Descendants of Conrad Dieffenbacher: Part Two

 

Generation No. 4

 

37.  THEODORE P. NEWCOMER  was born November 1830 in Pennsylvania.  He married ANNA M. CONNELLY Abt. 1860.  She was born January 1838 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About THEODORE P. NEWCOMER:

Census 1: 1870, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

Census 2: 1880, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

Census 3: 1900, Chicago Ward 32, Cook Co., IL

Occupation: 1870, Dry Goods Merchant

 

More About ANNA M. CONNELLY:

Census 1: 1870, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

Census 2: 1880, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

Census 3: 1900, Chicago Ward 32, Cook Co., IL

     

Children of THEODORE NEWCOMER and ANNA CONNELLY are:

101.            i.    GERTRUDE NEWCOMER, born September 1863, IL.

                  ii.    HORTENSE NEWCOMER, born ca  1864, IL.

 

More About HORTENSE NEWCOMER:

Census 1: 1870, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

Census 2: 1880, Shannon, Carroll Co., IL

 

 

38.  URIAH SILSBY DIEFFENBACH  was born December 07, 1820 in Pennsylvania, and died March 26, 1892.  He married ANA MARIA GRESSLEY.  She was born ca 1815 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About URIAH SILSBY DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 2: 1880, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Occupation: 1860, Farmer

 

More About ANA MARIA GRESSLEY:

Census: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

     

Children of URIAH DIEFFENBACH and ANA GRESSLEY are:

                   i.    CLANCY DIEFFENBACH, born ca  1845, Pennsylvania.

 

More About CLANCY DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

 

                  ii.    SARAH ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1847, Pennsylvania.

 

More About SARAH ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1850, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

 

                 iii.    MARY ADELINE DIEFFENBACH, born ca  1848, Pennsylvania.

                 iv.    AMANDA DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1850, Pennsylvania.

102.           v.    WILLIAM DIEFFENBACH, born ca  1856, Pennsylvania.

 

 

39.  HENRIETTA A. DIEFFENBACH was born November 1826 in Pennsylvania.  She married SAMUEL BARTO ca 1851, son of SAMUEL BARTO.  He was born December 1830 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About HENRIETTA A. DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1850, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 2: 1860, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Census 3: 1880, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

 

More About SAMUEL BARTO:

Census 1: 1860, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Census 2: 1880, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Census 3: 1900, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

     

Children of HENRIETTA DIEFFENBACH and SAMUEL BARTO are:

                   i.    WILLIAM D. BARTO, born ca  1853, Pennsylvania.

 

More About WILLIAM D. BARTO:

Census 1: 1860, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Census 2: 1880, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

 

                  ii.    FRANCES C. BARTO, born ca 1858, Pennsylvania.

 

More About FRANCES C. BARTO:

Census: 1860, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

 

                 iii.    ALPHEUS BARTO, born ca  April 1860, Pennsylvania.

 

More About ALPHEUS BARTO:

Census: 1860, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

 

103.          iv.    ELMER BARTO, born March 1862, Pennsylvania.

 

 

40.  CHARLES L. DIEFFENBACH was born ca 1833 in Pennsylvania, and died between 1880 - 1900.  He married MATILDA STEWART FARNSWORTH January 14, 1855, daughter of HENRY FARNSWORTH and CATHERINE ANDREWS.  She was born March 17, 1834 in Watson, Lycoming Co., PA.

 

More About CHARLES L. DIEFFENBACH:

Burial: Clairon, PA

Census 1: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 2: 1870, Butler, Butler, PA

Census 3: 1880, Clairon, PA

Occupation: 1870, Grocer

 

More About MATILDA STEWART FARNSWORTH:

Census 1: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 2: 1900, Clairon, PA (widow)

     

Children of CHARLES DIEFFENBACH and MATILDA FARNSWORTH are:

                   i.    CATHERINE C. DIEFFENBACH, born ca  1858.

 

More About CATHERINE C. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1860, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

 

104.           ii.    INEZ H. DIEFFENBACH, born July 1860, Pennsylvania.

105.          iii.    ORION F. DIEFFENBACH, born August 1867, Pennsylvania.

                 iv.    LLOYD E. DIEFFENBACH, born September 1872, Pennsylvania; married MILDRED ?; born May 1877, Pennsylvania.

 

More About LLOYD E. DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1880, Clairon, PA

Census 2: 1900, Clairon, PA

 

                  v.    MAUD (MAZIE) DIEFFENBACH, born April 1880.

 

More About MAUD (MAZIE) DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1880, Clairon, PA

Census 2: 1900, Clairon, PA

 

 

41.  SARAH C. DIEFFENBACH  was born January 26, 1835 in Pennsylvania.  She married WILLIAM D. BUSER ca 1856.  He was born February 1831 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About SARAH C. DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1850, Porter, Lycoming, PA

Census 2: 1880, Salladasburg, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 3: 1900, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA

 

More About WILLIAM D. BUSER:

Census: 1880, Salladasburg, Lycoming Co., PA

Occupation 1: 1880, Merchant

Occupation 2: 1900, Merchant

     

Children of SARAH DIEFFENBACH and WILLIAM BUSER are:

                   i.    ALMA A. BUSER, born ca 1859, Pennsylvania.

                  ii.    WELDON F. BUSER, born ca 1864, Pennsylvania.

                 iii.    MAGGIE BUSER, born ca 1873, Pennsylvania.

 

 

42.  SALINE DIEFFENBACH  was born ca 1837 in Pennsylvania.  She married MASON D. PRATT.  He was born ca. 1824 in Vermont.

 

More About SALINE DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1850, Porter, Lycoming, PA

Census 2: 1870, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

Census 3: 1880, Henry , Georgia

 

More About MASON D. PRATT:

Census: 1870, Piatt Twp., Lycoming, PA

     

Child of SALINE DIEFFENBACH and MASON PRATT is:

                   i.    WILLIAM B. PRATT, born ca 1866, Pennsylvania.

 

 

43.  SALOME E. DIEFFENBACH  was born December 1838 in Pennsylvania.  She married FREDERICK FETTER.  He was born ca 1833 in NY.

 

More About SALOME E. DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1850, Porter, Lycoming, PA

Census 2: 1870, Mifflin, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 3: 1880, Salladasburg, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 4: 1900, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., PA

 

More About FREDERICK FETTER:

Census: 1920, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., PA

     

Children of SALOME DIEFFENBACH and FREDERICK FETTER are:

                   i.    WILLIAM A. FETTER, born ca 1864.

106.           ii.    AUDELLA FETTER, born September 1869, Pennsylvania; died November 24, 1944.

107.          iii.    FLOYD FETTER, born April 1881, Pennsylvania; died February 06, 1943.

 

 

44.  AMOS JOHN RANCK was born October 03, 1820 in White Deer, Union Co., PA, and died 1895 in Cottonwood Co., Minnesota.  He married SARAH H. MEEKS 1843 in Loganport, Cass Co., IN.  She was born October 23, 1823 in Augusta, Hampshire Co., WV, and died June 12, 1914 in Cottonwood Co., Minnesota.

 

Children of AMOS RANCK and SARAH MEEKS are:

                   i.    JOHN W. RANK, born September 18, 1844, Indiana; died March 15, 1934; married SARAH ANN GOSS; born 1845; died 1920.

108.           ii.    NANCY CATHERINE RANK, born August 12, 1846, Indiana; died February 15, 1930, Cottonwood Co., Minnesota.

109.          iii.    MARY JANE RANK, born January 04, 1849, Rochester, Fulton Co., IN; died November 28, 1895.

110.          iv.    SARAH ELIZABETH RANK, born October 06, 1851; died April 1946.

                  v.    AMOS MINOR RANK, born 1854.

111.          vi.    SAMUEL LINCOLN RANK, born April 04, 1859, Rochester, Fulton Co., IN; died March 15, 1937.

                vii.    ELMER E. RANK, born November 11, 1861; died June 05, 1948; married CAROLINE LARSON; born April 02, 1865; died January 12, 1923.

 

 

45.  WILLIAM JOHN RANCK  was born August 14, 1824 in Lycoming Co., PA, and died March 26, 1906 in Dover Twp., Olstead Co., MN.  He married ELIZABETH JANE DONALDSON February 06, 1846 in Noble Twp., Walbash Co., IN, daughter of WILLIAM DONALDSON and MARGARET JACKSON.  She was born December 25, 1829 in Strington Twp., Walbash Co., IN, and died November 30, 1895 in Dover Twp., Olstead Co., MN.

     

Children of WILLIAM RANCK and ELIZABETH DONALDSON are:

                   i.    SARAH MARGARET RANCK, born January 15, 1847; died July 07, 1914.

                  ii.    SAMUEL ADDISON RANCK, born January 15, 1847; died. July 07, 1929.

                 iii.    GEORGE DONALDSON RANCK, born December 27, 1852.

                 iv.    MARY LYDIA RANCK, born January 21, 1855; died October 04, 1923.

                  v.    THOMAS BEECHER RANCK, born August 15, 1857; died February 03, 1925.

                 vi.    ELMER ELLSWORTH RANCK, born October 10, 1860; died ca 1864; married LUVA LIBBY; born ca  1864.

                vii.    CORA I. RANCK, born April 18, 1863; died December 06, 1863.

               viii.    BERTHA JANE RANCK, born January 31, 1865; died January 27, 1947.

                 ix.    FRANK WILLIAM RANCK, born November 01, 1867.

                  x.    CARRIE BELL RANCK, born November 15, 1871; died November 15, 1872.

 

 

46.  HENRY E FOLLMER  was born 1826 in Pennsylvania, and died 1881.  He married ELLEN RUCKMAN.  She was born 1832, and died 1892.

 

More About HENRY E. FOLLMER:

Census 1: 1850, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1860, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

Census 3: 1870, White Deer, Union Co., PA

Census 4: 1880, White Deer, Union Co., PA

 

More About ELLEN RUCKMAN:

Census: 1850, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

     

Children of HENRY FOLLMER and ELLEN RUCKMAN are:

                   i.    WILLIAM FOLLMER, born ca 1856, Pennsylvania.

 

More About WILLIAM FOLLMER:

Census: 1860, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

 

                  ii.    IDA M. FOLLMER, born ca  1859, Pennsylvania.

 

More About IDA M. FOLLMER:

Census: 1860, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

 

                 iii.    SARAH E. FOLLMER, born ca 1862; married AMOS BLOOM.

                 iv.    REBECCA J. FOLLMER, born ca 1866.

                  v.    ELIZABETH FOLLMER, born ca  1869.

 

 

47.  PHILIP LONG DIEFFENBACHER  was born ca 1830 in Pennsylvania, and died January 29, 1905.  He married (1) FRANCES ?.  She was born ca 1836 in NY.  He married (2) MARTHA MORTON MITCHELL May 17, 1874 in Mason Co., IL, daughter of ISAAC MITCHELL and ANNA ROBERTSON.  She was born October 30, 1841 in Illinois, and died March 15, 1917.

 

More About PHILIP LONG DIEFFENBACHER:

Cemetery: 1870, Havana, Mason, IL

Census: 1880, Havana, Mason, IL

Occupation: Physcian

     

Children of PHILIP DIEFFENBACHER and MARTHA MITCHELL are:

                   i.    MATTIE DIEFFENBACHER, born ca 1876.

 

More About MATTIE DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1920, Havana, Mason, IL

Occupation: Teacher in Public School

 

                  ii.    EDITH DIEFFENBACHER, born ca  1878.

 

More About EDITH DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1920, Havana, Mason, IL

Occupation: Clerk at Post Office

 

 

48.  JOSEPH DIEFFENBACHER  was born ca 1836 in Pennsylvania, and died between 1910 - 1920 in IL.  He married ESTELLA ? ca 1868.  She was born ca 1846 in Illinois, and died after 1930 in IL.

 

More About JOSEPH DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1870, Havana, Mason, IL

Census 2: 1880, Ipava, Fulton, IL

Census 3: 1900, Pleasant, Fulton Co., IL

Census 4: 1910, Pleasant Twp. Fulton Co., IL

Occupation: 1880, Teamster

 

More About ESTELLA ?:

Census 1: 1880, Ipava, Fulton, IL

Census 2: 1920, Pleasant Twp. Fulton Co., IL

Census 3: 1930, Pleasant Twp. Fulton Co., IL

     

Children of JOSEPH DIEFFENBACHER and ESTELLA ? are:

112.            i.    ORA DIEFFENBACHER, born March 1869, Illinois.

                  ii.    GERTRUDE L. DIEFFENBACHER, born October 1872, Illinois.

 

More About GERTRUDE L. DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Ipava, Fulton, IL

Census 2: 1920, Pleasant Twp. Fulton Co., IL

 

                 iii.    MAX DIEFFENBACHER, born December 1874, Illinois; married HESTER CHOCKLEY, ca. 1900; born February 1879, Illinois.

 

More About MAX DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Ipava, Fulton, IL

Census 2: 1900, Pleasant, Fulton Co., IL

Occupation: 1900, Barber

 

113.          iv.    RALPH P. DIEFFENBACHER, born May 1881, Illinois.

 

 

49.  VIOLINA KISNER  was born December 21, 1834, and died 1881.  She married REUBEN MUSSELMAN ca 1850.  He was born October 13, 1829 in Lehigh, PA, and died April 23, 1913 in Overton, Bradford Co., PA.

 

Children of VIOLINA KISNER and REUBEN MUSSELMAN are:

114.            i.    GEORGE OLIVER MUSSELMAN, born March 25, 1850, Overton, Bradford Co., PA; died August 29, 1933, Overton, Bradford Co., PA.

                  ii.    EDWARD C. MUSSELMAN, born 1852, Overton, Bradford Co., PA.

                 iii.    MARY E. MUSSELMAN, born 1853, Overton, Bradford Co., PA.

                 iv.    AMANDA MUSSELMAN, married ARTHUR BENTON.

 

 

50.  HIRAM KISNER  was born July 03, 1835 in Jerseytown, Columbia Co., PA, and died May 12, 1925 in Sullivan Co.,PA.  He married (1) ELIZABETH KOKENSPARGER December 21, 1856 in Dushore, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA.  She was born ca 1840 in PA.  He married (2) LORETTA PERSUN January 1873, daughter of JOHN PERSUN and HENRIETTA KLINETOB, and the widwo of Charles Arey.  She was born December 1836, and died June 25, 1919.

 

Sullivan County Democrat

26 Dec. 1856

Hiram KISNER married Miss Elizabeth KOCHENSPERGER, both of Dushore, on the 21st inst., by E. HAHN, Esq.

 

The Sullivan Review

May 13, 1925

Hiram Kisner died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Hieber of Albany Township, following an illness of several months. Mr. Kisner was born in Columbia County, July 3, 1830, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kisner, who came to Sullivan County about 1840.

 

Mr. Kisner was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Kokensparger of Laporte; to this union, four children were born, two of whom survive, Levi Kisner of Laddsburg and George W. Kisner of Alberta, Canada. His second wife was Mrs. Loretta Persun Arey, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Persun. To this union, two children were born, Harriet, now Mrs. George Hieber of Albany Township, at whose home he died, and Adeline, now Mrs. Brink of EaglesMere. Two stepsons, James L. Arey of Wilmot and George L. Arey of Cherry Township, and thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and one brother, Silas D. Kisner of Cherry Township, also survive.

 

In 1862 Mr. Kisner enlisted in Company "K", 141 regiment, Penn. Volunteers and served for nearly three years. He was a member of the G.A.R. Post at Dushore, until it disbanded a few years ago.

 

Funeral service will be held at the home of George Hieber of Albany Township, Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be made in the family plot in Thrasher cemetery.

 

 

 

More About HIRAM KISNER:

**: January 1873, Elizabeth Kokensparger
** Editor's Note: By some accounts, she died rather than was divorced.

Military service: 1862, enlisted in Co. K 141 reg

 

Notes for LORETTA PERSUN:

 

The Sullivan Review July 2, 1919

Mrs. Loretta Kisner died at the home of her son, George Arey, in Cherry township, Thursday morning , June 26, at the age of 82 years. Mrs. Kisner was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Persun of Cherry. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Heiber of Albany township, and Mrs. Harry Brink of Eaglesmere, two sons, James L. Arey of Wilmot, and George Arey of Cherry, two sisters, Mrs. John S. Hoffa of Dushore, and Mrs. David Abrams of Wilmot, and one brother, Nathan Persun of Dushore.

