samuel W., b Jan. 30, 1874; d 6, 1879.
  2. Charles E., b 1, 1876; d Dec. 18, 1879.
  3. Amanda E., b Mar. 23, 1878; d 21, 1880.

[49-997]      9. Susanna E., b Nov. 7, 1879; m Allen Fronheiser.
[49-998] 10. Catherine A., b May 23, 1882; m Oswin Eshbach.
11. Franklin E., b July 28, 1886; d Feb. 18, 1887.

 

756                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-423] JOHN ENDY, b Apr., 1847; d May 17, 1894; s Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m Aug. 17, 1867, HANNAH MOYER, b Dec. 10, 1843; dau George and Hannah (Muthart) Moyer.

Children (3):

[49-999]       1. Annie M., b Nov. 25, 1867; m Samuel flaring.
[49-1000] 2. Frank M., b Dec. 18, 1870; m Rosa Reinert.
[49-1001] 3. Lizzie, b June 4, 1873; m Elmer E. Levengood.

[49-424a] ANNA ENDY, b Apr. 7, 1850; dau Henry and Magdalena (Hartranft) Endy [49-121]; m June 19, 1869, JOHN HERB, b Feb. 8, 1841; d Dec. 10, 1892; s Daniel and Sallie (Fronheiser) Herb.

Children (4)

[49-1002] 1. Emma, b Jan. 17, 1870; m Jonas Minner; 719 North 9th St., Allentown, Pa.

[49-1003] 2. Olivia E., b Oct. 11, 1872; d June 7, 1919; m Matthias H. Rhoads.

[49-1004] 3. Andora, b Apr. 6, 1876; m Jefferson Frey.
[49-1005] 4. Eva, b Oct. 27, 1890; m Clinton Stimmel.

[49-424b] ANNA (ENDY) HERB, same as above, m 2d time, Oct. 20, 1894, AUGUSTUS MILLER,

b_________ ; d Apr. 2, 1901; s William Miller. Widow resides in Bechtelsville, Pa. (1919.) No issue.

[49-425] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, dau Amos and Elizabeth (Fisher) Hartranft [49-122]; m JACOB SMITH.

Children (3):

[49-1006] 1. Amos, m___________ ; Boyertown, R. D., Pa.

[49-1007] 2. John, m_____________ ; Shanesville, Pa.

  1. Mary, d young.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-426] LYDIA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 17, 1836; d June 1, 1886; dau Amos and Elizabeth (Fisher)

Hartranft [49-122]; in Nov. 14, 1863, WILLIAM GABLE, b  ; d Aug., 1864; s David and

Mary Gable.

One child:

[49-1008] Mary, b Dec. 25, 1864; m Nicholas M. Fryermuth.

[49-427] ISAAC S. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 9, 1842; s Reuben and Margaretta (Smith) Hartranft [49-123]; m Dec. 22, 1866, MARY EMMA WENTZEL, b Mar. 30, 1851; d Mar. 10, 1908; dau Jere­miah and Carolina (Wise) Wentzel. Stone mason; res. 1442 Cotton St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1009] 1. Irvin W., b Jan. 9, 1873; m Lillian Rehrer; Birdsboro, Pa.

[49-1010] 2. Amelia W., b Dee. 20, 1875; m George I. Hilbert.
[49-1011] 3. John W., b Feb. 12, 1878; m Lizzie B. Schaffer.

[49-428] ELIZABETH J. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 3, 1846; dau Reuben and Margaretta (Smith) Hartranft [49-123]; m JACOB B. DRUMHELLER, b Feb. 23, 1844; d Jan. 28, 1912; s William Drum­heller. Earlville, Pa.

One child:

[49-1012] Howard, m Kate Haas; Earlville, Pa.

[Unable to complete or verify. Hist. of Berks Co.]

[49-429] AMANDA HARTRANFT, dec; dau Reuben and Margaretta (Smith) Hartranft [49-123]; m HENRY WENTZEL, dec.

Children (4):

[49-1013] 1. Ulysses, m___________ ; Norristown, Pa.

[49-1014] 2. Alice, m Thomas Bergey; Reading, Pa.

[49-1015] 3. Ida, m Harry Mo1l; Reading, Pa.

[49-1016] 4. Laura, m Conrad Harley; Reading, Pa.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

 

Amos S. Schultz and his wife, Elizabeth Kriebel Schultz [68-121.

 

A Meeting of the Amos S. Schultz [68-12] Family Association at the Amos Schultz homestead near Barto, Pa.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 757

[49-430] MARY ANN HARTRANFT, b Mar. 13, 1849; dau Reuben and Margaretta (Smith) Hartranft [49-123]; m Apr. 13, 1868, JEREMIAH FOCHT, b July 20, 1838; d June 7, 1920 ; sJohn and Maria (Glase) Focht. Widow resides at Douglassville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

[49-1017] 1. Margaret, b Sept. 29, 1868; m Harry H. Pyott.
[49-1018a]1 2. Clinton, b Apr. 19, 1873; m 1. Hattie M. Kupp.

[49-1018b]                                                 [ 2. Sarah H. Keeley.

  1. Minnie, b Nov. 24, 1874; Douglassville, Pa.
    [49-1019] 4. Florence, b July 10, 1887; m Isaac C. Lee.

[49-434a] JOHN Y. WISE (WEISS), b Aug. 26, 1842; s Samuel and Catharine (Yorgey) Weiss

[49-125]; m Sept. 9, 1865, MARY ANN HOUCK, b Oct. 28, 1838; d Aug. 4, 1885; dau Peter and Mary

Ann (Hafer) Houck.

Children (3):

  1. Ida Rebecca, b Nov. 17, 1866; d July 10, 1869.

[49-1020] 2. Clara Catherine, b Aug. 12, 1870; m Oscar Smith.

[49-1021] 3. Howard H., b Nov. 20, 1872; m Hattie A. Frantz.

[49-434b] JOHN Y. WISE (WEISS), same as above, m 2d time, Aug. 5, 1886, MARY ANN HILL, Feb. 6, 1855; d Sept. 11, 1910; dau William and Henrietta (Bechtel) Hill. Blacksmith; res. 103 North 23rd St., Mount Penn, Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Eva Mae, b Oct. 3, 1887; 103 North 23d Street.

[49-443] WELLINGTON L. WISE, b Dec. 16, 1852; s William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-129]; m Feb. 7, 1880, ROSA ELLEN RHOADS, b May 12, 1857; dau Maberry A. and Mary Ann (Schaeffer) Rhoads [49-313]. Retired farmer; res. Stowe, Pa. (1919.)

Children (11):

[49-1022] 1. Mary, 1) May 28, 1881; m Liewellen Gilmer; Northmont, Pa.
[49-1023] 2. Wayne, b Oct. 3, 1883; m Mayme R. Mohr; Boyertown, Pa.
[49-1024] 3. Delilah, b Oct. 3, 1885; m Henry B. Francis; Birdsboro, Pa.
[49-1025] 4. Nora, b June 27, 1887; m William H. Wertz; Spencer, Nebr.
[49-1026] 5. Howard, b Mar. 20, 1889; m Mabel Larmny; Elverson, Pa.

  1. Carrie, b May 6, 1890; unm; Stowe, Pa.

[49-1028] 7. Annie, b Jan. 28, 1892; m Clay D. Brown; Oakbrook, Pa.
[49-1029] 8. Eva, b Aug. 24, 1894; m Earl D. Rhoads; Athol, Pa.

  1. Levene 1 twins, b 25, 1895; unm; Boyertown, Pa.
  2. Ella [ Stowe, Pa. [49-1030] 11. William J., b Oct. 25, 1897; m Alma Loose; Douglassville, Pa.

[ Unable to complete; letters unans.]

Howard Wise graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, in the Spring of 1914, from the Veterinary Dept. He began practice at Birdsboro and enjoyed good patronage until the outbreak of World War, when he enlisted for 5 years, left wife and child, as call for veterinarians became urgent and he sailed from Hoboken, Oct. 16, 1917. He served two years, part of the time with the Army of Occupation in Germany at Coblenz; at that time new diseases, heretofore unknown, broke out among horses and mules at Kripp Remount depot. Dr. Wise was ordered to use all possible means to stamp it out, and succeeded in doing so. The number of animals at Remount were 18,000. Dr. Wise returned to Elverson, November 29, 1919, where he has a large practice.

[49-444] AMANDA WISE, b Mar. 7, 1855; dau William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-

129]; m June 26, 1875, WILLIAM H. ROMICH, JR., b Aug. 7, ____________________________________ ; s John R. and Kathryn
(Hoffman) Romich. Farmer; res. Boyertown, Pa., R. D. No. 2. (1919.)

Children (10):

  1. Alfred, b Sept. 27, 1876; d Apr. 12, 1878.

[49-1031] 2. Rebecca, b June 29, 1879; m Samuel B. Moyer.
[49-1032] 3. William W. W., b Oct. 15, 1880; m Isabelle Carlin.

[49-1033] 4. Sallie, b Dec. 8, 1883; m William Earl Noble.
[49-1034] 5. Dora, b Aug. 27, 1885; m Irvin B. Wade.

 

758                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1035] 6. Irvin, b May 7, 1887; m Sallie Moyer.

  1. Walter, b May 15, 1889; d 14, 1890.
  2. Charles, b July 11, 1890; d 13, 1908.

[49-1036] 9. Mable, b Oct. 29, 1891; m William H. Weidner.

  1. Harry, b May 28, 1896; 5665 Belmar Terrace, W. Phila., Pa.

[49-445] IRWIN L. WISE, b May 7, 1860; d Mar. 25, 1900; s William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-129]; m Jan. 1, 1889, LENORA K. KAUFFMAN, b Sept. 15, 1862: dau George K. and Sarah (Fisher) Kauffman. Letter Carrier; widow became Mrs. David G. Gross; Monocacy. Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Hiester Warren, b Jan. 9, 1890; d 4, 1890.
  2. Leonard Earl, b 29, 1891; unm; Monocacy, Pa.

[49-446] JOHN HARVEY L. WISE, b Jan. 17, 1863; s William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-129]; m Oct. 27, 1888, MARY A. RHOADS, b July 19, 1866; dau Maberry A. and Mary Ann (Schaeffer) Rhoads [49-313]. Farmer; res. Douglassville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Alma Agatha, b Feb. 5, 1889; unm; Douglassville, Pa.
    [49-1037] 2. Ida Viola, b July 14, 1890; m Roy H. Schurr.
  2. Minnie Amelia, b 18, 1894; unm; Douglassville, Pa.
  3. Lloyd, b July 2, 1903.

[49 447] WARREN L. WISE, b July 24, 1866; s William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-129]; m ELLEN SPATZ, dau Jacob and Lydia (Tobias) Spatz. Res. Boyertown, Pa., R. D. No. 1.

Children (3):

  1. William J., 2. Edgar W., 3. Marion Naomi. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-448] ANNIE AGNES WISE, b May 15, 1870; dau William H. and Rebecca (Levengood) Wise [49-129];m Aug. 24, 1889, WILLIAM H. ADAMS, b Nov. 13, 1867; s Israel and Susan (Hartman) Adams. Cattle dealer; res. Esterly, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-1038] 1. Harry W., b Mar. 7, 1890; m Sara Y. Leininger.
[49-1039] 2. Ella M., b June 27, 1894; m Claude Seidel.

[49-449] JAMES MATHIAS, b May 24, 1855; s William H. and Maria (Moyer) Mathias [49-131]; m Sept. 21, 1878, HANNAH ROHRBACH, b Oct. 24, 1859. Farmer; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Morris R., b June 12, 1880; d July 14, 1880.

[49-1040] 2. Ida R., b Aug. 18, 1881; m William G. Gabel.

[49-1041] 3. Harry R., b Sept. 2, 1882; in Jennie Moyer; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-1042j 4. Maggie R., b July 14, 1885; m Reuben H. Yergey.

[49-1043] 5. Mamie R., b Aug. 10, 1892; m Edgar Bauer; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-450] EMELINE MATHIAS, b Nov. 13,__________ ; dau William H. and Maria (Moyer) Mathias

[49-131]; m HENRY WOLFGANG, b Oct. 12, __________ ; s Mitchell and Marie (Dotterer) Wolfgang. Laborer; res. Boyertown, Pa. R. D. No. 3. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Morris, b 2, ________ ; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-1044] 2. Lillie, b May 16, ___________ ; m Cyrus Moyer; Boyertown, Pa.

  1. Elsie, b June 23, _______ ; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-451] MAHLON M. MATHIAS, b Feb. 22, 1861; s William H. and Maria (Moyer) Mathias [49-131]; m Jan. 23, 1888, MARY REICHARD, b May 11, 1867; dau William and Mary (Rohrbach) Reichard. Res. Sassamansville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-1045] 1. Howard, b July 1, 1888; m Mamie R. Meek.

  1. Edwin, b 26, 1890; Barto, Pa.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             759

[49-1046] 3. Minerva, b Sept. 12, 1891; m Lawrence B. Yoder.
[49-1047] 4. Herbert, b Jan. 23, 1893; m Annie Renninger.
[49-1048] 5. Mary, b Nov. 6, 1895; m Raymond K. Erb.

[49-452] SARAH MATHIAS, b Oct. 25, 1867; dau William H. and Maria (Moyer) Mathias [49-

131]; m Jan. 26, 1889, JOHN RHOADS, b Sept. 15, 1867; d June 24, 1907; s Hiram and Mary A.

(Houck) Rhoads. Farmer; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (6):

[49-1049] 1. Edwin M., b July 5, 1889; m Iva May Miller.

  1. Wayne M., b July 13, 1891; unm; Boyertown, Pa.
    [49-1050] 3. Norman M., b Nov. 18, 1893; m Anna C. Grabert.
  2. Lloyd M., b May 1, 1900; d 9, 1915.
  3. Gertrude M., b Sept. 28, 1902.
  4. Lester M., b 19, 1907.

[49-454] SALLIE MATHIAS, b Sept. 8, 1876; dau Jonathan and Hannah (Bans) Mathias [49-132]; m June 14, 1902, ALVIN L. OBERHOLTZER, b Oct. 17, 1873; s Joseph and Esther (Landis) Ober-holtzer. Miller; res. Ironbridge, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Earl, b 17, 1904.
  2. Esther, b June 11, 1906.
  3. Paul, b 1, 1908.

[49-460] MARY SCHNEIDER, b Jan. 19. ; dau Philip and Sarah (Mathias) Schneider

[49-134]; m May 27, 1893, MILTON KLINE, b July 10, _ ; s Magnes and Henrietta Kline.

Shoe manufacturer; res. 1739 Turner St., Allentown, Pa. (1919.)
Children (4):

[49-1051] 1. Philip N., b Nov. 17,____________ m Mildred Sterner; 225 S. 14th St., Allentown.

  1. John M., b Aug. 13, _______ ;
  2. Willard J., b June 11, _______ ; unm.
  3. Dorothy M., b Oct. 7, ________ ;

[49-461] ANNE SCHNEIDER, b Aug. 10, 1876; dau Philip and Sarah (Mathias) Schneider [49­134]; m Dec. 7, 1905, HOWARD FORREST WEAVER, b May 7, 1879; s Nathan F. and Julia S. Weaver. Shoe manufacturer; res. 108 North 13th St., Allentown, Pa. (1919.) No issue.

[49-464] CHARLES HAFER, b Apr. 3, 1874; s David and Esther (Mathias) Hafer [49-135]; m Dec. 9, 1899, SYLVANIA S. LUDWIG, b Nov. 27, 1881. Farmer; res. Stony Creek Mills, Pa. (1919.) Children (9):

  1. Ralph, b June 24, 1900.
  2. Arthur, b Sept. 1, 1902.
  3. Lloyd, b 22, 1904.
  4. Oscar, b 5, 1906.
  5. Lawrence, b May 25, 1909.
  6. Carrol, b July 29, 1911.
  7. Allen, b Aug. 6, 1913.
  8. Leon, b 13, 1916.
  9. Chester, b Apr. 10, 1918; d 10, 1918.

[49-470] JEREMIAH LEVENGOOD, b Aug. 21, 1821; d Oct. 21, 1889; s John and Hannah (Yo-

cum) Levengood [49-136]; m Jan. 9, 1848, LUCY ANN SHIREY, b Feb. 21, 1830; d Sept. 7, 1906.

Laborer; res. Monocacy, Pa. (1921).

Children (10):

  1. John S., b Oct. 18, 1848; d Feb. 19, 1849.

[49-1051.1] 2. Mary Ann S., b Nov. 17, 1850; m Augustus Rhoads; Monocacy, Pa.

  1. Wellington S., b Aug. 5, 1852; d Aug. 23, 1852.

[49-1051.2] 4. Rebecca S., b Feb. 5, 1853; d Feb. 7, 1920; m William Drumheller.

 

760                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1052] 5. William S., b Nov. 27, 1855; m Emma H. Moyer.

  1. Saloma S., b 20, 1857; d Apr. 5, 1858.
  2. Samuel S., b 7, 1859; d Dec. 2, 1891.
    [49-1052.1] 8. Hannah S., b Jan. 22, 1862; m James Schearer.
  3. Ella S., b 10, 1866; d July 5, 1885.

[49-1052.2] 10. Emma S., b Sept. 12, 1868; m Joseph Reitnauer.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete. Data by Mrs. Reitnauer.]

[49-471] LAVINIA LEVENGOOD, dau John and Hannah (Yocum) Levengood [49-136]; In JOHN

SCHANTZ.

Children (2):

[49-1053] 1. Mahlon, ____ ; Baurnstown, or Birdsboro, Pa.

[49-1054] 2. Charles, b July 13, 1858; m Edith Hartranft.

[No further data.]

[49-472] MARY LEVENGOOD, b in Monacacy, Pa.; dau John and Hannah (Yocum) Levengood [49-136]; m DANIEL SHIERY; buried at Amityville, Pa. No issue. [No further data.]

[49-473] CATHARINE LEVENGOOD, b May 13, 1832; d July 1, 1901; dau John and Hannah (Yocum) Levengood [49-136]; m JOHN N. SCHIERY, b Dec. 8, 1825.

Children (9):

[49-1055] 1. John, b Dec. 11, 1855; m_________

[49-1056] 2. Hannah, b July 21, 1857; m Irwin Kline; Monocacy, Pa.

  1. Peter, b Feb. 7, 1859; d in infancy.

[49-1057] 4. Amos, b Apr. 2, 1861; d Aug. 1, 1910; m____

[49-1058] 5. Katherine, b Dec. 31, 1862; m James Kline; Monocacy, Pa.
[49-1059] 6. Annie, b June 8, 1865; m Calvin Horner.

  1. Elmira, b Jan. 16, 1868; unm.

[49-1060] 8. Hunzinger, b June 23, 1870; m________

[49-1061] 9. Lily, b Nov. 21, 1873; m Ed Moser; Pottstown, Pa.

[Data from Mrs. Reitnauer and William Levengood. Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-474] GEORGE LEVENGOOD, s John and Hannah (Yocum) Levengood [49-136]; m SARAH

REIDER.

One child:

[49-1062] Hannah, m Clem Russell, dec; Pottstown, Pa. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-475] PETER B. LEVENGOOD, s Peter and Rebecca Levengood [49-137]; m MARY E.

________ . His will was prob. Apr. 21, 1913, wife Mary, sole legatee and executrix. [Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-476] CHRISTINA LEVENGOOD, b Mar., 1840; d Mar. 10, 1909; dau Isaac and Lauretta (Harner) Levengood [49-137.1]; m 1864, CHARLES RAHN; d Aug., 1892; s Jacob and Ann (Ludwig) Rahn. Tailor; res. Douglassville, Pa.

Children (9):

.1. Edwin, b June 25, 1865; d May, 1875.

[49-1063] 2. Charles, b Jan. 10, 1867; in Kathryn Breitenstein.

[49-1064] 3. Anna, b July 2, 1868; m Morton Seigman; 707 Reeder St., Easton, Pa.

[49-1065] 4. Clara, b Sept. 1, 1869; m Harry Sculthorpe; 585 E. Haines St., Gtn., Phila., Pa.

  1. Ashton, b Oct. 24, 1871; Birdsboro, Pa.
  2. Bertha, b Sept. 14, 1874; d Dec. 31, 1914.

[49-1066] 7. Susan, b Sept. 12, 1878; m Monroe Ladley.

  1. Newton, b May 22, 1876; Douglassville, Pa.

[49-1067] 9. Jennie, b Mar. 27, 1882; m Robert Christy; 706 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., Pa.

[Letters not ans.; unable to complete.]

[49-480] WILLIAM ANDREW HARTRANFT, b July 9, 1838; d July 26, 1911; s Henry C. and

Elizabeth (Buch) Hartranft [49-138a]; m________

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES              761

Children (2):

[49-1068] 1. Berton A., m__________ ; Hollins, Ala.

[49-1069] 2. George Andrew, m__________ ; St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, La.

[Letters ret.; no further data.]

[49-481] JEFFERSON HARTRANFT, b Aug. 12, 1840; d June 4, 1865; s Henry C. and Elizabeth (Buch) Hartranft [49-138a]: m CRISSIE LOVINA HUTCHINSON, b Jan. 25, 1845; d Nov. 6, 1901.

One child:

[49-1070] Cora May, b Jan. 13, 1865; d Dec. 23, 1912; m George Kerstetter.

[49-482] URIAH CONRAD HARTRANFT, b May 16, 1844; d Aug. 6, 1906; s Henry C., and Eliza­beth (Buch) Hartranft [49-138a]; m July 26, 1877, MARGARET I. BENNETT, b Nov. 12, 1858; dau Moreny and Eleanor (Weaver) Bennett. Attorney-at-law; res. St. Charles Hotel, Galveston, Texas.

Uriah Hartranft enlisted in 8th Reg., Co. D., 7th Pa. Cavalry, Civil War; promoted to Major; was born at Delaware Run, Pa., near River Church.

[49-483] MARY ELLEN HARTRANFT, b May 28, 1847; d Apr. 20, 1906; dau Henry C. and Eliza­beth (Buch) Hartranft [49-138a]; m JOHN FOX NICELY, b Feb. 2, 1843; d Apr. 5, 1910.

Children (8):

  1. Urban Luther, b Nov. 25, 1869; d Oct. 26, 1902.

[49-1071] 2. Alberta Maude, b Apr. 22, 1871; m George Hanner.

[49-1072] 3. Rebecca Elizabeth, b Oct. 8, 1873; d July 14, 1907; m John Rolland Fullmer.

[49-1073] 4. Joseph H., m Carrie Harris.

[49-1074] 5. Mary, m Howard Traub.

[49-1075] 6. George W., m Harriet E. Weigle.

  1. Charles, Sunbury, Pa.
  2. Blanche, unm; Montoursville, Pa.

[49-484] SARAH ELLA HARTRANFT, b June 30, 1850; dau Henry C. and Elizabeth (Buch) Hartranft [49-138a]; m Nov. 14, 1872, GEORGE STAUFFER, b Mar. 1, 1846. Res. Dewart, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

[49-1076] 1. John, b Oct. 2, 1873; m Mrs. Annie I. Howell.

  1. George Cloyd, b July 21, 1880; d Apr. 27, 1907.

[49-1077] 3. Bert Forrest, b May 4, 1883; d Mar. 25, 1914; m Myrtle R. Lyster.

[49-485] VINNETTA J. HARTRANFT, b July 25, 1857 ;•dau Henry C. and Jane (Bartlow) Hart-ranft [49-138b]; m Dec. 14, 1786, JOHN R. HEINEY, b May 18, 1856; s John A. and Rebecca (Hagen-buch) Heiney. Decorator and painter; res. Montoursville, Pa. (1918.) John R. Heiney is said to be a descendant of the German Poet, Heine.

Children (5):

  1. Cresswell Ammon, b Sept. 7, 1877; d Feb. 28, 1881.
    [49-1078] 2. Evelyn Jane, b Mar. 5, 1879; m Wilbur H. Fleck.
    [49-1079] 3. Charles Ward, b Mar. 24, 1881; m Mabel Follmer.
    [49-1080] 4. J. Lee Roy, b Apr. 30, 1883; m S. Lizzie Fulton.
    [49-1081] 5. Bertha Mary, b Mar. 24, 1885; in Gibson G. Antes.

[49-486] SAMUEL CLOYD HARTRANFT, b Aug. 19, 1859; s Henry C. and Jane (Bartlow) Hart-ranft [49-138b; m Aug. 11, 1897, MABELLE M. GRIFFIN, b May 4, 1876; dau Samuel J. and Mary A. (Reynolds) Griffin. Prof. and lecturer; was member of Collins Expedition to Brazil in 1877. Res. Fullerton, Cal. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Glenn, b Dec. 3, 1901.
  2. Mary Margaret, b 6, 1913.

[49-487] CHARLES WARD HARTRANFT, b Jan. 18, 1861; s Henry C. and Jane (Bartlow) Hartranft [49-138b] ; m Jan. 28, 1885, IDA MAY HOFFMAN, b Oct. 15, 1865; dan George and Mary (Moyer) Hoffman. Carpenter and farmer; res. Watsontown, Pa. (1918.)

 

762                          GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

Children (5):

[49-1082] 1.. Minnie May, b Oct. 28, 1885; m John W. Fogelman.
[49-1083] 2. Edith Pearl, b July 3, 1887; m Arthur E. Stahl.
[49-1084] 3. George Ward, b Jan. 10, 1891; m Julia A. Elliott.

  1. Fuller Derr, b 17, 1893; U. S. A., Battery A, 310th F. A., Camp Meade, Md.
  2. Lawrence Uriah, b Jan. 17, 1898; Watsontown, Pa.

[49-488] HARRY ELLWOOD HARTRANFT, b Nov. 5, 1871; s Henry C. and Jane (Bartlow) Hartranft [49-138b]; m July 27, 1911, MARTHA ANNA WOLFGRAM, b Mar. 14, 1885; dau August and Amelia (Schmilling) Wolfgram. Plumber; res. Groton, South Dakota. (1918.)

One child: Cloyd Ellwood, b Aug. 27, 1916.

[49-489] CLARISSA HARTRANFT, b May 28, 1836; d June 24, 1908; dau Conrad and Elizabeth

(Branthoner) Hartranft [49-139]; m WILLIAM PATTERSON.

One child: Florence Olive, b July 4, 1877; d June 14, 1910.

The wife of Rev. Richter of Milton, Pa., formerly of Reading, Pa., is said to be a granddaughter of Conrad Hartranft. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-490] REV. HENRY CLINTON MOYER, I) Oct. 14, 1836; d Sept. 24, 1908; s John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140] ; m Dec. 24, 1863, ELIZABETH CRAMER, b Aug. 7, 1843; dau John and Rachael (Tallman) Cramer. Minister; res. of widow 71 N. Main St., Geneva, N. Y. (1918.) Henry C. Moyer was a veteran of the Civil War. Jennie Moyer is a missionary, sent out by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church.

Children (3):

[49-1085] 1. Mary Frances, b Mar. 5, 1865; m Seymour C. Ketchum.

  1. Jennie, b Dec. 31, 1866; Calcutta, India.

[49-1086] 3. Wilson C., b Apr. 19, 1871; m Grace Williams.

[49-491] HARRIET N. MOYER, b Aug. 11, 1840; d Feb. 11, 1913; dau John S. and Mary M.

(Hartranft) Moyer [49-140]; m Oct. 29, 1876, WARREN W. RANSOM, b Nov. 14, 1830; d Oct. 30,

1915; s William and Rhoda (Pails) Ransom.

One child:

[49-1087] Emma, b Mar. 9, 1878; d June 15, 1901; m Albert W. Smith.

[49-492a] DR. DANIEL VALENTINE MOYER, b Sept. 2, 1842; d Nov. 9, 1910; s John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140] ; m Oct. 12, 1865, JULIA L. WEIGEL, b July 27, 1844; d May 3, 1891. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Sadie R., b 27, 1867; d July 5, 1867.
  2. Mildred B., b June 20, 1868; d May 10, 1870.
  3. Charles H., b 17, 1869; d Apr. 17, 1870.
  4. Lillian , b Sept. 27, 1871; d Aug. 30, 1875.

[49-492b] DR. DANIEL VALENTINE MOYER, same as above, 'in 2d time, Nov. 15, 1894, IDA M. COOK, b Dec. 15, 1865. Physician; res. Maryland Line, Md. (1918.)

[49-493] SARAH MOYER, b Nov. 29, 1844; dau John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-

140]; m Dec. 12, 1882, WILLIAM E. CRANE, b_ ; d June 12, 1900. Widow res. 901 Second
St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.) No issue.

[49-494] AARON JOSEPH MOYER, b Jan. 25, 1847; d Oct. 23, 1916; s John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140] ; m Aug. 6, 1873, REBECCA WEAVER, b Oct. 9, 1853; dau Peter S. and Anna (Bowman) Weaver. Bookkeeper; widow res. 1128 N. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio. (1918.)

Children (4):

[49-1088] 1. Aaron Joseph, b May 27, 1874; m Zenaide L. Staples.

[49-1089] 2. F. Hughes, b Jan. 12, 1876; m Frastie Paxson; Johnstown, Pa.

  1. Rebecca, b Sept. 21, 1879; 1128 North Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio. [49-1090] 4. Frederick Weaver, b Dec. 7, 1881; m Hester Ann Orr.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OR THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             763

[49-495] MARTHA E. MOYER, b Oct. 1, 1851; dau John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer

[49-140]; in Dec. 26, 1872, GEORGE H. HOPFER, b Dec. 4, 1850; s John G. and Katherine (Lutz)

Hopfer. Teamster; res. South Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (6):

[49-1091] 1. Lizzie E., b Mar. 28, 1873; m James L. Buck.

  1. Frank L., b May 22, 1876; d Aug. 24, 1898.

[49-1092] 3. Harry G., b July 16, 1878; m Eva M. Lesker.

  1. Howard, b June 9, 1880; d Sept. 4, 1880.

[49-1093] 5. Cloyd F., b Mar. 21, 1885; m Elizabeth M. Thompson.

  1. Helen S., b July 4, 1887; d June 14, 1910.

[49-496] MARY EMMA MOYER, b Dec. 3, 1853; dau John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140]; m Mar. 6, 1876, JEREMIAH M. CORNWELL, b Apr. 15, 1859. Res. 901 Second St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Thomas H., b May 26, 1891; U. S. A., Camp Gordon, Ga.
  2. Ruth E., b 12, 1892; d July 19, 1893.

[49-1094] 3. Esther H., b Sept. 16, 1894; m 0. Leonard Nichols.
4. Daniel M., b May 21, 1896.

[49-497] REV. JOHN C. B. MOYER, b Oct. 20, 1856; s John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140] ; m Nov. 6, 1878, ZILPHA E. HAVERLY, b Aug. 6, 1859; dau William D. and Olive M. (Corbin) Haverly. Clergyman; res. North Towanda, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

[49-1095]   1. William Howard, b Mar. 24, 1883; m Elsie E. Davis.
2. Ethel Gladys, b May 21, 1893.

[49-498] DR. FRANK L. MOYER, b July 2, 1859; s John S. and Mary M. (Hartranft) Moyer [49-140]; m Jan. 1, 1886, JULIA C. BENNETT, b Jan. 16, 1861. Physician; res. Williamsport, Pa. No issue. (1918.) [No further data.]

[49-499] LUCINDA JANE HARTRANFT, b Apr. 16, 1842; d Mar. 31, 1916; dau John B. and Mary (Doctor) Hartranft [49-141]; m Jan. 11, 1872, THOMAS DARRY, b Jan. 11, 1844; d July 12, 1905. (1920.)

Children (3):

[49-1096] 1. Mary Myrtle, b June 19, 1873; m E. D. Brooks.
[49-1097] 2. John William, b Dec. 19, 1875; m Maud E. Long.
[49-1098] 3. Harry Lee, b Nov. 23, 1878; m Jennie G. Keller.

[49-500] JACOB ANDREW HARTRANFT, b Sept. 18, 1843; d July 14, _____________________ ; s John B. and

Mary (Doctor) Hartranft [49-141]; m IZA MAY WRIGHT.

Children (2):

[49-1099] 1. John Leon, b Apr. 8, 1887; m Kate Wilhelmina Kelly.

[49-1099.1] 2. Ada Mary,_________ ; m_________ Rogers; 510 26th St., Altoona, Pa.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-501] EMMA CAROLINE HARTRANFT, b Feb. 18, 1847; d Dec. 11, 1916; dau John B. and Mary (Doctor) Hartranft [49-141] ; m NORMAN SANDERS. Res. 1015 Canal St., Three Rivers, Mich. (1918.)

Children (8):

  1. Charles; 404 Eighth St., Three Rivers, Mich.
  2. Bertie Melvin; South Bend, Ind.
  3. Edward; Three Rivers, Mich.
  4.  
  5. John; South Bend, Ind.

[49-1099.2] 6. Cora Bell, m ________ Silvers.

 

764                          GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1099.3] 7. Nora Ellen, m_________ Nivison; 1015 Canal St., Three Rivers, Mich.

  1. Margaret.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-502] CORDELIA ANGELINE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 21, 1850; dau John B. and Mary (Doctor) Hartranft [49-141]; m Feb. 28, 1883, GEORGE WILLIAM MAURER, b June 16, 1854; s Fred and Kate (Linderman) Maurer. Tinner and metal worker; res. 1044 South Second St., Elkhart, Ind. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Earl John, b Dec. 4, 1886; d Apr. 30, 1889.
  2. Harry Hartranft, b Aug. 30, 1888; unm; Elkhart, Ind.

[49-504] JOHN MELVIN HARTRANFT, b May 16, 1860; s John B. and Mary (Doctor) Hart-ranft [49-141] ; m Sept. 3, 1886, HANNAH ELIZABETH BERTCH, b July 12, 1868; dau Jacob Bertch. Shop laborer; res. 1151 Willowdale Ave., Elkhart, Ind. (1918.)

Children (9):

[49-1100] 1. Pearl May, b June 19, 1887; m C. Davis; Elkhart, Ind.
[49-1101] 2. Frank L., b Dec. 1, 1889; m Gertrude Tyler; Elkhart, Ind.
[49-1102] 3. Edward Orville, b Feb. 14, 1893; m May Ordway.

  1. Charles Wallace, b Jan. 17, 1895; d Jan. 16, 1915.

[49-1103] 5. Thomas Melvin, b Jan. 21, 1897; 771 Florence Eldridge; 928 Gordon St., Elkhart, Ind.

  1. Maynard Wilmer, b Jan. 28, 1899; Elkhart, Ind.
  2. Leon Harry, b Sept. 7, 1902.
  3. Walter Raymond, b 24, 1905.
  4. Violet Madaline, b Aug. 19, 1909.

[No further data obtainable.]

[49-505] EFFIE ANN HARTRANFT, b Aug. 9, 1857; dau William and Phebe (Derr) Hartranft [49-142]; m Feb. 27, 1879, TIMOTHY OLIVER RENN, b Mar. 25, 1854; s Barnard and Kathryn (Focht) Renn. Farmer; res. Turbot ville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (5):

[49-1104]   1. Walter Hartranft, b Sept. 2, 1880; m Olive Myrtle Bell.
2. Raymond Francis, b Apr. 20, 1882; d Jan. 31, 1888.

  1. Daughter, b June 28, 1885; d June 28, 1885.

[49-1105] 4. Phebe May, b July 3, 1888; d Oct. 24, 1918; m Earle L. Renn.

  1. Melville, b Apr. 18, 1890; d May 20, 1890.

[49-506] MARTHA WASHINGTON HARTRANFT, b Sept. 26, 1860; dau William and Phebe (Derr) Hartranft [49-142]; m Feb. 2, 1882, SMITH W. OPP, b June 25, 1857; s George S. Opp. Res. 118 New St., Muncy, Pa. (1918.)

Children (8):

[49-1106]   1. Edna, b Apr. 22, 1883; in Levi D. Colley.
2. George Smith, b July 22, 1884.

[49-1106.1] 3. Effie, b May 4, 1887; m C. Frank Hoyer.

[49-507] MARY ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b Nov. 8, 1844; d May 16, 1911; dau Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143] ; m Jan. 11, 1877, DAVID H. BLACK, b July 21, 1847; d Mar. 2, 1917; s John and Sally Ann (Rose) Black. (1918.)

One child:

[49-1107] Elsie Irene, b Aug. 24, 1884; in Howard H. Sallada.

[49-508] JOSEPH W. HARTRANFT, b May 19, 1846; d Aug. 25, 1909; s Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143]; 771 Dec. 28, 1871, ELMIRA R. LITTLE, b June 21, 1847; d June 3, 1913; dau Joseph and Louise (Arms) Little. (1918.)

Children (6):

[49-1108] 1. Mina Edith, b Oct. 1, 1872; m Charles B. Myers.
[49-1109] 2. Mertie Melvina, b Apr. 27, 1874; m Marshall Carson.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                           765

[49-1110] 3. Wilbert Flack, b Feb. 16, 1881; in Julia Dykins.

[49-1111] 4. Lola Louise, b Sept. 9, 1882; m Frank Wilson.

[49-1112] 5. Guyan Cameron, b Apr. 21, 1886; m Bertha Shoup.

  1. Joseph Luther, b Mar. 24, 1890; unm; Lieut. at Camp Hill, Newport News, Va.

[49-509] ALICE W. HA.RTRANFT, b Mar. 30, 1848; dau Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hart-ranft [49-143] ; m Dec. 23, 1867, SAMUEL B. SPROUT, b Dec. 26, 1844; d Feb. 5, 1916; s Ariel B. and Julia A. (Bergstrasser) Sprout. Engineer; res. 507 N. Grier St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Samuel B. Sprout served in Co. D., 7th Pa. Cavalry, in Civil War, full time.

Children (4):

[49-1113] 1. Julia A., b Nov. 15, 1869; m F. J. Schmoyer.
149-1114] 2. Carrie B., b Oct. 3, 1871; m Ernest W. Gernerd.
[49-1115] 3. Edward W., b Feb. 16, 1873; m Martha M. Schoch.

  1. Linton H., b Feb. 9, 1897; unm; 507 N. Grier St., Williamsport, Pa.

[49-510] EMILY A. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 12, 1849; d Mar. 11, 1919; dau Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143] ; m BARKLEY HORNER. Res. Woodbridge, Va. (1918.)

Children (16):

  1. Uriah H., b 24, 1875; unm; 1262 41/2 St., S. W., Wash., D. C.
  2. William K., b May 7, 1877;
  3. Rebe M., b June 15, 1878;
    [49-1116] 4. Nellie S., b July 14, 1880; m J. B. Arnold.
  4. Clarence V., b Dec. 8, 1881.
  5. Simon C., b Nov. 5, 1883; dec.

[49-1116.1] 7. Lucy A., b Jan. 16, 1885; m Charles A. Nylen.

[49-1117] 8. Margaret E., b May 5, 1886; m W. H. Allen.

  1. Kate, b Mar. 10, 1887; unm.

[49-1118] 10. Dora May, b May 15, 1888; d Oct. 30, 1918; in T. Powell Davis.

  1. Isaac 1                                  { dec.
  2. Barkley triplets, b July 10, 1889;
  3. Oliver 1                      
  4. Emma, b 3, 1891; dec.

[49-1119] 15. Julia C., b Apr. 9, 1892; m James F. Thompson.

[49-1120] 16. Lola I., b July 19, 1895; m Wilton Carrick.

[49-511] ELNORA V. HARTRANFT, b July 23, 1852; d July 21, 1888; dau Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143] ; m Dec. 23, 1886, WALTER S. OPP, b Jan. 20, 1861; s Thomas and Margaret (McCormick) Opp. Farmer; res. Woodbridge, Va. No issue. (1918.)

[49-512] CLARENCE CLAUDEOUS HARTRANFT, b Feb. 25, 1856; d Nov. 19, 1908; s Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143]; m Jan. 18, 1882, MARY ELIZABETH HEBERLING, b Feb. 27, 1863; dau Samuel and Mary (Mariah) Heberling. Blacksmith; res. 55 Green St., Muncy, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

[49-1121] 1. Bertha, b Nov. 15, 1887; m Albert Hafer.

[49-1122] 2. Mary, b Nov. 16, 1896; m Fred C. Bosch; 293 Lexington Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

  1. Emily, b 1, 1900; 55 Green St., Muncy, Pa.
  2. Andrew, b Dec. 13, 1903; unm; Muncy, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-513] SIMON CAMERON HARTRANFT, b Nov. 5, 1858; s Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49-143] ; m Mar. 6, 1885, MATTIE BITLER, b 1865; d Feb. 21, 1904.

Children (2):

  1. Louella G.; Jerseytown, Pa.
  2. Susan B., Columbia, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

 

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[49-514] HARRY C. METZGER b Oct. 5, 1860; s Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hartranft [49­143] ; m Dec. 22, 1887, HATTIE A. STROBERT, b Nov. 9, 1862; dau William and Angelica (Hotch­kiss) Strobert. Farmer; res. Woodbridge, Va. (1918.)

Harry C. Metzger was adopted by his uncle and aunt, William and Lucy (Doctor) Metzger; for this reason his name was changed from Hartranft to Metzger.

Children (3):

[49-1123] 1. Elmer C., b May 21, 1889; m Hattie I. Young.

  1. Arthur W., b June 12, 1892.
  2. Angelica A., b 1, 1897.

[49-515] SAMUEL A. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 24, 1867; s Samuel and Amanda M. (Doctor) Hart-ranft [49-143] ; m Mar. 6, 1890, LULU M. SMITH, b Aug. 21, 1872; dau Henry and Hannah (Runyan). Smith. Hammerman in tank building; res. Montgomery, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

[49-1124] 1. Paul S., b July 31, 1897; m Mary M. Gardner.

  1. Martha I., b Nov. 21, 1901.
  2. Orville W., b 27, 1904.
  3. William, b Sept. 31, 1911; d 31, 1911.

[49-516] MARY ANN SAEGER, b July 13, 1854; d Mar. 1, 1907; dau Joseph and Elizabeth (Hart-ranft) Saeger [49-144]; m Dec. 28, 1882, SAMUEL APP, b Dec. 30, 1847; s Frederick and Susanna (Hess) App. Bookkeeper; res. 539 Market St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Susan Elizabeth, b July 12, 1884; 654 Centre St., Williamsport, Pa.
  2. Helen Rebecca, b June 29, 1886; 551 W. 170th St., New York, N. Y.
  3. Florence Caroline, b 5, 1889; 567 Bourse Bldg., Phila., Pa.
  4. George Saeger, b Nov. 11, 1894; 15 Service Co., Signal Corps; Ft. Leavenworth, Kans. Y. M. C. A. Post.

[49-517] DR. GEORGE SAEGER, b Sept. 9, 1852; d Nov. 21, 1916; s Joseph and Elizabeth (Hart-ranft) Saeger [49-144]; m Mar. 29, 1877, JOSEPHINE WALLACE BUBB, b Jan. 23, 1855; dau John and Josephine (Bastian) Bubb. Physician and druggist; res. Montoursville, Pa. No issue. (1918.)

[49-518] REBECCA CAROLINE SAEGER, b Aug. 11, 1856; d July 8, 1911; dau Joseph and Eliza­beth (Hartranft) Saeger [49-144] ; m Feb. 18, 1892, OTIS EDWARD BENDER, b Mar. 20, 1869; s Jesse and Mary Jane (Reader) Bender. Carpenter; res. Montgomery, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):                                                                  •

  1. Joseph Paul, b Dec. 30, 1894; 6 Kellog St., Buffalo, N. Y.
  2. Otis Edward, b Oct. 23, 1897; 732 Tucker St., Williamsport, Pa.
  3. Lawrence Wilbur, b Nov. 18, 1900; 417 E. Fourth St., Wilmington, Del.

[4,-519] ANDREW JUDSON HARTRANFT, b Dec. 7, 1852; d May 18, 1913; s Joseph and Jane E. (Tomb) Hartranft [49-145] ; m Feb. 5, 1880, MARY ALICE HARTMAN. Res. 48 Ross St., Williams­port, Pa. No heirs. (1917.)

[Letters unans.; further data unobtainable; unable to verify.]

[49-520a] WILLIAM HENRY HARTRANFT, b Feb. 23, 1859; d Sept. 17, 1910; s Joseph and Jane E. (Tomb) Hartranft [49-145]; m Dec. 11, 1881, CYNTHIA CAMPBELL, b Oct. 23, 1859; d Mar. 5, 1894.

Children (4):

  1. Alfred Byron, b Oct. 10, 1882; d Feb. 21, 1890.

[49-1126] 2. Mary Jane, b Jan. 4, 1884; in Wallace Wolf ; have four children; Main St., Jersey Shore,

Pa.

  1. Charles Thomas, b Aug. 3, 1886; d Jan. 30, 1900.
  2. Edwin Chester, b 18, 1890; d Mar. 3, 1894.

[49-520b] WILLIAM HENRY HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 3, 1896, ROSE B. WOLCOTT, b Aug. 8, 1869; d May 16, 1905.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 767

Children (5):

  1. Almira Leon, b 8, 1898.
  2. Joseph William, b 11, 1901; U. S. Navy.
  3. Theodore Roosevelt, b 25, 1902; d Oct. 31, 1906.
  4. Twins, stillborn, May 13, 1905.

[49-520c] WILLIAM HENRY HARTRANFT, same as above, m 3rd time, Sept. 20, 1906, MRS. RACHEL EMMA CRUSE CLARK, b July 26, 1867. [No further data.]

[49-521] JOSEPH ARTHUR HARTRANFT, b Apr. 7, 1861; s Joseph and Jane E. (Tomb) Hart-ranft [49-145] ; m Apr. 20, 1893, ELLA MARY RAMSEY, b May 25, 1871. Verona, Pa. (1917.) Children (4):

  1. Howard E., b Jan. 12, 1894.
  2. Harriet May, b Oct. 22, 1895; d Nov. 12, 1905.
  3. Frances Anna, b Nov. 21, 1897.
  4. Esther Ruth, b Apr. 2, 1904.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-522] ANNA MAY HARTRANFT, b Mar. 23, 1867; dau Joseph and Jane E. (Tomb) Hart-ranft [49-145] ; m Sept. 9, 1896, HARRY GRANT STARRETT, b Sept. 21, 1866; s William Seville and Mary Ann (Custard) Starrett. Carpenter; res. 1128 Thompson St., Jersey Shore, Pa. No issue. (1918.)

[49-523a] EDWARD TOMB HARTRANFT, b Apr. 29, 1871; d Aug. 2, 1918; s Joseph and Jane E. (Tomb) Hartranft [49-145] ; m Jan. 9, 1901, JANE ELLEN GRIER, b July 17, 1869; d Aug. 30, 1901. No issue.

[49-523b] EDWARD TOMB HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Mar. 22, 1905, CARDIE EMERT, b Feb. 10, 1872. Edward Tomb Hartranft was drowned in trying to rescue his son Judson. Children (2):

  1. Kathryn May, b July 23, 1906.
  2. Judson Emert, b 20, 1908; d Aug. 2, 1918 (drowned).
    [Letters unans.; no further data.]

[49-524] MARY LEANDA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 4, 1857; dau Andrew J. and Isabella (Reeser)

Hartranft [49-146]; m Jan. 23, 1879, GEORGE CALHOUN McKEE, b Oct. 6, 1852; d Jan. 23, 1912.

