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Sarah Ludwig¹

• Last Edited: 16 Aug 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Ludwig was born circa 1897.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Ludwig and Sarah Deppen.¹

• Father*: Charles Ludwig¹ d. b 1940
• Mother*: Sarah Deppen¹ b. 24 Jan 1863, d. 1924

Walton Ludwig¹

• Last Edited: 16 Aug 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Walton Ludwig was born circa 1897.¹
• He was the son of Charles Ludwig and Sarah Deppen.¹

• Father*: Charles Ludwig¹ d. b 1940
• Mother*: Sarah Deppen¹ b. 24 Jan 1863, d. 1924

Lovina Radel^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lovina Radel is also referred to as Lavina and Laviniah in some sources.^4,5
• She was born on 15 June 1849, Northumberland County, PA.^1,4,6
• She was the daughter of Michael Radel and Maria Catherine Bonawitz.³
• Lovina Radel married Emanuel T. Klinger, son of Elias Klinger and Louisianna Troutman, circa 1868.^1,4
• Lovina Radel was buried at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^7,3
• She died on 13 March 1931, Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81. The cause of death was given as influenza.^1,8
• Newspaper obituary:
  DALMATIA WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY
  Mrs. Lovina Klinger, 81, Well Known Here, Fatally Stricken While on Visit to Daughter at Harrisburg
  Mrs. Lovina Klinger, 81, of Dalmatia, well known locally where she has a number of relatives, died very suddenly on Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bobb, of Harrisburg. where she was visiting.
  The aged woman was stricken suddenly ill with a heart attack and died within a few minutes. A native of the locality of Dalmatla, the departed had resided there all her life and was widely known, not only in that immediate vicinity but locally and thruout this end of the county.
  The funeral is to be held from the family homestead at 11 tomorrow morning, with burial, to be made in the Dalmatia cemetery.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch, 16 Mar 1931, Mon, Page 2.⁹
  
• She was buried on 17 March 1931, at Trinity Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^8,6

• Father*: Michael Radel³ b. 22 Jul 1807, d. 25 Mar 1864
• Mother*: Maria Catherine Bonawitz³ b. 18 Nov 1811, d. 25 May 1892

Isaac Jay Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Isaac Jay Klinger is also referred to as Jay in some sources.
• He was born on 17 March 1876, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5
• He was the son of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.¹
• Isaac enlisted in the US Army on 28 November 1898. His enlistment record indicates that he was 22 years and 8 months old, he had dark brown hair, blue eyes, and dark complexion, and was 5' 9 1/2" tall. His occupation was listed as "farmer," while his hometown was Georgetown (now Dalmatia), PA. He served with the 10th Infantry Division, Company B for 3 years and was discharged November 28, 1901 from Fort McKenzie, WY, at the expiration of his service. His record contains the notation "excellent."⁴
• The 1900 Census lists "Isaac J. Klinger," born March 1876, from Georgetown (Dalmatia), PA, as being a military musician with the 10th Infantry Division, Company B, 10th regiment, living in the Santa Cristina Barracks, Cuba.³
• Isaac Jay Klinger married Jennette Kerstetter, daughter of John Kerstetter and Louisa Witmer, on 23 August 1902, by the Rev. Geiger.^6,7,8
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Isaac and his wife Jeannette were living with her parents, John and Louisa Kerstetter, in a large household that included Isaac's 2 children, Earl and "Annie." Isaac and Jennette had been married 8 years and had given birth to 2 children. Isaac was a "feeder" at a stone crusher.⁷
• In 1920, Jay and his wife "Jennetta" (Kerstetter) were living with Jennette's widowed mother Louisa Kerstetter on a farm in the Malta area of Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA. Jay worked on the railroad. Jay and Jennette had 2 children -- Earle D. and Anna L.⁶
• Isaac Jay Klinger died on 2 February 1920, of tuberculosis, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 43.^9,5,10
• He was buried on 5 February 1920, at Zion (Stone Valley) Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.^5,10
• In the 1930 Census, Jennette is listed as a widow and head of her household.⁹

