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William Austin Wiest¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Austin Wiest was born on 2 April 1895, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Sylvester Schadel Wiest and Isabella S. Lesher.
• William Austin Wiest married Maude Mae Klinger, daughter of Alexander W. Klinger and Barbara Sedora Williard, in 1915, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• William Austin Wiest died on 12 September 1975, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  W. A. Wiest
  KLINGERSTOWN - William A. Wiest, 80, of Klingerstown, a retired farmer, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the Pottsville Hospital, where he was a patient for the past four days.
  Mr. Wiest was. a life-long resident of Klingerstown. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown and the Klingerstown Fire Company.
  Born in Klingerstown, April 2, 1895, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Isabelle Lesher Wiest. His wife, the former Maudie Klinger died in 1960. A daughter, Mrs. Daisy Miller died in 1966.
  Survivors are the following children, Mrs. Tillie Williard, Charles Wiest and Billy Wiest, all of Klingerstown, Harry Wiest of Dornsife RD and James Wiest of Lykens; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Klinger of Lykens and Mrs. Nola Martz of Lebanon.
  A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Klingerstown, with the Rev. Robert Eastlack officiating.
  Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call at the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD Sunday evening.
  There will be no viewing at the church on Mondav.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 13 Sep 1975, Sat, Page 8.²
  

• Father*: Sylvester Schadel Wiest b. 2 Mar 1858, d. 2 Mar 1941
• Mother*: Isabella S. Lesher b. 1854, d. 1934

Clarence R. Williard¹

• Last Edited: 9 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clarence R. Williard also went by the name of Toll.³
• He was born on 22 September 1916, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Morris Williard and Ida May Heitzman.²
• Clarence R. Williard married Tillie Irene Wiest, daughter of William Austin Wiest and Maude Mae Klinger.¹
• Clarence R. Williard died on 3 July 1975, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 58.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lightning Strikes, Kills Schuylkill Contractor
  MILLERSBURG - Clarence (Toll) Williard, 58, a Klingerstown contractor, was struck by lightning and i killed on Thursday, shortly before 3 p.m. He was working on the construction of a house at RD Millersburg when the storm hit the area. Mr. Williard was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Henry Hottenstein, of Millersburg. Deputy Coroner Dale Hoover of Millersburg released the body to the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, RD Klingerstown.
  Mr. Williard was a lifelong resident of Klingerstown. He owned and operated the Clarence Williard and Sons Contracting firm of Klingerstown since 1954. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown.
  Mr. Williard was born Sept. 22, 1916, a son of the late Morris and Ida Heitzman Williard. He was married to the former Tillie Wiest at Leck Kill Oct. 27, 1934.
  Surviving are his widow, four children, James L., of RD Klingerstown and Ray of Klingerstown; Arlene, wife of Mark Mace of RD Herndon and Lee of RD Dalmatia; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Howard of Klingerstown; [Allen of] Hummelstown and Roy of Williamstown; two sisters, Mrs. William Hoffman, RD Tower City and Mrs. Homer Daniel, RD Lykens.
  Services will be held Monday morning from St. Michael's Lutheran Church, RD Klingerstown with Rev. Robert Eastlack officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown. The Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral home is in charge.
  Pottsville Republican, July 5, 1975, Page 2.^2,4
  
• He was buried at St. Michael's Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Samuel Morris Williard²
• Mother*: Ida May Heitzman²

James L. Williard¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2024

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

• James L. Williard was born on 21 June 1935, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,1
• He was the son of Clarence R. Williard and Tillie Irene Wiest.
• James L. Williard died on 31 October 2004, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 69.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  James L. Williard
  October 31, 2004
  James L. " Jim" Williard, 69, of Ridge Road, Klingerstown, died Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been a patient since Oct. 20. He had been in ill health since December 2003.
  Born in Klingerstown, June 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Clarence R. "Toll" and Tillie I. Wiest Williard. He was a 1953 graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School where he had been an outstanding baseball player.
  He had owned and operated James L. Williard Contracting and retired in August 1996.
  He was an accomplished pitcher and played various other positions on the Valley View American Legion Team and the former Klingerstown Town Team. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Klingerstown, and Mahantongo Fire Company, Pitman. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed hunting and woodworking. He also loved to read, especially the Bible.
  He was married on Sept. 15, 1956 to the former Kay V. Dietz.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters and spouses, Sharon and Brian Williams, Slatington, Susan Klouser, Valley View, and Janet Williard and Robert Rhody, Avis; two grandchildren, James and Brianne Williams; two brothers, Ray, Klingerstown, and Lee, RR1 Dalmatia; a sister, Arlene Mace, RR1 Herndon; nieces and nephews.
  Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at the convenience of the family at Salem United Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem UCC Church Memorial Fund, 1128 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2 Gateway Center, 13 North, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of the arrangements.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 01 Nov 2004, Mon, Page 21.⁴
  
