Carol Dianne Gipple1
F, #12571, b. 8 April 1940, d. 13 April 2021
- Last Edited: 5 Sep 2021
- Relationship: 4th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Carol Dianne Gipple was born on 8 April 1940, Tacoma, WA.1
- She was the daughter of Gerald Owen Gipple and Alice Dorothy Hanson.1
- Carol Dianne Gipple died on 13 April 2021, at age 81.2
- Father*: Gerald Owen Gipple1 b. 27 Dec 1915, d. 9 Mar 1954
- Mother*: Alice Dorothy Hanson1 b. 23 Feb 1916, d. 28 Feb 1977
Citations
- [S166] Carol (Gipple) Moyer (Berthoud, CO), 2002.
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Carold Dianne Moyer, Allnutt Funeral Service – Hunter Chapel, Loveland, CO; https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/loveland-co/…
Catherine Trautman Wiest1,2
F, #12584, b. 19 September 1861, d. 7 June 1940
- Last Edited: 21 Jan 2007
- Relationship: Great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Catherine Trautman Wiest was born on 19 September 1861.1
- She was the daughter of Jacob Klinger Wiest and Elizabeth Troutman.
- Catherine Trautman Wiest married George Edwin Witmer, son of Daniel Witmer and Rebecca Rehrer, circa 1878; The 1910 US Census, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 157) inidcates that George and Catherine had been married 32 years and had 5 children, all of whom were then alive.1,3
- The 1900 Census for Allentown, Lehigh County, lists the following household: George E. Witmer, head, born Mar. 1985, 42, married 21 years, carpenter at cement works; Catherine Witmer, wife, born Feb. 1861, 39. married 21 years, mother of 6 children, five surviving; Jacob D. Witmer, son, born Sep. 1881, 18, married 1 year, machinist at cement works; Minnie M. Witmer, daughter-in-law, born Sep. 1881, 18, married 1 year, mother of 1 child, not surviving; Lizzie S. Witmer, daughter, born Oct. 1883, 16; Morris R. Witmer, son, born Dec. 1886, 13; Jennie A. Witmer, daughter, born Feb. 1890, 10; and Carrie E. Witmer, daughter, born April 1892, 8.4
- The 1910 Census indicates that Catherine was the mother of 6 children, 5 of whom were then living.5
- Catherine Trautman Wiest died on 7 June 1940, at age 78.1
- She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
- Father*: Jacob Klinger Wiest b. 23 Jun 1826, d. 23 Oct 1878
- Mother*: Elizabeth Troutman b. 22 Nov 1825, d. 29 Jul 1881
Children of Catherine Trautman Wiest and George Edwin Witmer
- (?) Witmer4 d. b 1900
- Jacob Daniel Witmer1 b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 25 Dec 1964
- Lizzie S. Witmer4 b. Oct 1883
- Morris R. Witmer b. 17 Dec 1887, d. 20 Sep 1955
- Jennie A. Witmer b. Feb 1890
- Carrie E. Witmer b. Apr 1892
Citations
- [S136] Tombstone.
- [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 374; listing as child of Jacob Wiest is somewhat ambiguous. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
- [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, p. 3741.
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Allentown Ward 8, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74.
- [S199] 1910 Census , Allentown Ward 10, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1364; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 346.
Jacob Klinger Wiest
M, #12585, b. 23 June 1826, d. 23 October 1878
- Last Edited: 9 Aug 2009
- Relationship: Grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Jacob Klinger Wiest was born on 23 June 1826, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.1
- He was the son of Samuel Wiest and Eve Elizabeth Klinger.
- Jacob Klinger Wiest married Elizabeth Troutman, daughter of Peter Troutman and Elizabeth Boddeiger.
- The 1860 Census for Rebuck, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, lists the following household: Jacob Weist, 33; Elizabeth, 30; Henry, 12; John, 10; Franklin, 8; Jacob, 6; Amelia, 4; and Edward, 2.2
- At the time of the 1870 Census, the household of Jacob (44) and Elizabeth (44) included 7 of their children: Edward, 17, Samuel, 14, Jacob, 11, Catherine, 9, Monroe, 7, Preston, 5, and William, 3.3
- Jacob Klinger Wiest died on 23 October 1878, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 52.4,1
- He was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.5
- Father*: Samuel Wiest b. 21 Aug 1795, d. 3 Jan 1867
- Mother*: Eve Elizabeth Klinger b. 16 Jan 1794, d. 18 Jan 1870
Children of Jacob Klinger Wiest and Elizabeth Troutman
- Harry Troutman Wiest+ b. 24 Nov 1844, d. 1 Apr 1917
- John Troutman Wiest+ b. 4 Oct 1846, d. 16 Aug 1919
- Amelia Jane Troutman Wiest+1 b. 23 Sep 1849, d. 23 Jan 1918
- Franklin Troutman Wiest+ b. 24 Sep 1851, d. 12 Apr 1925
- Edward Troutman Wiest+ b. 18 Feb 1854, d. 1927
- Samuel Trautman Wiest+ b. Mar 1857, d. 1928
- Jacob Trautman Wiest+ b. 6 Apr 1857, d. 16 Jun 1887
- William Oscar Troutman Wiest+ b. 28 Jan 1859, d. 16 Jun 1887
- Catherine Trautman Wiest+ b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
- Monroe Trautman Wiest+ b. 9 Jan 1863
- Preston Troutman Wiest+ b. 18 Apr 1865, d. 16 Mar 1916
Citations
- [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
- [S187] 1860 United States Census, Jordan Twp., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1149; Page: 247; Image: 249.
