MEYERSDALE AREA OBITUARIES and BIOGRAPHIES
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JEFFERY, JESSE THOMAS July 15, 1867 Death Date Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pa." Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, pg. 221. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Jesse Thomas JEFFERY, of Salisbury, is the son of Richard JEFFERY, who was born May 18, 1831, in Cornwall, England, and in 1851 emigrated to the United States, settling in Michigan. Later he moved to Johnstown, Pa., and has lived at different times in Fayette and Westmoreland counties, but is now a resident of Salisbury. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Improved Order of Red Men, and is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. JEFFERY married, at Johnstown, Ann, daughter of Jesse BERKEBILE, of Shade Township, and they were the parents of one child, Jesse Thomas, see forward.
Jesse Thomas JEFFERY, son of Richard and Ann (BERKEBILE) JEFFERY, was born July 15, 1867, at Barton, Allegany County, Md., and attended the public schools of Dunbar, Union and Mount Pleasant, all of Pa. At the age of 16 he left school and worked in the mines until 1893, when he met with an accident which rendered him unable to continue his labors. The same year he opened a grocery and confectionery, which he conducted until 1906, when he sold his business and returned to mining. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and adheres to the Republican party. He attends the Reformed Church.
Mr. JEFFERY married, February 5, 1888, Mary A., daughter of James COCHRAN, of West Salisbury, and they are the parents of three children: Leona, born August 1, 1889; Richard, May 25, 1892; and James Glenn, February, 1894.
JONES, WILLIAM T. November 22, 1881 March 19, 1930 Age 48
Source: Unknown; Submitted by Beverly Domer
William T. JONES, born November 22, 1881, died March 19, 1930, at his home in Detroit, Mich, at the age of 48 years, 3 months, 27 days. Mr. Jones was taken sick at work on Tuesday, March 11, and later he was taken to the Harper Hospital, where he developed pneumonia and died within nine days.
On Sept. 2, 1902, he was married to Miss Mary Albright, daughter of the late Peter ALBRIGHT and to them were born 12 children, four of whom preceded him to the grave - twin girls, Vernette and Charlotte, Earl Kenneth and Emily Elaine.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Robert W. JONES, Mrs. Clarence GROVE, Mrs. Alonzo CUMMINGS, Harry, Melvin, Alden, James and William, Jr. He is also survived by his, mother, Mrs. Mary JONES of Romania, and the following brothers and sisters, of Johnstown: Lee JONES, of Romania; Mrs. Wm. CORFIELD, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Charles KIMBLE and Mrs. William STEIN, Meyersdale.
His body was brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. William STEIN, where funeral services were conducted on Sunday, March 23, at 4 o'clock, by Rev. B. A. Black. Interment in Union Cemetery, by W. C. Price.
JUDY, CORNELIUS Born Jan. 5, 1846 Death Date Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 324-5. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Cornelius JUDY, of Althouse, is a grandson of Cornelius JUDY, who was a farmer and one of the early settlers of Brothers Valley Township. He was the father of four sons and three daughters. Solomon, Matthias, Youst, and Jonathan, of whom later; Rose, wife of David HOOVER; Phoebe, wife of William HOOVER; and Polly, wife of Joseph HOOVER.
Jonathan JUDY, son of Cornelius JUDY, was born in Brothers Valley Township, and from early youth was engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owned his farm and in connection with it operated a sawmill, making from the trees of that region farm and house lumber. He was a Republican and a member of the German Baptist church. Mr. JUDY married Eva Christner, and their children were: Jacob, carpenter and farmer of Garrett, Pennsylvania; Jerome, merchant of Garrett, married Barbara BURKHOLDER; William, farmer of Brothers Valley Township, married Lena BROWN; John, farmer of Thayer County, Nebraska, married Eliza SWANA; Cornelius, of whom later; Polly, wife of Jonathan SCHROCK, of Black Township; Malinda, wife of Herman VOGEL, farmer of Brothers Valley Township; and Caroline,deceased. Both Mr. and Mrs. JUDY lived to the age of 75, the former dying in 1899, and the latter in 1902. She was a member of the same church as her husband.
Cornelius JUDY, son of Jonathan and Eva (Christner) JUDY, was born January 5, 1846, on the homestead, near Althouse, and received his education in the common schools. He engaged in farm work for his father and others until his marriage, after which he was a tenant farmer for three years in another part of the Township. He then returned to the homestead and for another three years cultivated the land on shares. At the end of that time he purchased the property and resided thereon until 1904, when he built his present home in Althouse, still, however, cultivating the farm. The estate consists of 146 acres and is underlaid with coal, which is leased to the Somerset Coal Company abnd worked on a royalty. Mr. JUDY is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church.