Farmer; widow res. Turbotville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

[49-1127] 1. Mary Belle, b Aug. 6, 1887; m Hugh D. Barr.

  1. Florence Hartranft, b May 25, 1894; d Sept. 17, 1894.

[49-525] HARRY JUDSON HARTRANFT, b June 1, 1858; s Andrew J. and Isabella (Reeser) Hartranft [49-146]; m June 6, 1889, ALACE JOHNSON, b Dec. 23, 1865; dau Silas W. and Saria E. (Smith) Johnson. Miller; res. Bellefonte, Pa. (1920.) Harry J. Hartranft served as Pres. of Hartranft Family Association for a number of years.

Children (2):

  1. Helen M., b Mar. 8, 1891; d 10, 1912.
    [49-1128] 2. Horace Jackson, b Jan. 12, 1893; m Grace H. Crawford.

[49-526] FLORENCE McCLELLA HARTRANFT, b July 23, 1862; d June 9, 1917; dau Andrew J.

and Isabella (Reeser) Hartranft [49-146]; m Oct., 1886, HARRY GAUGER, b Aug. 3, 1861; s Nichlos

and Sarah (Fox) Gauger. Carpenter; res. Watsontown, Pa. (1918.)

Children (5):

[49-1129] 1. Ruth M., b May 1, 1887; m J. Watson Moltz.

  1. Homer Andrew, b 19, 1888; 109th Field Artillery, Headquarters Co., A. E. F.

[49-1130] 3. Lera Belle, b Sept. 28, 1893; m John E. Krug.

  1. Florence Rae, b Feb. 2, 1900; Watsontown, Pa.
  2. Lester Hartranft, b June 27, 1902; 307th Cavalry, Del Rio, Texas.

 

768                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-527] LIZZIE JANE HARTRANFT, b May 30, 1864; d Jan. 20, 1903; dau Andrew J. and Isa­bella (Reeser) Hartranft [49-146]; m Dec. 21, 1884, THEODORE YEAGER, b Sept. 24, 1854; s William and Mary (Fetterman) Yeager. Machinist; res. Scranton, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

[49-1131] I. Ralph Hartranft, b Feb. 17, 1886; m Anna M. Simons; Scranton, Pa.

[49-1132] 2. Vera Margaret, b Jan. 31, 1894; m Thomas P. Farrell.

[49-1133] 3. Judson T., b Aug. 26, 1896; m Emma K. Still.

[49-528] PHILIP F. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 5, 1858; s George W. and Catharine (Fousel) Hartranft [49-147]; m Apr. 13, 1880, SUSAN L. METZGER, b Jan. 25, 1859; dau Frederick Metzger. Insurance agent; res. Montgomery, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-1134] 1. George Lester, b July 13, 1887; m Ruth Heilman.
[49-1134.1] 2. Frederick M., b Apr. 11, 1898; m Helen M. Hall.
3. James, dec.

[49-529] ROSE M. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 31, 1863; dau George W. and Catharine (Fousel) Hart-ranft [49-147]; m Dec. 23, 1883, ALEXANDER DECKER, b May 27, 1860; s Henry and Mary (Hurr) Decker. Farmer; res., Montgomery, Pa. (1922.)

Children (6):

[49-1134.2] 1. Elmer Raymond, b Apr. 23, 1885; m Elsie Metzger.

  1. Armina Francis, b 3, 1887; Montgomery, Pa.; yeoman in U. S. service during World War.
  2. Rachel Eger, b 22, 1890; with Emergency Fleet during World War, and still so en­gaged; Montgomery, Pa.

[49-1134.3] 4. Paul Revere, b July 7, 1892; m Ruth Noll.

[49-1134.4] 5. Philip Harold, b May 7, 1894; m Catherine Sullivan.
6. Lois Kathryn, b Feb. 19, 1907.

[49-530] EDWARD HARTRANFT, b Dec. 5, 1867; s George W. and Catharine (Fousel) Hart-ranft [49-147]; m Nov. 24, 1897, MINNIE SMITH, b Feb. 13, 1877; dau Hervey and Catharine (Walter) Smith. Asst. Supt. furniture factory; res., Montgomery, Pa. (1922.)

One child: Elizabeth, b Sept. 20, 1903.

[49-531] HENRIETTA M. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 1, 1872; dau George W. and Catharine (Fousel) Hartranft [49-147]; m Sept. 17, 1903, HARRY HART, B Nov. 28, 1867; s George D. and Mary W. (Hess) Hart. Farmer; res. Montgomery, Pa, (1918.)

One child: George W., b Feb. 22, 1907.

[49-533] JACOB HARTRANFT, b Aug. 27, 1827; d Apr. 16, 1899; s Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hartranft [49-148]; m Aug. 7, 1855, SARA ANN STORMFELTZ, b Mar. 20, 1833; d June 18, 1922. Jacob Hartranft lived near Lancaster Junction, and was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery, Manheim, Pa. Rev. J. W. Bobst was in charge of funeral.

Children (2):

[49-1135] 1. Maria S., b Dec. 17, 1857; m John B. Spahr.

  1. Emma S., b Nov. 17, 1867; 26 S. Warren St., Trenton, N. J.

[49-534] PRISCILLA HARTRANFT, b June 28, 1829; dau Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hart-ranft [49-148]; m JACOB HORNBERGER; lived in Ohio. [Further data unobtainabled]

[49-535] REUBEN HARTRANFT, b Aug. 26, 1831; d Mar. 29, 1906; s Joseph and Sarah (Wench-ter) Hartranft [49-148]; m MARGARET WEACHTER, b Feb. 24, 1830; d July 24, 1899. No issue. [Data from White Oak, Pa., Lutheran and Reformed Church Gem.]

[49-536a] OWEN HARTRANFT, b Oct. 28, 1833; d Mar. 17, 1901; s Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hartranft [49-148]; m HARRIET LUTZ, 1) Nov. 11, 1832; d Sept. 1, 1871.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES              769

Children (4):

  1. Adaline, b Sept. 5, 1857; d July 31, 1868.

[49-1136] 2. Sevilla, b Nov. 21, 1859; m Charles N. Daly.
[49-1137] 3. Henry L., b Apr. 17, 1866; m Addie M. Sprecher.

  1. Harriet, b July 10, 1871; d July 13, 1871.

[49-536b] OWEN HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Apr. 30, 1872, ANNA HUNS-PERGER, b Aug. 12, 1845; d Apr. 25, 1919.

One child:

[49-1138] Samuel D., b Aug. 2, 1875; m Sarah Minnich.

[49-537] REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Feb. 18, 1836; d Aug. 25, 1910; dau Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hartranft [49-148]; m Sept. 30, 1866, HENRY DAUB, b Aug. 20, 1834.

Children (2):

  1. Sarah H., b Jan. 27, 1867.

.2. Katie L., b Feb. 15, 1877; d June 14, 1913.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-538a] AARON W. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 18, 1839; d June 10, 1918; s Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hartranft [49-148]; m Sept. 16, 1869, CATHARINE S. LESHER, b July 3, 1848; d Mar. 24, 1901.

Children (5):

  1. Elizabeth L., b Oct. 22, 1870; d Mar. 25, 1874.

[49-1139] 2. David L., b Mar. 12, 1872; d Sept. 22, 1917; m Florence Ebersole.

[49-1140] 3. Emma L., b Apr. 3, 1876; m Emmanuel S. Hykes.

[49-1141] 4. Jacob L., b Feb. 1, 1878; m Annie E. Holsinger.

  1. Joseph L., b July 22, 1881; d July 15, 1897.

[49-53813] AARON W. HARTRANFT, same as above, m, 2d time, Dec., 1904, MARY R. STRITE. No issue. He was a miller by trade, but sold his mill and bought a farm; was a member of Mennonite Church. Lived in Lane. Co., Pa.; moved to Washington Co., Md., where he died.

[49-539] GEORGE HARTRANFT, s Joseph and Sarah (Weachter) Hartranft [49-148]; m_______________________

BLATT. Lived near Erb's Meeting House, between Manheim and Lititz, Lane. Co., Pa.; had a daughter:

[49-1142] Hettie, m Solomon Weaver, and lived in Petersburg. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-540] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b May 8, 1830; d Aug. 26, 1916; dau Jacob and Catharine (Weidman) Hartranft [49-149]; m Jan. 2, 1851, PETER MEISKEY, b May 15, 1829; d Oct. 21, 1882; s Christian and Margaret (Sheity) Meiskey. Manufacturer of Cigar boxes; res. Lincoln, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

  1. Adaline, b 11, 1851; d Oct. 6, 1851.
  2. Israel, b Nov. 3, 1852; d 31, 1856.

[49-1143] 3. Lavina, b Nov. 8, 1855; m Daniel Miller; 1126 Windsor St., Reading, Pa.

[49-1144] 4. Amanda, b May 8, 1860; m Albert K. Hufford.

[49-541] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Sept. 4, 1834; d Jan. 15, 1916; s William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-150]; m SUSANNA BIDDLER, b Oct. 14, 1836; d Sept. 6, 1911. (1919.)

Children (7):

[49-1145] 1. Emma, b Jan. 12, 1859; m Nathaniel K. Weit.

[49-1146] 2. William, b Aug. 17, 1861; m Kate Garred; Ephrata, Pa.

[49-1147] 3. Lizzie, b July 30, 1864; m Edwin Weit.

[49-1148] 4. Alice, b Sept. 23, 1865; m Samuel L. Shilling.

[49-1149] 5. Kate B., b Feb. 6, 1870; m George A. Ulrich.

[49-1150] 6. Martin, b Apr. 27, 1872; m Sallie Brusman.

  1. Sallie, b Feb. 6, 1874; unm; Ephrata, Pa.

 

770                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-542] JEREMIAH HARTRANFT, b May 16, 1836; d May 10, 1896; s William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-150]; m MARY ANN BIXLER, b Nov. 5, 1837; d Sept. 29, 1913. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Sarah (Ann), b Apr. 28, 1860; d 28, 1863.
  2. Jeremiah, b 2, 1862; d May 28, 1863.
    [49-1151] 3. Leah, b Sept. 17, 1864; m John S. Burkholder.
    [49-1152] 4. Samuel B., b Oct. 9, 1871; in Anna Haller.
    [49-1153] 5. Mary, b July 1, 1875; m Martin Lutz.

[49-543] HENRY HARTRANFT, b May 21, 1838; s William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-

150]; m_________

Children (8):

  1. Harvey; Ephrata, Pa.
  2. Frank; Ephrata, Pa.

[49-1154] 3. Mary, m___________ Reifsnyder; Ephrata, Pa.
[49-1155] 4. Maggie, m David Baier; Terre Hill, Pa.

[49-1156] 5. Lizzie, m___________ Lichty; Terre Hill, Pa.

  1. Lewis; Terre Hill, Pa.

[49-1157] 7. Muriel, m Harvey Snader; Terre Hill, Pa.

[49-1158] 8. Walter, m___________ Spatz; Terre Hill, Pa.

[Letters unans.; further data unobtainable.]

[49-544] SUSANNA HARTRANFT, b June 18, 1839; dau William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft

[49-150]; m PETER ENGEL.

Children (3):

  1. Mame, dec; 2. Charles, unm; Cornwall, Pa.; 3. John. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-545] POLLY HARTRANFT, b Oct. 6, 1842; dau William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-

150]; m CHRISTIAN LANE. Res. Vinemont, Pa. (1918.)

Children (5):

[49-1159] 1. John, m___________ ; Vinemont, Pa.

[49-1160] 2. William, m__________ ; Vinemont, Pa.

  1. Lizzie, unm; Vinemont, Pa.
    [49-1161] 4. Emma, m Harry Smith; Akron, Pa.
  2. Henry.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-547] LEAH HARTRANFT, b Feb. 2, 1850; dau William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-150]; m June 17, 1871, ADAM H. WEAVER, b Oct. 21, 1849; d Dec. 5, 1915; s John and Fianna (Hartman) Weaver. Laborer; res. New Holland, Pa. (1918.)

Children (10):

[49-1162] 1. John, b Jan. 12, 1873 ; m C________ D________________________________________________ ; Blue Ball, Pa.

[49-1163] 2. Mary A., b Aug. 18, 1877; m Leonard S. Seibel.

[49-1164] 3. David, b Apr. 11, 1880; m L. Miller; New Holland, Pa.

  1. William, b 31, 1875; d Apr. 7, 1910.

[49-1165] 5. Emma H., b Apr. 2, 1882; m Elmer K. Adams.

[49-1166] 6. Martin, b May 21, 1884; m Cora Summers; Bird-in-hand, Pa.

[49-1167] 7. Adam H., b Sept. 10, 1888; m Anna M. Stauffer.

  1. Leah, b Oct. 2, 1886; d Mar. 11, 1887.

[49-1168] 9. Kate, b Sept. 8, 1890; m Harvey S. Fellenbaum.

  1. Peter, b June 6, 1894; d Apr. 18, 1895.

[49-548] LEVI HARTRANFT, b Sept. 7, 1858; s William and Leah (Fetter) Hartranft [49-150];

771

Children (4):

  1. Samuel; Kleinfeltersville, Pa.
  2. William; Stevens, Pa., R. D. No. 2.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           771

[49-1169] 3. Emma, in John Schweikert; Stevens, Pa., •R. D. No. 2.

  1. Lizzie.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-550] SALLIE KERCHEN, dau Thomas and Catharine (Hartranft) Kerchen [49-151a]; m JACOB BUCHTER, dec.

Children (5):

  1.  
  2.  
  3.  

[49-1170] 4. Catharine, m________ Ewell; St. Louis, Mo. Have at least two children.

  1. Susan, d young.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-551] MARY ANN KERCHEN, dau Thomas and Catharine (Hartranft) Kerchen [49-151a]; m ELIAS ENCK.

Children (6):

[49-1171] 1. Henry, m__________

[49-1172] 2. Thomas, m_________

[49-1173] 3. George, b May 13, 1853; d Jan. 30, 1911; m Elizabeth Reed.

[49-1174] 4. Wayne, m__________
5. Kate, d young.

  1. Polly, d young.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-552] ELIZABETH KERCHEN, dau Thomas and Catharine (Hartranft) Kerchen [49-151a];

m DOMECK or DONELSON. Lived in Virginia (1918). At least 5 children. [ Unable to
complete or verify.]

[49-553] SAMUEL WOLF, b Aug. 26, 1844; s Henry and Catharine (Hartranft-Kerchen) Wolf [49-151b]; m Dec. 3, 1865, ANNIE DISSLER, b 1841; d Mar. 14, 1903.

Children (7):

  1. Malinda, b 22, 1867; d Apr. 20, 1886.
    [49-1175] 2. Marian, b Feb. 3, 1868; m Samuel Martzell; Akron, Ohio.
  2. Henry, b May 6, 1869; d May 20, 1871.
    [49-1176] 4. Sarah, b 7, 1871; m David Eberly; Lititz, Pa.
  3. Harvey, b Sept. 26, 1873.
  4. Adaline, b 3, 1875; d Feb. 11, 1876.
    [49-1177] 7. Corah D., b Aug. 19, 1879; m Henry Herneisen.

[49-554] LYDIA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 20, 1831; d Dec. 15, 1897; dau John and Fredericka E. (Kissel) Hartranft [49-152a]; m 1851 or 1852, SIMON PETER RHOADS, b June 30, 1827; d Oct. 20, 1894.

Children (8):

[49-1178] 1. Eliza, b Apr. 14, 1854; m George Walters.
[49-1179] 2. Cyrus, b Apr. 16, 1857; m Ella M. Nelson.
[49-1180] 3. Matilda, b Dec. 16, 1858; m Frederick H. Weber.

[49-1181] 4. Lydia, m John Reger; Hummelstown, Pa.
[49-1182] 5. Susanna, b Aug. 31, 1874; m Milton G. Carpenter.

[49-1183] 6. Grant, m Lizzie Offenbach; Palmyra, Pa.
[49-1184] 7. John H., b Jan. 4, 1861; m Annie E. Hensel.

  1. Simon, b Mar. 16, 1872; disappeared and died.

[49-555] URIAS HARTRANFT, b June 4, 1835; d Nov. 12, 1883; s John and Fredericka E. (Kissel) Hartranft [49-152a]; m July 28, 1861, ANNA MARIA THOMAS, b Feb. 8, 1843; d Apr. 4, 1889.

Children (15):

[49-1185] 1. Thomas Jefferson, b July 14, 1861; m Alice N. Bingaman.

  1. Henry Franklin, b 28, 1863; d Apr. 5, 1871.

 

772                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

  1. Abraham Lincoln, b 22, 1864; d Dec. 7, 1865.
  2. Emma E., b July 14, 1866; d 4, 1867.
  3. Julia, b Dec. 14, 1867; d 3, 1871.

[49-1186] 6. Simon Peter, b Sept. 16, 1869; in Harriette Clair.

[49-1187] 7. Ezra, b Dec. 5, 1870; m Annie B. Buch.

  1. Infant, b and d Jan. 24, 1872.

[49-1188] 9. Wayne, b Feb. 14, 1873; m Ella H. Miley.

[49-1189] 10. Lemon, b Sept. 15, 1874; m Alice J. Eckert.

  1. Amanda, b Dec. 3, 1875; d Nov. 1, 1884.

[49-1190] 12. Harry Pierce, b Sept. 6, 1877; in Phoebe A. Wolf.

[49-1191] 13. Annie T., b Nov. 18, 1879; m_________ ; Lebanon, Pa.

  1. Lizzie, b 1, 1882; d Feb. 4, 1886.
  2. Hayden, b July 19, 1883; d 25, 1885.
    [Family Bible Records.]

[49-557a] HENRY C. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 7, 1841; s John and Fredericka E. (Kissel) Hartranft [49-152a]; m CATHARINE C. WITHERS, b Dec. 27, 1835; d Aug. 27, 1880; dau George and Catherine Withers. Carpenter; Hummelstown, Pa. (1918.)

Children (8):

[49-1192] 1. John W., b Jan. 26, 1868; m Mary A. Hollinger.

  1. Emma R., b 18, 1869; Corning, N. Y.
  2. George H., b July 15, 1875; d 12, 1882.

[49-557b] HENRY C. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, CHRISTIE A. CARPENTER, b Aug. 5, 1856; dau Elias C. Carpenter. Carpenter; res. Hurnmelstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-1192.1] 1. Lottie M., b Mar. 19, 1884; d Dec. 17, 1903; m Joseph A. Uhrich.

[49-1193] 2. Harry C., b Dec. 12, 1885; m Grace Girvin.

[49-1194] 3. Mabel A., b June.6, 1888; m Ralph Keller.

  1. Paul C., b July 27, 1890; d 12, 1892.

[49-558] SIMON P. HARTRANFT, b Nov. 29, 1845; s John and Fredericka E. (Kissel) Hartranft [49-152a]; m Dec. 23, 1866, CATHARINE SCHULTZ, b Aug. 25, 1869; dau of G. Schultz of Lebanon. Res. Brunnerville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

[49-1195] 1. Emma, b Feb. 21, 1868; m John W. Demmy.
[49-1196] 2. Clarence, b Feb. 17, 1886; m Alice Ruth Meek.
Two children stillborn.

[49-558.1] SOLOMON EBERLY, b Mar. 12, 1842; d Dec. 6, 1915; s Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153]; m LIZZIE ELSER, b Mar. 1, 1841; d Oct. 16, 1913.

Children (8):

[49-1197] 1. Salinda, b Nov. 2, 1867; m Monroe E. Holstein.

[49-1198] 2. Emma E., b Jan. 13, 1870; m Christopher F. Wissler.

[49-1199] 3. Kate, b Sept. 14, 1875; d Nov. 21, 1916; m Jerome Hertzog.

[49-1200] 4. Martin; in ___________ ; Sinking Springs, Pa.

[49-1201] 5. Samuel, in__________ ; Ephrata, R. D., Pa.

[49-1202] 6. Elsie, b Jan. 5, 1882; d Oct. 11, 1916; m William E. Parson.

[49-1203] 7. Elizabeth, m Frank G. Ketner; Shillington, Pa.

[49-1204] 8. Zachariah, m Mary Fetter; Stevens, Pa. R. D. No. 2.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-559] SALLIE EBERLY, dau Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153] ; in July 2, 1865, JOHN HIRNEISEN.

Children (7):

[49-1204.1] 1. Reuben, in Sarah Huber; Denver, Pa.
[49-1205] 2. Kate, b May 25, 1866; m William Foltz.

 

Mary Krieble Schultz

[68-14]

Daniel Schultz Schultz

[68-14]

 

PLATE 88

 

Sampler made by Regina Heebner Schultz [149-9] in 1794.
From "The Schwenkfelders in Pennsylvania—Kriebel."
(Courtesy of the Pennsylvania-German Society.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            773

[49-1206] 3. Salinda, b Mar. 13, 1870; m John Getz.

[49-1207a] 14 Samuel          f 1. Cora Bender.

[49-1207b]                  ' m [ 2. Anna Ream; Kleinfeltersville, Pa.
[49-1208] 5. Elizabeth, b Mar. 13, 1881; m Frank W. Eberly.
[49-1209] 6. Phares, b Aug. 31, 1883; d Nov. 29, 1897.

[49-1210] 7. Annie, m                    Bentz; Richland, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-560] KATIE EBERLY, b Nov. 25, 1848; dau Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153]; m

GEORGE HAUCK, b Apr. 5, 1858; d Feb. 19, 1915.

Children (5):

[49-1211] 1. Andrew, b Apr. 2, 1867; m Lydia Wieland.

[49-1212] 2. Mary, b Jan. 2, 1869; m Lemon K. Harting.

[49-1213[ 3. Phares E., b Oct. 28, 1871; m Susan S. Leisy.

[49-1214] 4. Katie E., b Oct. 12, 1882; m Samuel K. Hainly.

  1. George, b Apr. 28, 1887; d Mar. 11, 1892.

[49-561] REBECCA EBERLY, b Nov. 6, 1853; d Sept. 7, 1892; dau Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft)

Eberly [49-153] ; m Feb. 1, 1874, HENRY NETZLEY, b Mar. 16, 1853; s Henry and Catherine (Wea-

land) Netzley. Laborer; res. Schoeneck, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1215] 1. Ida E., b Sept. 2, 1874; m Roman S. Leisy.

[49-1216] 2. Lizzie, b May 9, 1877; d Dec. 4, 1905; m John K. McQuate.

[49-1217] 3. Wayne, b July 29, 1882; m Lillie E. Stuber.

[49-562] ANNIE EBERLY, b Nov. 6, 1853; dau Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153] ; m

July 29, 1874, EMMANUEL HEHNLY, b Oct. 22, 1857; d Sept. 16, 1910; s Jacob and Fianna (Rock)

Hehnly. Res. Stevens, Pa., R. D. 2. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Frank, b Dec. 17, 1876; d Oct. 28, 1891.

[49-1218] 2. Sallie, b May 16, 1878; m Clinton E. Enck.

  1. Jacob, b Jan. 28, 1880; d May 31, 1881.

[49-1219] 4. Lizzie, b Feb. 18, 1882; m Monroe Wenrich; Manheim, Pa.

[49-1220] 5. Minnie, b July 19, 1892; m Grant B. McDonough.

[49-563] SAMUEL EBERLY, b July 11, 1860; s Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153] ; m

Sept. 8, 1883, REBECCA DONMOYER, b Mar. 27, 1861. Res. Stevens, R. D. No. 2, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Lizzie, b Apr. 1, 1886; d Mar. 22, 1888.

[49-1221] 2. Elsie, b Nov. 23, 1889; m Charles Althouse.

[49-1222] 3. William D., b Dec. 26, 1894; m Irene R. Keller.

[49-564] ELIZABETH EBERLY, dau Samuel and Sallie (Hartranft) Eberly [49-153] ; m JOHN

STEELY. Res. Brunnerville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

[49-1223] 1. Emma, m Joseph Keith; Brunnerville, Pa.

[49-1224] 2. Nora, m Samuel Young. (?)

Other children d young.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-565] MARY HARTRANFT, dau Abraham and___________________________________

FRALEY, and lived in Naperville, Ill.

Children (3):

1.  Harvey.

2.  Frank.

[49-1225] 3. Carrie, m____________________________ Eichelberger.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

Hartranft [49-154]; m

 

 

 

774                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAAIII.IES

[49-568] JAMES HARTRANFT, b Sept. 16, 1850; s Levi and Eliza (Frey) Hartranft [49-155]; m

MARY MOUSER, b Dec. 25, 1856. Res. Beatrice, Nebr. (1920.)

One child: Arthur Boid, b 1883; d 1896.

[49-570] JOHN HARTRANFT, b Jan. 12, 1858; s Levi and Eliza (Frey) Hartranft [49-155]; m IDA JANE KEMMERER, b Sept. 8, 1868; dau Lewis and Sara (Stoner) Kemmerer. Merchant; res. La Grange, Ill. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Chester Lee, b July 31, 1891; unm; La Grange, Ill.
  2. Perry Clayton, b May 8, 1893; unm; La Grange, Ill.
  3. Goldie Vera, b Oct. 18, 1895; d 12, 1915.
  4. Edith Viola, b June 16, 1897; unm; La Grange, Ill.

[49-571] URIAS EICHELBERGER, b Apr. 22, 1839; s John and Susan (Hartranft) Eichelberger [49-156] ; m Feb. 16, 1858, MARTHA ESHLEMAN, b Oct. 22, 1831. Retired farmer; res. Naperville, Ill. (1919.)

[49-1226] [49-1227] [49-1228] [49-1229] [49-1230]

Children (5):

I. John R., b Apr. 2, 1859; m Emma Lantz.

2.   Abraham, b Aug. 25, 1860; m Katie Sollenberger.

3.   Susan, b Sept. 11, 1862; m James Brossman.

4.   Amanda, b Aug. 9, 1864; m Albert Ross Thompson.

5.   George, b Mar. 6, 1867; m Kate Eipers.

 

[49-573] HANNAH BUCHTER, b Jan. 14, 1835; d July 9, 1918; dau Samuel and Julian (Hart-ranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m Dec. 2, 1858, EDWIN HULL, dec. Res. Lititz, Lanc. Co., Pa. Edwin Hull served in the Union Army during Civil War.

Children (4):

1. Edwin •

2. Sherman

3. Mary Ellen

4. Alice

1

Fall d young.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-574] SALINDA BUCHTER, b Mar. 19, 1839; d May 19, 1881; dau Samuel and Julian (Hart-ranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m 1860, EDWARD Z. ROCK, b Ma,r. 17, 1838; d Sept. 27, 1904; s Peter and Polly or Mary (Graver) Rock. Locomotive engineer; res. Bethlehem, Pa. (1920.)

Children (9):

[49-1231] [49-1232] [49-361b] [49-1233] [49-1234] [49-1235] [49-1236]

1.   Miles A., b Oct. 12, 1861; d Apr. 29, 1918; m Mary E. Fisher.

2.   Ryan R., b Mar. 12, 1863; m Naomi B. Howell.

3.   Irene, b June 7, 1865; in John B. Hartranft.

4.   Edward E., b July 24, 1867; m Carrie V. Smith.

5.   Lawrence C., b Sept. 13, 1869; d Feb. 10, 1901; m Ida Parks.

6.   Samuel H., b Apr. 6, 1872; d Jan. 16, 1922; m Emma V. Huber.

7.   Hayden, b Aug. 10, 1874; d Mar. 7, 1912; m Susan Buchter.

8.   Benjamin F., b Aug. 24, 1876; d Jan. 3, 1878.

9.   Annie E., b July 29, 1881; d July 29, 1881.

 

[49-575] CATHARINE BUCHTER, b Aug. 22, 1841; dau Samuel and Julian (Hartranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m HENRY SHEETZ.

A son Lemon lives in Elkhart, Ind. [Letters returned.]

[49-576] SUSANNA BUCHTER, b June 20, 1845; d Oct. 1887; dau Samuel and Julian (Hartranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m FRANK ENCK. Res. Lititz, Pa.

A son Llewellyn lives in Lancaster, Pa. [Letters ret.; unable to complete.]

[49-577] JOHN BUCHTER, b July 9, 1848; d June, 1917; s Samuel and Julian (Hartranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m SARAH SALLADE (SO LATHE). Newfoundland, Pa. (1918.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENNFELDER FAMILIES          775

Children (5):

  1. Frank; Hopedale, Pa. (Honesdale).
  2. Samuel; Iowa.
  3.  

[49-1236] 4. Susie, b Apr• 18 1874.m 1. Hayden Rock.

[49-1237]                 '                             2. Floyd Frisbee.

  1. Lizzie; Hopedale, Wayne Co., Pa.

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-578a] MARY ELLEN BUCHTER, b May 17, 1850; dau Samuel and Julian (Hartranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m JOHN SANDOE; d prior to 1877.

Children (3):

  1. Maury, b in 1873; unm.
  2. George, d
  3. Samuel, d

[Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-578b] MARY ELLEN (BUCHTER) SANDOE, same as above, m 2d time, SAMUEL HIGH, b Sept. 28, 1835; d Feb. 26, 1910. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-579] SAMUEL BUCHTER, b 1854; d Mar. 26, 1921; s Samuel and Julian (Hartranft) Buchter [49-157] ; m NETTIE LEE. Lived at Westfield, Iowa.

Samuel Buchter went west when quite young, and learned the blacksmith trade; became an expert, and an authority on horse-shoeing, and lived for a time at Le Mars, Iowa. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-580] CATHARINE HARTRANFT, dau Henry and Sarah (Rile) Hartranft [49-158a]; m SAMUEL BILE, who d in 1915.

One child: Walter, b Jan., 1897. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-581] ELSIE HARTRANFT, b Dec. 19, 1891; dau Henry and Addie L. (Bates) Hartranft [49-158b] ; m May 27, 1910, FORREST RIEST, b Nov., 1890.

One child: Elsie, b June 8, 1912.

[49-582] DANIEL CARMONY, b May 1, 1880; s William and Louisa (Hartranft) Carmony [49-159] ; m CLARA QUINN.

Children (3):

  1. Daniel, 2. Clara, 3. Edna. [ No further data.]

[49-583] RICHARD CARMONY, b Oct. 2, 1882; s William and Louisa (Hartranft) Carmony [49-159] ; m 1904, MARGARET HENNING, b Feb., 1888.

Children (5):

  1. Louisa, b Nov. 6, 1905.

2 Sarah, b July 20, 1907.

  1. Margaret, b Feb. 16, 1909.
  2. Richard, b May 3, 1912.
  3. William, b July 17, 1914.

[49-584] REV. CHARLES R. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 22, 1838; d Sept. 25, 1879; s William and Mar-

garet A. (Kidd) Hartranft [49-163] ; m HETTY MARSHALL GARRIGUES, b____________________________ ; d Oct. 1,

1917; dau William A. and ___  (Tucker) Garrigues. Clergyman. (1921.) "Mrs. Hetty M.

Hartranft died in Los Angeles, Cal., age 77, widow of Rev. Charles R. Hartranft of the New Jersey M. E. Church, mother of Marshall V. Hartranft of Los Angeles, and William G. Hartranft of Phoenix, Ariz. Interred, Hollywood Cem., Los Angeles." [Newspaper clipping.]

Children (7):

  1. Elizabeth K., b Mar., 1865; d 1907; unm.

[49-1238] 2. Virginia Earp, b Sept., 1866; d 1907; m Harry Colby.

[49-1239] 3. William G., b Feb. 14, 1868; m Virginia B. Nash.

 

776                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

  1. Charles Winfield, b Oct., 1869; d 1889; unm.

[49-1240] 5. Marshall V., b Feb. 14, 1872; m Louise Owens.

[49-1241] 6. Louis P., b 1876 (?); d Mar. 4, 1900; m Elizabeth Delacroix.

  1. Madge, b 1879; d about Aug. 15, 1894.

[49-585] LOUISA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 22, 1840; dau William and Margaret A. (Kidd) Hartranft [49-163]; m JOHN SMITH, b Mar. 25, 1840. Louisa H. Smith was buried in Phila.; and John Smith died in Delaware.

Children (4) :

  1. Harvey W., b 3, 1876; d Apr. 29, 1899.
  2. Elizabeth T., b Nov. 26, 1871; 934 W. Lehigh Ave., Phila.
  3. Charles T., b 16, 1873; whereabouts unknown.
  4. Margaret H., b 9, 1874; d at age of 3.

Elizabeth T. Smith says Governor John F. Hartranft and her mother are descended from brothers, confirming tradition of her brother, who says the three brothers were Dr. Joseph, Leonard and William Hartranft.

[49-586] HENRY A. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 18, 1841; s William and Margaret A. (Kidd) Hart-ranft [49-163]; m Jan. 4, 1883, MARY E. DUNFEE, b Nov. 16, 1854; dau Robert M. and Mary A. (Norman) Dunfee. Bricklayer; res. 319 Benson St., Camden, N. J. (1920.)

[49-587] JOHN E. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 14, 1850; dec; s William and Margaret A. (Kidd) Hart-ranft [49-163]; m HATTIE OTIS; widow living (1918).

Two children died in infancy. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-588a] DR. JOSEPH M. HARTRANFT, b July 31, 1857; s William and Margaret A. (Kidd) Hartranft [49-163]; m July, 1881, MARY EMMA BECKWITH, b Dec. 28, 1865; d Dec. 11, 1899; day S. A. and Nancy (Glover) Beckwith.

Children (2):

[49-1242] 1. Joseph B., b Feb. 15, 1890; m Leila C. Sherman.
[49-1243] 2. Hattie M., m Dr. H. E. Stevens; Jamesport, L. I.

[49-588b] DR. JOSEPH M. HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Mar. 12, 1901, MILLIE A. ALLEN, b Feb. 14, 1868; dau Hezekiah and Mary (Ryder) Allen. Physician; res. Southold, N. Y. (1921.)

[49-589] SARAH J. HARTRANFT, b June 11, 1860; dau William and Margaret A. (Kidd) Hart-ranft [49-163]; m Apr. 7, 1878, GEORGE W. SAYRES, b Dec. 23, 1854. Res. 429 S. Broome St., Wilmington, Del. (1918.)

Children (11):

  1. Katie M., b Aug. 21, 1879; unm.

[49-1244] 2. Charles Louis, b May 25, 1881; m Annie H._______________________________________________________

[49-1245] 3. Mary Louisa, b May 27, 1883; m Thomas Hennis.

  1. Ralph, b Aug. 8, 1885; d Sept. 17, 1886.

[49-1246] 5. Elmer, b Aug. 10, 1886; m Lena Smith.

[49-1247] 6. George Allen, b Feb. 1, 1889; m Nellie McCullin.

  1. William H., b Nov. 5, 1891; unm.

[49-1248] 8. Henry Earl, b Jan. 28, 1894; m May Connell; Marshallton, Del.

[49-1249] 9. Florence, b June 3, 1896; m Reuben Thompson; Laurel, Del.

  1. Rebecca, b 3, 1898; with Salvation Army, Canteen work—France (1918).
  2. LeRoy, b 3, 1902.

[Dates from Family Bible of Mrs. George Sayres. Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-591] SARAH ANN HARTRANFT, b July 3, 1860; dau Henry and Lydia Ann (Ulary) Hart-ranft [49-166]; m THOMAS STEPHANSON, b Oct. 8, 1860. Res. 1028 Line St., Camden, N. J. (1918.)

Children (9):

[49-1250] 1. Martha, b Mar. 12, 1884; m Fred Applegate; 808 South 9th St., Camden, N. J.

  1. Lydia, d in infancy

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 777

[49-1251] 3. Laura, b 1887; m Edward Strable; Haddonfield, N. J.

  1. Charles, b 1892; d in infancy.

[49-1252] 5. Nellie, b 1893; m N. Chapman; 228 Division St., Camden, N. J.

  1. Emma, b 1895; unm.
  2. Eva, b 1897; unm.
  3. Lillian, d in infancy.
  4. Sarah, b -1900;

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-591.1] GEORGE WASHINGTON HARTRANFT, b July 29, 1863; d Dec. 16, 1887; s Henry

and Lydia A. (Wary) Hartranft [49-166]; m . Widow married a Mr. Adams, Bordentown,

  1. J.

One son: George. [ Unable to obtain further data.]

[49-591.2] WILLIAM JOHN HARTRANFT, b Feb. 11, 1867; d Apr. 17, 1913; s Henry and Lydia A. (Ulary) Hartranft [49-166]; m MARGARET STEPHANSON, b Nov. 4, 1853; sister of Robert and Thomas Stephanson.

Children (3):

  1. Charles, b Aug. 11, 1890.
  2. Mabel, b Nov. 2, 1892.

[49-1253.1] 3. Ruth, b Aug. 27, 1897; m Raymond Wilson; 329 Warren Ave., Camden, N. J.

[49-591.3] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b June 29, 1862; d May 7, 1898; dau George and Elizabeth (Boyer) Hartranft [49-167]; m Mar. 31, 1881, EDWARD D. CRAWFORD, b Mar. 24, 1858; s Ebnever and Mehalla (Hook) Crawford. Car-painter; res. 833 Kirkwood St., Wilmington, Del. (1921.)

One child:

[49-1253] Edith B., b Mar. 31, 1887; m Samuel C. King; Wilmington, Del.

[49-592a] JONAS HARTRANFT, b Apr. 17, 1875; s David and Matilda (Kulp) Hartranft [49­170]; m SADIE HOFFMAN. [ No further data obtainable.]

Children (3):

  1. Nathan, b June 12, 1900; Bowmanstown, Pa.
  2. Robert, b Jan. 10, 1902.
  3. Charles, b June 20, 1904.

[49-592b] JONAS HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, Nov. 28,1915, ELLEN M. FLEXER, b Jan. 10, 1887; dau John 0. and Louisa (Fritzinger) Flexer. Res. Lehigh Gap, Palmerton, Pa< (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Zenobia, b 7, 1916.
  2. Clara, b Mar. 12, 1920.

[49-593] AMANDA EMMALINA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 29, 1877; dau David and Matilda (Kulp) Hartranft [49-170]; m Nov. 29, 1896, WILLIAM JAMES FREEBY, b Apr. 20, 1876; s Joseph and Jane (Frohnheiser) Freeby. Farmer; res. Lehighton, Pa., R. D. No. 5. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Henry J., b 19, 1897; d July 8, 1897.
  2. David W., b 10, 1899; Lehighton, Pa.
  3. Clinton Edward, b Dec. 19, 1902.
  4. Mary M., b July 27, 1911.
  5. Calvin J., b July 3, 1915; d 2, 1916.
  6. Margaret E., b June 19, 1920.

[49-594] SALLIE HARTRANFT, b Jan. 11, 1881; dau David and Matilda (Kulp) Hartranft [49-170]; m June 1, 1918, MOSES HEFFELFINGER, b July 23, 1848; s Jacob and Polly (Gangawere) Heffelfinger. Farmer; res. 421 Ninth St., Lehighton, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-595] SARAH ANN WERT, b Dec. 16, 1856; dau Willoughby and. Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49-172]; m FRANK HEIL, b Jan. 8, 1856; d Nov. 22, 1916; .s Benjamin and Catherine (Fry) Heil. Widow res. Lehighton, Pa. (1920.)

 

778                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

One child:

[49-1254a] 1}

Alice I., b Feb. 22, 1880- m 11

  1. William W. Heffelfinger.

[49-1254b]                                                  2. T. J. Donahue.

[49-596] JOHN FRANKLIN WERT, b Jan. 8, 1859; s Willoughby and Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49-172]; m Mar. 16, 1884, IDA ARAMINTA BOYER, b June 7, 1866; dau Joseph and Hannah (Camp) Boyer. Harness maker; res. Sunbury, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

[49-1255] 1. Hannah, b July 13, 1884; m William Tyson; Harrisburg, Pa.

[49-1256] 2. William H., b Mar. 13, 1889; m Mary Fenton.

[49-1257] 3. Loretta A., b Oct. 15, 1892; m William. H. Derr; Sunbury, Pa.

[49-1258] 4. Earl F., b Oct. 15, 1892; m Emley Heffener; Sunbury, Pa.

[49-1259] 5. Lelia R., b Jan. 18, 1896; m Howard Fory; Harrisburg, Pa.

  1. Luther M., b Oct. 6, 1910; dec.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-597] MARY WERT, b June 9, 1865; dau Willoughby and Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49-172]; m Dec. 1, 1887, HENRY YEAHL, b June 16, 1861; s Tilghman and Mary (Peter) Yeahl. Machinist; res. Lehighton, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-1260] 1. Ida M., b Oct. 24, 1888; m Frank J. Burke.
[49-1261] 2. Myrtle W., b Dec. 22, 1896; m Warren A. Kuntz.

[49-598] WILLIAM H. WERT, b Apr. 10, 1863; s Willoughby and Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49­172]; m ANNIE M. MILLER, b Oct. 21, 1867; dau Alexander and Pollie (Haydt) Miller. Res. Le­highton, Pa. (1920.)

One child:

[49-1262] Owen J., b Jan. 12, 1891; m Anna Hahn.

[49-600] JAMES OLIVER WERT, b Apr. 30, 1867; s Willoughby and Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49-172]; m May 22, 1890, ELMIRA JANE BEST, b Dec. 15, 1866. Res. 5036 Willows Ave., Phila­delphia, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Raymond Hilbert, b Jan. 24; 1892; unm; 5036 Willows Ave., Phila. [49-1263] 2. Naomi Martha, b Feb. 11, 1893; m C. Ernest Hollinshead.

[49-601] IDA WERT, b Feb. 8, 1874; dau Willoughby and Maria (Hartranft) Wert [49-172] ; m July 17, 1899, FRANK O'CONNELL, b Mar. 10, 1866; s Peter and Mary A. (Doyle) O'Connell. Iron moulder; res. 26 Johnson Ave., Cranford, N. J. (1920.)

One child: Francis, b Oct. 12, 1910.

[49-604] CARRIE SCHATHSTALL WERT, b Dec. 28, 1887; dau Willoughby and Maria (Hart-ranft) Wert [49-172] ; m Nov. 17, 1902, HARRY WEAVER, b Jan. 29, 1871; s Dr. V. B. and Christine (Reinhart) Weaver. Yard master L. R. R.; res. 187 Brunswick St., Newark, N. J. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Arthur, b July 30, 1903.
  2. James, b May 8, 1904.
  3. Harry E., b 25, 1910.
  4. Marie C., b 19, 1912.
  5. Victor W., b 8, 1915.
  6. Perry W., b Mar. 30, 1919.

[49-605] WILLIAM A. WALTER, b May 20, 1857; s Charles and Caroline (Wonsitler) Walter [49-175] ; m 1880, LUCY SIGMUND, b June 3, 1856; dau Jacob and Margaret (Rotteman) Sigmund. Res. Red Hill, Pa., R. D. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            779

Children (3):

[49-1264] 1. Charles Sigmund, b Sept. 9, 1881; m Minnie Schoenly.
[49-1265] 2. Monroe Jacob, b Feb. 18, 1887; m Sallie Bardman.
[149-227] 3. Lillian Margaret, b Mar. 31, 1888; m Nathan Kerver.

[49-606] EUGENE WALTER, b Sept. 21, 1868; s Charles and Caroline (Wonsitler) Walter [49­175] ; m Oct. 11, 1890, SUSAN ZIMMERMAN, b Aug. 7, 1866; dau Jacob Zimmerman. Laborer; res. Pennsburg, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Elmer Amandus, b Sept. 17, 1892; d 10, 1918.
  2. Beulah Stella, b 26, 1902.
  3. Alice Lucy, b Aug. 31, 1908.

[49-608] ANNIE POOL, b May 28, 1866; dau William L. and Malara. (Hartranft) Pool [49-177] ; in 1883, ELMER K. BERND, b Dec. 18, 1862; s Aaron G. and Lucy (Kline) Bernd. Res. Lansdale, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

[49-1266] 1. Howard, b Aug. 31, 1884; M Alice Trapp.

  1. Oscar, b Dec. 1, 1886.

[49-1267] 3. Ada, b Nov. 28, 1889; m Ray Hoffman; 6th and Walnut Sts., Lansdale, Pa.

[49-1268] 4. Blanche, b Mar. 16, 1896; m Harry Loman.

[49-609] IRWIN H. POOL, b Sept. 12, 1868; s William L. and Malara (Hartranft) Pool [49-177] ; in Nov. 18, 1896, MARY K. BURGSTRESSER, b Oct. 3, 1873; dazi Isaiah and Sophia (Kriebel) Burgstresser [25-83]. Clothing manufacturer; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Russell, b Sept. 27, 1897.

[49-610] HANNAH HARTRANFT, b June 16, 1868; dau John and Malinda (Leister) Hartranft [49-178] ; m May 19, 1888, HARRY J. STOVER, b Sept. 30, 1862; d July 23, 1916; s William C. and Sarah (Johnson) Stover. Wood worker; res. 16 West 3rd St., Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1269] 1. Clarence H., b June 21, 1889; m Pearl S. Haring.

[49-1270] 2. Sarah H., b July 21, 1892; m George B. Slemmer; 16 West 3rd St., Lansdale, Pa.

[49-611] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b Aug. 14, 1872; s John and Malinda (Leister) Hartranft [49-178] ; m Dec. 24, 1892, SALLIE G. BECK, b Mar. 11, 1875; dau John and Lovina (Godshall) Beck. Moulder of iron; res. Souderton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (12):

[49-1271] 1. Florence V., b Aug. 11, 1893; m Hiram R. Cressman.
[49-1272] 2. Almeda L., b Sept. 13, 1895; m Herman Y. Moore.
[49-1273] 3. Pearl M., b Mar. 1,. 1898; m Robert Bolig.

  1. Emily V., b 6, 1899; d Oct. 1. 1900.
  2. Sadie D., b July 18, 1902.
  3. John Roland, b 13, 1903.
  4. William Leroy, b 26, 1905; d Apr. 24, 1906.
  5. Oscar, b June 10, 1906; d July 26, 1906.
  6. Katie E., b July 22, 1907; d July 24, 1908.
  7. Marguerite, b Sept. 19, 1909.
  8. Ruth E., b Aug. 28, 1912.
  9. Paul L., b 28, 1914; d Aug. 26, 1914.

[49-612] AMELIA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 17, 1875; dau John and Malinda (Leister) Hartranft [49-178] ; m Sept. 2, 1892, ALLEN G. LANDIS, b Mar. 13, 1871; s Abraham C. and Annie (Gerhart) Landis. Stove plate moulder; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Dorothy, b Mar. 21, 1901.

 

780                                  GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SdHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-613] FRANKLIN HARTRANFT, b June 5, 1881; s John and Malinda (Leister) Hartranft [49-178] ; m Sept. 21, 1901, JENNIE BENNER, b July 4, 1884. Res. 4052 N. 8th St., Phila. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Gertrude, b Jan. 21, 1903.
  2. Myrtle, b 21, 1904.

[49-614] HARRY H. GERHART, b July 12, 1869; s William and Mary (Hartranft) Gerhart [49­170] ; m June 16, 1894, MARGARET BREININGER, b Mar. 11, 1874. Farmer and bricklayer; res. College Place, Wash. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-1274] 1. Minnie H., b Jan. 5, 1895; m Henry F. Brown.
[49-1275] 2. Irma, b July 10, 1896; m Charles F. Schilling.

