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Enjaline Klinger

• Last Edited: 9 Mar 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Enjaline Klinger is also referred to as Angeline, Anjeline, and Anna in some sources.¹
• She was born on 26 July 1856, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• Enjaline Klinger was baptized on 7 September 1856, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married John Shoemaker.⁴
• Enjaline Klinger married Leo Reedinger, son of Frederick Reedinger and Ephracina Bolling, in 1884.⁵
• Some sources suggest that Enjaline Klinger and Leo Reedinger were married in 1876.²
• The Census records for the Wiconisco area of Dauphin County list a couple named Anna and Leo Readinger (variously spelled) from 1900 through 1930. According to the 1880 Census, Leo was born in Baden, Germany around 1864, to Fredoline (age 60) and Ephracina (age 62) Reatdinger, both of whom were born in Baden, Germany. Fredoline was a shoemaker. If this Leo Readinger was Angeline's husband, they were likely married after 1880, probably around 1884. The 1900 Census lists a household for Leo (age 36) and Annie Riedinger (age 44) that included 5 children: August, 15; James L., 13; Samuel M., 12; Julia K., 9; and Laura M., 2. Leo was listed as working at a coal mine. The 1910 Census lists Leo and Anna Reedinger as married 25 years. Anna had given birth to 8 children, 6 of whom were then living. Leo was working as a coal miner. Leo and Annie were living with 5 of their children: August M., 25; James L., 23; Samuel A., 22; Julia L., 20; and Laura M., 12. By 1920, Leo and Anna's household included just August and Laura. August was a laborer for a contractor, while Laura was a "looper" in a hosiery mill. The birth dates given for Anna in these Census listings are consistent with the birth date of Angeline Klinger, and it is likely she who is referred to in these listings.^6,7,5,8
• Enjaline Klinger died on 15 November 1930, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 74.⁹
• She was buried on 18 November 1930, at Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.⁹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Leo Reedinger
  Mrs. Leo Reedinger, 74, a native of Wiconisco for the past 50 years, died at her home in Spring street, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, death having been caused by dropsy which became acute during the past two weeks.
  Mrs. Reedinger was born in Klingerstown, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Klinger of this place. She was twice married the first marriage to Mr. John Shoemaker of this place and the second which took place 47 years ago to Mr. Leo Reedinger. One son, Harry Shoemaker of the first marriage and the following children of the second marriage survive: August, Harrisburg; James and Samuel, Wiconisco; Mrs. Hayden Klinger and Mrs. Lewis Machamer of Wiconisco. One sister, Mrs. Wiliam Grell of Camden, N. J; two brothers, Brady and Samuel of Wiconisco, also survive.
  Funeral services in St. Mary's Catholic Church were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Father Reardon, officiating. Burial was made in the German Catholic cemetery.
  The Standard (Lykens, PA), 21 Nov 1930, Fri, Page 1.⁴
  

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

Emma Emelia Klinger

• Last Edited: 23 Mar 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emma Emelia Klinger is also referred to as Emma Emilie in some sources.¹
• She was born on 23 June 1861, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• Emma Emelia Klinger was baptized on 29 September 1861, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