Funeral services were held at her late home Saturday with interment in Thrasher's cemetery.

 

Children of HIRAM KISNER and ELIZABETH KOKENSPARGER are:

                   i.    MARY ELIZABETH KISNER, born Abt. 1858.

115.           ii.    MATILDA JANE KISNER, born January 16, 1861, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died May 14, 1900.

116.          iii.    LEVI FRANK KISNER, born January 18, 1862, Sullivan Co., PA; died December 18, 1960.

                 iv.    GEORGE WILLIAM KISNER, born about 1867, PA; probably died in Canada at an unknown date. He is not to be confused with the individual of the same name, who was a son of William Kisner and Catherine Thrasher as mentioned below. The latter George William Kisner was a son of the former's half-brother, in other words.

 

Children of HIRAM KISNER and LORETTA PERSUN are:

                  v.    HARRIET L. KISNER, born March 1874.

                 vi.    ADELINE H. KISNER, born September 1876.

 

 

51.  WILLIAM KISNER  was born October 16, 1836, and died September 02, 1899.  He married CATHERINE THRASHER December 23, 1855 in Old Zion Luthern Church, Dushore, PA, daughter of BENJAMIN THRASHER and ANNA HUNSINGER.  She was born August 30, 1830 in Cherry Twp. Sullivan Co., PA, and died September 17, 1896.

 

The Sullivan Review

September 7, 1899

William Kisner, an old resident of Wilmot township, died September 2, 1899, aged 63 years, 10 months and 13 days. Deceased served in the war of the Rebellion in company K, fifty-eighth Regiment, Pa. Vols, was a member of Sullivan Post, No. 388, G.A.R., which organization attended the funeral on Tuesday, at the Wilmot Lutheran church, and took charge of the services at the grave.

Another faithful soldier of the Republic has answered to the last roll call

 

More About WILLIAM KISNER:

Cemetery: St. John's, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA

 

More About CATHERINE THRASHER:

Cemetery: St. John's, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA

     

Children of WILLIAM KISNER and CATHERINE THRASHER are:

                   i.    HANNAH CAROLINE KISNER, born May 07, 1857, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died May 20, 1857.

117.           ii.    MARY JEANNETTE KISNER, born August 15, 1859, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died March 24, 1890.

118.          iii.    HESTER ANN KISNER, born June 15, 1861, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died March 17, 1947, Elmira Heights, Chemung Co., NY.

                 iv.    MARTIN BENJAMIN KISNER, born November 11, 1862, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died January 03, 1863.

                  v.    GEORGE WILLIAM KISNER, born March 26, 1864, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died November 18, 1898.

 

More About GEORGE WILLIAM KISNER:

Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Wilmot, Bradford Co.

 

119.          vi.    CATHERINE SYVILLA LUCINDA KISNER, born April 30, 1866, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died April 30, 1952.

                vii.    CHARLES NOAH KISNER, born July 05, 1867, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died March 07, 1875, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA.

 

More About CHARLES NOAH KISNER:

Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Wilmot, Bradford Co.

 

120.        viii.    ADAM WASHINGTON KISNER, born May 31, 1868, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died October 22, 1939, New Albany, Bradford Co., PA.

121.          ix.    JESSE ALBERT KISNER, born November 25, 1870, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA; died February 27, 1959.

 

 

52.  CHARLES KISNER  was born November 19, 1837 in Sunbury,PA, and died February 20, 1924 in Towanda, PA.  He married ELIZABETH SMITH December 17, 1857.  She was born ca 1837 in PA, and died April 11, 1913.

 

Sullivan Review:14 Dec. 1882

The silver wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Charles KISNER will be celebrated on the 16^th.

 

The Towanda Daily Review February 19, 1924

Charles Kisner died at the home of his son Harry at 370 York Avenue, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Kisner was born in Sunbury, Pa., November 19, 1837. He was the son of William and Sarah Kisner. He was married to Elizabeth Smith, December 17, 1857, who died April 11, 1913.

Mr. Kisner was a well known contractor living in Dushore the earlier part of his life. He came to Towanda in 1898 and during his residence here has built and repaired many houses.

He is survivied by his son with whom he made his home, three grandchildren, Iva of Elmira, Harold of Athens and Mildred of Hornell; three brothers, Hiram of New Albany, Jefferson of Hawkins City, Michigan and Silas of Dushore and one sister, Mrs. Mary Horlocker of Gladwin, Michigan.

The funeral services will be held at the house Wednesday morning, February 20, at 11 o'clock.

Burial will be in Thrasher's cemetery in Dushore.

 

 

     

Children of CHARLES KISNER and ELIZABETH SMITH are:

                   i.    WILLIE KISNER, born ca  1864.

                  ii.    HOWARD KISNER, born December 31, 1865; died May 02, 1877.

 

More About HOWARD KISNER:

Cemetery: Thrasher's

 

                 iii.    HARRY KISNER, born ca 1868; married JESSIE LYNCH, December 31, 1889, Waverly, NY.

 

Notes for HARRY KISNER:

The Sullivan Gazette

January 16, 1890

Harry Kisner and Miss Jessie Lynch both of this place were married at Waverly on the 31st of December.

They have commenced house-keeping at Wyalusing where Mr. Kisner has been at work for several months.

 

 

53.  CHRISTIANA KISNER  was born October 09, 1839, and died November 06, 1887.  She married GOTLIEB BARTCH April 29, 1858.  He was born 1828, and died January 03, 1900.

 

The Sullivan Gazette

November 10, 1887

Mrs. Christina Bartch, of Cherry township, aged 48 years, committed suicide on Sunday, between the hours of 11 o'clock, a.m., and 4 o'clock, p.m., by hanging herself with a rope from a joice in the second story of the house. The particulars are as follows:

Seven years ago Mrs. Bartch, her husband Godleib Bartch and seven children lived on a farm in Cherry township, about four miles east of Dushore. Mr. Bartch had a fine farm and good buildings and was in good circumstances. He borrowed large sums of money and went west seven years ago next December leaving his wife and seven children some of whom where very young at the time.

 

It is reported that he is now living in Missouri with a woman who left her husband in the same locality at about the same time that Bartch left.

 

The property was sold to pay the money Bartch had borrowed before leaving. This left the family nearly destitute. The oldest son went west soon afterward, since which time Mrs. Bartch has tried to keep the remainder of the family together and support them with the assistance of her neighbors, her oldest daughter, and relief from the overseers of the poor.

 

About two years ago, three of the younger children aged at that time about 5, 7, and 9 years, respectively, were taken from her by her oldest son and taken West to their father, leaving her with but one child, a girl now about 14 years of age, who is a cripple with a feeble mind. Her son Will having gone to work for himself, and her oldest daughter was working out doing what she could toward her mother's support. The loss of her younger children prayed heavily upon the fond mother's heart. Of late she has been living in a house on one of the farms of George Albert, about one mile north of her former home, with the daughter above spoken of.

 

On last Thursday she came to town with some of her neighbors and on her return spoke of her troubles; on Friday she went to the residence of Adam Dieffenbach who lives in sight and within 80 rods of her house, and asked of Mrs. Dieffenbach permission to come into the house and after entering she showed strong evidences of insanity. She stated to Mrs. Dieffenbach that if at any time on arising in the morning they saw her curtains down and no smoke coming from the chimney, they should look after her as they might expect something wrong. On Sunday morning several of the neighbors called to see her and found her insane. Amos Kisner, her brother, was the last one to leave the house. As he left at about 11 o'clock a.m., she said to him that he never would ever see her again.

 

At about four 'clock her son, Wm. F. Bartch, entered the house and found the feeble minded girl alone, crying, He asked her about her mother but could get no information from her. He went upstairs to look for her and found her as above stated. The child was taken to the neighbors and cared for. Whether she saw her mother or not and whether she would realize the situation, in her condition of mind, are questions that cannot be answered.

 

Coroner Waddell was summoned who impaneled a jury and held an inquest on Monday morning. Their verdict was in accordance with the facts here given.

 

Mrs. Bartch was the daughter of the late Wm. Kisner, of Cherry and leaves a large number of relatives in this section. Suicide is not justifiable under any circumstances, yet it is not surprising that Mrs. Bartch sought to relieve her terrible agonies by taking her own life.

 

The remains were interred in Bahr's cemetery Tuesday.

 

 

More About CHRISTIANA KISNER:

Cemetery: Fairview, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA

 

Notes for GOTLIEB BARTCH:

 

The Sullivan Review

January 1882

Gotleib Bartch, of Cherry, left this place about two weeks ago, and it is reported that he does not intend to return. His family consisting of a wife and seven children are thus thrown on their own resources for a livelihood.

 

The Yakima Herald

State of Washington

January 4, 1900

F. Bartch aged 72 living near the mouth of the Tietan died on the 3^rd,of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and child.

 

 

     

Children of CHRISTIANA KISNER and GOTLIEB BARTCH are:

                   i.    EMANUEL THEODORE BARTCH, born March 26, 1862.

                  ii.    WILLIAM FRANKLIN BARTCH, born September 17, 1865.

                 iii.    PHLENA ALMEDA BARTCH, born August 26, 1870.

                 iv.    SARAH A. BARTCH, born ca 1873.

                  v.    ADDA E. BARTCH, born October 28, 1876.

                 vi.    JOHN GODLIP BARTCH, born July 28, 1878.

                vii.    FREDRICH JAMES BARTCH, born November 08, 1880.

 

 

54.  MARY KATHARINA KISNER  was born January 28, 1842 in Sullivan Co., PA, and died February 09, 1934 in Gladwin, Michigan.  She married ANDREW HORLOCHER.  He was born September 02, 1837 in PA, and died April 04, 1911 in Gladwin, Michigan.

 

The Gladwin County Record

Gladwin,Michigan

Feb. 15, 1934

Mary Catherine Horlocher, Gladwin County resident since 1882, died February 9 at her home on North Arcade Street; after an illness of four days.

Mrs. Horlocher, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Kisner, was born January 28, 1842 in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, and was married to Andrew Horlocher.

In 1882 the Horlochers came to Gladwin and located on a farm in Gladwin township.

After Mr. Horlocher’s death, April 4, 1911, the family came to Gladwin city where they have lived the past 20 years.

Her daughter, Mrs. Emma McDonald, and son, Daniel Horlocher, at home, and son, Willard Horlocher, of Flint, survive her. One son, Harry, died, two years ago at Portland, Oregon.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 2:30 p.m. February 12, conducted by Rev. D. at Hoenshell. Burial took place at McClure Cemetery

 

 

Notes for ANDREW HORLOCHER:

 

The Gladwin County Record

Gladwin, Michigan

April 13, 1911

Andrew Horlocher was born Sept. 2, 1837, died April 4, 1911, and was 73 years, 7 months and 2 days. He was a native of Pennsylvania, moving to Michigan 41 years ago. He resided in Gladwin County since 1883.

A widow, and four children, Willard, Daniel and Emma of Gladwin and Harry of Portland survived him. Funeral services were held from the family residence April 6 and interment had in the McClure cemetery Rev. Weatphal officiating.

 

Children of MARY KISNER and ANDREW HORLOCHER are:

                   i.    GEORGE WILLARD HORLOCHER, born September 18, 1869, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA; died February 23, 1941.

 

Notes for GEORGE WILLARD HORLOCHER:

Never married

 

122.           ii.    HARRY VICTOR HORLOCHER, born March 06, 1871; died July 18, 1932.

123.          iii.    EMMA ALYCE HORLOCHER, born February 15, 1873, Michigan; died February 15, 1943.

                 iv.    DANIEL CLINTON HORLOCHER, born November 29, 1875; died November 15, 1942, Gladwin, Michigan.

 

Notes for DANIEL CLINTON HORLOCHER:

 

The Gladwin County Record

Gladwin, Michigan

November 18, 1942

Dan Horlocher, 67, was found dead in the office of the Wolohan elevator here this morning (Wednesday) at 7a.m. Mr. Horlocher has served as night watchman at the elevator and apparently succumbed to a heart attack shortly after midnight. His body was discovered this morning by George Merrick when he came to work.

Dr. K.D. Coulter, Mr. Horlocher's physician, reported that he had been suffering from aheart ailment for several years. Coroner Harry F. Rogers said that no inquest would be held.

Mr. Horlocher had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 61 years. Hecame here with his parents and settled on a farm near Gladwin in 1882.

For some time he operated a coal and draying business here but in recent years he has been employed by Charles Wolohan, Inc, at the elevator here. He was never married and lived here with his sister, Mrs. Emma McDonald, who survives.

Funeral arrangements were not complete at noon today.

 

 

 

55.  SARAH ANN KISNER was born August 02, 1843, and died September 18, 1917.  She married HENRY BENTLEY July 24, 1865.  He was born November 15, 1843, and died July 18, 1931.

 

The Sullivan Review

September 19, 1917

Mrs. Sarah Kisner Bentley, wife of Henry Bentley, died at her home on Pratt avenue Towanda, Pa., Sept. 18th at 5 o’clock a.m., aged 74 years, after an illness of two years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Marshall of Towanda, three sons, Daniel of Jersey City, Lloyd, of Coad Glen, and William, at home. Also one sister, Mrs. Mary Holocher of Gladwin, Mich, and four brothers, Hiram, of New Albany, Chas. Of Towanda, Silas of Dushore, and Jefferson Kisner of Kauker City, Kan. Funeral services will be held at the family home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

 

More About SARAH ANN KISNER:

Baptism: August 12, 1844, Old Lutheran Church Records

     

Children of SARAH KISNER and HENRY BENTLEY are:

                   i.    LLOYD DEFOREST BENTLEY, born August 06, 1866; died December 18, 1952; m. MARY WELSH.

                  ii.    DANIEL NEWTON BENTLEY, born January 17, 1869; died March 02, 1951; married ELIZABETH T. HARRIS, April 16, 1890.

124.          iii.    MINNIE BELLE BENTLEY, born July 03, 1875; died June 21, 1956, Kingman, Mohave Co., AZ.

                 iv.    WILLIAM HENRY BENTLEY, born 1878; died 1926.

 

 

56.  JEFFERSON KISNER was born February 13, 1849 in Pennsylvania, and died February 10, 1937 in Glen Elder,  Mitchell Co., KS.  He married EMMA C. SUBER May 22, 1869.  She was born October 20, 1854 in Pennsylvania, and died June 03, 1930 in Glen Elder, Kansas.

 

The Sullivan Review

March 3, 1937

Jefferson Kisner died Thursday morning, February 10, 1937 at his home in Glen Elder, Kansas, at the age of nearly 88 years. Mr. Kisner was a son of the late William and Sarah Kisner, of Cherry township, and was the last of eleven children.

He was born in Cherry township, February 13, 1849. On May 22, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma C. Suber, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. David Suber, also of Cherry township.

In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Kisner together with the David Suber family moved to Kansas where they made their home.

On November 11, 1870, Mr. Kisner took up a homestead, and has lived on the same farm until the time of his death.

Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kisner, Mrs. Ida Coble and Ernest Kisner, who with two grandchildren, George Coble and Mrs. Edna Randall and a number of nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services were held from his late home, Friday afternoon with interment in the Granite Creek cemetery, beside his wife who passed away on June 3, 1930.

Mr. and Mrs. Kisner were among the early settlers of Mitchell county, and during their life in this community earned the respect of a large circle of friends. He retained a keen mind until the last and always took an active interest in all community affairs.

 

The Glen Elder Sentinel

February 18, 1937

DEATH CLAIMS EARLY SETTLER

Jefferson Kisner, Last of Early Settlers Living on Homestead at Time of His Death, Laid to Rest.

Friends within the Glen Elder Community and especially his neighbors of the Granite Creek Neighborhood were grieved last Thursday morning when it was learned that Jefferson Kisner had passed away in his home west of town late the preceding evening.  Having lived upon his homestead since the spring of 1870, this venerable old gentleman had accumulated the respect of his acquaintances to which nearly seventy years of unselfish living has been contributed.

Funeral services were held at the home Friday at two o’clock in the afternoon.  Interment was in the Granite Creek cemetery by the side of his wife.  The services were conducted by Ray Borgaard.

Jeff Kisner was born February 13, 1849 in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania and passed away at his home near Waconda Springs, February 10, 1937.  Had he lived until Saturday, February 13, he would have been eighty-eight years of age.  He was married to Emma C. Suver, May 22, 1869.  His wife preceded him in death June 3, 1930.

