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THOMAS FAMILY
"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. 447-449. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
The earliest known ancestor of the THOMAS family, represented by Abraham Jacob and Richard Franklin THOMAS, residents of Boynton, was Benjamin THOMAS, who resided in Somerset County and there reared a family of children, among whom was Jacob THOMAS, a native of Somerset County, where he lived all his life and followed the occupation of farming. He was a member of the German Baptist Church, and in politics was first a Whig and later a Republican. Jacob THOMAS married Rebecca ZONESBURY, who bore him the following children: Abraham J., of whom more will be written; Amos, deceased; Elizabeth (Mrs. Samuel CHRISTNER); Barbara (Mrs. David BEACHLEY, of Ohio); Mary, deceased (Mrs. Samuel HAWN), Samuel, a farmer of Milford Township; Jacob, a salesman, living near Salisbury, and two who died in infancy. Jacob THOMAS, father of these children, died at the age of 71, and his wife at the age of 91. Abraham Jacob THOMAS, eldest son of Jacob and Rebecca (ZONESBURY) THOMAS, was born September 9, 1837, in Milford Township, Somerset County, Pa. His education was received in the township schools of Elk Lick. He worked for the farmers of the neighborhood, and when 27 years of age learned the trade of cooper, which he followed ten years. He then became a coal miner and for ten years dug coal in the mines of Somerset County. Having accumulated sufficient capital, he erected a store building in Boynton, and for six years thereafter conducted a general store. He then sold the stock and fixtures to his son, Richard F., and built his present residence in Boynton, where he has since lived a retired life, free from business cares. Mr. THOMAS enlisted in the Union Army, October 21, 1862, in Company K, 171st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He served his term of enlistment, nine months, and was honorably discharged August 10, 1863. He is a Republican, and in 1884 served as supervisor of Elk Lick Township. He is a member of the Brethren Church and of the Elk Lick congregation. Abraham Jacob THOMAS married (first) January 12, 1858, Sarah MEYERS, daughter of John and Anna MEYERS, of Bedford county, and their children were: Annie, deceased, was the wife of Joel KINSINGER; Ellen C. (Mrs. Milton BLOUGH); Richard Franklin, see forward; Alvin, resides in Garrett and is employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad; he married Ada FERRELL; Amanda (Mrs. Arthur ROBINSON), and Margaret (Mrs. Wallace FIKE). Mrs. Sarah THOMAS, the mother of these children, died August 24, 1890. Mr. THOMAS married (second) October 22, 1891, Mrs. Elizabeth GROOMS, widow of William H. GROOMS. There is no issue of this marriage. The children of Mrs. Elizabeth THOMAS by her first marriage were: Ellen F. (Mrs. Eugene ODEN), Robert A., deceased; Margaret M. (Mrs. Joseph Man KENYER), and William H., deceased. Richard Franklin THOMAS, eldest son of Abraham Jacob and Sarah (MEYERS) THOMAS, was born in Boynton, Somerset Co., Pa., June 17, 1864. He attended the township schools, and early in life was a worker in the Keystone coal mines. This occupation he alternated with working on a farm until he was 18 years old, when he went to Ohio and there worked for two years with his uncle, Peter MEYERS. Returning to Pennsylvania, he resumed mining and farming, and for two years was employed in the sawmill of George S. YOUNG, and the following five years worked in the mines. In 1894 he established a general store in Boynton, which he sold out in 1898, and for the following three years worked for the Hamilton Supply Company and the Somerset Coal Company. In 1903 he built his present store in Boynton and has since conducted a general business, which has now assumed large proportions. In politics he is a Republican, and in religion an adherent of the Brethren Church and a member of the Elk Lick congregation. Richard Franklin THOMAS, married, May 14, 1893, Mary ECKERT, a daughter of THOMAS and Josephine ECKERT, and their children are: Eva, Mary, Josephine, Richard, Margaret and Elizabeth THOMAS.

"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. 447-449. Transcribed by Candace Roth.

