Rebecca Witmer
F, #24022, b. 21 May 1848, d. 28 February 1933
- Last Edited: 14 Oct 2006
- Rebecca Witmer was born on 21 May 1848.1
- She was the daughter of Isaac Witmer and Anna Shaffer.
- Rebecca Witmer married Cornelius Lenker, son of Issac Lenker and Elizabeth Heckert.2
- Rebecca Witmer died on 28 February 1933, at age 84.3
- Father*: Isaac Witmer b. 30 Jul 1818, d. 5 Jul 1901
- Mother*: Anna Shaffer b. 29 Mar 1827, d. 7 Apr 1885
Children of Rebecca Witmer and Cornelius Lenker
- Jeremiah W. Lenker+ b. 30 Dec 1868, d. 1943
- Mary Mariette Lenker b. 28 Oct 1876, d. 11 Nov 1959
Citations
- [S96] Leah Bingaman Latsha, Lenker Family History (Dalmatia, PA: Privately published, 1996), p. 81. Hereinafter cited as Lenker Family History.
- [S336] Gratz Historical Society, A Comprehensive History of the Town of Gratz Pennsylvania (Gratz, PA: Gratz Historical Society, 1997), p. 692. Hereinafter cited as Comprehensive History of Gratz.
- [S132] Stone Valley Cemetery Book (Hickory Corners, PA: Stone Valley Church, 1933), Section B, row 6. Hereinafter cited as Stone Valley Cemetery.
Frank S. Witmer1
M, #24023, b. 18 May 1854, d. 16 February 1919
- Last Edited: 6 Oct 2023
- Frank S. Witmer was born on 18 May 1854, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.1
- He was the son of Isaac Witmer and Anna Shaffer.2
- Frank S. Witmer married Emma Radel, daughter of Michael Radel and Catherine (?).1,2
- In 1880, Frank was a carpenter living in Pillow (Uniontown), Dauphin County, PA, with his with Emma and 3 children: "Alva," Emma, and Jane.3
- At the time of the 1900 Census, Frank was apparently a widower living in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, living in a household with 4 of his children: Clarence, "Ellen," "Essie," and Paul.4
- Frank S. Witmer married Lydia Bohner, daughter of Samuel H. Bohner and Harriet Bower, on 10 February 1901, by Rev. Brown . At the time of their marriage, both Frank and Lydia were listed as being from Pillow..5,6,7
- Frank S. Witmer died on 16 February 1919, Pillow, Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 64.1
- He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Pillow, Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, PA.8
- Father*: Isaac Witmer2 b. 30 Jul 1818, d. 5 Jul 1901
- Mother*: Anna Shaffer2 b. 29 Mar 1827, d. 7 Apr 1885
Children of Frank S. Witmer and Emma Radel
- Daisy Witmer1
- Eva Witmer1
- Willie Wesley Witmer1 b. 28 Mar 1872, d. 5 Mar 1873
- Hardley Witmer1 b. 18 Dec 1874, d. 19 Feb 1886
- Joseph G. Witmer1 b. 14 Nov 1882, d. 26 Apr 1959
- Clair Edwin Witmer1 b. 5 Feb 1885, d. 6 Jan 1956
- Essie Witmer1 b. 26 Sep 1892, d. 3 Nov 1938
- Paul Witmer1 b. c 1893
- Ella Witmer1
Children of Frank S. Witmer and Lydia Bohner
- Wayne Harlen Witmer+1 b. 9 May 1901, d. 24 Nov 1945
- Gladys Witmer1
- Ernest H. Witmer1 b. 1906, d. 1929
- Landis F. Witmer1 b. 13 Mar 1908, d. 11 Mar 2002
- Kermit Isaac Witmer+1 b. 26 Mar 1912, d. 21 Jun 1999
Citations
- [S314] Bruce Travis Hall, "Genealogical Database," Bruce Travis Hall (Annapolis MD), data uploaded from CD December 2, 2005.