George Brady Klinger

• Last Edited: 19 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Brady Klinger was born on 30 January 1867, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• George Brady Klinger was baptized on 19 May 1867, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Ellen Jane Snyder, daughter of Tyrus Snyder and Sarah Specht, circa 1887, PA.^3,4
• The 1900 Census for Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, lists George B. Klinger's household as follows: George B. Klinger, head, born Jan. 1867, 33, married 21 years, laborer in coal mine; Ellen J., wife, born Oct. 1868, 31, married 21 years, mother of 5 children 4 of whom were then living; George M., son, Oct. 1889, 10; Walter R., son, born Mar. 1893, 7; Samuel T., son, born Dec. 1894, 5; and Harry L., son, born, Oct. 1899, 2 months.³
• By the time of the 1910 Census, George and Ellen's household included: Walter W. Klinger, son, 17, laborer in mine; Samuel T., son, 15, laborer in coal colliery; Eva, daughter, 4; George M. Klinger, son, 20, married 0 years, laborer in coal mine; Mrs. Mary Klinger, daughter-in-law, 16, married 0 years, mother of 1 child; No Name Given, granddaughter 0/12. George and Ellen had been married 22 years, and Mary had given birth to 8 children, 4 of whom were then living.⁵
• At the time of the 1920 Census, George, who was still working as a coal miner, and Ellen's household included 2 of their children, Samuel, 25, who was a coal miner, and Eva (14) who was a knitter in a hosiery mill.⁶
• By 1930, George and Ellen, along with their son Ira, were living in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, where George was a farm laborer.⁷
• George Brady Klinger died on 22 December 1949, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.⁸
• He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.⁸
• Newspaper obituary:
  BRADY KLINGER
  Brady Klinger, 85, a life-long resident of Wiconisco, died at his home, Dec. 22, at 11:30 p. m., Death having resulted from a several weeks illness of a complication of diseases.
  Mr. Klinger was preceded in death by his wife, a number of years ago. One daughter, Eva, Mrs. George Ritzel; fifteen grandchildren and seventeen greatgrandchildren survive. The deceased was a member of the Calvary Evangelical Church, Wiconisco.
  Funeral services were held from his late home in Wiconisco, Dec. 27, with Phares O. Reitz, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Wiconisco Cemetery.
  Lykens Register, 06 Jan 1950, Fri, Page 6.⁹
  

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

John Francis Klinger

• Last Edited: 8 Mar 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• John Francis Klinger is also referred to as Francis in some sources.¹
• He was born on 31 March 1870, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• John Francis Klinger married Lydia McClade Miller, daughter of Charles Miller and Barbara Artz, circa 1893, PA.³
• At the time of the 1910 Census, John, who was working as a coal miner, and his wife "Littie" were living in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, with their 2 children, Verna V. (6) and Stella I. (4). The Census indicates that John (40) and "Littie" (34) had been married 16 years and that Littie had given birth to 5 children, 2 of whom were then living.³
• John Francis Klinger died on 23 January 1925, at age 54.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  JOHN KLINGER DIED AT CAMDEN, N. J.
  John F. Klinger, a former resident of Wiconisco, but for the past nine years a resident of Camden. N. J., died at that place Jan. 23rd, from cancer of the stomach, aged 54 years, 9 months and 23 days.
  The body was brought to Wiconisco and taken to the home of his brother Brady Klinger from where services were held and the cortege proceed to the United Evangelical Church where services were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Knecht, after which burial was made in Wiconisco cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Verna, (Mrs. Charles Helmerich), and Stella, (Mrs. George Pierce), both of Camden. Two brothers, Brady and Samuel of Wiconisco, and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Reedinger, Wiconisco; Mrs. Mary Miller of Gratz, and Mrs. Julia Grell of Camden, also survive.
  Fraternally Mr. Klinger was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics of Lykens and the P. O. S. of A., and Commandery of Camden, N. J.
  The Standard (Lykens, PA), 12 Feb 1925, Thu, Page 1.⁵
  
• He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

Julia Klinger

• Last Edited: 23 Mar 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Julia Klinger is also referred to as Juliann in some sources.¹
• She was born on 5 January 1873, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• Julia Klinger married William Grell circa 1893.²