Mr. JUDY married, September 18, 1873, Henrietta HOFFMAN, born February, 1851, and they are the parents of the following children: 1. Alice M., born August 24, 1875, wife of William A. MERRILL, coal operator and merchant of Garrett, has five children. 2. Henry Wilson, born October 20, 1877, assists his father on the farm, he married Leacia POORBAUGH. 3. Bertha Della, born February 12, 1880, wife of John RAY, has one child, Harry, and lives on the homestead. 4. Elias, born March 27, 1884, works in the mines and lives at home. All these children were educated in the public schools of the Township.
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KLINGAMAN, JACOB April 4, 1870 Oct. 31, 1941 Age 71
Source: Meyersdale Republican; Provided by Chris Holub

Funeral services were conducted Monday morning in the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren for Jacob KLINGAMAN, 71, who died suddenly last Friday night in the Somerset Community Hospital. Cause of his death was cerebral hemorrhage. Rev. DeWitt Miller, pastor of the church, officiated. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Meyersdale under the direction of H. R. Konhaus, Meyersdale mortician. The body was viewed by friends at the Konhaus funeral home Sunday night.
 Mr. KLINGAMAN was born on April 4, 1870, in Somerset County and was a son of Noah and Lydia (MILLER) KLINGAMAN. His wife preceded him in death. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Bruce FIKE, Meyersdale RD; Mrs. James BOYER, Mrs. William FIKE, Meyersdale; Mrs. John HERWIG, Friedens; Mrs. Peter BAER, Meyersdale RD, and Mrs. William ROGERS, Silver Springs, Md. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Klingaman had been employed on construction work of the new railroad being put in at Shanksville by the Berwind-White Coal Co.

KLINGAMAN, LYDIA July 20, 1839 August 30, 1931 Age 93
Source: Meyersdale Republican, Sept. 3, 1931; Provided by Chris Holub

Mrs. Lydia KLINGAMAN, 93, the oldest resident of Greenville Township, died Sunday at her home where she had been an invalid for the last 10 years. Her husband, Noah KLINGAMAN, died 22 years ago. Mrs. KLINGAMAN is survived by two children, Ellen and Jacob, and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen FOLK, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Isaac BAER, Greenville Township. Eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive.

KLINGAMAN, ROSY (LANDIS) April 24, 1872 June 16, 1935 Age 63
Source: Possibly Meyersdale Republican; Provided by Chris Holub

Mrs. Rosy KLINGAMAN died Sunday, June 16th at 4:00 a.m. in the Wenzel Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter LANDIS of Meyersdale and was born April 24, 1874. At the time of her death, she was aged 61 years, 1 month and 22 days. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. William ROGERS, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Bruce FIKE, Mrs. William FIKE, Mrs. Peter BAER, Mrs. James BOYER, of Meyersdale; and Mrs. John HERWIG, of Friedens; also by two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd HOSTETLER of Meyersdale, Mrs. Isaac NEIMILLER of Berkleys Mills, and one brother, William LANDIS of Summit Township. Twenty-six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Mrs. KLINGAMAN was a devoted wife and mother and many years of happiness and well-being were the lot of Mr. and Mrs. Klingaman during their married life.
Funeral services were conducted in the Church of the Brethren on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. George L. Detwiler, pastor, followed by interment in Union Cemetery by Undertaker W. C. Price.

KLINGAMAN, SALLIE (BUEGHLEY) Feb. 21, 1847 Dec. 5, 1920 Age 73
Source: Waterloo, Iowa, Newspaper, circa Dec. 6, 1920; Provided by Chris Holub
Wife of Josiah Klingaman Dies
The third death within 18 days in the KLINGAMAN and BICKLEY families, who were relatives, occurred at 7 a.m. yesterday in Long Beach, Cal., when Mrs. Josiah F. Klingaman died. Two weeks ago yesterday, she attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Silas L. Klingaman, and a few days later Samuel B. Bickley, another relative by marriage, died.
Mrs. Klingaman's death was sudden. She and Mr. Klingaman left for Long Beach two weeks ago tomorrow. Saturday, she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. Nothing serious in her condition was apparent, and she slept thru the night. The sleep of life was merged almost imperceptibly into the sleep of death. At the time, Mrs. F. C. Blanchard and Miss Minnie Klingaman, Los Angeles, were present. The funeral will be tomorrow from their home, 720 Ninth Street, West, Long Beach. The body will be placed in a mausoleum until next spring when it will be brought here for permanent entombment.
Sarah Bueghley (Bickley) was born in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pa., Feb. 21, 1847. She was 73 years old. Her father, Elder Elias K. Bueghley, who was active in the German Baptist (Dunkard) Church, was born in Somerset County in 1812. He moved with his family to Orange Township in 1861, but had been here two years before on a prospecting trip. Mrs. Klingaman's mother was born in Somerset County in 1814. In Elder Bueghley's family were nine children. He died in 1893 at the age of 81. Mrs. Klingaman was a member of the Brethren church.