- [S190] 1870 US Census, Jordan Twp., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1384; Page: 214; Image: 430.
- [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 371. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
- [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), pt. II, p. 315. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.
Elizabeth Troutman
F, #12586, b. 22 November 1825, d. 29 July 1881
- Last Edited: 7 Jan 2007
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Elizabeth Troutman was born on 22 November 1825.
- She was the daughter of Peter Troutman and Elizabeth Boddeiger.
- Elizabeth Troutman married Jacob Klinger Wiest, son of Samuel Wiest and Eve Elizabeth Klinger.
- Elizabeth Troutman died on 29 July 1881, after being struck by lightning, PA, at age 55.1,2
- She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.3
- Father*: Peter Troutman b. 13 Jul 1790, d. 23 Feb 1854
- Mother*: Elizabeth Boddeiger b. 18 Dec 1788, d. 15 Jun 1865
Children of Elizabeth Troutman and Jacob Klinger Wiest
- Harry Troutman Wiest+ b. 24 Nov 1844, d. 1 Apr 1917
- John Troutman Wiest+ b. 4 Oct 1846, d. 16 Aug 1919
- Amelia Jane Troutman Wiest+ b. 23 Sep 1849, d. 23 Jan 1918
- Franklin Troutman Wiest+ b. 24 Sep 1851, d. 12 Apr 1925
- Edward Troutman Wiest+ b. 18 Feb 1854, d. 1927
- Samuel Trautman Wiest+ b. Mar 1857, d. 1928
- Jacob Trautman Wiest+ b. 6 Apr 1857, d. 16 Jun 1887
- William Oscar Troutman Wiest+ b. 28 Jan 1859, d. 16 Jun 1887
- Catherine Trautman Wiest+ b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
- Monroe Trautman Wiest+ b. 9 Jan 1863
- Preston Troutman Wiest+ b. 18 Apr 1865, d. 16 Mar 1916
Citations
- [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 371. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
- [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
- [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), pt. 2, p. 314. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.
Jennie A. Witmer
F, #12587, b. February 1890
- Last Edited: 21 Jan 2007
- Relationship: 2nd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Jennie A. Witmer was born in February 1890.1
- She was the daughter of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.
- Jennie A. Witmer married Charles Sweitzer circa 1910.
- Father*: George Edwin Witmer b. 9 Mar 1859, d. 10 Dec 1949
- Mother*: Catherine Trautman Wiest b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
Citations
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Allentown Ward 8, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74.
Charles Sweitzer
M, #12588, b. circa 1889
- Last Edited: 10 Jul 2002
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Charles Sweitzer was born circa 1889.
- He married Jennie A. Witmer, daughter of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest, circa 1910.
Carrie E. Witmer
F, #12589, b. April 1892
- Last Edited: 29 Jan 2008
- Relationship: 2nd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Carrie E. Witmer was born in April 1892.1
- She was the daughter of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.
- According to the 1920 Census, Carrie was living with her parents in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. She was married and her married name appeared to be "Hart."2
- Father*: George Edwin Witmer b. 9 Mar 1859, d. 10 Dec 1949
- Mother*: Catherine Trautman Wiest b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
Jacob Daniel Witmer1
M, #12590, b. 12 September 1881, d. 25 December 1964
- Last Edited: 19 Aug 2003
- Relationship: 2nd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Jacob Daniel Witmer was born on 12 September 1881.1
- He was the son of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.1
- Jacob Daniel Witmer married Minnie May Wetzel.1
- Jacob Daniel Witmer married Edith Mae (?)
- Jacob Daniel Witmer died on 25 December 1964, at age 83.1
- He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
- Father*: George Edwin Witmer1 b. 9 Mar 1859, d. 10 Dec 1949
- Mother*: Catherine Trautman Wiest1 b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
Citations
- [S136] Tombstone.