The earliest known ancestor of the THOMAS family, represented by Abraham Jacob and Richard Franklin THOMAS, residents of Boynton, was Benjamin THOMAS, who resided in Somerset County and there reared a family of children, among whom was Jacob THOMAS, a native of Somerset County, where he lived all his life and followed the occupation of farming. He was a member of the German Baptist Church, and in politics was first a Whig and later a Republican. Jacob THOMAS married Rebecca ZONESBURY, who bore him the following children: Abraham J., of whom more will be written; Amos, deceased; Elizabeth (Mrs. Samuel CHRISTNER); Barbara (Mrs. David BEACHLEY, of Ohio); Mary, deceased (Mrs. Samuel HAWN), Samuel, a farmer of Milford Township; Jacob, a salesman, living near Salisbury, and two who died in infancy. Jacob THOMAS, father of these children, died at the age of 71, and his wife at the age of 91.
Abraham Jacob THOMAS, eldest son of Jacob and Rebecca (ZONESBURY) THOMAS, was born September 9, 1837, in Milford Township, Somerset County, Pa. His education was received in the township schools of Elk Lick. He worked for the farmers of the neighborhood, and when 27 years of age learned the trade of cooper, which he followed ten years. He then became a coal miner and for ten years dug coal in the mines of Somerset County. Having accumulated sufficient capital, he erected a store building in Boynton, and for six years thereafter conducted a general store. He then sold the stock and fixtures to his son, Richard F., and built his present residence in Boynton, where he has since lived a retired life, free from business cares. Mr. THOMAS enlisted in the Union Army, October 21, 1862, in Company K, 171st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He served his term of enlistment, nine months, and was honorably discharged August 10, 1863.
He is a Republican, and in 1884 served as supervisor of Elk Lick Township. He is a member of the Brethren Church and of the Elk Lick congregation.
Abraham Jacob THOMAS married (first) January 12, 1858, Sarah MEYERS, daughter of John and Anna MEYERS, of Bedford county, and their children were: Annie, deceased, was the wife of Joel KINSINGER; Ellen C. (Mrs. Milton BLOUGH); Richard Franklin, see forward; Alvin, resides in Garrett and is employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad; he married Ada FERRELL; Amanda (Mrs. Arthur ROBINSON), and Margaret (Mrs. Wallace FIKE). Mrs. Sarah THOMAS, the mother of these children, died August 24, 1890. Mr. THOMAS married (second) October 22, 1891, Mrs. Elizabeth GROOMS, widow of William H. GROOMS. There is no issue of this marriage. The children of Mrs. Elizabeth THOMAS by her first marriage were: Ellen F. (Mrs. Eugene ODEN), Robert A., deceased; Margaret M. (Mrs. Joseph Man KENYER), and William H., deceased.
Richard Franklin THOMAS, eldest son of Abraham Jacob and Sarah (MEYERS) THOMAS, was born in Boynton, Somerset Co., Pa., June 17, 1864. He attended the township schools, and early in life was a worker in the Keystone coal mines. This occupation he alternated with working on a farm until he was 18 years old, when he went to Ohio and there worked for two years with his uncle, Peter MEYERS. Returning to Pennsylvania, he resumed mining and farming, and for two years was employed in the sawmill of George S. YOUNG, and the following five years worked in the mines. In 1894 he established a general store in Boynton, which he sold out in 1898, and for the following three years worked for the Hamilton Supply Company and the Somerset Coal Company. In 1903 he built his present store in Boynton and has since conducted a general business, which has now assumed large proportions. In politics he is a Republican, and in religion an adherent of the Brethren Church and a member of the Elk Lick congregation.
Richard Franklin THOMAS, married, May 14, 1893, Mary ECKERT, a daughter of THOMAS and Josephine ECKERT, and their children are: Eva, Mary, Josephine, Richard, Margaret and Elizabeth THOMAS.