Surviving her, in addition to her husband, who although past 80 years old is in good health, are the following children: Miss Minnie and Mrs. BLANCHARD, Walter E. KLINGAMAN, Vinton, Ia.; Mrs. P.L. A. FERGUSON, Cedar Heights, Ia.; Mrs. Jennie Klingaman HAFFA, Waterloo. George KLINGAMAN, a son, died of typhoid fever 23 years ago, and Jessie, a twin of Jennie, died at the age of six months.
Brothers and sisters surviving are Elias G. BICKLEY, Waterloo, who is the father of Dr. W. H. BICKLEY; Jacob, who lives in Arizona; and William, who lives in California; Mrs. Abbie MILLER and Mrs. William LICHTY, Orange Township, Iowa.
KNOPSNYDER, MRS. LINCOLN Birth Date Unknown 1913 Age Unknown
Source: William Welfley Obituary Scrapbook V. 10; Transcribed by Betty Smith
Mrs. Lincoln KNOPSNYDER died a few days ago at her home at Rockwood. She is survived by her husband and the following sisters: Mrs. Ellen HENTZ, Connellsville; Mrs. H.C. FARNER, SandPatch; Mrs. Maggie DEHAVEN, Rockwood; and Mrs. William TAYMAN, Ursina.
KRETCHMAN, MANASSES ca. March 25, 1830 Feb. 2, 1910 Age 79
Source: William Welfley Obituary Scrapbook V. 7; Transcribed by Betty Smith
Manasses KRETCHMAN died at his home in Elk Lick Township Wednesday Feb. 2, 1910, aged 79 years, 10 month, and 8 days. The deceased had four sisters and two brothers; Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin BOCKES of Elk Lick Township; Mary Ann, wife of Milton CROSS of Elk Lick Township, Caroline, wife of Justus WALKER of Summit Township; Elizabeth, wife of Henry HOCHSTETLER of Marshalltown, Iowa; Reuben of Summit Township, and Wm. of Elk Lick Township. Of these brothers and sisters, only two are now living, Elizabeth and Mary Ann.
Mr. KRETCHMAN was married to Nancy BOCKES September 25, 1853. To this union were born four children, Monroe, Jeremiah, Emma, and Savilla. The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, Jeremiah M. of Elk Lick Township, and Mrs. Emma GALBREATH of Iowa.
The deceased was a well known man, having enjoyed the acquaintances of a large circle of friends, and was held in high esteem. For many years he was an elder in St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Keim.
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. L.P. Young, Saturday, February 5, 1910 with interment in the Keim cemetery. The services were largely attended attesting to the esteem in which he was held.
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LANDIS, URIAH Jan. 3, 1858 Died Unknown Age Unknown
Source: "History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 339-340. Transcribed by Candance Roth
Uriah LANDIS, one of the enterprising and successful businessmen of Somerset, a son of Jefferson and Isabel (BERKEY) LANDIS, and grandson of Abraham LANDIS, was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1858.
Uriah LANDIS acquired a practical education by attending the common schools in the vicinity of his home. He followed farming as a means of livelihood until 1901, in which year he engaged in the livery business, which has steadily increased in volume and importance with each succeeding year, and at the present time (1905) has one of the finest establishments of its kind in that section of the county, and is also erecting one of the largest buildings in the town, which will be fully equipped with vehicles and horses suitable for all occasions. He is courteous and accommodating, and therefore well merits the large patronage which has been accorded him. He is a staunch adherent of the principles of Republicanism. He is a progrssive, public-spirited man, and one whose honor, enterprise and social qualities give character to a community.
In 1879 Mr. LANDIS was united in marriage to Amanda BEARLl, born January 19, 1860, daughter of Jonathan and Eva (PHILIPPI) BEARL, and three children have been the issue: Edward S., born January 10, 1880; Eva, May 10, 1883; and Sally, May 31, 1885.
LEE, CHRISTIAN F. December 15, 1816 Died Unknown Age Unknown
Source: History of Bedford & Somerset Counties, PA v.3; Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; Lewis Pub. Co., NY/Chicago 1906; ppg. 347-348; Transcribed by Candace Roth
Christian F. LEE, late of Elk Lick township, was a son of Thomas LEE, who was born December 15, 1816, in Milford township, and was a farmer, being also engaged in business as a manufacturer of spinning wheels. He married Elizabeth, born November 15, 1816, daughter of Daniel BRENNEMAN, of Germany, who married Maria BENDER, February 20, 1803, in Germany, and who came to this country in 1828. The children of Thomas and Elizabeth LEE were: John, Daniel, Joel, Mary, Samuel, and Christian F., see forward.
Christian F. LEE, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (BRENNEMAN) LEE, was born July 24, 1858, in Addison township, where he attended the public schools until the age of eleven, when the family moved to Elk Lick township, and his education was completed in the schools of that township. At the age of nineteen he left school and thereafter assisted his father on the farm and also worked for neighboring farmers until 1883.