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger¹ b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel¹ b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Gordon Elias M. Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gordon Elias M. Klinger was born on 23 February 1873, Pennsylvania; Gordon was 6 at the time of the 1880 Census.^2,3
• He was the son of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.¹
• Gordon Elias M. Klinger married Margaret Blanche Ogden, daughter of Tolbert D. Ogden and Mary E. (?), on 17 June 1902, Clearfield County, PA. At the time of their marriage, Gordon was living in Dalmatia, while Blanche was living in Clearfield.^4,5,6
• At the time of his father's death in 1917, Gordon was living in Baltimore, MD.¹
• In 1920, Gordon, 45, was married and living with his in-laws in Baltimore, MD. Gordon was operating his own business in "multigraping [sic]." Gordon and his wife Margaret B. Ogden, age 38, had one child, a daughter Mary E., age 8.⁴
• By 1930, Gordon and "Blanche" were living on Haddon Avenue in Baltimore, in a household that included their daughter Mary and Gordon's widowed father-in-law Tolbert Ogden. Gordon was an office manager for an engraving company. They had been married about 27 years.⁵
• The Social Security Death index contains a listing for a "Gorden Klinger," SSN: 212-03-4040, whose last residence was at zip code 49931, Houghton, Michigan. "Gorden" was born 23 Jul 1873 and died Feb 1970. His social security number was issued in Maryland before 1951. His brother Jasper's obituary indicates that Gordon was living in Houghton, MI, in 1957, making it likely that this "Gorden" was the son of Emanuel Klinger.⁷
• Gordon Elias M. Klinger died in February 1970.⁷

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger¹ b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel¹ b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Bertha E. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Bertha E. Klinger is also referred to as Birtha in some sources.²
• She was born on 31 July 1884, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.²
• Bertha E. Klinger was baptized on 31 August 1884, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.⁴
• She married James Edwin Wirt, son of William Wirt and Elizabeth (?), on 13 August 1903, Pillow, Northumberland County, PA.^5,6
• The 1910 Census lists the following family that appears to be that of Bertha Klinger:James E. Wert 26 [worked on railroad]; Bertha E. Wert 25 [married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living]; Luther C. Wert age 6; Tolbert G. Wert age 3; and Violet L. E. Wert age 10 months. The "Bertha" listed in the Census would be the correct age for Emanuel and Lovina's daughter. Bertha, however, cannot be located in subsequent Census listings, although the remainder of the family listed in the 1910 Census can.⁵
• At the time of the 1920 Census, "Edward" Wirth, with children "Chauncey" [probably Luther] and Tolbert were living on Church Street in Sunbury, Northumberland County, with Edward's parents, William and Elizabeth Wirt. "Edward" was working on the railroad. The household also included another grandson of William named "Walter" who was 14 years old. It is not clear who he was.⁷
• In 1930, "Edwin" and 2 of the same children, Chauncey and Tolbert, were all living in the household of "Edwin's" daughter Violet, who was by then married to Theodore R. Conrad. Violet had at least 2 children of her own (Maxine J. and Arlene F.) They lived on River Avenue. "Edwin" was working on a railroad. Theodore was a weaver in a silk mill, while both "Chauncey" and Tolbert also worked in a silk mill.⁸
• Bertha E. Klinger died on 24 January 1961, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 76.³
• She was buried on 28 January 1961, at Trinity Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^3,9

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger² b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel² b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Luther Guy Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Luther Guy Klinger is also referred to as Guy W. Klinger in some sources.^3,4
• He was born on 22 April 1890, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^1,5
• He was the son of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.³
• Luther Guy Klinger married Mary C. Reeder circa 1917. An obituary for Luther's son Guy lists his mother's name as "Mary C. Reeder," but the 1920 and 1930 Census records list her name as "Esther R." ( Reeder) Klinger.^4,6,7
• Luther Guy Klinger died on 20 September 1922, Geisinger Hospital, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 32, of anemia.^8,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  VETERAN IS DEAD
  Luther Klinger, Northumberland, 32 years old, a veteran of the World War, died at the George L. Geisinger Memorial Hospital, Danville, yesterday, of anaemia. Klinger was injured while, in an army camp and his fatal illness dated back to that time. He was a resident of Northumberland for many years.
  He is survived by his widow and two children. His mother, Mrs. Lavinia Klinger, of Dalmatia, and these brothers and sisters also survive: Jasper Klinger, Mrs., Laura Bower, Miss Bertha Klinger, of Dalmatia; Mrs. Sarah Bubb, Dauphin; Harry Klinger, Williamsport and Gordon Klinger, Baltimore,
  Mount Carmel Item, 21 Sep 1922, Thu, Page 2.⁹
  