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

Samuel Morris Klinger

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Samuel Morris Klinger is also referred to as Samuel B. in some sources.¹
• He was born on 17 March 1874, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard.
• Samuel Morris Klinger was baptized on 14 May 1874, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.³
• He married Eleanor Edwards, daughter of Thomas Edwards and Mary Collier, on 19 September 1893, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.⁴
• At the time of the 1900 Census, Samuel and Eleanor, who had been married 7 years and had 3 children (Hayden, 5; Homer, 3; and Lester, 1), were living with Samuel's widowed mother Catharine and his 15-year old sister Julia. Samuel was a laborer in a coal mine. Catharine was listed as having given birth to 9 children, 6 of whom were then living. Also living in the household was a grandchild of Catharine's named Henry Shoemaker, age 22.⁵
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Samuel and Eleanor were living in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, where Samuel and his son Hayden were working in a coal mine. The household included: Samuel M. Klinger, 36, married 16 years; Eleanor, 36, married 16 years, mother of 7 children 6 of whom were living; Hayden M., 15; Homer L., 13; Lester S., 11; Mirion F., 8; Carl C., 6; and Mary C., 2.⁶
• In 1920, Samuel and Eleanor's household included 6 of their children: H. Lester, 20, laborer in a coal mine; Carl, 16, laborer for a contractor; Mary, 12; Ruth, 9; Ethel, 5; and Samuel, 2 1/12.⁷
• The 1930 Census lists Samuel and Eleanor in Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, where both Samuel and his son Lester were coal miners. Samuel and Eleanor's household included 4 of their children: Lester, 30; Ethel, 16; Samuel, 12; and Myron, 26, who was a paper hanger.⁸
• Samuel Morris Klinger died on 15 December 1943, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.^2,9
• He was buried on 19 December 1943, at Calvary United Methodist Cemete, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.¹⁰

• Father*: Samuel Klinger b. 27 Apr 1830, d. b 1900
• Mother*: Catherine Williard b. 13 Nov 1836, d. 11 Nov 1915

Gabriel Miller¹

• Last Edited: 9 Mar 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gabriel Miller was born on 25 March 1853.²
• He was the son of Jacob Miller and Mary Coleman.²
• Gabriel Miller married Maria Anna Klinger, daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard, on 8 May 1880.^3,4,5
• Gabriel Miller died on 5 April 1913, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 60.⁶
• He was buried on 8 April 1913, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Gabriel Miller
  Gabriel Miller, a lifelong resident of Lykens Twp., died, after a lingering illness extending during the winter, on April 5th last. He was buried at Gratz on April 8 the funeral was conducted by his pastor the Rev. E. J. Heilman.
  Mr. Miller was born on Mar. 24, 1853. He was a son of Jacob and Mary Coleman Miller. He was baptized in infancy by the Rev. Bergner, confirmed on April 24, 1875 by the Rev. R. S. Wagner. He married Mary Klinger on May 8, 1880 the Rev. W. S. Engle officiating. To this union there were born six children who together with his wife survive to mourn his loss. He was aged 60 yrs. and 11 days.
  Elizabethville Echo, 10 Apr 1913, Thu, Page 1.⁵
  

• Father*: Jacob Miller²
• Mother*: Mary Coleman²

Ellen Jane Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ellen Jane Snyder was born on 2 October 1868, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Tyrus Snyder and Sarah Specht.²
• Ellen Jane Snyder married George Brady Klinger, son of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard, circa 1887, PA.^3,1
• Ellen Jane Snyder died on 8 January 1930, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 61.²
• She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Tyrus Snyder²
• Mother*: Sarah Specht²

Lydia McClade Miller¹

• Last Edited: 8 Mar 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lydia McClade Miller was born on 3 September 1875, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,2
• She was the daughter of Charles Miller and Barbara Artz.²
• Some sources record that Lydia McClade Miller was born in 1870, PA.¹
• She married John Francis Klinger, son of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard, circa 1893, PA.³
• Lydia McClade Miller died on 3 November 1941, at age 66.⁴
• She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Charles Miller²
• Mother*: Barbara Artz²

William Grell¹

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2002

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Grell died.¹
• He was born in 1873, PA.¹
• He married Julia Klinger, daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard, circa 1893.¹

Leo Reedinger¹

• Last Edited: 9 Feb 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leo Reedinger died.¹
• He was born on 28 June 1863, Germany.³
• He was the son of Frederick Reedinger and Ephracina Bolling.²
• Leo Reedinger married Enjaline Klinger, daughter of Samuel Klinger and Catherine Williard, in 1884.⁴
• Some sources suggest that Leo Reedinger and Enjaline Klinger were married in 1876.¹
• Leo Reedinger died on 26 January 1946, Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.³
• He was buried on 29 January 1946, at Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Frederick Reedinger² b. c 1820
• Mother*: Ephracina Bolling² b. c 1818