• He was buried at Salem UCC Church Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Clarence R. Williard b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 3 Jul 1975
• Mother*: Tillie Irene Wiest b. 11 Jun 1916, d. 5 Jul 2002

Lee L. Williard¹

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2008

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lee L. Williard was born on 26 November 1947, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Clarence R. Williard and Tillie Irene Wiest.
• Lee L. Williard died on 18 February 2008, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, at age 60.²
• DALMATIA - Lee L. Williard, 60, of RR1 Dalmatia, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, where he had been a patient since Feb. 14. He had been in ill health since July 2003.
  He was born Nov. 26, 1947, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Clarence "Toll" and Tillie (Wiest) Williard. On May 17, 1986, he married the former Faith Haas Klinger, who survives.
  Lee was a 1966 graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School.
  He worked with his brother, Ray, as Williard Bros. for 30 years as a carpenter.
  Lee was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown.
  He also was a member of the Klingerstown Fire Company and Woodmen of the World Lodge, Camp 433, Pitman.
  Lee was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson with his wife and best friends, Rick and Sharon. He also enjoyed hunting with his boys. He played softball for many years and also enjoyed camping.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rich Beilharz of Northumberland; five sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Shane Williard of Herndon, Terry and Marla Williard of Klingerstown, Jerry and Heather Williard of Selinsgrove, Douglas and Trisha Klinger of Northumberland and Andy and Kiley Klinger of Montgomery; 11 grandchildren, Amy and Missy Beilharz, Dylan and Amanda Williard, Kyle Brosh, Jessamy James, Garrett Latsha, Alexis and Madison Williard, Payton Stutzman and Daniel Klinger; one sister, Arlene Mace of RR1 Dornsife; one brother, Ray Williard of Klingerstown; and nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by a brother, James Williard, on Oct. 31, 2004.
  Visitors may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 by the Rev. Jan Mills.
  Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown.
  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Michael's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements.
  Published in The Daily Item on 2/19/2008.²
  
• He was buried on 21 February 2008, at St. Michael's Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Clarence R. Williard b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 3 Jul 1975
• Mother*: Tillie Irene Wiest b. 11 Jun 1916, d. 5 Jul 2002

Elizabeth Bernhard^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elizabeth Bernhard was born on 24 August 1831.³
• She was the daughter of Daniel Bernhard and Catherine Weist.³
• Elizabeth Bernhard married Aaron K. Schwenk, son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.¹
• Elizabeth Bernhard died on 5 January 1912, at age 80.^2,4
• She was buried on 9 January 1912, at Salem Union (Shalters) Church Cemetery, Fleetwood, Berks County, PA.^2,5

• Father*: Daniel Bernhard³
• Mother*: Catherine Weist³

Eva Catharina Klinger^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 13 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eva Catharina Klinger was born on 29 May 1820, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharine Wiest.
• Eva Catharina Klinger was baptized on 2 July 1820, Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She married Abraham S. Schwenk, son of John M. Schwenk and Katie Snyder, on 12 December 1840.^2,4,5
• Eva Catharina Klinger died on 10 November 1887, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 67.⁶
• Newspaper obituary:
  SCHWENK. -- November 10, 18S7, at the resldence of her son, Aaron K Schwenk, No. 606 Marshall street, Philadelphia, CATHARINE SCHWENK, wile of the late Abraham Schwenk, in the 69th year of her age.
  The funeral service at No. 606 Marshall street, Sunday afternoon, November 13, at 3:30 o'clock. Burial from the Reformed Church, Lewisburg, Pa., Monday afternoon, November 14, at 2 o'clock. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited. Omit flowers.
  The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 12 Nov 1887, Sat, Page 5.⁷
  
