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Minerva Mae Thomas^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Minerva Mae Thomas also went by the name of Minnie.
• She was born on 8 April 1882, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Benjamin Thomas and Mary Jenkins.³
• Minerva Mae Thomas married Walter Milton Wiest, son of Schartel Klinger Wiest and Caroline Jane Wagner, on 4 February 1901, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^4,2
• Minerva Mae Thomas was buried on 5 April 1919, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.^5,3
• She died on 1 April 1929, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 46.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. MINNIE WIEST, AGED 47, EXPIRES
  Complications following a goiter operation four years ago caused the death of Mrs. Minerva (Thomas) M. Wiest, wife of Walter. M. Wiest, Reading fireman, of 138 south Shamokin street, Shamokin, formerly of this city. The end came peacefully in the presence of loved ones at 7:15 Monday evening after being bedfast since the day after Christmas.
  The deceased was born in Shamokin April 8th, 1882. Mrs. Wiest Minerva Mae Thomasas the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Jenkins) Thomas. Since her marriage to Walter M. Wiest, Sr., in Shamokin February 2, 1900, she resided in Shamokin all her life except for seven years spent at Mount Carmel.
  Mrs. Wiest was a prominent of member of the Moose Auxiliary, Greenlea Circle, P. H. C, and Regina Rebekah Lodge No. 230. She was also a member of the Mt. Zion Congregational church, where she was faithful in her attendance when health permitted.
  Surviving besides her husband are one son, Walter M. Wiest, Jr., of Shamokin, and two sisters, Mrs. Ridgeway Scull and Mrs. William McHenry, both of Collingswood, New Jersey.
  Mount Carmel Item (Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania), 03 Apr 1929, Wed, Page 2.¹
  

• Father*: Benjamin Thomas³
• Mother*: Mary Jenkins³

Phoebe Thomas

• Last Edited: 26 Dec 2006

• Phoebe Thomas married Daniel Merkel Wiest, son of Johannes Wiest and Catharine Merkel, circa 1863.¹

Ameline Troutman¹

• Last Edited: 17 Jan 2004

• Ameline Troutman is also referred to as Emi Troutman in some sources.
• She was born on 5 September 1839, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She married Daniel Merkel Wiest, son of Johannes Wiest and Catharine Merkel, circa 1859.¹
• Ameline Troutman died on 2 July 1875, at age 35.¹

Ida A. Witmer¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jan 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ida A. Witmer was born on 4 December 1865.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry M. Witmer and Amanda Fegley.¹
• Ida A. Witmer married William Francis Wiest, son of Albert Klinger Wiest and Priscilla Adams, circa 1884.²
• Ida A. Witmer married John Francis Schreffler, son of Henry Schreffler and Hedwig A. Bergner, on 30 May 1908, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4
• Ida A. Witmer died on 25 August 1928, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 62.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Ida Shreffler
  Mrs. Ida Shreffler, aged 63, a resident of Williamstown for the past year, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Cox, Saturday, August 25th.
  Deceased was born in Gratz, Pa., Dec. 4th, 1805. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Lizzie Cox. Williamstown; Edward, Harry and Mrs. Tillie Rowe, Wiconisco; Harper, Harrisburg; Clarence, Williamstown, and Stephen of Lock Haven.
  Two sisters, Mrs. Edmund Umholtz of Wiconisco; Mrs. Penrose Miller, Lewistown, and fourteen grandchildren also survive.
  Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, Tuesday, Aug. 28th, the Rev. Raebuck, of Wiconiseo, officiating. Burial was made in the Williamstown cemetery.
  The folowing from a distance attended: Harper Wiest, Harrisburg; Penrose Miller and wife, Lewistown; Harry Shreffler and wife, Lock Haven; Ed. Shreffler, Mrs. Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. Raush, Sunbury; Mr. and Mrs. Hime, Watsontown; Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Trevorton; James Rowe and family, Mrs. Edmund Umholtz, Chas. Umholtz and family, Albert Hoffman and wife, Harry Messner and wife, Henry Gittings and wife, Tom Watkins and wife and Mrs. Harry Watkins, all of Wiconisco; Henry Schoffstall and wife, Lykens.
  The Standard (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 31 Aug 1928, Fri, Page 1.⁵
  