He then rented a farm from his father for one year, and in 1884 purchased the farm, which he occupied until his death, July 9, 1906. In the sphere of politics he advocated and upheld the men and measures indorsed (sic) by the Democratic party. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite church, in which since 1897 he served as trustee.
Mr. LEE married, October 18, 1883, Laura C., daughter of Joseph SPEICHER, of Garrett County, Maryland, and their children are: Elizabeth, Anna, Sadie, Harry, Simon and Glenn.
LICHTY, AUSTIN 1866 October 8, 1942 Age 76
Source: Meyersdale Republican, October 18, 1942; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
Austin LICHTY, born and reared in Elk Lick Township, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Harrison YOMMER, in Garrett County, Md., Oct. 8, 1942 of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 20 days. He had his home with Mr. and Mrs. YOMMER since the death of his wife in 1939. His wife was a daughter of John and Catharine (FOLK) LIVENGOOD, and he was a son of Jonathan and Harriet (SMITH) LICHTY.
Mr. LICHTY is survived by one daughter and four sons, namely, Mary, wife of Harrison YOMMER; John of Elk Lick Township; Henry, Ashland, Ohio; Leonard, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and Arthur, of Elyria, Ohio.
The funeral services were held last Sunday in the St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in the village of St. Paul, Elk Lick Township, near which village most of his life was spent. The services were conducted by Rev. S. D. SIGLER, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury of which denomination Mr. Lichty was a faithful member. In order that all who attended the funeral could be comfortably seated, mortician Stanley M. THOMAS of Salisbury, who had charge of the burial arrangement, provided chairs which were placed in the aisles. Interment was in the St. Paul Cemetery.
LICHTY, DAVID Born April 26, 1832 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 221-2. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
David LICHTY, of Salisbury, is a son of John C. LICHTY, who was born in 1798 in Somerset County, and all his life devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, ending his days amid the scenes of his boyhood. He married in 1819, Elizabeth, daughter of Christian FIKE, of Elk Lick Township, and their children were: Solomon, born December 30, 1821; Michael, November 10, 1823; Nancy, May 28, 1826; Samuel J., August 8, 1827; Sallie 1830; David, April 26, 1832, see forward; Mary, August 16, 1833; and Elizabeth, October 17, 1835.
David LICHTY, son of John C. and Elizabeth (FIKE) LICHTY, was born April 26, 1832, in Elk Lick township, and received his education at the public schools. At the age of 21, his school days being over, he engaged in farming and for ten years thereafter was exclusively a tiller of the soil. In 1878 he retired and moved to Salisbury, where he has since lived a strictly retired life. For one term he served as school director in Salisbury. His political affiliations are with the Republicans. He is a member of the Brethren church.
Mr. LICHTY married, January 29, 1860, Elizabeth, born April 13, 1838, daughter of Nicholas KEIM of Addison Township, and their children are: Ross, born November 6, 1861, married Ida, daughter of Elias BAUERMASTER of Germany; Bruce, born August 4, 1865, a practicing physician of Meyersdale, married Fannie, daughter of William R. GETTY, senator from Garrett Co., Maryland; Stewart, born February 16, 1867, married Susan A. FISCHER of Wellington, Kansas; Ann, born December 19, 1868, wife of Franklin BEACHY, hardware merchant of Carleton, Nebraska; Mary, born January 15, 1870, wife of Dr. H. S. HICKOK of Wichita, Kansas; Missouri, born January 2, 1873, wife of Franklin PETRIE, carpenter of Salisbury; and Harvey, born April 7, 1874, married Caroline SNYDER of Kansas. Now in his 75th year, Mr. LICHTY is in remarkably good health. He is moderate and abstemious in all his habits and it is worthy of remark that he has never used tobacco in any form.
LINT, CONRAD GILLIAN Born May 19, 1834 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford & Somerset Counties, PA" v.3; Bedford County by E.
Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; Lewis Pub. Co., NY/Chicago 1906; ppg. 122-125. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Bishop Conrad Gillian LINT, who for over 50 years has served as pastor of the local congregation of the German Baptist Brethren church at Meyersdale, was born May 19, 1834, at Meyers Mills (now Meyersdale), Somerset Co., Pa., the son of Gillian Christian and Elizabeth (HOCHSTETLER) LINT, of Swiss and German descent, respectively. Christian LINT, grandfather, was born in Pennsylvania. He became a farmer in Somerset county, and later in life removed to Ohio, where he died. His wife was Miss LICHTEBERGER, of Westmoreland County. They had children as follows: Christian, John, Jacob, Conrad, Daniel, Elizabeth (Mrs. BAKER), and Gillian C. Jacob bought the home farm, where he died at the age of 90.
Gillian Christian LINT, father, was a native of Somerset County, born March 19, 1808, in the section that is now known as Jefferson Township, a short distance west of Somerset town. He was a blacksmith by trade, and followed this occupation for a number of years in Meyers Mills. He was the first justice of the peace in Summit Township and served in that capacity for 14 years, and during this period never had a case reversed by the courts. Gillian C. LINT married, March 6, 1832, Elizabeth HOCHSTETLER, who was born April 18, 1812, a daughter of Jacob HOCHSTETLER, of Somerset County.
