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Eva A. Davis

• Last Edited: 6 Dec 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eva A. Davis was born in 1901.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Eva A. Davis married Howard Monroe Artz.
• Eva A. Davis died on 4 January 1980, St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Lucas County, OH.²

• Father*: William David Davis b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 1 Jan 1931
• Mother*: Priscilla Klinger b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 28 Aug 1929

Lola Marie Davis

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lola Marie Davis was born on 20 June 1905.¹
• She was the daughter of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Lola Marie Davis was baptized on 22 October 1905, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married Daniel Webster Artz, son of Henry K. Artz and Christiana C. Mann.^2,3
• Lola Marie Davis died on 3 September 1995, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 90.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lola M. Artz
  Lola M. Artz, 90, of Valley View, died Sunday evening at Pottsville Hospital.
  Born in Klingerstown, she was a daughter of the late William and Priscilla Klinger Davis.
  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, and Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.
  Her husband, Daniel, died in 1959.
  Surviving are a daughter, Marie Artz, Minersville; a grandson, Marlin Daniel, who lived with her;-nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View. The Rev. Carl Shankweiler will officiate. Interment will be in St.. Paul's UCC Cemetery, Sacramento Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 05 Sep 1995, Tue, Page 2.⁴
  
• She was buried at Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: William David Davis b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 1 Jan 1931
• Mother*: Priscilla Klinger b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 28 Aug 1929

Philip Walter Davis¹

• Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Philip Walter Davis is also referred to as Walter Harrison Davis in some sources.
• He was born on 14 August 1890.¹
• He was the son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Philip Walter Davis was baptized on 9 November 1890, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA; Name listed as "Philip Walter Harrison" Davis.²
• He married Elura Barbara Erdman, daughter of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger, on 13 April 1912, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• At the time of the 1920 Census, Walter and Barbara were living in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Walter was a retail merchant in a general store. Their household included their daughter Eva and Walter's sister Eva.⁵
• In 1930, Walter was a public school teacher living in Upper Mahantongo Township with his wife Elura and daughter Eva.⁶
• Philip Walter Davis married Alma Mary Edna Moyer, daughter of John Edgar Moyer and Mary Edna Romberger, after 1946.⁷
• Philip Walter Davis died on 11 August 1964, Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 73.^8,9
• Newspaper obituary:
  Klingerstown Man Dies; Banker, Former Teacher
  Walter H. Davis, of Klingerstown, retired businessman, former postmaster, teacher, and bank president, died Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in his home after a lengthy illness. He was 73.
  Mr. Davis, at the time of his death, was president of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Schuylkill County, with offices at Orwigsburg, a post he had filled since 1944.
  Born on Aug. 14, 1890 in the Lykens RD area. Dauphin County, he was a son of the late William and Priscilla Klinger Davis.
  He attended Lykens RD area schools, Bloomsburg State College at Bloomsburg and Susquehanna University at Selinsgrove.
  A school teacher for 23 years, Mr. Davis served as postmaster at Klingerstown for 36 years.
  He was affiliated with the Davis Insurance Co. at Klingerstown for 48 years, and for many years was president and director of Hegins National Bank.
  A member of Zion Lutheran Church at Erdman (Lykens RD 1), Mr. Davis was affailiated with the Klingerstown Fire Co., Pitman Fire Co. F. and M. M. Lodge 702 at Herndon, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite at Harrisburg.
  Twice married, his first wife, the former Alura Erdman, died in Sept 1946. Surviving are, his second wife, the former Alma Moyer; two daughters: Eva, wife of Charles Kissinger of Klingerstown; Elsie, wife of Richard Burrell of Millersburg; seven stepsons: Mark Leitzel of Atwater, Ohio, Clair Leitzel and John both of Gratz; Wayne Leitzel, of Orwin, Warren Leitzel of Fort Campbell, Ky., Charles Leitzel of Newburg, Pa., and James Leitzel in San Pablo, Spain; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Nelson Straub and Mrs. Anna Peifer, both of Elizabethville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
  There are four brothers: Albert Davis of Herndon RD, Belton Davis, of Dornsife RD; Harry and Carlos Davis, both of Klingerstown; and three sisters: Mrs. Emma Engle of Sunbury, Mrs. Howard Artz of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Lola Artz of Valley View.
  Funeral will be held Saturday morning from Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD, Interment will be in Zion Church Cemetery, Lykens RD1 (Erdman). The Rev. Wilson Harner, of Spring Glen, Lutheran pastor of Zion's Church, will officiate at services.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1964, Wed, Page 28.⁷
  
• He was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹⁰

• Father*: William David Davis b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 1 Jan 1931
• Mother*: Priscilla Klinger b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 28 Aug 1929