- [S336] Gratz Historical Society, A Comprehensive History of the Town of Gratz Pennsylvania (Gratz, PA: Gratz Historical Society, 1997), p. 692. Hereinafter cited as Comprehensive History of Gratz.
- [S191] 1880 U.S. Census, Uniontown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1124; Family History Film: 1255124; Page: 102.3000; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0387.
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1449 Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 130.
- [S199] 1910 Census , Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 70; Image: 80.
- [S182] Phillip A. Rice and Jean A. Dellock, compiler, Circuit and Circuit Riders, Volume I (Apollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots by Closson Press, 1996), p. 229. Hereinafter cited as Circuit Riders I.
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000961098; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
- [S60] Joseph A. Meiser Jr. and Sarah Roadarmel Meiser, Genealogists Guide to Burials in Schuylkill County (Grantham, PA: Ddraig Gooch Publications, Robert L.K. Jones, 3rd edition 1998), p. 139. Hereinafter cited as Schuylkill County Burials.
Daniel K. Witmer1
M, #24024, b. 3 October 1853, d. 3 May 1919
- Last Edited: 26 Feb 2024
- Daniel K. Witmer was born on 3 October 1853.1,2
- He was the son of Isaac Witmer and Anna Shaffer.1
- Daniel K. Witmer married Mary Ann Osman.3,1
- Daniel K. Witmer died on 3 May 1919, at age 65.1,2
- He was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2
- Father*: Isaac Witmer1 b. 30 Jul 1818, d. 5 Jul 1901
- Mother*: Anna Shaffer1 b. 29 Mar 1827, d. 7 Apr 1885
Children of Daniel K. Witmer and Mary Ann Osman
- Lilly Adeline Witmer+4 b. 18 Aug 1877, d. 1 Jun 1934
- Harry Ephraim Witmer+5 b. 3 Jun 1888, d. 17 Oct 1963
- Allen Edwin Witmer6 b. 8 Apr 1893, d. 23 May 1893
Citations
- [S336] Gratz Historical Society, A Comprehensive History of the Town of Gratz Pennsylvania (Gratz, PA: Gratz Historical Society, 1997), p. 692. Hereinafter cited as Comprehensive History of Gratz.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5806827/daniel_k_witmer. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 097665-63; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65610646/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Harry E. Witmer, Pottsville Republican, 17 Oct 1963, Thu, Page 26.
- [S780] Phillip A. Rice and Jean A. Dellock, compilers, Church Records of Saint John's Lutheran Church Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in "Early Lutheran Records from Dauphin County Pennsylvania" (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1997), p. 112. Hereinafter cited as Saint John's Lutheran Church (Lykens) Records.
Mary Ann Osman1
F, #24025, b. 19 December 1853, d. 24 July 1920
- Last Edited: 26 Feb 2024
- Mary Ann Osman was born on 19 December 1853.2
- She married Daniel K. Witmer, son of Isaac Witmer and Anna Shaffer.3,1
- Mary Ann Osman died on 24 July 1920, Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 66.2,4
- She was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.4
Children of Mary Ann Osman and Daniel K. Witmer
- Lilly Adeline Witmer+ b. 18 Aug 1877, d. 1 Jun 1934
- Harry Ephraim Witmer+3 b. 3 Jun 1888, d. 17 Oct 1963
- Allen Edwin Witmer5 b. 8 Apr 1893, d. 23 May 1893
Citations
- [S336] Gratz Historical Society, A Comprehensive History of the Town of Gratz Pennsylvania (Gratz, PA: Gratz Historical Society, 1997), p. 692. Hereinafter cited as Comprehensive History of Gratz.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5806837/mary_ann_witmer. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 097665-63; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
- [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Certificate Number: 80291 (1920); https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S780] Phillip A. Rice and Jean A. Dellock, compilers, Church Records of Saint John's Lutheran Church Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in "Early Lutheran Records from Dauphin County Pennsylvania" (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1997), p. 112. Hereinafter cited as Saint John's Lutheran Church (Lykens) Records.