• She was buried on 14 November 1887, at Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union County, PA.^8,7

• Father*: Johann Peter Klinger b. 2 Jan 1796, d. 4 Jan 1879
• Mother*: Catharine Wiest b. 8 Dec 1799, d. 17 Sep 1863

Mary Rebecca Shepp^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Rebecca Shepp is also referred to as Maud in some sources.¹
• She was born on 14 March 1864, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Daniel Shepp and Mary Isabella Boyer.³
• Mary Rebecca Shepp married Peter Nathaniel Klinger Schwenk, son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger, circa 1890.^1,4
• Mary Rebecca Shepp died on 1 June 1937, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 73.³
• She was buried on 4 June 1937, at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, PA.^3,5

• Father*: Daniel Shepp³
• Mother*: Mary Isabella Boyer³

Aaron K. Schwenk¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Aaron K. Schwenk was born on 13 July 1844, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• Aaron K. Schwenk married Elizabeth Bernhard, daughter of Daniel Bernhard and Catherine Weist.¹
• Aaron enlisted as a private in Company A, Pennsylvania 50th Infantry and served until mustering out on June 30, 1865.^4,5
• Aaron K. Schwenk died on 27 November 1923, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 79.³
• He was buried on 30 November 1923, at Salem Union (Shalters) Church Cemetery, Fleetwood, Berks County, PA.^3,6

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

Abraham S. Schwenk^1,2

• Last Edited: 13 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Abraham S. Schwenk was born on 10 January 1816, Montgomery County, PA.²
• He was the son of John M. Schwenk and Katie Snyder.³
• Abraham S. Schwenk married Eva Catharina Klinger, daughter of Johann Peter Klinger and Catharine Wiest, on 12 December 1840.^4,5,6
• Abraham S. Schwenk died on 10 March 1885, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, at age 69.⁶
• Newspaper obituary:
  Abraham Schwenk died suddenly, of heart affliction, at his resilience, at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 10, 1885. He had been sick for about ten days with pleuro-pneumonia, but had been successfully treated by Doctor Willikam Leiser, and was rapidly gaining strength. While attempting to rise and dress, he full over across the bed, and soon afterwards expired, without apparent pain, as if peacefully going to sleep.
  His son, Doctor Schwenk, had left him at four o'clock in the morning, to return to Philadelphia, and then he was in cheerful spirits, and all of the family were happy in the belief that he would soon be fully restored to his accustomed good health.
  He was a son of John Schwenk, and was born near Schwenksville, Montgomery county, Penn'a., January 10, 1816, and was accordingly aged 69 years and two months.
  He was a direct descendant of the Von Sehwenks of Germany, one of whom settled nearly two hundred years ago where now is Schwenksville. He moved to Schuylkill county, this State, in April, 1840, where he, on Dec. 12, of that year, married Catharine Klinger, a daughter of Peter Klinger. He was a member of the old firm of Mattis & Schwenk, in Lykens Valley, and subsequently was engaged in the manufacture of blasting powder, and as a general merchant in Schuylkill county, whence he came to Lewisburg in April, 1871, to remain while his only daughter and youngest two sons completed their education. Becoming attached to Lewisburg, he and his family decided to make their home here; and a year later, bought and occupied the handsome residence at the southwest corner of Market and Seventh streets, where he died a widely known and highly respected citizen.
  His wife, six sons and one daughter survive him. The children are: Gen. Samuel K Schwenk, of the U.S. Army; Aaron K. Schwenk and Abraham B. Schwenk, of the firm of Brenniser, Schwenk & Co. Philadelphia; Lieutenant Milton K. Schwenk, U. S. Navy, now on duty of tne school ship "St. Mary's," New York Harbor; Miss Alvira K. Schwenk; John E. K. Schwenk, a farmer of Orange county, New York, and Doctor Peter N.K. Schwenk, a successful young occullst of Philadelphia.
  The funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased at 11 A M., Friday, March 13, conducted by the Rev. R. L. Gerhart, of the Reformed church, assisted by the Rev E. H. Leisenring, of the Lutheran church, and were largely attended, many friends and relatives coming from a distance.
  The six sons acted as pall-bearers, and the remains were taken to the Lewisburg Cemetery.
  Lewisburg Chronicle (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania), 19 Mar 1885, Thu, Page 1.⁶
  