Harry Austin Davis¹

• Last Edited: 2 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Austin Davis also went by the name of Austin.
• He was born on 12 October 1897, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, pa.^1,2
• He was the son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Harry Austin Davis was baptized on 27 January 1898, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.³
• He married Hattie Schlegel, daughter of James D. Schlegel and Lizzie Peiffer, circa 1920.⁴
• At the time of the 1920 Census, Austin and his wife Hattie were living with Austin's parents in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Austin worked in a coal mine.⁵
• According to the 1930 Census, Austin was the manager of a milling company in Upper Mahantongo Township, where he lived with his wife Hattie and 4 children -- Melvin, Willard, Alma, and Shirley. He and Hattie had been married about 10 years. According to the Klingerstown Bi-Centennial Book, Austin did manage the mill in Klingerstown for a period of time.^4,6
• Austin operated an insurance agency in Klingerstown, PA.⁷
• Harry Austin Davis died on 19 March 1989, Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 91.^8,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harry Austin Davis, 91, of Klingerstown, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 19, [1989,] in the Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, where he was a patient since Nov. 9, 1987.
  Born at Klingerstown on Nov. 12, 1897, he was a son of the late William and Priscilla (Klinger) Davis.
  Mr. Davis was an insurance agent, retiring Dec. 31, 1978. In the early 1900s, he formed a partnership with his late brother, Walter Davis. The partnership became known as the Davis Insurance Agency, Klingerstown, which is in existence today.
  He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. He was educated in Klingerstown-area schools. He was a member of the Klingerstown Fire Co. and served as a former Upper Mahantongo Township Supervisor for many years. He was also a former chairman of the board of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Hattie Schlegel, who died Aug. 8, 1983; two sons, Bryant and Melvin Davis; one daughter, Shirley Davis; five brothers and five sisters.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Jean) Troutman and Mrs. Paul (Norma) Shiffer, both of Klingerstown; one son, Willard S. Davis, Erie; one sister, Mrs. Lola Artz of Valley View; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 a.m. from the St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, with the Rev. Walter L. Hafer Jr., his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown. Friends and relatives may call at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home. R.D.1 Klingerstown, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. unlltil the time of the services.²
  
• He was buried at St. Michael's Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁸

• Father*: William David Davis b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 1 Jan 1931
• Mother*: Priscilla Klinger b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 28 Aug 1929

Charles Clinton Davis¹

• Last Edited: 18 Oct 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Clinton Davis was born on 10 August 1879, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Charles Clinton Davis was baptized on 19 October 1879, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Hannah E. Strohecker, daughter of Moses W. Strohecker and Adeline Klinger, circa 1900.³
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Charles and his wife Hannah, along with their 2 children, Moses and Howard, were living in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Charles was a carpenter at a coal breaker. Charles and Hannah had been married 5 years and had given birth to 2 children.³
• In 1930, Charles and Hannah were living on Spring Street in Tremont, Schuylkill County, where Charles was a carpenter at a coal mine. Their household included 3 children -- Moses, Howard, and Russell.⁴
• Charles Clinton Davis died on 11 March 1944, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 64.⁵
• Newspaper obituary:
  CHARLES C. DAVIS
  Charles C. Davis, 64, a resident of Tremont for the past 37 years, died at his home on North Fine Street at noon on Saturday, March 11, following a lingering illness.
  Born in Dauphin County, Mr. Davis was a son of the late William and Priscilla Klinger Davis. He was a carpenter by occupation before his illness necessitated his retirement.
  He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont, and of the P. O. S. of. A., Tremont.
  He is survived by his wife, nee, Hannah Strowhecker; three sons, Moses Davis of Harrisburg: Howard. Davis of Pine Grove; and Pvt. Russell Davis, U. S. Army, stationed at Camp. Gordon Johnston, Florida; five grandchildren; and these brothers and. sisters: Walter, Albert, Belton, Harry and Carlos Davis, all of Klingerstown; Mrs Henry Engle of Sunbury; Mrs. Daniel Artz, Valley View; Mrs. Howard Artz, Toledo. Ohio.
  His. Funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, services being held at the H. A. Snyder funeral home, Tremont. Rev. F.L. Hemmig conducted the services. Burial was made at Klingerstown.
  The pallbearers were Albert Davis, Belton Davis, Harry Davis, Carlos Davis, Norman Davis, and Daniel Artz.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald (Tremont, PA), 17 Mar 1944, Fri, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁶

• Father*: William David Davis b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 1 Jan 1931
• Mother*: Priscilla Klinger b. 2 Mar 1862, d. 28 Aug 1929