Samuel Harry Straub¹

• Last Edited: 24 Mar 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Samuel Harry Straub is also referred to as Harry S. in some sources.³
• He was born on 11 September 1881.^4,2
• He was the son of Tobias Albert Straub and Mary E. Lowe.²
• Samuel Harry Straub married Annie Louisa Williard, daughter of Jonathan Carl Williard and Elmira Myah Klinger, on 1 July 1916, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Samuel Harry Straub died in 1963.⁵

• Father*: Tobias Albert Straub² b. 14 Jun 1857, d. 1934
• Mother*: Mary E. Lowe² b. c 15 Jul 1866, d. 18 Jun 1913

(?) German¹

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2004

• (?) German was born circa 1864, PA.¹
• She married William Breslin Daniels, son of Joel Daniels and Anna Maria Carolina Klinger, circa 1884, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.

Lester L. Geist

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lester L. Geist was born circa 1890, PA.
• He was the son of Wilson H. Geist and Helen Koppenhaver.^1,2
• Lester L. Geist married Alma Lottie Straub, daughter of George Brady Straub and Catherine Senora Klinger, on 21 June 1930, Northumberland County, PA.^3,2
• Lester L. Geist died on 5 April 1987.⁴

• Father*: Wilson H. Geist¹
• Mother*: Helen Koppenhaver²

Daniel Klinger

• Last Edited: 22 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel Klinger was born in 1842.^1,2
• He was the son of John A. Klinger and Susannah Romberger.
• Daniel enlisted in Company A, Pennsylvania 50th Infantry Regiment on 09 Sep 1861. According to Registers of Pennsylvania Volunteers, available online at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's website, Daniel "died of disease" while in service. Histories of the Regiment indicate that the regiment had been at the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 12-15, 1862, then at Falmouth, Virginia, until February 12, after which it moved to Newport News, VA, February 12-14, thence to Kentucky March 21-26. It was on duty at Paris, Ky., until April 27, after which it eventually joined the siege of Vicksburg. Daniel apparently died while the regiment was in Kentucky.^3,4
• Daniel Klinger died on 28 April 1863.²
• He was buried at Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, KY.²

• Father*: John A. Klinger b. 23 Mar 1811, d. 16 Dec 1872
• Mother*: Susannah Romberger b. 18 Dec 1815, d. 30 Mar 1891

Leon H. Miller

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leon H. Miller was born on 18 August 1909, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1
• He was the son of James M. Miller and Elizabeth Maria Klock.¹
• Leon H. Miller married Helen Marie Straub, daughter of George Brady Straub and Catherine Senora Klinger, in 1931.³
• Leon H. Miller died on 16 November 1990, at age 81.^4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Leon H. Miller, 81, Klingerstown RD1
  KLINGERSTOWN -- Leon H. Miller, 81, of Klingerstown RD1 died Friday, Nov. 16, 1990, at his home.
  Born Aug. 18, 1909, at Klingerstown RD1, he was a son of the late James and Lizzie (Klock) Miller. He married the former Helen M. Straub in 1931.
  He attended Klingerstown area schools.
  Mr. Miller retired in 1979 after 17 years with the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. He was also a retired coal miner and carpenter.
  He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Church, Klingerstown RD1, where he served as a council member; Eureka Lodge No. 260 IOOF, Leck Kill; White Ash Land Association of Sullivan County; Mahantongo Fire Company, Pitman; and Klingerstown Fire Company.
  In addition to hfs wife, he is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Deitrich of Pitman RD1 and Virginia Keim of Cleona; a son, James L. of Dalmatia; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, James and Fred, and a sister, Lottie Henry.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Salem United Church of Christ Church, Klingerstown RD1, by the Rev. Bruce Dalious. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
  Visitors may call from 9 to 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
  Funeral arrangements were made by the Stephen K. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 17 Nov 1990, Sat, Page 13.³
  
• He was buried on 20 November 1990, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: James M. Miller¹ b. 23 Jan 1866, d. 10 Dec 1919
• Mother*: Elizabeth Maria Klock¹ b. 11 Jan 1867, d. 30 Jan 1939