  1. James, b 26, 1900; d Feb. 14, 1904.
  2. C]a (Clara?), b 15, 1904; d Jan. 15, 1904.
  3. Oscar, b July 5, 1906.

[49-616] ANNIE H. GERHART, b Feb. 16, 1877; dau William and Mary (Hartranft) Gerhart [49-180] ; m June 30, 1894, HARRY B. DETTRA, b Nov. 3, 1875. Moulder; res. 112 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, N. J. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-1276] 1. William H., b Aug. 26, 1895; m Lydia P. Malin.
[49-1277] 2. Paul E., b Feb. 8, 1897; m Cesira M. Cracco.

  1. Harry E., b Aug. 27, 1899; d 24, 1907.
  2. Leroy, b June 29, 1901; d June 30, 1901.

[49-617] WILLIAM IRWIN H. GERHART, b Jan. 21, 1881; s William and Mary (Hartranft) Gerhart [49-180] ; m Feb. 21, 1907, MINNIE MAE KRETSHMAR, b July 7, 1888; dau Franklin and Dora (Carrel) Kretshmar. Painter; res. Souderton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Arthur Irwin, b Dec. 14, 1907.

2.  Allen Paul, b Dec. 29,

1909.

3.  Howard Leroy, b Aug.

1,

1911.

4.  Edward Ralph, b July

10,

1914.

5.  Dorothy Marie, b Apr.

3,

1918.

 

[49-618] FLORENCE H. GERHART, b May 10, 1887; dau William and Mary (Hartranft) Ger­hart [49-180] ; m Oct. 14, 1905, TITUS S. LOUX, b Aug. 8, 1885; s Jonas W. and Angeline (Sherer) Loux. Laundry man; res. Penn Square, Norristown, Pa., R. D. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Wayne, b Aug. 2, 1911.
  2. Esther Mae, b 30, 1913.
  3. Anna Florence, b Feb. 12, 1915.
  4. Harold Gerhart, b May 12, 1916.

[49-619] EUGENE H. GERHART, b Feb. 18, 1889; s William and Mary (Hartranft) Gerhart [49-180] ; m Oct.1, 1910, LILLIAN MAE HEIST, b July 30, 1891; dau Frank and Lizzie Jane (Bowman) Heist. Farmer; res. Bristol, Pa. (1920.)

Children (8):

  1. Florence G., b 22, 1911.
  2. Eugene H., b 17, 1914.
  3. Clarence H., b Apr. 7, 1920; d May 2, 1920.

[49-620] HOWARD R. SCHOCH, b Oct. 18, 1876; s Aaron and Mary (Rosenberger) Schoch [49­182] ; m Dec. 19, 1903, LIZZIE COPE, b Oct. 14, 1882; dau Jacob S. Cope. Cigar packer; res. Milford Square, Pa. (1917.)

 

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Children (3):

  1. Marion Viola, b Apr. 30, 1904; d June 5, 1911.
  2. Edna May, b 24, 1909.
  3. Pauline Mayola, b Sept. 17, 1917.

[49-621] SEWARD M. ROSENBERGER, b Aug. 9, 1872; s Henry H. and Elvina (Moyer) Rosenberger [49-183]; m Dec. 29, 1896, EMMA S. SELL, b June 8, 1875; dau William B. and Cath­arine W. (Shelley) Sell. Supervising principal; res. 4915 Knox St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Arthur, b 6, 1898.
  2. Willard, b May 10, 1900.
  3. Warren, b 28, 1902.
  4. Edgar Seward, b May 12, 1908.

[49-622] WILLIAM HENRY ROSENBERGER, b Mar. 24, 1877; s Henry H. and Elvina (Moyer) Rosenberger [49-183] ; m Feb. 14, 1900, LILLIAN IRENE LUTZ, b Jan. 15, 1877; dau Enos A. and Mary L. (Horne) Lutz. Salesman; res. 110 S. Madison St., Allentown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Harold Oliver, b May 7, 1902.
  2. Ralph Paul, b Mar. 13, 1912.
  3. Willis Luther, b Sept. 22, 1916.

[49-623] DANIEL WEBSTER ROSENBERGER, b Mar. 3, 1884; s Henry H. and Elvina (Moyer) Rosenberger [49-183] ; m Sept. 5, 1903, IDA MAY DIEHL, b June 28, 1882; d Dec. 17, 1917; dau Charles R. and Elizabeth (Weirbach) Diehl. Motorman; res. 1023 Broad St., Quakertown, Pa. (1919.) Children (5)-:

  1. Adelbert D., b 16, 1905.
  2. Franklin D., b 1, 1907.
  3. William D., b 12, 1908.
  4. Robert D., b 12, 1912.
  5. Florence D., b 10, 1915.

[49-624] M. JANE ANTRY, b July 29, 1855; dam Jacob and Angeline (Nace) Antry [49-184] ; m

Oct. 17, 1872, GEORGE A. FETTERHOFF, b Mar. 27, 1852. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-1278] 1. Harvey, b Sept. 20, 1873; m Carrie Zimmerman.

[49-1279] 2. Vincent, b Dec. 27, 1874; m Anna Straw.

[49-625] MAGDALENA ANTRY, b July 1, 1865; dau Jacob and Angeline (Nace) Antry [49-184] ;

m June 1, 1884, CONRAD HOKE, b Aug. 2, 1862; s Cornelius and Sara (Leiter) Hoke. Reamer

factory; res. Millersburg, Pa. (1920.)

Children (10):

  1. Arthur, b Jan. 25, 1885; Millersburg, Pa.

[49-1280] 2. Herman, b Jan. 1, 1888; m Katie Reisch.

  1. Ella, b Sept. 22, 1889; d Sept. 29, 1889.

[49-1281] 4. Carrie Esther, b Nov. 17, 1890; m George Henry Kline.

[49-1282] 5. Raymond, b Jan. 11, 1897; m Mary Swab.

[49-1283] 6. Sara, b July 20, 1898; m Harry Wright.

  1. Harry, b June 9, 1900; d June 16, 1900.
  2. Elmer, b June 29, 1901; d May 29, 1904.
  3. Daniel, b Nov. 28, 1903.
  4. Mary, b 6, 1906.

[49-626] ALICE (ANTRY) ANDRE, b Oct. 14, 1868; dau Jacob and Angeline (Nace) Antry [49­184]; m Mar. 8, 1887, HENRY BOWER, b May 18, 1863; s John and Susan (Reinberger) Bower. Car repairman, P. & R. R. R.; res. Carnation St., Harrisburg, Pa. (1920.)

 

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Children (2):

[49-1290] 1. Steven L., b Mar. 21, 1889; m Amy Shoop.

[49-1291] 2. Nevin A., b Sept. 5, 1892; m Grace Snow.

[49-627] IDA (ANTRY) ANDRE, b May 11, 1873; dau Jacob and Angeline (Nace) Antry [49-184];

m Dec. 3, 1891, SAMUEL JURY, b Sept. 7, 1870; s Benjamin and Polly (Walter) Jury. Res. 525

West King St., Lancaster, Pa. (1920.)

Children (8):

[49-1292] 1. Ralph Andre, b Nov. 22, 1892; m Mary E. Regan.

[49-1293] 2. Cloyd B., b Feb. 15, 1894; m Ada Laird.

[49-1294] 3. Bryan Leroy, b Aug. 10, 1896; m Clara Farinet.

[49-1295] 4. M. Pauline, b Jan. 23, 1898; m Arthur Paxton.

  1. Donald Robert, b Sept. 1, 1899; unm; 1027 Market Ave., Canton, Ohio.
  2. Ward L., b 18, 1900.
  3. Richard, b June 24, 1904.
  4. Nathan J., b 27, 1906.

[49-629] DANIEL (ANTRY) ANDRE, b Oct. 6, 1877; s Jacob and Angeline (Nace) Antry [49­184]; m Feb. 12, 1901, MARY RUMMELL, b Aug. 4, 1875. Auto body builder; res. Elizabethville, Pa. (1920.)

Daniel Andre served as Chief Burgess from 1913-17; also served as elder and deacon in Salem Reformed Church, Elizabethville, Pa.

Children (2):

  1. Mabel Irene, b 1, 1902.
  2. Edna Mae, b 2, 1914.

[49-630] REV. EDWARD FRANKLIN WIEST, D.D., s Jacob and Sarah A. (Nace) Wiest [49­186a] ; m Aug. 17, 1884, JOSEPHINE LEE BARNHART, b Feb. 29, 1860; dau Martin and Elizabeth (Freiling) Barnhart. Clergyman; res. Lebanon, Pa. Pastor of St. Stephen's Reformed Church at Lebanon.

Children (5):

  1. Nevin Keen, b 23, 1888; Norristown, Pa.
  2. Franklin Soper, b Mar. 20, 1891; d July 10, 1891.
    [49-1296] 3. Emily Elizabeth, b 9, 1892; m Rev. John E. Mertz.
  3. Edward Knode, b 3, 1897; 1721 Huntingdon St., Philadelphia, Pa.
  4. Ruth, b 5, 1900; Lebanon, Pa.

[49-631] F. NEVIN WIEST, b July 25, 1869; s Jacob and Sarah A. (Nace) Wiest [49-186a] ; m MARY ELLA NACE, b Jan. 25, 1876; d Dec. 3, 1920; dau Aaron and Amanda (Wieand) Nace [49-189]. Res. 4943 Hazel Ave., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Mr. Wiest is a salesman and musician with the Estey Co., Phila. He is a fine cornetist and frequently plays the cornet at revivals and other religious gatherings.

Children (6):

  1. Beatrice 0., b 6, 1897.
  2. Anita C., b 10, 1901.
  3. Dorothy M., b 8, 1904.
  4. Sarah C., b 5, 1906.
  5. Nevin, b Jan. 15, 1909.
  6. Wayne D., b 6, 1918.

[49-633] ESTELLA AUGUSTA SPOTTS, b Feb. 1, 1884; dau Elias and Sarah A. (Nace-Wiest) Spotts [49-186b] ; m June 6, 1905, DR. LEROY WINFIELD SWARTZ, b Jan. 3, 1880; s David L. and Clara (Howell) Swartz. Physician; res. 1024 Lincoln Ave., Tyrone, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Sarah Howell, b May 25, 1909.
  2. David Lewis, b 25, 1911.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            783

[49-634] SUSAN MAGDALENA PHILLIPS, b Sept. 24, 1864; dau William and Elizabeth (Nace) Phillips [49-187]; m. Aug. 17, 1890, IRA M. HELT, b Aug. 17, 1865; s J. F. and Margaret (Enders) Helt. Farming and agricultural implements; res. Enders, Dauphin Co., Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Verna E., b Feb. 4, 1892; unm; Enders, Pa.

[49-1297] 2. Carrie M., b Mar. 17, 1894; m Raymond Enders; Halifax, Pa.

[49-1298] 3. John W., b Feb. 29, 1896; m Alma Hoffman; Fisherville, Pa.

  1. Helen M., b 12, 1899; unm; Enders, Pa.

[49-636] CORA BELLE PHILLIPS, b Sept. 6, 1869; dau William and Elizabeth (Nace) Phillips [49-187] ; m Nov. 2, 1889, JOHN E. THOMAS, b Apr. 30, 1868. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 1, Herndon, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Katherine E., b 8, 1890; unm; 283 Union St., Millersburg, Pa.

[49-1299] 2. Carrie M., b Jan. 2, 1892; m Walter Wolf; Trevorton, Pa.

[49-1300] 3. Clara, b Mar. 10, 1894; m Jordan Yerger; Paxton, Pa.

[49-637] CLARA ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, b July 5, 1871; dau William and Elizabeth (Nace) Phillips [49-187] ; m Nov. 2, 1890, HENRY H. SNYDER, b Jan. 17, 1864; d May 3, 1911; s David and Hattie (Heim) Snyder. Builder; res. 283 Union St., Millersburg, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1301] 1. Edgar William, b Aug. 25, 1892; m Mary B. O'Hara.

  1. Russell Dewey S., b June 14, 1898; Muhlenberg College, A.B., 1919; also in military service.

[49-638.5] CARRIE ALVERDA NACE, b May 4, 1878; dau Aaron and Anna A. (Wieand) Nace [49-189] ; m Feb. 28, 1898, ARTHUR T. WYKER, b June 18, 1876; s Conrad S. and Elmira (Trauger) Wyker. Mechanical engineer; res. 3028 N. Marshall St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (10):

*1. William Finley, b Aug. 21, 1898.

  1. Chester Franklin, b Apr. 8, 1902.
  2. Carl Arthur, b Mar. 8, 1904; d June 3, 1917.
  3. Victor Raymond, b Sept. 9, 1906.
  4. Florence Alverta, b June 15, 1908.
  5. Walter Lewis, b June 8, 1910.
  6. Helen Ester, b Apr. 15, 1912.
  7. Mary Ellen, b Jan. 16, 1914.
  8. Bertha May, b Mar. 25, 1916.
  9. Saul Emmanuel, b June 29, 1919.

*William F. Wyker enlisted in the Quarter Master's Dept. of the U. S. Regular Army the 26th day of May, 1918, and sailed for France about the 1st of August, 1918, and arrived back home at Camp Merritt, July 31, 1919.

[49-638.6] WILLIAM FRANKLIN NACE, b Nov. 25, 1880; s Aaron and Anna A. (Wieand) Nace [49-189] ; m Feb. 21, 1906, CATHARINE FOLEY, b June 25, 1882. Res. 2232 Fairhill St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. William Edward b 12, 1908.
  2. Mabel, b Apr. 2, 1910.
  3. Pearl, b 13, 1913.

[49-642] EDNA ANSPACH, b Aug. 14, 1890; dau William S. and Catharine M. (Nace) Anspach [49-191] ; m Dec. 21, 1909, IRVIN H. SHIFFER, b June 23, 1889; s Allen B. and Mary A. (Habecker) Shiffer. Salesman; res. 462 Atlantic Ave., York, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-643] RUTH ANSPACH, b Apr. 14, 1898; dau William S. and Catharine M. (Nace) Anspach [49-191]; m June 29, 1916, ROSS H. SHIFFER, b June 19,1894; s Allen B. and Mary A. (Habecker)

 

784                                   GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

Shiffer. Civil engineer; res. Lebanon, Pa. (1919.) Ross H. Shiffer was Deputy City Treasurer, 1916­1917, and Civil Engineer (City Engineer Corps), 1918-1919.

One child: William Ross, b Dec. 6, 1917.

[49-645] KATE HARTRANFT, d Mar. 27, 1915; dau William and Mary A. (Robbins) Hartranft [49-192] ; nz Jan. 2, 1900, HARRY NEILSON, b Jan. 1, 1881. Merchant; res. 814 North 21st St., Phila., Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Florence May, b Aug. 14, 1901.
  2. Harold William, b Sept. 22, 1903.
  3. Robert Charles, b 30, 1906; d Oct. 20, 1908.

[49-647] WILLIAM M. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 13, 1886; s William and Mary A. (Robbins) Hart-ranft [49-192] ; m Feb. 14, 1912, MARTHA ROBINSON WELTE, b Nov. 6, 1886; dau Philip and Martha R. (Moore) Welte. Salesman; res. 26 Ellis Ave., Haddonfield, N. J. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. William M., b July 4, 1913.
  2. Robert M., b 2, 1918.

[49-649] LEWIS TAYLOR DUTTON, b Feb. 13, 1889; s William M. and Savilla (Hartranft) Dutton [49-193] ; m Aug. 28, 1912, REATA R. McCLOSKEY, b Mar. 6, 1890; dau J. Myers and Laura (Pearson) McCloskey. Wall paper dealer; res. 3948 Market St., Phila., Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-650) LILLIE MAY SHAW, b Apr. 25, 1879; dau William and Jane (Hartranft) Shaw [49-199]; m Mar. 10, 1900, LEWIS STILL. Res. 2358 E. Dauphin St., Phila., Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-651] IDA SHAW, b Aug. 15, 1884; dau William and Jane (Hartranft) Shaw [49-199] ; m Apr. 28, 1904, HENRY UNANGST, b May 28, 1878; s Henry and Antoinette (Bachman) Unangst. Mail clerk; res. 512 West Market St., Bethlehem, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Ella T., b 23, 1907.
  2. Marion A., b Nov. 1, 1910.

[49-652] WALTER H. SHAW, b Feb. 7, 1892; s William and Jane (Hartranft) Shaw [49-199] ; m Apr. 3, 1920, IDA R. MILLER, b Jan. 13, 1890; dau John H. and Wilhelmina (Young) Miller. Clerk; res. 2458 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

[49-653] JENNIE ESTELLE HACKETT, b Nov. 6, 1874; dau William H. and Mary E. (Hart-ranft) Hackett [49-200] ; m Oct. 14, 1903, GEORGE W. BUNTING, b July 4, 1876; s George T. and Mary A. (Sweitzer) Bunting. Route foreman at a dairy; res. 1104 E. Tioga St., Phila., Pa. (1920.) No issue.

[49-654] ADOLPHUS HANSELMAN, b Sept. 2, 1870; s John and Catherine (Hartranft) Hansel-man [49-201] ; m June 10, 1895, CORA GABEL, b Sept. 16, 1876; dau Albert and Catherine (Kramer) Gabel. Barber; res. 23 South 3rd St., Quakertown, Pa. (1920.)

One child:

[49-1302J Earl, b Aug. 18, 1898; m Elizabeth Umstead.

[49-660] MILTON N. ROYER, b Sept. 6, 1861; s Henry B. and Matilda R. (Nunemacher) Royer [49-203] ; m Sept. 6, 1884, KATE SCHWENK, b Dec. 10, 1860; dau Isaac K. and Christiana G. (Wambold) Schwenk. Teacher and farmer; res. R. D. No. 1, Telford, Pa., or Sumneytown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-1303] 1. Norman J. S., b Apr. 20, 1887; m Ellen Thomas; Tylersport, Pa. [49-1304] 2. Lottie May, b Nov. 28, 1895; m Elmer D. Hinkle.

  1. Milton N., b Nov. 2, 1904;

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            785

[49-664] ELLA C. HEANY, b Sept. 17, 1864; dau John M. and Caroline (Nunemacher) Heany [49-204]; m Mar. 8, 1884, MONROE W. GERHART, b Oct. 22, 1859; s Mahlon and Mary (Weisel) Gerhart. Contractor; res. 623 George St., Norristown, Pa. (1921.)

One child:

[49-1305] Carrie T., b Mar. 8, 1887; m Charles F. Lyon.

[49-665] ANNIE M. HEANY, b Oct. 14, 1872; dau John M. and Caroline (Nunemacher) Heany [49-204]; m June 1, 1901, EDWIN B. BERGEY, b Apr. 29, 1874; s Henry and Elizabeth Bergey. Cigar maker; res. Souderton, Pa. (1921.)

One child: W. Allen, b Sept. 4, 1901; d Sept. 24, 1907.

[49-666] JENNIE V. HEANY, b Oct. 13, 1873; dau John M. and Caroline (Nunemacher) Heany [49-204]; m May 16, 1896, JOSEPH B. HACKMAN, b Nov. 1, 1875; s Abraham 0. and Barbara S. (Bergey) Hackman. Asst. postmaster, Norristown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Pearl Estella, b Oct. 18, 1897; Norristown, Pa.
  2. Arthur W., b 6, 1899; d Sept. 8, 1900.
  3. Stanley Heany, b 1, 1903; Norristown, Pa.

[49-667] JOHN A. HEANY, b Jan. 5, 1877; s John M. and Caroline (Nunemacher) Heany [49­204]; m Sept. 5, 1914, MARY C. FULTON, b Feb. 1, 1880; dau Henry and Henrietta (Miller) Fulton. Cigar maker; res. 345 York Ave., Lansdale, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-668] WILLIAM M. HEANY, b June 23, 1878; s John M. and Caroline (Nunemacher) Heany [49-204]; m Nov. 15, 1915, OLIVE FINN, b July 19, 1877; dau Daniel and Elizabeth (Reddington) Finn. Cigar maker; res. 183 High St., Hartford, Conn. No issue. (1921.)

[49-672a] LEMUEL H. MADISON, b Mar. 10, 1872; s Edward W. and Susan (Stephenson) Madison [49-209]; m May 3, 1892, MARY E. FETTERS, b Oct. 23, 1872; d Sept. 20, 1916; dau David and Hannah (Lindsey) Fetters. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 3, Sewell, N. J. (1921.)

Children (2):

[49-1306] 1. Harry P., b July 21, 1894; m Belva Cheeseman.
[49-1307] 2. Walter F., b Sept. 17, 1898; m Ruth Williams.

[49-672b] LEMUEL H. MADISON, same as above, m 2d time, Feb. 12, 1918, EMMA E. WARD, b Mar. 16, 1886; dau William M. and Emma E. (Curtis) Ward. Farmer; res. Sewell, N. J. (1921.)

[49-674] MAUD MADISON, b Mar. 21, 1883; dau Edward W. and Susan (Stephenson) Madison [49-209]; m Aug. 19, 1900, JOHN LAMAR, b Nov. 1, 1881; s John H. and Emaline (Westcott) Lamar. Mgr. Gulf Refining Co., Bridgeton, N. J.; res. 233 Atlantic St., Bridgeton, N. J. (1921.)

Children (3):

[49-1308] 1. Emma, b Mar. 8, 1901; m George V. Allen.

  1. Nellie, b 25, 1903.
  2. Edward, b 30, 1906.

[49-677] DANIEL JACOBY, s Nathaniel and Valeria (Hartranft) Jacoby [49-218]; m KATHER­INE BYER or BOYER; lived in Norristown, Pa.

Children (2):

[49-1309] 1. Helen, b Feb. 13, 1876; m Rev. Ernest H. Pfatteicher.

[74-697a] 2. Linda, m                1. Franklin Derr.

[49-1310] 1                         t 2. James Nicholson; Camden, N. J.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-678] EPHRAIM RUDY, d Mar. 18, 1912; aged 68; s William D. and Margaret (Hartranft)

Rudy [49-219]; m________

 

786                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (3):

  1. William; Palmyra, N. J.
  2.  
  3.  

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-679] SALLIE AMELIA HARTRANFT, b June 19, 1850; dau Jacob and Esther May (Smith) Hartranft [49-220a]; m Oct. 31, 1869, WILLIAM MISSIMER. Res. Fairmount Ave., Phila., Pa. Prop. of cigar store. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Daniel, b 21, 1870; unm.
  2. John Washington, b 13, 1873; unm.

[49-680] JONAS SMITH HARTRANFT, b July 3, 1853; d June 29, 1915; s Jacob and Esther M. (Smith) Hartranft [49-220a]; m Dec. 11, 1877, SARAH REBECCA BECHTEL, b May 1, 1851; dau David R. and Maria (Schaeffer) Bechtel. Salesman; res. 127 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. John Raymond, b Mar. 3, 1880; unm; 127 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa.

[49-1311] 2. Esther Lubessa, b Mar. 10, 1882; m Samuel S. Engle.

[49-1312] 3. Miriam Rebecca, b Aug. 5, 1892; m Raymond V. Binder.

[49-681] JOHN WASHINGTON HARTRANFT, b Oct. 18, 1862; s Jacob and Esther M. (Smith)

Hartranft [49-220a]; m VIRGINIA_________ . Lived in St. Louis, Mo.

Children (2):

  1. Esther, 2. Mary. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-682] CARRIE DORA KEEHN, b Apr. 4, 1866; dau Peter B. and Martha (Wesner) Keehn [49-222]; m Apr. 20, 1895, FRANKLIN HAFER, b Sept. 29, 1865; s Israel and Amelia (Wentzel) Hafer. Watchman; res. 344 Madison Ave., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (8):

[49-1313] 1. Ada May, b Mar. 31, 1883; m Ambrose Swoyer; 1028 Robeson St., Reading, Pa. [49-1314] 2. Carrie A., b Sept. 17, 1888; m Clinton Fegley.

  1. Marguerite E., b July 26, 1891; d 24, 1901.
  2. Harold M., b 12, 1896; unm.
  3. Arthur P., b 16, 1898; d Oct. 24, 1901.
  4. Martha E., b June 18, 1899;
  5. Charles F., b 2, 1904.
  6. Robert G., b 16, 1907.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

The first three children are probably of a former marriage. [Editor.]

[49-692] DANIEL MARX, b Jan. 6, 1879; s Levi and Elizabeth (Keehn) Marx [49-229]; m Dec. 12, 1908, ANNA SMITH, b Jan. 20, 1888. Reading, Pa.

One child: Florence, b July 5, 1909.

[49-697] ANNA M. SEARLES, b Jan. 31, 1874; dau John B. and Margaret (Mason) Searles [49­234]; m June 30, 1903, CHARLES H. STETLER, b Jan. 17, 1878. Res. 116 Chestnut St., Pottstown, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Lester, b May 5, 1908.
  2. Emma, b May 13, 1910.
  3. John, b 30, 1914.

[49-698] EDNA MAY SEARLES, b Dec. 14, 1879; dau John B. and Margaret (Mason) Searles [49-234]; m Dec. 17, 1901, RICHARD HEIGES, b Oct. 22, 1878; s Tobias Benjamin and Mary Ann (Hikes) Heiges. Machine shopworker; res. 806 Queen St., Pottstown, Pa. (1918.)

 

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Children (3):

  1. Florence Evelyn, b 16, 1902.
  2. Richard, b 11, 1906; d Jan. 16, 1914.
  3. Mabel Rebecca, b Jan. 10, 1909.

[49-699] MARGARET BISEL HEIM, b Dec. 5, 1861; d Mar. 11, 1908; dau John P. and Sarah

(Hartranft) Heim [49-237] ; m July 14, 1883, WILLIAM PERRY GRESH, b Oct. 26, 1861; s William

  1. and Leah (Hendricks) Gresh. Cigar manufacturer; res. Norristown, Pa. (1918.)

Children, (4):

[49-1315] 1. Edna Lirrie, b Oct. 8, 1884; m Franklin L. Wright.

[49-1316] 2. William K., b Sept. 6, 1889; m Margaret Mercedes Mulkey.

[49-1316.1] 3. Sara H., b July 28, 1895; m Donald F. Lippincott.

  1. Perry Heim, b 26, 1900.

[49-700] MARY GUINN, b Aug. 14, 1857; d Dec. 16, 1891; dau Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hart-ranft) Guinn [49-239]; m Oct. 22, 1878, ALFRED MURPHY, b Jan. 18, 1855; d Apr. 16, 1887; s James and Tirzah (Harrar) Murphy. Salesman; res. McEwensville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Mary, b Mar. 27, 1880; Graduate nurse; McEwensville, Pa.
  2. Helen, b 21, 1885; milliner; McEwensville, Pa.
  3. James, b Mar. 27, 1880; bookkeeper; McEwensville, Pa.

[49-701] ANNIE LAURA GUINN, b Mar. 4, 1860; dau Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft)

Guinn [49-239]; m Aug. 18, 1886, WATT McCLELLAN HULING, b Dec. 29, 1858; s Samuel C.

and Susan (Fagundas) Huling. Confectioner; res. 128 N. Ruby St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Elizabeth, b Apr. 12, 1888; d Nov. 28, 1894.

[49-1317] 2. Helen May, b July 14, 1890; m Wilmer B. Coleman.

[49-1318] 3. Gertrude Linebaugh, b June 21, 1892; m Ralph G. Barnes.

  1. Dora Hartranft, b 3, 1896.
  2. Franklin Harrison. b 21, 1898.
  3. Grace, b Aug. 18, 1899; d 21, 1899.

[49-702] CHARLES H. GUINN, b Feb. 24, 1867; s Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Guinn [49-239]; m Dec. 23, 1903, RUTH SMITH, b Aug. 24, 1880; dau Reuben and Alverda (Stetler) Smith. Painter; res. 39 South 14th St., Newark, N. J. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Donald S., b 27, 1906.
  2. Willard S., b June 15, 1910.

[49-703] GEORGE GUINN, b Feb. 10, 1869; s Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Guinn [49-239]; m Dec. 28, 1893, FLORENCE SMITH, b Nov. 9, 1867; dau Alfred M. and Caroline (Forrest) Smith. Farmer; res. Seaford, Del. No issue. (1918.)

[49-704] SARA MAE GUINN, b June 24, 1871; dau Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Guinn [49-239]; In Feb. 18, 1892, JOHN H. BAYLOR, b May 8, 1866. Res. McEwensville, Pa. (1918.) Children (2):

  1. Lewis, b and d 15, 1898.
  2. Mary Elizabeth, b July 6, 1905.

[49-705] HENRY HOWARD GUINN, b Jan. 19, 1874; s Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Guinn [49-239]; m Jan. 19, 1915, IDA MAE OTT, b Jan. 27, 1876; dau Reuben and Elizabeth (Metzger) Ott. Res. McEwensville, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Shirley, b Dec. 24, 1915.

[49-706] MARGARET BLANCHE GUINN, b Dec. 29, 1876; dau Harrison H. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Guinn [49-239]; m Feb. 11, 1911, CLAUDE HEFT OPDYKE, b Mar. 22, 1879;s Alexander

 

788                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

and Mame (Smith) Opdyke. Supt. of Benzol plant; res. 1715 Barkley Ave., Bessemer, Ala. (1918.) One child: Rosalind Hartranft, b Oct. 27, 1912.

[49-707] HORACE HARRY HARTRANFT, b Dec. 2, 1857; s Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Hartzell) Hartranft [49-240];m May 18, 1882, MINNIE C. MABUS, b Aug. 28, 1854; dau John C. and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Mabus. Maintenance of railroad; res. Cassopolis, Mich. (1921.)

Children (5):

[49-1319] 1. Mattle E., b Mar. 21, 1883; m Arah J. Sayer.
[49-1320] 2. Nellie, b July 9, 1886; m Carlton W. Rinehart.
[49-1321] 3. Leo S., b June 11, 1892; m Oakley Savely.
[49-1322] 4. Lester J., b Feb. 18, 1896; m Alta F. Shaff.

  1. Harry, b May 29, 1899.

[49-708] OSCAR HARTRANFT, b Aug. 7, 1859; s Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Hartzell) Hartranft [49-240]; m Apr. 9, 1887, MARTHA ALICE PECK, b Sept. 23, 1868; dau Daniel and Saloma (Snyder) Peck. Asst. Building Supt.; res. Atascadero, Cal. (1921.)

Children (2):

[49--1323] 1. Samuel G., b Mar. 16, 1891; m Orpha Kelley.
2. Saloma R., b Jan. 18, 1896.

[49-710] ELIZABETH V. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 17, 1865; dau Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Hartzell) Hartranft [49-240]; m Jan. 1, 1884, JOHN HOFFMAN, b July 18, 1861; s Henry and Elizabeth (Braucher) Hoffman. Farmer; res. Constantine, Mich. (1921.)

Children (4):

[49-1324] 1. Robert Bruce, b Sept. 2, 1885; m Ethel Mae Powell.

[49-1325] 2. Henry Guy, b Jan. 14, 1888;.m Pearl Mae Towns; Estherville, Iowa.

[49-1326] 3. Genevieve Cecil, b Sept. 25, 1890; m Raymond E. Ellis.

  1. Donna Marie, b Feb. 6, 1900; unm; Constantine, Mich.

[49-711] WILLIAM H. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 8, 1870; s Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Hartzell) Hartranft [49-240]; m Feb. 28, 1901, MAUD MARR, b Feb. 28, 1879; dau William W. and Lillian K. (Deal) Marr. Farmer; res. Estherville, Iowa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Rhea, b Feb. 28, 1902.
  2. Cora, b Nov. 30, 1906.

[49-712] CORA HORTON HARTRANFT, b Aug. 24, 1872; dau Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Hart­zell) Hartranft [49-240]; m June 3, 1894, ARTHUR L. TRAVERSE, b Oct. 28, 1866; s Matthias and Hannah (Bittenbender) Traverse. Farmer; res. Constantine, Mich. No issue. (1921.)

[49-713] WILLIAM HARTRANFT, b July 22, 1862; s Oscar and Margaret (Riddle) Hartranft [49-241]; m Mar. 9, 1887, CLARIE E. EMERSON, b June 6, 1860; dau John Emerson. Farmer; res. Bristol, Ind. No issue. (1921.)

[49-714] SARAH HARTRANFT, b July 19, 1865; d Jan. 24, 1914; dau Oscar and Margaret (Riddle) Hartranft [49-241]; m Jan. 6, 1892, PETER D. SCHALL, b June 6, 1862; s Charles and Mary (Heim-bach) Schall. Traveling salesman; res. Box 63, Bristol, Ind. (1921.)

One child: Raymond, b Nov. 26, 1892; d Feb. 16, 1907.

[49-715] MARY HARTRANFT, b Sept. 29, 1869; dau Oscar and Margaret (Riddle) Hartranft [49-241]; m July 16, 1896, DALLAS DEAN BRUNSON, b June 22, 1868; d July 6, 1916. Horse buyer; res. 101 9th Avenue South, St. Paul, Minn. (1921.) Dallas Dean Brunson was killed in an auto wreck while buying horses for the British Government for use in the recent war.

Children (5):

  1. Margaret, b May 22, 1899.
  2. Dallas, b Oct. 24, 1903.
  3. Arthur } twins, b 4, 1906.
  4. Allen

[49-1326.1] 5. Thelma, h Nov. 25, 1901; m L. Larson; St. Paul, Minn.

 

PLATE 89

 

Schwenkfelder Matrons dressed for "Meeting" : Leah Newman Schultz [68-11],
Hannah Kriebel Schultz [70-11], and Christina Schultz Krauss [11-59].
From "The Schwenkfelders in Pennsylvania—Kriebel.-
(Courtesy of The Pennsylvania-German Society.)

 

PLATE 90

 

Hannah Kriebel Schultz [70-11], spinning with a spindle.
From "The Schwenkfelders in Pennsylvania—Kriebel."
(Courtesy of "The Pennsylvania-German Society.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 789

[49-716] LAURA B. HARTRANFT, b Dec. 7, 1872; dau Oscar B. and Margaret (Riddle) Hartranft [49-241]; m Apr. 27, 1898, THOMAS L. PROUGH, b Apr. 7, 1867; s Alfred and Rilla (Elliott) Prough. Engineer; res. Bristol, Pa. No issue. (1921.) Mr. and Mrs. Prough separated in 1910, and Mrs. Prough assumed her maiden name.

[49-718] IDA VIRGINIA BISEL, b Sept. 14, 1862; dau Amos T. and Margaret (Hartranft) Bisel [49-243]; m Oct. 21, 1891, OTIS JEROME CAREY, b Mar., 1864; d Mar. 13, 1906; s John and Anna (Slaherty) Carey. Supt., manufacturing plant; res. Route 4, Box 401, Jacksonville, Fla. (1921.)

One child: Margaret Howard, b Aug. 12, 1892.

[49-719] LAURA ANNIE BISEL, b Dec. 28, 1864; d Sept. 27, 1914; dau Amos T. and Margaret (Hartranft) Bisel [49-243]; m June 17, 1886, JOSIAH HOWARD, b Jan., 1860; .s Charles B. and Lucetta (Morris) Howard. Manufacturer and banker; res. Emporium, Pa. (1921.) Josiah Howard married 2d time.

Children (9):

  1. Dorothy Hartranft, b 22, 1888.
  2. Josiah, b July 6, 1889; d May 4, 1894.
  3. Ruth Hartranft, b 4, 1894; d Dec. 19, 1894.
  4. Edward Morris, b 19, 1896; d Aug. 19, 1897.
  5. Richard Hartranft, b July 6, 1897; d July 9, 1897.
  6. Ross Bisel, b Dec. 22, 1900; d 26, 1900.
  7. Josephine, b June 14, 1902.
  8. Robert Hayes, b 5, 1904.
  9. Mark Bisel, b 19, 1909.

[49-720] AMBROSE STANTON BISEL, b July 24, 1866; d Oct. 30, 1917; s Amos T. and Margaret (Hartranft) Bisel [49-243]; m 1908, LAURA GUTIERREZ, b 1893. Merchant; res. Arroyo, Porto Rico. (1921.)

One child: Damasa Julia, b Dec. 11, 1909.

[49-721] LINWOOD H. DE HASS, b Dec. 21, 1868; s John and Susan (Hartranft) De Hass [49­244]; m Sept. 14, 1897, LAURA CUSTER SHANTZ, b Feb. 9, 1872; dau Albert P. and Elizabeth (Custer) Shantz. Machinist foreman; res. 1104 W. Marshall St., Norristown, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-722] SAMUEL SEBRING HARTRANFT, b Oct. 30, 1855; d Feb. 2, 1921; s Gen. John F. and Sallie D. (Sebring) Hartranft [49-245]; in June 25, 1898, SALLIE DORAH SHULTZ, b Oct. 30, 1855; dau Frederick A. Shultz. Res. Norristown, Pa.

One child: Marion Anna, b Oct. 7, 1901.

Samuel S. Hartranft was born in 1855, at Norristown, Pa., and was educated at Fremont Seminary, Norristown, and Lafayette College, at Easton, Pa., receiving the degrees of A. B. and M. S.

After leaving college he was chemist in the Pennsylvania State Geological Survey and the Phila­delphia Mint. He left his profession to accept the position of cashier of the Philadelphia Custom House. On being relieved of the office by the Cleveland administration he returned to his profession, making a study of the Bessemer steel process and blast furnaces at the Edgar Thomson works, and then engaged in managing several furnace plants in the Pittsburgh region and Eastern Pa. He was a member of the Sons of the Revolution, American Society of Mining Engineers, and other organizations.

Being the son of a general of the Civil War, Samuel Hartranft also had a military career. In 1876 he enlisted in Gen. Frank Reeder's Company in the Easton Grays, Company F, 4th Regiment, N. G. P. He afterward joined the 1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry; in 1880 he was appointed aide-de-camp with the rank of Major on the staff of his father, Major-General John F. Hartranft commanding the division of the N. G. P. In 1884 he was appointed division commissary with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and division ordnance officer; in 1890 he was appointed division inspector of rifle practice which position he held for a number of years.

For several years, Mr. Hartranft was a member of the Valley Forge Park commission and was during the latter part of his life superintendent of the park. He died very suddenly on Feb. 2, 1921 at his home in Valley Forge.

 

790                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-723] MARION HARTRANFT, b Sept. 19, 1865; dau Gen. John F. and Sallie D. (Sebring) Hartranft [49-245]; m Oct. 17, 1901, EDWARD VILLEROY STOCKHAM, b Oct. 17, 1863; s Charles Stockham. Res. Perryman, Md. (1918.)

One child: Hartranft, b Nov. 7, 1902.

[49-729] WILLIAM GRANT HARTRANFT, b Dec. 1, 1866; s Daniel W. and Effie Jane (Stetler) Hartranft [49-248]; in Aug. 30, 1890, MARY A. ADAMS, b 1869; dau J. A. Adams. Publisher; res. 565 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. No issue. (1918.)

[49-731] OLIVER A. HARTRANFT, b Dec. 20, 1875; s Daniel W. and Effie J. (Stetler) Hartranft [49-248]; m Mar. 17, 1906, EMMA SIMMONS, b Sept. 17, 1879; dau Ole Simmons. Ship builder; res. 924 31st Ave., Seattle, Wash. (1917.) No issue.

[49-734] ROY PERCIE HARTRANFT, b Dec. 30, 1886; s Daniel W. and Effie J. (Stetler) Hart-ranft [49-248]; m Jan. 1, 1913, EVELYN MAE HOTCHKISS, b Oct. 26,1893; dau Irving Hotchkiss. Station agent; res. Hanley Park, Minn. (1917.)

One child: William Gerald, b Mar. 19, 1915.

[49-741] LAWRENCE E. CHASE, b Sept. 10, 1879; s Gilbert and Susan (Hartranft) Chase [49-252]; m Sept. 25, 1907, MARY E. LENARD. b Dec. 8, 1871. Farmer; res. Hillsdale, Mich., Route 1. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Clarence S., b July 12, 1909.
  2. Clarabell, b Mar. 11, 1913.

[49-743] THOMAS E. McCLOSKEY, b Apr.2,1878;s Thomas E. and Alice (Hartranft) McCloskey [49-259]; m Aug. 14, 1902, LENA MOXLEY, b May 30, 1878; dau William Henry and Alice (Tucker) Moxley. Cabinet maker; res. 420 Ontario Ave., Renovo, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Marian Elizabeth, b July 18, 1910.
  2. Boy, b and d July 11, 1905.

[49-751] MARIE PATIENCE POTTS, b Oct. 19, 1888; dau Charles H. and Annie M. (Hartranft) Potts [49-262]; m Feb. 10, 1915, J. B. PACKER YOUNG, b Sept. 12, 1882; s Edward G. and Mary Percel (Awl) Young. Chief clerk; res. Renovo, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Sarah A., b 3, 1917; d Jan. 4, 1920.
  2. B. Packer, b Oct. 20, 1920.

[49-752] WILLIAM JOSEPH POTTS, b Nov. 12, 1891; s Charles H. and Annie M. (Hartranft) Potts [49-262]; m MARY RUSSELL. Res. Renovo, Pa.

One child: William Joseph, b Nov. 2, 1918.

[49-754] ELIZABETH HARTRANFT, b June 14, 1853; dau Henry and Susanna (Fisher) Hartranft [49-266]; m Nov. 28, 1872, WILLIAM A. SEIGENFUSE, b July 23, 1851; s John and Rebecca (Haldeman) Seigenfuse. Moulder; res. 9 S. Greenwood St., Tamaqua, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1327] 1. John H., b Feb. 5, 1874; m Florence Craven.
[49-1328] 2. Stella J., b June 1, 1878; m B. A. Sitler.

[49-757] ANNIE HARTRANFT, b May 10, 1865; dau Henry and Susanna (Fisher) Hartranft [49-266]; m Sept. 6, 1884, NELSON SIGAFUSE. Res. Tamaqua, Pa. No, issue.

[49-763] RACHEL HARTRANFT, b Jan. 28, 1870; dau Jessiah and Rachel Hartranft [49-267]; m July 4, 1891, PETER SMITH, b 1862; d Oct., 1916.

Children (10):

  1. Morris, d in infancy.
  2. Irene, d in infancy.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           791

  1. William, d in infancy.

[49-1329] 4. Emma, b Nov. 25, 1894; m William Kindred; Mauch Chunk, Pa.

  1. George, b Apr. 15, 1897.
  2. Edna, b Feb. 10, 1900.
  3. Helen, b 13, 1902.
  4. Michael, d in infancy.
  5. Vincent, b Feb. 26, 1907.
  6. Robert, b Jan. 26, 1912.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-765a] ELIAS HARTRANFT, b 1852; d 1905; s Jessiah and Rachel Hartranft [49-267]; m A.

_______ , b 1853; d 1889.

Children (2):

[49-1330] 1. Amos, d Oct., 1918; m Mayme Acker; Seek, Schuylkill Co., Pa..

[49-1331] 2. Ida, m Samuel Betz; Bloomingdale, Pa.

[Unable to complete.]

[49-765b] ELIAS HARTRANFT, same as above, m 2d time, MRS. SARAH G. COOPER (widow), d 1908.

Mrs. Cooper had children, Robert J., Minnie M., and James Cooper, to whom she willed pro­perty in will filed Jan. 15, 1908. [No further data.]

[49-767] JOHN FOX, b Mar. 1, 1864; s Samuel and Leviria (Mauger) Fox [49-269]; m IDA SAL-ZER. Res. Boyertown, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Clarence, b 1890; d 1914. [No further data.]

[49-768] DR. GEORGE EDWIN M. HERBST, b Sept. 10, 1857; d Feb., 1919; s Capt. George and Violetta (Maurer) Herbst [49-271a]; m Oct. 28, 1880, LOTTIE S. STETTLER, b Apr. 29, 1859; dau William G. and Catharine (Grim) Stettler. Physician; res. Oley, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

Dr. G. Herbst was State Senator from Berks Co. for 16 years.

[49-769] J. HORACE ZIEGLER, b Dec. 11, 1857; s Abraham and Amanda (Riegner) Ziegler [49-275]; m Mar. 2, 1881, LYDIA H. ALDERFER, b Feb. 24, 1861; dau Benjamin and Sarah M. (Harley) Alderfer. Farmer; res. Telford, Pa., R. D. No. 2. (1919.) Mr. J. Horace Ziegler is Director of Poor for Montgomery Co., Pa.

Children (8):

[49-1332] 1. Waldo Emerson, b Oct. 27, 1882; m Anna M. Groff.
[49-1333] 2. Lillie May, b Sept. 20, 1885; m Stanley J. Yerger.
[49-1334] 3. Katie Alverda, b Mar. 24, 1889; m Lavin A. Geller.

[49-1335a] y 4. Annie Alice, b Nov. 18, 1891; m 1. Joseph A. Price.

[49-1335b]                                                              2. John James Wiles.
[49-1336] 5. Jay Warren, b Nov. 29, 1894; m Sadie A. Alderfer.

  1. Sara Ada, b Oct. 23, 1898.
  2. Amanda Marie, b 28, 1900.
  3. Emma Louella, b July 4, 1902.

[49-770] ANNIE RIEGNER ZIEGLER, b Nov. 24, 1859; dau Abraham and Amanda (Riegner) Ziegler [49-275]; m Apr. 8, 1884, HENRY H. KRUPP, b July 12, 1861; s Jacob K. and Susanna D. (Heckler) Krupp. Automobile upholsterer; res. Kulpsville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Emerson Granville, b Sept. 23, 1887; d Dec. 20, 1888.
    [49-1337] 2. J. Paul, b Feb. 25, 1892; m Katharyn J. Metz.

[49-774] WILLIAM WALTERS, b May 26, 1883; s Lewis G. and Mary (Leh) Walters [49-283]; m Sept. 28, 1907, MALINDA ISETT, b Jan. 24, 1886; dau Samuel P. and Anna (Scholl) Isett. Clerk; res. 169 N. York St., Pottstown, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

 

792                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-776] OLIVER S. MAURER, b Jan. 22, 1885; s Henry F. and Ida M. (Scholl) Maurer [49-285];

m ELSIE MAY DILGER, dec.

Children (3):

  1. Leonard, 2. Clarence, 3. Beatrice. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-780] FLORENCE MAURER, b Jan. 1, 1881; d Sept. 21, 1913; dau Edward and Minerva (Van Buskirk) Maurer [49-286]; m CHARLES FLICKER. Mr. Flicker remarried.

Children (2):

  1. Geraldine, 2. Jennie. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-781] ESTELLA MAURER, b Apr. 8, 1882; dau Edward and Minerva (Van Buskirk) Maurer [49-286]; in Nov. 14, 1902, GEORGE LEVENGOOD, b May 23, 1878; s Mathias and Elizabeth

(Davidheiser) Levengood.    School teacher and farmer; res. Boyertown, Pa., R. D. No. 2.                         (1919.)

Children (8):

1. Clarence, b July

31,

1903.

2. Miriam, b Mar.

19,

1905.

3. Luther, b Mar.

31,

1907.

 

[49-782] ANNA E. MAURER, b Sept. 12, 1888; dau Edward and Minerva (Van Buskirk) Maurer [49-286]; m Apr. 12, 1911, ERNEST R. HALES, b Oct. 27, 1887; s William Thomas and Lewellyn (Braswell) Hales. Prop. of sawmill; res. Pikeville, N. Car. No issue. (1919.)

[49-783] EDITH MAURER, b Mar. 7, 1892; dau Edward and Minerva (Van Buskirk) Maurer [49-286]; m Feb. 11, 1911, HORACE C. BEALER, b Mar. 10, 1890. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 5, Potts­town, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Marie, b July 8, 1913.
  2. Alma, b Aug. 10, 1915.
  3. Wilmer, b Mar. 12, 1917.