Hannah E. Strohecker¹

• Last Edited: 5 Aug 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Hannah E. Strohecker is also referred to as Hannah M. Strohecker in some sources.³
• She was born on 25 July 1883, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2,4,5
• She was the daughter of Moses W. Strohecker and Adeline Klinger.²
• Hannah E. Strohecker married Charles Clinton Davis, son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger, circa 1900.⁶
• Hannah E. Strohecker died on 1 February 1958, Sports Arena, Hershey, Derry Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 74.^1,5,4
• She was buried on 5 February 1958, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. HANNAH E. DAVIS
  Mrs. Hannah E. Davis, 74, former resident of Tremont who was living with her son Howard at 39 Locust Street, Pine Grove, was stricken with a heart attack at the Hershey Sports Arena last Saturday evening. Death was almost instantaneous.
  Mrs. Davis had gone to the Arena with her son, Moses Davis of Harrisburg, to see an ice hockey game. She was stricken, with her fatal illness before the start of the game.
  Dr. John O. Hewlett, physician for the Hershey hockey team, reported the Cause of her death, and her body was released to the Minnig Funeral Home of Tremont by Dr. Paul Stoner of Hummelstown, assistant coroner.
  A native of Pillow, Mrs. Davis was a daughter cf the late Moses and Adaline Strohecker Klinger. She lived in Tremont for many years. Her husband died 14 years ago. For the past five years she made her home in Pine Grove with her son Howard.
  Mrs. Davis was a member of Klinger's Church at Erdman, and was also a member of Golden Rule Council 112, Daughters of America, Tremont.
  Surviving are three sons: Moses Davis, Harrisburg; Howard Davis, Pine Grove; Russell Davis, Williamsport; one step-sister, Mrs. Verna Harner, Valley View; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
  Her funeral was held from the Minnig Funeral Home, Tremont, Wednesday afternoon with further services in Klinger's Church, Erdman. The Rev. F. L. Hemmig, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont, and the Rev. Homer Rissinger, pastor of the Brethren in Christ Church, Tremont, conducted the services.
  Interment was made in the Klinger's Church Cemetery, Erdman.
  Pallbearers were: Robert Davis, Albert McLain, Paul Morenko, Carl Lippert, William Hoy, Gordon Miller.
  The Press-Herald, February 7, 1958, Page 3.⁷
  

• Father*: Moses W. Strohecker² b. 12 Jul 1852, d. 29 Sep 1910
• Mother*: Adeline Klinger² b. 16 Sep 1847, d. 28 Feb 1919

Mazie S. Fetterolf¹

• Last Edited: 21 Nov 2006

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mazie S. Fetterolf was born on 1 November 1896.¹
• She married Belton Raymond Davis, son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Mazie S. Fetterolf died in 1921.
• She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²

Katie L. Fetter¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Katie L. Fetter was born on 22 September 1901, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of John F. Fetter and Anna J. Brosius.²
• Katie L. Fetter married Belton Raymond Davis, son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger, circa 1926.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Davis, 62, Of Dornsife RD
  Mrs. Katie Fetter Davis, 62, wife of Belton R. Davis of Dornsife RD., died at 5 a.m. today her home, following an illness of four years.
  She was born September 22, 1901, at Mt. Carmel, daughter the late John and Annie Brosius Fetter. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Erdman, Lykens RD.
  Surviving are her husband and the following children: Anna, wife of Kermit Byerly, Dalmatia; Harold Davis, of West Berlin, Germany; Ray Davis, Dornsife RD; Warren Davis, Harrisburg and Guy Davis, Klingerstown, as well as one stepson, Leon Davis, Harrisburg. Fourteen grandchildren surviva and one brother, Lloyd Fetter, Hegins RD 1.
  Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Rothermel funeral home, Klingerstown RD, with burial in Zion Church cemetery. Erdman. Rev. J. Wilson Harner, Spring Glen, her pastor, will officiate.
  Friends and relatives will received at the funeral home Thursday evening.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 14 Sep 1964, Mon, Page 15.²
  
• Katie L. Fetter died on 14 September 1964, at age 62.⁴
• She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

• Father*: John F. Fetter² b. 16 Nov 1871, d. 1947
• Mother*: Anna J. Brosius² b. 1864, d. 1952