THOMAS, JOHN	1830	April 10, 1899	Age 69
Source: William Welfley's Obituary Scrapbooks, 10 vols; 1894-1918; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
Another veteran of the Civil War is mustered out. John THOMAS died suddenly at his home in Lower Turkeyfoot township April 10, 1899, in the 69th year of his age. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. James R. BROWN; assisted by Rev. WANAMAN on Thursday 13th at the celebrated Jersey church, of which the deceased veteran was a trustee, and interment in the church burial ground afterward. John THOMAS, who had been a member of the church for over a period of fifty years, had his funeral services conducted by the Chaplain of his Post No. 361 G A. R. who was assisted in these last solemn rites by a Comrade. He leaves to mourn his loss his faithful wife, four sons and two daughters. He was a quiet, unassuming citizen who did his duty like a man, and who bore his misfortunes and afflictions uncomplainingly. There were four Thomas brothers. They were sons of Rev. John THOMAS, a Baptist minister, who figured in Western Pensylvania, Maryland and Virginia in the early part of the Century now closing. In the year 1833 the Turkeyfoots church called him as her pastor. The following is found in the church records at a meeting held November 6, 1833 after speaking of the presence of guests from Sandy Creek and Georges Creek, the minutes close with the following words: - "We have reason to believe the Lord was in our midst and the meeting closed with solemn prayer by our much esteemed brother John THOMAS. In these early days Rev. THOMAS used to ride horseback from the Turkeyfoot region to Richmond, Va. in performance of his ministerial duties. Mr. THOMAS, and his brother William who survives him, enlisted in Company B. 28th Penna. Vols., which was assigned to General Jno. W. GEARY's command. They saw service in the far famed Army of the Potomac, as in the Western Army when General Geary's troops were transferred to General Sherman's Army. They were in the battles at Lookout Mountain, Missionery Ridge, Chickamauga, Chatanooga and other great engagements in the South West. John THOMAS was wounded at Chickamauga and in addition to the injuries received in the battle, incurred disease, that followed him through life and became the prime cause of his sudden death. There were four of the THOMAS brothers in the Union Army, one of whom was wounded in the unfortunate battle of Ball's Bluff, at the time Colonel BAKER was killed, and died from the effects of his wounds, he is buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington, General LEE's old residence. Wm. H. THOMAS, another brother, was wounded at Antietam, and is now a member of Post No. 361, G. A R. at Ursina. This is a brilliant record for this family who served their country in its hour of peril so valiantly and so well. Peace to the ashes of the Comrade who rests from his labors and peacefully slumbers in the quiet church yard mold of much loved Jersey church.

THOMAS, JOHN

1830

April 10, 1899

Age 69

Source: William Welfley's Obituary Scrapbooks, 10 vols; 1894-1918; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

Another veteran of the Civil War is mustered out. John THOMAS died suddenly at his home in Lower Turkeyfoot township April 10, 1899, in the 69th year of his age. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. James R. BROWN; assisted by Rev. WANAMAN on Thursday 13th at the celebrated Jersey church, of which the deceased veteran was a trustee, and interment in the church burial ground afterward. John THOMAS, who had been a member of the church for over a period of fifty years, had his funeral services conducted by the Chaplain of his Post No. 361 G A. R. who was assisted in these last solemn rites by a Comrade. He leaves to mourn his loss his faithful wife, four sons and two daughters. He was a quiet, unassuming citizen who did his duty like a man, and who bore his misfortunes and afflictions uncomplainingly. There were four Thomas brothers. They were sons of Rev. John THOMAS, a Baptist minister, who figured in Western Pensylvania, Maryland and Virginia in the early part of the Century now closing.
In the year 1833 the Turkeyfoots church called him as her pastor. The following is found in the church records at a meeting held November 6, 1833 after speaking of the presence of guests from Sandy Creek and Georges Creek, the minutes close with the following words: - "We have reason to believe the
Lord was in our midst and the meeting closed with solemn prayer by our much esteemed brother John THOMAS. In these early days Rev. THOMAS used to ride horseback from the Turkeyfoot region to Richmond, Va. in performance of his ministerial duties.
Mr. THOMAS, and his brother William who survives him, enlisted in Company B. 28th Penna. Vols., which was assigned to General Jno. W. GEARY's command. They saw service in the far famed Army of the Potomac, as in the Western Army when General Geary's troops were transferred to General Sherman's Army. They were in the battles at Lookout Mountain, Missionery Ridge, Chickamauga, Chatanooga and other great engagements in the South West. John THOMAS was wounded at Chickamauga and in addition to the injuries received in the battle, incurred disease, that followed him through life and became the prime cause of his sudden death. There were four of the THOMAS brothers in the Union Army, one of whom was wounded in the unfortunate battle of Ball's Bluff, at the time Colonel BAKER was killed, and died from the effects of his wounds, he is buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington, General LEE's old residence. Wm. H. THOMAS, another brother, was wounded at Antietam, and is now a member of Post No. 361, G. A R. at Ursina. This is a brilliant record for this family who served their country in its hour of peril so valiantly and so well. Peace to the ashes of the Comrade who rests from
his labors and peacefully slumbers in the quiet church yard mold of much loved Jersey church.