• He was buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union County, PA.⁷
• An article in Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association offered the following biography of Abraham:
  “Abraham cleared several acres of land at the west end of what is now Hegins Township, south of Pine Creek, along the Rausch Gap Road to Sacramento. On this parcel, he built a home for his family which also served as a tavern for overnight travelers. This tavern, known as Schwenk's Hall, had a stable built a short distance behind it. The Schwenk family grew their own vegetables and fruits and raised some hogs and cattle. A wooden water line was laid from a bubbling spring several hundred feet south of the house. This area, where the tavern stood extending from Rausch Gap Road about a quarter mile northeast to Rausch Creek, is still known as Schwenk's Hall.
  “Abraham must have owned quite a bit of land, including lots on Center Street in Germanville, which is now Main Street in Valley View. He was also involved in community affairs such as being one of seven advocates of free public schools in 1841.
  “It is highly possible that Abraham was involved in building the Rausch Gap School House which was built in 1863 and used until 1917. This school house is located one-fourth mile northeast of Schwenk's Tavern and was made into a home by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wolf after they purchased it.
  “Abraham's and Catherine's sons, Abraham, John and Peter, settled in Philadelphia. Their son Samuel settled in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The boys all shared the middle initial K., which stood for Klinger, their mother's maiden name.
  “Peter, a well known doctor at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia for many years, was married to Mary R. Shepp. They had a son, Peter N. K. Schwenk, Jr. who married Marie Haurdel. Peter, Jr. and Marie had three children-Jeannette, Peter III and Daniel.
  “Peter III currently resides in Ocean City, New Jersey where he owns and operates "The Nassau" apartments motel. He also still owns four parcels of land in Schwenk's Hall totaling thirty-two and seven tenth acres.
  “John, Peter's twin brother, became an attorney in Philadelphia. He later moved to Merchantsville, New Jersey. He and his wife had three daughters, Mrs. Don Taylor of Merchantsville; Mrs. Charles Irvin of New York City; and Mrs. James Calleen of Philadelphia. He spent his later years with one of his daughters in Florida.
  . . . .
  “The whereabouts of the other children of Abraham and Catherine Klinger Schwenk are unknown. “.⁸

• Father*: John M. Schwenk³
• Mother*: Katie Snyder³

Abraham B. Schwenk¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Abraham B. Schwenk was born on 16 March 1847.¹
• He was the son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• Abraham B. Schwenk was baptized on 16 May 1847, St. Paul's (Artz's) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• "Abraham K. Schwenk, born March 16, 1847, enrolled as a Private of Co. "A", 50th Regiment, on February 29, 1864, at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, for three years. He was on the muster roll of the Co. from December 31, 1863 to April 30, 1864. He returned in May, 1864. His Co. was in action May 9, 1864 at the Nye River, Virginia, where he was wounded on the left side of the head. His brother, who was a Lieutenant Colonel at the time and his superior, commended him as a brave and faithful soldier. He behaved with great galantry in action. He was discharged on the 30th of July, 1865 at Delany House, Washington, D.C.
  "While living at 733 Market Street in Philadelphia, Abraham applied for pension on March 27, 1880, at age 33 because the gun shot wound he had received to the left side of the head. The pension was rejected then and the several other times he applied as various examining doctors claimed he had no disability caused by his wound."³
• He died on 21 February 1894, at age 46.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  ABRAM B. SCHWENK.
  News reached Lewisburg on Thursday noon, announcing the death of Mr. Abram Schwenk, which took place at the home of his brother Aaron, at 606 Marshall St., Phila., on Wednesday night, of this week, at 11.30 o'clock. Deceased was taken ill last December, but had recovered, and was able to be out again. He had retired at about 9 o'clock, and at 11 called his brother, saying that he was so very short of breath. His brother went to his bed and held him in his arms, in which position he died a half hour later.
  Abram Schwenk, was a well known commercial traveler, was born Mar. 16, 1847, in Higgins township, Schuylkill county. In 1865 he came to Lewisburg with his parents.
  He obtained his education at the old Lewisburg University. Later he entered upon a business career.
  The body will be brought to Lewisburg, on Sunday morning, on the early train via the P. & R. R. R. The funeral services will take place the same afternoon at two o'clock. Services will be held by Rev. I. W. Hendricks, at the home of the deceased's brother, Mr. J. E. K. Schwenk, on South First St. The five brothers will act as pallbearers.
  Deceased was a soldier in the late Rebellion, having served three years in Co. A, 50th Regt. P. V. Was a member of Meade Post G. A. R. of Philadelphia.
  Lewisburg Chronicle (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania), 24 Feb 1894, Sat, Page 1.⁵
  