Elura Barbara Erdman¹

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elura Barbara Erdman was born on 1 March 1894, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger.
• Elura Barbara Erdman married Philip Walter Davis, son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger, on 13 April 1912, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• Elura Barbara Erdman died on 18 September 1946, A.C. Milliken Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 52.^4,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. DAVIS, KLINGERSTOWN, DIED WEDNESDAY
  Mrs. Lura Erdman Davis, age 52 years, wife of Walter Davis, Klingerstown postmaster, died in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Wednesday morning.
  Mrs. Davis was the daughter of Jacob and Christiana (Klinger) Erdman, and was a native of Klingerstown.
  She was a member of Klinger's Lutheran Church, Erdman, and Daughters of America, Klingerstown.
  Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Eva Kissinger, of Klingerstown and Elsie Davis, at home; and three brothers, Leo Erdman, Ashland R. D; Abel Erdman, of Shamokin, and William Erdman, of Valley View.
  Funeral services will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with further services in Klinger's Lutheran and Reformed Church. Rev. Dr. D. I. Sultzbach, pastor of the SacraLutheran Parish will officiate and interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.
  Elizabethville Echo, September 19, 1946, Page 1.⁵
  
• She was buried on 22 September 1946, at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^6,1

• Father*: Jacob Joseph Erdman b. 2 Jun 1859, d. 11 Dec 1899
• Mother*: Christiana Klinger b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Jun 1932

Eva Grace Davis

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eva Grace Davis was born on 29 September 1918, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Philip Walter Davis and Elura Barbara Erdman.
• Eva Grace Davis was baptized on 9 November 1918, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Charles Edward Kissinger, son of Harvey Freeman Kissinger and Abigail Johanna Miller, on 22 March 1940, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.⁴
• Eva Grace Davis died on 22 December 2006, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  KLINGERSTOWN — Eva G. Kissinger, 88, of 128 Main St., died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a patient since December 19. She had been a patient at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, since December 15.
  Born in Klingerstown on Sept. 29, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Elura (Erdman) Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Lefty" Kissinger in 1988.
  She was a graduate of the Hubley Township High School and also the Hegins Township High School.
  Eva was a retired hair dresser, having her own beauty shop in Klingerstown for more than 50 years.
  She was a member of the St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown; the Glen Chapter, #425, Order of the Eastern Star, Lykens; the Gratz Senior Citizens; the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens, Valley View; and the Mahantongo Valley Senior Citizens, Pitman.
  Eva enjoyed reading.
  Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Alice Kissinger of Pitman; two grandchildren, Kathryn Snowe of York and Andrew Kissinger of Harrisburg; and one sister, Elsie Burrell of Millersburg.
  Visitors may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, where the funeral will follow at 10.
  Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Michael's Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
  The Daily Item, December 24, 2006, Page 17.⁵
  
• She was buried at Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^6,5

• Father*: Philip Walter Davis b. 14 Aug 1890, d. 11 Aug 1964
• Mother*: Elura Barbara Erdman b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 18 Sep 1946

Elise Elura Davis

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elise Elura Davis is also referred to as Elsie Elura Davis in some sources.¹
• She was born on 16 May 1930, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Philip Walter Davis and Elura Barbara Erdman.
• Elise Elura Davis married Richard Quinton Burrell, son of Samuel Q. Burrell and Nora E. Wilver, on 25 September 1948, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5,1
• Onlne obituary:
  Elsie E. Burrell, age 86, of S Market St. passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her residence.
  She was born in Klingerstown, PA the daughter of the late Walter and Elura Erdman Davis. She was the widow of Richard Q. Burrell.
  Elsie was a retired hairdresser, a member of Hebron UM Church, WOTM Chapter #1083 and ladies auxiliary of VFW and American Legion, Red Hat Society. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends.
  Surviving are a daughter Barbara Witmer and husband Randy of Millersburg; grandson Ched [Chad?] Witmer and his wife Daphne of Millersburg; a nephew Roy Kissinger (Alice); a great niece Kathryn Snowe (David); a great nephew Andrew Kissinger (Crystal); first cousin Marie Artz. She was preceded in death by a sister Eva Kissinger.
  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am on Tuesday, June 28 at Hebron U.M. Church in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11 am with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg.
  Donations can be made to Hebron UM Church 347 Market St. Millersburg, PA 17061.
  Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg.^6,7
  
• Elise Elura Davis died on 21 June 2016, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.^3,6
• She was buried on 28 June 2016, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^6,3

• Father*: Philip Walter Davis b. 14 Aug 1890, d. 11 Aug 1964
• Mother*: Elura Barbara Erdman b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 18 Sep 1946

Charles Edward Kissinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 16 Aug 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Edward Kissinger also went by the name of Lefty.³
• He was born on 23 October 1909, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Harvey Freeman Kissinger and Abigail Johanna Miller.²
• Charles Edward Kissinger married Eva Grace Davis, daughter of Philip Walter Davis and Elura Barbara Erdman, on 22 March 1940, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.⁴
• Charles Edward Kissinger died on 2 September 1988, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^1,2
• He was buried after 2 September 1988, at Simeon Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Harvey Freeman Kissinger² b. 11 Nov 1868, d. 24 Jun 1940
• Mother*: Abigail Johanna Miller² b. 30 Jul 1871, d. 20 Nov 1929