• Her estate was probated in December 1928; A dispute arose among Idas's children over her estate. Apparently, before she died Ida deeded a lot in Wiconisco Township to her daughter Lizzie Cox, with whom she lived. Harry, Edward, Tillie, and Clarence, filed an injunction proceeding to overturn that deed and have the lot returned to the estate on grounds of fraud and undue influence, claiming that Ida "was mentally incompetent to transact business." (The Standard (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 21 Dec 1928, Fri, Page 9.) From the available newspaper accounts it is not clear when or how this dispute was resolved, although in December, 1929, a year later, the suit was refiled by Edward, Harry, Clarence, and Harvey Schreffler.^6,7,8

• Father*: Henry M. Witmer¹ b. c 1837, d. 26 Jan 1885
• Mother*: Amanda Fegley¹ b. 28 Oct 1834, d. 2 Mar 1918

Mary Ann Kahler^1,2

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Ann Kahler was born on 14 May 1867, Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.^3,2
• Some sources record that Mary Ann Kahler was born in 1862.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Kahler and Katie Fetter.²
• Mary Ann Kahler married George Franklin Weist, son of Franz Klinger Wiest and Louisa R. Troutman, circa 1887.^4,1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Mary Weist Dies Of Heart Attack At Leck Kill
  Mrs. Mary Wiest 65. of Leck kiil died suddenly of a heart at tack at her home at 4 o'clock this morning. She had been in failing health for the past months, during which time she suffered numerous heart attacks, but a sudden attack this morning proved fatai within several minutes before medical aid could be summoned.
  She was the wife of Frank Wiest and was well known in the Leck Kill section, having resided there lor a number of years. She leaves her husband, one son. Edwin, of Pitman, and a daughter, Katie, of Shamokin.
  Funeral arrangements are in charge of undertaker Arthur Rothermel, of Hepler, and will be announced later.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 28 Feb 1938, Mon, Page 2.⁵
  
• Mary Ann Kahler died on 28 February 1938, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.^2,6,1
• She was buried on 3 March 1938, at Saint John's Cemetery, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.^2,6

• Father*: Charles Kahler²
• Mother*: Katie Fetter²

Caroline Jane Wagner¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jul 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Caroline Jane Wagner was born in 1855.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Joseph K. Wagner and Sarah Amy Reinerd.²
• Caroline Jane Wagner married Schartel Klinger Wiest, son of Daniel Merkel Wiest and Ann Julian Klinger.¹
• Caroline Jane Wagner died on 5 April 1938.²
• She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Joseph K. Wagner²
• Mother*: Sarah Amy Reinerd²

Elizabeth M. Weist¹

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elizabeth M. Weist is also referred to as Betty M. Weist in some sources.²
• She was born on 6 March 1924, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.^3,4,2
• She was the daughter of Edward H. Weist and Lillian Miller Koppenhaver.
• Elizabeth M. Weist married Henry Laudenslager, son of Joseph Daniel Laudenslager and Laura Alverna Wiest, on 31 August 1940.^1,5
• Elizabeth M. Weist died on 25 September 2014, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 90.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Elizabeth "Betty" M. Laudenslager, 90, of Gratz, passed away on September 25, 2014, peacefully, at the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg.
  She was born in Leck Kill, PA on March 6, 1924, a daughter of the late Lillian (Miller) Wiest and the late Edward Wiest.
  Betty was a member of the Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, she received the PA Voter Hall of Fame award from Governor Tom Ridge for having voted consecutively in every November election for the last 50 years.
  Betty was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. She took pride in her cooking and baking and the care she gave to her family.
  Betty is survived two daughters, Carol Koletar-McMillian of Reno, NV, Rochelle Laudenslager of Cambridge Springs, PA; son, Roger (Anna) Laudenslager of Sunbury, PA; three grandsons, Troy (Debbie) Laudenslager of Palmyra. PA, Scott Laudenslager of Sunbury, PA, Vince (Meika) Koletar of Salem, OR; granddaughter, Angela (Darryl) Bader of Reno, NV; 11 great-grandchildren, Sydney, Rudi, David, and Shelby Laudenslager, and Elise, Blake, Natalie, Caroline, Koletar, Jordan, Keighly, and Nolan Bader and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by husband, Henry Laudenslager, son, Larry Laudenslager, and brother, Walter Wiest. A viewing will be held on October 1, 2014 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
  Funeral Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 11:00 am at the Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, with Rev. Martine Joseph, officiating.
  Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.
  James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the on line guest book, or to post a picture of Betty, visit www.reedfh.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
  Published in Patriot-News on Sept. 28, 2014.⁶
  