• He was buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union County, PA.^4,6

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

Almira K. Schwenk¹

• Last Edited: 13 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Almira K. Schwenk was born on 15 February 1852, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• Some sources record that Almira K. Schwenk was born in 1850.¹
• She died on 4 December 1929, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 77.²
• She was buried on 7 December 1929, at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

John E. K. Schwenk^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• John E. K. Schwenk was born on 24 August 1854, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• John E. K. Schwenk married Agnes Mary Neagley, daughter of Joseph Neagley and Elizabeth Lenker, in 1879.⁴
• John E. K. Schwenk died on 5 August 1937, Merchantville, Camden County, NJ, at age 82.⁵
• Newspaper obituary:
  JOHN E.K. SCHWENK DIES IT AGE OF 85
  Heart Ailment Fatal to Retired Merchant at Kin's Home in Merchantville.
  John E. K. Schwenk, 85, retired wholesale cloth merchant, and descendant of Colonial settlers in Pennsylvania, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles H. D, Taylor, 4786 Oak terrace, Merchantville.
  Death was caused by complications developing after a heart attack, suffered last January.
  Since the death of his wife. Agnes M. Neagley Schwenk in 1930. Mr. Schwenk lived, at the homes of Mrs. Taylor, and another daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Irwin, of Yonkers. N. Y. A third daughter. Mrs. James L. Kalleen, died in Indianapolis in 1935. A twin brother, Dr. Peter N. K. Schwenk, noted Philadelphia eye specialist, died in that city in 1935.
  Mr. Schwenk, who was a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Twenty-fifth and Thompson streets, Philadelphia, also is survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  Services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday.
  Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 06 Aug 1937, Fri, Page 4.⁵
  
• He was buried on 7 August 1937, at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, PA.³

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

Peter Nathaniel Klinger Schwenk^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Peter Nathaniel Klinger Schwenk was born on 24 August 1854, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• Peter Nathaniel Klinger Schwenk married Mary Rebecca Shepp, daughter of Daniel Shepp and Mary Isabella Boyer, circa 1890.^1,4
• Peter Nathaniel Klinger Schwenk died on 17 February 1934, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 79.^3,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  DR. PETER SCHWENK
  Dr. Peter N. K. Schwenk, 1417 N. Broad St., died yesterday at his home after a brief Illness of pneumonia.
  Dr. Schwenk was formerly chief surgeon of the Wills Eye Hospital, serving In that capacity for 35 years. At the time of his death he was chief consulting surgeon of the institution, in the earlier days of his practice Dr. Schwenk served as chief surgeon of the Pennsylvania Hospital.
  Dr. Schwenk received his elementary education in Valley View, Schuvlklll county, Pa. He entered Bucknell University and was graduated from the medical school in 1878 with honors.
  He was a member of the Philadelphia County Medical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, American College of Physicians and Surgeons and many other medical associations. His fraternal affiliations consisted of the Fraternal Order of Masons; Philadelphia Consistory, Lu Lu Temple; Camp 7 of the P. O. S. of A., and others.
  He leaves his widow, Mary R. Schwenk; a brother, John Schwenk, who lives in Florida, and a son, Peter N. K. Schwenk, Jr., of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P. M. at 3925 Chestnut st. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.
  The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 19 Feb 1934, Mon, Page 3.⁵
  