The following children were the issue of this marriage union: Conrad Gillian, see forward; Margaret (Mrs. Samuel FOUST), born February 14, 1836, died May 2, 1884, at Meyersdale; Eliza (Mrs. M. D. MILLER), April 12, 1838; Anna (Mrs. Israel BERKLEY), January 4, 1841; William Gillian, March 14, 1843, died July 1, 1903, at Meyersdale; Mary (Mrs. Isaac MILLER), August 4, 1844; Daniel Gillian, February 1, 1847, died February 9, 1905, at Cross Roads; Zacharia, October 1, 1848, died May 19, 1849, at Meyersdale; Lydia (Mrs. Alex. E. SHOEMAKER), April 24, 1850; Sarah Jane, November 5, 1852, died August 25, 1854; and Edward, born and died October 1, 1859. Gillian C. LINT died May 20, 1893. His wife, Elizabeth, died June 25, 1881.
Conrad Gillian LINT obtained his early intellectual training in the subscription schools of his day under the preceptorship of some of the prominent educators of the country. Among them were numbered Alexander STUTZMAN, who later became a leading attorney of Somerset County; Joseph STUTZMAN, afterwards the first school superintendent in the county after the installation of public schools; Christ STUTZMAN, M. D.; Frank STUTZMAN, attorney-at-law; W. J. BAER, later judge in the court of common pleas; C. C. MUSSELMAN, afterwards an assemblyman; and General William H. KOONTZ.
Under these eminent instructors Mr. LINT acquired an education of no mean dimensions, and was prominent in the numerous literary societies of the day. Being of a studious nature and a great reader, Mr. LINT succeeded in amassing a fund of information on all subjects, that became of inestimable value to him when he entered the ministry. Early in young manhood, and before he left the school-room, he entered into an apprenticeship to learn the blacksmith trade with his father. He was engaged in this occupation until 1866, and during the period spent at the smithy became very proficient. It is said that he had few if any equals in the work of the anvil, while he attained to an unusual degree of success in the more technical points in the trade. During the seven years of more in which he was engaged at this hard labor he attended night schools, and pursued his studies with the utmost assiduity and earnestness.
He was baptized June 16, 1855, by Elder Jacob BLOUGH, in the church over which he now presides. On the same day he was made deacon of the church, which was a most unusual event. The confidence and trust reposed in him by the members of the congregation are attested by the fact that on the 24th of June, eight days after his baptism, he was admitted to the ministry. He was but 21 years of age at this time, but of ability and wisdom beyond his years. His advancement in the church was rapid, and the trust reposed in him by the church has been in no manner betrayed. The district in which his church is located was at that time called Elk Lick. It was later changed to Dale City, but in 1870 assumed its present form, Meyersdale.
In early life Rev. LINT had taken several courses in vocal culture, and at the time he was elected to the ministry he was engaged in teaching vocal music in the evenings. He had three large classes in the community, but finding it necessary to devote his entire time and attention to his church work he immediately closed his music classes. Rev. LINT's life was a very busy one at that time. Laboring at the blacksmith shop every day, diligently studying evenings, and filling widely distributed ministerial appointments on Sundays, his time was very closely occupied. When he began his ministerial work the church membership was about one hundred and 75 in the entire district, embracing six regular preaching stations. It was the custom of the bishop to start out early Sunday morning on horseback, no matter how inclement the weather might be or how impassable the roads. Frequently he would return late at night, sometimes having eaten nothing during the day but a light meal before starting.
In 1865 the bishop of the district, Rev. John Berkley, died, and in 1867 Rev. LINT was made his successor, the church membership having grown at this time to 300. For over half a century this has been his field of labor, and during this time he has officiated at over 500 funerals, covering a territory as far east as Wellersburg, and west to Somerfield. Services were at first conducted in private residences; in 1847 the Summit Mills meeting house was built, and in 1852 the first meeting house in Meyersdale was erected on the site of the present German Baptist Brethren Church.
Bishop LINT is possessed of unusual ability as a preacher, and having been, during all the years he spent in the ministry, a close student of the Bible, few have a clearer understanding than he concerning the things spoken of therein. His sermons are interesting and direct, and great numbers are always attracted on the occasions of their rendering. He is still in charge of the Meyersdale church.
June 24, 1905, was the 50th anniversary of his election to the ministry, and on the following Sunday he preached a sermon in honor of the event. Personally Bishop LINT is a man of genial and pleasant disposition, and greatly loved by all who know him. In his political relations he accords allegiance to the Republican Party. All his relatives are Democrats, except his father, who joined the Republican organization in 1856. The bishop has never held public office, although repeatedly urged to do so. He is deeply interested in educational affairs and served as school director for five terms of three years each, from 1858 to 1873.