[49-785] LAURA REBECCA MAURER, b Mar. 28, 1876; dau Franklin 0. and Amanda J. (Bright) Maurer [49-288]; m July 9, 1898, HOWARD SHERMAN DIEM, b Nov. 10, 1866; s Elias and Lydia A. (Harrington) Diem. General foreman; res. 165 Shepard Ave., Newark, N. J. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Franklin Sherman, b Feb. 2, 1900.
  2. Edith M., b June 26, 1902; d 3, 1906.
  3. Laura R., b May 16, 1907.
  4. Howard E., b July 31, 1912.

[49-786] MILFORD B. MAURER, b Aug. 10, 1878; s Franklin 0. and Amanda. J. (Bright) Maurer [49-288]; m Sept. 18, 1897, LAURA EVA MOYER, b Sept. 5, 1881; dau Levi W. and Katie E. (Reed) Moyer. Res. Lebanon, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Marguerite Edna, b Feb. 20, 1898.
  2. Harold William, b June 23, 1900.

[49-789] WILLIAM ZACHARIAS MILLER, b Feb. 11, 1894; s John A. and Gertrude F. (Maurer) Miller [49-294]; m July 29, 1917, SARAH TEMPLIN KITLING, b Apr. 9, 1892; dau William D. and Ellen (Templin) Kitling. Linotype operator; res. 624 Weiser St., Reading, Pa. (1919.1

One child: John William, b May 18, 1918.

[49-791] SAMUEL HARTRANFT, b Apr. 8, 1879; s Samuel N. and Mary A. (Rhoads) Hartranft [49-298]; m Mar. 8, 1906, LOTTIE SHOEMAKER, b June 21, 1883. Res. Schuylkill Haven, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Dorothy, b Apr. 13, 1907.
  2. Verna, b 8, 1912.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           793

[49-794] MARY HARTRANFT, b Nov. 30, 1865; dau Samuel N. and Mary A. (Rhoads) Hartranft [49-298]; m June 3, 1887, EDWIN 0. BITTLE, b May 20, 1867; s Andrew and Sarah (Smith) Bittle. Laborer; res. 1340 Greenwich St., Reading, Pa. (1921.)

Children (5):

[49-1338] 1. Irvin T., b Nov. 20, 1887; m Edith E. Clauser.
[49-1339] 2. Emma B., b Jan. 25, 1889; m Harry Woodworth.
[49-1340] 3. Samuel A., b Dee. 11, 1890; m Annie Reber.
[49-1341] 4. Howard A., b Nov. 29, 1892; m Estella Spatz.
[49-1342] 5. Hellen M., b Aug. 30, 1894; m Harry F. Matz.

[49-796] JACOB HARTRANFT, b Mar. 24, 1870; d Jan. 21, 1916; s Samuel N. and Mary A. (Rhoads) Hartranft [49-298]; m June 5, 1888, ALICE HEIMBACH, b July 28, 1874; d Apr. 24, 1917; dau Francis-and Rebecca (Garret) Heimbach. Locomotive engineer; res. Allentown, Pa.

Jacob Hartranft lost his life in an accident at Royersford, Pa.

Children (3):

[49-1343] 1. Mary, b Aug. 31, 1892; m Earl Groff.

  1. Earl, b Feb. 5, 1898.
  2. Wilford, b 15, 1900.

[49-797] JOHN FRANKLIN HARTRANFT, b Jan. 1, 1875; d July 14, 1908; s David and Sallie (Oplinger) Hartranft [49-300]; m Oct. 19, 1895, CARRIE FRANCIS HOCKLANDER, b July 1, 1876; dau Jefferson M. and Margaret (Wightman) Hocklander. Clerk; res. 422 Tilghman St., Allen­town, Pa. (1921.)

One child:

[49-1344] Paul M., b Oct. 18, 1896; m Eva M. Heckman.

[49-798] MARY MATILDA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 10, 1855; dau John W. and Catharine (Bower) Hartranft [49-301a]; m Sept. 24, 1874, HENRY DAVID HEFFELFINGER LOTT, b Mar. 14, 1851; s Philip and Elizabeth (Jones) Lott. Machinist; res. Birdsboro, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Gertrude, b July 3, 1875; d 2, 1883.
  2. Wayne H., b 26, 1884.

[49-799] SUSAN HARTRANFT, b July 23, 1863; dau John W. and Catharine (Bower) Hartranft [49-301a]; m Dec. 25, 1886, ELMER R. HUYETT, b Nov. 22, 1862; s Isaac and Catharine (Root) Huyett. Farmer; res. Birdsboro, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-800] EMMA REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 29, 1860; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Andrews) Hartranft [49-303]; m Feb. 19, 1880, AZIRA WAYNE SAMMEL, b 1848; d Mar. 4, 1917; s Joseph and Catherine (Gordon) Sammel. Farmer; res. Saegerstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-1345] Eva May, b Nov., 1884; m Frank B. Bolton.

[49-801] SARAH ALICE HARTRANFT, b Nov. 27, 1862; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Andrews) Hartranft [49-303]; m Apr. 15, 1884, CHARLES EDWARD DEICHMAN, b Nov. 28, 1857; s Edward and Julia (Hauck) Deichman. Coal dealer; res. Caledonia, N. Y. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-1346] I. Hazel Ada, b Mar. 22, 1885; m Carl S. George. [49-1347] 2. Irene Genevieve, b Oct. 12, 1886; m Frank E. Swart.

  1. Laura Marie, b Oct. 16, 1891; Caledonia, N. Y.
  2. Charles Hartranft, b 8, 1904; Caledonia, N. Y.

[49-802] FANNIE ESTHER HARTRANFT, b Mar. 31, 1865; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Andrews) Hartranft [49-303]; m Sept. 5, 1882, JOHN ACKER, b May 3, 1855; s Jones and Mary C. (Frantz) Acker. Farmer; res. Saegerstown, Pa. (1919.)

 

794                   GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (4):

[49-1348] 1. Ray A., b July 25, 1883; m Iva L. Coon.

  1. Wayne 0., b Aug. 3, 1885; Saegerstown, Pa.

[49-1349] 3. Louis C., b Nov. 5, 1887; d Oct. 4, 1915; m Jennie Coon.

  1. Rodney H., b Feb. 10, 1903.

[49-803] LIZZIE HARTRANFT, b May 18, 1867; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Andrews) Hartranft [49-303]; m Feb. 22, 1887, E. GRANT REICHEL, b Dec. 24, 1864; s William and Susan (Snyder) Reichel.• Farmer; res. Saegerstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Susan Ruth, b Jan. 28, 1890; Westbury, N. Y.
  2. Mary Nina, b Aug. 31, 1892; Arkport, N. Y.
  3. Frank Hartranft, b Jan. 30, 1897; Linden, N. J.; B. S.—Allegheny College, 1915. M. S.—Allegheny College, 1916. M. S.—Harvard Univ., 1917. Head of Research Dept. of Grassells Co.

[49-804] CATHARINE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 29, 1871; dau Jacob W. and Mary (Andrews) Hartranft [49-303]; m. Oct. 18, 1883, EDWARD BURDETT MATTESON, b Sept. 18, 1868; s David and Ermina (Blakley) Matteson. Railroad conductor; res. 1113 Washington St., Olean, N. Y. (1919.) Mrs. Matteson is secretary of National Protective Legion, Olean Legion No. 189.

Children (2):

[49-1350] 1. Kathleen V., b Apr. 18, 1895; m J. S. McElfresh.

  1. Dortha M., b Oct. 5, 1899; Training class for nurses; Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

[49-805] CHARLES E. HARTRANFT, s Levi W. and______________________________________________ Hartranft [49-304a]; m_______________________________________________________

One child: Robert E.; 817 Matthews Ave., Scranton, Pa. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-808] JOHN B. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 29, 1875; d May 22, 1922; s Harrison W. and Barbara (Beach) Hartranft [49-305a]; m Dec. 13, 1893, SOPHIA BRECHTEL, b Feb. 21, 1875; dau George Brechtel. Musician and teacher; res. 45 E. Seymour St., Phila., Pa. (1917.) Mr. Hartranft was formerly director of the Liszt Conservatory of Music. He was also an organist, and was a member of the Musicians' Union, The Musical Fund Society and the Shubert Fund.

Children (5):

[49-1351] 1. John H., b July 25, 1894; m Anna Adams.

  1. Barbara Lenore, b 20, 1896.
  2. Nelson Sizer, b 8, 1898.
  3. Raymond George, b Aug. 18, 1899.
  4. Armand Christian, b July 22, 1901.

[49-809] WILLIAM B. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 7, 1877; s Harrison W. and Barbara (Beach) Hart-ranft [49-305a]; m Oct. 11, 1899, EMMA O'NEAL.

One child: Helen Jennie, b Mar. 2, 1902.

[49-810] MARY L. WOODRING, b July 18. 1866; dau Daniel and Emma (Hartranft) Woodring [49-306a]; m Dec. 25, 1884, HENRY THOMAS, b Feb. 23, 1859; d Apr. 30, 1906; s Jacob and Magda­lena (Drune) Thomas. Farmer; res. 535 Peace St., Hazleton, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-811] DORETTA BENNER, b May 3, 1874; dau Samuel and Emma (Hartranft-Woodring) Benner [49-306b]; m Dec. 12, 1896, SURO T. BENNINGER, b Sept. 23, 1875; s Reuben and Anna M. (Thomas) Benninger. Farmer; res. St. Johns, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Guy Victor, b June 14, 1897.
  2. Reuben Clair, b Sept. 25, 1898.
  3. Walter Paul, b 8, 1900.
  4. Emma Iola, b 11, 1908.
  5. Franklin Oliver, b Feb. 4, 1914.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            795

[49-812] SARAH BENNER, b Apr. 4, 1876; dau Samuel and Emma (Hartranft-Woodring) Benner [49-306b]; m Sept. 26, 1896, GILBERT PETERS, b Apr. 4, 1875; s William J. and Jane (Roper) Peters. Farmer; res. Conyngham, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Clara Arlene, b Nov. 13, 1907.

[49-813] EMMA MONTZ, b June 19, 1867; dau Edwin and Mary A. (Hartranft) Montz [49-307];

m Sept. 12, 1885, ARELIA H. ACKER, b Jan. 24, 1867; s William R. and Mary K. (LaBar) Acker.

Painter; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-1352] Lee W., b Nov. 4, 1885; m Minnie Tyson.

[49-814] CHARLES MONTZ, b Feb. 17, 1871; s Edwin and Mary A. (Hartranft) Montz [49-307];

m June 29, 1894, ELIZA JANE SCHNELL, b Aug. 24, 1875; dau Oliver and Priscilla (Rhoads) Schnell.

Machinist; res. Lehighton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Howard, b Dec. 5, 1895.
  2. Mabel, b Apr. 15, 1898.
  3. Dorothy, b May 26, 1905.

[49-815] WILLIAM MONTZ, b Mar. 18, 1874; s Edwin and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Montz [49­307]; m Dec. 18, 1898, JULIA BRAY, b Jan. 28, 1879; dau William and Katherine (Roberts) Bray. Machinist; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

Children (11):

  1. William, b June 24, 1899.
  2. Gertrude, b 31, 1900.
  3. Walter, b Oct. 6, 1902.
  4. Eletha, b Aug. 28, 1904.
  5. Anna, b 21, 1906.
  6. Mildred, b 25, 1908.
  7. Louis, b 30; 1909.
  8. Calvin, b Mar. 5, 1912.
  9. Philip, b June 29, 1914.
  10. Ruth, b 1, 1916.
  11. Mary, b 11, 1917.

[49-816a] STELLA MONTZ, b July 8, 1876; dau Edwin and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Montz [49­307]; m Sept. 3, 1893, THOMAS KISSINGER, b June 1, 1873; d May 15, 1894. Carpenter; White Haven, Pa. (1919.)

One child:

[49-1353]        Thomas, b Apr. 14, 1894; m Cora Stoss.

[49-81613] STELLA (MONTZ) KISSINGER, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 5, 1895, ROBERT

FEIST, b Apr. 14, 1877; s Rudolph and Angeline (Helmar) Feist.       State Commissioner of Police;

res. White Haven, Pa.    (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-1354]

1. Robert, b Mar.

1,

1896; m Mammie Marstellar.

 

2. Dewey, b May

3. Verna, b May

4,

10,

1898.

1900.

  1. Lee, b July 1,
  2. Marian, b 31, 1904.

[49-817] GEORGE MONTZ, b June 23, 1881; s Edwin and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Montz [49­307]; m June 27, 1906, ESTELLA MAY LA BAR, b Dec. 29, 1882; dau Henry Peter and Margarete (Walters) La Bar. Insurance agent; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Earle, b May 16, 1907.
  2. Areline, b July 29, 1909.

 

796                          GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCH\VENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-818] HARRY MONTZ, b Apr. 2, 1884; s Edwin and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Montz [49-307]; m Apr. 15, 1905, GERTRUDE MOSER, b June 23, 1882; dau Jacob and Emma (Woodring) Moser. Moulder; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Russel, b 4, 1905.
  2. Florence, b July 15, 1908.
  3. Harry E., b 29, 1918; d June 14, 1918.

[49-819] GRACE MONTZ, b Sept. 3, 1888; dau Edwin and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Montz [49-307]; m Oct. 15, 1914, GEORGE ROBERT OLEWINE, b Nov. 5, 1886; s William and Harriet (Seigenfus) Olewine. Car inspector; res. Weatherly, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Emerson Robert, b Mar. 4, 1916; d Mar. 4, 1916.
  2. Robert Edwin, b July 29, 1918.

[49-820] WILLIAM A. TURNBACH, b July 26, 1871; s Edward and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Turnbach [49-308]; m June 22, 1904, CAROLINE MANE, b Mar. 3, 1871; dau Philip and Mary (Nussbaum) Mane. Service Man for Hercules Powder Co.; res. 815 W. Diamond Ave., Hazleton, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-821] JOHN J. TURNBACH, b July 11, 1874; s Edward and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Turnbach [49-308]; in June 16, 1904, LAURA MABEL PACKER, b Aug. 23, 1878; dau Frank W. and Laura B. (Richardson) Packer. Res. "The Watkins," 261 Georgia St., Buffalo, N. Y. No issue. (1919.)

[49-823] MARY BERTHA TURNBACH, b Nov. 23, 1878; dau Edward and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Turnbach [49-308]; m July 27, 1896, CHARLES JORDAN, b Oct. 4, 1871; s John Taylor and Harriet (Fottle) Jordan. Electrician; res. 518 Grant St., Hazleton, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Helen, b May 5, 1897.

[49-824] S. S. PRENTISS TURNBACH, b June 25, 1881; s Edward and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Turnbach [49-308]; m Feb. 24, 1909, JANE (JENNIE) MILLIGAN, b Apr. 16, 1884; dau Robert and Sarah (Pattnison) Milligan. Vice-pres., Hazle Township High School; res. 557 Grant St., Hazleton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Dorothy A., b 21, 1909.
  2. Edward P., b 11, 1912.
  3. Marion E., b Jan. 5, 1915.

[49-825] NETTIE MAY BEACH, b Oct. 20, 1877; dau John and Amanda C. (Hartranft) Beach [49-309]; m June 21, 1894, ROGER A. McSHEA, b Nov. 18, 1873; s Michael and Nellie (Gallagher) MeShea. Public accountant; res. 5466 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (8):

*1. John F., b Feb. 6, 1895.

  1. Nellie, b Sept. 14, 1897; d Nov. 29, 1897.
  2. Roger A., b Sept. 20, 1899.
  3. Edmund James, b 20, 1901.
  4. Florence Gertrude, b July 10, 1903.
  5. Catharine Elizabeth, b Apr. 30, 1905.
  6. Joseph Mark, b 22, 1907.
  7. Harry J., b Jan. 23, 1909.

*John F. McShea enlisted in the Aviation Service on Oct. 22, 1917, and was sent to Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, where he remained nine months. He was then sent to France -where he was stationed until Jan., 1919. He arrived in New York on Feb. 2, 1919, and was honorably discharged, Feb. 13, 1919.

[49-826] ELIZABETH FRANCES BEACH, b May 16, 1879; dau John and Amanda C. (Hartranft) Beach [49-309]; m Oct. 6, 1897, REV. HARVEY MILTON KLINGER, b Jan. 25, 1874; s Daniel D.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELI)ER FAMILIES                 797

and Hannah Edgar (Young) Klinger. Clergyman of the United Brethren in Christ; res. 1833 N. Sawyer Ave., Chicago, Ill. (1919.)

Rev. Harvey M. Klinger was licensed to preach in Oct., 1901, by the Eastern Conference of the United Brethren in Christ. He was ordained in Reading, Oct., 1906, and has served as pastor at Milton, Hershey and Intercourse, Pa. In 1909, he went to Minneapolis, Minn., where he served until Oct., 1918, when he accepted a call to the Weaver Memorial Brethren Church in Chicago, Ill., which pastorate he still holds.

The ancestor of Harvey M. Klinger was Alexander Klinger of Rotterdam, who came to Pa. in the Ship Albany, and who served in Capt. Conrad Sherman's Co. of Cavalry (Berks Co. Volunteers) in the Revolutionary War.

Children (8):

  1. Henry Milton, b Nov. 12, 1902; d 12, 1902.
  2. Catharine Elizabeth, b May 28, 1904.
  3. Daniel Donald, b 18, 1906.
  4. Gertrude Beach, b 3, 1907.
  5. Paul Letterman, b 17, 1909.
  6. Mary Whitney, b 24, 1910.
  7. Dorothy Hansen, b Nov. 21, 1911.
  8. Robert Wells, b 7, 1913.

[49-827] HARRY MARTIN BEACH, b Aug. 30, 1885; s John and Amanda C. (Hartranft) Beach [49-309]; m Jan. 22, 1910, MARY PANCO, b Mar. 21, 1887; dau John H. and Annie J. Panco. Real estate business; res. Hazleton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Emily P., b Oct. 20, 1910.
  2. Ruth A., b Jan. 24, 1912.
  3. Mabel E., b 7, 1914.
  4. Mary Gertrude, b Aug. 20, 1917.

[49-830] EDITH A. BEACH, b Feb. 19, 1896; dau John and Amanda C. (Hartranft) Beach [49-

309]; m Oct. 27, 1917, CHARLES J. J. RUPP, b Oct. 13, 1895; s Jonas H. and Ellen J. (Haas) Rupp. Post office clerk; res. 1142 Turner St., Allentown, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

On June 6, 1918, Charles J. Rupp enlisted in the U. S. Navy for a period of 4 years; was honorably released, Jan. 15, 1919, subject to recall.

[49-831] EDITH A. WENNER, b Dec. 3, 1876; dau Levi B. and Rachel M. (Hartranft) Wenner [49-310]; m Feb. 19, 1903, JOHN EMERSON WALP, b Nov. 21, 1871; s Tilghman Adam and Ellen Amanda (Beck) Walp. Farmer; res. Conyngham, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Janice Meredith, b Nov. 19, 1903.
  2. Maude Rachel, b May 24, 1906.

[49-832] HUBBARD M. WENNER, b Nov. 29, 1881; s Levi B. and Rachel M. (Hartranft) Wenner [49-310]; m Mar. 9, 1905, BERTHA G. KROPP, b June 9, 1886; dau William and Maria (Wetzel) Kropp. Farmer and registered Berkshire hog breeder; res. Conyngham, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Infant, b and d 16, 1906.
  2. Ethel, b Sept. 4, 1907.
  3. Willard L., b June 14, 1909.
  4. Agnes V., b 10, 1914.

[49-833] LEE A. WENNER, b Jan. 31, 1892; s Levi B. and Rachel M. (Hartranft) Wenner [49-

310]; m Sept. 1, 1915, BARBARA A. FLEIG, b May 31, 1892; dau Bernhard and Barbara (Bauer)

Fleig. Engineer; res. Mountain Top, R. D. No. 1, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Joe L., b Nov. 4, 1918.

 

798                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-834] ELSIE HARTRANFT, b June 24, 1883; dau Martin L. and Mary (Manwiller) Hartranft [49-311]; m June 26, 1907, WALTER G. KERSLAKE, b Jan. 29, 1882. Res. 321 West 23rd St., Wilmington, Del. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Walter G., b 27, 1908.
  2. Harold Hartranft, b Feb. 1,
  3. Robert Luther, b 5, 1917.

[49-835] LEROY HARTRANFT, b Aug. 14, 1884; s Martin L. and Mary K. (Manwiller) Hartranft [49-311]; m LAVERNA ANNIE BUDDELL, b Sept. 25, 1886; dan James J. and Josepha (Hooper) Buddell. Forger; res. 619 Church St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Thelma Josepha, b Jan. 21, 1906.
  2. Wayne Martin, b Sept. 20, 1907.
  3. Irma Mary, b Apr. 1, 1913.
  4. Vivian LaVerne, b Apr. 28, 1916; d Oct. 12, 1918.

[49-836] VIOLA HARTRANFT, b May 2, 1889; dau Martin L. and Mary (Manwiller) Hartranft [49-311]; m Sept. 22, 1913, ROY J. GRAEFF, b Dec. 26, 1887; s Charles and Mary (Moll) Graeff. Bookkeeper; res. 18 Reeses Court, Phillipsburg, N. J. (1919.)

One child: Audrey V., b Sept. 4, 1914.

[49-841] NEWTON I. RHOADS, b Nov. 26, 1873; s Maberry A. and Mary A. (Schaeffer) Rhoads

[49-313]; m Sept. 15, 1894, LOUISA BELLES. Res. Amityville, Pa.

Children (5):

  1. Paul N., 2. David W., 3. Mary A., 4. Maud, 5. Pearl M. [Letters unans.; no further data.]

[49-843] MARTHA MAXWELL, b Apr. 10, 1848; dau James and Mary (Hahn) Maxwell [49-315];

m JOHN H. SMITH.

Children (3):

  1. Bertie, unm; Frankford, N. J.
  2.  
  3. Anna, m.

[Letters unans.; no further data obtainable.]

[49-844] WILLIAM HAHN MAXWELL, b Apr. 5, 1852; s James and Mary (Hahn) Maxwell [49-315]; m Feb. 8, 1878, ELLA V. MISSIMER, b Nov. 15, 1855; d May 20, 1893; dau H. A. and Elizabeth (Bush) Missimer. Merchant; res. Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Marion, b 19, 1878; d May 1, 1894.
  2. Chester, b and d
  3. Mary A., b 10, 1883; d Mar. 10, 1885.
    [49-1355] 4. Emily H., b Mar. 4, 1890; m John L. Koerner.
  4. Robert H., b Apr. 23, 1893; served with A. E. F.

[49-845] HANNAH EMMA LORE, b Jan. 11, 1865; dau Bloomfield and Sarah (Hahn-Cauffman) Lore [49-316b]; m Oct. 4, 1888, CHARLES HINKLE, b Apr. 21, 1856; s Charles and Sarah Steiner (Falck) Hinkle. Proofreader; res. Magnolia, N. J. No issue. (1920.)

[49-850] DR. CHARLES HOWARD LODOR, b Oct. 26, 1858; s Samuel and Elmira (Hahn) Lodor [49-317]; m Sept. 29, 1903, KATHARINE VAN EVRA, b Jan. 24, 1869; dau Rynier Roades and Elizabeth (Loucks) Van Evra. Physician; res. 332 Center St., Eustis, Fla. No issue. (1920.)

Charles H. Lodor, M.D., has been neurologist to Wisen Hospital; Prof. of Clinical Neurology, and Electrotherapy, Chicago Medical College; chief of Clinic, Northwestern University Medical School department of neurology. Pres. of Chicago Neurologist Society, author of many monographs and clinical studies.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                799

[49-851] SARA ELIZABETH LODOR, b Apr. 12, 1866; dau Samuel and Elmira (Hahn) Lodor [49-317]; m July 11, 1919, THOMAS E. MERCHANT, b Apr. 11, 1844; s Thomas and Elizabeth Rudderow (Burrough) Merchant. Attorney-at-law; res. 4152 Parkside Ave., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Mrs. Merchant is the efficient Head of the Department of English in the William Penn High School for Girls, Phila., Pa.

Thomas Edward Merchant is a member of the Phila. bar. He served in the Union Army in the Civil War from June 25, 1862, to June 29, 1865, entering service as private and rising to the rank of adjutant and brevet captain. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Member of the Philadelphia Board of Education for 18% years; assistant City Solicitor for Phila., 13 years.

[49-852] CLARA HAHN LODOR, b Jan. 24, 1877; dau Samuel and Elmira (Hahn) Lodor [49-317]; m Oct. 23, 1900, LUCIUS TETER, b Sept. 23, 1873; s Hiram and Frances (Ringo) Teter. Banker; res. 5637 Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, Ill. (1920.) Lucius Teter is president of the Chicago Trust Co.; was Pres., Savings Bank Section, Am. Bankers Ass. (1907); pres. of Chicago Association of Commerce 1918; now president of Infant Welfare Society, and Chicago Council of Social Agencies; member of hoard of managers of Y. M. C. A.

Children (4):

  1. Lucius Lodor, b 11, 1901; d May 5, 1902.
  2. Elizabeth, b June 14, 1904.
  3. Charles, b Mar. 12, 1906.
  4. Frederic Dewhurst, b 21, 1909: d Oct. 22, 1909.

[49-853] SARAH DOVE WALTER, b Sept. 22, 1859; dau John F. and Hannah Emma (Hahn) Walter [49-318]; m Jan. 11, 1883, WILLIAM L. VENNING, b Nov. 26, 1857; s William L. and Susan Olivia (Haskell) Venning. Res. 4 Court House Square, Charleston, N. C. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. John Walter, b Jan. 25, 1884; d , 1884.
    [49-1358] 2. William Lucas, b Mar. 4, 1886; m Ruth A. Gibson.
    [49-1359] 3. Sarah Dove, b Aug. 19, 1890; m Arthur F. Lide.
    [49-1360] 4. Emmet Hahn, b Sept. 25, 1894; m Martha Earl Hill.

[49-854] HELEN FALLS WALTER, b Jan. 28, 1872; dau John F. and Hannah Emma (Hahn) Walter [49-318]; m June 2, 1903, HENRY CLAY DODSON, b Oct. 5, 1840; d Sept. 11, 1915; s Robert Auld and Hester (Keithley) Dodson. Druggist; res. St. Michaels, Md. (1919.)

One child: Helen Walter, b Dec. 31, 1905.

Henry C. Dodson married 1st time, Martha Hahn, aunt of 2d wife [49-319].

[49-854.1] EMMA HAHN DODSON, b Feb. 3, 1866; dau Henry Clay and Martha (Hahn) Dodson

[49-319]; m Sept. 26, 1888, RUSSELL SOULE DAWSON, b Oct. 29, 1852; s Joseph Henry and G.

Louisa (Drake) Dawson. Cotton broker; res. 328 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, Va. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1356] 1. Mildred Lee, b Jan. 24, 1890; m Frank McLean.

  1. Ralph Keithley, b June 11, 1891.

[49-1357] 3. Janet Rosan, b Sept. 9, 1894; m Robert B. Taylor.

[49-854.2] HENRY CLAY DODSON, b Jan. 9, 1868; d Mar. 17, 1919; s Henry Clay and Martha (Hahn) Dodson [49-319]; m Sept. 18, 1894, ESTELLE WATTS, b July 2, 1871; dau Columbus and Mary (Jones) Watts. Druggist; res. St. Michaels, Md. (1919.)

One child: Henry Clay, b Mar. 7, 1899.

[49-854.3] HANNAH HAHN DODSON, b May 5, 1870; dau Henry Clay and Martha (Hahn) Dodson [49-319]; m Dec. 25, 1902, DR. JOSEPH BRUFF SETH, 1) July 2, 1877; s Dr. James and Julia (Orem) Seth. Physician; res. St. Michaels, Md. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Martha Hahn, b 1, 1904.
  2. Joseph Bruff, b 9, 1905.

 

800                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHINENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-855] FREDERICK BERG HARTRANFT, b Nov. 21, 1868; s Chester D. and Anna F. (Berg) Hartranft [49-320a]; "m June 12, 1906, CLARISSA MAUD ALLEN, b Oct. 10, 1879; dau Charles Moss and Ida Amelia (Ford) Allen. Book dealer; res. 26 Evergreen Ave., Hartford, Conn. No issue. (1921.)

[49-857] ADELE E. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 6, 1872; dau Adam and Elizabeth (Deschamps) Hartranft [49-321]; m Oct. 12, 1898, HORACE P. BUSH.

Children (3):

  1. Helen Waltham, b Dec. 19, 1899; d Aug. 1, 1901.
  2. Elizabeth Rebecca, b June 13, 1902.
  3. Horace P., b Jan. 17, 1909.

[49-858] CHESTER P. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 3, 1875; s Adam and Elizabeth (Deschamps) Hartranft [49-321]; m Sept. 18, 1909, MARY DAISZ, b Nov. 27, 1879; dau William C. and Emma (Fox) Daisz. Representative; res. 3417 North 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-859] ANNA TAGGART, b July 9, 1859; dau Austin L. and Sarah (Rudy) Taggart [49-322]; m Mar. 26, 1908, WINFIELD W. WALKER, b May 3, 1867; s Matthias P. and Eliza B. (Rambo) Walker. Thresherman; res. R. F. D. No. 1, Wayne, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-860] JOSEPH R. TAGGART, b Oct. 10, 1861; d Dec. 25, 1919; s Austin L. and Sarah (Rudy) Taggart [49-322]; m June 4, 1890, ELIZABETH C. HALLOWELL, b Jan. 23, 1863; dau Caleb R. and Hettie (Yerkes) Hallowell. Coal and agricultural implements; res. 909 Swede St., Norristown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Hettie E. [ twins, b June 6, 1891; {
  2. Mary d June 7, 1891.
    [49-1361] 3. Mabel, b 12, 1893; m A. Hurst Weaver.
  3. Anna H., b Nov. 25, 1900.

[49-863] WILLIAM TAGGART, b Dec. 19, 1865; s Austin L. and Sarah (Rudy) Taggart [49-322]; m Apr. 4, 1894, ELIZABETH McLEAN, b May 21, 1869; dau John and Margaret (McIntyre) McLean. Res. 542 Hamilton St., Norristown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (6):

  1. Margaret S., b June 11,
  2. Martha , b Oct. 18, 1898.
  3. Austin Lee, b 13, 1899.
  4. Elizabeth M., b 6, 1903.
  5. William, b May 21, 1905.
  6. Donald McLean, b 23, 1910.

[49-878] FRANCES WATSON, b __________ ; dec; dau James and Amelia (Reifsnyder) Watson [49-328]; m FRED BROWN.

Children (2):

  1. Robert, 2. Frances. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-879] PAUL S. HARTRANFT, b July 27, 1892; s Frank A. and Belle (Cummings) Hartranft [49-329]; m Feb. 19, 1921, FLORENCE R. HANEY, b Oct. 9, 1891; dau George and Annie Q. (Geiss) Haney. Broker; res. 148 W. Apsley St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1921.)

[49-883] MAUD A. MORDEW, b Aug. 23, 1875; dau Jacob W. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Mordew [49-343]; m Oct. 23, 1901, DANIEL S. ALDER, b Nov. 13, 1874; s George W. and Eliza A. (Ryan) Alder. Police officer; res. 2811 Woodbrook Ave., Baltimore, Md. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Newton Mordew, b 26, 1902.
  2. Mildred Alice, b 23, 1911; d Oct. 2, 1915.

 

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[49-884] GRACE L. MORDEW, b July 20, 1885; dau Jacob W. and Rebecca (Hartranft) Mordew [49-343]; m July 28, 1907, RANSON ST. JOHN, b June 18, 1885; s William and Carrie (Carlisle) St. John. Bookkeeper; res. 2858 Woodbrook Ave., Baltimore, Md. (1.919.)

Children (2):

  1. Alan, b Jan. 15, 1915.
  2. Dudley, b 27, 1918.

[49-885] ISABELLA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 31, 1874; dau Levi and Mary A. (Fitzgerald) Hartranft

[49-344]; m Nov. 30, 1892, JAMES MONROE BENSINGER, b Apr. 15, 1859; s Edward and Levina

(Bayer) Bensinger. Machinist; res. Alabama City, Ala. (1919.)

Children (6):

  1. Lloyd, b Jan. 19, 1896.

[49-1362] 2. Mildred, b Aug. 15, 1897; m William E. Clark.

  1. James, b Aug. 19, 1898; d 7, 1899.
  2. William, b June 5, 1903.
  3. John, b Dec. 19, 1906.
  4. Helen, b May 25, 1907.

[49-887] JOHN HARTRANFT, b July 24, 1879; s Levi and Mary A. (Fitzgerald) Hartranft [49­344]; m Aug. 10, 1899, CORA SMITH, b Apr. 2, 1883; dau Joseph 0. and Barbara (Brower) Smith. Iron worker; res. 5910 Engel Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Grace, b May 18, 1900.

-2. Edith E., b Feb. 17, 1902; d Mar. 25, 1902.

[49-888] ALBERT F. HARTRANFT, b June 16, 1874; s Isaac and Emma E. (Fenstermaker) Hartranft [49-345]; m May 29, 1897, ELIZABETH M. THOMAS, b Apr. 30, 1873. Res. 1342 Gordon St., Allentown, Pa.

Children (4):

  1. Ralph, b 17, 1898.
  2. Harry, b Apr. 9, 1899.
  3. Albert, b 29, 1901.
  4. Rodgers, b 17, 1907.

[49-889] MARY A. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 1, 1877; dau Isaac and Emma E. (Fenstermaker)

Hartranft [49-345]; m June 19, 1897, JOHN H. YOUNG, b Apr. 21, 1879; s Edwin J. and Mary K.

(Rohn) Young. Accountant; res. Spring Lake, N. J. (1921.)

Children (6):

[49-1363] 1. Emily Catherine, b Feb. 2, 1898; in Harry Seifried.

  1. John Harvey, b May 31, 1899; d Aug. 14, 1899.
  2. Mary A. H., b July 15, 1900; d Mar. 27, 1901.
  3. Edwin J., b Sept. 17, 1907.
  4. Harvey, b Nov. 12, 1910.
  5. Raymond A., b July 25, 1916.

[49-890] WALTER HARTRANFT, b Aug. 22, 1879; s Isaac and Emma E. (Fenstermaker) Hartranft [49-345]; m Jan. 20, 1903, JENNIE FALLSTICH, b Dec. 10, 1882; dau William and Ella (Flichinger) Fallstich. Laundry foreman; res. 1721 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

One child: William, b Apr. 29, 1904.

[49-891] RALPH HARTRANFT, b Apr. 12, 1885; s Isaac and Emma E. (Fenstermaker) Hartranft [49-345]; m MARY SCOTT KINNEER, b Jan. 10, 1885; dau George and Jeannette (Hall) Kinneer. Grocery clerk; res. 1625 S. Conestoga St., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. George K., b Oct. 30, 1910.
  2. Ralph, b 6, 1915.

 

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[49-893] BESSIE HARTRANFT, b Feb. 17, 1890; dau Isaac and Emma E. (Fenstermaker) Hartranft [49-345]; m May 5, 1916, WILLIAM MIMLITCH, b Oct. 22, 1892; s Alexander and Anna (Erkinger) IVIimlitch. Capsule maker; res. Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. William R., b 27, 1916.
  2. Robert H., b Apr. 16, 1918.

[49-894a] CLINTON SEAVERS, b Nov. 8, 1871; s Henry and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Seavers [49-347]; m June 22, 1892, MINNIE ROYER, b June 17, 1870; d Mar. 17, 1900; da,, Washington S. and Kate (Maurer) Royer.

Children (8):

  1. Edgar Royer, b Jan. 29, 1895; 453 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa.
  2. Robert Clinton, b 28, 1897; 453 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa.
  3. Elmer John, b June 17, 1899; 453 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa.

Edgar R. Seavers enlisted in the World War, Dec. 13, 1917, in the Quartermaster's corps, U. S. A., and served in various camps. He was honorably discharged, Apr. 7, 1919.

Robert C. Seavers enlisted in the World War, Nov. 29, 1917, in the Air Service. After training in various aero stations he went to France arriving Aug. 12, 1918. He participated in the St. Mihiel Drive and the Meuse—Argonne Offensive, and was officially credited with three enemy planes and two observation balloons. After the signing of the Armistice Mr. Seavers trained pilots and observers, returning to New York, June 27, 1919, and was honorably discharged, July 10, 1919.

Elmer J. Seavers enlisted in the World War, Nov. 17, 1918, and served in the Marine Corps, until Mar. 3, 1919, when he was honorably discharged.

[49-894b] CLINTON SEAVERS, same as above, m 2d time, Sept. 20, 1901, ANNA E. LUTZ, b Nov. 20, 1882; dau Casper and Barbara (Kremer) Lutz. Laborer; res. 347 Laurel St., Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (8):

  1. Henry G., b Mar. 4, 1903.
  2. Margaret Elizabeth, b June 4, 1904.
  3. Barbara Olive, b 13, 1905.
  4. Anna Evelyn, b July 7, 1907.
  5. Carl, b Nov. 27, 1911.
  6. Marie, b Sept. 3, 1914.
  7. George, b Nov. 3, 1916.
  8. Bernadette, b May 17, 1919.

[49-895] EVA SEAVERS, b Sept. 30, 1877; dau Henry and Hannah E. (Hartranft) Seavers [49-347] ; m Nov. 6, 1899, WILLIAM P. HUNSBERGER, b June 18, 1876; s William 0. and Henrietta (Keyser) Hunsberger. Cabinet maker and carpenter; res. Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Mildred H., b May 14, 1900.
  2. William Richard, b 18, 1904.

[49-896] REV. CHARLES H. EAGLE, b Apr. 16, 1871; s Mark H. and Ellen (Hartranft) Eagle [49-348a] ; m Nov. 26, 1896, ANNA DEBORAH ROBESON, b July 10, 1875; dau Augustus and Lavina (Kellar) Robeson. Minister of the Gospel; res. Williamstown, Pa. (1920.)

Rev. Charles H. Eagle is a pastor-evangelist living at 402 Julian St., Williamstown, Pa. As an evangelist, he has conducted revival meetings in Eastern Pa. with great success. He is well versed in the Bible and preaches sound Biblical doctrines with telling effect. He is in great demand for summer religious gatherings, and is an especially talented evangelistic preacher.

Children (3):

  1. Charles, b Sept. 27, 1900.
  2. Ruth E., b 16, 1905.
  3. Miriam L., b Dec. 31, 1908.

 

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[49-897] HOWARD H. EAGLE, b 1879; d May 10, 1910; s Mark H. and Ellen (Hartranft) Eagle [49-348a]; m MARY EAGLE.

Children (2):

  1. Catharine, 2. Marguerite. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-902] DANIEL WEBSTER HARTRANFT, s Francis and Cordelia (Biehl) Hartranft [49-349a]; m SALLIE DRUMHELLER. Res. Reading, Pa.

Children (4):

  1. Russel, 2. Landis, 3. Beatrice, 4. Olga. [Letters not ans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-904a] SARAH CATHERINE GRESH, b Jan. 29, 1875; dau Zacharias and Rebecca H. (Hart-ranft) Gresh [49-350] ; in Feb. 10, 1894. WILLIAM H. DAVIDHEISER, b Aug. 3, 1865; d Mar. 23, 1917; s William and Rachel (Eagle) Davidheiser. Laborer; res. 1515 Moss St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-1364] 1. Esther, b Aug. 31, 1894; m Chester Weidner.
*2. Elmer, b Oct. 26, 1895; unm.

  1. Victor, b June 22, 1897; d June, 1900.
  2. James 1 twins, b June 23, 1899;

[49-1365] 5. Omega                                                m Harry K. Haines.

*Elmer G. Davidheiser enlisted in the U. S. Navy during the World War, in the Seaman branch. Was transferred to the U. S. S. Louisiana, Apr. 1, 1918, and experienced an attack by submarines, June 6, 1918, but escaped safely, and was transferred to the Phila. Navy Yard and was discharged as a first-class seaman, Apr. 3, 1919.

[49-904b] SARAH CATHERINE (GRESH) DAVIDHEISER, same as above, 171 2d time, Oct. 26, 1918, JOHN S. BURKEY, b Aug. 1, 1869; s William and Sarah (Stengel) Burkey. Iron puddler; res. 1515 Moss St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

[49-905] EMMA REBECCA GRESH, b June 17, 1881; dau Zacharias and Rebecca H. (Hartranft) Gresh [49-350] ; m Mar. 1, 1902, REV. PHILIP LEWIS GRIFFITHS, b June 22, 1879; s Reese and Catherine (Lewis) Griffiths. Minister; res. 39 Derby St., Johnstown, Pa. (1919.) Rev. Griffiths is pastor of the Roxbury United Evangelical Church of Johnstown. Pa.

Children (4):

  1. David, b 16, 1903.
  2. John Amos, b Oct. 2, 1905.
  3. Edwin Weaver, b July 25, 1907.
  4. Philip Lewis, b May 28, 1910.

[49-906] NORA JANE GRESH, b June 22, 1883; dau Zacharias and Rebecca H. (Hartranft) Gresh [49-350]; m Sept. 17, 1903, JOSEPH FRANKLIN AMOS, b May 22, 1863; s Zacharias and Caroline F. (Moore) Amos. Retired traveling salesman; res. 2813 Mosher St., Baltimore, Md. No issue. (1920.)

[49-907] JOHN HENRY GRESH, b Oct. 22, 1895; s Zacharias and Rebecca H. (Hartranft) Gresh [39-350]; m Jan. 8, 1919, MARTHA WILSON, b Feb. 17, 1896; dau George T. and Barbara Wilson. Clerk—student; res. 533 Franklin St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

John H. Gresh was licensed to preach by the United Evangelical Church, Feb. 27, 1915. He was voluntarily inducted into the U. S. Army, June 14, 1918, and promoted to Sergeant, being a machine gun instructor, with the 41st Machine Gun Battalion, Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan. He was discharged Feb. 18, 1919.

[49-908] ELLEN HARTRANFT, b Nov., 1885; dau Alfred W. and Jane (Auman) Hartranft [49-352]; in HOWARD YODER. Res. Atlantic City, N. J. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1.  
  2.  

[Unable to complete or verify.]

 

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[49-909] MARGARET HARTRANFT, b Sept., 1887; dau Alfred W. and Jane (Auman) Hartranft

[49-352] ; m CHARLES REIFSNYDER. Res. Pottstown, Pa.

Children (5):

  1. Alfred, 2. Sarah Jane, 3. Alice, 4. Charles, 5. Ellen Elizabeth. [ Unable to complete or

verify.]

[49-910] MAUD AMY HARTRANFT, dau Alfred W. and Jane (Auman) Hartranft [49-352] ; m ERNEST OSTNER. Res. near Grays Ferry Road, Philadelphia, Pa. Have 5 children. [ Unable to complete or verify].

[49-911] CLIFFORD RAYMOND (WENTZEL) HARTRANFT, b Dec. 19, 1883; s William and Rose (Hartranft) Wentzel [49-353] ;adopted by Miss Emma Hartranft, and name changed to Hartranft; m June 28, 1901, BERTHA MARIE REICHSTETTER, b Feb. 5, 1881; dau Christian F. and Caroline (Stieff) Reichstetter. Electrician; res. 251 N. Warnock St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

One child: LeRoy Christian, b Apr. 24, 1902.

[49-912] JOHN EDGAR F. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 24, 1889; s George W. and Annie K. (Freed) Hartranft [49-355] ; m Sept. 24, 1914, EDNA CASSEL, b July 25, 1887; dau Samuel G. Cassel. Carpen­ter; res. Collegeville, Pa. R. D. No. 1.

[49-913] WILLIAM JACOB F. HARTRANFT, b June 6, 1895; s George W. and Annie K. (Freed) Hartranft [49-355] ; m Apr., 1919, EDNA B. ZIEGLER, b Oct., 1898; dau Melvin and Minerva (Bucher) Ziegler. School teacher; res. Lederach, Pa. (1921.) Wm. Jacob F. Hartranft was a sergeant of Co. G., 316th Inf., A. E. F., during World War. He served 11 months in France. On account of meritorious service and gallantry when a raiding party attacked Hill 378, Sergeant Hartranft was recommended for 2d Lieutenancy. He returned to America on the Ship, Texan, May, 1919, and was honorably discharged.

Children (2):

  1. Richard Z:, b Mar. 22, 1920.
  2. Donald Z., b 25, 1921.

[49-913.1] CHARLES HENRY F. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 7, 1898; s George W. and Annie K. (Freed) Hartranft [49-355] ; m July 17, 1919, ALICE FURLENETT. Millinery store; Detroit, Mich.

  1. Henry F. Hartranft enlisted in 1917 during the World War. Was on the Ships Kansas and Cythera, which convoyed troops to France. Spent almost two years in the service and was honorably discharged.

[49-915] HATTIE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 3, 1877; dau Edward and Annie (Evans) Hartranft [49-356] ; m Apr. 27, 1907, ROBERT E. HORNOR, b Nov. 7, 1872; s Robert E. and Charlotte (Bowen) Hornor. Traveling salesman; res. 2926 Clifton Ave., Baltimore, Md. (1919.) No issue.

[49-916] ESTHER HARTRANFT, b July 8, 1879; dau Edward and Annie (Evans) Hartranft [49-356] ; m Oct. 24, 1912, HERBERT ALLAN SMITH, b July 31, 1860; s Moses Ely and Frances Elizabeth (Cottsell) Smith. Auditor; res. 63 Sherman Ave., Newark, N. J. (1919.)

One child: Robert Allan, b June 22, 1914.

[49-918] KATIE E. WEAVER, b Feb. 18, 1879; dau Lewis H. and Amelia (Hartranft) Weaver [49-359] ; m Aug. 11, 1896, WILLIAM HENRY KUHN, b Sept. 10, 1876; s William H. and Margaret (Snell) Kuhn. Metal spinner; res. 420 N. Darien St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. William Hartranft, b 23, 1900; d Nov. 20, 1900.
  2. Roland Lyons, b June 26, 1906.
  3. Violet Catharine, b Nov. 2, 1910.

[49-919] ELLEN AMEY HARTRANFT, b Jan. 12, 1883; dau David G. and Margaret (Link) Hartranft [49-360] ; m Oct. 25, 1905, JOHN W. ROESSLER, b Oct. 25, 1880;s John and Emma (Abbott) Roessler. Block cutter; deacon in Nicetown Baptist Church; res. 3812 N. Marshall St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

One child: Margaret, b June 1, 1907.

 

PLATE 91

 

Rev. Robert J. Gottschall [70-220].

Pastor of the Schwenkfelder Church in Norristown, Pa.

 

PLATE 92

 

The Schwenkfelder Church of Norristown, Pa., on George St. near Marshall St., acquired by purchase from the Grace Lutheran Church in June, 1905.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 805

[49-921] MARGARET HARTRANFT, b June 9, 1896; dau David G. and Margaret (Linck) Hartranft [49-360] ; m Aug. 1, 1913, CHARLES ALFRED GEIGER, b Dec. 24, 1891; s Paul E. and Caroline (Theis) Geiger. Chauffeur; res. 1805 Cayuga St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Evelyn F., b Mar. 26, 1915.