He came to Mitchell County, Kansas, in the spring of 1870 and homesteaded on the farm, bringing his family November 11, 1870 where he has resided ever since.

He is among the last of the old settlers to have been living on his homestead at the time of his death. 

Mr. Kisner was the last of a family of eleven children.

The two children born to Mr. And Mrs. Kisner are Mrs. Ida Coble of Glen Elder and Ernest of the home; who with Mr. George Coble, and Mrs. Edna Randall, a granddaughter, he left to mourn his loss besides nephews, nieces and a host of friends.

Mr. Kisner was a loyal, kindly neighbor ever ready to help anyone in time of trouble or stress.  A friend to everyone in the community and liked by everybody.

In the early settlement of the community, he united with the United Brethren who held classes in the neighborhood.  After they broke up he never transferred his membership to any other place.

He retained his keen mind to the very last and was always interested in community affairs.

The same verse that applied to his loving wife may well be applied to him.

 

Do all the good you can

 

By all the means you can

 

In all the ways you can

 

As long as ever you can.

 

 

 

 

 

More About JEFFERSON KISNER:

Census 1: 1870, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1880, Cawker, Mitchell Co., KS

 

Notes for EMMA C. SUBER:

 

The Glen Elder Sentinel

June 11, 1930

Emma C. Suver was born at Dushore, Sullivan Co, Pa., October 20, 1854.

She was united in marriage to J. Kisner, May 22, 1869.

She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Coble, in Glen Elder, Kansas, June 3, 1930.

With the passing of Mrs. Kisner, Tuesday, this community again pauses in respectful awe and admiration over the events of our pioneer state builders.  Like the pages of a thrilling story is the scroll of this simple quiet woman’s life.

A year after their marriage the young Kisner family with their baby daughter, Ida, and the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Suver and family, joined a colony of home-steaders who were leaving Pennsylvania for a western home.  In November 1870, they settled in the Waconda Springs neighborhood.  Mrs. Kisner was one of a family of six young people, and the freedom and experiences of these pioneer prairie days makes good telling. In her family one brother only, C.W. Suver, of Ellensburg, Washington, is living, and his frail health kept him from attending the funeral.

At this Kansas homestead, the second child, a son, Ernest W. was born.  He has always lived on this homestead, the place of his birth, and during these later years, he ahs been a dutiful son as well as a most loving, thoughtful, devoted companion to his aging parents.  This relationship between Mother and Son is most beautiful and to him as well as to her daughter and granddaughter and her lovely life-companion, of sixty-one years, the sympathy of this community goes out today in a very special way.

Mrs. Kisner has been a home-lover and home-maker; a loyal kindly neighbor, even ready to help in time of joy and stress; a friend to every one in the community, a woman with a quiet reserve and “with resources within herself” that kept her sane, content and unafraid through hard years and years of prosperity.  Her hearty laugh has cheered many a neighbor and passerby throughout the years.  In early Kansas days all were neighbors.

The simple maxim in the old West household might have hung in Mrs. Kisner’s home.

“Do all the good you can,

 

By all the means you can,

 

In all the ways you can,

 

At all the times you can,

 

As long as ever you can.”

 

In her girlhood home in PA, Mrs. Kisner had become a member of the Reformed Lutheran Church.  After coming to Kansas, she united with the United Brethren, who held classes in the neighborhood.  Later when these classes disbanded, her help and interest were ever freely giving to the Christian Church in Glen Elder, and today this church feels that her vacant place will be hard to fill.

With Tennyson we reverently say,

“Our little systems have their day,

They have their day and cease to be,

They are but broken lights of Thee,

And Thou, O God, are more than they.”

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church on Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Rev. E. O. Sweany in charge.  Sadly and reverently, another grave is opened and closed in the Granite Creek cemetery, near the old homestead on which she had lived for sixty years.

 

More About EMMA C. SUBER:

Census 1: 1870, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1880, Cawker, Mitchell Co., KS

     

Children of JEFFERSON KISNER and EMMA SUBER are:

125.            i.    IDA KISNER, born March 13, 1870, Sullivan Co., PA; died October 21, 1962.

                  ii.    ERNEST KISNER, born November 21, 1873; died June 27, 1953, Glen Elder,  Mitchell Co., KS.

 

The Glen Elder Sentinel

July 2, 1953

The community was saddened when Ernest Kisner died Saturday.  Funeral services were held Tuesday; he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ida Coble.

Ernest W. Kisner, son of Jefferson and Emma Suver Kisner, was born November 21, 1873; on the family homestead in Cawker Township.  He passed away on the same farm June 27, 1953, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 6 days.

His mother passed away June 2, 1930 and his father died February 10, 1937.  Since the death of his parents, Ernest has lived alone on the farm, with the exception of the past 3 winters, which were spent in the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Coble.

He was a friend to all and always to help his neighbors in time of need.

His life occupation was farming.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sister, Mrs. Ida C. Coble, one niece, Mrs. Edna Randall; and her husband, Mason Randall.

Borne down and weary with the storms

O, earth: receive me to thy breast

Unlock thy dim and pulseless arms

And cool this burning heart to rest.

Funeral services were held in the Christian church Tuesday with the Rev. Lloyd Watts officiating.  Burial was in Granite Creek cemetery.

Mrs. Roy Barnett and Wayne Barnett sang, accompanied by Mrs. Wayne Barnett.

Pallbearers were Ernest Norris, Tom Oliver, Harvey Pargetz, Arthur Porter, George Scholl, and Jim Winn.

 

 

More About ERNEST KISNER:

Census: 1880, Cawker, Mitchell Co., KS

 

 

57.  SILAS DEAN KISNER was born April 05, 1854 in PA, and died September 04, 1933 in PA.  He married EMMA CAROLINE MESSERSMITH Abt. 1878, daughter of JACOB MESSERSMITH and ANNA MORTAR.  She was born November 09, 1857 in Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA, and died October 25, 1946.

 

The Sullivan Review

September 6, 1933

Silas D. Kisner passed away late Monday afternoon September 4th, at his home in Cherry township at the age of 79 years.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Anna Huffmaster and Mrs. Howard Kinsley and one son, Charles Kisner of Mildred, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also one sister, Mrs. Mary Horlocher of Gladman, Mich. and one brother, Jefferson Kisner of Cawker City, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held from his late home Thursday morning and at Zion Lutheran church at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. W.H. Fehr, pastor, officiating.

Interment in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.

 

Notes for EMMA CAROLINE MESSERSMITH:

 

The Sullivan Review

October 31, 1946

Ms. Emma Kisner died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kinsley of Cherry Township, Friday, October 25th.

Mrs. Kisner was born in Cherry Township, November 9, 1858, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Mortar Messersmith.

She attended the Kelley school in Cherry Township and in 1878 was united in marriage to Silas D. Kisner, who preceded her in death by 13 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Huffmaster of Carpenter street, and Mrs. Vernie Kinsley of Cherry Township; a son Charles Kisner of Headley avenue; six grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.  Also a sister, Mrs. John B. Hieber of Railroad street and a brother, John Messersmith of Endicott.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of which she was a life member.  Rev John D. Keener, pastor officiated.  Interment in Zion Lutheran cemetery.

 

     

Children of SILAS KISNER and EMMA MESSERSMITH are:

126.            i.    ANNA KISNER, born November 20, 1878; died 1985.

                  ii.    ARTHUR SILAS KISNER, born October 20, 1897; died December 28, 1918.

 

Notes for ARTHUR SILAS KISNER:

 

The Sullivan Review

January 18, 1919

Arthur S. Kisner, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Kisner of Cherry, died Saturday, December 28, of pneumonia, at the age of 21 years.

He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Geo. Huffmaster and Mrs. Howard Kinsley of Cherry and one brother, Charles Kisner, of Bernice.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Zion Lutheran Church ast this place with interment in Thrasher Cemetery. Rev. W.H. Fehr officiating.

 

 

127.          iii.    CHARLES WILLARD KISNER, born February 1881; died March 1954.

128.          iv.    VERNIE KISNER, born February 07, 1885; died October 01, 1984.

 

 

58.  SYLVESTER DIEFFENBACH  was born July 1840 in Overton, Bradford Co., PA, and died 1908 in Bradford Co., PA.  He married MARIA NORTON, daughter of THOMAS NORTON and MARY BIRD.  She was born October 08, 1849 in England, and died December 14, 1912.

 

More About SYLVESTER DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1870, Overton, Bradford Co., PA

 

Notes for MARIA NORTON:

 

The Sullivan Review December 5, 1912

Mrs. Sylvester Dieffenbach of Overton died sometime during Monday night. She was found dead in bed the next morning by her children.

The funeral services will be held Friday in the M.E. church at Overton with interment in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son and four daughters. Her husband preceeded her in death about two years ago.

More About MARIA NORTON:

Census: 1900, Overton, Bradford Co., PA

     

Children of SYLVESTER DIEFFENBACH and MARIA NORTON are:

129.            i.    MARY DIEFFENBACH, born May 19, 1867, Bradford Co., PA; died October 01, 1944, Philadelphia, PA.

                  ii.    VALINA DIEFFENBACH, b. 1869.

130.          iii.    LIBBIE DIEFFENBACH, born July 20, 1871, Overton; died April 1943, Towanda, Braddford Co., PA.

                 iv.    CHARLES DIEFFENBACH, born 1875.

131.           v.    THOMAS DIEFFENBACH, born May 1875, Overton, PA; died. January 1943, Athens, Bradford Co., PA.

                 vi.    BERTHA L. DIEFFENBACH, died October 1879; married CHARLES RINEBOLD, ca 1901; born 1867.

 

More About BERTHA L. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1910, Overton, Bradford Co., PA, dist. 23, pg.2

 

                vii.    KITTY DIEFFENBACH, born October 1890; married ? WELLS.

 

59.  JOSEPH was born 1856 in PA, and died April 01, 1925 in Overton, PA.  He married LAURA ? Abt. 1880.  She was born 1859, and died 1939.

 

Notes for JOSEPH E. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review

April 8, 1925

Joseph Dieffenbach died Friday at his home at Overton at the age of 69 years.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter who lives in Colorado and one son Francis Dieffenbach of Towanda.

Funeral services were held in the Reformed church at Overton, this Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the Elkland cemetery.

 

 

More About JOSEPH E. DIEFFENBACH:

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Elkland, PA

Census: 1910, Overton, Bradford Co., PA, dist #23, pg2

 

 

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Grave Marker: Laura Dieffenbach

     

Child of JOSEPH DIEFFENBACH and LAURA ? is:

132.            i.    FRANK G. DIEFFENBACH, born 1887, Pennsylvania; died 1953.

 

 

60.  HANNAH C. DIEFFENBACH was born January 04, 1836 in PA, and died January 30, 1874 in PA.  She married JOHN HORATIO LAWRENCE May 31, 1853 in Cherry Twp.,Sullivan Co.,PA, son of WILLIAM LAWRENCE and ELIZA LADD.  He was born April 11, 1833 in Cherry Twp,Sullivan Co.,PA, and died January 17, 1907 in Kane, McKean Co., PA.

 

Sullivan County Democrat

June 7, 1854

John H. LAWRENCE married Miss Hannah C. DIEFFENBACHER, both of Cherry, in Cherry on May 31st, by Rev. Jacob MILLER        

 

Hannah (Dieffenbacher) Lawrence                    John H. Lawrence

                                                  

 

More About HANNAH C. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Fairview

 

Notes for JOHN HORATIO LAWRENCE:

 

The Sullivan Review January 24, 1907

John H. Lawrence, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at the residence of his son, W.J. Lawrence, in Kane, McKean county, Thursday, Januray 17, 1907, aged 73 years, nine months and six days. The remains were brought to the residence of his son, Charles T. Lawrence , in this place, Friday evening, and on Sunday, January 20, funeral services were held at the Evangelical church, interment being at Bahr's Hill.

John Lawrence was born in Cherry township April 11, 1833, and was a son of William Lawrence, who came to this county from Northumberland in 1828. The subject of this sketch married Miss Hannah Dieffenbach, who died 33 years ago, and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom are living: Mrs. D.W. Pealer, of Lopez; Mrs. D.H. Lorah, of Sonestown; William J. Lawrence, of Kane; Charles T. Lawrence, of Dushore; O.H. Lawrence, of Waverly; Mrs. J. P. Little, of Stockton, California; Mrs. D. McDonald, of White Salmon, Washington; Mrs. A.J. Bradley, of Laporte, and Frank Lawrence, of Chicago. All were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Little and Mrs. McDonald. William Lawrence, of East Canton, the only surviving brother, was also present. A sister, Mrs. Freeman Wilcox, of New Albany died last week.

John H. Lawrence had been prominent in the affairs of eastern Sullivan county for a generation. He was a farmer and at one time was engaged in lumbering and store keeping. He was frequently called upon to hold public office, and had filled about all the local offices, one time and another, when, in 1865, he was chosen Sheriff of Sullivan county. About 1890 he became a resident of Dushore borough, and in 1893 was elected justice of the peace, in which office he was serving his third term at the time of his death.

Deceased was a man who made friends wherever he went. Kindly and jovial in disposition, he had a smile an a joke for all, and under all there was a certain gravity and dignity that betokened more serious thought. He will be greatly missed from our streets and his death is greatly regretted by all.

     

Children of HANNAH DIEFFENBACH and JOHN LAWRENCE are:

133.            i.    ELIZABETH ANN LAWRENCE, born August 21, 1854, PA; died May 27, 1928.

                  ii.    IDA E. LAWRENCE, born July 18, 1855, PA; died June 09, 1930; married DANIEL H. LORAH, July 02, 1882, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA; born 1848; died 1922.

 

More About IDA E. LAWRENCE:

Cemetery: Hillcrest

 

Notes for DANIEL H. LORAH:

 

Sullivan Review: 13 July 1882

D. H. LORAH, of Sonestown and Miss Ida E. LAWRENCE, of Dushore, married at the residence of D. W. Pealer in Dushore on July 2 by Rev. R. S. Wagner

More About DANIEL H. LORAH:

Cemetery: Hillcrest

 

134.          iii.    WILLIAM JOHN LAWRENCE, born February 27, 1857, PA; died February 04, 1944.

                 iv.    CLARENCE LAWRENCE, born April 01, 1858; died April 14, 1858.

135.           v.    CHALRES THOMSKINS LAWRENCE, born April 15, 1860, PA; died September 16, 1924.

136.          vi.    JENNIE FIDELIA LAWRENCE, born September 17, 1862, PA; died September 08, 1940, San Joaquin, CA.

137.         vii.    CLINTON EMANUEL LAWRENCE, born October 02, 1864, PA; died February 28, 1899.

               viii.    HOWARD LAWRENCE, born April 27, 1866, PA; died 1889.

138.          ix.    ORVILLE HORATIO LAWRENCE, born September 15, 1867, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA; died ca 1932.

                  x.    CELINDA LAWRENCE, born December 19, 1869, PA; married DUNCAN MACDONALD, April 08, 1899.

                 xi.    LAURA P. LAWRENCE, b. April 11, 1871; d. April 09, 1942; m. ANDREW JACKSON BRADLEY, April 1896.

                xii.    FRANK WILT LAWRENCE, born February 02, 1873, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died August 02, 1956, Santa Clara, CA; married DOROTHY GALLUP, June 1911.

 

FRANK WILT, a journeyman machinist, married Dorothy Gallup in June 1911. For several years he was connected with the Standard Roller Bearing Company, traveling as their representative in the Chicago district. Later, he was associated with Gar Wood in the manufacturing of hydraulic hoists at Detroit, Michigan. Frank retired from business in 1924.

 

California Death Record:

                         Name: LAWRENCE, FRANK WILT

Social Security #: 183208819

 Sex: MALE

 Birth Date: 2 Feb 1873

 Birthplace: PENNSYLVANIA

       Death Date: 2 Aug 1956

       Death Place: SANTA CLARA

 Mother's Maiden Name: DIEFFENBACH

 Father's Surname: LAWRENCE

 

 

More About FRANK WILT LAWRENCE:

Census: 1880, Cherry, Suyllivan Co., PA

 

61.  DANIEL EMANUEL DIEFFENBACH was born October 11, 1839 in Cherry Twp., Sullivan County, PA, and died June 07, 1919 in PA.  He married LORETTA C. ZANER September 1862, daughter of LEWIS ZANER and EVE CHRISHER.  She was born November 17, 1837 in Cherry Twp.,Sullivan Co.,(then Lycoming Co.)PA, and died August 19, 1906 in Cherry Twp..