• He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA.⁸

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger³ b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel³ b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Mary Laura Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Laura Klinger was born on 14 December 1867, Pillow, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.^1,3,4
• She was the daughter of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.¹
• Mary Laura Klinger married Isaac Lahr, son of Isaac Lahr and Elizabeth Michael, circa 1887.^3,5
• In 1910, Mary and Isaac were living in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, with their daughter Margaret. They had been married 22 years and had given birth to 3 children, only 1 of whom was then living.⁵
• By 1920, "Laura" and Isaac were still living in Lower Mahanoy Township, with their daughter Margaret. Isaac was a carpenter for a ferry, while Laura was a dressmaker working at home.⁶
• Mary Laura Klinger died on 31 August 1928, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 60.^3,4
• She was buried on 4 September 1928, at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^3,4

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger¹ b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel¹ b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Sarah Adella Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Adella Klinger was born on 17 October 1869, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3,4,5
• She was the daughter of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel.¹
• Sarah Adella Klinger married Henry S. Bubb, son of Benneville M. Bubb and Susan Seachrist, circa 1892.²
• In 1910, "Ardella" and her husband Henry were living in Lower Mahanoy Township, with 2 of their children, Myrtle and Mark. They had been married 18 years and had given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom were then living. Henry was a foreman on a railroad, and Myrtle worked as a collar maker at a shirt factory.²
• At the time of the 1920 Census, Sarah and Henry were living in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA, where Henry was a track foreman for a railroad. Their household included their son Mark, who also worked for a railroad.⁶
• By 1930, Sarah and Henry's household had grown to include their son Mark and his family, inlcuding Mark's wife Irene and 2 children, Esther and Richard. Henry was still working as a foreman on a railroad, while Mark was a signalman.⁷
• Sarah Adella Klinger died on 30 November 1938, Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.^3,5
• She was buried at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Emanuel T. Klinger¹ b. 24 Oct 1843, d. 21 Jan 1917
• Mother*: Lovina Radel¹ b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 13 Mar 1931

Jennette Kerstetter¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jul 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jennette Kerstetter is also referred to as Jeannetta in some sources.²
• She was born on 13 July 1877, Pennsylvania.^1,3
• She was the daughter of John Kerstetter and Louisa Witmer.¹
• Jennette Kerstetter married Isaac Jay Klinger, son of Emanuel T. Klinger and Lovina Radel, on 23 August 1902, by the Rev. Geiger.^1,4,5
• Jennette Kerstetter died on 16 November 1938, at age 61.⁶
• She was buried at Zion (Stone Valley) Church Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.⁷

• Father*: John Kerstetter d. b 1920
• Mother*: Louisa Witmer¹ b. 1843, d. 4 Nov 1922

Earl David Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 11 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earl David Klinger was born on 1 March 1903, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Isaac Jay Klinger and Jennette Kerstetter.¹
• Earl David Klinger married Mary Marguerite Beggs, daughter of Robert C. Beggs and Berth B. Christner.³
• Earl David Klinger died on 30 December 1954, Butler County Memorial Hospital, Butler Township, Butler County, PA, at age 51.²
• He was buried on 3 January 1955, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Butler Township, Butler County, PA.²

• Father*: Isaac Jay Klinger¹ b. 17 Mar 1876, d. 2 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Jennette Kerstetter¹ b. 13 Jul 1877, d. 16 Nov 1938

Anna L. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jul 2012

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Anna L. Klinger was born on 2 August 1907.^2,3
• Some sources record that Anna L. Klinger was born in 1905, Pennsylvania.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Jay Klinger and Jennette Kerstetter.¹
• Anna L. Klinger married Ralph M. Lahr, son of Jacob Lahr and Sarah C. Downey, on 21 February 1925.^2,4,5,6
• In 1930, "Annie" and Ralph were living in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, in a household listed next to that of Anna's widowed mother Jennatta Kerstetter. They had been married about 5 years and had 2 children: Kermit and Hilda. Ralph was a grinder at a tap and die works.⁵
• Anna L. Klinger died in September 1983.^4,3
• She was buried at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Cemetery, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Isaac Jay Klinger¹ b. 17 Mar 1876, d. 2 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Jennette Kerstetter¹ b. 13 Jul 1877, d. 16 Nov 1938

Louisa Witmer^1,2

• Last Edited: 14 Jul 2010

• Louisa Witmer was born in 1843, Pennsylvania.¹
• She married John Kerstetter.¹
• Louisa Witmer died on 4 November 1922.³

John Kerstetter^1,2

• Last Edited: 14 Jul 2010

• John Kerstetter married Louisa Witmer.¹
• John Kerstetter died before 1920.¹