[49-922] SAMUEL D. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 27, 1881; s John B. and Annie M. (Shane) Hartranft [49-361a] ;m Mar. 18, 1907, GRACE G. HANSHAW, b Nov. 15, 1880; dau Harry and Ella M. (Braught) Hanshaw. Electrical machinist; res. 1720 Wingohocking St., Phila., Pa. (1920.) No issue.

[49-923] AMANDA B. HARTRANFT, .b July 30, 1884; dau John B. and Annie M. (Shane) Hart-ranft [49-361a] ; m June 15, 1910, GEORGE BREYER, b Dec. 6, 1886; s George and Annie (Barnes) Breyer. Machinist; res. 5847 North 12th St., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. George, b Mar. 24, 1911.
  2. Norman , b Aug. 21, 1916.
  3. Olive A., b 4, 1920.

[49-924] GERTRUDE M. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 30, 1890; dau John B. and Annie M. (Shane) Hartranft [49-361a] ; m Nov. 30, 1909, THOMAS JOHN PRICE, b June 27, 1885. Mechanic; res. Silvis, Ill. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Anna G., b July 7, 1910.
  2. Thomas John, b July 5, 1912.

[49-925] WILLIAM W. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 2, 1883; s Samuel D. and Kate A. (Mower) Hart-ranft [49-362a] ; m Aug. 31, 1906, ANNA M. BARNES, b Apr. 5, 1885; dau Henry J. and Anna M. (Rementor) Barnes. Plumber; res. 3339 North 5th St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Amanda K., b Mar. 1, 1907.
  2. William W., b 23, 1909.
  3. Kathryn M., b July 10, 1912.
  4. Anna 0., b 10, 1915.
  5. Emma C., b 4; 1917.

[49-926] MARY AMANDA HARTRANFT, b June 7, 1884; dau Samuel D. and Kate A. (Mower) Hartranft [49-362a] ; m Feb. 6, 1909, HARRY TYRE, b Feb. 15, 1876; s Benjamin H. and Emma (Miller) Tyre. Salesman; res. 3735 North 8th St., Phila., Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Theodore, b Sept. 10, 1910.
  2. Harry, b 31, 1917.

[49-929] ANNA GRIFFITH EYNON, b Apr. 29, 1896; dau John J. and Mary Ann (Hartranft) Eynon [49-365] ; m Aug. 19, 1916, LEROY FRANKLIN MILLER, b July 23, 1892; s William F. and Janet (Dunn) Miller. Electrician; res. 3529 North 13th St., Phila., Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-930] MARIE FOSTER, b Sept. 19, 1894; dau Russel Henry and Clara (Garner) Foster [49­366] ; m Sept. 20, 1913, LEE BAKER, b Apr. 24, 1889; s John and Naomi (Gore) Baker. Automobile business; res. Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Lee, b Oct. 28, 1914; d June 8, 1918.
  2. Adele F., b 6, 1919.

[49-931] HARRIET WHITE, b Aug. 9, 1895; dau Ishmael and Mary Eliza (Foster) White.

[49-367] ; m Aug. 10, 1912, MAURICE (MONROE) GANGWER, b 1890.

Children (2):

  1. Maurice, b 23, 1913.
  2. Mildred, b July 3, 1916.

 

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[49-932] MABEL C. FOULKE, b Feb. 25, 1889; dau John D. and Caroline C. (Hartranft) Foulke [49-371] ; m June 30, 1913, JAMES G. MILES, b Dec. 20, 1888; s William J. and Elizabeth (Jones) Miles. Clothing merchant; res. 11 S. Catawissa St., Mahanoy City, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-934] ALBERT HILL, b July 19, 1885; s William and Ellen (Eckroth) Hill [49-377a] ; m MARY E. BATCHELDER, b Dec. 6, 1877; dau Meredith and Martha (Davis) Batchelder. Res. 620 Kohn St., Norristown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Martha E., b July 15, 1905.
  2. Crossley H., b 29, 1909.
  3. Bertha E., b Aug. 16, 1912.
  4. Albert M., b May 28, 1918.

[49-935] CLAYTON HILL, b July 4, 1887; s William and Ellen (Eckroth) Hill [49-377a]; m Apr., 1906, SALLIE IRENE HECKMAN, b Sept. 21, 1887; dau David and Elmira (Lindenmuth) Heckman. Steel worker; res. 111 Peach St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Pauline Ellen, b 8, 1907; d May 8, 1910.
  2. Milton George, b Sept. 4, 1912; d Sept. 7, 1913.

[49-938] LAURA V. BAYLEY, b Oct. 25, 1881; dau Thomas A. and Mary J. (Minick) Bayley

[49-382] ; m Nov. 28, 1907, ROBERT C. FOX. Res. 35 Nafus St., Pittston, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Thomas L., b Oct. 31, 1908.
  2. Robert C., b Mar. 25, 1915.

[49-939] WILLIAM H. BAYLEY, b Oct. 4, 1883; s Thomas A. and Mary J. (Minick) Bayley [49-382] ; m Apr. 16, 1906, ELIZABETH JONES, b July 7, 1883; dau John S. and Anna (Williams) Jones. Railroad trainman; res. Hazleton, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Hazel, b Mar. 31, 1907.

[49-940] CLYDE EDWIN BAYLEY, b July 20, 1889; s Thomas A. and Mary J. (Minick) Bayley [49-382] ; m Feb. 14, 1914, ANNA GRIER, b Apr. 1, 1898; dau Robert Grier. Carpenter; res. 224 West 2d St., Hazleton, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Pearl, b Dec. 10, 1916.

[49-941] CHARLES HAMPSHIRE, b Dec. 18, 1885; s James and Mary (Bayley) Hampshire

[49-383]; m___________

Children (5):

  1. Charles, 2. Augusta, m _________ ; 3. George, 4. Pearl, 5. Donald. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-943] HARRIET DAY, b Sept. 25, 1893; dau Alexander S. and Emma V. (Bayley) Day [49-384]; m June 30, 1911, RAYMOND HAYES, b Mar. 22, 1893; s William and Charlotte (Warner) Hayes. Batteryman; res. 1753 N. Baily St., Phila., Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Walter Day, b Apr. 5, 1912.
  2. Mildred Day, b 18, 1914.

[49-944] FRANCES DAY, b Apr. 8, 1895; dau Alexander S. and Emma V. (Bayley) Day [49-384];

  • m Oct. 1, 1913, FRANK C. HIBBS, b 20, 1875; s Joseph S. and Laura M. (Calvert) Hibbs.

Salesman; res. 3203 W. Columbia Ave., Phila., Pa. (1921.)

One child: Ruth Day, b July 28, 1914.

[49-945] GERALD HENRY, b Jan. 27, 1889; s John and Clara (Bayley) Henry [49-385] ; m Nov. 27, 1912, EMILY LENTZ, b Apr. 9, 1894; dau James A. and Elizabeth (Wagner) Lentz. Steam shovel engineer; res. Centralia, Pa. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                          807 Children (2):

  1. Elma, b Nov. 3, 1913.
  2. Norman, b June 21, 1917.

[49-946] AUGUSTA HENRY, b Apr. 21, 1891; dau John and Clara (Bailey) Henry [49-385] ; m Oct. 23, 1909, PETER O'DONNELL, b Feb. 22, 1878; s Patrick and Mary O'Donnell. Traveling salesman; res. Kingston, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. John, b Apr. 2, 1913.
  2. Kathryn, b Aug. 17, 1915; d June 27, 1917.

[49-947] RUSSELL HENRY, b Dec. 26, 1894; s John and Clara (Bailey) Henry [49-385] ; m July 22, 1914, FLORENCE SCHMAUCH, b June 20, 1895; dau Nicholas and Catherine (Lemmert) Schmauch. Salesman; res. 530 Weiser St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Louise, b Aug. 7, 1917.

[49-948] NORA M. KUTZ, b Aug. 31, 1886; dau Alfred and Ida (Lutz) Kutz [49-396] ; m Aug. 23, 1910, WILLIAM H. GARBER, b Sept. 11, 1886; s Charles and Lizzie (Rodman) Garber. Trainman; res. R. F. D. No. 1, Mahanoy City, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

  1. Maurice A., b 11, 1912.
  2. Henry W., b Feb. 2, 1913; d Feb. 15, 1913.
  3. Walter C., b 6, 1914.
  4. Andrew J., b Aug. 25, 1918.

[49-949] WALTER KUTZ, b Mar. 17, 1891; d Nov. 7, 1918; s Alfred and Ida (Lutz) Kutz [49-396] ; m Sept. 15, 1915, MYRA WILLIAMS, b July 28, 1892; dau John E. and Ann (Griffith) Williams. Carpenter; res. Summit Hill, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Walter W., b July 26, 1916.
  2. Wilbur A., b 27, 1918.

[49-953] CHARLES F. SHELLHAMER, b Jan. 21, 1890; s Stephen and Rosa A. (Lutz) Shell-hamer [49-398a] ; m Mar. 22, 1913, ESTHER A. LUCAS, b Jan. 23, 1894; dau Edward W. and Kather­ine (Fetzer) Lucas. Machinist; res. Route No. 5, Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Lillian Irene, b 14, 1915.
  2. Edward Stephen, b Sept. 22, 1913; d 8, 1913.
  3. Charles Henry, b 25, 1920.

[49-955] HATTIE 0. ADAMS, b Jan. 1, 1901; dau L. H. and Olivia (Lutz) Adams [49-403] ; m Nov. 24, 1917, HENRY BREINER, b Sept. 7, 1897; s Lewis A. and Rosa (Helfrich) Breiner. Rural mail carrier ; res. Tamaqua, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Melva Olive, b Apr. 8, 1918; d Apr. 12, 1918.

[49-960] MAGGIE EVERETT, b Sept. 23, 1875; dau Monroe and Mary (Ohlinger) Everett [49-406] ; m Apr. 11, 1895, 0. H. HANDWERK, b May 14, 1866; s Joseph and Lydia (Hunsicker) Hand werk. Slater; res. R. D. No. 2, Slatington, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Raymond, b 14, 1895.
  2. Anna, b July 25, 1897.
  3. Elma, b 4, 1898.

[49-961] CHARLES EVERETT, b Sept. 24, 1876; s Monroe and Mary (Ohlinger) Everett [49-406] ; m Sept. 9, 1899, CLARA STEIGERWALT, b Aug. 30, 1876; dau Stephen and Priscilla (Houser) Steigerwalt. Carpenter; res. Orefield, Pa. (1921.)

One Child: Earl L., b Mar. 19, 1902; d Oct. 12, 1920.

 

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[49-962] J. HOWARD EVERETT, b Dec. 25, 1878; s Monroe and Mary (Ohlinger) Everett [49-406] ; m Feb. 3, 1900, ADDA ANDREAS, b June 9, 1881; dau Lafe and Sarah (Gernbert) Andreas. Farmer; res. Andreas, Pa. (1921.)

Children (9):

[49-1366] 1. Leroy 0., b June 30, 1900; m Ida Rex.

  1. Edwin C., b June 13, 1902.
  2. Lottie M., b May 13, 1904.
  3. Evelyn A., b 19, 1907.
  4. Alma M., b June 27, 1909.
  5. Clayton J., b 8, 1911.
  6. Elmer H., b 9, 1912.
  7. Harold M., b 21, 1915.
  8. Fred N., b 9, 1918.

[49-963] BEAULAH EVERETT b July 15, 1880; dau Monroe and Mary (Ohlinger) Everett [49-406]; m Oct. 31, 1901, CHARLES SNYDER. Shoe worker; res. 222 N. Hall St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (5):

  1. Henry, b Sept. 26, 1902.
  2. George, b 19, 1905.
  3. LeRoy } twins, b 22, 1911.
  4. Mary
  5. Russell, b 26, 1913.

[49-964] EDWIN EVERETT, b Dec. 28, 1883; s Monroe and Mary (Ohlinger) Everett [49-406]; m Nov. 3, 1905, DAISY STEIGERWALT, b July 26, 1885; dau Ambrose and Alverta Steigerwalt. Fruit grower; res. Stetlersville, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Guy, b June 23, 1907.
  2. Violet, b 29, 1909.

[49-967] CLARA OHLINGER, b Dec. 17, 1876; dau Isaac and Janetta (Everett) Ohlinger [49-408]; m June 13, 1896, CHARLES SNYDER, b June 11, 1874; d July 12, 1914; s Elias and Abbie (Hunsicker) Snyder. Contractor; res. 417% West 10th St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

[49-1367] 1. Edna M., b Dec. 28, 1896; m Monroe P. Werley.
[49-1368] 2. Mamie A., b July 13, 1898; m Allen J. Clauser.

  1. Henry C., b 5, 1899.
  2. Frederick I., b Dec. 20, 1904.

[49-968] CHARLES OHLINGER, b Nov. 14, 1879; s Isaac and Janetta (Everett) Ohlinger [49­408] ; m Nov. 14, 1914, MARY LOOSE, b Mar. 2, 1889; dau Daniel M. and Sarah (Nies) Loose. Clerk; res. Hamburg, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-969] MINNIE OHLINGER, b July 10, 1895; dau Isaac and Janetta (Everett) Ohlinger [49­408] ; m Sept. 28, 1918, ALLEN KEMMERER, b Apr. 9, 1898; s Oscar and Augusta (Searfass) Kem­merer. Silk twister; res. Egypt, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Evelyn, b Apr. 23, 1919.
  2. Robert, b Sept. 10, 1920.

[49-971] MABEL E. MILLER, b Apr. 11, 1896; dau Calvin and Isabella (Everett) Miller [49-409]; m Apr. 14, 1917, JOHN JONES, b Jan. 18, 1896; s Robert T. and Catherine (Francis) Jones. Clerk; Statedale, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Isabel! C., b Feb. 9, 1918.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            809

[49-972] CHARLES D. EVERETT, b Nov. 9, 1893; s Thomas E. and Ruth (Westwood) Everett [49-410]; m Aug. 5, 1916, BESSIE ECKER, b Oct. 19, 1895; dau William and Matilda (Richards) Ecker. Salesman; res. Mahanoy City, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Evlyn Mae, b July 14, 1917.
  2. Helen Marie, b July 7, 1919.

[49-973] EDGAR W. EVERETT, b Apr. 21, 1896; s Thomas E. and Ruth (Westwood) Everett [49-410]; m Nov. 8, 1914, MIRIAM BUTTS, b Oct. 25, 1897; dau John and Susanna (Shirey) Butts. Stone cutter; res. Mahanoy City, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Dorothy Alice, b June 11, 1915.
  2. John Elmer, b 24, 1917.
  3. Bertha Mae, b Sept. 11, 1919.

[49-974] EDMUND WILLIAM CHARLES KRATZER, b June 2, 1891; s Edmund N. A. and Mary

  1. (Everett) Kratzer [49-411a]; m Dec. 9, 1911, KATE M. KERN, b Aug. 16, 1892; dau Penrose J.

and Maria (Reinert) Kern. Glass blower; res. Swedesboro, N. J. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Ruth Edna, b 30, 1912.
  2. Hannah Marie, b Oct. 17, 1914; d 23, 1915.
  3. Muriel Grace, b Aug. 23, 1918.

[49-975] HANNAH MARY KRATZER, b June 13, 1893; dau Edmund N. A. and Mary A. (Everett) Kratzer [49-411a]; m Feb. 11, 1911, JOHN H. SCHUBERT, b Dec. 22, 1889; d Mar. 10, 1911; s William and Carolina (Fegely) Schubert. Machinist; res. 131 N. Poplar St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Alice R. C., b Sept. 4, 1911.

[49-977] RUTH SARAH KRATZER, b Feb. 28, 1897; dau Edmund N. A. and Mary A. (Everett) Kratzer [49-411a]; m Jan. 1, 1914, HAROLD W. KECK, b Sept. 10, 1894; s Milton and Sarah K. (Weiler) Keck. Shoe worker; res. 131 N. Poplar St., Allentown, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-978] HARRY RICHARDSON KRATZER, b Sept. 24, 1899; d Apr. 29, 1920; s Edmund N. A. and Mary A. (Everett) Kratzer [49-411a]; m Apr. 23, 1916, HATTIE V. WILLIAMS, b Apr. 16, 1899; dau Robert and Elizabeth (Rex) Williams. Machinist. (1921.)

One child: Everett H., b Oct. 9, 1916.

[49-979] ELMIRA ELIZABETH SWINEHART, b Mar. 15, 1861; dau Harrison Y. and Mary D. (Hartranft) Swinehart [49-413]; m Mar. 14, 1888, HUGH J. UNRUH, b Oct. 7, 1860; s Philip J. and Maria (Kraus) Unruh. Hardware merchant; res. 762 High St., Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Russell H., b Mar. 11, 1894.

[49-980] ELMIRA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 8, 1865; d Sept. 15, 1900; dau Aaron D. and Catharine

  1. (Fryer) Hartranft [49-414]; m Jan. 11, 1886, JOHN SALTZER, b May 16, 1867; d Jan. 16, 1908; s Jonas and Matilda (Hallman) Saltzer. Carpenter; res. R. D. No. 5, Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1369] 1. Harry, b July 19, 1886; m Irene Kern.

[49-1370] 2. Maggie H., b Feb. 5, 1899; d Dec. 6, 1914; m Walter Johnson.

[49-983a] HANNAH M. ENDY, b Apr. 16, 1859; dau Reuben and Lydia (Bechert) Endy [49-415];

m Apr. 24, 1880, STEPHEN BEARD, b Feb. 23, 1859; d May 30, 1911; s Stephen and Lena (Haas)

Beard. Laborer; res. Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

[49-1371] 1. Katie Agnes, b Jan. 21, 1882; m William Miller.

[49-1372] 2. Harrison S., b Aug. 16, 1888; in Mamie Huey.

[49-1373] 3. Nettie A. N., b Jan. 24, 1891; in Ammon Heckler.

[49-1374] 4. George W., b Feb. 22, 1893; m Mary Mogel.

[49-1375] 5. Mary M., b June 25, 1896; m William Mack.

 

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[49-983b] HANNAH (ENDY) BEARD, same as above, m 2d time, Jan. 26, 1913, WILLIAM STOVER, b Aug. 3, 1845; s William and Mary (Wampole) Stover. Laborer; res. 853 Church St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

[49-984] HENRY E. MEST, b July 13, 1860; s Joseph and Mary (Endy) Mest [49-417]; m Feb. 7,

1891, VICTORIA F. WELLER, b Jan. 29, 1870; dau John and Mary (Fry) Weller. Laborer; res.

Emaus, Pa. (1920.)

Children (7):

[49-1376] 1. Mary W., b Mar. 6, 1892; m Joseph Fritch.

[49-1377] 2. Tama W., b May 27, 1896; d Dec. 2, 1913; m Charles Snyder.

[49-1378] 3. Eva W., b Nov. 17, 1897; m Charles H. Leibensperger.

[49-1379] 4. Daisy W., b Sept. 21, 1901; m Robert Zetelmoyer.

  1. Morris W., b 2, 1904.
  2. Katie W., b 28, 1907.
  3. Henry W., b 28, 1912.

[49-985] JOSEPH MEST, b Aug. 18, 1867; s Joseph and Mary (Endy) Mest [49-417]; m Feb. 13,

1892, HANNAH MIRANDA REINERT, b Aug. 8, 1867; dau Samuel and Kathryn (Beihl) Reinert.

Laborer; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

[49-1380] 1. Allen R., b May 18, 1893; m Florence Swavely.

[49-1381] 2. Gertrude R., b Jan. 15, 1895; m Harry Mensch.

[49-1382] 3. Kathryn I., b July 31, 1899; m Raymond E. Knoll.

  1. Joseph Henry, b 1, 1901.
  2. Paul Wayne, b Sept. 8, 1904.

[49-986] AMANDA MEST, b July 15, 1866; dau Joseph and Mary (Endy) Mest [49-417]; m Jan.

27, 1889, SAMUEL FRONHEISER, b Jan. 29, 1854; s Daniel and Katie (Mest) Fronheiser. Farmer;

res. R. D. No. 1, Macungie, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Daniel M., b Feb. 4, 1890.

[49-1383] 2. Nathan J., b Apr. 12, 1895; m Mabel M. Geist.

[49-987] LENA SNABEL, b Oct. 31, 1858; dau William and Leah (Endy) Snabel [49-418]; m

June 13, 1886, SYLVESTER KEHS, b June 21, 1860; s William S. and Mary (Wingerd) Kehs. Watch-

man; res. Bally, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

[49-1384] 1. Minnie K., b July 2, 1887; d Nov. 24, 1917; m Richard Bolton.

[49-1385] 2. Howard, b Aug. 23, 1889; m Ella Covely.

  1. Bertha, b Dec. 10, 1890; d Dec. 12, 1890.

[49-1386] 4. Ada, b June 16, 1897; m John Weinsteiger.

[49-988] WILLIAM SNABEL, b Nov. 17, 1866; s William and Leah (Endy) Snabel [49-418];

m May 24, 1890, JENNIE E. CUSTER, b Apr. 15, 1869; d May 28, 1917; dau Harman and Elizabeth

(Shaffer) Custer [184-368]. Packer; res. Spring City, Pa. (1920.)

Children (12):

[49-1387] 1. Bertha E., b May 14, 1891; m Harry Keffer.

[49-1388] 2. Herman E., b Jan. 6, 1893; m Bella Bulbock; Spring City, Pa.

[49-1389] 3. Ida M., b Oct. 8, 1894; m Harvey Umstead.

[49-1390] 4. Kate E., b Feb. 26, 1896; m Roy Erhart.

[49-1391] 5. William H., b Mar. 16, 1898; m Sarah Redman.

  1. James M., b 2, 1899.
  2. Russel, b 20, 1900; d July 2, 1901.
  3. Anna G., b Feb. 11, 1903.
  4. Leroy W., b 16, 1905.
  5. Mary 19, 1906.
  6. Herbert triplets, b Nov. 19, 1906; d    30, 1906.
  7. Charles I. j 30, 1907.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           811

[49-989] SAMUEL SNABEL, b Apr. 17, 1872; s William and Leah (Endy) Snabel [49-418]; m July 14, 1894, ANNIE HAINS, b Sept. 22, 1874; dau Joseph and Caroline (Sassaman) Haim. Railroad laborer; res. Spring City or Royersford, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-1392] 1. Bessie, b June 1, 1896; m Grover Walters.
[49-1393] 2. Carrie, b July 21, 1894; m Wellington Wentzel.

[49-990] MARY ANN SNABEL, b Sept. 7, 1860; dau William and Leah (Endy) Snabel [49-418;] m Dec. 4, 1880, EDWIN MOYER, b Mar. 6, 1860. Res. R. F. D. No. 3, Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (7):

[49-1394] 1. Sallie, b Feb. 25, 1883; m James Bechtel.
2. William, b May 10, 1885; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-1395] 3. Harvey, b Apr. 12, 1887; m Emma Nester.

[49-1396] 4. Oswin                 m Beulah Moyer.
twins, b July 28, 1890;

  1. Edwin
  2. Henry, b 11, 1895; d Oct. 18, 1895.
  3. Mabel, b 3, 1898; Boyertown, Pa.

[49-991] KATE ENDY, b Mar. 22, 1868; dau Matthias and Kate (Angstadt) Endy [49-419] ; m Apr. 29, 1887, WALTER LABE, b Oct. 1, 1868; s Cyrus and Lovina (Stutzman) Labe. Laborer; res. 837 Weiser St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Sallie L., b Nov. 28, 1888.
  2. Bertha, b Dec. 25, 1901; d May 30, 1903.

[49-992] LILLY ENDY, b June 1, 1878; dau James and Mary (Beideman) Endy [49-420]; m Apr. 27, 1895, FRANK C. EDDINGER, b Feb. 29, 1871; s Elijah and Marie (Clouser) Eddinger. Laborer; res. Gilbertsville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (9):

[49-1397] I. Minnie, b Aug. 28, 1894; m Daniel Burkert.

  1. Harry, b Feb. 28, 1897.

[49-1398] 3. Lulu, b Apr. 24, 1899; m Harris R. Baus.

  1. Elda, b 13, 1906; d Aug. 26, 1910.
  2. Leon, b 31, 1906.
  3. Daisy, b 13, 1908.
  4. Titus, b Feb. 24, 1909.
  5. Marie, b 4, 1911.
  6. Elsie, b June 23, 1914.

[49-993] KATE B. ENDY, b Sept. 22, 1870; dau James and Mary (Beideman) Endy [49-420] ; m Aug. 19, 1893, HENRY B. SEYLER, b May 28, 1859; s William M. and Sophia (Breidgham) Seyler. Traveling salesman; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

[49-1399] 1. Norman E., b Oct. 23, 1893; m Bessie Dentzer.
2. Irene C., b Sept. 10, 1900.

  1. Florence V., b Nov. 12, 1894; d Aug. 21, 1895.

[49-994] SAMUEL MEST, b Jan. 2, 1869; s John and Amelia (Endy) Mest [49-421] ; in Feb.19, 1887, ELVINA SWAVELY, b Nov. 5, 1866; dau Peter and Anna Swavely. Res. Boyertown, Pa. (1920)

Children (4):

[49-1400] 1. Sallie S., m Abraham Renninger; Earlville, Pa.
[49-1401] 2. Harvey S., b Oct. 7, 1888; m Sallie Haas.
[49-1402] 3. Laura S., m Edgar Heydt; Boyertown, Pa.
[49-1403] 4. Wilmer S., b Dec. 9, 1893; m Lizzie Stauffer.

 

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[49-995a] MORRIS E. LEESER, b May 30, 1869; s Nathan and Elizabeth (Endy) Leeser [49-422]; m LAURA LOUISE MATILDA GERY, h Oct. 14, 1869; d Apr. 15, 1902; dau George G. and Sarah (Kline) Gery [36-58].

Children (7):

[49-1404] 1. Jennie Charlotte, b May 6, 1889; in Edwin D. Eck.

[49-1405] 2. Agnes Anna, b Mar. 28, 1891; d Jan. 28, 1917; in Irwin Frey.

[49-1406] 3. Charles G., b Jan. 31, 1893; In Jean Epler.

  1. Paul G., b June 23, 1894.

[49-1407] 5. Morgan G., b Apr. 13, 1896; m Anna Searfass.

  1. Howard G., b 4, 1897.
  2. Warren G., b 27, 1900; d Aug. 13, 1901.

[49-995b] MORRIS E. LEESER, same as above, in 2d time, MELTHA BENFIELD, b May 8. 1887; d Dec. 1, 1914; dau John L. and Emma (Nuss) Benfield. Res. Hosensack, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Nathan B., b Dec. 1, 1904; d Sept. 7, 1905.
  2. Nelson B., b Nov. 14, 1905; d Sept. 21, 1906.
  3. Alverda B., b July 3, 1907.
  4. Ruby B., b Aug. 18, 1909.

[49-997] SUSANNA E. LEESER, b Nov. 7, 1879; dau Nathan and Elizabeth (Endy) Leeser [49-422] ; m May 28, 1898, ALLEN FRONHEISER, b Sept. 24, 1872; s George and Sophia (Weller) Fronheiser. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 2, Barto, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Elizabeth S., b 17, 1898.
  2. Anna S., b Oct. 30, 1903.

[49-998] CATHARINE A. LEESER, b May 23, 1882; dau Nathan and Elizabeth (Endy) Leeser [49-422] ; m May 21, 1898, OSWIN ESHBACH, b Mar. 17, 1875; s Abraham and Elizabeth (Rohrbach) Eshbach. Res. 439 Pearl St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (6):

  1. Walter G., b Nov. 8, 1898.

[49-1408] 2. Florence M., b Mar. 5, 1900; m Harold W. Favinger.

  1. Irwin G., b 8, 1902.
  2. Cora E., b 8, 1903.
  3. Lloyd G., b June 20, 1910.
  4. Elsie G., b Apr. 27, 1913.

[49-999] ANNIE M. ENDY, b Nov. 25, 1867; dau John and Hannah (Moyer) Endy [49-423]; m Nov. 7, 1886, SAMUEL HARING, b Nov. 7, 1863; s Philip D. and Matilda (Eckert) Haring. Car­penter; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

[49-1409] 1. Carrie E., b Apr. 17, 1887; m Charles L. Hassler.

[49-1410] 2. Elmer, b June 23, 1890; m Sara A. D. Reeser.

[49-1411] 3. Warren, b Jan. 5, 1894; m Olivia Moyer; Bechtelsville, Pa.
4. Howard, b Oct. 26, 1899.

  1. Nora, b Oct. 19, 1905.

[49-1000] FRANK M. ENDY, b Dec. 18, 1870; s John and Hannah (Moyer) Endy [49-423]; m ROSA REINERT, b Jan. 8, 1873; dau Samuel and Sallie (Buchert) Reinert. Res. Boyertown, Pa.. R. D. No. 1. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Morris, b 11, 1897.
  2. Irene, b 22, 1899.
  3. Mabel, b June 27, 1901.
  4. Clarence, b Feb. 4, 1910.

 

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[49-1001] LIZZIE ENDY, b June 4, 1873; dau John and Hannah (Moyer) Endy [49-423]; in Dec. 24, 1892, ELMER E. LEVENGOOD, b May 22, 1871. Millworker; res. 472 Spruce St., Potts­town, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1412]   1. Elsie M., b Apr. 11, 1898; rn James W. Gerhart.
[49-1413] 2. Verna R., b Sept. 25, 1903; in Paul Spacht.

[49-1603] OLIVIA E. HERB, b Oct. 11, 1872; d June 7, 1919; day John and Anna (Endy) Herb [49-424a] ; m MATTHIAS H. RHOADS, b Sept. 24, 1868. Sexton; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.) Children (3):

[49-1414] 1. Beulah H., b Feb. 17, 1894; m James Conrad.

  1. Verna H., b 2, 1895.
  2. Dewey H., b Sept. 25, 1898; d 19, 1899.

[49-1004] ANDORA HERB, b Apr. 6, 1876; dau John and Anna (Endy) Herb [49-424a]; m Nov. 30, 1895, JEFFERSON FREY, b Nov. 1, 1874; s Isaac and Katie (Gehio) Frey. Carpenter; res. New Berlinville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1415]   1. Granville, b Mar. 10, 1897; m Katie Gerash; New Berlinville, Pa.

  1. Annetta, b Sept. 29, 1914.

[ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1005] EVA HERB, b Oct. 27, 1890; dau John and Anna (Endy) Herb [49-424a] ; m Sept. 24,

1910, CLINTON STIMMEL, b Sept. 18, 1889; s James and Amelia (Haas) Stimmel. Cigar maker;

res. Bechtelsville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Anna, b Jan. 30, 1911.
  2. Minerva, Sept. 25, 1916.

[49-1008] MARY GABLE, b Dec. 25, 1864; dau William and Lydia (Hartranft) Gable [49-426] ; in May 27, 1882, NICHOLAS M. FRYERMUTH, b Dec. 8, 1859; s Nicholas and Kate (Moser) Fryermuth. Teamster; Bethlehem Steel Works; res. 537 N. Front St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1416]   1. Annie, b Apr. 4, 1883; m Charles C. Rhoads.
[49-1417] 2. Nora, b Mar. 3, 1890; in Warren C. Rhoads.

  1. Carrie M., b May 22, 1894.

[49-1010] AMELIA W. HARTRANFT, b Dec. 20, 1875; dau Isaac S. and Mary E. (Wentzel) Hartranft [49-427]; m Nov. 27, 1909, GEORGE I. HILBERT, b Dec. 13, 1873; s Isaac and Amelia (Moyer) Hilbert. Police patrol driver; res. 1442 Cotton St., Reading, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1011] JOHN W. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 12, 1878; s Isaac S. and Mary E. (Wentzel) Hartranft [49-427]; m Apr. 30, 1903, LIZZIE B. SCHAFFER, b Sept. 18, 1876; dau Henry and Maggie (Brown) Schaffer. Engineer; res. 515 South 12th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Helen Leona, b Nov. 4, 1905.

[49-1012] HOWARD DRUMHELLER, s Jacob B. and Elizabeth J. (Hartranft) Drumheller [49-428]; m KATE HAAS. Res. Earlville, Pa.

Children (10):

  1. Charles, 2. Harvey, 3. Lawrence, 4. Jacob, 5. Anna Lizzie, 6. May, 7. Nora Ellen, 8. Mary Minerva, 9. Carrie Dora. (8 and 9, twins); 10. Annie Edwina. [Hist. Berks. Co.; unable to complete.]

[49-1014] ALICE WENTZEL, dau Henry and Amanda (Hartranft) Wentzel [49-429]; m THOMAS

BERGEY. Res. Reading, Pa.

Children (5):

  1. Ralph, 2. George, 3. Harry, 4. Thomas, 5. Mary. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

 

814                           GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAbuI.IES

[49-1017] MARGARET FOCHT, b Sept. 29, 1868; dau Jeremiah and Mary A. (Hartranft) Focht

[49-430] ; m Apr. 14, 1891, HARRY HARRISON PYOTT, b Dec. 19, 1867; s William and Rachel

(Smiley) Pyott. Locomotive engineer; res. 1115 Green St., Allentown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1418] 1. Henry Harrison, b Feb. 11, 1892; m Eva May Spohn.

[49-1419] 2. Clinton Focht, b Jan. 16, 1894; m Miriam E. Erb.

[49-1420] 3. Mary Alice, b Jan. 3, 1897; ni Earle D. G. Engler.

[49-1019] FLORENCE FOCHT, b July 10, 1887; dau Jeremiah and Mary A. (Hartranft) Focht [49-430] ; m May 20, 1911, ISAAC COOK LEE, b May 1, 1886; s George F. and Sarah Maize (Miesse) Lee. Ship joiner; res. 61 West 10th St., Chester, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Margaret Elizabeth, b Feb. 19, 1912.
  2. Roberta Jeanette, b July 17, 1914.

[49-1020] CLARA CATHERINE WISE, b Aug. 12, 1870; dau John Y. and Mary A. (Houck) Wise [49-434a] ; m Jan. 23, 1896, OSCAR SMITH, b Jan. 28, 1871; s William R. and Katurah (Miller) Smith. Carpenter; res. 1039 North 11th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.) Oscar Smith had a daughter Violet by a previous marriage.

Children (3):

  1. Harold, b 13, 1897; d Oct. 26, 1918.
  2. Earl, b 11, 1898; Reading, Pa.
  3. Verna, b 24, 1900; d July 2, 1901.

[49-1021] HOWARD H. WISE, b Nov. 20, 1872; s John Y. and Mary A. (Houck) Wise [49-434a] ; m Dec. 9, 1902, HATTIE AGNES FRANTZ, b Aug. 3, 1876; dau Jacob H. and Martha (Weidman) Frantz. Delivery Supt.; res. Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Stewart Frantz, b July 12, 1915.

[49-1031] REBECCA ROMICH, b June 29, 1879; dau William H. and Amanda (Wise) Romich [49-444] ; m Feb. 18, 1905, SAMUEL B. MOYER, b May 10, 1882; s Joseph Y. and Amanda S. (Borneman) Moyer. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 2, Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Ruth, b 6, 1907.
  2. Warren, b 5, 1909.
  3. Mabel, b Aug. 18, 1910.

[49-1032] WILLIAM W. W. ROMICH, b Oct. 15, 1880; s William H. and Amanda (Wise) Romich [49-444]; m Apr. 20, 1911, ISABELLE CARLIN, b June 23, 1878; dau Robert and Isabelle (Finey) Carlin. Baker; res. 5665 Belmar Terrace, Phila., Pa. (1920.)

One child: Isabelle, b May 4, 1913.

[49-1033] SALLIE ROMICH, b Dec. 8, 1883; dau William H. and Amanda (Wise) Romich [49-444]; m June 29, 1910, WILLIAM EARL NOBLE, b Mar. 7, 1888; d July 3, 1912; s James and Anna (Schaffer) Noble. Railroader; res. R. D. No. 2, Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. William R. Gift, b Aug. 23, 1902.
  2. Grace R., b Nov. 4, 1910.

[49-1036] MABLE ROMICH, b Oct. 29, 1891; dau William H. and Amanda (Wise) Romich [49­444] ; m Apr. 29, 1919, WILLIAM H. WEIDNER, b Apr. 12, 1881; s John and Rebecca (Hammes) Weidner. Farmer; res. R. D. No. 2, Boyertown, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1038] HARRY W. ADAMS, b Mar. 7, 1890; s William H. and Annie A. (Wise) Adams [49-448] ; m Dec. 25, 1919, SARA Y. LEININGER, b Sept. 8, 1895; dau Daniel S. and Eva S. (Young) Leininger. Salesman; res. 530 South 16th St., Reading, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES             815

[49-1039] ELLA M. ADAMS, b June 27, 1894; dau William H. and Annie A. (Wise) Adams [49-448] ; m Nov. 26, 1914, CLAUDE SEIDEL, b Nov. 4, 1893; s Benjamin H. and Ida (Fisher) Seidel. Knitter; res. Esterly-, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Neil Adams twins, b May 12, 1918.
  2. June Frances

[49--1040] IDA R. MATHIAS, 6 Aug. 18, 1881; dau James and Hannah (Rohrbach) Mathias [49-449] ; m Jan. 27, 1900, WILLIAM G. GABEL, b Mar. 10, 1877. Carpenter; res. Bechtelsville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (9):

  1. Mary M., b 5, 1900.
  2. Walter M., b June 23, 1901.
  3. Laura M., b Oct. 4, 1902.
  4. Nora M.. 1 twins, b July 8, 1905.
  5. Cora M.,
  6. Lester M., b May 19, 1910; d 15, 1916.
  7. Le Roy M., b 29, 1911.
  8. Russell M., b Dec. 9, 1915.
  9. Ruth M., b 10, 1917.

[49-1042] MAGGIE R. MATHIAS, b July 14, 1885; dau James and Hannah (Rohrbach) Mathias [49-449] ; m Dec. 22, 1906, REUBEN H. YERGEY, b Sept. 22, 1885; s Reuben and Amelia (Krauss) Yergey. Moulder; res. Boyertown, Pa.

One child: Beulah, b Apr. 24, 1907.

[49-1045] HOWARD MATHIAS, b July 1, 1888; s Mahlon M. and Mary (Reichard) Mathias [49-451] ; m Jan. 2, 1909, MAMIE R. MECK, b Oct. 11, 1888; dau Henry and Katie S. (Ritter) Meek. Res. Gilbertsville, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Russel M., b June 27, 1909.

[49-1046] MINERVA MATHIAS, b Sept. 12, 1891; dau Mahlon M. and Mary (Reichard) Mathias [49-451] ; in May 10, 1913, LAWRENCE B. YODER, b May 4, 1892; s David H. and Louise M. (Barto) Yoder. Farmer; res. Barto, Pa., R. D. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Earl, b Dec. 5, 1914.
  2. Harold, b 4, 1916.

[49-1047] HERBERT MATHIAS, 6 Jan. 23, 1893; s Mahlon M. and Mary (Reichard) Mathias [49-451] ; m June 3, 1916, ANNIE RENNINGER, b Mar. 5, 1897; dau Henry 0. and Emma (Derr) Renninger. Farmer; res. Barto, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Robert R., b Oct. 3, 1917.

[49-1048] MARY MATHIAS, b Nov. 6, 1895; dau Mahlon M. and Mary (Reichard) Mathias [49-451] ; m Dec. 5, 1914, RAYMOND K. ERB, b Nov. 12, 1895; s Reuben and Mary (Keeler) Erb. Farmer; res. Niantic, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Leslie, b June 17, 1915.
  2. Mabel, b 2, 1918.

[49-1049] EDWIN M. RHOADS, b July 5. 1889; s John and Sarah (Mathias) Rhoads [49-452] ; m Feb. 20, 1913, IVA MAY MILLER, b Apr. 23, 1892; dau Oliver C. and Ellen (Weidner) Miller. Pres. & Treas. of Sanitary Company of America, Linfield, Pa.; res. Boyertown, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1050] NORMAN M. RHOADS, b Nov. 18, 1893; s John and Sarah (Mathias) Rhoads [49-452] ; m Dec. 2, 1916, ANNA CATHERINE GRABERT, b June 6, 1895; dau Jacob Henry and Wilhelmina (Humberg) Grabert. Laborer; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Anna Lillian, b June 15, 1917.

 

816                  GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHIYENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1052] WILLIAM S. LEVENGOOD, b Nov. 27, 1855; s Jeremiah and Lucy Ann (Shirey) Levengood [49-470] ; m EMMA H. MOYER, b Feb. 10, 1851; d Aug. 24, 1918; dau Isaac L. and Emma (Moyer) Moyer. Res. Monocacy, Pa. (1921.)

Children (7):

[49-1421]     1. Charles E., b Feb. 25, 1881; m Elizabeth Wylie.

[49-1422]     2. Lillie L. 1

twins, b June 26, 1882- m Charles G. Rhoads.

  1. Katie L. 1 1 d 1, 1883.
  2. George A., b Sept. 11, 1883; res. Norristown, Pa.
    [49-1423] 5. Lottie A., b 8, 1885; m Mark Thomas Darrah.
    [49-1424] 6. William E., b Oct. 4, 1887; m Mary Oxenford.
    [49-1425] 7. Sallie A., b Nov. 15, 1890; m Aaron F. Simon.

[49-1052.2] EMMA S. LEVENGOOD, b Sept. 12, 1868; dau Jeremiah and Lucy Ann (Shirey) Levengood [49-470] ; m Dec. 25, 1890, JOSEPH REITNAUER, b Dec. 14, 1862; d Sept. 1, 1919. Laborer; res. Monocacy, Pa. (1921.)

One child: George Jeremiah, b Sept. 3, 1891; d Mar. 25, 1893.

[49-1054] CHARLES SCHANTZ, b July 13, 1858; s John and Lavinia (Levengood) Schantz [49-471]; in May 21, 1881, EDITH HARTRANFT, b Mar. 25, 1861; dau John W. and Catharine (Bower) Hartranft [49-301a]. Telegraph operator; res. Birdsboro, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-1062] HANNAH LEVENGOOD, dau George and Sarah (Reider) Levengood [49-474] ; m CLEM RUSSELL, dec. Res. Pottstown, Pa.

One child:

[49-1426] Catharine, dec; m Daniel Miller or Drumheller; dec. [ Had issue.]

[49-1063] CHARLES RAHN, b Jan. 10, 1867; s Charles and Christina (Levengood) Rahn [49-476]; m Mar. 1, 1894, KATIE BREITENSTEIN, b Oct. 23, 1869; dau Daniel and Lucy A. (Boyer) Breiten­stein. Well driller; res. Douglassville, Pa. (1921.)

One child:

[49-1427] Mary, b Nov. 13, 1894; m Charles Yocom.

[49-1066] SUSAN RAHN, b Sept. 12, 1878; dau Charles and Christina (Levengood) Rahn [49-476]; m June 26, 1900, MONROE LADLEY, b May 28, 1879; s G. N. and Mary A. (Sorber) Ladley. Motorman; res. 5648 Bloyd St., Phila., Pa. (1921.)

One child:

[49-1428] Mary S., b Nov. 25, 1901; m John J. Long.

[49-1070] CORA MAY HARTRANFT, b Jan. 13, 1865; d Dec. 23, 1912; dau Jefferson and Crissie L. (Hutchinson) Hartranft [49-481] ; m GEORGE KERSTETTER, b Nov. 26, 1861; s Martin L. and Hattie A. Kerstetter. Res. R. D. No. 1, Turbotville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (8):

[49-1429] 1. Carrie Bell, b Nov. 15, 1898; m D. F. McFarland.

  1. George Washington, b 22, 1891; Turbotville, Pa.
  2. Joseph H., b 5, 1900; unm.

[49-1071] ALBERTA MAUDE NICELY, b Apr. 22, 1871; dau John F. and Mary E. (Hartranft) Nicely [49-483]; m June 24, 1896, GEORGE HANNER, b Oct. 16, 1862; s George F. and Barbara (Zeiger) Hanner. Furniture dealer; res. Montoursville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Mary Elizabeth, b 12, 1899.
  2. Henry Neuton, b Nov. 20, 1902.
  3. Clarence, b 7, 1906.
  4. Blanche Alberta, b July 4, 1912.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENK-FELDER FAMILIES                                                             817

[49-1072] REBECCA ELIZABETH NICELY, b Oct. 8, 1873; d July 14, 1907; dau John F. and Mary E. (Hartranft) Nicely [49-483]; m Mar. 22, 1892, JOHN ROLLAND FULLMER, b Feb. II, 1866;

d Apr. 29, 1906; s Joseph and Mary C. (Ebner) Fullmer.

Children (2):

[49-1430] 1. Charles Nicely, b Oct. 1, 1893; m Dorothy Kette Bayer.
2. John Rolland, b June 6, 1896; Pittsburgh, Pa.

[49-1073] JOSEPH H. NICELY, s John F. and Mary E. (Hartranft) Nicely [49-483]; m CARRIE HARRIS. Have 3 children.

Joseph H. Nicely lives at Montoursville, Pa., served as County Commissioner. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-1075] REV. GEORGE W. NICELY, s John F. and Mary E. (Hartranft) Nicely [49-483];

m Oct. 26, 1905, HARRIET E. WEIGLE, b Mar. 17, 1883; dau Elias D. Weigle. Pastor, St. Marks Lutheran Church; res. Hanover, Pa. (1917.)

Children (2):

  1. Daniel Weigle, b July 4, 1907.
  2. Elizabeth Hartranft, b Sept. 4, 1909.

[49-10761 JOHN STAUFFER, b Oct. 2, 1873; s George and Ella (Hartranft) Stauffer [49-484];

m June 5, 1915, MRS. ANNIE I. HOWELL (nee Sleppy), b July 21, 1873. Res. Watsontown, Pa., R. D. No. 1. (1918.)

[49-1077] BERT FORREST STAUFFER, b May 4, 1883; d Mar. 25, 1914; s George and Ella (Hartranft) Stauffer [49-484]; m May 17, 1913, MYRTLE RAY LYSTER, b Aug. 12, 1882. Res. Watsontown, Pa., R. D. (1918.)

One child: Bert Lyster, b July 30, 1914.

[49-1078] EVELYN JANE HEINEY, b Mar. 5, 1879; dau John R. and Vinnetta J. (Hartranft) Heiney [49-485]; m June 14, 1905, WILBUR H. FLECK, b Feb. 4, 1875; s Abram L. and Martha (Cryder) Fleck. Teacher, dean of Wyoming Seminary; res. Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa. (1918.) No issue.

[49-1079] CHARLES WARD HEINEY, b Mar. 24, 1881; s John R. and Vinnetta J. (Hartranft) Heiney [49-485]; m June 28, 1904, MABEL FOLLMER, b Mar. 9, 1882; dau Peter and Sarah V. (Wilcox) Follmer. Attorney-at-law; res. Montoursville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

 

 

1.   John Follmer, b Nov.

10,

1905.

2.   Sarah Virginia, b Jan.

22,

1913.

3.   Peter Follmer, b Oct.

19,

1914.

[49-1080] J. LEE ROY HEINEY, b Apr. 30, 1883; s John R. and Vinnetta J. (Hartranft) Heiney [49-485]; m Mar. 28, 1907, SARA ELIZABETH FULTON, b May 25, 1883; dau Robert J. and Ella (Baker) Fulton. Cabinet maker; res. Montoursville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Ella Vinnetta, b Dec. 6, 1907.
  2. Wilbur LeRoy, b 10, 1915.