  
• She was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Edward H. Weist b. 1 Oct 1888, d. 15 Jan 1970
• Mother*: Lillian Miller Koppenhaver b. 18 Nov 1895, d. 28 Mar 1974

George Franklin Weist¹

• Last Edited: 23 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Franklin Weist is also referred to as Frank Wiest in some sources.
• He was born in 1866, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Franz Klinger Wiest and Louisa R. Troutman.²
• George Franklin Weist married Mary Ann Kahler, daughter of Charles Kahler and Katie Fetter, circa 1887.^3,1,4
• At the time of the 1900 Census, Frank and Mary were living in Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, in the following household: Frank Wiest, head, born Sept. 1866, 33, married 12 years, farm laborer; Mary A., wife, born May 1867, 33, married 12 years, mother of 2 children, both living; Eddie H., son, born Oct. 1881, 11; and Katie J., daughter, born May 1891, 8.⁴
• By 1910, Frank and Mary's household included an adopted son named Rufus Hornberger, 9 years old. The Census indicates that by that time, Mary had given birth to 4 children, 2 of whom were then living.⁵
• George Franklin Wiest was a resident of the Schwaben Creek area and a lumberman by occupation.⁶
• George Franklin Weist died on 2 January 1947, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  GEORGE F. WIEST
  George Franklin Wiest, age 80 years, a former lumberman, died at his home near Leck Kill on Thursday.
  He was a son of the late Francis and Louisa (Troutman) Wiest.
  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Katie Paul, of Shamokin; one son, Edward Wiest of Gratz; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three step-brothers.
  Funeral services were held from the residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Walter Wagner, pastor of the Dalmatia Lutheran Parish officiated and interment was made in the Reformed Church Cemetery.
  Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 09 Jan 1947, Thu, Page 1.²
  
• He was buried at St. John's Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Leck Kill, Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Franz Klinger Wiest b. 18 Jun 1847
• Mother*: Louisa R. Troutman²

Albert Klinger Wiest

• Last Edited: 15 Nov 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Albert Klinger Wiest was born circa 1849, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Merkel Wiest and Ann Julian Klinger.
• Albert Klinger Wiest married Priscilla Adams circa 1870.¹
• The 1880 Census for Porter Township, Schuylkill County, lists the following household: Albert Wiest, 31, coal miner; Rosalie, wife, 33; and William F., son, 13, laborer in mine.²
• The 1900 Census for "Reiner City," Porter Township, Schuylkill County, lists the following household: Albert Wiest, head, born Sept. 1849, 50, married 33 years, day laborer; Presilla, wife, born June 184[6?], 54, married 33 years, mother of 1 child who was living; and Harry A. Wiest, grandson, born May 1893, 7.³
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Albert and "Precilla" were living in Muir, Porter Township, Schuylkill County. Albert was listed as age 60, while Precilla was listed as 64. They had been married 44 years and had one child, who was then living.⁴
• Other sources indicate that Albert Klinger Wiest was a miner and that he made his home in Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵
• The 1920 Census for the "eastern district" of Porter Township lists Albert K. Wiest, who apparently was retired by then, and Priscilla as living by themselves.⁶
• Albert Klinger Wiest died Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Daniel Merkel Wiest b. 7 Mar 1822, d. 16 Sep 1901
• Mother*: Ann Julian Klinger b. 17 Oct 1824, d. 5 May 1854