 

After his marriage, was a farmer "on shares" on fathers's farm for 11 years. He then bought 100 acres from his father, and was a Democrat in politics. In addition to being a farmer, he was treasurer, school director and collector in Cherry Township(See Inghram, History of Sullivan County). In 1902, moved to Dushore, PA on Carpenter Street. (Streby, History of Sullivan County: Dushore).

 

The Sullivan Review June 11, 1919

D.Emanuel Dieffenbach a well known and highly respected citizen of this place, died Saturday morning June 7th at 7 o'clock, of gangrene in the Peoples' hospital at Sayre. Mr. Dieffenbach was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dieffenbach and was born in their home in Cherry township October 11th 1839. In September 1862 he was married to Miss Loretta Zaner a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Zaner of Cherry, who died about thirteen years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S.H. O'Brien of Benton and Mrs. F.J. Glover of Athens, two sons, S.A. Dieffenbach of Mildred and Harry L. Dieffenbach of Cleveland, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. George W. Heverly of Sayre, two brothers, George Dieffenbach of Bloomsburg, and Clinton A. Dieffenbach of Cherry. The remains were brought to Dushore Monday morning, where the funeral services were held in the Reformed church of which he was a member, Rev. W.J. Yingst officiating. Interment was made in the family plot at Fairview cemetery. The pall bearers were: B.F. Crossley, P.W. Hunsinger, R.C.R. Kschinka, Nathan Persun, J.D. Reeser, and Samuel Cole.

 

More About DANIEL EMANUEL DIEFFENBACH:

Baptism: December 26, 1839, Old Lutheran Church Records

 

Notes for LORETTA C. ZANER:

 

Sullivan Review: August 1906

   Mrs. D. E. Dieffenbach died early Sunday morning, August 19, age 68 years.  She has been an invalid for several years, Funeral services were held at the residence on Carpenter street, Tuesday afternoon and were very largely attended by friends and relatives.  the remains were interred at Bahr's Hill.  Among those attending the funeral were a large number from out of town, among whom we noticed the following:  Mr. and Mrs. Julius Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. George Heverly and Mrs. F. C. Welliver of Sayre:  Mr. and Mrs. John Colley, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Colley and Lewis Colley of Muncy; Mr. and Mrs. George Houghton of Hughesville;  Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kisner, of Towanda:  Mrs. A. J. Bradley, of Laporte;  Mrs. D. W. Pealer, of Lopez, and Mrs. W. J. Lawrence of Kane.  Mrs. Dieffenbach is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters.

 

     Grave Marker: D. E. Dieffenbach and Loretta Zaner

     

Children of DANIEL DIEFFENBACH and LORETTA ZANER are:

139.            i.    SYLVELLIN A. DIEFFENBACH, born June 1864, Cherry Twp., Sullivan County, PA; died December 28, 1937, Mildred, Sullivan Co., PA.

140.           ii.    ALVERNA M. DIEFFENBACH, born May 1865, PA; died August 23, 1925, Benton.

141.          iii.    CHARLES M. DIEFFENBACH, born December 17, 1866, PA; died February 27, 1909.

142.          iv.    HARRY LEVI DIEFFENBACH, born March 19, 1868, PA; died May 31, 1947, Los Angeles, CA.

                  v.    CORA E. DIEFFENBACH, born January 1875, PA; died May 1933, Athens, Bradford Co., PA; married FREDERICK J. GLOVER, ca 1897; born October 1867, PA.

 

Notes for CORA E. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review

May 17, 1933

Mrs. Cora Dieffenbach Glover, wife of Fred Glover of Elmira street, Athens, formerly of this place, died Sunday at her home following an illness of some time.

She is survived by her husband and two brothers, Harry Dieffenbach of California and S.A. Dieffenbach of Mildred.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from her late home with interment in Tioga Point cemetery.

 

Fred Glover & Daniel H. Dieffenbach
Uncle and Nephew

 

 

Notes for FREDERICK J. GLOVER:

F. J. Grover was an agent for Union Tea Company in Dushore, PA

 

More About FREDERICK J. GLOVER:

Census 1: 1900, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1910, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA

Census 3: 1920, Athens, Bradford Co., PA

Census 4: 1930, Athens, Bradford Co., PA

 

 

 

62.  CLINTON A. DIEFFENBACH was born July 20, 1850 in PA, and died June 07, 1933.  He married CAROLINE R. KINSLEY Abt. 1872, daughter of CHARLES KINSLEY and MARY BAHR.  She was born August 1854 in PA, and died October 22, 1924.

 

Notes for CLINTON A. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review: 15 May 1884

C. A. DIEFFENBACH’s infant child died Saturday night.

 

The Sullivan Review June 7, 1933

Clinton A. Dieffenbach of Cherry township, died Wednesday afternoon at his home following an illness of some time, at the age of 83 years. For more than fify years he has been a member of Dushore Lodge No. 494 I.O.O.F. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John W. Randall of Forksville and three sons, Morgan Dieffenbach of Scranton, William H. Dieffenbach, jeweler of this place, and John Dieffenbach at home. Also six grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. George W. Heverly of Sayre also survives.

Funeral service will be held at his late hoome Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the family plot in Bahr Hill cemetery.

 

More About CLINTON A. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1880, Cherry, Sullivan Co., PA

 

Notes for CAROLINE R. KINSLEY:

 

The Sullivan Review

Oct. 22, 1924

Mrs. Clinton A. Dieffenbach died Monday morning at her home in Cherry Township, at the age of 70 years.  Mrs. Dieffenbach has been in poor health for about four years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Randall of Forksville, three sons, Morgan Dieffenbach of Scranton, William Dieffenbach of Dushore, and John Dieffenbach at home.  Also one brother, Lewis O. Kinsley of Cherry township.

Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment will be made in the Bahr Hill cemetery

 

     

Children of CLINTON DIEFFENBACH and CAROLINE KINSLEY are:

143.            i.    MORGAN A. DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1874, Pennsylvania; died May 20, 1947.

                  ii.    WILLIAM H. DIEFFENBACH, born February 1877, Cherry Township, Sullivan Co.,PA; died February 27, 1937.

 

Notes for WILLIAM H. DIEFFENBACH:

He was a jeweler and had a jewelry store on Main St. in Dushore, PA. (Streby, History of Sullivan County: Dushore).

 

The Sullivan Review

March 3, 1937

William H. Dieffenbach, died Saturday morning, February 27th in the Rothfuss Clinic, Williamsport, following an illness of about one week of pneumonia.

Mr. Dieffenbach was born in Cherry township, in 1877, a son of Clinton A. and Caroline Kinsley Dieffenbach.

Mr. Dieffenbach, was a jeweler by trade, opening a shop on Main street about 40 years ago and continuing in the business at the same stand until the time of his death.

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Randall of Forksville, one brother, Morgan Dieffenbach of Scranton, a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Dieffenbach at home, and four nieces and four nephews.

Funeral service was held Monday afternoon from his late home in Cherry township, Rev. Carl F. Gunther officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Bahr Hill Cemetery.

 

 

144.          iii.    MARY E. DIEFFENBACH, born November 16, 1880; died March 28, 1951, Forksville, Sullivan Co., PA.

145.          iv.    JOHN LEONARD DIEFFENBACH, born June 1891; died March 15, 1934.

 

 

63.  GEORGE F. DIEFFENBACH was born June 06, 1857 in PA, and died March 20, 1928.  He married (1) ADA K. BAHR November 20, 1879 in home of  bride`s parents, daughter of DANIEL BAHR and MARY GRAIFLEY.  She was born ca 1858, and died between 1884 - 1886.  He married (2) MINNIE SCHWINN after 1886.    He married (3) GERTRUDE STRONG April 26, 1887. 

 

Notes for GEORGE F. DIEFFENBACH:

Sullivan Review:

Geo. F. DIFFENBACH and Miss Ada K. BAHR, were married at the residence of the bride's father, in DuShore on Nov. 20th 1879.

 

Sullivan Review: 1 Dec. 1881

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. DEIFFENBACH, have a bouncing boy.

 

Sullivan Review: 23 Aug 1883

George F. and Reuben DIEFFENBACH, of Cherry, will start for Bismark, Dakota, on a prospecting tour about Sept. 3rd.

 

Sullivan Review: 11 Oct. 1883

The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. DIEFFENBACH, of Cherry fell backwards into a pail of hot water on Saturday and was burned so seriously that he died during the night. He was a remarkably bright boy and his death was a severe shock to his mother, Mr. DIEFFENBACH being in Dakota. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the house at 10 o’clock a.m. Interment in the Bahr Cemetery. A telegram was sent to Mr. DIEFFENBACH, but it is doubtful whether he can reach here in time for the funeral. (Note: See next issue of the paper.)

George F. and Reuben DIEFFENBACH have each pre-empted a tract of land in Dakota, with a view of making their homes in that territory.

 

Sullivan Review: 18 Oct. 1883

The funeral of George DIEFFENBACH’s little son was postponed from Saturday as announced in last week’s paper, to Monday, as Mr. DIEFFENBACH could not reach here in time for the services on Saturday. He reached here Saturday evening. The services were conducted by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER. Interment in the Bahr Cemetery.

 

Sullivan Review:25 Oct. 1883

George F. DIEFFENBACK is now employed in the planing mill and manufactory of BARTH & KESTER.

 

Sullivan Review: 10 April 1884

Born In Cherry, March 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. George F. DIEFFENBACH, a son.

 

Sullivan Review: 15 May 1884

George F. DIEFFENBACH’s infant child died Tuesday morning.

 

Sullivan Review:19 June 1884

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. DIEFFENBACH and Guy BAKER, of Cherry, left on Monday for Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

 

The Sullivan Gazette

May 4, 1887

Mr. Geo. Dieffenbach and Mrs. Sarah Strong both of this place were married on Tuesday, April 26, by Rev. C.L. Sones.

We extend congratulations and trust they may have a happy and prosperous future.

 

 Sullivan Review: Feb. 1894

George DIEFFENBACH, formerly of this place, met with a serious if not fatal accident at his home in Greenwood, Columbia County, last week, by falling from a ladder. His brother, D.E. DIEFFENBACH, of this place, went to see him Thursday last.

G.F. DIEFFENBACH, of Greenwood, whose fall was noticed last week, was very badly hurt about the head and shoulders. We are pleased to note that he is now improving and in a short time we hope to see him around again.

 

More About GEORGE F. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1880, Cherry Twp., Sullivan, PA

Occupation: Contractor & builder

 

More About ADA K. BAHR:

Cemetery: Fairview

     

Children of GEORGE DIEFFENBACH and ADA BAHR are:

                   i.    JOHN DIEFFENBACH, born December 1881; died October 1883.

 

                  ii.    FRED DIEFFENBACH, born March 06, 1884; died May 1884.

 

64.  ELIZABETH L. DIEFFENBACH  was born October 29, 1864 in PA, and died December 30, 1942.  She married GEORGE WILLIAM HEVERLY June 12, 1884 in Cherry Twp.,Sullivan Co.,PA, son of REUBEN HEVERLY and ELIZABETH GRAFF.  He was born February 20, 1863 in Dushore, Sullivan Co.,PA, and died November 11, 1922 in Sayre, Bradford Co., PA.

 

Notes for ELIZABETH L. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review

January 7, 1943

Mrs. Elizabeth Heverly, widow, of the late George W. Heverly of Sayre, died Wednesday afternoon at her home, 202 Miller Street, following an illness of some time.

Mrs. Heverly was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dieffenbach of Cherry Township, where she spent her early life.  After her marriage she lived at Dushore and at New Albany for a number of years before going to Sayre.

She is survived by a daughter, Miss Angie Heverly at home.

Funeral services were held from her late home Saturday afternoon.  Interment was in the Tioga Point cemetery.

 

Notes for GEORGE WILLIAM HEVERLY:

 

Sullivan Review: 21 Feb. 1884

George HEVERLY of this place and Frank STREBY, of Overton, have purchased the wagon and blacksmith shop of Wilson STREVY, in Overton, and will take possession April 1st., and carry on the business as before.

 

Sullivan Review: 5 June 1884

George HEVERLY, of Overton, and Miss Libbie DIEFFENBACH will be married at the residence of the bride's parents in Cherry on Thursday at 12 o’clock

 

Sullivan Review: 19 June 1884

Geo. W. HEVERLY and Miss Libbie DIEFFENBACH were married on Thursday by Rev. C. H. MUTCHLER. A large number of invited guests were present. The dinner was one of the best, the presents were numerous, useful and handsome. They are spending the week in Lycoming Co.

 

The Sullivan Review

November 15, 1922

George W. Heverly of Sayre died suddenly Saturday morning at his home of heart failure.

Mr. Heverly was widely known throughout northern Pennsylvania having been a salesman for the D.B. Stewart Grocery Company of Ithaca for many years.

He was born in Cherry Township in February 1863, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Heverly.

About twenty years ago he moved to Sayre where he has since resided.

He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Angie Heverly.  Also three sisters, Mrs. Clara Messersmith and Mrs. Grace Hilman of Dushore, Mrs. Chas. Neilly of Towanda and one brother Boyd Heverly of Endicott, N.Y.

Funeral services were held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon interment being made in the Tioga Point cemetery.

 

Children of ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH and GEORGE HEVERLY are:

                   i.    FORDIE HEVERLY, born ca 1889; died April 02, 1891.

 

More About FORDIE HEVERLY:

Cemetery: Tioga Point, Athens, Bradford Co.,PA

 

                  ii.    ANGELINE E ANGIE* HEVERLY, born February 11, 1892; died September 30, 1976.

 

Notes for ANGELINE E ANGIE* HEVERLY:

Angie Heverly resided at 202 Miller St., Sayre, PA for 74 years. Miss Heverly had been secretatary to the superintendent of Sayre Schools until the mid 1940's. She was a member of Dayre Presbyterian Church, its Women's Association, the Tioga Point Chapter DAR, the Robert Packer Hospital Auxilary and the Sayre Retired Teacher's Association.

 

The Sullivan Review

October 7, 1976

Angie Heverly, 84, of Sayre, died September 30, 1976, at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born February 11, 1892, in New Albany, a daughter of George and Elizabeth Dieffenbach Heverly.

She was secretary to the supervisor of the Sayre schools until her retirement in the mid 40’s. She was a member of the Sayre Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Association of the church. She was also a member of the D.A.R., Tioga Point; the Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary and the Sayre Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving are three first cousins, Mrs. Blanche Kuhnle, Mrs. Helen Obert and Richard Hileman, all from Dushore.

Funeral services were held Oct. 2 at Sayre with the Rev. Richard Ransdell of the Sayre Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in the Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.

 

 

65.  ELIZABETH CAROLINE THRASHER was born February 06, 1843 in Cherry Twp, Lycoming Co., PA, and died August 26, 1923 in Lycoming Co., PA.  She married JOHN HENRY SCHAEFFER August 28, 1864 in Dushore, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA, son of ISAAC SCHAEFFER and MARIA MEYER.  He was born June 18, 1843 in Lower Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA, and died February 22, 1921 in Elimsport, Washington Twp. Lycoming Co. PA.

 

More About ELIZABETH CAROLINE THRASHER:

Cemetery: Elimsport.

 

More About JOHN HENRY SCHAEFFER:

Cemetery: Elimsport

     

Children of ELIZABETH THRASHER and JOHN SCHAEFFER are:

146.            i.    ADAM JACOBSCHAEFFER, born May 13, 1866; died March 06, 1934.

147.           ii.    EDWIN ISAAC SCHAEFFER, born April 11, 1868; died 1944.

148.          iii.    MARY LUCINDA SCHAEFFER, born January 26, 1869; died March 09, 1898.

149.          iv.    AARON HENRY SCHAEFFER, born January 24, 1871.

                  v.    JOSEPH WASHINGTON SCHAEFFER, born April 21, 1872; married LYDIA L. ?; born ca 1894.

150.          vi.    HANNAH ELIZABETH SCHAEFFER, born January 26, 1874; died July 16, 1967, Endicott, NY.

151.         vii.    CATHERINE MATILDA SCHAEFFER, born February 01, 1876, Elimsport; died July 30, 1949, Philadelphia, PA.

152.        viii.    CHARLES LEROY SCHAEFFER, born March 27, 1878; died July 20, 1946.

153.          ix.    ELLIS FRANKLIN SCHAEFFER, born April 21, 1882, Allentown, PA; died April 01, 1948, Onondaga Co., NY.