TRUXAL, CYRUS W.	May 14, 1850	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, pgs. 138-140. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Cyrus W. TRUXAL, one of Meyersdale's foremost merchants and leading citizens, was born near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, May 14, 1850. He is a son of Elder William TRUXAL, who was born about 1812. William TRUXAL was a framer. He was twice married; by his first wife he had two children: Simon P. and Sophia. His second wife was Annie Rugh, and to them were born children, as follows: Albert E., whose sketch appears on another page; Lucinda (Mrs. David B. FISHER), William J., Cyrus W., see forward; Almira C. (Mrs. Mitchel HORN), Jacob R. and Edward F. William TRUXAL was a member and an elder of the Reformed Church. In politics he was a Democrat. Cyrus W. TRUXAL received his early education in the common schools of Hempfield and Unity Townships, which he attended until 1868. After leaving school he engaged in agriculture until 1875, when he removed to Somerset county and engaged in a general mercantile business with C. A. Walter at Gebharts, Milford Township. In the spring of 1881 Mr. TRUXAL removed to Glade, Pa., where he engaged in the same line of business until 1883, when he located in Meyersdale and opened a retail grocery, which business he still retains. In the spring of 1901, with others, he organized the Second National Bank of Meyersdale and became its first president, an office he still holds. This has been an exceedingly successful institution and ranks as one of the solid financial houses of this section. Mr. TRUXAL is also president of the Meyersdale Sheet Steel Company and a director in the Mahoning Coal Company, the Somerset Telephone Company, and has large interests in various coal and other enterprises. While Mr. TRUXAL is an eminently successful and practical businessman, this trait shows only one side of his nature. He is essentially a great reader and a deep thinker. All through his business life he has cultivated his intellectual nature and his well-stocked library of metaphysical, theological and scientific books shows the depth of his research and the wide range and scope of his reading. He is well versed in philosophy and in the various sciences, political economy, theology, aesthetics, anthropology and psychology. Although still active in the conduct of his business, Mr. TRUXAL has thrown off many of its cares and gives more time to his favorite books and subjects of thought. He is a strong debater and delights in friendly controversy with well-informed and congenial minds. Mr. TRUXAL is interested in all subjects pertaining to his city and her betterment and development and can always be found working with those who have this end in view. He is a member of the Reformed Church of Meyersdale and is closely identified with the interests of that body. He has represented his church in the county conferences and both his time and purse are largely contributed from. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic Party. Mr. TRUXAL married May 5, 1877, Martha J., daughter of William ZIMMERMAN of Somerset County. William ZIMMERMAN was one of the influential men of the northern part of the county. He was a farmer. He was an ardent supporter of the principles of the Republican party. In church fellowship he was of the Reformed faith. Martha J., his daughter and wife of C. W. TRUXAL, was reared in the same religious faith and has never departed therefrom. She received her education in the public schools. While a young woman of twenty she became deeply interested in primary Sabbath schoolwork, and in this line of church work she has been engaged for the past 32 years. At the present time she has 175 children under her care in the Sabbath school of the Reformed Church of Meyersdale, of which she and her husband are members. Although no children of their own have ever gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. TRUXAL, they have ever been the friends of children and have taken to their hearts and reared three, two of whom were taken from them by death. Mr. TRUXAL is a member of the Knights of Pythias of Meyersdale.

TRUXAL, CYRUS W.

May 14, 1850

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, pgs. 138-140. Transcribed by Candace Roth.