[49-1081] BERTHA MARY HEINEY, b Mar. 24, 1885; dau John R. and Vinnetta J. (Hartranft) Heiney [49-485]; m June 23, 1909, GIBSON G. ANTES, b Nov. 12, 1880; s Frederick Thomas and Marie Watson (Caldwell) Antes. Coal merchant; res. 1125 Park Ave., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Evelyn Maria, b May, 28, 1910.
  2. Helen Ruth, b 18, 1912.

[49-1082] MINNIE MAY HARTRANFT, b Oct. 28, 1885; dau. Charles W. and Ida M. (Hoffman) Hartranft [49-487]; m Apr. 15, 1909, JOHN W. FOGELMAN, b Apr. 16, 1884; s Henry and Matilda (Shuman) Fogelman. Farmer; res. Watsontown, Pa., R. D. No. 1. (1918.)

One child: Charles Henry, b May 23, 1914.

 

818                                  GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-10831 EDITH 'PEARL HARTRANFT, h July 3, 1887; dau Charles W. and Ida M. (Hoffman) Hartranft [49-487]; m Sept. 9, 1909, ARTHUR E. STAHL, b Jan. 24, 1886; s Simon and Mary E. (Dieffenbach) Stahl. Farmer; res. Watsontown, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Gertrude Louise, b Oct. 11, 1911.
  2. Ida Marie, b June 26, 1917.

[49-1084] GEORGE WARD HARTRANFT, b Jan. 10, 1891; s Charles W. and Ida M. (Hoffman) Hartranft [49-487]; m Jan. 18, 1912, JULIA ANN ELLIOTT, h Feb. 10, 1892; dau Samuel B. and Matilda (Starr) Elliott. Farmer; res. Watsontown, Pa., R. D. No issue. (1918.)

[49-1085] MARY FRANCES MOYER, b Mar. 5, 1865; dau Henry C. and Elizabeth (Cramer) Moyer [49-490]; m Dec. 21, 1892, SEYMOUR C. KETCHUM, b Mar. 27, 1860; s Seymour M. and Ruth (Catlin) Ketchum. Farmer; res. Moravia, N. Y., R. D. 18. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Walker Wood, b Jan. 13, 1895.
  2. Miriam Elizabeth, b Aug. 15, 1896.
  3. Ruth Catlin, b June 8, 1898.
  4. Henry Clinton, b June 4, 1900.

[49-1086] WILSON CRAMER MOYER, b Apr. 19, 1871; s Henry C. and Elizabeth C. (Cramer) Moyer [49-490]; m Apr. 20, 1892, GRACE WILLIAMS, b Oct. 10, 1870; dau M. L. and Sarah (Lee) Williams. Merchant; res. Geneva, N. Y. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Helen J., b Apr. 20, 1893; d Feb. 1, 1917.

[49-1431] 2. Harry M., b Oct. 7, 1894; m Alice McDonald.

[49-1087] EMMA RANSOM, b Mar. 9, 1878; d June 15, 1901; dan Warren W. and Harriet N. (Moyer) Ransom [49-491]; m Nov. 25, 1897, ALBERT W. SMITH, b May, 1872; s David and Harriet (Johnson) Smith. Res. 104% Center St., Waverly, N. Y. (1918.)

One child: Ransom David, b June 5, 1901.

[49-1088] AARON JOSEPH MOYER, b May 27, 1874; s Aaron J. and Rebecca (Weaver) Moyer [49-494]; m Aug. 30, 1913, ZENAIDE LUCINDA STAPLES, b May 24, 1887; dau Ames and Elizabeth (Walls) Staples. Certified public accountant; res. 9 First St., Dalton, Mass. No issue. (1918.)

[49-1090] FREDERICK WEAVER MOYER, b Dec. 7, 1881; s Aaron J. and Rebecca (Weaver) Moyer [49-494]; m Apr. 10, 1912, HESTER ANN ORR, b May 11, 1885. Res. Hilliards, Ohio, R. D. No. 4. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Hester Ann, b Apr. 26, 1913.
  2. Frederick Weaver, b Sept. 6, 1917.

[49-1091] LIZZIE EMMA HOPFER, b Mar. 28, 1873; dau George H. and Martha E. (Moyer) Hopfer [49-495]; m Sept. 14, 1893, JAMES LEONARD BUCK, b Nov. 27, 1861; s Jacob and Hannah (Bishel) Buck. Dry Goods clerk; res. 430 Curtin St., South Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Ethel Marie, b June 16, 1897.
  2. George Leonard, b May 3, 1899; d 27, 1900.
  3. Harold Wilson, b 24, 1901.
  4. James Raymond, b Aug. 19, 1905; d 11, 1906.

[49-1092] HARRY G. HOPFER, b July 16, 1878; s George H. and Martha E. (Moyer) Hopfer [49-495]; m Aug. 16, 1905, EVA MARIE LESKER, b Mar. 4, 1886; dau Charles L. and Mary (Dono­hoe) Lesker. Painter; res. 519 Curtin Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. (1920.)

Children (7):

  1. Eva May, b July 8, 1907.
  2. Helen Anna, b Dec. 1, 1909.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            819

  1. Richard Harry, b Oct. 24, 1911.
  2. Lillian Gertrude, b Mar. 5, 1914; d July 9, 1914.
  3. George Henry, b May 10, 1915.
  4. Fred Lloyd, b July 20, 1917.
  5. Emerson Harold, b 27, 1919.

[49-1093] CLOYD FREDERICK HOPFER, 1) Mar. 21, 1885; s George H. and Martha E. (Moyer) Hopfer [49-495]; m May 23, 1905, ELIZABETH MAY THOMPSON, b Dec. 31, 1891; dau William H. and Margaret E. (Hastings) Thompson. Mechanical draftsman; res. 153 Beaver Road, Emsworth, Pa. (1918.)

Children (4):

  1. Stanley George, b 12, 1906; d Dec. 18, 1906.
  2. Margaret May, b Nov. 9, 1908.
  3. Cloyd Frederick, b Dec. 11, 1911.
  4. Dorothy Martha, b 21, 1913.

[49-1095] WILLIAM HOWARD MOYER, b Mar. 24, 1883; s John C. B. and Zilpha E. (Haverly) Moyer [49-497]; m Nov. 6, 1911, ELSIE EUGENIA DAVIS, b Aug. 10, 1882; dau George W. and Marian Augusta (Rowley) Davis. Dentist; res. Baldwinsville, N. Y. No issue. (1918.)

[49-1096] MARY MYRTLE DARRY, b June 19, 1873; dau Thomas and Lucinda J. (Hartranft) Darry [49-499]; m Nov. 1, 1893, E. DELBERT BROOKS, b June 9, 1869; s Jesse M. and Margaret (Gortner) Brooks. Farmer; res. Bristol, Ind. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Harold Ashley, b 29, 1894; d Nov. 1, 1919.
  2. William Russell, b July 2, 1896.
  3. Harry Orville, b Dec. 8, 1899; d 18, 1900.
  4. Forrest .,7ranklin, b Jan. 22, 1907.

[49-1097] JOHN WILLIAM DARRY, b Dec. 19, 1875; s Thomas and Lucinda J. (Hartranft) Darry [49-499]; m Sept. 26, 1900, MAUDE EDITH LONG, b July 15, 1879; d Apr. 8, 1919; dau Charles L. and Sarah (Hass) Long. Boiler maker; res. Elkhart, Ind. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Nina Louise, b Jan. 23, 1904.
  2. Betty Charlene, b 16, 1917.

[49-1098] HARRY LEE DARRY, b Nov. 23, 1878; s Thomas and Lucinda J. (Hartranft) Darry [49-499]; m July 2, 1910, JENNIE GRACE KELLER, b July 2, 1885; dau Wallace N. and Mary Ellen (Bertch) Keller. Hoisting engineer; res. 707 California Ave., South Bend, Ind. No issue. (1918)

[49-1099] JOHN LEON HARTRANFT, b Apr. 8, 1887; s Jacob A. and Iza M. (Wright) Hartranft [49-500]; m Oct. 26, 1912, KATE WILHELMINA KELLY, b Oct. 26, 1888; dau William Sherman and Kittie A. (Wheaton) Kelly. Doctor of dental surgery; res. 94 Main St., New Rochelle, N. Y. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Thomas Wheaton, b June 25, 1914.
  2. John Leon, b June 22, 1918.

[49-1102] EDWARD ORVILLE HARTRANFT, b Feb. 14, 1893; s John M. and Hannah E. (Bertch) Hartranft [49-504]; m June 16, 1915, MAY ORDWAY, b Mar. 23, 1898; dau Charles and Nora (Budd) Ordway. Painter; res. 928 Gordon St., Elkhart, Ind. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Thelma, b 21, 1915.
  2. Paul, b 19, 1917; d Feb. 19, 1917.

[49-1104] WALTER HARTRANFT RENN, b Sept. 2, 1880; s Timothy 0. and Effie A. (Hartranft) Renn [49-505]; m Dec. 21, 1910, OLLIE MYRTLE BELL, b Mar. 26, 1886; dau Thomas Bell. Mail clerk; res. 611 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D. C., N. W. (1918.)

 

820                          GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

Children (3):

 

 

 

1.  Effie Gertrude, b Jan.

10,

1912; d Jan. 31,

1913.

2.  Frederick Bell, b June

13,

1913.

 

3.  Matilda May, b Aug.

24,

1918.

 

 

[49-1105] PHOEBE MAY RENN, b July 3, 1888; d Oct. 24, 1918; dau Timothy 0. and Effie A. (Hartranft) Renn [49-505]; m Apr. 25, 1917, EARLE LEROY RENN, b Feb. 8, 1886; s E. E. Renn. Grocery store; Danville, Pa. No issue.

[49-11061 EDNA OPP, b Apr. 22, 1883; dau Smith W. and Martha W. (Hartranft) Opp [49-506] ; m Mar. 1, 1904, LEVI D. COLLEY, s Jonathan Colley. Res. 112 New St., Muncy, Pa. (1918.)

Children (2):

  1. Martha L., b July 16, 1906.
  2. George Walter, b May 21, 1908.

[49-1107] ELSIE IRENE BLACK, b Aug. 24, 1884; dau David and Mary (Hartranft) Black [49-507] ; m Nov. 8, 1910, HOWARD H. SALLADA, b Jan. 16, 1879; s Daniel and Catherine (Wolf) Sallada. Laborer; Jersey Shore, Pa., R. D. No. 3. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Arthur E., b 19, 1913; d Apr. 22, 1913.
  2. Catherine M., b June 1, 1914.
  3. Orville F., b 12, 1916; d Apr. 2, 1917.

[49-1108] MINA EDITH HARTRANFT, b Oct. 1, 1872; dau Joseph W. and Elmira R. (Little) Hartranft [49-508] ; m Nov. 18, 1896, CHARLES BUBB MYERS, b Aug. 29, 1870; s Henry Ludwig and Eugenia (Bubb) Myers. Machinist; res. 311 Walnut St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

Charles Bubb Myers died June 23, 1922.

Children (2):

[49-1432] 1. Mildred Irene, b Feb. 26, 1899; m Frederick Augustus Epler.
2. Luella Esther, b Dec. 26, 1901.

[49-1109] MERTIE MELVINA HARTRANFT, b Apr. 27, 1874; dau Joseph W. and Elmira (Little) Hartranft [49-508]; m Dec. 18, 1895, MARSHALL CARSON, b Nov. 8, 1856; s George and Rachel (English) Carson. Res. Waterville, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Myron Joseph, b Jan. 27, 1898.

[49-1110] WILBERT FLACK HARTRANFT, I) Feb. 16, 1881; s Joseph W. and Elmira R. (Little) Hartranft [49-508]; m Feb. 23, 1903, JULIA H. DYKINS, b Sept. 4, 1882; dau Daniel B. and Lydia R. (Esenwine) Dykins. Machinist; res. 1029 Tenth St., N. E. Washington, D. C. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Alida D., b Nov. 30, 1903.
  2. Daniel D., b 4, 1909.
  3. Joseph W., h July 17, 1916; d 6, 1916.

[49-1111] LOLA LOUISE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 9, 1882; dau Joseph W. and Elmira R. (Little) Hartranft [49-508] ; m Sept. 6, 1901, FRANK WILSON, b Apr. 13, 1883; s James and Ellen (Seidel) Wilson. Machinist; res. 312 Walnut St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Doren Wilbert, b Mar. 31, 1903.

[49-1112] GUYAN CAMERON HARTRANFT, b Apr. 21, 1886; s Joseph W. and Elmira R. (Little) Hartranft [49-508] ; m Feb. 1, 1916, BERTHA SHOUP, h Apr. 5, 1882; dau Charles S. and Miriam (Warren) Shoup. Machinist; res. 637 D. St., S. E., Washington, D. C. (1918.)

[49-1114] CARRIE B. SPROUT, b Oct. 3, 1871; dau Samuel B. and Alice W. (Hartranft) Sprout [49-509] ; m Sept. 12, 1895, ERNEST W. GERNERD, b Oct. 30, 1872; s James W. and Catharine (Miller) Gernerd. Merchant tailor; res. State College, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Alice Catharine, b Oct. 26, 1901.

 

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[49-1115] EDWARD W. SPROUT, b Feb. 16, 1873; s Samuel B. and Alice W. (Hartranft) Sprout [49-509] ; m Sept. 24, 1902, MARTHA M. SCHOCH, b July 4, 1875; dau John C. and Sarah S. (Painton) Schoch. Machinist; res. 43 Filbert St., Milton, Pa. No issue. (1918.)

[49-1116] NELLIE S. HORNER, b July 14, 1880; dau Barkley W. and Emily A. (Hartranft) Horner [49-510] ; m Feb. 25, 1897, J. B. ARNOLD, b Mar. 2, 1878;s George W. and Katherine (Toppan) Arnold. Farmer; res. Woodbridge, Va. (1920.)

Children (14):

  1. George A., b Dee. 7, 1897.
  2. Warren A., b 14, 1899.
  3. William M., b 15, 1900.
  4. Bruce W., b Jan. 26, 1901.
  5. Anna E., b Feb. 15, 1902.
  6. Irene K., b 26, 1903.
  7. Uriah IL, b May 1, 1904.
  8. Hattie A., b June 20, 1905.
  9. Leoda M., b 3, 1906.
  10. Frank B., b 9, 1907.
  11. Harvey, b 18, 1909.
  12. Bertha, b Apr. 26, 1912.
  13. Edward Lee, b 7, 1917.
  14. Rowena, b 1, 1919.

[49-1116.1] LUCY A. HORNER, b Jan. 16, 1885; dau Barkley W. and Emily A. (Hartranft) Homer [49-510] ; m Oct. 18, 1904, CHARLES AUGUST NYLEN, b Aug. 13, 1870; d Aug. 9, 1913. Res. 2817 26th St., N. E., Washington, D. C. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Gladys V., b Oct. 29, 1905; d June 4, 1906.
  2. Ira H., b July 3, 1908.

[49-1117] MARGARET E. HORNER, b May 5, 1886; dau Barkley W. and Emily A. (Hartranft) Horner [49-510]; m W. H. ALLEN, b July 20, 1875; s John T. and Margaret (Calvert) Allen. Railroad Service; res. Woodbridge, Va. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Rebecca May, b Oct. 4, 1905.
  2. Harvey C., b 19, 1913.
  3. Loraine, b 29, 1914.

[49-1118] DORA MAY HORNER, b May 15, 1888; d Oct. 30, 1918; dau Barkley and Emily A. (Hartranft) Horner [49-510] ; m May 14, 1906, T. POWELL DAVIS, b Dec. 4, 1881; s Rufus Gordon and Julia (Lynn) Davis. Merchant; res. Woodbridge, Va. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Julia Phanetta, b Apr. 15, 1907.
  2. Barkley Horner, b 30, 1908.
  3. Russel Norman, b Aug. 16, 1912; d 13, 1913.

[49-1119] JULIA C. HORNER, b Apr. 9, 1892; dau Barkley and Emily A. (Hartranft) Horner [49-510] ; m June 18, 1910, JAMES F. THOMPSON, b July 11, 1890; s D. W. and Sarah Thompson. Carpenter; res. 904 Longfellow St., N. W., Washington, D. C. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Marie, b 26, 1912.
  2. Virginia, b Aug. 12, 1918.

[49-1120] LOLA I. HORNER, b July 19, 1895; dau Barkley and Emily A. (Hartranft) Homer [49-510]; m Dec. 22, 1918, WILTON CARRICK, b July 28, 1890; s William and Rosa (Phipps) Carrick. Farmer; res. Woodbridge, Va. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1121] BERTHA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 15, 1887; dau Clarence C. and Mary E. (Heberling) Hartranft [49-512] ; m ALBERT HAFER. Res. Muncy, Pa.

 

822                     GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1123] ELMER C. METZGER, b May 21, 1889; s Harry C. Hartranft and Hattie A. (Strobert) Metzger [49-514] ; in June 25, 1913, HATTIE I. YOUNG, b May 1, 1889; dau James and Elisabeth (Huntelton) Young. Farmer; res. Woodbridge, Va. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Hazel Lucile, b 31. 1914.
  2. Robert Claud, b June 1,
  3. Grace Irene, b 9, 1917.

[49-1124] PAUL S. HARTRANFT, b July 31, 1897; s Samuel A. and Lulu M. (Smith) Hartranft [49-515] ; m May 25, 1918, MARY MARGARET GARDNER, 1) Nov. 5, 1897; dau Elmer A. and Mary (Connor) Gardner. Mechanic; res. 719 13th St., S. E., Washington, D. C. No issue. (1918.)

[49-1127] MARY BELLE McKEE, b Aug. 6, 1887; dau George C. and Mary L. (Hartranft) McKee [49-524] ; m HUGH DONLY BARR. Res. Turbotville, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Faye Hartranft, b 18, 1906.
  2. Ruth Wagner, b 13, 1908.
  3. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1128] HORACE JACKSON HARTRANFT, b Jan. 12, 1893; s Harry J. and Alice (Johnson) Hartranft [49-525] ; m Dec. 30, 1918, GRACE HUFF CRAWFORD, b Jan. 17, 1891; dau Francis Marion and Mary May (Huff) Crawford. Mechanical engineer; res. Tulsa, Okla. (1920.) No issue.

[49-1129] RUTH MAY GAUGER, b May 1, 1887; dau Harry and Florence M. (Hartranft) Gauger [49-526]; m June 10, 1908, JOHN WATSON MOLTZ, b Nov. 14, 1885; s William R. and Laura (Weaver) Moltz. Electrical engineer; res. Watsontown, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Roy Watson, b Oct. 2, 1915.

[49-1130] LERA BELLE GAUGER, b Sept. 28, 1893; dau Harry and Florence M. (Hartranft) Gauger [49-526] ; m Dec. 30, 1916, JOHN EDGAR KRUG, b Feb. 21, 1891; s Adam and Elizabeth (Shireman) Krug. Upholsterer; res. 612 3rd Ave., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.) No issue.

[49-1131] RALPH HARTRANFT YEAGER, b Feb. 17, 1886; s Theodore and Lizzie Jane (Hart-ranft) Yeager [49-527] ; m ANNA M. SIMONS. Berwick, Pa.

Children (2): Harold and Eleanor. [ Unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1132] VERA MARGARET YEAGER, b Jan. 31, 1894; dau Theodore and Lizzie J. (Hartranft) Yeager [49-527]; m Aug. 8, 1916, THOMAS P. FARRELL, b Oct. 10, 1889; s Richard and Ellen (McLaughlin) Farrell. Painter and decorator; res. 2123 Prospect Ave., Scranton, Pa. (1918.) No issue.

[49-1133] JUDSON T. YEAGER, b Aug. 26, 1896; s Theodore and Lizzie J. (Hartranft) Yeager [49-527] ; m Sept. 2, 1916, EMMA K. STILL, b Jan. 16, 1894; dau John and Emma (Brown) Still. Car inspector; res. 929 Willow St., Scranton, Pa. (1918.)

One child: Ruth V., b Oct. 4, 1917.

[49-1134] GEORGE LESTER HARTRANFT, b July 13, 1887; s Philip F. and Susan L. (Metzger) Hartranft [49-528] ; m Mar. 22, 1911, RUTH HEILMAN, b Aug. 18, 1890; dau J. E. and Emma L. (Berger) Heilman. Furniture manufacturer; res. Montgomery, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

Mr. George Hartranft was for a number of years Secretary of the Hartranft Family Association. (1919.) He placed at the editor's disposal the minutes and records of the Association for more than thirty years, and in many other ways assisted in obtaining valuable data. The editor hereby expresses his gratitude for his assistance.

[49-1134.1] FREDERICK M. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 11, 1898; s Philip F. and Susan L. (Metzger) Hartranft [49-528] ; m HELEN MARGARET HALL, dau J. F. Hall. Furniture salesman; Mont­gomery, Pa. (1922.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                             823

Children (3):

  1. Harold Franklin, b 27, 1919.
  2. Philip Frederick, h Sept. 12, 1920.
  3. Nancy Eleanor, b 30, 1921.

[49-1134.2] DR. ELMER RAYMOND DECKER, h Apr. 23, 1885; s Alexander and Rose M. (Hartranft) Decker [49-529]; m Sept. 28, 1911, ELSIE METZGER, b July 10, 1883; da.0 Ephraim Clark and Anna Belle (Herman) Metzger. Physician; Selinsgrove, Pa.

Major Decker enlisted in the Medical Corps of the U. S. Service June 21, 1917, and was in charge of the Susquehanna Ambulance Corps. He was stationed at Camp Crance, Pa., from June, 1917 to

June, 1918; U. S. A. A. S. with the Italian Army from June, 1918 to Nov., 1918:—Base Hospital No.
47 France, from Nov., 1918 until April, 1919:—General Hospital No. 8, New York from Apr., 1919 until July, 1919.

Major Decker was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in June, 1917, to Captain, in December, 1917, and to Major, in May, 1918. Major Decker was cited for bravery and received the Italian War Cross in November, 1918. He was discharged at U. S. General Hospital No. 8, New York, July 17, 1919.

[49-1134.3] PAUL REVERE DECKER, b July 7, 1892; s Alexander and Rose M. (Hartranft) Decker [49-529]; m Apr. 18. 1914, RUTH AMANDA NOLL, b Oct. 24, 1890; dau Aaron and Minnie (Griffith) Noll. Sales manager; res., Montgomery. Pa. (1922.)

Both Mr. and Mrs. Decker were teachers in the public schools of Pennsylvania for several years. Mrs. Decker is a director of the Red Cross of Montgomery and a trustee of the Montgomery Public Library.

Children (3):

  1. Aaron Noll, b Jan. 17, 1915.
  2. Delmar Alexander, b 10, 1917.
  3. Paul Revere, b 30, 1920.

[49-1134.4] DR. PHILIP HAROLD DECKER, b May 7, 1894; s Alexander and Rose M. (Hart-ranft) Decker [49-529]; in CATHERINE SULLIVAN, h Apr. 12, 1892; dau James and Nellie (Culli­nane) Sullivan. Physician; res., Williamsport, Pa. Dr. Decker served in the Medical Department of the U. S. N. for twenty-eight months during the World War. (1922.)

Children (2):

  1. Lois Patrecia, b 12, 1920.
  2. Joan Marie, b 18, 1922.

[49-1135] MARIA S. HARTRANFT, h Dec. 17, 1857; dry, Jacob and Sara A. (Stormfeltz) Hartranft [49-533]; in Sept. 4, 1880, JOHN B. SPAHR, b Nov. 3, 1856; s .John and Catherine (Brubacker) Spahr. Farmer; res. Manheim. Pa. (1919.)

Children (11):

  1. Clayton H., b 10, 1882; d May 28, 1887.
  2. Sara Ellen, h May 4, 1883; d May 20, 1887.
    [49-1433] 3. Mabel May, b Nov. 30, 1884; in Elam S. Zimmerman.

149-1434] 4. Nora Viola, h Apr. 30, 1887; m. Harry Adair.
[49-1435] 5. Edna Naoma, b Aug. 6, 1888; m Jacob R. Carper.

[49-1436]     6. J. Francis, h Sept. 8, 1890; m Elizabeth Bender.
7. John Harvey, b May 15, 1892; Manheim, Pa.

[49-1437] 8. Elmer V. tunics, b Aug. 22, 1894;                                  m Anna M. Heagy.

  1. Elam V. d 10, 1894.
  2. Leroy, b Sept. 30, 1895; Manheim, Pa.
  3. Bara H., b 15, 1899; d Mar. 5, 1920.

[49-1136] SEVILLA HARTRANFT, b Nov. 21, 1859; dau Owen and Harriet (Lutz) Hartranft [49-536a]; nz Nov., 1878, CHARLES NEWTON DALY, b June 27, 1847; d .June 14, 1907. Merchant; res. Shippensburg, Pa. (1919.)

Children (10):

[49-1438] 1. Howard H., b Dec. 21, 1879; in Cora Hummel.
[49-1439] 2. Ezra H., b Nov. 11, 1881; m Edith Norval.

 

824                        GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1440] 3. Anna M., b Oct. 29, 1883; m John W. Norval.

  1. Emma E., b June 4, 1885; Shippensburg, Pa.
  2. Catherine, b Jan. 1, 1889; 1344 N. 13th St., Phila., Pa.
  3. Ella, b Feb. 20, 1891; 1234 N. 18th St., Phila., Pa.
  4. Charles N., b 25, 1893; Rafatee, Ill.
  5. Orfa B., b July 2, 1895; Shippensburg, Pa.
  6. Elsa R., b 24, 1897; Shippensburg, Pa.
  7. Alice M., b 7, 1902; Shippensburg, Pa.

[49-1137] HENRY L. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 17, 1866; s Owen and Harriet (Lutz) Hartranft [49-536a] ; m Aug. 4, 1887, ADDIE M. SPRECHER, b Apr. 30, 1865; dau Jacob H. and Mary J. (Mong) Sprecher. Res. 736 Chestnut St., Hagerstown, Md. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1441] 1. Mary E., b May 1, 1890; m Rev. Herman G. Snyder.
2. Charles J., b Sept. 12, 1892; d Dec. 5, 1897.

[49-1138] REV. SAMUEL D. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 2, 1875; s Owen and Anna (Hunsperger) Hartranft [49-536b] ; m Jan. 9, 1896, SARAH MINNICH, b Jan. 4, 1874. Clergyman: res. Maugans-ville, Md. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Katharine, b 28, 1897.
  2. George R., b Oct. 8, 1899.

[49-1139] DAVID L. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 12, 1872; d Sept. 22, 1917; s Aaron W. and Catharine S. (Lesher) Hartranft [49-538a] ; m Nov. 16, 1905, FLORENCE EBERSOLE, b Jan. 5, 1878; dau Jacob F. and Casandra (Bagford) Ebersole. Farmer; res. Hagerstown, Md., R. D. No. 4. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Harold F., b 2, 1907.
  2. Vernon L., b 16, 1908.

[49-1140] EMMA L. HARTRANFT, b Apr. 3, 1876; dau Aaron W. and Catharine S. (Lesher) Hartranft [49-538a] ; m Oct. 20, 1898, EMMANUEL S. HYKES, b Aug. 17, 1872; s Samuel J. and Mary (Sollenberger) Hykes. Farmer; res. Marion, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1141] JACOB L. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 1, 1878; s Aaron W. and Catharine S. (Lesher) Hart-ranft [49-538a] ; m Dec. 6, 1906, ANNIE E. HOLSINGER, b Feb. 23, 1885; dau Norman B. and Eliza J. (Myers) Holsinger. Farmer; Hagerstown, Md. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Homer LeRoy, b 12, 1907.
  2. Hazel Blanche, b 4, 1909.

[49-1144] AMANDA MEISKEY, b May 8, 1860; dau Peter and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Meiskey [49-540] ; m Sept. 26, 1885, ALBERT K. HUFFORD, b Oct. 6, 1854; s Samuel and Mary Ann (Kiehl) Hufford. Bricklayer; res. Lincoln, Lane. Co., Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

[49-1442] 1. Monroe M., b May 9, 1893; m Bellva L. L. Brubaker.
[49-1443] 2. Florence Irene, b July 12, 1895; m Harvey Shiftier.

[49-1145] EMMA HARTRANFT, b Jan. 12, 1859; dau John and Susanna (Biddler) Hartranft [49-541] ; m NATHANIEL K. WEIT, b June 8, 1857. Res. Lititz, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1444] 1. Cora A., b Nov. 16, 1877; m Isaac B. Hoover.
[49-1445] 2. Phares J., b Nov. 6, 1879; ra Mary P. Shoemaker.
[49-1446] 3. Harvey F., b Mar. 20, 1885; m Mabel K. Snader.

[49-1147] LIZZIE HARTRANFT, b July 30, 1864; dau John and Susanna (Biddler) Hartranft [49-541] ; m EDWIN WEIT. Res. Lititz, Pa.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES              825

One child:

[49-1447] John H., b 1877; m Mary E. Walters.

[49-1148] ALICE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 23, 1865; dau John and Susanna (Biddler) Hartranft [49-541]; m Oct. 18, 1890, SAMUEL L. SHILLING, b May 9, 1867; s Michael and Maria (Linch) Shilling. Cigar packer; res. Ephrata, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1149] KATE B. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 6, 1870; dau John and Susanna (Biddler) Hartranft [49-541]; m Oct. 9, 1886, GEORGE A. ULRICH, b Sept. 8, 1867; s Joseph and Mary (Correy) Ulrich. Brick and stone mason; res. Robesonia, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1448] 1. Emerentia, b Jan. 23, 1886; m Fred R. Stephan.

[49-1449]   2. Martin H., b Oct. 2, 1887; m Lillian E. Hoke.

  1. Edwin K., b Jan. 3, 1890; d 20, 1894.

[49-1150] MARTIN HARTRANFT, b Apr. 27, 1872; s John and Susanna (Biddler) Hartranft [49-541] ; m May 26, 1904, SALLIE BRUSMAN, b Oct. 28, 1880; dau Jacob Brusman. No issue.

[49-1151] LEAH HARTRANFT, b Sept. 17, 1864; dau Jeremiah and Mary A. (Bixler) Hartranft [49-542] ; m Mar. 20, 1890, JOHN S. BURKHOLDER, b Apr.18,1860; s Ferdinand and Susan (Slabach) Burkholder. Cigar packer; res. Akron, Pa. (1919.)

Children (7):

[49-1450j I. Mary Susan, b Oct. 2, 1890; in Homer W. Burkey.

  1. John H., b Apr. 20, 1893; d Dec. 27, 1894.

[49-1451] 3. Annie Amanda, b Sept. 26, 1894; in Ralph L. Spotts.

  1. Samuel H., b Apr. 3, 1897; Akron, Pa.
  2. Stephen H., 1) Jan. 17, 1900; Akron, Pa.
  3. Daniel H., b Jan. 8, 1902; Akron, Pa.
  4. Martin H., b 12, 1904; d Feb. 23, 1905.

[49-1152] SAMUEL B. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 9, 1871; s Jeremiah and Mary A. (Bixler) Hartranft [49-542] ; m Jan. 30, 1902, ANNA HALLER, b June 20, 1873. Cigar maker; res. Adamstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. John H., b Nov. 23, 1905; d Jan. 25, 1906.
  2. George, b 29, 1907.
  3. Edwin, b June 18, 1909.
  4. Florence, b June 3, 1911.

[49-1153] MARY HARTRANFT, b July 1, 1875; dau Jeremiah and Mary A. (Bixler) Hartranft [49-542] ; in May 26, 1900, MARTIN LUTZ, b Sept. 29, 1879. Farmer; res. Terre Hill, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1163] MARY A. WEAVER, b Aug. 18, 1877; dau Adam H. and Leah (Hartranft) Weaver [49-547] ; m Jan. 8, 1898, LEONARD S. SEIBEL, b Sept. 2, 1877; s Michael and Sarah A. (Sloat) Seibel. Foreman; res. Ephrata, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

[49-1452] I. Florence May, b Aug. 30, 1898; in Reuben W. Aitken

  1. Mary Ann, b 3, 1899; Ephrata, Pa,.
  2. Leonard W., b 24, 1906; d Aug. 15, 1910.
  3. Kathryn Elizabeth, b 26, 1909.

[49-1165] EMMA H. WEAVER, b Apr. 2, 1882; s Adam H. and Leah (Hartranft) Weaver [49-547]; m Mar. 17, 1904, ELMER K. ADAMS, b Feb. 9, 1883; s Michael and Anna (Kling) Adams. Motor­man; res. 311 N. Market St., Lancaster, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Clara W., b Dec. 17, 1904.
  2. Elizabeth W., b 12, 1908.

 

826                                GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

  1. W., b May 25. 1910.
  2. Ray W., b 30, 1913.

[49-1167] ADAM H. WEAVER, b Sept. 10, 1888; s Adam H. and Leah (Hartranft) Weaver

[49-547]; m Feb. 17, 1912, ANNA MAY STAUFFER, b Mar. 11, 1892; d Aug. 12, 1915; dau

and Caroline (Coldren) Stauffer. Silk weaver; res. New Holland, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Dorothy M., b July 17. 1912.
  2. Clarence A., b 25, 1914.

[49-1168] KATIE WEAVER, b Sept. 8, 1890; dau. Adam H. and Leah (Hartranft) Weaver [49-547] m July 19, 1910, HARVEY S. FELLENBAUM, b Feb. 22, 1888; s Thomas and Mary E. (Feister) Fellenbaum. Automobile mechanic; res. 402 Morton St., Chester, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Margaret, b Sept. 24, 1911.
  2. Harvey, b Nov. 11, 1913.
  3. Robert, b Nov. 21, 1915.
  4. Norman, b Jan. 8, 1918.

[49-1171] HENRY ENCK, s Elias and Mary A. (Kerchen) Enek [49-551]; m _______________________________  Children (3):

[49-1453] 1. William, m__________ ; Stevens, Pa., R. D. No. 2.

  1. Jacob.

[49-1454] 3. Sallie, ?n John Geiser.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1172] THOMAS ENCK, s Elias and Mary A. (Kerchen) Enek [49-551]; m ----. Stevens,

Pa., R. D. No. 2.

Children (3):

[49-1455] 1. Susan, m Martin Steeley, Lititz, Pa., R. D.

  1. Nathan.

[49-1456] 3. Bella, m Effinger Hohl; Schaefferstown, Pa.

[Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1173] GEORGE ENCK, b May 13, 1853; d Jan. 30, 1911; s Elias and Mary A. (Kerchen) Enck [49-551); m Aug. 3, 1873, ELIZABETH REED, b May 21, 1855; d June 21, 1898; dau Isaac and Hannah (Sphears) Reed.

Children (6):

  1. Franklin R., b 10, 1874; d Aug. 3, 1875.
  2. Katie R., b 9, 1876; d Jan. 26, 1877.
    [49-1457] 3. George R., b Jan. 15, 1878; m Emma S. Ditzler.
    [49-1458] 4. James R., b Aug. 8, 1881; m Sadie M. Ruth.
  3. Elizabeth R., b July 17, 1884; d Sept. 6, 1887.
  4. Edwin R., b Dec. 6, 1889.

[49-1174] WAYNE ENCK, s Elias and Mary A. (Kerchen) Enek [49-551]; m ___________________________ . Stevens,

Pa., R. D.

Children (6):

  1. John, 2. Charles, 3. Fannie, 4. Howard, 5. Robert, 6. Albert. [Letters unans.; unable to complete or verify.]

[49-1177] CORAH D. WOLF, b Aug. 19, 1879; (km Samuel and Annie (Dissler) Wolf [49-553]; m Apr. 17, 1897, HENRY HERNEISEN, b Mar. 19, 1873.

Children (4):

  1. Raymond, b 29, 1897.
  2. Earle, b 9, 1906.
  3. Bessie, b 17, 1910.
  4. Ella, b 16, 1902; d Mar. 8, 1903.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES              827

[49-1178] ELIZA RHOADS, b Apr. 14, 1854; dau Simon P. and Lydia (Hartranft) Rhoads [49­554]; m Dec. 7, 1871, GEORGE WALTERS, b Aug. 25, 1849. Night watchman; res. 1942 Derry St., Harrisburg, Pa. (1919.)

Children (9):

[49-1459] [49-1460] [49-1461] [49-1447] [49-1463]

[49-1464]

[49-1465]

[49-1466]

1. Lydia M., b June 15, 1872; d May 10, 1907; m Augustus Early.

2. Harvey M., b Nov. 14, 1874; m Bertha Miller; Cumberland, Pa.

3. Alice C., b Apr. 17, 1877; m John Shaeffer; 916 Dunkle St., Harrisburg, Pa.

4. Mary E., b Dec. 11, 1879; m John Weit.

5. Simon P., b Feb. 2, 1883; m Emma Nebinger; Penbrook, Pa.

6. George R., b Jan. 1, 1886; 9004 Ewing Ave., Chicago. Ill.

7. Charles E., b July 9, 1889; m Anna Hauck; 1020 21 St., Harrisburg, Pa.

8. Susan R., b Mar. 23, 1892; m John F. Fox.

9. Elsie M., b Nov. 6, 1894; m Frank Kepner; 1942 Derry St., Harrisburg, Pa.

 

[49-1179] CYRUS RHOADS, b Apr. 16, 1857; s Simon P. and Lydia (Hartranft) Rhoads [49-554]; m Feb. 16. 1879, ELLA M. NELSON, b May 18, 1857; dau James and Ann E. (White) Nelson. R. R. Blacksmith; res. 3714 Texas Ave., Houston, Texas. (1920.)

One child:

[49-1467] Eva A., b Jan. 7, 1882; 7n H. C. Roberts; 3714 Texas Ave.. Houston, Texas.

[49-1180] MATILDA RHOADS, b Dec. 16, 1858; dau Simon P. and Lydia (Hartranft) Rhoads [49-554]; m Feb. 28, 1891, FREDERICK HENRY WEBER, b Dec. 9, 1861; s John F. and Wilhelmina (Hoin) Weber. Tailor; res. Hummelstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1468] 1. Henry Frederick, b Feb. 4, 1894: m Mary A. Carpenter.

  1. May Hartranft, b Feb. 28, 1897; Hummelstown, Pa.

[49-1182] SUSANNA RHOADS, b Aug. 31, 1874; dau Simon and Lydia (Hartranft) Rhoads [49-554]; m MILTON GRANT CARPENTER, b Feb. 22. 1874. Res. Ephrata, Pa. (1919.)

Children (12):

[49-1469] 1. Leon, b Nov. 2, 1892; m May G. Demmy.

[49-1470] 2. Lydia, b Nov. 12, 1894; m Frank Snyder; Lancaster, Pa.

  1. Lawrence, b Mar. 11, 1897; d Mar. 21, 1897.
  2. Lloyd, b Feb. 20, 1898.

[49-1468] 5. Mary Anna, b July 20, 1900; m Henry F. Weber.

  1. Rudolph, b 17, 1902; d Mar. 29, 1912.
  2. Raymond, b Sept. 20, 1904.
  3. Harry, b 19, 1906.
  4. Lester, b 31, 1909.
  5. Charles, b 1, 1911.
  6. Edith, b Apr. 15, 1913.
  7. Roy, b 3, 1916.

[49-1184] JOHN H. RHOADS, b Jan. 4, 1861; s Simon P. and Lydia (Hartranft) Rhoads [49-554]; m Mar. 2, 1880, ANNIE E. HENSEL, b Mar. 6, 1861; dau Alexander and Catherine (Krouse) Hensel. Automobile painter; res. 1602 Lynn St., Shamokin, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

[49-1471] 1. Clara M., b Jan. 2, 1881; m Thomas S. Wheeler.
[49-1472] 2. Harvey H., b Aug. 14, 1882; m Elizabeth Reed.
[49-1473] 3. H. John, b Mar. 15, 1888; m Teresa Leib.
[49-1474] 4. Florence E., b Feb. 21, 1886; m Calvin Berkheiser.

  1. Bertram C., b Jan. 23, 1890; traveling salesman.
  2. Walter 0., b Dec. 21, 1892; unm; 1602 Lynn St., Shamokin, Pa.

[49-1185] THOMAS JEFFERSON HARTRANFT, b July 14, 1861; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49-555]; m Oct. 23, 1880, ALICE N. BINGAMAN, b Apr. 12, 1862. Res. 721 North 9th St., Reading, Pa.

 

828                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (7):

[49-1475] 1. John B., b May 20, 1882; in Esther Pflum.

  1. Sallie June, b June 18, 1884.
  2. Lizzie B., b Oct. 30, 1886.

[49-1476] 4. Urias F., b Feb. 23, 1889; in Elizabeth Weand.

  1. Annie B., b Feb. 12, 1897.
  2. Henry T., b 3, 1899.
  3. Chester E., b Sept. 9, 1902.

[Family Bible records.]

[49-1186] SIMON PETER HARTRANFT, b Sept. 16, 1869; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49-555]; m Oct. 17, 1889, HARRIETTE CLAIR, b Oct. 27, 1871; dau Jacob H. and Martha (Workman) Clair. Carpenter; res. 535 South 11th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Clara A., b Dec. 6, 1890; d Mar. 29, 1892.

[49-1477] 2. Paul A., b Dec. 18, 1892; m Barbara Einsminger.
[49-1478] 3. Harry T. J., b June 25, 1897; m Valeria Eckroth.

  1. Esther M., b Sept. 22, 1900; d Nov. 4, 1901.
  2. Helen A., b Aug. 8, 1902.

[49-1187] EZRA HARTRANFT, b Dec. 5, 1870; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49­555]; in Sept. 15, 1895, ANNIE B. BUCH. b Mar. 23, 1870; dau David S. and Maria (Buffermoyer) Buch. Painter; res. 27 Marion St.. Lititz, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Bertha B., b Nov. 1, 1895.

[49-1188] WAYNE HARTRANFT, b Feb. 14, 1873; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49-555]; m Oct. 10, 1897, ELLA H. MILEY, b Jan. 4, 1880; d Sept. 4, 1916; dau Devan and Kate (Hartman) Miley. Shoe factory owner; res. Lititz, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Ralph M., b Aug. 31, 1902.

[49-1189] LEMON HARTRANFT, b Sept. 15, 1874; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49-555]; m Apr. 14, 1906, ALICE J. ECKERT, b May 18, 1862; dau Samuel and Amanda (Brown) Walmer. Laborer; res. 518 South 7th St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

One child: John, b Jan. 19, 1895.

[49-1190] HARRY PIERCE HARTRANFT, b Sept. 6, 1877; s Urias and Anna M. (Thomas) Hartranft [49-555]; m Apr. 23, 1904, PHOEBE A. WOLF, b Nov. 8, 1878; dau Jacob and Hannah (Andes) Wolf. Salesman; res. 750 North 11th St., Reading, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1192] JOHN W. HARTRANFT, b Jan. 26, 1868; s Henry C. and Catharine C. (Withers) Hartranft [49-557a]; m Nov. 16, 1889, MARY A. HOLLINGER, b Nov. 30, 1869; dau David and Sarah J. (Posey) Hollinger. Painter; res. Brunnerville, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Pierce H., b June 25, 1890; Ephrata, Pa.
  2. Alvin D., b May 4, 1894; Brunnerville, Pa.
  3. Emma M., b 11, 1902; Brunnerville, Pa.

[49-1192.1] LOTTIE M. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 19, 1884; d Dec. 17, 1903; dau Henry C. and Christie A. (Carpenter) Hartranft [49-557b]; m Apr. 28, 1900, JOSEPH A. UHRICH, b July 13, 1881; s Joseph B. and Susanna M. (Book) Uhrich. Ford garage proprietor; res. Hunamelstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Susanna, b Oct. 2, 1900.

Lottie M. Uhrich was burned to death while emptying an ash can. Her clothing caught fire, thus causing her death. Joseph A. Uhrich married a second time.

[49-1193] REV. HARRY C. HARTRANFT, b Dec. 12, 1885; s Henry C. and Christie A. (Carpenter) Hartranft [49-557b]; m Feb. 18, 1910, GRACE GIRVIN, b Oct. 5, 1890; dau Austin and Mary (Phenegar) Girvin. Minister of Presbyterian Church in U. S. A.; res. Bend, Oregon.

 

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Rev. Harry C. Hartranft is very successful in his ministry; and has built three churches since going to Oregon.

Children (2):

  1. Naomi Esther, b Mar. 24, 1911.
  2. Preston Girvin, b Sept. 11, 1912.

[49-1194] MABEL A. HARTRANFT, b June 6, 1888; dau Henry C. and Christie A. (Carpenter) Hartranft [49-557b]; m June 1, 1907, RALPH KELLER, b July 24, 1885. Master mechanic; res. Hummelstown, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Mae H., b Nov. 26, 1907.
  2. Paul C., b 29, 1910.
  3. Russel, b July 4, 1912.
  4. Kathryn Dolly, b 11, 1914.
  5. Eva, b 17, 1918.

[49-1195] EMMA HARTRANFT, b Feb. 21, 1868; dau Simon P. and Catharine (Schultz) Hartranft [49-558]; m May 9, 1891, JOHN W. DEMMY, b Apr. 10, 1870; s Urias and Mary (Wolf) Demmy. Laborer; res. Route 5, Lititz, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1196] CLARENCE HARTRANFT, b Feb. 17, 1886; s Simon P. and Catharine (Schultz) Hartranft [49-558]; m Mar. 29, 1906, ALICE RUTH MECK, b Nov. 20, 1884; dau Simon and Hannah (Reed) Meck. Supt. of Gen. Cigar Co.; Reinholds, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Merla Marguerite, b Mar. 2, 1909.
    2. Ernest Grant, b Feb. 18, 1912.
  2. June Mare, b June 20, 1916.

[49-1197] SALINDA EBERLY, b Nov. 2, 1867; dau Solomon and Lizzie (Elser) Eberly [49-558.1]; m Jan. 31, 1893, MONROE E. HOLSTEIN, b Aug. 10, 1868; s Elias J. and Mary E. (Shaak) Holstein. Produce dealer; res. Richland, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

[49-1479] 1. Pauline Elizabeth, b Mar. 5, 1894; m Capt. John D. Boger.
2. Effie G., b Oct. 1, 1905.

[49-1198] EMMA E. EBERLY, b Jan. 13, 1870; dau Solomon and Lizzie (Elser) Eberly [49-558.1]; m Jan. 5, 1905, CHRISTOPHER F. WISSLER, b Nov. 7, 1866; s Benjamin and Susan (Fry) Wissler. Secretary, Tri-County Electric Co.; res. Lincoln, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Frank, b July 11, 1905.
  2. Elizabeth, b Mar. 15, 1908.

[49-1205] KATE HIRNEISEN, b May 25, 1866; dau John and Sallie (Eberly) Hirneisen [49-559]; m Jan. 3, 1888, WILLIAM FOLTZ, b Sept. 1, 1862. Res. Ephrata, Pa. (1919.)

Child;en (3):

[49-1480] 1. John H., b Apr. 2, _________ ; m Mabel Royer; Ephrata, Pa.
[49-1481] 2. William H., b Oct. 6, 1893; m Emma S. Heck.