He married, in 1855, Catherine FLICKINGER, a daughter of Samuel FLICKINGER, of Elk Lick Township. No children have been born of this marriage union.
LIVENGOOD, ALBERT E. Born Sept. 14, 1879 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 404-5. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Albert Ernest LIVENGOOD, a prominent merchant and businessman of Salisbury, Pa., is one of the numerous descendants of the Rev. Peter LIVENGOOD (I), of German birth, who settled in Elk Lick Township 150 years since. Among the children born to Rev. Peter LIVENGOOD and his wife Barbara was John LIVENGOOD (2), who was a farmer by occupation. He married a Miss HARDMAN, and their children were: Daniel, John, David, and Jacob; Elizabeth, wife of John ARNOLD; and Susan, wife of Samuel LICHTY. Mr. and Mrs. John LIVENGOOD were members of the German Baptist Church. The former died February 19, 1839,and the latter about ten years later.
(III) David LIVENGOOD, son of John LIVENGOOD (2), was born October 11, 1809, and was one of the successful farmers of the township. Becoming convinced that the use of whisky as a beverage was detrimental to the best interests of the community, he was one of the first to abandon its use in the harvest field, where it had been considered indispensable. By so doing he incurred the displeasure of many of his neighbors, but was firm in his adherence to what he believed to be right. Despite his limited education, he was a man of wide reading, close observation and liberal views, especially in the cause of education, of which he was an ardent friend and supporter. The opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge which he gave his children were regarded with disapproval by his conservative neighbors. He was elected a minister of the German Baptist Church. He married Nancy MEYERS, born August 11, 1812, daughter of Michael MEYERS, and their children were: Samuel D., Jacob D., see forward; Barbara, wife of Daniel BARCHUS; Susan, wife of Jacob M. LICHTY; Anna, wife of John L. SAYLOR; and Adeline, wife of Michael F. SMITH. The mother of these children died April 25, 1849, and Mr. LIVENGOOD subsequently married Sallie Meyers. At the time of his death, which occurred October 31, 1870, Mr. LIVENGOOD was bishop of the German Baptist Church in West Salisbury. His widow died in Falls City, Nebraska, in the spring of 1883.
(IV) Jacob D. LIVENGOOD, son of David (3) and Nancy (MEYERS) LIVENGOOD, was born April 2, 1839, in West Salisbury. His youth was spent on the farm and in attendance at school. He early abandoned agricultural pursuits and went to Chicago, where he became clerk in a commission house, remaining, however, but a short time. In 1861 he returned to Salisbury and formed a partnership with Silas C. KEIM. They engaged extensively in purchasing produce in large quantities, and also in stock droving, their operations in the latter branch of the business extending into Virginia and adjoining states. In the spring of 1871 the firm established a private bank by the firm name of KEIM & LIVENGOOD, in Salisbury, which they conducted for about eight years. Mr. LIVENGOOD was afterward successfully engaged in the coal business. He was a number of times elected to the town council and also served as school director. His politics were Republican, and he was a member of the German Baptist Church. He married, February 25, 1874, Elizabeth, daughter of John W. BEACHY, of Salisbury, and their children were: Olive May, born in 1876, died in 1901; wife of Mahlon C. BERKELEY, of Burr Oak, Kansas. David, born in 1877, died in 1896. Albert Ernest, see forward. Mrs. LIVENGOOD, the mother of these children, died May 7, 1883. Mr. LIVENGOOD married (second) Mrs. Elizabeth BEACHY, widow of Daniel BEACHY, and she is living in Salisbury. The death of Mr. LIVENGOOD occurred in 1900.
(V) Albert Ernest LIVENGOOD, son of Jacob D. and Elizabeth (BEACHY) LIVENGOOD, was born September 14, 1879, in Salisbury, where he attended the public schools. He entered the Western University of Pennsylvania, but at the end of his first year was compelled by the death of his father to return home to take charge of the business, which he has successfully conducted ever since. In 1895 he entered into partnership with J. L. BARCHUS, under the firm name of BARCHUS & LIVENGOOD, dry goods and clothing merchants, which business they have since carried on continuously and successfully. Mr. LIVENGOOD is also interested in the firm of LIVENGOOD & MAUST, Scott City, Kansas; in tracts of coal lands in West Virginia, and is a director in the First National Bank of Salisbury, Pa.; vice-president of the Improved Traction Engine Company of Salisbury, vice-president of Salisbury Coal and Lumber Co., a West Virginia corporation, and treasurer of the Citizens' Light, Heat and Power Company. His political views and principles are those advocated and upheld by the Republican party. He is a member of the German Baptist Brethren church. Mr. LIVENGOOD is unmarried.