Cyrus W. TRUXAL, one of Meyersdale's foremost merchants and leading citizens, was born near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, May 14, 1850. He is a son of Elder William TRUXAL, who was born about 1812. William TRUXAL was a framer. He was twice married; by his first wife he had two children: Simon P. and Sophia. His second wife was Annie Rugh, and to them were born children, as follows: Albert E., whose sketch appears on another page; Lucinda (Mrs. David B. FISHER), William J., Cyrus W., see forward; Almira C. (Mrs. Mitchel HORN), Jacob R. and Edward F. William TRUXAL was a member and an elder of the Reformed Church. In politics he was a Democrat.
Cyrus W. TRUXAL received his early education in the common schools of Hempfield and Unity Townships, which he attended until 1868. After leaving school he engaged in agriculture until 1875, when he removed to Somerset county and engaged in a general mercantile business with C. A. Walter at Gebharts, Milford Township. In the spring of 1881 Mr. TRUXAL removed to Glade, Pa., where he engaged in the same line of business until 1883, when he located in Meyersdale and opened a retail grocery, which business he still retains. In the spring of 1901, with others, he organized the Second National Bank of Meyersdale and became its first president, an office he still holds. This has been an exceedingly successful institution and ranks as one of the solid financial houses of this section. Mr. TRUXAL is also president of the Meyersdale Sheet Steel Company and a director in the Mahoning Coal Company, the Somerset Telephone Company, and has large interests in various coal and other enterprises.
While Mr. TRUXAL is an eminently successful and practical businessman, this trait shows only one side of his nature. He is essentially a great reader and a deep thinker. All through his business life he has cultivated his intellectual nature and his well-stocked library of metaphysical, theological and scientific books shows the depth of his research and the wide range and scope of his reading. He is well versed in philosophy and in the various sciences, political economy, theology, aesthetics, anthropology and psychology. Although still active in the conduct of his business, Mr. TRUXAL has thrown off many of its cares and gives more time to his favorite books and subjects of thought. He is a strong debater and delights in friendly controversy with well-informed and congenial minds. Mr. TRUXAL is interested in all subjects pertaining to his city and her betterment and development and can always be found working with those who have this end in view. He is a member of the Reformed Church of Meyersdale and is closely identified with the interests of that body. He has represented his church in the county conferences and both his time and purse are largely contributed from. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic Party.
Mr. TRUXAL married May 5, 1877, Martha J., daughter of William ZIMMERMAN of Somerset County. William ZIMMERMAN was one of the influential men of the northern part of the county. He was a farmer. He was an ardent supporter of the principles of the Republican party. In church fellowship he was of the Reformed faith. Martha J., his daughter and wife of C. W. TRUXAL, was reared in the same religious faith and has never departed therefrom. She received her education in the public schools. While a young woman of twenty she became deeply interested in primary Sabbath schoolwork, and in this line of church work she has been engaged for the past 32 years. At the present time she has 175 children under her care in the Sabbath school of the Reformed Church of Meyersdale, of which she and her husband are members. Although no children of their own have ever gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. TRUXAL, they have ever been the friends of children and have taken to their hearts and reared three, two of whom were taken from them by death. Mr. TRUXAL is a member of the Knights of Pythias of Meyersdale.

WAGNER, WILLIAM	Born July 3, 1840	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. 498-9. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
William WAGNER, of Elk Lick, is a grandson of William WAGNER, who for many years followed his trade, which was that of a saddler. About 1800 he came from Adams County to Salisbury, where he passed the remainder of his life. He was the father of the following children: Jacob, mentioned at length hereinafter; Elijah; Peter; Baltzer; Henry; Philip; Charlotte; Sarah; and Julia A. Jacob WAGNER, son of William WAGNER, was a stonemason by trade. He married Mary, daughter of Jacob DE HAVEN, of Elk Lick township, and their children are: Malvina, wife of Abraham GREENAWALT; Alfred, married Phoebe MCFADDEN; Catharine, wife of Herman FERNER; Elizabeth, wife of Edward RICHTER; Peter; William, mentioned at length hereinafter; Joseph, married ______ Wright; Charlotte, wife of John MCCLAVEY; Harriet, wife of John RINGLER; Lock, married Christina MATHENY; and Jasper NEWTON. William WAGNER, son of Jacob and Mary (DE HAVEN) WAGNER, was born July 3, 1840, on the old farm in Elk Lick Township, and received but few advantages of education, attending the public schools only about two weeks in each term until the age of 15. He was but 13 when his father died, and from that time was obliged to aid in the support of the family by working on farms as a day laborer. In 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves, and nine months later was discharged on account of physical disability. On his return home he learned the cooper's trade at Wymer's Grove and followed that calling until 1874, after which he was variously employed until 1877, when he went to West Virginia and there engaged in farming. At the end of a year he returned to his native county and for four years led the life of a farmer in Greenville Township. He then bought the farm on which he has since made his home. He has served one term as supervisor, and is a Republican and a member of the Reformed Church of Salisbury. Mr. WAGNER married, December 28, 1876, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry RIMBOLD, of Greenville Township, and the following children were born to them: Joseph; Alice; Marie; Jacob; Albert; and Martha. The mother of the family died September 10, 1889, and Mr. WAGNER subsequently married Eliza, daughter of John THOMPSON of Lavansville, the issue of this marriage being one child, John T. WAGNER.