• He was buried on 21 February 1934, at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, PA.^3,6

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

Samuel K. Schwenk¹

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Samuel K. Schwenk was born on 8 May 1842.²
• He was the son of Abraham S. Schwenk and Eva Catharina Klinger.
• "At the age of nineteen, Samuel K. Schwenk enrolled at Tremont, Schuylkill County, August 19, 1861 as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. A, 50th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry and at Harrisburg on September 9, 1861. He was discharged from this Regiment on July 30, 1865 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He also served as a Captain of Co. I, 9th U.S. Vet. Vol. from October 25, 1865 to April 25, 1866, and in the United States Army from July 17, 1867 to March 20, 1901.
  "Samuel K. Schwenk married Emma Mai Marconnier on December 24, 1879 in the Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. They had a large military wedding with 1,500 invitations. Rev. John F. Meridith of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Chaplin of the 50th Pennsylvania Regiment (General Schwenks' Civil War regiment) performed the ceremony.
  "While living in New York City, Samuel K. applied for invalid pension on May 20, 1911, and again on May 17, 1912. A note written by Samuel on the margin of his application for pension states, "I was discharged as a Captain of Co. A, 50th Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry on October 12, 1864, on account of physical disability arising from wounds received in action at the Battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, and appointed Major, same regiment on February 28, 1864."
  "Following Samuel K. Schwenk's death on April 17, 1915, his widow, Emma Mai, applied for widow's pension. The pension was almost denied as Emma Mai had no marriage certificate since none was asked for or received on their wedding day. Fortunately, Samuel K. had the foresight to acquire three affidavits with the signatures of witnesses of their marriage. The affidavits, signed by Emma Mai and Samuel's brothers, Peter and John Schwenk served as proof of their marriage. Emma Mai's widow pension was approved."³
• Samuel K. Schwenk married Emma Mai Marconnier on 24 December 1879, Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.^3,4
• Samuel K. Schwenk died on 10 April 1915, 600 West 186th Street, Manhattan, New York County, NY, at age 72.^2,5,6,7
• Newspaper obituary:
  GEN. SCHWENK DEAD.
  NEW . YORK, April 13 -- Brigadier General Samuel K. Schwenk died at his home, 600 West 186th St. When 17 years old he enlisted as a lieutenant with the 50th Regiment of Volunteers of Pennsylvania. He was promoted to captain, and later for his service at Noteaway River he was made maiior; for bravery at Cold Spring, lieutenant colonel, and for his assault, on Fort Stedman, colonel and brigadier general. General Schwenk was in the real estate business in this city for 30 years. He was president of the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteer Veterans.
  Many local veterans served under arms with him as members of the 50th Pennsylvania Regiment.
  The Allentown Democrat (Allentown, Pennsylvania), 14 Apr 1915, Wed, Page 1.
  A later article reported:
  PROMINENT VET. PASSES AWAY
  Friends of the late General Samuel K. Schwenk were grieved to learn of his death which occurred at his home in New York City recently. At a reunion of the Fiftieth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Association held here Saturday, September 12th, 1914, Mr. Schwenk made many friends. He will be remembered as being a man of tall stature. He occupied the first automobile at the head of the parade. Mr. Schwenk was Lieutenant Colonel of the 50th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was a brave soldier and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. At the battle of Antietam, he was seriously wounded and lay for many hours on the field of battle apparently dead. During the hottest part of the battle, Captain Charles E. Brown, of Schuylkill Haven and Captain James Levan of Minersville worked their way on their hands and knees to where he lay and dragged him to a place of safety and thus saved his life.
  After the war and upon the organization of the 50th Regiment Veteran Volunteer Association, he was made its president or colonel and remained as such until his death. He served last in his official capacity at the re-union held in Schuylkill Haven in 1914. He was over-joyed at the grand reception accorded the Association by the comrades and citizens of Schuylkill Haven and could not praise those in charge of the reception highly enough. General Schwenk is survived by his wife and several children.
  The Call (Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania), 23 Apr 1915, Fri, Page 1.^8,9
  