LIVENGOOD, DANIEL Born Oct. 12, 1884 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 259-60. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Daniel LIVENGOOD, of Elk Lick, is one of the numerous descendants of the Rev. Peter LIVENGOOD, who came from German Switzerland and settled in Elk Lick township a century and a half ago. One of his sons, John LIVENGOOD, was the father of Samuel P. LIVENGOOD, a farmer of Elk Lick Township, where he was born.
Jacob S. LIVENGOOD, son of Samuel P. LIVENGOOD, was born in 1816, in Elk Lick township, and was a farmer and cooper. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry MILLER, of the same township, having moved thither from the east shortly after the Revolutionary war. Mr. and Mrs. LIVENGOOD were the parents of the following children: Barbara, Archibald, Jonas, Sarah, Elijah (see forward), Savilla, Elizabeth, Mahlon, Eliza, Lydia, Harriet, Harvey, and John.
Elijah LIVENGOOD, son of Jacob S. and Elizabeth (MILLER) LIVENGOOD was born April 5, 1848, on the old homestead, in Elk Lick township, where he attended the public schools until his sixteenth year. During the Civil war he enlisted in Company K, Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, and participated in a number of engagements. On June 29, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the service. After his return home, he was employed by his father until 1869, when he rented his father-in-law's farm, remaining there until 1872. He then purchased the property and has ever since made it his home. He is largely interested in timberland, both in Pennsylvania and Maryland, where he operates a mill near Grantsville. He holds the office of auditor, is a Republican and a member of the German Baptist church. Mr. LIVENGOOD married, October 17, 1872, Caroline, daughter of Henry YODER, of Elk Lick Township, and they are the parents of the following children: Henry, Elizabeth, Joseph, Abraham, and Daniel, see forward.
Daniel LIVENGOOD, son of Elijah and Caroline (YODER) LIVENGOOD, was born October 12, 1884, in Elk Lick Township, where he received his preparatory education in the public schools. At the age of 15, he entered Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa., graduating from there in 1902. For one year he taught in the schools of his native township, and was then employed for a time as clerk in a drug store, after which he took a course in Grand Rapids Veterinary School. On June 1, 1904, he helped found the West Salisbury Feed Company, which was organized with the following board of officers: President, Richard Newman; secretary and manager, Daniel W. LIVENGOOD.
Mr. LIVENGOOD married, December 26, 1905, Mabel, daughter of Hiram MILLER, of Meyersdale. Mabel was born October 10, 1885; graduated from Juniata College, class of 1904.
LIVENGOOD, FRANK W. Born 1843 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania" Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 474-5. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Frank W. LIVENGOOD, of Gebhart, comes of German ancestry and is presumably descended from the Rev. Peter LIVENGOOD, a native of the Fatherland, who emigrated to Pennsylvania about the middle of the eighteenth century and settled, after some removals, in Elk Lick Township, where Jacob S. LIVENGOOD, probably a descendant, was born and led the life of a farmer. Archibald LIVENGOOD, son of Jacob S. LIVENGOOD, was born in 1843 in Elk Lick Township, and, like his father, has passed his life in devotion to agricultural pursuits. He married Sarah Snyder, born in 1854 in Elk Lick Township, and the following children were born to them: Lloyd; Alice; Anna Mae; Vestie; Frank W., see forward; Charles; Carrie; and Sadie.
Frank W. LIVENGOOD, son of Archibald and Sarah (SNYDER) LIVENGOOD, was born December 20, 1884, in Milford Township, and received his education in the common schools of his native place. At the age of nineteen he left school and engaged for a time in farming and mining. In March, 1903, he purchased the general store at Gebhart, which he has since conducted, also keeping the post office.
LIVENGOOD, PETER LINCOLN Born Dec. 14, 1863 Died Unknown Age Unknown
"History of Bedford & Somerset Counties, PA" v.3; Bedford County by E.
Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; Lewis Pub. Co., NY/Chicago 1906; ppg. 153-4. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Peter Lincoln LIVENGOOD, of Salisbury, is a lineal descendant of the Rev. Peter LIVENGOOD, who emigrated from Switzerland to New Jersey, and after remaining two years returned to the Fatherland, but after a brief sojourn came to America with the intention of here making his home. He settled in Berks Co., Pa., but shortly moved to Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, where he was one of the pioneers. He married, in Berks County, Barbara ______ and was the father of 15 children. His wife died in her 90th year and he survived to the age of 100, lacking six days. Christian LIVENGOOD, son of Peter and Barbara LIVENGOOD, became one of the prominent and wealthy farmers and stock raisers of the township. He married Elizabeth FORNEY, whose father was a schoolmaster and soldier from Darmstadt, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. LIVENGOOD were the parents of fifteen children, all of whom lived to advanced ages, as did their parents.
John C. LIVENGOOD, son of Christian and Elizabeth (FORNEY) LIVENGOOD, was born in Elk Lick Township and was a farmer. For some time he held the office of supervisor. He married Mary HERSHBERGER, of Fayette County, and their children were: Samuel J., see forward; Jeremiah, John, Peter, Alexander, Eliza, Nancy, Sarah, Elizabeth and Mary.