Richard Quinton Burrell¹

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard Quinton Burrell was born on 21 December 1927.³
• He was the son of Samuel Q. Burrell and Nora E. Wilver.²
• Richard Quinton Burrell married Elise Elura Davis, daughter of Philip Walter Davis and Elura Barbara Erdman, on 25 September 1948, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5,2
• Richard Quinton Burrell died on 4 January 1995, Polyclinic Hosital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 67.⁶
• Newspaper obituary:
  MILLERSBURG - Richard Q. Burrell, 67, of 306 S. Market St. died Wednesday in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg. He was a retired Conrail engineer/repairman; a Navy veteran of World War II; a trustee and past governor of Millersburg Moose Lodge 59; a Moose District 7 past president; a founder of the Millersburg Auxiliary Fire Police and Millersburg Ambulance Club; and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church, the Moose "25" Club, Moose Saver Club, Moose Keystone Legion 41, Moose Travelers Bowling League, American Legion Post 326, VFW Post 5507 and Millersburg Fire Company. Surviving are his wife, Elsie E. Burrell; a daughter, Barbara E. Witmer of Millersburg RD 2; and a grandson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in his church. Burial, with military honors, will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in the church, where Moose services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Hoover Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of his church, 347 Market St., Millersburg 17061.
  Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA) - Thursday, January 5, 1995.³
  
• He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Samuel Q. Burrell²
• Mother*: Nora E. Wilver²

Henry W. Engle

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Henry W. Engle was born on 7 December 1880, Stone Valley, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Henry Engle and Mary Smeltz.¹
• Henry W. Engle married Emma Jane Davis, daughter of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger, on 4 March 1905, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Henry W. Engle died on 24 June 1959, Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 78.^1,3
• He was buried on 27 June 1959, at Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.^1,4

• Father*: Henry Engle¹
• Mother*: Mary Smeltz¹

Howard Monroe Artz^1,2

• Last Edited: 6 Dec 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard Monroe Artz was born on 28 November 1895, Toledo, Lucas County, OH.^2,3
• He married Eva A. Davis, daughter of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger.
• Howard Monroe Artz died on 22 December 1971, St. Luke's Hospital, Toledo, Lucas County, OH, at age 76.²

Sarah Ellen Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Ellen Klinger was born on 7 September 1865.²
• She was the daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch.
• Some sources record that Sarah Ellen Klinger was born on 9 September 1865, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• She married David Albert Harner circa 1880.⁴
• Sarah Ellen Klinger died on 20 January 1936, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA, at age 70.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. HARNER, DIES HERE
  Mrs. Sarah Ellen Harner, widow of the late David Albert Harner, died last night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oswald, 238 south Locust street. Death came at 11:08 o'clock. The cause was a complication of diseases.
  She was born in Klingerstown on September 9, 1865, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Klinger. She has resided in Mount Carmel 45 years, the last year of which time she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Oswald.
  Funeral services, in charge of the Reverend E. M. Strickler, of the United Brethren in Christ Church, will be held at that home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Mount Carmel cemetery.
  Her survivors are five children, Wellington of Mount Carmel, Gurney of Kulpmont, Mrs. Oswald of Mount Carmel, Mrs. John Romberger of Ashland, and Mrs. Harry Lehman of Shamokin; seventeen grandchildren; a brother, Philip Klinger of Lykens, Pa; and a sister, Mrs. William Bainbridge of Lewellyn, Pa. Aside from the relatives and members of the family, she also leaves a wide circle of friends.
  Mount Carmel Item (Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania), 21 Jan 1936, Tue, Page 7.³
  
• She was buried on 25 January 1936, at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.^2,5

• Father*: Philip Klinger b. 7 Nov 1836, d. 8 Feb 1905
• Mother*: Phoeby Ann Koch b. 2 Oct 1839, d. 22 Jan 1875

Phoebe Jane Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 26 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Phoebe Jane Klinger was born on 19 October 1874, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch.
• Phoebe Jane Klinger married James William Bainbridge, son of Robert Bainbridge and Mary Jane Durm.²
• Phoebe Jane Klinger died on 3 June 1948, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 73.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. JAMES BAINBRIDGE
  Mrs. Phoebe Jane Bainbridge, widow of the late James W. Bainbridge, died yesterday morning at the home of her son William at Molino.
  Deceased was the mother of Howard Bainbridge of Tremont.
  She was a native of Klingerstown and was a member of the Llewellyn Methodist Church.
  Surviving are three sons, William, Molino; Clifford, Newtown; Howard, Tremont; two daughters, Mrs. George Swope, Elmira, N. Y. and Mrs. Anna Lehman, Pottsville; one brother, Philip Klinger, Lykens; 44 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
  Her funeral will be held on Monday afternoon. Burial will be made at Llewellyn.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald (Tremont, Pennsylvania), 04 Jun 1948, Fri, Page 5.³
  