• He was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, PA.¹⁰

• Father*: Abraham S. Schwenk b. 10 Jan 1816, d. 10 Mar 1885
• Mother*: Eva Catharina Klinger b. 29 May 1820, d. 10 Nov 1887

Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl^1,2

• Last Edited: 15 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl is also referred to as Lizzie in some sources.
• She was born on 3 November 1877, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,1,5,6
• She was the daughter of Daniel E. Carl and Catherine Schaffer.³
• Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl married Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm, son of Jacob Schwalm and Justina Klinger, circa 1894.^1,7
• At the time of the 1900 Census, Monroe, a farmer, and Elizabeth (Lizzie), who had been married 5 years, were living in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, with 2 of their 3 children. One child had died before 1900.⁸
• Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl died on 8 February 1936, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 58.^6,4,5,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. MONROE SCHWALM
  Mrs. Elizabeth Schwalm, 58, wife of Monroe Schwalm, died at her home in Valley View, Saturday evening.
  She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carl and was a native of Hubley Township, Schuylkill County.
  Survivors are her husband, three sons and one daughter, Allen, Roy and Harry Schwalm of Valley View and Mrs. Harry E. Shade of Tremont; four sisters and one brother. Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Spring Glen; Mrs. Francis Bensinger of Valley View; Mrs, Nora Bicht of Reinerton, Mrs. Jennie Miller and Rufus Carl of Fearnot.
  Funeral sevices were held from the residence Wednesday morning with further services in the United Brethren Church at Fearnot, where interment was made.
  Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 13 Feb 1936, Thu, Page 1.⁶
  
• She was buried at St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Daniel E. Carl³ b. 31 Dec 1846, d. 31 Dec 1920
• Mother*: Catherine Schaffer³ b. 2 Feb 1853, d. 26 Oct 1898

Edna Katie Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 8 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edna Katie Schwalm was born on 16 November 1897, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm and Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl.
• Edna Katie Schwalm died on 15 August 1899, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 1.^1,3
• She was buried at Saint Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm b. 17 Apr 1864, d. 16 Sep 1937
• Mother*: Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl b. 3 Nov 1877, d. 8 Feb 1936

Infant Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2004

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Infant Schwalm died on 10 November 1915, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Infant Schwalm was born on 10 November 1915, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Infant Schwalm was the child of Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm and Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl.

• Father*: Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm b. 17 Apr 1864, d. 16 Sep 1937
• Mother*: Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl b. 3 Nov 1877, d. 8 Feb 1936

Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 18 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Some sources record that Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm was born on 17 April 1864, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was born on 17 April 1864, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3,4
• He was the son of Jacob Schwalm and Justina Klinger.
• Some sources record that Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm was born in April 1865.⁵
• He married Elizabeth Lavinia Alice Carl, daughter of Daniel E. Carl and Catherine Schaffer, circa 1894.^3,6
• In the 1910 Census, Monroe and Lizzie's household in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, included three of their children: Sadie, 15; Harry, 10; and Roy, 5. Monroe and Lizzie had been married 16 years and had given birth to 4 children, only 3 of whom were then living. Harry Schade, 19, a boarder, and Fred Paul, 17, a hired man were also part of the household. Monroe was a farmer.⁶
• Monroe Ellsworth Peter Schwalm died on 16 September 1937, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.^2,3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Monroe E. P. Schwalm
  Monroe E P. Schwalm, 73. retired fanner and esteemed resident of Valley View, died suddenly at his home, Thursday evening. He was born and reared in Hubley Twp., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schwalm, and followed the occupation of farming until several years ago.
  He was a member of the U. B. Chuurch, Fearnot. To survive he leaves the following children: Mrs. Harry E. Shade, Hubley Twp; Harry, Roy and Allen, Valley View; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren, one brother, Nathaniel, Williamstown and a sister Mrs. Victor Blyler, Hamburg. R.D.
  The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with services in the U. B. Church. Fearnot and interment in the adjoining cemetery.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 17 Sep 1937, Fri, Page 6.⁷
  
• He was buried on 21 September 1937, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1

• Father*: Jacob Schwalm b. 22 Aug 1823, d. 25 Jul 1896
• Mother*: Justina Klinger b. 6 Jul 1829, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mary Maglada Boyer¹