154.           x.    CYRUS CLEVELAND SCHAEFFER, born March 31, 1884; died June 11, 1969, Williamsport, PA.

155.          xi.    MINNIE AMELIA SCHAEFFER, born May 23, 1889.

 

 

66.  LUCINDA THRASHER was born March 15, 1849 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA, and died May 26, 1932 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.  She married CYRUS CONNOR January 01, 1871 in Dushore, Sullivan County, PA, son of EMANUEL CONNOR and CATHERINE ?.  He was born August 17, 1848 in Columbia County, and died May 09, 1924 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.

 

More About LUCINDA THRASHER:

Burial: Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore, PA

More About CYRUS CONNOR:

Burial: Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore, PA

Cemetery: Thrasher

     

Children of LUCINDA THRASHER and CYRUS CONNOR are:

156.            i.    MARVIN L. CONNOR, born 1873.

                  ii.    ALVARETTA H. CONNOR.

157.          iii.    KIMBERLY CYRUS CONNOR, born January 23, 1887; died January 31, 1975.

 

67.  ADAM J. DIEFFENBACH was born November 1854 in Cherry, Sullivan Co., PA, and died December 31, 1931 in Cherry, Sullivan Co., PA.  He married MARY ELLEN HEMBURY Abt. 1877, daughter of JOSIAH HEMBURY and MARY CAROLL.  She was born March 1859 in PA, and died August 1911 in Sullivan Co., PA.

 

Notes for ADAM J. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review November 4, 1931

Adam J. Dieffenbach died Tuesday at the home of his son, Newton Dieffenbach of Cherry township at the age of 77 years. Mr. Dieffenbach had gone out with his son to haul in a load of straw. He was on the wagon doing the loading when he slipped and fell to the ground. He was picked up by his son and taken to his home where medical aid was summoned. It was found that he had struck on his head and shoulder and died shortly afterwards from the shock.

He is survived by three sons, Newton Dieffenbach, Arthur Dieffenbach and Raymond Dieffenbach all of Cherry township and two daughters. Also two sisters, Mrs. Emma Barth of this place and Mrs. Harry Bigger of Oneida, N.Y. and two brothers, Geo. N. Dieffenbach of Cherry township and Reuben Dieffenbach of Camptown.

Funeral service will be held from the home of his son Newton Dieffenbach Thursday. Interment in Zion Evangelical Lutheran cemetery in Cherry township. Rev. A.L. Smith of Mildred will officiate.

 

More About ADAM J. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1930, Cherry, Sullivan Co., PA

 

More About MARY ELLEN HEMBURY:

Cemetery: Thrasher's

     

Children of ADAM DIEFFENBACH and MARY HEMBURY are:

158.            i.    NEWTON ADIEFFENBACH, born April 1878, PA; died August 09, 1966.

159.           ii.    ARTHURC. DIEFFENBACH, born August 1882, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died November 25, 1957.

160.          iii.    MARY ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH, born September 05, 1889; died February 08, 1917, Neath, Susquehanna Co., PA.

161.          iv.    RAYMOND A. DIEFFENBACH, born June 1891; died June 1963.

                  v.    CORA E. DIEFFENBACH, born December 1895; died February 18, 1984; married William H. SETZER.

 

More About CORA E. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Shepherd Hills Trinity Lutheran

                         Census 1930 Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA    

                        

                         Children of CORA E. DIEFFENBACH and WILLIAM SWTZER:

                              BEULAH E.  SETZER born April 24, 1915; died May 17, 2008 [obit below].

Beulah Ellen Chiplis
(April 24, 1915 - May 17, 2008)

Obituary May 17, 2008
P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME

Beulah E. Chiplis, age 93, of Westminster, MD formerly of Mildred, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Dove House of the Carroll Hospital Center, in Westminster, MD. Beulah was born in Bernice, PA on April 24, 1915 daughter of the late William Henry and Cora Dieffenbach Setzer. She graduated from Dushore High School. Beulah married Albert B. Chiplis of Mildred, PA on October 19, 1946 after his return from Europe as a WWII veteran. He predeceased her on June 18, 1994 after 47 years of marriage. Beulah was a member of Trinity Chapel, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Mildred, PA. After Albert’s death she moved to Maryland to be close to her family. Surviving: Son and daughter-in-law: William Chiplis and Susanne Wood Tunis, Tunisia
Daughter and son-in-law: Gail and Shawn Meehan Eldersburg, MD
Sister and brother-in-law: Alice & Robert Pinnock Elizabethtown, PA
Brother and sister-in-law: Roy and Tommie Setzer Silver Spring, MD
Grandchildren: Melissa (Lance) Hoover Barboursville, VA Ashley (Michael) Hortie Westminster, MD
Great grandchildren: Madden Hoover and Annabelle Hortie.
She was predeceased by brothers; Ralph Setzer and Cloyd Setzer and a sister, Floy Comelitti.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 11:00 A.M at the Fairview Cemetery, Dushore, PA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.
The family will provide the flowers and request that memorials be directed to the Residents Assistance Fund, Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD 21158

                              RALPH W. SETZER born ca 1917.

                         CLOYD A. SETZER born March 16. 1919; died February 15, 1923.

                              FLOY SETZER born ca 1925.

                              ROY A. SETZER born ca 1927.

 

68.  REUBEN DIEFFENBACH was born ca 1861 in PA, and died December 05, 1933 in Johnson City Broome Co., NY.  He married ELIZABETH MAYNARD August 27, 1884 in Fargo, Dakota, daughter of DAVID MAYNARD and EVA GRAFF.  She was born 1865 in PA.

 

Notes for REUBEN DIEFFENBACH:

 

Sullivan Review: 23 Aug 1883

George F. and Reuben DIEFFENBACH, of Cherry, will start for Bismark, Dakota, on a prospecting tour about Sept. 3rd.

 

Sullivan Review: 28 Aug. 1884

Miss Lizzie MAYNARD, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilson HUNSINGER, in Cherry, left on Tuesday last for Towanda, where she will stay until this week when she will go to Dakota. Rumor says she will be married to Reuben DIEFFENBACH immediately upon her arrival. Mr. DIEFFENBACH went from this place to Dakota about a year ago.

 

Sullivan Review: 25 Sept. 1884

Reuben DIEFFENBACH and Miss Elizabeth MAYNARD, both formerly of Cherry, married at Fargo, Dakota, 27 Aug. by Rev. William BAIRD, at the parsonage.

 

The Sullivan Review

December 6, 1933

Reuben Dieffenbach of Camptown died Tuesday, December 5th in the Wilson Memorial hospital in Johnson City at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Perry Ross of Johnson City, one son Ray L. Dieffenbach of LeRaysville and five grandchildren. Also two sisters, Mrs. Harry Bigger of Oneida, N.Y. and Mrs. Emma Barth of this place and one brother, George N. Dieffenbach of Cherry township.

Mr. Dieffenbach was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dieffenbach of Cherry township, and for several years conducted a wagon making business at this place.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, R.L. Dieffenbach in LeRaysville with interment in the LeRaysville cemetery. Rev. James Younger of Stevensville will officiate.

 

More About REUBEN DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: LeRaysville

Census 1: 1910, Bradford Co., PA

Census 2: 1920, Wyalusing, Bradford Co., PA

Census 3: 1930, Wyalusing, Bradford Co., PA

Occupation: 1930, Agent- Nursery

 

     

Children of REUBEN DIEFFENBACH and ELIZABETH MAYNARD are:

                   i.    PEARL L. DIEFFENBACH, born 1889, ND.

162.           ii.    RAY L. DIEFFENBACH, born October 22, 1893, Pennsylvania.

 

 

69.  ELIZABETH ANNIE DIEFFENBACH was born March 27, 1863 in Pennsylvania, and died December 30, 1908.  She married (1) CHARLES BAHL, son of PETER BAHL and CAROLINE LITZELSWOPE.  He was born ca 1866.  She married (2) WALTER K. HOLMES, son of LEWIS HOLMES and MARY GREEN.  He was born June 26, 1858 in Pennsylvania, and died July 12, 1921.

 

More About ELIZABETH ANNIE DIEFFENBACH:

Burial: Old Zion Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore PA

 

More About CHARLES BAHL:

Cemetery: St. Basil's

Notes for WALTER K. HOLMES:

 

The Sullivan Review

July 20, 1921

W. Kerr Holmes died suddenly at his home in South Waverly, Tuesday evening, July 12 of acute indigestion at the age of 63 years and 14 days.

Mr. Holmes was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Holmes, who moved from Massachusetts to Cherry township in 1817, and resided in the part of the township known as Green settlement.

For a number of years he was engaged in farming and lumbering. About three years ago he sold his farm and moved to South Waverly.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. May Donovan of this place and two sons, John of Auburn, N.Y. and Stanley of Johnson City, also two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Martha Schwoerer of Burlington, Mrs. Joseph O’Neill of Wilkes-Barre. John G. Holmes of Ransom, Edmund of Mildred, and Henry of Montrose.

The remains were brought to this place Friday morning and services were held in Zion Lutheran Church Rev. W.H. Fehr officiating. Interment was made in Thrasher cemetery.

 

 

More About WALTER K. HOLMES:

Census: 1880, Cherry Twp., Sullivan, PA

     

Children of ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH and WALTER HOLMES are:

                   i.    LYLE FRANKLIN HOLMES, born 1888; died 1888.

                  ii.    WILLIAM M. HOLMES, born 1891; died 1891.

                 iii.    STANLEY HOLMES.

                 iv.    JOHN HOLMES.

                  v.    ANN HOLMES.

 

 

70.  REBECCA DIEFFENBACH was born 1867.  She married HARRY N. BIGGER ca 1891.  He was born 1864, and died 1936.

 

More About REBECCA DIEFFENBACH:

Burial: Old Zion Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore PA

 

Notes for HARRY N. BIGGER:

 

Sullivan Review: 27 Oct. 1898

Mr. & Mrs. Harry BIGGER are rejoicing over the arrival of their first born, after seven years of childless married life. It is a boy born Sunday morning.

 

 

More About HARRY N. BIGGER:

Burial: Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore, PA

Census: 1900, Fox Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

     

Child of REBECCA DIEFFENBACH and HARRY BIGGER is:

                   i.    ROBERT BIGGER, born October 1898; died 1935.

 

More About ROBERT BIGGER:

Burial: Thrashers Cemetery, Dushore, PA

 

71.  GEORGE N. DIEFFENBACH  was born April 1869 in PA, and died 1952 in PA.  He married LILLIAN M. KNELLER ca 1897, daughter of WESLEY KNELLER and JESSICA SMITH.  She was born November 1881, and died May 20, 1964 in Colley.

 

More About GEORGE N. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Thrasher's Cemetery

Census 1: 1920, Cherry, Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1930, Sullivan Co., PA

 

More About LILLIAN M. KNELLER:

Cemetery: Thrasher

Census: 1930, Servant for Herbert Fudge Family, Elmira, NY

     

Children of GEORGE DIEFFENBACH and LILLIAN KNELLER are:

163.            i.    LEWIS M. DIEFFENBACH, born July 21, 1897; died September 1975, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.

164.           ii.    RICHARD SAMUEL DIEFFENBACH, born May 18, 1907, Cherry Twp. , Sullivan Co., PA; died July 20, 2000, Bradford Co., PA.

                 iii.    PAUL DIEFFENBACH, born 1915; died November 1930.

 

More About PAUL DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Thrasher

 

72.  DELMER D. DIEFFENBACH  was born 1847 in PA, and died February 21, 1898 in PA.  He married MARGARET SAXE, daughter of JOHN SAXE and LUCRETIA LAUPHFRUM.  She was born July 1847 in Wilmot Twp., Bradford Co., PA, and died December 09, 1924 in PA.

 

Notes for DELMER D. DIEFFENBACH:

 

Sullivan Review:7 Feb. 1884

Elwell- Delmar DIEFFENBACH has a child dangerously ill.

 

Sullivan Review Jan.4, 1894

Two more Jeffersonian Democrats have been rewarded. D.F. MCCARTY has been made postmaster at Eldredsville, and D.D. DIEFFENBACH at Colley

 

Sullivan Review: 23 Feb. 1898

Delmar D. Dieffenbach died at his home in Colley. A wife and several children survive him. He was postmaster. Death was caused by pneumonia and sick but a few days. Funeral and interment at Colley Cemetery.

 

More About DELMER D. DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1850, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1880, Wilmot, Bradford Co., PA

 

More About MARGARET SAXE:

Cemetery: Colley

Census: 1920, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

     

Children of DELMER DIEFFENBACH and MARGARET SAXE are:

                   i.    MARY E. DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1871; died October 03, 1893.

More About MARY E. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Colley

 

165.           ii.    WILLIAM F. DIEFFENBACH, born January 11, 1872; died August 25, 1943.

166.          iii.    JOHN HENRY DIEFFENBACH, born Abt. 1876, PA; died October 14, 1949.

                 iv.    FRED DIEFFENBACH, born 1878; died July 22, 1885, Age 7yrs.

 

More About FRED DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Colley

 

                  v.    DELMER G. DIEFFENBACH, born October 1879; died 1961; married MINTA M. ?; born May 29, 1882; died January 1973.

 

 

More About DELMER G. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Colley

 

More About MINTA M. ?:

Cemetery: Colley

Social Security Number: 173-36-9303

 

 

73.  FRANKLIN DIEFFENBACH was born December 1849 in PA, and died 1938.  He married ANNA E. OR ANALIZE POND ca 1875, daughter of HIRAM POND and HANNAH HULBIRT.  She was born May 1855 in PA.

 

More About FRANKLIN DIEFFENBACH:

Burial: Colley Cemetery, Sullivan Co., PA

 

Census 1: 1870, Colley, Sullivan C., PA

Census 2: 1880, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 3: 1900, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 4: 1910, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Census 5: 1920, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Occupation: 1920, Farmer

 

More About ANNA E. OR ANALIZE POND:

Census: 1880, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

     

Children of FRANKLIN DIEFFENBACH and ANNA POND are:

                   i.    ADDIE DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1875, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA.

                  ii.    EDWARD DIEFFENBACH, born December 1877.

 

More About EDWARD DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1880, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

 

                 iii.    FREDERICK A. DIEFFENBACH, born September 02, 1878, Pennsylvania; died September 1965, Pennsylvania.

 

Notes for FREDERICK A. DIEFFENBACH:

Name: Frederick Dieffenbach

SSN: 166-16-8408 

Last Residence: Pennsylvania

Born: 2 Sep 1879

Died: Sep 1965

 

More About FREDERICK A. DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Colley

Census: 1920, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Occupation: 1920, Laborer in lumber woods

 

167.          iv.    ARCHIE DIEFFENBACH, born July 1880, Pennsylvania; died ca 1931.

                  v.    EMMA DIEFFENBACH, born 1883; died May 1886.

 

More About EMMA DIEFFENBACH:

Cemetery: Colley

 

                 vi.    WALTER C. DIEFFENBACH, born January 1888; died September 23, 1925, NY.

 

Notes for WALTER C. DIEFFENBACH:

 

The Sullivan Review

Sept. 23, 1925

Walter C. Dieffenbach died Saturday in New York State. His body was brought to the home of his parents on Monday. Mr. Dieffenbach was a veteran of the late World War and was seriously gassed while serving over seas.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dieffenbach of Colley and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held at Colley Tuesday morning.

Interment in the Colley cemetery.

 

 

More About WALTER C. DIEFFENBACH:

Census: 1920, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

Military service: Co. G2 Bat. PV

Occupation: 1920, Laborer in lumber woods

 

168.         vii.    WORTH DIEFFENBACH, born March 09, 1890, Pennsylvania; died April 1965, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.

               viii.    GRACE DIEFFENBACH, born June 1891.

169.          ix.    CLARENCE H. DIEFFENBACH, born October 24, 1894, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died November 24, 1984.

170.           x.    LILLIAN DIEFFENBACH, born June 04, 1892, Colley Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died February 18, 1981, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.

 

 

74.  ROSCOE DIEFFENBACH was born 1850 in Pennsylvania, and died Bet. 1910 - 1920 in California.  He married EMILY S. MYERS ca 1874 in PA, daughter of JOHN MYERS and CATHERINE FULMER.  She was born October 1856 in Pennsylvania, and died between 1924 - 1930 in California.