WAGNER, WILLIAM

Born July 3, 1840

Died Unknown

Age Unknown

William WAGNER, of Elk Lick, is a grandson of William WAGNER, who for many years followed his trade, which was that of a saddler. About 1800 he came from Adams County to Salisbury, where he passed the remainder of his life. He was the father of the following children: Jacob, mentioned at length hereinafter; Elijah; Peter; Baltzer; Henry; Philip; Charlotte; Sarah; and Julia A.
Jacob WAGNER, son of William WAGNER, was a stonemason by trade. He married Mary, daughter of Jacob DE HAVEN, of Elk Lick township, and their children are: Malvina, wife of Abraham GREENAWALT; Alfred, married Phoebe MCFADDEN; Catharine, wife of Herman FERNER; Elizabeth, wife of Edward RICHTER; Peter; William, mentioned at length hereinafter; Joseph, married ______ Wright; Charlotte, wife of John MCCLAVEY; Harriet, wife of John RINGLER; Lock, married Christina MATHENY; and Jasper NEWTON.
William WAGNER, son of Jacob and Mary (DE HAVEN) WAGNER, was born July 3, 1840, on the old farm in Elk Lick Township, and received but few advantages of education, attending the public schools only about two weeks in each term until the age of 15. He was but 13 when his father died, and from that time was obliged to aid in the support of the family by working on farms as a day laborer. In 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves, and nine months later was discharged on account of physical disability. On his return home he learned the cooper's trade at Wymer's Grove and followed that calling until 1874, after which he was variously employed until 1877, when he went to West Virginia and there engaged in farming. At the end of a year he returned to his native county and for four years led the life of a farmer in Greenville Township. He then bought the farm on which he has since made his home. He has served one term as supervisor, and is a Republican and a member of the Reformed Church of Salisbury.
Mr. WAGNER married, December 28, 1876, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry RIMBOLD, of Greenville Township, and the following children were born to them: Joseph; Alice; Marie; Jacob; Albert; and Martha. The mother of the family died September 10, 1889, and Mr. WAGNER subsequently married Eliza, daughter of John THOMPSON of Lavansville, the issue of this marriage being one child, John T. WAGNER.

WALTER, CHARLES H.	Born Dec. 9, 1874	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. 280-1. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Charles H. WALTER, a telegraph operator at Rockwood, Somerset Co., Pa., is a native of the county in which he now resides, born December 9, 1874 in Meyersdale. His parents--Cyrus S. and Clara (BOYER) WALTER--were born in Somerset Co., Pa., 1848 and December 2, 1848, respectively. The former named was a farmer by occupation, and the latter was a daughter of Samuel and Dinah Boyer. Their family consisted of four children: Winfield, Charles H., Franklin W., and Mary, deceased. Charles H. WALTER attended the common schools of Meyersdale until he attained the age of 14, after which he learned the art of telegraphy. When 15-years-old, he was competent to assume charge of the office for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, continuing there until 1897. In the meantime he had pursued a course in shorthand by mail, and in the latter named year completed the same in the two weeks school. He then removed to Pittsburgh and accepted the position of stenographer at the Pittsburgh Junction Railroad, his duty being to take notes from the train master, and this he followed for one year. He then took an agency of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Keystone Junction, and followed the same until 1893, after which he returned Meyersdale and engaged in the baking business. After conducting the same for a period of two years, he sold out and returned to Pittsburgh, where he was employed as stenographer for six months, and then changed his place of residence to Rockwood, where he has since been employed as telegraph operator. As a citizen, Mr. WALTER is public-spirited and progressive, aiding to the best of his ability all measures that tend toward the growth and prosperity of his state and country. On May 23, 1900, Mr. WALTER married Minnie E. GRIFFITH, born June 16, 1878, in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Charles S. and Anna (FIKE) GRIFFITH, and granddaughter of Daniel and Susan (SUPLER) GRIFFITH, whose ancestors were natives of Wales. Charles S. GRIFFITH was born in Somerset county, 1840, died in 1894; he was a blacksmith by trade, and was also a dealer in wagons and all kinds of vehicles. His wife, Anna (FIKE) GRIFFITH, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., 1834. Mr. WALTER is a descendant of German ancestry.