  1. Ella H., b May 3,__________ ;

[49-1206] SALINDA HIRNEISEN, b Mar. 13, 1870; dau John and Sallie (Eberly) Hirneisen [49­559]; m Nov. 12, 1887, JOHN GETZ, b Oct. 3, 1864. Farmer and supervisor; res. Stevens, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

Children (8):

[49-1486] 1. Reuben, b Mar. 18, 1888; m Susan Gerhart; Ephrata, Pa.
[49-1487] 2. Milton, b May 24, 1890; m Sallie Sharp; Stevens, Pa.
[49-1488] 3. Bertha, b Dec. 26, 1892; m Edwin U. Pannabecker.
[49-1489] 4. Robert, b May 23, 1895; m Emma Harting; Stevens, Pa.

 

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  1. Walter, b July 30, 1897.
  2. Norman, b 14, 1900.
  3. Tillie, b Aug. 24, 1905.
  4. Minnie, b 23, 1907.

[49-1208] ELIZABETH HIRNEISEN, b Mar. 13, 1881; dau John and Sallie (Eberly) Hirneisen [49-559]; m Oct. 14, 1899, FRANK W. EBERLY, b Feb. 28, 1881; s Henry and Salenda (Wealand) Eberly. Farmer; res. Stevens, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

Children (11):

  1. Irwin, b 31, 1900.
  2. Harry, b Mar. 5, 1902.
  3. Franklin, b 3, 1903; d Feb. 6, 1904.
  4. Herman, b 3, 1906.
  5. James, b 3, 1908; d Oct. 28, 1908.
  6. Walter, b Sept. 17, 1909; d 21, 1909.
  7. Alvin, b 24, 1910.
  8. William, b 4, 1912.
  9. Clayton, b Feb. 17, 1914.
  10. Earl, b Aug. 10, 1916.
  11. Lillian Grace, b 4, 1919.

[49-1211] ANDREW HAUCK, b Apr. 2, 1867; s George and Katie (Eberly) Hauck [49-560]; m July 20, 1889, LYDIA WIELAND, b Aug. 2, 1867; dau Henry and Elizabeth (Eberly) Wieland. Farmer; res. Schoeneck, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1490] 1. Samuel, b Apr. 15, 1893; m Ada Hagy.

  1. Ada, b Nov. 16, 1897; Schoeneck, Pa.
  2. Mamie, b Dec. 29, 1899; Schoeneck, Pa.

[49-1212] MARY HAUCK, b Jan. 2, 1869; dau George and Katie (Eberly) Hauck [49-560]; m Mar. 30, 1889, LEMON K. HARTING. Res. Denver, R. D. 2, Pa.

Children (6):

[49-1491] 1. Lizzie H., b Sept. 13, 1889; m James Pannebecker.
2. Landes H., b Jan. 2, 1892.

[49-1492] 3. Katie H., b Dec. 11, 1895; m Stephen R. Wenrich.
[49-1489] 4. Emma H., b June 26, 1898; m Robert Getz.

  1. Sallie H., b July 25, 1900.
  2. Mae H., b Aug. 9, 1908.

[49-1213] PHARES E. HAUCK, b Oct. 28, 1871; s George and Katie (Eberly) Hauck [49-560]; m Feb. 16, 1895, SUSAN SHARP LEISY, b Sept. 27, 1874; dau David M. and Catharine (Sharp) Leisy. Carpenter; res. Denver, Pa. (19.19.)

One child:

[49-1494] Harry L., b Sept. 10, 1895; m Frances M. Haskin.

[49-1214] KATIE E. HAUCK, b Oct. 12, 1882; dau George and Katie (Eberly) Hauck [49-560]; m Feb. 24, 1906, SAMUEL K. HAINLY, b Mar. 7, 1880. Farmer; res. Stevens, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

Children (7):

  1. George Esmond, b 27, 1906.
  2. Benjamin Franklin, b 2, 1907.
  3. Chester Grant, b Nov. 13, 1908; d 29, 1912.
  4. Katie Savannah, b Jan. 15, 1911.
  5. Mary Elizabeth, b 25, 1912.
  6. Harry Leon } twins, b 19, 1915; I d Feb. 20, 1919.
  7. Samuel Lee

[49-1215] IDA E. NETZLEY, b Sept. 2, 1874; dau Henry and Rebecca (Eberly) Metzley [49-561]; m Sept. 29, 1894, ROMAN S. LEISY, b Aug. 14, 1872; s David M. and Catharine. G. (Sharp) Leisy. Cigar packer; res. Schoeneck, Pa. (1919.)

 

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Children (2):

  1. Frank N., b Apr. 11, 1896; d 18, 1896.
  2. Norman , b Sept. 25, 1900.

[49-1216] LIZZIE NETZLEY, b May 9, 1877; d Dec. 4, 1905; dau Henry and Rebecca (Eberly) Netzley [49-561]; m Mar. 21, 1903, JOHN K. McQUATE, b Mar. 4, 1880; s John and Catharine H. (Kramer) McQuate. Cigar maker and coach painter; res. Denver, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Harold N., b June 30, 1903.

[49-1217] WAYNE NETZLEY, b July 29, 1882; s Henry and Rebecca (Eberly) Netzley [49-561]; m June 11, 1903, LILLIE E. STUBER, b Oct. 10, 1882; dau John W. and Clara J. (Reber) Stuber. Cigarmaker; res. Schoeneck, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Paul S., b Dec. 13, 1903.

[49-1218] SALLIE HEHNLY, b May 16, 1878; dau Emmanuel and Annie (Eberly) Hehnly [49-

562]; m Dec. 1, 1900, CLINTON E. ENCK, b Sept. 7, 1881; s Samuel K. and Catherine (Eberly) Enck. Cigarmaker; res. Stevens, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Alvin, b Jan. 8, 1906.
  2. Elsie, b 28, 1909.

[49-1219] LIZZIE HEHNLY, b Feb. 18, 1882; dau Emmanuel and Annie (Eberly) Hehnly [49­562] ; m Jan. 12, 1901, MONROE WENRICH, b Nov. 8, 1880. Cigar maker; res. Manheim, Pa., R. D. No. 6. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Mabel, b 28, 1902; d June 12, 1912.
  2. Minnie, b 28, 1904.
  3. Sallie, b May 3, 1905.
  4. Jacob, b 3, 1906.
  5. Edwin, b 17, 1908.

[49-1220] MINNIE HEHNLY, b July 19, 1892; dau Emmanuel and Annie (Eberly) Hehnly [49-562]; m Feb. 15, 1913, GRANT B. McDONOUGH, b Jan. 26, 1894; s John G. and Alice (Bingeman) McDonough. Farmer; res. Stevens, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Alverta Grace, b Oct. 8, 1911.
  2. William, b 1, 1913.
  3. Anna May, b Apr. 13, 1916.

[49-1221] ELSIE EBERLY, b Nov. 23, 1889; dau Samuel and Rebecca .(Donmoyer) Eberly [49-

563]; m June 1, 1912, CHARLES ALTHOUSE, b Jan. 13, 1891; sJohn W. and Rebecca (Shimp) Alt-house. Carpenter; res. Ephrata, Pa., 269 Church Ave. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Abram E., b Dec. 30, 1912.
  2. Chester E., b Apr. 13, 1917.

[49-1222] WILLIAM D. EBERLY, b Dec. 26, 1894; s Samuel and Rebecca (Donmoyer) Eberly [49-563]; m Mar. 18, 1916, IRENE R. KELLER, b Dec. 5, 1897; dau Ezra S. and Kate H. (Reinholt) Keller. Cigar maker; res. Ephrata, R. D. No. 1, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Dorothy Virginia, b Dec. 23, 1914.
  2. Kathryn Rebecca, b July 24, 1917.

[49-1226] JOHN R. EICHELBERGER, b Apr. 2, 1859; s Urias and Martha (Eshleman) Eichel-berger [49-571]; m Aug. 26, 1884, EMMA LANTZ, b May 4, 1867; dau Isaac and Lena (Stewle) Lantz. Farmer; res. Plainfield, Box 41, R.D. 4, Illinois. (1919.)

 

832                  GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (8):

[49-1495] 1. Isaac V., b July 2, 1885; m Teckla Erickson.

[49-1496] 2. Ezra E., b Apr. 30, 1887; m Lizzie Jungels.

[49-1497] 3. Albert S., b Mar. 21, 1889; m Clara Hommerding; Lockport, Ill.

  1. Harvey L., b May 19, 1891.

[49-1498] 5. Oscar V., b Oct. 28, 1893; m Elsie A. Rott.

  1. Walter D., b 12, 1898.
  2. William M., b Aug. 2, 1900.
  3. Ira Theodore, b 25, 1905.

[49-1227] ABRAHAM EICHELBERGER, b Aug. 25, 1860; s Urias and Martha (Eshleman) Eichelberger [49-571]; m Jan. 1, 1885, KATIE SOLLENBERGER, b Nov. 26, 1863; dau Michael and Sarah (Etter) Sollenberger. Retired farmer; res. 68 Spring Ave., Naperville, Ill. (1919.)

Children (3):

[49-1499] 1. Carrie Mae, b May 29, 1889; m John Schusler.

  1. Martha Ellen, b May 28, 1899.
  2. Emery Delbert, b 6, 1902.

[49-1228] SUSAN EICHELBERGER, b Sept. 11, 1862; dau Urias and Martha (Eshleman) Eichel-berger [49-571]; m Jan. 19, 1882, JAMES BROSSMAN, b July 28, 1857; s Jacob and Lydia (Setzer) Brossman. Retired farmer; res. Naperville, Ill. (1919.)

Children (7):

  1. Martha, b Dec. 27, 1882.
  2. Celia, b 16, 1884.
  3. George E., b June 19, 1887; d July 29, 1907.
    [49-1500] 4. Arthur V., b 14, 1889; m May Found; Plainfield, Ill.
  4. Earnest R., b Mar. 1, 1892.
  5. Ruth A., b Feb. 12, 1895.
  6. Lillian M., b June 16, 1898; d July 30, 1904.

[49-1229] AMANDA EICHELBERGER, b Aug. 9, 1864; dau Urias and Martha (Eshleman) Eichel-berger [49-571]; in Dec. 30, 1903, ALBERT ROSS THOMPSON, b Sept. 26, 1858; s James and Susan (Hook) Thompson. Laborer; res. Naperville, Itl. (1919.)

One child: Susan, b July 19, 1904.

[49-1230] GEORGE EICHELBERGER, b Mar. 6, 1867; s Urias and Martha (Eshleman) Eichel-berger [49-571]; m Feb., 1903, KATHRINE EIPERS, b Nov. 9, 1875; dau Matthew and Anna (Sauber) Eipers. Retired farmer; res. Naperville, Ill. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Anna Irene, b 20, 1906.
  2. Marion Edna, b 12, 1908.

[49-1232] RYAN R. ROCK, b Mar. 12, 1863; s Edward Z. and Salinda (Buchter) Rock [49-574]; m Sept., 1887, NAOMI B. HOWELL, b Nov. 28, 1861; dau Capt. Theodore and Mary Ann (LeVan) Howell. Locomotive fireman; res. Northampton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Carrie S. H., b Aug. 16, 1888; d June 9, 1891.
  2. Margery H., b June 18, 1892; Northampton, Pa.
  3. Isabel I., b May 14, 1894; Northampton, Pa.
  4. Mary A. S., b 26, 1896; d Sept. 22, 1909.

[49-1233] EDWARD E. ROCK, b July 24, 1867; s Edward Z. and Salinda (Buchter) Rock [49-574]; m Jan. 5, 1891, CARRIE V. SMITH, b May 22, 1867; dau Samuel Smith. Barber; res. Arkansas City, Kansas. Divorced in 1903. (1920.)

[49-1235] REV. SAMUEL H. ROCK, b Apr. 6, 1872; s Edward Z. and Salinda (Buchter) Rock [49-574]; m Feb. 27, 1898, EMMA V. HUBER, b Aug. 15, 1863; dau John and Susan Myers (Weidler) Huber. Clergyman, and missionary to Indians; res. Banning, Cal., Box 45. (1919.)

Rev. Samuel H. Rock died Jan. 16, 1922.

 

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One child: Elsie Philippine Louise, b Aug. 9, 1903.

The early boyhood years of Samuel Rock were spent on farms in Northampton Co., Pa.; later he learned the trade of baking and followed this vocation for several years, until the call of God drew him to volunteer in His service. He entered Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 1892. In 1896, before finishing seminary course he volunteered to go to Alaska as missionary to the Eskimos; and was accepted by Moravian Board and received a call to that service and field, Feb. 7. He was ordained to the ministry, May 10, and started for Alaska two days later; took up the work at Carmel, Nushagok River, Alaska July 6, 1896. After a term of nine years he returned to Lititz, Pa. on fur­lough; after a year and a half he left again for Alaska and took up work as school teacher and missionary at Bethel on Kuskokwin River. After ten years service there he returned to Lititz and in Sept. 1917, was appointed to serve the Indian congregation at Martinez Reservation (near Thermal), California.

On Feb. 27, 1898, Rev. Rock was united in marriage with Emma V. Huber of Lititz, Pa. who was serving the Lord as missionary and school teacher at Carmel, Alaska. Served as postmaster in Alaska for seven years.

[49-1236] HAYDEN ROCK, b Aug. 10, 1874; d Mar. 7, 1912; s Edward Z. and Salinda (Buchter) Rock [49-574]; m Apr. 27, 1906, SUSAN BUCHTER, b Apr. 18, 1874; dau John and Sarah (Solathe) Buchter [49-577].

One child: Ellen Roberta, b Dec. 5, 1906.

[49-1237] SUSAN (BUCHTER) ROCK, same as above, b Apr. 18, 1874; dau John and Sarah (Solathe) Buchter [49-577]; and widow of Hayden Rock [49-1236]; m 2d time, FLOYD FRISBEE. Insurance Agent; res. Greentown, Pa. (1919.)

[49-1238] VIRGINIA EARP HARTRANFT, b Sept., 1866; d 1907; dau Charles R. and Hetty M. (Garrigues) Hartranft [49-584]; m HARRY COLBY.

Children (2):

[49-1501a] 1 William G., b Nov. 26, 1892; d Aug. 5, 1919; m                                                                                             1. Elsie Jones.

[49-1501b]                                                     ( 2. Louise Stotts.

  1. Marshall H. _______

[49-1239] WILLIAM G. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 14, 1868; s Charles R. and Hetty M. (Garrigues) Hartranft [49-584]; m Oct. 15, 1891, VIRGINIA BROWNING NASH, b July 19, 1867; dau William H. and Anna (Cox) Nash. Retired cement manufacturer; res. Phoenix, Ariz. (1921.)

Children (2):

[49-1502]      1. Charles Winfield, b Sept. 30, 1892; m 011ie Paulin.
[49-1503] 2. William G., b Sept. 28, 1896; m Marcella Martin.

[49-1240] MARSHALL V. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 14, 1872; s Charles R. and Hetty M. (Garrigues) Hartranft [49-584]; m LOUISE OWENS, b Nov. 25, 1873. Publisher of "First World," and also Pres. of California Home Extension Ass.; res. Sunland, California. (1921.) No issue. One adopted son, Richard Allen Hartranft.

[49-1241] LOUIS P. HARTRANFT, b 1876; d Mar. 4, 1900; s Charles R. and Hetty M. (Garrigues) Hartranft [49-584]; m ELIZABETH DELACROIX. Res. Los Angeles, Cal. No issue. (1921.)

[49-1242] JOSEPH BECKWITH HARTRANFT, b Feb. 15, 1890; s Joseph M. and Mary E. (Beck­with) Hartranft [49-588a]; m July 15, 1913, LEILA COOLEDGE SHERMAN, b Aug. 13, 1884; dau Richard B. and Florence (Cooledge) Sherman. Manager for Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc.; 1021 Broad­way, Cincinnati, Ohio.

One child: Joseph Beckwith, b May 24, 1915.

[49-1244] CHARLES LOUIS SAYRES, b May 25, 1881; s George W. and Sarah J. (Hartranft)

Sayres [49-589]; m ANNIE H.__________ ; Pennsgrove, N. J.

Children (4):

  1. Elsie, 2. Pearl, 3. Mildred, 4. Child, dec. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

 

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[49-1245] MARY LOUISA SAYRES, b May 27, 1883; dau George W. and Sarah J. (Hartranft) Sayres [49-589]; m THOMAS HENNIS, dec. Res. of widow, Pennsgrove, N. J. Two children, both dec. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-1246] ELMER SAYRES, b Aug. 10, 1886; s George W. and Sarah J. (Hartranft) Sayres [49­589]; m LENA SMITH. Res. 407 W. 26th St., Wilmington, Del. (1918.)

Two children. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-1247] GEORGE ALLEN SAYRES, b Feb. 1, 1889; s George W. and Sarah J. (Hartranft) Sayres [49-589]; m May 17, 1910, NELLIE McCULLIN, b Feb. 6, 1890; dm/ William and Mary (Kane) McCullin. Confectionery and ice cream dealer; res. 101 S. Franklin St., Wilmington, Del. (1921.)

Children (5):

  1. Earl, b 23, 1911.
  2. Alice, b Nov. 4, 1913.
  3. Catherine, b 15, 1915.
  4. Theodore A., b Feb. 23, 1917.
  5. William, b 28, 1920; d Dec. 30, 1920.

[49-1253] EDITH B. CRAWFORD, b Mar. 31, 1887; dau Edward D. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Crawford [49-591.3]; m May 1, 1902, SAMUEL C. KING, b Nov. 30, 1875. Res. 1004 Lombard St., Wilmington, Del. (1920.)

One child: Calvin T., b July 2, 1903.

[49-1254a] ALICE I. HEIL, b Feb. 22, 1880; dau Frank and Sarah A. (Wert) Heil [49-595]; m Aug. 14, 1902, WILLIAM W. HEFFELFINGER, b July 8, 1881; d Dec. 13, 1906; s Freeman and Eliza (Dodendorf) Heffelfinger. Machinist; widow res. Lehighton, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Paul E., b June 19, 1903.
  2. William A., b 7, 1906.

[49-1254b] ALICE I. (HEIL) HEFFELFINGER, same as above, m 2d time, Oct. 2, 1920, T. J. DONAHUE, b Aug. 12, 1872. Towerman; res. Lehighton, Pa.

[49-1256] WILLIAM H. WERT, b Mar. 13, 1889; s John F. and Ida A. (Boyer) Wert [49-596]; m Feb. 11, 1909, MARY FENTON, b Dec. 30, 1891; dau William Ivon and Cathrine (Mantz) Fenton. Structural iron worker; res. Sunbury, Pa. (1920.)

One child: William I., b Oct. 24, 1910.

[49-1260] IDA M. YEAHL, b Oct. 24, 1888; dau Henry and Mary (Wert) Yeahl [49-597]; m Dec.

7, 1911, FRANK J. BURKE, b Aug. 3, 1881; s Richard and_____________________ Burke. Trainman; res. Lehigh-

ton, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Marion, b Sept. 1, 1912.
  2. Myrtle Y., b 11, 1913.
    . 3. William H., b July 25, 1915.

[49-1261] MYRTLE W. YEAHL, b Dec. 22, 1896; dau Henry and Mary (Wert) Yeahl [49-597]; m July 22, 1919, WARREN A. KUNTZ, b Feb. 3, 1896; s Oscar W. and Ellen (Berlin) Kuntz. Private secretary; res. Lehighton, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1263] NAOMI MARTHA WERT, b Feb. 11, 1893; dau James 0. and Elmira J. (Best) Wert [49-600]; m C. ERNEST HOLLINSHEAD, b Feb. 3, 1890; s Charles E. and Sallie (Van Horn) Hollins-head. Res. 5036 Willows Ave., Phila., Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Evelyn Ruth, b 16, 1914; d Dec. 3, 1914.
  2. Arlene, b Aug. 6, 1916.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            835

[49-1265] MONROE JACOB WALTER, b Feb. 18, 1887; s William A. and Lucy (Sigmund) Walter [49-605]; m 1911, SALLIE BARDMAN, b Apr. 3, 1891; dau Horace J. and Sallie (Shoemaker) Bard-man. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Leory B., b Sept. 13, 1912.
  2. Horace William, b Nov. 11, 1913.
  3. Lucy Sarah, b 16, 1915.
  4. Cora B., b 17, 1917.
  5. Mary Elizabeth, b June 16, 1918.

[49-1266] HOWARD BERND, b Aug. 31, 1884; s Elmer K. and Annie (Pool) Bernd [49-608]; m Oct. 31, 1914, ALICE TRAPP, b Jan. 30, 1892; dau John L. and Bertha A. (Quay) Trapp. Res. 207 Ridge Road, R. D. 1, Boothwyn, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Ruth Trapp, b Sept. 9, 1916.

[49-1268] BLANCHE BERND, b Mar. 16, 1896; dau Elmer K. and Annie (Pool) Bernd [49-608]; m July 1, 1918, HARRY LOMAN; s Augustus and Estella (Christman) Loman. Res. Philadelphia, Pa. (1921.)

[49-1269] CLARENCE H. STOVER, b June 21, 1889; s Harry J. and Hannah (Hartranft) Stover [49-610]; m, Oct. 28, 1911, PEARL S. HARING, b Feb. 20, 1890; dau Rhine and Ella M. (Swartley) Haring. Foreman in Lansdale Foundry Co.; res. 339 York Ave., Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Dorothy C., b Sept. 14, 1914.
  2. Herbert H., b 8, 1917.

[49-1271] FLORENCE V. HARTRANFT, b Aug. 11, 1893; dau William and Sallie G. (Beck) Hart-ranft [49-611]; m Dec. 26, 1914, HIRAM R. CRESSMAN, b Aug. 17, 1892; s Edwin G. and Mary E. (Bachman) Cressman. Insurance agent; res. 7th and Line Streets, Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Donald, b Jan. 19, 1916.
  2. Eleanor E., b 28, 1918.

[49-1272] ALMEDA L. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 13, 1895; dau William and Sallie G. (Beck) Hart-ranft [49-611]; m Oct. 2, 1915, HERMAN Y. MOORE, b June 10, 1892; s David and Hannah (Yoder) Moore. Mechanic helper; res. 50 East 3rd St., Lansdale, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Grace Helen, b June 13, 1916.

[49-1273] PEARL M. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 1, 1898; dau William and Sallie G. (Beck) Hartranft [49-611]; m Dec. 22, 1917, ROBERT BOLIG, b Dec. 28, 1897; d Oct. 16, 1918; s William and Sevilla (Craft) Bolig. Machinist; res. Souderton, Pa. (1919.)

One child: E. Robert, b Aug. 13, 1918.

[49-1274] MINNIE HELEN GERHART, b Jan. 5, 1895; dau Harry H. and Margaret (Breininger) Gerhart [49-614]; m Sept. 10, 1914, REV. HENRY FRANCIS BROWN, b Aug. 11, 1893; s John H. and Mary (Nichols) Brown. Minister of the Gospel; res. 419 Market St., Corpus Christi, Texas. (1919)

Children (2):

  1. Loren Lester, b 22, 1917.
  2. Doris Helen. b 8, 1919.

[49-1275] IRMA GERHART, b July 10, 1896; dau Harry H. and Margaret (Breininger) Gerhart [49-614]; m Sept. 5, 1917, CHARLES FREDERICK SCHILLING, JR., b Sept. 14, 1891; s Charles F. and Anna J. (Dunn) Schilling. Telegraph operator; res. 901 Fourth St., Sandusky, Ohio. (1919.) No issue.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Schilling spent a year at the Washington Missionary College, Takoma, where Mr. Schilling was pursuing a ministerial course. The outbreak of the war changed their plans, and Mr. Schilling was drafted into the U. S. Army, July, 1918. Because of his religious con-

 

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victions he refused to perform manual labor on the seventh day, as a result of which he was sentenced at Camp Sherman for a period of twenty-five years at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. An appeal to the War Department brought investigation and he was released after serving part of his sentence.

[49-1276] WILLIAM H. DETTRA, b Aug. 26, 1895; s Harry B. and Annie H. (Gerhart) Dettra [49-616]; m Oct. 7, 1916, LYDIA P. MALIN, b Feb. 6, 1897; dau S. Grant and Ella K. (Kinshall) Malin. Teacher, vocational education, machine shop practice; res. 112 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, N. J. (1919.)

One child: Dorothy L., b Nov. 25, 1917.

[49-1277] PAUL E. DETTRA, b Feb. 8, 1897; s Harry B. and Annie H. (Gerhart) Dettra [49-616]; m Feb. 12, 1916, CESIRA M. CRACCO, b May 30, 1894; dau Domenico and Edvige (Pellizzari) Cracco. Store owner; res. 492 Central Ave., Jersey City, N. J. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Ada E.. b 23, 1916.
  2. Pauline A., b Aug. 3, 1918.

[49-1278] HARVEY FETTERHOFF, b Sept. 20, 1873; s George A. and Jane (Antry) Fetterhoff [49-624]; m Dec. 25, 1889, CARRIE ZIMMERMAN, b Sept. 12, 1880; dau Charles and Elizabeth (Pike) Zimmerman. Merchant; res. Halifax, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Robert, b 16, 1901.
  2. Marlin, b 12, 1903.

[49-1279] VINCENT FETTERHOFF, b Dec. 27, 1874; s George A. and Jane (Antry) Fetterhoff

[49-624]; m Feb. 22, 1900, ANNA STRAW, b Nov. 4, 1876; dau S. P. and _____________________  (Hochlander)
Straw. Merchant; res. Halifax, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1280] HERMAN HOKE, b Jan. 1, 1888; s Conrad and Magdalena (Antry) Hoke [49-625]; in May 3, 1913, KATIE REISCH, b Nov. 5, 1893; dau Henry and Anna (Hawk) Reisch. Shoe maker, res. Millersburg, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Martha I., b 6, 1913.
  2. Paul H., b 18, 1915.
  3. Marvin E., b Feb. 21, 1918.

[49-1281] CARRIE ESTHER HOKE, b Nov. 17, 1890; dau Conrad and Magdalena (Antry) Hoke [49-625]; in Jan. 16, 1911, GEORGE HENRY KLINE, b Aug. 1, 1885; s George W. and Sevilla (Kra­mer) Kline. Car inspector; res. 18 Catawissa Ave., Sunbury, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Grace Esther, b 19, 1911.
  2. George Lester, b June 22, 1913.

[49-1282] RAYMOND HOKE, b Jan. 11, 1897; s Conrad and Magdalena (Antry) Hoke [49-625]; in Aug. 11, 1917, MARY SWAB, b July 1, 1899; dau John H. and Maggie D. (Blasser) Swab. Shoe maker; res. Millersburg, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Robert E., b 7, 1918.
  2. Charles S., b 22, 1919.

[49-1283] SARA HOKE, b July 20, 1898; dau Conrad and Magdalena (Antry) Hoke [49-625]; in Jan. 23, 1920, HARRY WRIGHT, b Jan. 2, 1897; s Archbald and Francis (Peterman) Wright. Laborer; res. Millersburg, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1290] STEVEN L. BOWER, b Mar. 21, 1889; s Henry and Alice (Antry) Bower [49-626]; m Sept. 16, 1913, AMY SHOOP, b Feb. 17, 1893; dau William and Bella J. (Miller) Shoop. Office mana­ger; res. 1952 Bellevue Road, Harrisburg, Pa. (1920.)

 

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Children (2):

  1. Grace Eleanor, b June 28, 1914.
  2. Margaret Lucille, b June 26, 1920.

[49-1291] NEVIN A. BOWER, b Sept. 5, 1892; s Henry and Alice (Andre) Bower [49-626]; m GRACE SNOW. Res. 1242 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1292] RALPH ANDRE JURY, b Nov. 22, 1892; s Samuel and Ida May (Antry) Jury [49-627]; m Oct. 23, 1917, MARY ELLEN REGAN, b June 11, 1896. Res. 401 West Chase Street, Pensacola, Fla. (1920.)

One child: Ralph Andre, b Feb. 5, 1920.

Ralph A. Jury was in the U. S. Navy since Apr. 18, 1911; and was in the Landing Force at Vera Cruz, Apr. 22, 1914. During the World War he was stationed at Dunkirk, France, United States Naval Air Station. He was Chief Gunner's mate in the U. S. Naval Aviation.

[49-1293] CLOYD B. JURY, b Feb. 15, 1894; s Samuel and Ida (Antry) Jury [49-627]; m May 9, 1918, ADA LAIRD, b July 5, 1892; dau George and Katie (Fisher) Laird. Grocery clerk; res. 135 N. Marshall St., Lancaster, Pa. (1920.)

Cloyd B. Jury served in U. S. Army during the World War.

One child: Catharine Mae, 1) Nov. 20, 1919.

[49-1294] BRYAN LEROY JURY, b Aug. 10, 1896; s Samuel and Ida (Antry) Jury [49-627]; m Nov. 23, 1919, CLARA FARINET, b June 15, 1898; dau Adolph and Mary (Zryd) Farinet. Baker; res. 1027 Market Ave., Canton, Ohio. (1920.)

[49-1295] M. PAULINE JURY, b Jan. 23, 1898; dau Samuel and Ida (Antry) Jury [49-627]; m Mar. 9, 1918, ARTHUR PAXTON, b June 22, 1896; s David and Carrie (Fulkerson) Paxton. Baker; res. 525 West King St., Lancaster, Pa. (1920.)

[49-1296] EMILY ELIZABETH WIEST, b Dec. 9, 1892; dau Edward F. and Josephine L. (Barn­hart) Wiest [49-630]; m June 7, 1917, REV. JOHN ERNEST MERTZ, b Feb. 8, 1895; s John A. and Clara M. (Reber) Mertz. Clergyman; res. Freehold, N. J. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1301] EDGAR WILLIAM SNYDER, b Aug. 25, 1892; s Henry H. and Clara E. (Phillips) Snyder [49-637]; m July 20, 1916, MARY BLANCHE O'HARA, b Dec. 4, 1888; dau Frank S. and Annie B. (Parrish) O'Hara. Purchasing agent for Pa. Coal and Coke Corporation; res. Cresson, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Edgar William, b May 12, 1917.
  2. Mary Elizabeth Johanna, b July 2, 1918.

[49-1304] LOTTIE MAY ROYER, b Nov. 28, 1895; dau Milton N. and Kate (Schwenk) Royer [49-660]; m June 1, 1918, ELMER D. HINKLE, b Aug. 13, 1896; s Milton H. and Ida (Blank) Hinkle. Cigar maker; res. Trumbauersville, Pa. (1921.) No issue.

[49-1305] CARRIE T. GERHART, b Mar. 8, 1887; dau Monroe W. and Ella C. (Heany) Gerhart [49-664]; m Sept. 25, 1908, CHARLES F. LYON, b Jan. 21, 1879; s John T. and Helen B. (Tash) Lyon. Salesman; res. Norristown, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Helen C., b Dec. 4, 1915.

[49-1306] HARRY P. MADISON, b July 21, 1894; s Lemuel H. and Mary E. (Fetters) Madison [49-672a]; m BELVA CHEESEMAN, b Feb. 20, 1893; dau Ellsworth and Mary E. (Kelly) Cheeseman. Res. R. D. 2, Sewell, N. J. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Mary E., b June 3, 1918.
  2. Florence H., b 26, 1920.

 

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[49-1307] WALTER F. MADISON, b Sept. 17, 1898; s Lemuel H. and Mary E. (Fetters) Madison [49-672a] ; m Jan. 1, 1918, RUTH WILLIAMS, b Nov. 22, 1899; dau John E. and Ellen (Irvin) Williams. Farmer; res. R. D. 1, Sewell, N. J. (1921.)

One child: Eleanor, b May 23, 1918.

[49-1309] HELEN JACOBY, b Feb. 13, 1876; dau Daniel and Katherine (Byer) Jacoby [49-677]; m REV. ERNEST H. PFATTEICHER, b July 28, 1874. Clergyman of Lutheran Church; res. 527

Washington St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)        •

Children (2):

  1. Ernest Philip, b July 18, 1906.
  2. Helen Emma, b 9, 1912.

[49-1311] ESTHER LUBESSA HARTRANFT, b Mar. 10, 1882; dau Jonas S. and Sarah R. (Bech­tel) Hartranft [49-680]; m Feb. 21, 1906, SAMUEL S. ENGLE, b May 8, 1884; s Ottmer Gresh and Annie May (Eppeheimer) Engle. Blast furnaceman; res. 255 Walnut St., Pottstown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Douglass, b Apr. 15, 1908.
  2. Stuart, b Feb. 6, 1910.
  3. Roger, b Aug. 30, 1911.
  4. Glenn H., b Feb. 20, 1915.
  5. Leanore, b Aug. 9, 1917.

[49-1312] MIRIAM REBECCA HARTRANFT, b Aug. 5, 1892; dau Jonas S. and Sarah R. (Bech­tel) Hartranft [49-680]; m Dec. 26, 1914, RAYMOND V. BINDER. Res. Kingston, Luzerne Co., Pa.

One child: Gwendolyn LaRue, b Oct. 14, 1915. [Letters unans. ; unable to verify.]

[49-1315] EDNA LIRRIE GRESH, b Oct. 8, 1884; dau William P. and Maggie B. (Heim) Gresh [49-699]; m Nov. 4, 1909, FRANKLIN LOCH WRIGHT, b Dec. 14, 1880; s Willard Scattergood and Ella Rebecca (Loch) Wright. Lawyer; res. 827 W. Main St., Norristown, Pa. (1918.)

Children (3):

  1. Margaret Gresh, b 5, 1910.
  2. Marshall, b 21, 1912.
  3. Hamilton, b 26, 1914.

[49-1316] WILLIAM KOOSER GRESH, b Sept. 6, 1889; s William P. and Margaret B. (Heim) Gresh [49-699]; m Apr. 27, 1916, MARGARET MERCEDES MULKEY, b Nov. 26, 1890; dau Owen Wynn and Margaret Cullenan (Finnigan) Mulkey. Cigar manufacturer; res. 218 E. Fornance St., Norristown, Pa. (1918.)

One child: William K., b Jan. 12, 1918.

[49-1316.1] SARA HEIM GRESH, b July 28, 1895; dau William P. and Maggie B. (Heim) Gresh [49-699]; m June 1, 1918, DONALD F. LIPPINCOTT, b Nov. 16, 1893; s Alfonso Fithian and Sally Read (Brantley) Lippincott. Banker; res. Merion, Pa. (1922.)

One child: Donald F., b Sept. 10, 1920.

[49-1317] HELEN MAY RULING, b July 14, 1890; dau Watt M. and Annie L. (Guinn) Huling [49-701]; m June 12, 1915, WILMER BOWERS COLEMAN, b Nov. 14, 1890; s William Bowers and Annie (Erdman) Coleman. Superintendent; res. 534 S. Yewdell St., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Helen Huling, b 2, 1917.
  2. Wilmer Bowers, b Jan. 31, 1920.

[49-1318] GERTRUDE LINEBAUGH HULING, b June 21, 1892; dau Watt M. and Annie L. (Guinn) Huling [49-701]; m Sept. 2, 1918, RALPH GILBERT BARNES, b Aug. 19, 1887; s Ralph Gilbert and Jesse Elvina (Hayden) Barnes. Builder; res. 5400 Haverford Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 839

[49-1319] MABEL E. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 21, 1883; dau Horace H. and Minnie C. (Mabus) Hartranft [49-707]; m Jan. 1, 1901, ARAH J. SAYER, b Sept. 3, 1880; s Samuel and Anna (Brand) Sayer. Section foreman; res. Cassopolis, Mich. (1921.)

Children (5):

  1. Charlie E., b 16, 1901.
  2. Donald A., b 25, 1903.
  3. Otto H., b 16, 1906.
  4. Dorwin D., b 22, 1915.
  5. Harry J., b Feb. 4, 1920.

[49-1320] NELLIE HARTRANFT, b July 9, 1886; dau Horace H. and Minnie C. (Mabus) Hart-ranft [49-707]; m Feb, 21, 1915, CARLTON W. RINEHART, b Nov. 22, 1869; s Abraham and Hannah E. (Denton) Rinehart. Real estate and farmer; res. Cassopolis, Mich. (1921.) No issue.

Carleton W. Rinehart was County Clerk of Cass Co., Mich. from Jan. 1, 1905, to Dec. 31, 1912, and since that time has been Secretary of the Michigan Land Company of Cassopolis, Mich.

[49-1321] LEO S. HARTRANFT, b June 11, 1892; s Horace H. and Minnie C. (Mabus) Hartranft [49-707]; in July 24, 1915, OAKLEY SAVELY, b May 10, 1898; dau Ephraim B. and Ida Belle (Ball­ard) Savely. Woodworker; res. Cassopolis, Mich. (1921.)

Children (8):

  1. Wilima B., b 19, 1916.
  2. Cederic L., b 31, 1918.
  3. June V., b 6, 1920.

[49-1322] LESTER JOHN HARTRANFT, b Feb. 18, 1896; s Horace H. and Minnie C. (Mabus) Hartranft [49-707]; m June 18, 1919, ALTA FERNE SHAFF, b Aug. 9, 1897; dau John William and Cora May (Young) Shaff. Tool and die worker; res. 434 S. Main St., South Bend, Ind. (1921.) No issue.

[49-1323] SAMUEL G. HARTRANFT, b Mar. 16, 1891; s Oscar and Martha A. (Peck) Hartranft [49-708]; m June 27, 1915, ORPHA KELLEY, b Mar. 6, 1899; dau William A. and Ida (Love) Kelley. Butcher; res. Atascadero, Cal.

One child: Carol A., b May 11, 1916.

[49-1324] ROBERT BRUCE HOFFMAN, b Sept. 2, 1885; s John and Elizabeth V. (Hartranft) Hoffman [49-710]; in Sept. 20, 1911, ETHEL MAE POWELL,4) Feb. 16, 1886; dau Curtis and Nancy L. (Hamilton) Powell. Farmer; res. Constantine, Mich. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Roberta DeVere, b July 14, 1917.
  2. Robert Bruce, b 13, 1921.

[49-1326] GENEVIEVE CECIL HOFFMAN, b Sept. 25, 1890; dau John and Elizabeth V. (Hart-ranft) Hoffman [49-710]; in Sept. 17, 1913, RAYMOND E. ELLIS, b July 26, 1891; s Edward L. and Mary (Frank) Ellis. Building contractor; res. Estherville, Iowa. (1921.)

One child: Maxine A., b Aug. 19, 1914.

[49-1327] JOHN H. SEIGENFUSE, b Feb. 5, 1874; s William A. and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Seigen-fuse [49-754]; m June 7, 1910, FLORENCE CRAVEN, b May 5, 1872; dau John and Sarah (Stevens) Craven. Iron moulder; res. 902 Hamilton St., Columbus, Ohio. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1332] WALDO EMERSON ZIEGLER, b Oct. 27, 1882; s J. Horace and Lydia H. (Alderfer) Ziegler [49-769]; m Apr. 11, 1908, ANNA M. GROFF, b June 6, 1885; dau Abram A. and Kate (Moyer) Groff. Farmer; res. Telford, Pa., R. D. 2. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Beula May, b Dec. 5, 1908.
  2. Elsie Pearl, b Dec. 10, 1909.
  3. Sara Evelyn, b 20, 1912.
  4. Lydia Adelle, b May 11, 1917.

 

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[49-1333] LILLIE MAY ZIEGLER, b Sept. 20, 1885; dau J. Horace and Lydia H. (Alderfer) Ziegler [49-769]; m Nov. 6, 1907, STANLEY J. YERGER, b Sept. 27, 1886; s Samuel M. and Emma C. (Jones) Yerger. Credit clerk; res. 507 York Ave., Lansdale, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Ada Geraldine, b June 24, 1917.

[49-1334] KATE ALVERDA ZIEGLER, b Mar. 24, 1889; dau J. Horace and Lydia H. (Alderfer) Ziegler [49-769]; m Apr. 27, 1910, LAVIN A. GELLER, b May 18, 1888; s Abram. S. and Sallie (Kulp) Geller. Bank clerk; res. Lansdale, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Thelma, b Mar. 5, 1918; d Mar. 5, 1918.

[49-1335a] ANNIE ALICE ZIEGLER, b Nov. 18, 1891; dau J. Horace and Lydia H. (Alderfer) Ziegler [49-769]; m Oct. 24, 1911, JOSEPH A. PRICE, b Jan. 28, 1890; d Oct. 15, 1918; s Abram M. and Susan (Alderfer) Price. School teacher; res. Telford, Pa., R. D. 2. (1920.) No issue.

Joseph A. Price was Superintendent of the Lederachville Sunday School; Justice of the Peace of Lower Salford Twp.; and Road Supervisor of Lower Salford Twp.

[49-1335b] ANNIE ALICE (ZIEGLER) PRICE, same as above, m 2d time, Jan. 24, 1921, JOHN JAMES WILES of Phila. Mr. Wiles was an Ensign in the U. S. Navy, and during his four years of service he made forty trips across the ocean on transports.

[49-1336] JAY WARREN ZIEGLER, b Nov. 29, 1894; s J. Horace and Lydia H. (Alderfer) Ziegler [49-769]; m June 19, 1920, SADIE A. ALDERFER, b Dec. 22, 1895; dau Alvin C. and Mary L. (Alder-fer) Alderfer.

Jay W. Ziegler served overseas one year in 316th Field Hospital, 79th Division. He is also Justice of the Peace.

[49-1337] J. PAUL KRUPP, b Feb. 25, 1892; s Henry H. and Annie R. (Ziegler) Krupp [49-770]; m June 23, 1914, CATHARINE J. METZ, b Oct. 11, 1890; dau Peter A. and Sarah (Johnson) Metz. Res. Kulpsville, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Paul, b Sept. 25, 1916.
  2. Carl, b July 9, 1919.

[49-1338] IRVIN T. BITTLE, b Nov. 20, 1887; s Edwin 0. and Maria (Hartranft) Bittle [49-794]; m June 18, 1910, EDITH E. CLAUSER, b Dec. 23, 1887; dau Philip and Susan (Bush) Clauser. Cutter foreman in knitting mill; res. 1 East 'Liberty St., Schuylkill Haven, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Sylvia C., b Mar. 19, 1911.

[49-1340] SAMUEL A. BITTLE, b Dec. 11, 1890; s Edwin 0. and Mary (Hartranft) Bittle [49­794] ; m July 22, 1911, ANNA REBER, b Aug. 1, 1892; dau Isaac H. and Sarah E. (Stump) Reber. Brakeman; res. 458 Miltimore St., Reading, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

  1. Harold , b Oct. 30, 1911.
  2. Kenneth B., b 14, 1914.
  3. Leonard F., b 7, 1916.
  4. Eleanor E., b 20, 1919.

[49-1341] HOWARD A. BITTLE, b Nov. 29,1892 ; s Edwin 0. and Mary (Hartranft) Bittle [49-794]; m Sept. 12, 1914, ESTELLA SPATZ, b Oct. 23, 1897; dau Roswell and Mary (Kuck) Spatz. Res. Muh-lenberg, Berks Co., Pa. (1921.)

One child: Fredrick T., I) Nov. 14, 1917.

[49-1343] MARY HARTRANFT, b Aug. 31, 1892; dau Jacob and Alice (Heimbach) Hartranft [49-796]; m May 30, 1914, EARL GROFF, b Aug. 25, 1892; s Elmer and Amy (Ecker) Groff. Loco­motive engineer; res. 914 20th St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Alice, b 14, 1915.
  2. Mary, b 17, 1916.

 

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[49-1344] PAUL M. HARTRANFT, b Oct. 18, 1896; s John F. and Carrie F. (Hocklander) Hart-ranft [49-797]; in Aug. 23, 1915, EVA M. HECKMAN, b July 26, 1894. Chief accountant for L. V. R. R.; res. Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

One child: Margaret P., b July 19, 1916.

[49-1345] EVA MAY SAMMEL, b Nov., 1884; dau Azira W. and Emma R. (Hartranft) Sammel [49-800]; in Dec. 25, 1915, FRANK BREADEN BOLTON, b May 8, 1882; s Lewis and Dorcas (Garvey) Bolton. Clerk; res. 772 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Ruth Eleanor, b Aug. 25, 1917.

[49-1346] HAZEL ADA DEICHMAN, b Mar. 22, 1885; dau Charles E. and Sarah A. (Hartranft) Deichman [49-801]; ni June 25, 1910, CARL SALMON GEORGE, b Mar. 4, 1883; a Edwin L. and Lydia A. (Salmon) George. Rentals, W. W. Astor; res. 439 William St., Boonton, N. J. (1919.) No issue.

[49-1347] IRENE GENEVIEVE DEICHMAN, b Oct. 12, 1886; dau Charles E. and Sarah A. (Hartranft) Deichman [49-801]; in Sept. 5, 1911, FRANK EUGENE SWART, b Aug. 6, 1887; s Samuel S. and Eva (Conboy) Swart. Advertisement expert; res. 444 Union St., Boonton, N. J. (1919.) No issue.

[49-1348] RAY A. ACKER, b July 25, 1883; s John and Fannie E. (Hartranft) Acker [49-802]; in Aug. 14, 1917, IVA LORENA COON, b Aug. 13, 1894; dau Allen S. and Elpha (Seavy) Coon. Farmer and carpenter; res. Saegerstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Esther Irene, b Sept. 25, 1918.

[49-1349] LOUIS CLAIR ACKER, b Nov. 5, 1887; d Oct. 4, 1915; s John and Fannie E. (Hart-ranft) Acker [49-802]; in Apr. 15, 1914, JENNIE COON, b June 6, 1892; dau Allen and Elpha (Seavy) Coon. Farmer and carpenter; res. Saegerstown, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Clair Eugene, b Feb. 14, 1915.

[49-1350] KATHLEEN V. MATTESON, b Apr. 18, 1895; dau Edward B. and Catharine (Hart-ranft) Matteson [49-804]; in Aug. 27, 1915, JOHN STANLEY McELFRESH, b Feb. 25, 1893; s John R. and Rosa (Brock) McElfresh. Oil refiner; res. Box 479, Paulsboro, N. J. (1919.)

One child: John Edward, b Oct. 7, 1918.

[49-1351] JOHN HARRISON HARTRANFT, b July 25, 1894: N John B. and Sophia (Brechtel) Hartranft [49-808]; m June 6, 1917, ANNA ADAMS, b Dec. 9, 1894; dau Winfield S. Adams. Time keeper; res. 45 E. Seymour St., Phila., Pa. (1917.)

One daughter: Ruth Naomi, b Mar. 3, 1920.

[49-1352] LEE W. ACKER, b Nov. 4, 1885; s Arelia H. and Emma (Montz) Acker [49-813]; m June 23, 1910, MINNIE TYSON, b Oct. 12, 1885; dau Franklin and Rosetta (Ulshafer) Tyson. Su­perintendent of foundry; res. 442 Taylor Ave., Scranton, Pa. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Ellison Kenneth, b 30, 1911; d Mar. 17, 1916.
  2. Doris May, b 3, 1912.
  3. Lee Franklin, b May 8, 1914.
  4. Pearl Rosetta, b 20, 1916.
  5. Harry Tyson, b 16, 1918.

[49-1353] THOMAS KISSINGER, b Apr. 14, 1894; s Thomas and Stella (Montz) Kissinger [49­816a]; m June 21, 1913, CORA STOSS, b Mar. 26. 1894; dau Joseph A. and Clara (Sayre) Stoss. Moul­der; res. 340 South 3rd St., Lehighton, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Clara M., h Dec. 10, 1915.