 

Notes for ROSCOE DIEFFENBACH:

Sullivan Review: 21 Feb. 1884

 

Burton, 9 year old son of Roscoe DIEFFENBACH, of Colley, while wrestling on Monday, had his arm broken.

 

A Ross Dieffenbach is on the 1920 census in Highland Twp., San Bernadino, CA as a patient at the Southern California State Hospital.

 

More About ROSCOE DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1900, El Monte, LA Co., CA

Census 2: 1850, Cherry Twp., Sullivan Co., PA

 

Notes for EMILY S. MYERS:

Emily was adopted by Thomas and Mary Kennedy

 

More About EMILY S. MYERS:

Census 1: 1860, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1870, Nescopeck, Luzerne Co., PA

Census 3: 1880, Colley Twp. Sullivan Co., PA

Census 4: 1900, El Monte, LA Co., CA

Census 5: 1910, El Monte, LA, California

Census 6: 1920, Kern Co., CA

     

Children of ROSCOE DIEFFENBACH and EMILY MYERS are:

                   i.    BURTON DIEFFENBACH, born May 1875.

 

More About BURTON DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1880, Colley Twp. Sullivan Co., PA

Census 2: 1900, El Monte, LA Co., CA

Census 3: 1910, El Monte, LA, California

Census 4: 1920, Kern Co., CA

Census 5: 1930, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, CA

Occupation: 1920, Truckdriver

 

171.           ii.    ELIZABETH DIEFFENBACH, born Feb., 1877, Pennsylvania.

172.          iii.    FISHER HENRY DIEFFENBACH, born September 28, 1879, Colley Twp. Sullivan Co., PA; died July 27, 1940, San Luis Obispo, CA.

                 iv.    HARRIET CATHARINE DIEFFENBACH, born August 05, 1885, Pennsylvania; died March 23, 1960, Kings Co., CA; married GEORGE ELLSWORTH, ca 1915; born January 27, 1885, California; died January 16, 1962, Kings Co., CA.

 

Notes for HARRIET CATHARINE DIEFFENBACH:

California Death Index:

Name: ELLSWORTH, HARRIET K

Social Security #: 

Sex: FEMALE  

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1885 

Birthplace: PENNSYLVANIA 

Death Date: 23 Mar 1960 

Death Place: KINGS 

Mother's Maiden Name: MEYERS 

Father's Surname:

 

 

More About HARRIET CATHARINE DIEFFENBACH:

Census 1: 1900, El Monte, LA Co., CA

Census 2: 1930, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Notes for GEORGE ELLSWORTH:

California Death Index:

Name: ELLSWORTH, GEORGE S

Social Security #: 554058820 

Sex: MALE 

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1885 

Birthplace: CALIFORNIA 

Death Date: 16 Jan 1962 

Death Place: KINGS 

Mother's Maiden Name: 

Father's Surname:

 

 

More About GEORGE ELLSWORTH:

Census: 1930, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, CA

Occupation: 1930, Fireman

 

 

75.  ANGELINE REESER was born February 1847 in PA, and died June 29, 1934.  She married (1) DANIEL VAUGHN.    She married (2) HIRAM NICHOLS about 1880.  He was born July 1852 in NY.

 

Notes for ANGELINE REESER:

The Sullivan Review

July 4, 1934

Mrs. Angeline Nichols died early Friday morning, June 29, at the home of her daugher, Mrs. George Pike at Waverly.

Mrs. Nichols is a daughter of the late Mr. and Ms. Amos Reeser of this place.  She was twice married, her first husband being Daniel Vaughn of Scoita Vale where she lived for many years.  Later after the death of her husband she married Hiram Nichols.  After his death she moved to Waverly where she has since made her home.  She was 89 years of age.

Mrs. Nichols is survived by four daugthers, Mrs. George Pike, of Waverly,

Mrs. Laura Styers of Sayre, Mrs. R.J. Jaynes of Warick N.Y., and Ms. M. V. Zimmer of Owego.  Also one sister Mrs. Mary Adamy of Union N.Y and brother Hon. John D Reeser of this place.  Ten grandchidren and six great grandchidren also survived.  She was a member of the Episcopal church in Waverly.

Funeral services were held at the Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery Waverly Sunday afternoon, Rev. Levi W. Lun officiating.

 

 

Children of ANGELINE REESER and DANIEL VAUGHN are:

                   i.    MALORA VAUGHN, born ca 1866.

                  ii.    HATTIE VAUGHN, born ca 1867.

                 iii.    LAURA VAUGHN.

 

     

Children of ANGELINE REESER and HIRAM NICHOLS are:

                 iv.    WILLIAM H. NICHOLS, born ca 1869.

                  v.    ELLEN B. NICHOLS, born ca 1871.

                 vi.    OLLA B. NICHOLS, born ca 1874.

 

 

76.  VALINA REESER  was born February 09, 1851, and died September 01, 1910.  She married GEORGE H. HONNETTER.  He was born 1846.

 

Noter for VALINA REESER:

 

The Sullivan Review

Sept. 8, 1910

After an illness last for more than five months Vilina Reeser Honnetter, wife of G.H. Honnetter, died at her home on Headly avenue last Thursday morning, September 1, at 3 o’clock.  She was born in Cherry township Feb. 9, 1851, being at the time of her death, 59 years 6 months and 22 days of age.

Deceased was the second daughter of Amos and Rebecca (Dieffenbach) Reeser.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs. G.H. Messersmith.  Also by three sister, Mrs. Angeline Nichols, of Sciotavale, Mrs. Mary Weiss of Waverly, Mrs. Bernice McHenry, of Dushore, and one brother J.D. Reeser, of this place.

The funeral services were held at the house Saturday morning at ten o’clock, Rev. A. Bachofer delivering the sermon, assisted by Rev. H.R. Wilkes with a prayer. Interment was made in Bahr Hill cemetery.  Pallbearers were G.H. Messersmith, David Cook Wm. McHenry, Fred Hoffa, John Degen and L.R. Taylor.

 

 

Child of VALINA REESER and GEORGE HONNETTER is:

                   i.    ADDIE MAE HONNETTER, born 1870, Dushore Twp., Sullivan Co., PA; died February 12, 1943; married GEORGE HOWARD MESSERSMITH; born April 08, 1880, Terry Twp., Bradford Co., PA; died March 05, 1949.

 

Notes for ADDIE MAE HONNETTER:

 

The Sullivan Review

February 18, 1943

Mrs. Addie M. Messersmith, wife of G. Howard Messersmith died at her home on Headley avenue, Friday, February 12th following an illness of some time.

Mrs. Messersmith suffered a stroke on January 20th and since that time had been in an unconscious condition.

Mrs. Messersmith was born in Dushore, an only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George H. Honnetter.

She is survived by her husband an uncle Hon, John D. Reeser of St. Petersburg, Florida and several cousins.

Funeral services were held from her late home, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.   Rev. John D. Keener, and Rev. William F. Woods, officiated.

Burial was in the family plot in the Bahr Hill cemetery.

 

 

More About GEORGE HOWARD MESSERSMITH:

Died 2: March 05, 1949

Cemetery 1: Fairview, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA

 

77.  MARY REESER was born Abt. 1855.  She married BARNEY WEISS.  He was born in Waverly, NY.

 

Child of MARY REESER and BARNEY WEISS is:

                   i.    FRED WEISS.

 

 

78.  BERNICE REESER was born May 30, 1858, and died September 25, 1924.  She married WILLIAM B. MCHENRY Abt. 1880. He was born December 26, 1853 in Columbia Co., and died December 10, 1917 in Dushore, Sullivan Co. , PA..

 

The Sullivan Review

October 1, 1924

Mrs. Bernice McHenry died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. Cook of Carpenter street at the age of 66 ears.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Kohler of Newark N.J. and Mrs. David Cook of Dushore, Sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Adam of Union and Mrs. Hiram Nichols of Waverly, N.Y and one brother, Hon. John D. Reeser of Dushore.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon and interment was made in the Bahr Hill Cemetery.

 

 

Notes for WILLIAM B. MCHENRY:

 

The Sullivan Review December 12, 1917

William B. McHenry died at his home on Carpenter street, Tuesday night, Dec. 11, at the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Mr. McHenry was enjoying his usual health and went to work for the Dushore Construction Co, Tuesday, but about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, one of the men who was working near him, noticed that he seemed to act strangely, and shortly after he was taken ill and medical aid was summoned when it found he was suffering from a stroke of apoplexy. He was removed to his home and died during the night. Mr. McHenry was born in Columbia county, coming to this place when a young man. He was a carpenter by trade. He married Bernice Reeser, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Reeser, who together with their two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Kohler of Jersey City, and Mrs. David Cook of this place, and an adopted son who is serving in the army, survive him. Funeral service will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. with interment at Bahr's cemetery

 

 

Children of BERNICE REESER and WILLIAM MCHENRY are:

173.            i.    MARGARET MCHENRY, born September 30, 1880, Waverly, Bradford Co., PA; died April 16, 1959, Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA.

174.           ii.    PEARL MCHENRY, born December 1882, Wyulusing. PA; died December 18, 1949, Roselle Parl, NJ.

                 iii.    PAUL MCHENRY, born October 23, 1893; died December 21, 1963;

 

More About PAUL MCHENRY:

Adoption: by WILLIAM and MARGARET MCHENRY.

 

 

79.  JOHN D. REESER was born March 15, 1861 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., PA, and died March 11, 1970.  He married MARY R. BURNS March 04, 1885, daughter of HENRY BURNS and CLARA ?.  She was born September 25, 1866 in Troy, PA, and died July 13, 1942 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

 

Notes for JOHN D. REESER:

Inghams History once again:

 

    JOHN D. REESER, one of the leading retail merchants of Sullivan County, was born in Dushore, where he still resides, March 15, 1861.  He received his education in the public schools of his native place and, when eighteen years of age, opened a confectionery store, which about a year later he converted into a general dry-goods store.  In 1884 he took as his partner E. G. Sylvara and continued the business until 1891, when he sold his interest to Mr. Sylvara and opened his present establishment, which is one of the finest general department dry-goods and millinery stores in this section of the state. 

 

 

The Sullivan Review

March 19, 1970

John Donald Reeser, 84, St. Petersburg Florida and a former resident of Dushore, died March 11, 1970 in a Tampa, Florida, Hospital.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James A. North of Tampa and 5 grandchildren.

Mr. Reeser was born in Dushore, the son of Mr and Mrs. John D. Reeser, who lived on Headley Avenue. His parents operated a department store where the present A & P Food Store is located in Dushore. They also had a store in Sayre.

He was married after going to Florida. There are no immediate relatives in the Dushore Area.

 

Notes for MARY R. BURNS:

 

The Sullivan Review

July 23, 1942

Mrs. John D. Reeser formerly of Dushore, Pa., died Monday morning July 13th at her home 1601 9th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida.  She was born in Troy, Pa. September 25, 1866.  She came to Dushore and was married to J.D. Reeser on March 4, 1885, celebrating their 57th anniversary last March 4.  She lived in Dushore until eighteen years ago, when she and her husband started spending the winters in Florida in 1941 the family took up their permanent residence in St. Petersburg.

She is survived by her husband John D. Reeser two daughters, Misses Marjorie and Mabel Reeser one son John Donald Reeser and a granddaughter Katherine Mary Reeser.

Funeral services were held in St. Paul’s Catholic Church Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock and burial was in Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Petersburg Florida.

 

     

Children of JOHN REESER and MARY BURNS are:

175.            i.    JOHN DONALD REESER, JR., born ca 1886; died March 11, 1970, Tampa, FL.

                  ii.    MARJORIE J. REESER, born 1887.

                 iii.    MABEL D. REESER, born 1890.

 

 

80.  BENJAMIN SERVATUS  was born April 08, 1836 in Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA.  He married MARGARET ELIZABETH BERGER, daughter of JONATHAN BERGER and ANNA ?.  She was born April 18, 1839 in Montour Co., PA, and died February 13,

1900.

 

BENJAMIN SERVATUS DIEFENBACHER, retired farmer and business man living at Washingtonville, in Derry township, Montour county, was born in that township April 8, 1836, son of Condrad and Catherine (Stamm) Dieffenbacher, The Dieffenbacher originated in Wurtemberg, Germany, while the Stamm family is of Swiss extraction.  Representatives of the former came to this country at an early day, locating in the mountains of Pennsylvania, while the Stamms settled in Berks county, Pa., later coming to Montour county.  On both sides Mr. Dieffenbacher’s ancestors have always been associated with the agricultural interests of their respective neighborhoods.

   Conrad Dieffenbacher, great-grandfather of Benjamin S., was born March 1, 1745, and died Aug. 6, 1813.  His wife Catherine died Jan. 3, 1809.  They were married Jan 30, 1769.

     Philip Dieffenbacher, son of Conrad, above died March 25, 1840, aged sixty-two years, one month, twenty-two days.  His wife Rosanna, born Oct. 13, 1782 died Sept. 16, 1869.

     Conrad Dieffenbacher, son of Philip, became quite prominent in Derry township where he served as school director and supervisor.  His death occurred Oct. 11, 1884, at the age of seventy-eight years, seven months ten days.  His wife, Catherine, died march 19, 1866, aged fifty-three years, eight months, eleven days.

     Benjamin S. Dieffenbacher attended the country schools of his neighborhood until her was twelve years old, when he was obliged to become self-supporting, which he did.  After working on different farms in Lycoming country for two years he went to Milton, Pa., and began learning the wagonmaker’s trade. Which he followed for ten years.  In 1860 he came to Washingtonville and worked at his trade for a decade, when moved to a farm in Derry township, conducting it for fifteen years.  Returning to Washingtonville, he bought twenty-five acres two miles from the town.  Later he went to Union county anf farmed for three years, and then returning again to Washingtonville, has continued a resident of that place, where he is now living retired, having rented his farm.  Mr. Dieffenbacher has been quite prominent, as he has been constable for three years, supervisor seven years, and school director many years, now holding that office for the borough.  He has always been interested in educational matters, and he served as member of the city council for fifteen years.  In his political proclivities he is a Democrat.

     Mr. Dieffenbacher married Margaret Elizabeth Berger, a native of Montour county, born April 18, 1839, died Feb. 13, 1900, dauaghter of Jonathan and Anna Marie Berger; the father died April 3, 1882 and the mother May 19, 1879.  Mr. and Mrs. Dieffenbacher had the following family: William C., who is a farmer of Derry township, married Anna Russell; Daniel Norman is superintendent of city schools of Danville, Pa.; Clara Aletta married Samuel Moser, a farmer of Derry township; Cora Ella married F. H. Lundy, of Williamsport, Pa., ticket agent for the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company, at that point; Anna Margaret married J. R. Cotner, a photographer of Williams port; Laura Jane married Daniel H. Farley, a mail carrier of Williamsport; David Arthur, who is a ticket agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Muncy, Pa., married Sarah Hileman; Carrie Olive is clerk in a general store at Williamsport; Erma Viola married Claud Diehl, a telegrapher for the B. R. & R. Railroad Company at Orchard Park, N. Y.

     Mr. Dieffenbacher belongs to the Reformed Church of which he was deacon and elder for tenty years.

Sourse: COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES pages 1116 and 1117.

 

More About BENJAMIN SERVATUS DIEFFENBACHER:

Burial: Strawberry Ridge

Census 1: 1850, Derry, Montour, PA

Census 2: 1880, Derry Twp., Montour Co., PA

Census 3: 1920, Loyalsock, Lycoming Co., PA

Occupation 1: Farmer, Wagonmaker

Occupation 2: Constable, & School director

Occupation 3: Member of City Council

Politics: Republican

 

More About MARGARET ELIZABETH BERGER:

Burial: Strawberry Ridge

Cemetery: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

     

Children of BENJAMIN DIEFFENBACHER and MARGARET BERGER are:

i.WILLIAM C. DIEFFENBACHER, born December 7, 1858, died January, 1917; married ANNA RUSSELL about 1884.  She was born ca 1861 and died June 24, 1944.

 

More About WILLIAM C. DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1910 Anthony, Montour Co., PA

 

Child of WILLIAM C. and ANNA DIEFFENBACHER:

       SIDNEY WARREN DIEFFENBACH born ca 1884.

 

176.           ii.    DANIEL NORMAN DIEFFENBACHER, born January 28, 1863, Washingtonville, Montour Co., PA.

                    

                 iii.    CLARA ALETTA DIEFFENBACHER, born May 30, 1867, Pennsylvania, died December 19, 1938; married SAMUEL MOSER about 1886. He was born in February 1859.