WALTER, CHARLES H.

Born Dec. 9, 1874

Died Unknown

Age Unknown

Charles H. WALTER, a telegraph operator at Rockwood, Somerset Co., Pa., is a native of the county in which he now resides, born December 9, 1874 in Meyersdale. His parents--Cyrus S. and Clara (BOYER) WALTER--were born in Somerset Co., Pa., 1848 and December 2, 1848, respectively. The former named was a farmer by occupation, and the latter was a daughter of Samuel and Dinah Boyer. Their family consisted of four children: Winfield, Charles H., Franklin W., and Mary, deceased.
Charles H. WALTER attended the common schools of Meyersdale until he attained the age of 14, after which he learned the art of telegraphy. When 15-years-old, he was competent to assume charge of the office for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, continuing there until 1897. In the meantime he had pursued a course in shorthand by mail, and in the latter named year completed the same in the two weeks school. He then removed to Pittsburgh and accepted the position of stenographer at the Pittsburgh Junction Railroad, his duty being to take notes from the train master, and this he followed for one year. He then took an agency of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Keystone Junction, and followed the same until 1893, after which he returned Meyersdale and engaged in the baking business. After conducting the same for a period of two years, he sold out and returned to Pittsburgh, where he was employed as stenographer for six months, and then changed his place of residence to Rockwood, where he has since been employed as telegraph operator. As a citizen, Mr. WALTER is public-spirited and progressive, aiding to the best of his ability all measures that tend toward the growth and prosperity of his state and country.
On May 23, 1900, Mr. WALTER married Minnie E. GRIFFITH, born June 16, 1878, in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Charles S. and Anna (FIKE) GRIFFITH, and granddaughter of Daniel and Susan (SUPLER) GRIFFITH, whose ancestors were natives of Wales. Charles S. GRIFFITH was born in Somerset county, 1840, died in 1894; he was a blacksmith by trade, and was also a dealer in wagons and all kinds of vehicles. His wife, Anna (FIKE) GRIFFITH, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., 1834. Mr. WALTER is a descendant of German ancestry.