• Last Edited: 1 Feb 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Maglada Boyer is also referred to as Mary McCleda Boyer in some sources.
• She was born on 17 August 1869, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She married Samuel K. Savidge, son of Valentine Savidge and Eva Elizabeth Klinger, in June 1887.¹
• Mary Maglada Boyer died on 17 February 1952, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.¹

Florence Lavina Carl^1,2

• Last Edited: 14 May 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Florence Lavina Carl was born on 24 January 1912, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Harvey F. Carl and Sarah Leah Rush.³
• Florence Lavina Carl married Frank F. Savidge, son of Samuel K. Savidge and Mary Maglada Boyer, on 5 October 1929, Reformed Church Parsonage, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4
• Florence Lavina Carl died on 25 June 1996, Ashland Regional Medical Center, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.⁵
• Newspaper obituary:
  Florence L. Savidge
  Florence L. Savidge, 84, Spring Glen, died Tuesday at Ashland Regional Medical Center.
  Born in Lykens Township, Jan 24, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah Rush Carl.
  She was retired from the former Earl Williams Lumber Valley View.
  She was a member of Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman, and Tri-Valley Senior Citizens. L. Savidge.
  Her husband, Frank, died in 1988.
  Surviving are a son, Alfred, Wyomissing; a sister, Elsie Blyler, Schafferstown; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church. The Rev. Peter Nordby will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. There will be no viewing Sunday evening. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican, June 26, 1996, Page 2.⁵
  

• Father*: Harvey F. Carl³ b. 5 Oct 1887, d. 18 Jun 1969
• Mother*: Sarah Leah Rush³ b. 16 Sep 1890, d. 17 May 1967

James L. Coleman¹

• Last Edited: 23 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• James L. Coleman was born on 21 December 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Robert Raymond Coleman and Annie Cordella Schlegel.²
• James L. Coleman died on 21 September 2013, Stamford, Delaware County, NY, at age 62.³
• Online obituary:
  James "Jim" Coleman, age 62, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his home in Stamford, New York. A beloved father of three, he was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of Annie C. Schlegel Coleman of Gratz, Pennsylvania and the late Robert R. Coleman. He is survived by one son, Charles E. Coleman of Rocklin, California; two daughters, Christine C. Miles of Los Angeles, California, and Sarah M. Coleman of Stamford, New York; two grandchildren; and one brother, Thomas W. Coleman of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
  Jim's family lived in the Gratz, Pennsylvania area until 1966, when they relocated to Stamford, New York.
  Jim was a 1968 graduate of Stamford Central High School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College.
  As teen in the 1960s, he reveled in the spirit of free expression and protest. In later years he disdained Microsoft and promoted Linux as a bastion of freedom with his computer business, the Long Count Cab Company.
  A lifelong gun enthusiast, Jim enjoyed daily target practice in the basement with a BB gun, shot skeet weekly, and was an avid member of the Stamford Rod and Gun Club and the Oneonta Sportsmen's Club. He was also an avid motorcyclist, and for many years his full dress Harley- Davidson motorcycle was his most prized possession.
  Music was always a big part of Jim's life. He loved both rock and classical music, rarely missing a Friends of Music concert at Stamford's "old Rexmere Hotel" (now the Frank W. Cyr Center). He played the saxophone during his school days, and later the guitar and keyboard. The band he played with in his high school days is remembered fondly by many.
  Jim also enjoyed reading widely varied philosophical perspectives. He was a frequent writer of letters and loved passing around inspirational cartoon jokes. He devoured current events online but avoided TV news with its political slants, connecting many behind the scenes dots that mainstream press analysis often missed.
  He worked for the New York Power Authority for many years, working his way up from warehouse clerk to Senior Operator through self-directed studies and his usual calculated tenacity. The rotating shifts he worked for years influenced his life even in retirement, leading to his "night owl" tendencies and his infamous creed that "Nothing important happens before noon."
  Buffington Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, PA.³
  

• Father*: Robert Raymond Coleman b. 27 Apr 1924, d. 14 Jan 2006
• Mother*: Annie Cordella Schlegel² b. 16 Apr 1928, d. 21 Nov 2019