Minnie May Wetzel1
F, #12591, b. 14 September 1881, d. 20 March 1939
- Last Edited: 10 Jul 2002
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Minnie May Wetzel was born on 14 September 1881.1
- She married Jacob Daniel Witmer, son of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.1
- Minnie May Wetzel died on 20 March 1939, at age 57.1
- She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
Citations
- [S136] Tombstone.
Morris R. Witmer
M, #12592, b. 17 December 1887, d. 20 September 1955
- Last Edited: 21 Jan 2007
- Relationship: 2nd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Morris R. Witmer was born on 17 December 1887.
- He was the son of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.
- Some sources record that Morris R. Witmer was born in December 1886.1
- He died on 20 September 1955, at age 67.
- He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.
- Father*: George Edwin Witmer b. 9 Mar 1859, d. 10 Dec 1949
- Mother*: Catherine Trautman Wiest b. 19 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jun 1940
Citations
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Allentown Ward 8, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74.
Edith Mae (?)
F, #12594, b. 1887, d. 1959
- Last Edited: 13 Nov 2004
- Edith Mae (?) was born in 1887.
- She married Jacob Daniel Witmer, son of George Edwin Witmer and Catherine Trautman Wiest.
- Edith Mae (?) died in 1959.
Samuel R. Klock
M, #12600, b. 5 September 1859, d. 19 December 1937
- Last Edited: 20 Oct 2021
- Samuel R. Klock was born on 5 September 1859, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
- He was the son of Johannes Klock and Elizabeth Rebuck.1
- Samuel R. Klock married Elizabeth Savilla Yoder circa 1881.3
- At the time of the 1900 Census, Samiuel and Lizzie were living in Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, where Samuel was a farmer. They had been married 19 years and had given birth to 5 children, 4 of whom, Willie, Verdie, Chalres and Mabel, were then alive.3
- In 1910, Samuel and Lizzie were living in Jackson Township, Northumberland County, where Samuel was a farm laborer. Their household included their 2 youngest children: Mabel, age 17, and Herlin, age 9. The Census indicates that the principal language for Samuel, Lizzie, and Mabel was German.4
- Samuel R. Klock died on 19 December 1937, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 78.1
- Newspaper obituary:
DEATH TAKES SAMUEL KLOCK
Samuel R. Klock, 78, retired farmer, died at his home at Red Cross Sunday at 5:45 p. m., following a lingering illness. He had been in failing health for a number of years, suffering from a complication of diseases and became seriously ill two weeks ago.
Born and raised in the Red Cross section, Mr. Klock had spent practicaly all his life-time there, engaging in farming until he was taken ill. He was well known throughout that locality, having been a member of a pioneer lower end family.
Surviving are his widow, five children, William, of Oklahoma; Mrs. Richard Wiest, Fountain Springs; Mrs. Royal Kohl, Herndon; Herlan and Charles, Red Cross. There are also 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday at 2 p. m., in charge of Rev. E. S. Noll, of Otto Station. Interment will be in Red Cross cemetery.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 20 Dec 1937, Mon, Page 2.5 - He was buried on 23 December 1937, at St. Peter's (Kreb's) Church Cemetery, Red Cross, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA.6,7
- Father*: Johannes Klock1 b. 11 Aug 1818, d. 3 Aug 1863
- Mother*: Elizabeth Rebuck1 b. 22 Mar 1820, d. 31 Mar 1897
Children of Samuel R. Klock and Elizabeth Savilla Yoder
- William O. Klock3 b. 28 Aug 1881, d. 29 Apr 1965
- Verdia E. Klock3 b. 23 Oct 1883, d. 11 Nov 1971
- Charles Klock3 b. Sep 1885, d. b 11 Nov 1971
- Mabel M. Klock b. 12 Aug 1893, d. 2 Jan 1981
- Herlin Harlin Klock+ b. 17 Jan 1901, d. 17 Apr 1947
Citations
- [S314] Bruce Travis Hall, "Genealogical Database," Bruce Travis Hall (Annapolis MD), data uploaded from CD December 2, 2005.
- [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number 118913; Filed: December 20, 1937; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll T623_1449; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 126.
- [S199] 1910 Census , Jackson Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1383; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 435.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel R. Klock, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 20 Dec 1937, Mon, Page 2.
- [S7] Joseph A. Meiser Jr. and Sarah Roadarmel Meiser, Genealogists Guide to Burials in Northumberland County, PA, Volume III (Grantham, PA: Ddraig Gooch Publications, Robert L.K. Jones, 4th edition, 1997), p. 163. Hereinafter cited as Northumberland County Burials III.
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Funerals Of A Day," The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 23 Dec 1937, Thu, Page 11.