 

More About CLARA ALETTA DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

                         Census 2: 1900, Derry Twp., Montour Co., PA

                    

                         Children of CLARA and SAMUEL MOSER:

                         LEROY ALFRED MOSER, born August 10, 1888,  Pennsylvania

                         SERVATUS HENRY MOSER, born April 17, 1896, Pennsylvania; married HAZEL E. ? about 1917. She was born ca 1893.

                    

                 iv.    CORA ELLA DIEFFENBACHER, born July, 1870, Pennsylvania; married FRANK H. LUNDY; born July, 1970, Missouri.

 

More About CORA ELLA DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1900, South Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 3: 1920, Loyalsock, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 4: 1930, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

 

More About FRANK H. LUNDY:

Census: 1920, Loyalsock, Lycoming Co., PA

Occupation: Ticket Agent for Philadelphia & Reading RR

 

v.   ANNA MARGARET DIEFFENBACHER, born June,1873,  Pennsylvania; married JAMES R. COTNER, born September, 1870 in Pennsylvania.

Child of ANNA DIEFFENBACHER and JAMES R. COTNER:

                   MIRIAM COTNER, born November, 1897

 

More About ANNA MARGARET DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

Census 2:  1900, Limestone, Montour Co., PA

 

More About JAMES R. COTNER:

Occupation: Photographer in Williamsport, PA

 

                 vi.    HATTIE G. DIEFFENBACHER, born ca 1876, Pennsylvania.

 

More About HATTIE G. DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

 

                vii.    LAURA JANE DIEFFENBACHER, born August 1878, Pennsylvania; married DANIEL HARTMAN FARLEY about 1904; he was born September 30, 1876 and died January 4, 1964.

 

More About LAURA JANE DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Derry Twp. Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1900, South Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 3: 1920, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 4: 1930   Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

 

More About DANIEL H. FARLEY:

Occupation: Mail carrier of Williamsport, PA

 

                         Child of LAURA DIEFFENBACHER and DANIEL FARLEY:

                         PAUL RUNKLE FARLEY, born December 12, 1905 in Pennsylvania,

 

ix.DAVID ARTHUR DIEFFENBACHER, born April, 1881, Pennsylvania; married SARAH CATHERINE HEILMAN about 1903. She was born March 4, 1882 in Pennsylvania

 

More About DAVID ARTHUR DIEFFENBACHER:

Occupation: Ticket Agent for Pennsylvania RR

Census 1: 1900, Washingtonville, Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1910, Clinton Twp., Lycoming Co., PA

Census 3: 1920, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., PA

Census 4: 1930, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., PA      

 

                         Children of DAVID ARTHUR DIEFFENBACHER and SARAH HEILMAN:

a.      VONDA B. DIEFFENBACHER, born May 11, 1904 in PA

b.      CLAIRE  H. DIEFFENBACHER, born ca  1908 in PA

c.       MILDRED L. DIEFFENBACHER, born July 2, 1902 in PA

d.      ROBERT B. DIEFFENBACHER, born ca 1917 in PA

e.      JANET R. DIEFFENBACHER, born ca 1920 in PA

 

                    

 

                 ix.    CARRIE OLIVE DIEFFENBACHER, born December, 1884 in Pennsylvania.

                  x.    ERMA VIOLA DIEFFENBACHER, born May 5, 1888 in Pennsylvania; died May, 1977 in Lockport, NY; married CLAUDE ALVIN DIEHL about 1912. He was born August 1, 1884 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About ERMA VIOLA DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1900, Derry, Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1920, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

Census 3: 1930, Lockport, Niagara, NY

 

More About CLAUDE A. DIEHL:

Occupation: Telegrapher for  RR, Orchard Park, NY

 

 

81.  CHARLES OLIVER DIEFFENBACHER was born 1850 in Pennsylvania, and died 1931.  He married MARGARET ANN BROWN February 15, 1877 in Strawberry Ridge Church, PA, daughter of WILLIAM BROWN and MARGARET GEPHART.  She was born 1853 in Pennsylvania, and died 1898.

 

More About CHARLES OLIVER DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1880, Derry, Montour, PA

     

Children of CHARLES DIEFFENBACHER and MARGARET BROWN are:

                   i.    WARREN CONRAD DIEFFENBACHER, born February 14, 1878.

 

More About WARREN CONRAD DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1880, Derry, Montour, PA

 

                  ii.    PAUL WILLIAM DIEFFENBACHER, born November 12, 1879.

 

More About PAUL WILLIAM DIEFFENBACHER:

Census: 1880, Derry, Montour, PA

 

177.          iii.    CLYDE CHARLES DIEFFENBACHER, born December 05, 1889.

                 iv.    MARY ELLEN DIEFFENBACHER, born June 08, 1891; died January 05, 1934.

 

 

82.  MARY ELLEN DIEFFENBACHER was born November 17, 1853, and died June 02, 1941.  She married WILLIAM HENRY BROWN III February 15, 1877, son of WILLIAM BROWN and MARGARET GEPHART.  He was born March 19, 1851, and died December 18, 1896.

 

More About WILLIAM HENRY BROWN III:

Source: Clayton Wayne Brown

     

Children of MARY DIEFFENBACHER and WILLIAM BROWN are:

                   i.    FRANKLIN BROWN, born ca 1876.

                  ii.    CLAUD BROWN, born ca 1877.

                 iii.    JENNIE BROWN, born 1878.

                 iv.    CARRIE BROWN, born 1880; married ROY MILLER; born ca 1877.

                  v.    CLARENCE BROWN, born 1881.

                 vi.    ADAM ZWINGLI BROWN, born July 31, 1893; died June 26, 1961; married MARIETTA HOBSON; born ca 1888.

178.         vii.    HAROLD BROWN, born February 06, 1893; died February 19, 1957.

179.        viii.    CALVIN ATWOOD BROWN, born May 07, 1896; died February 12, 1979, Harper, KS.

 

 

83.  MARY ANN LANTZ was born ca 1826 in PA, and died in San Joanquin Co., CA.  She married JOHN S. WARD ca 1850.  He died August 1898.

     

Children of MARY LANTZ and JOHN WARD are:

                   i.    WILLIAM WARD.

                  ii.    IDA WARD.

                 iii.    MARY WARD.

                 iv.    LOUIS WARD.

                  v.    DAVID WARD.

                 vi.    DANIEL WARD.

                vii.    JOHN WARD.

               viii.    ALEXANDER BAXTER WARD.

                 ix.    AMOS WARD, born ca 1852.

                  x.    LAURA WARD.

 

 

84.  PHILIP LANTZ was born 1829.  He married ELLAN ?.  She was born ca 1835.

     

Children of PHILIP LANTZ and ELLAN ? are:

                   i.    ESIDOR LANTZ, born ca 1858.

                  ii.    THEODORE LANTZ, born ca 1859.

                 iii.    LILLIE LANTZ, born ca 1868.

                 iv.    CHARLES LANTZ, born ca 1870.

                  v.    JOHN LANTZ, born ca 1873.

 

 

85.  SIMON LANTZ was born May 23, 1830, and died February 16, 1901 in Hessville, Sandusky Co., Ohio.  He married MARY ANN WAGGONER November 07, 1852 in Sandusky Co., Ohio.  She was born September 14, 1830 in Ohio.

     

Children of SIMON LANTZ and MARY WAGGONER are:

180.            i.    SARAH ELLEN LANTZ, born June 10, 1853; died November 1911, St. Louis, Missouri.

                  ii.    JOHN J. LANTZ, born July 14, 1855; died April 13, 1856.

181.          iii.    FINNA ELIZABETH LANTZ, born July 11, 1857; died October 22, 1937.

182.          iv.    MARY E. LANTZ, born December 25, 1858; died November 22, 1922, Glendale, CA.

183.           v.    LOUISA M. LANTZ, born September 07, 1860.

                 vi.    WILLIAM LANTZ, born September 25, 1862.

184.         vii.    SIMON EDWIN LANTZ, born December 06, 1863; died 1950.

               viii.    DAVID V. LANTZ, born July 06, 1865.

185.          ix.    NANCY ALMEDA LANTZ, born April 01, 1869; died 1954.

                  x.    CHARLES A. LANTZ, born July 08, 1870.

186.          xi.    MOSES F. LANTZ, born November 15, 1871; died April 15, 1909, Robinson, IL.

 

 

86.  ROSANNA LANTZ  was born October 05, 1835.  She married ISAAC WARD.  He was born March 07, 1827, and died March 27, 1903.

     

Children of ROSANNA LANTZ and ISAAC WARD are:

                   i.    HIRAM R. WARD, born 1852; died 1924.

                  ii.    ISAAC E. WARD, born 1853; died 1941.

                 iii.    LEMUEL WARD, born 1855; died 1927.

                 iv.    JULIA WARD, born 1857; died 1904.

                  v.    EMMA A. WARD, born 1860; died 1954.

                 vi.    JOHN IRWIN WARD, born 1862.

                vii.    LEWIS A. WARD, born 1864.

               viii.    ELLEN E. WARD, born 1866; died 1934.

                 ix.    CELESTA E. WARD, born 1868; died 1930.

                  x.    ANNA B. WARD, born 1870; died 1873.

                 xi.    WILLIAM LEROY WARD, born 1871; died 1873.

                xii.    SARAH MAYILLA WARD, born 1872; died 1936.

               xiii.    LAURA LUCINDA WARD, born September 24, 1874; died June 26, 1933; married CHARLES E. ZEPERNICK.

               xiv.    ONELIA WARD, born 1879.

 

 

87.  EMANUEL M. LANTZ was born September 01, 1849 in Hessville, Sandusky, Ohio, and died October 13, 1930 in Helena, Sandusky, Ohio.  He married REBECCA A. MOSES September 01, 1872.  She was born 1844 in Ohio, and died January 22, 1933.

 

More About EMANUEL M. LANTZ:

Burial: Metzker Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio

     

Child of EMANUEL LANTZ and REBECCA MOSES is:

                   i.    L. Z. LANTZ, b. August 26, 1872.

 

 

88.  WILLIAM B. STAMM was born December 1830 in Berks Co., PA, and died December 31, 1898.  He married MARY CATHERINE BERGER.  She was born ca 1834 in Pennsylvania, and died September 18, 1882 in Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., PA.

 

More About WILLIAM B. STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

More About MARY CATHERINE BERGER:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 1: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of WILLIAM STAMM and MARY BERGER are:

                   i.    JACOB STAMM, born ca 1864, Pennsylvania.

 

More About JACOB STAMM:

Census 1: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                  ii.    MARY A. STAMM, born ca 1865, Pennsylvania.

 

More About MARY A. STAMM:

Census 1: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

 

89.  EDMUND J. STAMM was born December 15, 1839 in Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., PA, and died February 07, 1909.  He married AMELIA M. BERGER 1866, daughter of JACOB BERGER.  She was born October 11, 1844 in Montour Co., Pennsylvania, and died October 19, 1928.

 

More About EDMUND J. STAMM:

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 4: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Occupation 1: 1870, School Teacher

Occupation 2: 1880, Farmer

 

More About AMELIA M. BERGER:

Census 1: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of EDMUND STAMM and AMELIA BERGER are:

                   i.    ELIZABETH M. E. STAMM, born ca 1868, Pennsylvania.

 

More About ELIZABETH M. E. STAMM:

Census 1: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                  ii.    HARLEY W. STAMM, born November 1875, Pennsylvania.

 

More About HARLEY W. STAMM:

Census: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                 iii.    GRACE C. STAMM, born Abt. 1876, Pennsylvania.

 

More About GRACE C. STAMM:

Census: Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                 iv.    RALPH STAMM, b. October 1885.

                  v.    LLOYD W. STAMM, born 1881; died 1958; married MINNIE ?.

 

 

90.  DANIEL D. was born April 1841 in Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., PA, and died 1901.  He married SUSANNA RENGLER.  She was born Abt. 1849 in Pennsylvania, and died June 25, 1890.

 

More About DANIEL D. STAMM:

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 4: 1900, West Chillisquaque, Northumberland, PA

 

More About SUSANNA RENGLER:

Census: 1880, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of DANIEL STAMM and SUSANNA RENGLER are:

                   i.    CLARENCE STAMM, born 1870.

                  ii.    JOHN E. STAMM, born ca 1872.

                 iii.    SPENCER W. STAMM, born ca 1876.

                 iv.    ROBERT C. STAMM, born ca 1879.

 

 

91.  FRANKLIN H. STAMM was born March 23, 1843 in Delaware, Northumberland Co., PA, and died July 31, 1911 in Northumberland Co., PA.  He married ANNIE M. SNYDER Abt. 1873.  She was born May 12, 1846 in Pennsylvania, and died February 11, 1918.

 

More About FRANKLIN H. STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of FRANKLIN STAMM and ANNIE SNYDER are:

                   i.    MARYANN  STAMM, born ca 1865, Pennsylvania; died August 11, 1876, Pennsylvania.

 

More About MARYANN STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                  ii.    CARRIE STAMM, b. September 1874, Pennsylvania; married WILLIAM WALTERS, ca. 1899; born March 1879.

 

More About CARRIE STAMM:

Census: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                 iii.    JACOB STAMM, born April 1877, Pennsylvania; died August 22, 1877, Pennsylvania.

 

More About JACOB STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                 iv.    SARAH J STAMM, born April 1877, Pennsylvania; died October 01, 1877, Pennsylvania.

 

More About SARAH J STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

                  v.    GROVER STAMM, born August 1885, Pennsylvania.

 

More About GROVER STAMM:

Census: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

 

92.  LEVI FREDERICK was born January 06, 1845 in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PA, and died March 19, 1919.  He married SARAH ANN SCHAEFFER October 27, 1868.  She was born June 22, 1848 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About LEVI FREDERICK STAMM:

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 4: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Occupation: 1870, Farmer

 

More About SARAH ANN SCHAEFFER:

Census 1: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1920, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of LEVI STAMM and SARAH SCHAEFFER are:

187.            i.    CORA A. STAMM, born November 16, 1869, Pennsylvania; died August 29, 1960, Pennsylvania.

                  ii.    ORAN STAMM, born January 14, 1877.

 

More About ORAN STAMM:

Census: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

188.          iii.    IDA ELIZABETH STAMM, born ca 1871, Turbot, Northumberland, PA; died December 31, 1950, Northumberland Co., PA.

 

 

93.  HENRY F. STAMM was born April 1846 in Delaware, Northumberland Co., PA.  He married MAGGIE ANN ? Abt. 1868.  She was born June 1849 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About HENRY F. STAMM:

Census 1: 1850, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1860, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 3: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

More About MAGGIE ANN ?:

Census: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Child of HENRY STAMM and MAGGIE ? is:

                   i.    HARVEY STAMM, born December 1878; married DAVO ?, ca 1900; born June 1861.

 

More About HARVEY STAMM:

Census: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

 

 

94.  PHILIP LEANDER STAMM was born November 12, 1848 in Delaware, Northumberland Co., PA, and died August 13, 1905 in Pennsylvania.  He married SUSANNA M. BELLMAN Abt. 1869.  She was born March 24, 1850 in Pennsylvania, and died August 09, 1912 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About PHILIP LEANDER STAMM:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 1: 1870, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1900, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

Occupation: 1870, Farmer

 

More About SUSANNA M. BELLMAN:

Burial: Paradise Church Cemetery, Turbot, Northumberland, PA

     

Children of PHILIP STAMM and SUSANNA BELLMAN are:

189.            i.    MARY EDITH STAMM, born October 1869, Pennsylvania.

                  ii.    CURTIS STAMM, born June 1879.

 

 

95.  LYDIA A. was born February 03, 1841.  She married JOHN SEIDEL September 25, 1863.  He was born January 15, 1840 in Derry Twp..

     

Child of LYDIA TANNER and JOHN SEIDEL is:

                   i.    GEORGE FRANKLIN SEIDEL, (ADOPTED), born March 08, 1873.

 

 

96.  ROSANNA CATHERINE TANNER was born July 18, 1844, and died November 10, 1924.  She married ABRAHAM DANIEL ST. CLAIR December 21, 1865, son of HARTMAN ST. CLAIR and HANNAH BRIGHT.  He was born March 09, 1839, and died April 09, 1896.