• She was buried on 7 June 1948, at Llewellyn Cemetery, Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: Philip Klinger b. 7 Nov 1836, d. 8 Feb 1905
• Mother*: Phoeby Ann Koch b. 2 Oct 1839, d. 22 Jan 1875

James William Bainbridge¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• James William Bainbridge was born on 6 March 1865, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Robert Bainbridge and Mary Jane Durm.²
• James William Bainbridge married Phoebe Jane Klinger, daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch.³
• James William Bainbridge died on 29 November 1937, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 72.¹
• He was buried at Llewellyn Cemetery, Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Robert Bainbridge²
• Mother*: Mary Jane Durm

David Albert Harner¹

• Last Edited: 28 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• David Albert Harner was born on 17 February 1861, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Sarah Ellen Klinger, daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch, circa 1880.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  D. A. HARNER PASSED AWAY
  Was Resident of Mount Carmel the Last 37 Years; Expert Miner
  David Albert Harner, 67, of 348 south Chestnut street, died at noon today, from a complication of diseases. He was ill a week.
  Mr. Harner was born in Hegins, and came to Mount Carmel 37 years ago. He was an expert miner. For years he waa a member of the United Brethren church.
  Surviving are his widow and five children, Wellington, Gurney, Mr[s.] William Oswald, Mrs. John Longberger of town; Mrs. Harry Layman, Shamokln. and fourteen grand children.
  Funeral Director Dyke will be in charge of' the funeral.
  Mount Carmel Item (Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania), 10 Jan 1928, Tue, Page 1.
  ALB. HARNER CALLED AWAY
  Death claimed Albert Harner, aged 67, 348 South Chestnut street, this city at noon today, following a short illness during which time he contracted a complication of diseases that caused his death.
  Deceased was born in Hegins, January 17, 1861. He came to this city 37 years agd and was employed as a miner at the Scott colliery. He had worked up until a week ago, when he took ill, necessitating his confinement. His health waned and the end came at noon.
  He is survived by his wife Ellen Harner and the following children: Wellington, Guerney, Mrs. Ida Oswald and Mrs. Bertha Romberger, all of Mount Carmel; and Mrs. Hattie Lehman of Shamokin. One sister, Mrs. Catharine Schwartz and a brother Manuel, both of Heglns also survive.
  Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
  The Daily News (Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania), 10 Jan 1928, Tue, Page 1.^4,5
  
• David Albert Harner died on 10 January 1928, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA, at age 66.²
• He was buried on 13 January 1928, at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1