[49-1354] ROBERT FEIST, b Mar. 1, 1896; s Robert and Stella (Montz) Feist [49-816b]; m Peb. 27, 1915, MAMMIE MARSTELLAR, b Feb. 27, 1897; dau William and Ella (Irvin) Marstellar. Me­chanic; res. White Haven, Pa. (1919.)

 

842                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (2):

  1. Geraldine, b 22, 1915.
  2. Vivian, b 26, 1918.

[49-1355J EMILY H. MAXWELL, b Mar. 4, 1890; dau William H. and Ella V. (Missimer) Maxwell [49-844]; m June 25, 1914, JOHN L. KOERNER, b Feb. 20, 1884; s John and Mary (Ritter) Koerner. Supervisor of schools; res. Audubon, N. J. (1919.)

One child: John Maxwell, b Jan. 29, 1917.

[49-1356] MILDRED LEE DAWSON, b Jan. 24, 1890; dau Russel S. and Emma H. (Dodson) Dawson [49-854.1]; m Apr. 4, 1912, FRANK McLEAN, b June 8, 1889; s Charles A. and Jane A. (Butters) McLean. Newspaper worker; res. 328 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, Va. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Marjorie Dawson, b 30, 1913.
  2. Charlotte Noel, b 25, 1916.

[49-1357] JANET ROSAN DAWSON, b Sept. 9, 1894; dau Russel S. and Emma. H. (Dodson) Dawson [49-854.1]; m Oct. 21, 1915, ROBERT BUTTS TAYLOR, b Nov. 1, 1889; s Henry Clay and Susan (Davis) Taylor. Branch mgr. Columbian Peanut Co.; res. Ahoskie, N. C. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Joseph Dodson, b Sept. 4, 1916.
  2. Mildred Keithley, b 20, 1919.

[49-1358] WILLIAM LUCAS YENNING, b Mar. 4, 1886; a William L. and Sarah D. (Walter) Venning [49-853]; m June 5, 1912, RUTH ANNA GIBSON, b Nov. 1, 1890; dau Charles R. and Fanny (Campbell) Gibson. Salesman; res. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. William Lucas, b 28, 1914.
  2. Virginia Ruth, b June 10, 1918.

[49-1359] SARAH DOVE YENNING, b Aug. 19, 1890; dau William L. and Sarah D. (Walter) Venning [49-853]; m Apr. 23, 1913, ARTHUR FORRESTER LIDE, b Jan. 14, 1886; s Robert W. and Ann E. (Wilson) Lide. Insurance agent; res. 4 Court House Square, Charleston, S. C. (1919.)

One child: Sarah Dove, b Aug. 24, 1914.

[49-1360] EMMET HAHN YENNING, b Sept. 25, 1894; s William L. and Sarah D. (Walter) Venning [49-853]; m Apr. 18, 1917, MARTHA EARLE HILL, b Nov. 30, 1896; dau Samuel J. and Alja (Heriot) Hill. Cotton buyer; res. Hartsville, S. C. (1919.)

One child: Marjorie Dove, b July 28, 1918.

[49-1361] MABEL TAGGART, b Dec. 12, 1893; dau Joseph R. and Elizabeth C. (Hallowell) Tag­gart [49-860]; m Dec. 27, 1916, A. HURST WEAVER, b Sept. 8, 1888; s George and Rosalie (Corson) Weaver. Contractor; res. 203 Jacoby St., Norristown, Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-1362] MILDRED BENSINGER, b Aug. 15, 1897; dau James M. and Isabella (Hartranft) Bensinger [49-885]; m Dec. 21, 1913, WILLIAM EDWARD CLARK, b June 5, 1893. Clerk; res. Alabama City, Ala. (1919.)

One child: James Edward, b Dec. 5, 1914.

[49-1364] ESTHER DAVIDHEISER, b Aug. 31, 1894; dau William H. and Sarah C. (Gresh) Davidheiser [49-904a]; m July 2, 1914, CHESTER WEIDNER, b Sept. 23, 1892; s Calvin and Agnes (Greisimer) Weidner. Painter; res. Fleetwood, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Franklin, b 31, 1915.
  2. William, b May 23, 1916.
  3. Elmer, b 26, 1917; d Dec. 29, 1917.
  4. Sara, b Apr. 11, 1919.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            843

[49-1365] OMEGA DAVIDHEISER, b June 23, 1899; dau William H. and Sarah C. (Gresh) Da vidheiser [49-904a]; m July 3, 1919, HARRY K. HAINES, b 1896; s James and Katie (Keller) Haines. Clerk; res. 1515 Moss St., Reading, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1366] LEROY 0. EVERETT, b June 30, 1900; s J. Howard and Adda (Andreas) Everett [49­962]; m Mar. 27, 1918, IDA REX, b Dec. 25, 1902; dau William P. and Mary J. (Fritzinger) Rex. Laborer; res. Andreas, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Morgan R., b 17, 1918.
  2. Howard W., b Nov. 12, 1919.

[49-1367] EDNA M. SNYDER, b Dec. 28, 1896; dau Charles and Clara (Ohlinger) Snyder [49-967]; in. Oct. 28, 1911, MONROE P. WERLEY, b Dec. 5, 1891; s Benjamin F. and Jemima R. (Achey) Werley. Farmer; res. R. D. 3, Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Irene F., b Mar. 7, 1912.
  2. George M., b 22, 1916.
  3. Charles B., b Apr. 15. 1921.

[49-1368] MAMIE A. SNYDER, b July 13, 1898; dau Charles and Clara (Ohlinger) Snyder [49­967]; m May 1, 1915, ALLEN J. CLAUSER, b July 7, 1895; s Oscar and Agnes (Schneck) Clauser. Gen. foreman for Lehigh Valley Transit Co.; res. 947 Oak St., Allentown, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Arabele, b 25, 1915.
  2. Henry, b Apr. 13, 1917.
  3. Richard, b July 19, 1920.

[49-1369] HARRY SALTZER, b July 19. 1886; s John and Elmira (Hartranft) Saltzer [49-980]; m Feb. 21, 1914, IRENE KERN, b Aug. 14, 1893; dau Preston and Emma (Fryer) Kern. Iron worker; res. Pottstown, R. D. 5, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Stella May, b July 6, 1914.
  2. Paul Leonard, b Mar. 16, 1916.
  3. Helen Kathryn, b Nov. 19, 1917.

[49-1370] MAGGIE H. SALTZER, b Feb. 5, 1899; d Dec. 6, 1914; dau John and Elmira (Hart-ranft) Saltzer [49-980]; m June 1, 1905, WALTER JOHNSON, b Sept. 18, 1886; s George M. and El­mira (Hatfield) Johnson. Draftsman; res. Sanatoga, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Arthur Leroy, b 9, 1905.
  2. Laura Violetta, b June 14, 1907.
  3. Evelyn May, b Dec. 11, 1909.
  4. Maggie Alberta, b 5, 1914.

[49-1371] KATIE AGNES BEARD, b Jan. 21, 1881; dau Stephen and Hannah M. (Endy) Beard [49-983a]; m Dec. 4, 1897, WILLIAM MILLER, b Jan. 27, 1872; s Edwin and Sarah (Haus) Miller. Teamster; res. 843 Church St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

[49-1504] 1. William E., b Mar. 22, 1900; m Mary Burkey.
2. Charles T., b July 2, 1903.

[49-1373] HETTIE A. N. BEARD, b Jan. 24, 1891; dau Stephen and Hannah M. (Endy) Beard [49-983a]; m Feb. 17, 1920, AMMON HECKLER, b Dec. 15, 1887; s Thomas and Amanda (Hoffert) Heckler. Machinist; res. 111 Second Ave., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

[49-1374] GEORGE W. BEARD, b Feb. 22, 1893; s Stephen and Hannah M. (Endy) Beard [49­983a]; m Nov. 17, 1913, MARY MOGEL, b July 3, 1895; dau Howard and Elizabeth (Ohlinger) Mogel. Brakeman; res. 1513 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, Pa. (1920.)

 

844                  GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (3):

  1. George Howard, b 16, 1914.
  2. Dorothy Elizabeth, b June 21, 1916.
  3. Flora May, b 4, 1920.

[49-1376] MARY W. MEST, b Mar. 6, 1892; dau Henry E. and Victoria F. (Weller) Mest [49­984] ; m Apr. 10, 1909, JOSEPH FRITCH, b Apr. 14, 1884; s Erwin and Elizabeth Fritch. Laborer; res. Alburtis, Pa. (1920.)

'      Children (2):

  1. Elmer J., b 2, 1909.
  2. Edgar E., b 3, 1916.

[49-1378] EVA W. MEST, b Nov. 17, 1897; dau Henry E. and Victoria F. (Weller) Mest [49-984]; in Apr. 22, 1916, CHARLES H. LEIBENSPERGER, b Feb. 28, 1882; s William A. and Hetty (Miller) Leibensperger. Res. Emaus, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Hetty V., b 14, 1917.
  2. Arlene M., b 17, 1919.

[49-1379] DAISY W. MEST, b Sept. 21, 1901; dau Henry E. and Victoria F. (Weller) Mest [49­984]; m Dec. 24, 1919, ROBERT ZETELMOYER, b Sept. 21, 1899; s Isaac and Emma (Rhoad) Zettlemoyer. Laborer; res. Topton, Pa. (1920.)

[49-1380] ALLEN R. MEST, b May 18, 1893; s Joseph and Hannah M. (Reinert) Mest [49-985]; m Dec. 1, 1917, FLORENCE SWAVELY, b Jan. 26, 1900; dau Calvin and Hettie (Trout) Swavely. Cigar maker; res. Gilbertsville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Leon, b July 9, 1916.
  2. Harold, b Jan. 20, 1919.

[49-1381] GERTRUDE R. MEST, b Jan. 15, 1895; dau Joseph and Hannah M. (Reinert) Mest [49-985]; In HENRY MENSCH.

One child: Clarence Wilson, b Feb. 10, 1914. [Letters unans.; unable to complete.]

[49-1382] KATHRYN I. MEST, b July 31, 1899; dau Joseph and Hannah M. (Reinert) Mest [49-985]; M Dec. 23, 1916, RAYMOND E. KNOLL, b July 30, 1896; s George W. and Carrie V. (March) Knoll. Electrician; res. 105 N. Penn St., Pottstown, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Douglass Earl, b Dec. 3, 1917.

[49-1383] NATHAN J. FRONHEISER, b Apr. 12, 1895; s Samuel and Amanda (Mest) Fronheiser [49-986]; in Dec. 25, 1907, MABEL M. GEIST, b Nov. 22, 1896; dau William P. and Annie (Fegley) Geist. Machinist; res. Trexlertown, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Catherine M., b June 6, 1908.

[49-1384] MINNIE KEHS, b July 2, 1887; d Nov. 24, 1917; dau Sylvester and Lena (Snabel) Kehs [49-987]; in RICHARD BOLTON; s John and Clara (Houck) Bolton. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-1385] HOWARD KEHS, b Aug. 23, 1889; s Sylvester and Lena (Snabel) Kehs [49-987]; m ELLA COVELY ; dau David and Endora (Kehl) Covely. Res. Reading, Pa. [Further data unobtainable.]

[49-1386] ADA KEHS, b June 16, 1897; dau Sylvester and Lena (Snabel) Kehs [49-987]; In June 23, 1919, JOHN WEINSTEIGER, b Oct. 26, 1896; s John and Barbara (Winkler) Weinsteiger. Ship carpenter; res. 318 Union Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1387] BERTHA E. SNABEL, b May 14, 1891; dau William and Jennie E. (Custer) Snabel [49-988]; m May 11, 1909, HARRY KEFFER, b Aug. 31, 1887; s Ambrose and Alberta (Lukens) Keffer. Stove nickel polisher; res. 129 Hall St., Spring City, Pa. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                 845

Children (2):

  1. Jennie Ella, b 2, 1910.
  2. Mary Emma, b 26, 1915; d Dec. 22, 1916.

[49-1389] IDA M. SNABEL, b Oct. 8, 1894; dau William and Jennie E. (Custer) Snabel [49-988]; nt June 14, 1917, HARVEY UMSTEAD, b Dec. 31, 1894; ,s Joseph and Elizabeth (Kulp) Umstead. Moulder; res. Spring City, Pa.

Children (2):

  1. William, b 5, 1918.
  2. Joseph, b 28, 1919; d Mar. 3, 1919.

[49-1390] KATE E. SNABEL, b Feb. 26, 1896; dau William and Jennie E. (Custer) Snabel [49—988]; m Apr. 22, 1916, ROY ERHART, b Apr. 15, 1891. Glass worker; res. Royersford, Pa. (1920.) Children (2):

  1. James R., b July 25, 1916.
  2. Roy E., b June 22, 1917; d 5, 1918.

[49-1391] WILLIAM H. SNABEL, b Mar. 16, 1898; s William and Jennie E. (Custer) Snabel [49-988]; m Dec. 27, 1919, SARAH REDMAN, b June 19, 1897; dau J. T. and Marietta (Williams) Redman. Farmer; res. Siring city, Pa. (1920.)

[49-1392] BESSIE SNABEL, b June 1, 1896; dau• Samuel and Annie (Rains) Snabel [49-989]; m

Mar. 14, 1912, GROVER WALTERS, b Jan. 29, 1892. Moulder; res. Parkerford, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Samuel, b Sept. 14, 1913.

[49-1393] CARRIE SNABEL, b July 21, 1894; dam Samuel and Annie (Hains) Snabel [49-989]; in June 29, 1916, WELLINGTON WENTZEL, b July 21, 1898. Laborer; res. Parkerford, Pa. (1920.) Children (2):

  1. Wellington, b May 20, 1917.
  2. Carrie, b 18, 1919.

[49-1395] HARVEY MOYER, b Apr. 12, 1887; 8 Edwin and Mary Ann (Snabel) Moyer [49-990]; rn May 18, 1907, EMMA NESTER, b Dec. 6, 1887; dau William and Caroline (Zest) Nester. Laborer; res. Eshbach, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Paul, b 13, 1908; d Apr. 11, 1911.
  2. Elwood, b 26, 1910.
  3. Alverta, b Apr. 5, 1916.
  4. Dorsey, b July 31, 1918.
  5. Myrtle, b Feb. 11, 1920.

[49-1397] MINNIE EDDINGER, b Aug. 28, 1894; dau Frank C. and Lilly (Endy) Eddinger [49-9921.; m DANIEL BURKERT, b June 9, 1889; s Jonathan Y. and Alice (Guldin) Burkert. Manager of Sanitary Co. of America; res. East Greenville, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Alma, b 16, 1913; d Mar. 2, 1913.
  2. Margaret Alverda, b 14, 1914.
  3. Harold Franklin, b 2, 1919.

[49-1398] LULU EDDINGER, b Apr. 24, 1899; dau Frank C. and Lilly (Endy) Eddinger [49-992]; m

Oct. 23, 1915, HARRIS R. BAUS, b Nov. 17, 1892; s David F. and Mary (Reichert) Baus. Trimmer of

caskets; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

- 1. Russell David, b Feb. 11, 1917.

  1. Lillian Mary, b Oct. 12, 1918.

 

846                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1399] NORMAN E. SEYLER, b Oct. 23, 1893; s Henry B. and Kate B. (Endy) Seyler [49­993]; m Mar. 24, 1915, BESSIE DENTZER, b Jan. 8, 1894; dau William F. and Lillian (Knipe) Dent-zer. Manager of hardware store; res. 532 North 10th St., Reading, Pa. No issue. (1920.)

[49-1401] HARVEY S. MEST, b Oct. 7, 1888; s Samuel and Elvina (Swavely) Mest [49-994]; m

Dec. 9, 1911, SALLIE HAAS, b Nov. 28, 1878; dau___ and Emma (Swavely) Haas. Motorman;
res. 1502 North 10th St., Reading, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Charlotte, b July 9, 1912; d 4, 1913.
  2. Leroy, b 13, 1915.
  3. Vera, b 14, 1920.

[49-1403] WILMER S. MEST, b Dec. 9, 1893; s Samuel and Elvina (Swavely) Mest [49-994]; in Feb. 3, 1912, LIZZIE STAUFFER, b June 3, 1891; dau Henry and Mary (Fronheiser) Stauffer. Cigar maker; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (2):

  1. Lillian, b 26, 1912.
  2. Lawrence, b May 3, 1914.

[49-1404] JENNIE CHARLOTTE LEESER, b May 6, 1889; dau Morris E. and Laura L. (Gery) Leeser [49-995a]; m EDWIN D. ECK, b July 26, 1889; s Samuel G. and Malinda (Deysher) Eck. Res. 60 Wilder St., Aurora, Ill. (1919.)

One child: Ruth Marion, b May 16, 1912.

[49-1408] FLORENCE M. ESHBACH, b Mar. 5, 1900; dau Oswin and Catharine A. (Leeser) Eshbach [49-998]; m May 20, 1915, HAROLD W. FAVINGER, b Apr. 3, 1894; s William and Rena (March) Favinger. Military Service; res. 439 Pearl St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Ellen Virginia, b 13, 1915.
  2. Douglas Blair, b Oct. 2, 1916; d 25, 1918.
  3. Rena Cathrine, b Oct. 27, 1917; d July 11, 1918.
  4. Robert Gerald, b Mar. 19, 1919.

[49-1409] CARRIE E. HARING, b Apr. 17, 1887; dau Samuel and Annie M. (Endy) Haring [49-999]; m Sept. 29, 1906, CHARLES LEVI HASSLER, b Jan. 9, 1884; s Daniel M. and Emma A. (Ranck) Hassler. Laborer; res. Boyertown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Eva Mae, b Dec. 10, 1910.

[49-1410] ELMER HARING, b June 23, 1890; s Samuel and Annie M. (Endy) Haring [49-999]; m Dec. 24, 1914, SARA A. D. REESER, b Dec. 9, 1880; dau Jarius H. and Barbara L. (Drumheller) Reeser. Farmer; res. Yellow House, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1412] ELSIE M. LEVENGOOD, b Apr. 11, 1898; dau Elmer E. and Lizzie (Endy) Levengood [49-1001]; m Dec. 12, 1914, JAMES WELDEN GERHART, b June 30, 1896; s James Adam and Millie (Yerger) Gerhart. Baker; res. 630 Spruce St., Pottstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Leonard E., b May 25, 1915.

[49-1418] HENRY HARRISON PYOTT, b Feb. 11, 1892; s Harry H. and Margaret (Focht) Pyott [49-1017]; m Dec. 26, 1914, EVA MAY SPOHN, b Nov. 2, 1894; dau William F. and Ellen J. (Mest) Spohn. Mechanical engineer; res. 818 Pear St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

[49-1419] CLINTON FOCHT PYOTT, b Jan. 16, 1894; s Harry H. and Margaret (Focht) Pyott [49-1017]; in Feb. 28, 1920, MIRIAM E. ERB, b Aug. 12, 1899; dau Allen M. and Annie T. (Ehst) Erb. Machinist; res. 1115 Green St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Mary Lenore, b July 7, 1920.

[49-1420] MARY ALICE PYOTT, b Jan. 3, 1897; dau Harry H. and Margaret (Focht) Pyott [49-1017]; m Aug. 7, 1920, EARL D. G. ENGLER, b June 23, 1896; s George and Emma (Fahler) Engler. Steam fitter; res. 1115 Green St., Allentown, Pa. (1920.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES            847

[49-1421] CHARLES E. LEVENGOOD, b Feb. 25, 1881; s William S. and Emma H. (Moyer) Levengood [49-1052]; m Jan. 25, 1906, ELIZABETH WYLIE, b Dec. 13, 1882; dau Alexander and Ellen J. (Snyder) Wylie. Car repairer; res. Kutztown, Pa. (1920.)

Children (12):

  1. Lillian Y., b June 2, 1907; d 7, 1920.
  2. William Alexander, b Sept. 25, 1908; d 7, 1910.
  3. Robert Ethelbert, b Sept. 26, 1909; d 21, 1910.
  4. George Harry, b Sept. 8, 1910; d 10, 1910.
  5. Herbert Arlington, b 18, 1912.

5. Hazel Mame, b Feb. 1,

1913; d Sept. 9, 1913.

6. Gordon Harry, b Mar.

31,

1914.

 

7. Roselyn Emma, b July

8,

1915; d Jan. 2,

1916.

8. Bertram Wylie, b Aug.

8,

1917.

 

  1. Arrita Sarah, b Oct. 11, 1918; d June 11, 1918.
  2. Richard Winfield, b Nov. 6, 1919.
  3. Walter Randolph, b Nov. 30, 1920.

[49-1422] CHARLES G. RHOADS, b Sept. 21, 1880; s Mayberry A. and Mary A. (Schaffer) Rhoads [49-313]; m Apr. 1, 1905, LILLIE L. LEVENGOOD, b June 26, 1882; dau William S. and Emma H. (Moyer) Levengood [49-1052]. Farmer; res. R. F. D., Douglassville, Pa. (1921.)

Children (7):

  1. Irvin M., b 28, 1906; d May 4, 1906.
  2. Lillie I., b 13, 1907.
  3. Edgar K., b 31, 1909.
  4. Harvey N., b Dec. 1, 1911.
  5. William L., b Apr. 15, 1913.
  6. Amelia L., b 15, 1915.
  7. Nellie A., b 10, 1920.

[49-1423] LOTTIE A. LEVENGOOD, b Aug. 8, 1885; dau William S. and Emma H. (Moyer) Levengood [49-1052]; m Sept. 25, 1909, MARK THOMAS DARRAH, b May 16, 1881; .s Effinger M. and Rosa E. (Schearer) Darrah. Farm laborer; res. Earlville, Pa. (1921.)

Children (4):

  1. Eva Marcella, b 1, 1911.
  2. Rosa Emma Viola, b June 27, 1913.
  3. Mahretta Victoria, b Oct. 29, 1915.
  4. Mark Thomas, b May 7, 1920.

[49-1425] SALLIE A. LEVENGOOD, b Nov. 15, 1890; dau William S. and Emma H. (Moyer) Levengood [49-1052]; m AARON F. SIMON. Res. 1131 Green St., Reading, Pa. (1921.)

Children (3):

  1. Charles R., b Apr. 21, 1911.
  2. Aaron F., b 10, 1912; d Mar. 19, 1916.
  3. Virginia Mae, b 16, 1913; d Apr. 16, 1913.

[49-1427] MARY RAHN, b Nov. 13, 1894; dau Charles and Katie (Breitenstein) Rahn [49-1063]; m Dec. 25, 1917, DR. CHARLES YOCOM, b Sept. 7, 1884; s Daniel and Valeria (Rahn) Yocom. Res. Douglassville, Pa. Physician. (1921.)

(Is this the same Charles Yocom as in family [43-135.1]? See [43-36]. Editor.)

One child: Charles A., b Sept. 28, 1918.

[49-1428] MARY S. LADLEY, b Nov. 25, 1901; dau Monroe and Susan (Rahn) Ladley [49-1066]; m Sept. 17, 1920, JOHN J. LONG, b Aug. 10, 1897; s Robert and Mary (Keim) Long. Driver; res. 1213 W. Cambria St., Phila., Pa. No issue. (1921.)

[49-1431] HARRY M. MOYER, b Oct. 7, 1894; s Wilson C. and Grace (Williams) Moyer [49-1086]; m ALICE McDONALD. Res. Geneva, N. Y. (1919.)

 

848                    GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES Children (2):

  1. Wilson Donald, b 20, 1917.
  2. Harry Morgan, b May 31, 1919.

[49-1432] MILDRED IRENE MYERS, b Feb. 26, 1899; dau Charles B. and Mina E. (Hartranft) Myers [49-1108]; m Sept. 10, 1918, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS EPLER, b Aug. 17, 1899; s William F. and Ida (Bummersbach) Epler. U. S. Army; res. 311 Walnut St., Williamsport, Pa. (1918.)

[49-1433] MABEL MAY SPAHR, b Nov. 30, 1884; dau John B. and Maria S. (Hartranft) Spahr [49-1135]; m ELAM S. ZIMMERMAN; s Isaac and Barbara (Summey) Zimmerman. Res. Man-heim, Pa. (1920.)

One child: Viola Spahr.

[49-1434] NORA VIOLA SPAHR, b Apr. 30, 1887; dau John B. and Maria S. (Hartranft) Spahr [49-1135]; m Dec. 2, 1906, HARRY ADAIR, b Jan. 10, 1881; s John B. and Esther (Metzger) Adair. Farmer; res. Manheim, Pa. (1920.)

Children (5):

  1. Helen Marie, b 12, 1907.
  2. John Clarence, b May 24, 1910.
  3. Elmer Vincent, b 12, 1912.
  4. Esther Mae, b Feb. 14, 1916.
  5. Laura Viola, b Dec. 21, 1919.

[49-1435] EDNA NAOMA SPAHR, b Aug. 6, 1888; dau John B. and Maria S. (Hartranft) Spahr [49-1135]; m Oct. 24, 1911, JACOB R. CARPER, b Nov. 13, 1887; s Henry K. and Anna (Reist) Car­per. Farmer; res. Manheim, Pa. (1920.)

Children (4):

  1. Harry, b Sept. 3, 1913.
  2. Clarence S., b Nov. 30, 1914.
  3. Edith Mae, b Oct. 5, 1917.
  4. Wilbert, b June 17, 1919.

[49-1436] J. FRANCIS SPAHR, b Sept. 8, 1890; s John B. and Maria S. (Hartranft) Spahr [49­1135]; m ELIZABETH BENDER, b June 25, 1893; dau J. S. and Marie (Andes) Bender. Farmer; res.

  1. D. 3, Lititz, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1437] ELMER V. SPAHR, b Aug. 22, 1894; s John B. and Maria S. (Hartranft) Spahr [49­1135]; m Nov. 7, 1918, ANNA M. HEAGY, b July 29, 1897; dau Frank R. and Maria Y. (Becker) Heagy. Farmer; res. R. D. 3, Lancaster, Pa. (1921.)

One child: John Franklin, b Jan. 26, 1920; d Jan. 26, 1920.

[49-1439] EZRA H. DALEY, b Nov. 11, 1881; s Charles N. and Sevilla (Hartranft) Daly [49-1136]; m Feb. 22, 1906, EDITH NORVAL, b Dec. 11, 1884; dau Cornelius W. and Angeline (Groom) Norval. Farmer; res. London Mills, Ill. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Norval E., b May 26, 1908.
  2. Oliver Merril, b 20, 1909.
  3. Charles Kenneth, b 14, 1913.

[49-1440] ANNA M. DALY, b Oct. 29, 1883; dau Charles N. and Sevilla (Hartranft) Daly [49-1136]; m Jan. 3, 1910, JOHN WILSON NORVAL, b Apr. 24, 1877; s Cornelius W. and Angeline (Groom) Norval. Farmer; res. Fairview, Ill. (1919.)

One child: Mildred Ardell, h Dec. 11, 1912.

[49-1441] MARY EMMA HARTRANFT, b May 1, 1890; dau Henry L. and Addie M. (Sprecher) Hartranft [49-1137]; m June 4, 1908, REV. HERMAN GEARY SNYDER, b Aug. 17, 1882; s Samuel

  1. and Katie B. (Stitzell) Snyder. Minister of Reformed Church; res. Hawthorn, Pa. (1919.)

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                                                            849

Children (4):

  1. Addie Kathryn, b 21, 1909.
  2. Mary Gladys, b 9, 1911.
  3. Freda May, b Oct. 14, 1912.
  4. Samuel Hartranft, b Feb. 22, 1914.

[49-1442] MONROE M. HUFFORD, b May 9, 1893; s Albert K. and Amanda (Meiskey) Hufford [49-1144]; m Oct. 27, 1913, BELLVA L. L. BRUBAKER, b Sept. 4, 1895; dau Simon D. and Emma E. (Stohler) Brubaker. Draftsman; res. Lincoln, Pa. (1921.)

Children (2):

  1. Deborah Fay, b Nov. 29, 1914; d 29, 1914.
  2. Albert Corson, b Jan. 19, 1916.

[49-1443] FLORENCE IRENE HUFFORD, b July 12, 1895; dau Albert K. and Amanda (Meiskey) Hufford [49-1144]; m June 20, 1914, HARVEY SHIFFLER, b Sept. 9, 1881; s Albert H. and Cassie (Meek) Shinier. Butcher; res. Lincoln, Pa. (1921.)

Children (5):

  1. Lillian Esther, b Jan. 15, 1915.
  2. Enetta Marie, b May 6, 1916.
  3. Alberta Mae, July 28, 1917.
  4. Carl Monroe, b 8, 1919; d Dee. 2, 1919.
  5. Calvin Charles, b Dec. 31, 1920.

[49-1444] CORA A. WEIT, b Nov. 16, 1877: dau Nathaniel K. and Emma (Hartranft) Weit [49­1145]; m Jan. 3, 1899, ISAAC B. HOOVER, b Mar. 21, 1873. Carpenter; res. 715 N. Queen St., Lan­caster, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Bertha M., b Apr. 21, 1900.

[49-1445] PHARES J. WEIT, b Nov. 6, 1879; s Nathaniel K. and Emma (Hartranft) Weit [49­1145] ; m Oct. 6, 1902, MARY P. SHOEMAKER, h Apr. 10, 1884; day Anderson and Lizzie Shoemaker. Farmer; res. R. D. 1, Lititz, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Alvin Newton, b 6, 1903; d May 20, 1903.
  2. Elmer Henry, b June 6, 1904.
  3. Carrie May, b 24, 1910.

[49-1446] HARVEY F. WEIT, b Mar. 20, 1885; s Nathaniel K. and Emma (Hartranft) Weit [49-1145]; in Dec. 19, 1909, MABEL KILHEFNER SNADER, b Nov. 27, 1889; dau Abram Powell and Sallie (Kilhefner) Snader. Telegraph operator and gauger for Standard Oil Co.; res. Akron, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Austin Randolph, b Oct. 13, 1914.

[49-1447] JOHN H. WEIT, b 1877; s Edwin and Lizzie (Hartranft) Weit [49-1147]; m Sept. 7, 1901, MARY E. WALTERS, b Dec. 11, 1879; dau George and Eliza (Rhoads) Walters [49-1178]. Fireman; res. 1524 Catherine St., Harrisburg, Pa. (1919.)

Children (9):

  1. Edward C., b Dec. 31, 1898.
  2. Susan F., b May 4, 1901.
  3. Walter J., b July 19, 1904.
  4. Clarence, b Oct. 6, 1906.
  5. Mildred, b Aug. 5, 1909; d 1, 1909.
  6. George E., b 11, 1911.
  7. Alice K., b 18, ________
  8. Charles E., b 29, _______
  9. Kenneth M., b 1, _________ ; d July 25, 1919.

 

850                             GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1448] EMERENTIA ULRICH, b Jan. 23, 1886; dau George A. and Kate B. (Hartranft) Ul­rich [49-1149]; m Feb. 14. 1903, FRED R. STEPHAN, b Jan. 21, 1882; d Sept. 24, 1917. Coal and lumber dealer; res. Ephrata, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Irene Mae, b May 6, 1903.
  2. Alvertia U., b May 7, 1905; d June 19, 1905.
  3. Esta U., b 17, 1906.

[49-1449] MARTIN H. ULRICH, b Oct. 2, 1887; s George A. and Kate B. (Hartranft) Ulrich [49-1149]; in Oct. 2, 1909, LILLIAN E. HOKE, b Apr. 21, 1892; dau David C. and Clara H. (Smith) Hoke. Carpenter; res. Robesonia, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1450] MARY SUSAN BURKHOLDER, b Oct. 2, 1890; dau John S. and Leah (Hartranft) Burkholder [49-1151]; m Nov. 19, 1910, HOMER WESTFALL BURKEY, b Jan. 16, 1887; d May 16, 1918; s Albert and Florence A. (Charles) Burkey. Boss carpenter; res. 819 S. Market St., Elizabeth­town, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Roy Clayton, b 26, 1911; d Mar. 7, 1911.
  2. Blanche Irene, b Mar. 26, 1913.
  3. Daisy Florence, b July 9, 1914.

[49-1451] ANNIE AMANDA BURKHOLDER, b Sept. 26, 1894; dau John S. and Leah (Hartranft) Burkholder [49-1151]; m Jan. 20, 1917, RALPH LESTER SPOTTS, b Nov. 16, 1895. Farmer; res. Akron, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Edwin B., b Feb. 16, 1919.

[49-1452] FLORENCE MAY SEIBEL, b Aug. 30, 1898; dau Leonard S. and Mary A. (Weaver) Seibel [49-1163]; m Aug. 10, 1918, REUBEN W. AUKER, b May 5, 1902; s David W. and Elizabeth (Wenger) Auker. Farmer; res. Ephrata, R. D. 3, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1457] GEORGE R. ENCK, b Jan. 15, 1878; s George and Elizabeth (Reed) Enck [49-1173]; m Feb. 18, 1905, EMMA S. DITZLER, b Aug. 29, 1886; dau William W. and Rebecca (Sartor) Ditzler. Farmer; res. Hopeland, R. D., Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Elva, b July 25, 1905.
  2. Verna D., b 29, 1907.

[49-1458] JAMES R. ENCK, b Aug. 8, 1881; s George and Elizabeth (Reed) Enck [49-1173] m Aug. 5, 1905, SADIE MAY RUTH, b Mar. 18, 1888; dau William R. and Alice B. (Long) Ruth. Cigar maker; res. Hopeland, Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Ella Ruth, b Feb. 13, 1906.
  2. Mary Elizabeth, b 13, 1912.

[49-1465] SUSAN R. WALTERS, b Mar. 23, 1892; dau George and Eliza (Rhoads) Walters [49­1178]; m Feb. 18, 1908, JOHN F. FOX, b Dec. 20, 1885; s Harry E. and Sarah E. (Michlich) Fox. Pipe fitter; res. Harrisburg, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Harry E., b July 8, 1908.
  2. John F., b May 28, 1910.
  3. Esther M., b May 17, 1912.
  4. Charles E., b Apr. 14, 1915.
  5. Frank , b Sept. 28, 1917.
  6. Verna G., b 20, 1919.

[49-1468] HENRY FREDERICK WEBER, b Feb. 4, 1894; s Frederick H. and Matilda (Rhoads) Weber [49-1180]; m Nov. 9, 1916, MARY ANNA CARPENTER, b July 20, 1900; dau Milton and Susanna (Rhoads) Carpenter [49-1182]. Railroad man; res. Hummelstown, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Robert Henry, b June 28, 1917.

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES           851

[49-1469] LEON CARPENTER, b Nov. 2, 1892; s Milton G. and Susanna (Rhoads) Carpenter [49-1182]; m Mar. 31, 1917, MAY G. DEMMY, b May 21, 1899; dau Rolandus and Ida (Grube) Demmy. Blacksmith; res. Lititz, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Richard, b Sept. 29, 1918.

[49-1471] CLARA M. RHOADS, b Jan. 2, 1881; dau John H. and Annie E. (Hensel) Rhoads [49­1184]; m Mar. 12, 1919, THOMAS S. WHEELER, b May 22, 1862; s Theodore and Jane A. (Chap­man) Wheeler. Retired; res. R. D. 21, Winthrop, Maine. No issue. (1919.)

Clara Rhoads Wheeler graduated from the Training School for Nurses at Plainfield, N. J., class of 1903, taking surgical and slum work in New York, and she afterward specialized in surgery, devoting about sixteen years active work to her profession and traveling throughout the United States.

[49-1472] HARVEY H. RHOADS, b Aug. 14, 1882; s John H. and Annie E. (Hensel) Rhoads [49-1184]; m Mar. 17, 1905, ELIZABETH REED, b Dec. 17, 1883; dau Daniel F. and Cathrine (Retz) Reed. Life insurance agent; res. 515 Chestnut St., Shamokin, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Eva E., b Oct. 13, 1906.
  2. Carlton L., b Mar. 4, 1908.
  3. Hazel C., b July 23, 1910.

[49-1473] H. JOHN RHOADS, b Mar. 15, 1888; s John H. and Annie E. (Hensel) Rhoads [49­1184]; m TERESA LEIB, b Nov. 25, 1891; dau Frank and Josephine (Nickel) Leib. Painter and dec­orator; res. 1609 Chestnut St., Shamokin, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Thelma L., b June 21, 1912.
  2. Theresa B., b 29, 1914.
  3. John R., b Oct. 8, 1916.

[49-1474] FLORENCE E. RHOADS, b Feb. 21, 1886; dau John H. and Annie E. (Hensel) Rhoads [49-1184]; m Aug. 12, 1906, CALVIN BERKHEISER, b June 12, 1883. Railroader; res. 1600 Arch St., Shamokin, Pa. (1920.)

Children (3):

  1. Robert Allan, b 2, 1910.
  2. Madaleine Faye, b June 9, 1913.
  3. Bernice Elizabeth, b 7, 1917.

[49-1475] JOHN B. HARTRANFT, b May 20, 1882; s Thomas J. and Alice N. (Bingaman) Hart-ranft [49-1185]; m ESTHER PFLUM. Res. 550 Cedar St., Reading, Pa. [Family Bible Records.] [No further data.]

Children (2):

  • Mildred, 2. Sarah.

[49-1476] URIAS F. HARTRANFT, b Feb. 23, 1889; s Thomas J. and Alice N. (Bingaman) Hart-ranft [49-1185]; m Nov. 5, 1910, ELIZABETH WEAND, b Oct. 5, 1889; dau Henry J. and Annie E. (Bellman) Weand. Box maker; res. 937 Greenwich St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Russell, b 11, 1911.
  2. Carlton, b Mar. 12, 1915.
  3. Anna, b 15, 1917.
  4. Mary, b 20, 1918.

[49-1477] PAUL A..HARTRANFT, b Dec. 18, 1892; s Simon P. and Harriette (Clair) Hartranft [49-1186]; m Nov. 5, 1910, BARBARA EINSMINGER. Carpenter; res. 535 South 11th St., Reading Pa. (1919.)

Children (2):

  1. Paul R., b Aug. 25, 1911.
  2. Esther M.. b July 15. 1913.

 

852                                  GENEALOGICAL. RECORD OF THE SCH\VENKFELDER FAMILIES

[49-1478] HARRY T. J. HARTRANFT, b June 25, 1897; s Simon P. and Harriette (Clair) Hart-ranft [49-1186]; m May 29, 1915, VALERIA ECKROTH, b Feb. 15, 1898; dau George M. and Rebecca (Delp) Eckroth. Skilled laborer; res. 1261 Cotton St., Reading, Pa. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Harry Clair, b 7, 1916.
  2. William Simon, b Apr. 15, 1917.
  3. Franklin Peter, b 17, 1918.

[49-1479] PAULINE ELIZABETH HOLSTEIN, b Mar. 5, 1894; dau Monroe E. and Salinda (Eberly) Holstein [49-1197]; in Oct. 1, 1917, CAPT. JOHN DOHNER BOGER, M. D., b Mar. 10, 1889; s John D. and Lydia (Dohner) Boger. Physician and surgeon; res. Richland, Pa. John D. Boger was a captain in the World War. (1919.)

[49-1481] WILLIAM H. FOLTZ, b Oct. 6, 1893; s William and Kate (Hirneisen) Foltz [49-1205]; in July 25, 1913, EMMA S. HECK, b Apr. 6, 1896; dau John Z. and Sallie A. (MeCellhenney) Heck. Res. Talmage, Pa. (1919.)

Children (4):

  1. Amy •Ella, b 6, 1913.
  2. Levi H., b July 16, 1915.
  3. Eva Elaine, b 8, 1917.
  4. Roland William, b 14, 1919.

[49-1488] BERTHA GETZ, b Dec. 26, 1892; dau John and Salinda (Hirneisen) Getz [49-1206]; m Dec. 14, 1912, EDWIN USNER PANNABECKER, b Mar. 29, 1893; s Henry and Katie (Usner) Pannabecker. Cigar maker; res. Schoeneck, Pa. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1490] SAMUEL HAUCK, b Apr. 15, 1893; s Andrew and Lydia (Wieland) Hauck [49-1211]; m Oct. 31, 1914, ADA HAGY, b Feb. 10, 1892; dau Jeremiah and Fianna (Tartman) Hagy. Farmer; res. Stevens, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Helen H., b Dec. 10, 1916.

[49-1491] LIZZIE H. HARTING, b Sept. 13, 1889; dau Lemon K. and Mary (Hauck) Harting [49-1212]; m JAMES PANNEBECKER, b May 28, 1886; s Absalom and Mary (Ulrich) Pannebecker. Denver, Pa. (1920.)

Children (6):

  1. Eva George, b 8, 1909.
  2. Mary C., b July 9, 1911.
  3. Clarence L., b June 12, 1913.
  4. Lester N., b May 15, 1915.
  5. Elmer L., b 6, 1916.
  6. Norman L., b July 11. 1919.

[49-4492] KATIE H. HARTING, b Dec. 11, 1895; dau Lemon K. and Mary (Hauck) Harting [49­1212]; m July 18, 1914, STEPHEN R. WENRICH, b Feb. 1, 1890; s Richard and Rebecca (Root) Wenrich. Farmer and cigar maker; res. Denver, R. D. 2, Pa. (1919.)

One child: Virginia, b May 24, 1917.

[49-1494] HARRY L. HAUCK, b Sept. 10, 1895; s Phares E. and Susan S. (Leisy) Hauck [49-1213]; m Nov. 21, 1918, FRANCES M. HASKIN, b Dec. 1, 1899; dau Fred C. and Prue A. (Fuller) Haskin. Rotary pressman; res. 2018 Corning Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. No issue. (1919.)

[49-1495] ISAAC V. EICHELBERGER, b July 2, 1885; s John R. and Emma (Lantz) Eichelberger [49-1226]; m July 3, 1906, TECKLA ERICKSON, b Aug., 1886, dau Charles and Lena (Smith) Erick­son. Farmer; res. Montevideo, Minn. (1919.)

Children (5):

  1. Edith Adra, b July 13, 1907.
  2. LeRoy Isaac, b July 26, 1909.

 

PLATE 93

A Jug made by George Heebner [74-7a].
(Courtesy of Samuel T. Freeman & Co. of Phila.)

 

PLATE 94

 

Henry J. Stager [74-329a].
Founder of "Camp News."
(Courtesy of "Camp News.")

 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES                    853

  1. Earl John, b May 14, 1911.
  2. Harold Charles, b 20, 1913.
  3. Vera Emma, b Mar. 15, 1917.

[49-1496] EZRA E. EICHELBERGER, 5 Apr. 30, 1887; s John R. and Emma (Lantz) Eichelberger [49-1226]; m June 15, 1910, ELIZABETH JUNGELS, b Sept. 5, 1887; dau Peter and Emma (Dreyfus) Jungels. Farmer; res. Lemont, Ill. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Raymond, b 21, 1911.
  2. Evelyn, b 25, 1915.
  3. Alice, b 4, 1917.

[49-1498] OSCAR V. EICHELBERGER, b Oct. 28, 1893; s John R. and Emma (Lantz) Eichel-berger [49-1226]; m Jan. 25, 1917, ELSIE A. ROTT, b Oct. 24, 1894; dau Frank and Augusta (Garling) Rott. Farmer; res. Naperville, Ill. (1919.)

One child: Arthur H., b Nov. 26, 1917.

[49-1499] CARRIE MAE EICHELBERGER, b May 29, 1889; dau Abraham and Katie (Sollen-berger) Eichelberger [49-1227]; m Jan. 28, 1913, JOHN SCHUSLER, b Dec. 10, 1886; s Joseph and Sarah (Jones) Schusler. Worker for Wheaton Golf Club; res. Wheaton, Ill., Box 33, R. D. 3. (1919.)

Children (3):

  1. Violet Mae, b 13, 1914.
  2. Kathryn Sarah, b 17, 1915.
  3. Ralph John, b Aug. 31, 1917.

[49-1501a] WILLIAM G. COLBY, b Nov. 26, 1892; d Aug. 5, 1919; s Harry and Virginia E. (Hart-ranft) Colby [49-1238]; m 1915, ELSIE JONES, who died in Honolulu, en route to China.

[49-1501b] WILLIAM G. COLBY, same as above, m 2d time, Mar. 9, 1918, LOUISE STOTTS, b Jan. 11, 1891; dau James U. and Fidelia (McMillian) Stotts. Missionary; res. Tujunga, Cal. (1920.) One child: Virginia Louise, b Mar. 31, 1920.

William G. Colby was a missionary; he took his Bible training at Nyack-on-the-Hudson. In 1915 he married Elsie Jones of Los Angeles and they started to go to China, but she was taken very ill of sea­sickness on the ocean, and died of heart failure while the boat was pulling into port at Honolulu. She was buried there while Mr. Colby proceeded on to China. He spent several months in Central China in language study, and assisted in the office of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, under whose auspices he was working. In November, 1916, he went to the province Kansuh, on the extreme western border of China, where he spent a year in language study after which he was put in charge of the station at Kongchang, a large and almost unworked field. He suffered a great deal of hardship in this field as he was deprived of American associations and American mode of living; but he laid the foundation for ex­cellent work, while pursuing his studies in the Chinese language, and also erecting a home.

In March, 1918, he married Louise Stotts and they went to Kongchang as soon as the war between the North and South subsided sufficiently to make the roads passable. One Sunday morning in July, 1919, Mr. Colby was suddenly taken ill with very severe pains which proved to be neuritis. After suffering severely for a fortnight he died Aug. 5. Mr. Colby was a man of brilliant mental capacity, but was not very robust, dying at the age of twenty-seven. However, he was an indefatigable worker, and it seemed as if his real services had only begun when he was called by the hand of Death. The comment of the chairman of the Mission Board by the side of his grave was "He has in his four years in China accomplished what most of us did in twelve."

His sincerity and devotion to his faith were the big outstanding qualities of his life. He was always generous towards others and frank to admit his own wrong. He was highly appreciated by all with whom he came in contact, and a tribute was paid to his memory by the Governor of the Province, as well as by several other lesser officials.

[49-1502] CHARLES WINFIELD HARTRANFT, b Sept. 30, 1892; s William G. and Virginia B. (Nash) Hartranft [49-1239]; m Mar. 9, 1916, OLLIE PAULIN, b Nov. 27, 1889; dau Frederick C. and Helen (Northsworthy) Paulin. Merchant; res. 1226 Mission St., San Francisco, Cal. (1921.)

 

854                       GENEALOGICAL RECORD OF THE SCHWENKFELDER FAMILIES

Children (2):

  1. Winfield, b Oct. 4, 1917.
  2. Phyllis, b Nov. 20, 1920.

[49-1503] WILLIAM G. HARTRANFT, b Sept. 28, 1896; s William. G. and Virginia B. (Nash) Hart-ranft [49-1239]; m MARCELLA MARTIN, b Jan. 1, 1894; dau John B. Martin. Sales manager with the Duplex Truck Sales Co.; res. 1226 Mission St., San Francisco, Cal. (1921.)

[49-1504] WILLIAM E. MILLER, b Mar. 22, 1900; s William and Katie A. (Beard) Miller [49­1371] ; m Apr. 19, 1919, MARY BURKEY, b Jan. 26, 1900; dau Henry S. and Katie (Ruppert) Burkey. Sign maker; res. 1509 Moss St., Reading, Pa. (1920.1

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