Carrie Catherine Elura Wiest^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 5 Sep 2023

• Carrie Catherine Elura Wiest was born on 23 October 1888, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5,1,6
• She was the daughter of Charles Troutman Wiest and Emma Jane Yoder.
• Carrie Catherine Elura Wiest married Henry Koppenhaver, son of Daniel Koppenhaver and Elizabeth Louise Walborn, on 11 November 1905, St. Matthews (Coleman's) Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.³
• Carrie Catherine Elura Wiest died on 1 July 1938, Ashland State Hospital, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 49.^7,1,6
• She was buried at St. Matthews (Coleman's) Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^5,1

• Father*: Charles Troutman Wiest b. 20 Apr 1867, d. 24 Mar 1954
• Mother*: Emma Jane Yoder b. 12 Apr 1869, d. 18 Jan 1959

Clarence Francis Wiest¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jan 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clarence Francis Wiest was born on 13 May 1897, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of William Francis Wiest and Ida A. Witmer.
• Clarence Francis Wiest married Sadie E. Vogel circa 1922.³
• The 1930 Census for Williams Township, Dauphin County, lists a household headed by Clarence Weist, age 32, an electrician for a power company, married about 8 years to Sadie, age 27, with a daughter Betty, age 5.³
• Clarence Francis Wiest died on 3 February 1961, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 63.^2,4
• He was buried on 6 February 1961, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  WEIST RITES
  The funeral of Clarence F. Weist, 518 E. Market St., Williamstown, who died Friday morning, was held Monday morning from Lyons Funeral Home, Williamstown. The Rev. Gerald Miller, pastor of Lykens Lutheran Church, officiated at services. Burial was made in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
  Mr. Weist, husband of the former Sadie Vogel, was born in Tower City on May 17, 1897, a son of Francis and Ida Weist.
  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Liberty Hose Co. No. 1, both of Williamstown. He had been employed by the Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. for many years.
  Surviving are, his wife and two daughters: Mrs. Joyce Sully of Williamstown; Mrs. Betty Genovese of Baltimore; three grand children; a brother Harry of Wiconisco and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Cox of Williamstown.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 10 Feb 1961, Fri, Page 1.⁵
  

• Father*: William Francis Wiest b. 26 Apr 1867, d. 7 Oct 1914
• Mother*: Ida A. Witmer b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 25 Aug 1928

Daniel Merkel Wiest

• Last Edited: 6 Mar 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel Merkel Wiest was born on 7 March 1822, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of Johannes Wiest and Catharine Merkel.
• Daniel Merkel Wiest married Ann Julian Klinger, daughter of Johann George Klinger and Elizabeth Stein, circa 1842, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Daniel Merkel Wiest married Sarah Rickert circa 1854.¹
• Daniel Merkel Wiest married Ameline Troutman circa 1859.¹
• The 1860 Census for Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, taken after Ann Julian's death, listed the following household: Daniel M Wiest, 38, M. Grist Miller; Julian, 15, F; Francis, 12, M; Hiram, 11, M; Abbert , 10, M; Sarah Rickert, F, 24; Jefferson Wiest, 5, M; Lousiana, 3, F; David, 1, M; and Adlina, 1/12, F.⁴
• Daniel Merkel Wiest married Phoebe Thomas circa 1863.¹
• Daniel Merkel Wiest died on 16 September 1901, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.^1,5
• He was buried at St. Michael's Church Cemetery, Klkingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Johannes Wiest b. 13 Feb 1794, d. 10 Oct 1881
• Mother*: Catharine Merkel b. 26 Feb 1793, d. 2 May 1858