Phillip Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Jan 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Phillip Klinger was born on 1 April 1868, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
• He was the son of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch.
• Some sources record that Phillip Klinger was born in May 1873, Pennsylvania.⁴
• He married Mary Diana Tschopp, daughter of William Absalom Tschopp and Elizabeth Witmer, in 1890.^5,4,6
• At the time of the 1900 Census, Philip was a day laborer in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, where he lived with his wife Mary and 3 children -- Maude, Gertrude, and Belton. Philip and Mary had been married 11 years and had given birth to 3 children.^6,4
• In the 1910 Census, Philip's first wife Mary was listed as the head of a household that included 2 of their children -- Belton G. and Irene S. -- along with a newborn grandson Royce C. Buffington. Mary was a dressmaker who owned her own shop. According to the Census, Mary had been married 20 years and had given birth to 4 children, all of whom were then living. At the same time, Philip was living on Pine Street in the Borough of Lykens, Dauphin County, with Elizabeth Tschopp, Mary's sister. Their household included 3 children -- Hattie, Mitchell, and Philip. Philip was working as a fireman at a boiler house. According to the Census, Philip and Lizzie had been married 6 years and had 3 children, but Troy Schreiber, a descendant of Philip's, indicates that Philip and Mary never divorced. Instead, they separated and Philip moved in with Mary's sister Elizabeth. Philip and Elizabeth did not marry until after Mary's death.^7,8,9
• Some sources suggest that Phillip Klinger and Elizabeth Ida Tschopp were married circa 1902.^10,3
• Phillip Klinger married Elizabeth Ida Tschopp, daughter of William Absalom Tschopp and Elizabeth Witmer, on 1 October 1919, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, but apparently they lived as husband and wife beginning around 1904.^11,8,9
• In 1920, Philip was working as a fireman at a coal mine. He was living in Lykens, where his household included his second wife Elizabeth, 8 children -- Belton, Mitchell, Philip, Stanley, Elizabeth, James, Henry, and Myrtle -- along with his mother-in-law, Elizabeth "Chubb."¹²
• In 1930, Philip and 2 of his sons -- Mitchell and Philip Jr. -- were working at the briquette plant in Lykens. Philip's large family included his wife Elizabeth and 13 children -- Mitchell, Phillip, Stanley, Elizabeth, James, Henry, Myrtle, Martha, Margaret, George, Mildred, and Evelyn.¹³
• Phillip Klinger died on 27 January 1950, at his home on North Street, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.^3,2
• He was buried on 31 January 1950, at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mr. Phillip Klinger
  Mr. Phillip Klinger, Sr., 81, died at his home on North Street, Friday morning, January 27, at 11 o’clock, after a short illness.
  Mr. Klinger was born April 1, 1868 and was the son of the late Phillip and Phoebe Koch Klinger. Mr. Klinger was retired but formerly was employed by the America Briquet Company, Lykens.
  He is survived by his wife and seventeen children, ten daughters, Lillian Schriever, Millersburg; Mrs. Maude Fanzel, Lykens, R. D; Mrs. Gertrude Lenker, Lenkerville; Mrs. Hattie Pickup, Lykens; Mrs. Elizabeth Raho, Williamstown; Mrs. Myrtle Rodichok, Tower City; Mrs. Mildred Olsen, Florida; Mrs. Martha Diakow, Mrs. Margaret Ressler, and Mrs. Evelyn Miller, Lykens; seven sons, James, Stanley, and Henry, Wiconisco: Belton, Millersburg; Mitchell, George, and Phillip, Lykens. He is also survived by 72 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held from his home on North street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with the Rev. Albert Stinner, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial took place in the Wiconisco cemetery.
  Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 03 Feb 1950, Fri, Page 4.^14,2
  

• Father*: Philip Klinger b. 7 Nov 1836, d. 8 Feb 1905
• Mother*: Phoeby Ann Koch b. 2 Oct 1839, d. 22 Jan 1875

Fietta Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 5 Oct 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Fietta Klinger was born on 22 March 1871, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch.
• Fietta Klinger married Daniel William Herb, son of Henry Herb and Matilda Maurer, circa 1887.²
• Fietta Klinger died on 22 November 1918, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 47. Causes of death were pneumonia and influenza.^2,3
• She was buried on 24 November 1918, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• Newspaper death notice:
  Recent Deaths In Hubley Twp.
  Recent deaths from the flu in Hubley Township are as follows; Mrs. Fietta Herb, nee Klinger, aged 47 years, married, died Nov. 22 at her home at Fearnot. Burial Nov. 26 in Fearnot cemetery.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 06 Dec 1918, Fri, Page 1.⁴
  

• Father*: Philip Klinger b. 7 Nov 1836, d. 8 Feb 1905
• Mother*: Phoeby Ann Koch b. 2 Oct 1839, d. 22 Jan 1875

Daniel William Herb

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel William Herb was born on 10 July 1869, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1
• He was the son of Henry Herb and Matilda Maurer.¹
• Daniel William Herb married Fietta Klinger, daughter of Philip Klinger and Phoeby Ann Koch, circa 1887.³
• Daniel William Herb died on 9 September 1961, Schuylkill County Hosital, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 92.^2,1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Daniel Herb Dies; Hunter, Fisherman
  Daniel W. Herb, 92, of Beckville, Pottsville RD1, died on Saturday in Schuylkill County Hospital.
  Mr. Herb, who had been an ardent sportsman, was known well for his interest in hunting and fishing.
  Born at Fearnot on July 10, 1869, Mr. Herb was a son of late Henry and Matilda Maurer Herb.
  He was a member of Evangelical United Brethren Church at Fearnot and a charter member of Menton Tribe No. 511, of Spring Glen.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Martha Gilbert of Pottsville RD1, with whom he resided for four years, and Mrs. Lewis Carl of Gratz; two sons, Ray Herb of Valley View and Daniel H. Herb of Hegins; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren five great-great-grandchildren.
  Funeral Wednesday morning from Miller Funeral Home, Valley View. The Rev. C. R. Schwartz of Valley View, will officiate at services. Interment will be made in the EUB Cemetery at Fearnot.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 11 Sep 1961, Mon, Page 16.¹
  
• He was buried on 13 September 1961, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: Henry Herb¹ b. 4 Mar 1846, d. 29 Sep 1890
• Mother*: Matilda Maurer¹ b. 1 Oct 1841, d. 23 Feb 1913