Samuel J. LIVENGOOD, son of John C. and Mary (HERSHBERGER) LIVENGOOD, was born May 1, 1830, in Elk Lick Township, and in early life was engaged in agricultural pursuits. Later he became a merchant in Salisbury, then removed to Grantsville, Garrett Co., Maryland, where he engaged in merchandising and in farming. In 1874 he returned to business in Salisbury, retiring in March, 1877. He served one term as county auditor, was a number of times school director and held various other borough offices. He was a deacon in the German Baptist Church and a lifelong Republican.
Mr. LIVENGOOD married, in 1850, Nancy, daughter of Peter LICHTY, of Elk Lick Township, and the following were their children: Ananias, born May 9, 1851; Urias, died in childhood; Mary, born January 28, 1854, died March 11, 1877; she was wife of M. C. HORNER, of Summit Township; Nancy, born December 24, 1856; Fanny, born February 22, 1859, wife of the Rev. A. D. GNAGEY, of Altoona, Pa.; William, born March 22, 1861, married, in 1887, Louisa EISFELLER, of Toledo, Ohio, and lives at Seattle, Washington; Peter Lincoln, born December 14, 1863, see forward; Sarah, born April 18, 1867, wife of Oliver HEITZMAN, of Palouse, Washington; Jonas, born September 13, 1868, married Laura HOOPER, of Canada, and lives at Santa Cruz, California; and Annie, born November 24, 1872, resides at Palouse, Washington. Mr. LIVENGOOD, the father of the family, was instantly killed by a fall of coal in a coal mine, August 2, 1882. Mrs. Nancy LIVENGOOD died July 25, 1898.
Peter Lincoln LIVENGOOD, son of Samuel J. and Nancy (LICHTY) LIVENGOOD, was born December 14, 1863, in Garrett County, Md., and received his education in the public schools of that place and of Salisbury, Pennsylvania. At the age of 18, he left school and thereafter worked at farming, lumbering and mining until November, 1886, when he went to Nebraska and there learned the printer's trade. From 1887 to 1891 he edited the 'Carleton Times,' of Carleton, Nebraska. He then returned to Salisbury and founded the 'Somerset County Star' in 1891, which he has since successfully edited. Since December 24, 1898, he has been postmaster of Elk Lick. His political allegiance is given to the Republican Party. He is a member of the Knights of Maccabees.
Mr. LIVENGOOD married, February 14, 1889, Minnie V., daughter of F. J. GREEN, of Carleton, Nebraska, and they have been the parents of the
following children: Alma Grace, born January 13, 1890; Florence, November 28, 1891; Robert, November 14, 1892, died December 12, 1892; Ada Irene, February 9, 1894; Minnie Iona, December 14, 1897; William Samuel, September 8, 1900; and Theodore Franklin, August 19, 1903.
LOUCKS, MARY Born 1834 Died May 12, 1905 Age 71 yrs. 4 mos. 22 days
Source: The Gospel Witness, vol. 1 no. 7, May 17, 1905; Transcribed by Kathleen Loucks
LOUCKS--Mary, wife of Jacob S. LOUCKS, died May 12th, 1905, age 71 years, 4 months and 22 days. She was the daughter of John and Barbara SAYLOR, was born near Meyersdale, Somerset county, Pa. She was the mother of eleven children, of which nine are living, Joseph R., Martin R., David S., Abram R., Aaron, John R., George S., Mrs. A. D. MARTIN, and Mrs. C. A. BRILHART. Thirty-one grandchildren survive her, also six great-grandchildren. She united with the Mennonite church at 18 years of age,and since has been a consistent member and ardent supporter of the same. She was always faithful in attendance at the services of the church. To the best of her knowledge, she was absent from but two communions during her long membership, and that was on account of sickness. She was a faithful wife and loving mother; hospitable, entertaining many strangers as well as friends; unassuming in her manner. Her heart was filled with a desire to glorify her Savior, being always ready to distribute to those in need, and sympathetic toward those in trouble. Her house was a home for ministers. Among the last words spoken to the writer was that she had so much to be thankful for, that the Lord had been very good to her. She realized her weakness and thought if she could live her life over again she could do better. Mother was very closely attached to her family, never being absent from home more than two weeks at one time. For the last few years she was afflicted with heart disease. She was confined to her home during the last four months. In all her sickness she was patient and hopeful. Being consious* that her end was near, she spoke to her children of her trust in the Lord and of the assurance that she would "soon go home." She retained the right use of her mind up to the moment of her death. It was on the evening of her fifty-second marriage anniversary that she peacefully passed away. Funeral services were conducted at the Scottdate Mennonite church May 15th, by the brethren J. N. Durr and Abram Metzler. Interment in the Alverton cemetery. The Gospel Witness, vol. 1 no. 7, May 17, 1905
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