     

Children of ROSANNA TANNER and ABRAHAM ST. CLAIR are:

                   i.    LAUREL ISABEL ST. CLAIR, born 1866; married (1) EDWIN DIETRICK; married (2) WILLIAM S. BOGART.

                  ii.    SUSAN C. ST. CLAIR, born 1868; married ENOCH WILLIAMS.

                 iii.    LYDIA R. ST. CLAIR, born 1869; married BRUCE KELLY.

                 iv.    JOHN WESLEY ST. CLAIR, born 1871; married (1) MARY C. MENGES; married (2) BLANCHE I. PLOTTS.

                  v.    ABRAHAM DANIEL ST. CLAIR, born 1873; married MARGARET UMSTEAD.

                 vi.    WILLIAM TERNER ST. CLAIR, born 1875; married (1) ELIZABETH SPRINGER; married (2) BERTHA UMSTEAD.

                vii.    EMMA ROSANNA ST. CLAIR, born 1884; married GEORGE ROAT.

 

More About EMMA ROSANNA ST. CLAIR:

Divorced: George Roat

 

 

97.  WELLINGTON STAMM  was born February 1861, and died between 1900 - 1906.  He married IDA MAE SEES Abt. 1884.  She was born May 1866 in Pennsylvania.

 

More About WELLINGTON STAMM:

Census 1: 1880, Anthony, Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1870, Anthony, Montour Co., PA

     

Children of WELLINGTON STAMM and IDA SEES are:

190.            i.    CLARENCE STAMM, born October 26, 1885; died October 1977, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., PA.

191.           ii.    BESSIE STAMM, born November 26, 1886; died December 1978, Bloomsburg, PA.

192.          iii.    CARRIE STAMM, born April 27, 1888, Washingtonville, Montour Co., PA; died September 15, 1959, Keyport, NJ.

                 iv.    HATTIE B. STAMM, born March 1891.

                  v.    BLANCHE O. STAMM, born May 1894.

                 vi.    JOHN D. STAMM, born April 1896.

                vii.    GEORGE STAMM, born October 11, 1897, Pennsylvania.

               viii.    CAROL M. STAMM, born June 1899.

                 ix.    PAUL L. STAMM, born December 18, 1900.

                  x.    HARRY M. STAMM, born March 07, 1903.

                 xi.    MELVIN L. STAMM, born February 22, 1905.

 

 

98.  HERVEY EDMUND DIEFFENBACHER  was born October 18, 1865.  He married JENNIE C. RHODES July 01, 1891, daughter of GEORGE RHODES and MARY LONG.  She was born February 19, 1869 in Harrisburg, PA.

 

   HERVEY EDMUND DIEFFENBACH, the largest dealer in natural ice in Bloomsburg, Pa., was born in that town Oct. 18, 1865, and is a son of Jacob Dieffenbacher, The family is descended from Conrad Dieffenbacher, one of the earliest of the sturdy Germans to settle in Columbia county.

   Leonhard Dieffenbacher, a native of Eppingen, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, was the ancestor of the family in Columbia county.  He and his wife, Anna Martha, had several children, of whom Conrad was one.  The name has been altered by his descendants in America, who have dropped the terminal “er.”

     Conrad Dieffenbacher was born in Eppingen, March 1, 1743, and after the completion of his education came to America on the ship “Richmond,” landing at Philadelphia Oct. 20, 1764.  He settled in the Fulhomer (Faulkner) Swamp, in Limerick township, in what is now Montogomery county, Pa., where he married Catherine Betz on Jan. 30, 1769, and their children were: Abraham, born Nov.16, 1769; John, July 13, 1771; Fredrick, May 4, 1773; Jacob, Nov. 19, 1775; Philip, Feb. 3, 1778; Henry, Jan. 31, 1780; Elizabeth, May 11, 1782; Conrad, Feb. 15, 1785;  Catherine, May 20, 1787; David, June 17, 1789; and Susannah, Aug. 31, 1791.  He moved to Derry township, Northumberland county, in April, 1809.  Later he moved to Washingtonville, and there married Catherine Haas.  He died Aug. 6, 1813.

   Henry Dieffenbacher, son of Conrad, born in Montgomery county Jam. 31, 1780, died June 1, 1870.  He was a farmer, and resided in Washingtonville, then in Northumberland county.  He married Susannah, daughter of Jacob and Mary C. (Gortner) Hill, the former a soldier in the Revolution and later promoted to captain.  Her children were: David, who married Elizabeth Truckenmiller; Solomon; Christina, wife of John Springer; Sarah, wife of Abraham Cooper; Hannah, wife of John Moyer; Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Raupp; Jacob who married Martha A. Funston; Leah, wife of John Sidler; Susannah, wife of Charles Truckenmiller; Aaron, who married Jane Daw; and Henry, who married Sarah E. Hagenbuch.

     Jacob Dieffenbach, father of Hervey E., was born August 27, 1818, near Washingtonville, Northumberland county, and died in Bloomsburg May 4, 1898.  He was a farmer and resided on the State road, between Jerseytown and White Hall, and in 1854 moved to Bloomsburg and bought what is now the Dieffenbach Addition.  He Moved into the addition in 1860.  He married Martha A. Funston, who was born at Jerseytown, Jan. 19, 1827, daughter of Thomas A. and Hannah (Schooley) Funston and died in Bloomsburg Dec. 29,1902.  Their children were: Sarah Adeline, born Oct. 16,1847, married Charles A. Knorr; Susan Blanche, born May 3, 1850, died Sept. 21, 1852; Alvin Hill, borrn May 7, 1853, died July 22, 1859; Emma Jane born Jan. 13, 1856, March 2, 1856; Clara Adelia was born April 4, 1860, died May 4, 1896; Henry Funston, born Oct. 25, 1862 married Laura B. Dieterich; Hevery Edmund is mentioned below; Harriet Hannah born Dec. 4, 1869, married O. T. Weidman.

   Hervey E. Dieffenbach attended the “Port Noble” school at Bloomsburg, then went to the old Academy, later to the Fifth street school, to the Normal school and finally to the West Third street school.  He then went to live on his father’s farm and assisted him in the manufacture of  brooms, his father being the largest maker of brooms in the county.  After this he was engaged in selling tea for about five years, when he sold the business.  On July 1, 1891, he married Jennie C. Rhoads, daughter of George W. and Mary Anna (Long) Rhoads, of Harrisburg, and they had these children: George Edmund, born Sept. 19, 1892; Oliver Hill, born Sept. 21, 1894; Mary Anna, May 29, 1895; Harriet Jennie, July 20, 1900; Clyde Marcus, Dec. 22, 1902; Jacob Grier, July 28, 1905; Martha Claire, Feb. 4, 1908; and Frederick Carroll B., May 26, 1910.

     In July, 1891, Mr. Dieffenbach went to Sunbury to work in the planing mill of Witmer Driesbach & Rhodes, and then changed to the Herndon Manufacturing Company’s planing mill, at Herndon.  In 1897 he returned to Bloomsburg and entered the ice business with his brother, Henry F., under the firm name of Dieffenbach Brothers.  For six years they continued the partnership, and then Hervey E. assumed entire control.  In 1897 they bought five acres of land between Eleventh and Fourteenth streets, which is flooded by means of springs, thus guranteeing a constant supply of pure ice in the winter for packing in their storehouses.  Generally the supply of natural ice is sufficient for their trade, but of late years it has been found necessary to import Mount Pocono natural ice to keep up with the rapidly growing patronage.

    Mr. Dieffenbach is a Dempcrat in political affilation, but has not sought or held office.  He was reared under the discipline of the Reformed Church, but now attends the United Evangelical.  He is a charter member of Theta Castle, No. 276, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Bloomsburg.

    George Edmund Dieffenbach, son of Hervey E., graduated from the Bloomsburg high school and then took a thorough business course in Garner’s business college, Harrisburg, Pa.  Since graduation he has been employed in the office of the superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, at Harrisburg.

     Mrs. Jennie C. (Rhoads) Dieffenbach was born in Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 19, 1869, and obtained her education at the Harris Park school.  She remained at home until her marriage.

    Lewis Rhoads, grandfather of Mrs. Dieffenbach, was born Feb. 19, 1820, in Newville, Cumberland Co., Pa.  His father, Lewis Rhoads, was a native of Reading, Pa., anda well-to-do contractor, having built numerous houses in that city.  His wife was an Obersheim.  Lewis Jr., received a common school education and learned the trade of carpenter.  He also worked in sawmills.  Moving to New Cumberland, Cumberland county, he engaged in contracting until his death in December, 1879.  He married Catherine Dock, who died June 1, 1888, and their children were: George Wilson, mentioned below; Edward Obersheim, who died young and is buried at Newville; William D. living in Harrisburg; Charles B., residing in Sanford, Fla.; Hannah May living in Newmarket, York county; and Eva, living in Cumberland, Pa.  Mrs. Rhoads was a daughter of Jacob Dock, of Philadelphia, and Eliza Bricker, of Newville.

     George Wilson Rhoads, father of Mrs. Dieffenbach, was born Aug. 1, 1845, in Newville, Cumberland county, and attended the public schools of that town.  At the beginning of the Civil was he enlised in Company I, 28^th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, under General Geary, and at the end of his short term reenlisted in the same company, Jan. 24, 1864, serving until the close of the war.  On his return he took up the trade of carpenter, finally entering the planing mill of Pancake, Trullinger & Co., where he was made foreman.  He remained in Harrisburg from 1872 to 1888, during that time serving on the board of school control, of which he was president in 1884.  In 1888 he came to Bloomsburg and took the position of superintendent of desk work for the Bloomsburg School Furnishing Company.  In 1891 he was made superintendent of the mill of Witmer, Driesbach & Rhoads, at Sunbury.  He served in the State Legislature as representative from Northumberland county for two terms, and is now in the office of the secretary of internal affairs at Harrisburg.

     Mr. Rhoads married Mary Anna Long, who was born Sept. 1, 1846, daughter of Herman and mary Anna (Parthermore) Long, of Middleton, Pa.  They have had children as follows: Jennie C., born Feb. 19, 1869, wife of Hervey E. Dieffenbach; and Edgar M., born June 5, 1871, who died March 12. 1872.  Mr. Rhodes is a Republican and very active in the party.  He is a member of the Evangelical Church, of which he is steward, and is connected with the Masonic lodge at Harrisburg; he has passed the thirty-second degree.

     Harriet Hannah Dieffenbach, sister of Hervey E., was married Oct. 1, 1890 to Oliver T. Weidman, and is now a resident of Minneapolis, Minn.  Mr. Weidman is manager of the catalogue and advertising department of the Janney-Semple-Hill Company, hardware dealers, and of the Ideal Sales Company, both of Minneapolis.  Mr. and Mrs. Weidman have four children: Martha Estelle, born Aug. 30, 1891, and Margaret Elsie, born Nove. 2, 1803. Both trained nurses; Allen LeRoy, born June 14, 1895, who is buried at Minneapolis; and Ruth Funston, born Sept. 6, 1903, at home.

Sourse: COLUMBIA AND MONTOUR COUNTIES pages 833, 834 ans 835.

 

 

     

Children of HERVEY DIEFFENBACHER and JENNIE RHODES are:

                   i.    GEORGE EDMUND DIEFFENBACHER, born September 19, 1892.

                  ii.    OLIVER HILL DIEFFENBACHER, born September 21, 1894.

                 iii.    MARY ANNA DIEFFENBACHER, born May 29, 1895.

                 iv.    HARRIET JENNIE DIEFFENBACHER, born July 20, 1900.

                  v.    CLYDE MARCUS DIEFFENBACHER, born December 22, 1902.

                 vi.    JACOB GRIER DIEFFENBACHER, born July 28, 1905.

                vii.    MARTHA CLAIRER DIEFFENBACHER, born February 04, 1908.

               viii.    FREDERICK CARROLL B. DIEFFENBACHER, born May 26, 1910.

 

 

99.  HARRIET HANNAH DIEFFENBACHER was born December 04, 1869 in Pennsylvania.  She married OLIVER T. WEIDMAN October 01, 1890.  He was born October 15, 1864 in New Jersey, and died December 31, 1940 in Los Angeles, Co., CA.

 

More About HARRIET HANNAH DIEFFENBACHER:

Census 1: 1880, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., PA

Census 2: 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN

Census 3: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN

 

Notes for HARRIET HANNAH DIEFFENBACHER:

In 1930 census Harriet is living with daughter, Ruth and son-in-law, WILLARD W. HOLMES in Minneapolis, MN, and she is divorced from Oliver.

 

Minnasota Death Index:

Name: Harriet D. Weidman

Birth Date: 4 Dec 1869

Death Date: 3 Sep 1964

Death County: Hennepin 

Mother's Maiden Name: Funston 

State File Number: 007715 

Certificate Number: 007715 

Certificate Year: 1964 

Record Number: 1579395

 

Notes for OLIVER T. WEIDMAN:

California Death Record:

Name: WEIDMAN, OLIVER TRUMAN

Social Security #: 0 

Sex: MALE 

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1864 

Birthplace: NEW JERSEY 

Death Date: 31 Dec 1940 

Death Place: LOS ANGELES 

Mother's Maiden Name: UTT 

Father's Surname: WEIDMAN 

 

 

More About OLIVER T. WEIDMAN:

Census: 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN

Census: 1930, Long Beach, LA Co., CA (divorced)

Occupation: 1920, Catalog sales hardware

     

Children of HARRIET DIEFFENBACHER and OLIVER WEIDMAN are:

                   i.    MARTHA ESTELLE WEIDMAN, born October 30, 1891.

 

More About MARTHA ESTELLE WEIDMAN:

Occupation: Nurse

 

                  ii.    MARGARET ELSIE WEIDMAN, b. November 02, 1893, Minnesota; died July 31, 1955, Los Angeles, Co., CA.

 

Notes for MARGARET ELSIE WEIDMAN:

 

California Death Record:

Name: WEIDMAN, ELSIE MARGARET

Social Security #: 468039195 

Sex: FEMALE 

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1893 

Birthplace: MINNESOTA 

Death Date: 31 Jul 1955 

Death Place: LOS ANGELES 

Mother's Maiden Name: DIEFFERNBACHER 

Father's Surname: WEIDMAN 

 

 

More About MARGARET ELSIE WEIDMAN:

Occupation: Nurse

 

                 iii.    ALLEN LEROY WEIDMAN, born June 14, 1895.

             iv.   RUTH FUNSTON WEIDMAN, born September 06, 1903, MN.; died    July 25, 1995 in Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ; marriedWILLARD W. HOLMES ca 1925. He was born in MN December 30, 1901; died January 22, 1961 in MN

                                       

100.  CHARLES CONRAD DIEFFENBACHER was born June 06, 1853.  He married MARY A. CONAHAN.  She was born March 11, 1864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     

Children of CHARLES DIEFFENBACHER and MARY CONAHAN are:

                   i.    CHARLES CONAHAN DIEFFENBACH, born ca  1882, Texas.

                  ii.    ANDREW LEWARS DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1885, Texas.

                 iii.    MARY LEWARS DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1888.

                 iv.    FRANCIS CLARE DIEFFENBACH, born ca 1892, Texas.

193.           v.    ULRICH PATRICK DIEFFENBACH, born March 08, 1895, Lopez Island, WA; died 1983, Pennsylvania.

                 vi.    MAUD DOROTHY DIEFFENBACH.

 

 

101.  LUCINDA WAGNER was born 1833 in Pennsylvania, and died 1896.  She married WILLIAM HACKENBERG, son of J.P. HACKENBERG and MARY ?.  He was born 1836 in Pennsylvania, and died 1910.

 

More About LUCINDA WAGNER:

Census 1: 1860, Limestone Twp., Montour Co., PA

Census 2: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

 

More About WILLIAM HACKENBERG:

Census 1: 1850, Delaware, Northumberland, PA

Census 2: 1860, Tubot, Northumberland Co., PA

Census 3: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

Occupation: 1880, Hardware Merchant

     

Children of LUCINDA WAGNER and WILLIAM HACKENBERG are:

                   i.    LAURA K, HACKENBERG, born ca 1863, MI.

 

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Census: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

 

194.           ii.    HATTIE B. HACKENBERG, born 1864, MI.

                 iii.    MYRTIE HACKENBERG, born ca 1867, MI.

 

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Census: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

 

                 iv.    LUCY HACKENBERG, born ca 1872, Pennsylvania; married PHILIP JACOB BLOOM.

 

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Census: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

 

                  v.    LILLIE M. HACKENBERG, born ca 1874, Pennsylvania.

 

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Census: 1880, Emporium, Cameron, PA

 

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