Hattie Schlegel

• Last Edited: 30 Dec 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Hattie Schlegel was born on 11 May 1900.^2,1
• She was the daughter of James D. Schlegel and Lizzie Peiffer.¹
• Hattie Schlegel married Harry Austin Davis, son of William David Davis and Priscilla Klinger, circa 1920.³
• Hattie Schlegel died on 8 August 1983, at age 83.²
• She was buried at St. Michael's Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: James D. Schlegel¹ b. 6 Nov 1870, d. 16 Dec 1954
• Mother*: Lizzie Peiffer¹ b. 11 Mar 1877, d. 24 May 1952

Melvin H. Davis

• Last Edited: 21 Nov 2006

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Melvin H. Davis was born in 1922.
• He was the son of Harry Austin Davis and Hattie Schlegel.
• Melvin H. Davis died in 1942, in plane crash while a sergeant in the US Air Force.¹

• Father*: Harry Austin Davis b. 12 Oct 1897, d. 19 Mar 1989
• Mother*: Hattie Schlegel b. 11 May 1900, d. 8 Aug 1983

Willard Stanely Davis

• Last Edited: 30 Dec 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Willard Stanely Davis was born on 17 May 1924, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Harry Austin Davis and Hattie Schlegel.
• Willard Stanely Davis was baptized on 8 October 1924, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He died on 10 February 2004, at age 79.²
• He was buried at Saint Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Harry Austin Davis b. 12 Oct 1897, d. 19 Mar 1989
• Mother*: Hattie Schlegel b. 11 May 1900, d. 8 Aug 1983

Alma Jean Davis

• Last Edited: 30 Dec 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alma Jean Davis was born on 13 September 1927.¹
• She was the daughter of Harry Austin Davis and Hattie Schlegel.
• Alma Jean Davis was baptized on 11 December 1927, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She married Gilbert Eugene Troutman, son of Joy Abraham Troutman and Elsie V. Troutman, on 30 January 1943.²
• Alma Jean Davis died on 27 April 2014, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 86.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Alma Jean Troutman
  September 13, 1927 - April 27, 2014
  Alma Jean Troutman, 86, of 140 Main St., Klingerstown beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away, Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Manor Care in Pottsville.
  She was born September 13, 1927 in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Schlegel) Davis.
  Jean was a mother and housewife. When her kids were all grown she went to work for McCrory’s in Elizabethville until retiring. She had lasting friendships with her co-workers and customers.
  She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Klingerstown.
  Jean enjoyed traveling, going to concerts and the movies, and snowmobiling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
  She was the widow of Gilbert Eugene “Gib” Troutman, whom she married on January 30, 1943. They were married for 65 years.
  She is survived by seven children and spouses, Jim and Myra Troutman, Judy Shade, Dale and Yvonne Troutman, all of Klingerstown, Sheila Troutman, of FL, Kay and Mike Wharton of York Haven, Vicki and Jerry Narlock of FL, and Elaine Artz of Hegins; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one sister and spouse Norma and Paul Shiffer of Klingerstown; seven sisters-in-law and spouses, Pauline Wiest of Millersburg, Margaret Harner of Sacramento, Joanna and Claus Wiest of Pillow, Helen Erdman of Sunbury, Shirley and John Klinger of Valley View, and Dot Reed of Rife and Gloria Davis of AL; one brother-in-law, Marlin Troutman of Berrysburg and his friend Eileen Kissinger of Millersburg; and nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law, Joy and Elsie (Troutman) Troutman, three brothers Bryant, Melvin and Willard, one sister Shirley Davis, and one son-in-law Gary Shade.
  Funeral Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Jonathan Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Klingerstown.
  Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown, Pa 17941.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Rd, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.⁴
  

• Father*: Harry Austin Davis b. 12 Oct 1897, d. 19 Mar 1989
• Mother*: Hattie Schlegel b. 11 May 1900, d. 8 Aug 1983

Shirley Carine Davis¹

• Last Edited: 4 Aug 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Shirley Carine Davis was born on 31 July 1929.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Harry Austin Davis and Hattie Schlegel.
• Shirley Carine Davis was baptized on 24 November 1929, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She died on 23 May 1934, at age 4.³
• She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁴
• Some sources list Shirley Davis as married to a Paul Shiffer, but since she apparently died at the age of 5, this is probably incorrect. As further confirmation of this, there are baptismal records at St. Michael's Church in Klingerstown for a Paul T. Shiffer and a Norma Davis.²

• Father*: Harry Austin Davis b. 12 Oct 1897, d. 19 Mar 1989
• Mother*: Hattie Schlegel b. 11 May 1900, d. 8 Aug 1983