WALKER, CHARLES W.	Born Nov. 5, 1867	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. 31-2. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Charles W. WALKER, one of the younger, but successful practitioners at the bar of Somerset Co., Pa., was born November 5, 1867, in Summit Township, son of Silas and Eliza (WALKER) WALKER. (I) Jacob WALKER was a member of the early generation of the WALKERS in this country. He was born in Frederick County, Md., about 1740, and immigrated to Bedford County (now Somerset County), in 1774. He settled in and resided in Brothers Valley Township until his death in 1778, when he was killed by being thrown against a tree while riding a horse. He descended from the WALKERS who were early settlers in Maryland. He married and reared a family, but the name of his wife is not now known. (II) Philip WALKER, son of Jacob WALKER (I), resided in what is now Summit Township his entire life. (III) Peter P. H. WALKER, son of Philip WALKER (2), was a farmer in Summit Township, where he died in 1882, aged 80 years. He married Sarah WILL, daughter of Daniel WILL and wife, and among the children born to them was a son, Silas. (IV) Silas WALKER, son of Peter P. H. (3), and Sarah (Will) WALKER, was born in Brothers Valley Township, Somerset Co., Pa., September 27, 1837. He has always been an agriculturist. In religious belief a Lutheran, and politically a Democrat. He obtained a good common education. He married Eliza WALKER, daughter of Jacob P. and Elizabeth (BROUGHER) WALKER, who died in 1896, aged 88 years. Mrs. Elizabeth WALKER was born in Summit Township, January 25, 1841, and is a member of the Lutheran church. Her father, Jacob P. WALKER, died in 1891, aged 91 years; he came from the same ancestry as Jacob, the above named original settler. John BROUGHER came from eastern Pennsylvania about 1790, and it is known was of German descent. To Mr. and Mrs. Silas WALKER were born six children: Wilson, Charles Willard, Robert B., Edward M. (deceased), Minerva, wife of Emmanuel BERKELEY, Clara, wife of Peter S. HAY, all of Somerset County. V) Charles Willard WALKER, son of Silas (4) and Elizabeth (WALKER) WALKER, was born in Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pa., November 6, 1867, and educated at the common schools of his native county, and Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, graduating in June, 1891, with the degree of A. B. Three years later he received the degree of A. M. from his Alma Mater. During his college life he was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was admitted to the bar September 29, 1893, and became a partner with A. L. G. Hay, which continued until April 1, 1897. Mr. WALKER is a supporter of the Democratic ticket, and is a member of the Lutheran church at Somerset, Pennsylvania. He belongs to Somerset Lodge No. 358 Free and Accepted Masons, and was master of the lodge from December 1898 to December 1899. On October 6, 1897, he married at Somerset Borough, Miss Susan C. SCHROCK, daughter of William M. and Mary E. SCHROCK. Her father was a captain in the Civil war, in the Union army (see sketch). This SCHROCK family came from Switzerland and the name was originally spelled SCHRACK, but finally corrupted to SCHROCK. The SCHROCK family was banished from Switzerland during a political disturbance, property confiscated, and they fled to Holland, but later came to America between 1760 and 1763. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. WALKER are the parents of one child, Willard WALKER, born October 16, 1898, in Somerset Borough.

WALKER, CHARLES W.

Born Nov. 5, 1867

Died Unknown

Age Unknown

Charles W. WALKER, one of the younger, but successful practitioners at the bar of Somerset Co., Pa., was born November 5, 1867, in Summit Township, son of Silas and Eliza (WALKER) WALKER.
(I) Jacob WALKER was a member of the early generation of the WALKERS in this country. He was born in Frederick County, Md., about 1740, and immigrated to Bedford County (now Somerset County), in 1774. He settled in and resided in Brothers Valley Township until his death in 1778, when he was killed by being thrown against a tree while riding a horse. He descended from the WALKERS who were early settlers in Maryland. He married and reared a family, but the name of his wife is not now known.
(II) Philip WALKER, son of Jacob WALKER (I), resided in what is now Summit Township his entire life.
(III) Peter P. H. WALKER, son of Philip WALKER (2), was a farmer in Summit Township, where he died in 1882, aged 80 years. He married Sarah WILL, daughter of Daniel WILL and wife, and among the children born to them was a son, Silas.
(IV) Silas WALKER, son of Peter P. H. (3), and Sarah (Will) WALKER, was born in Brothers Valley Township, Somerset Co., Pa., September 27, 1837. He has always been an agriculturist. In religious belief a Lutheran, and politically a Democrat. He obtained a good common education. He married Eliza WALKER, daughter of Jacob P. and Elizabeth (BROUGHER) WALKER, who died in 1896, aged 88 years. Mrs. Elizabeth WALKER was born in Summit Township, January 25, 1841, and is a member of the Lutheran church. Her father, Jacob P. WALKER, died in 1891, aged 91 years; he came from the same ancestry as Jacob, the above named original settler. John BROUGHER came from eastern Pennsylvania about 1790, and it is known was of German descent. To Mr. and Mrs. Silas WALKER were born six children: Wilson, Charles Willard, Robert B., Edward M. (deceased), Minerva, wife of Emmanuel BERKELEY, Clara, wife of Peter S. HAY, all of Somerset County.
V) Charles Willard WALKER, son of Silas (4) and Elizabeth (WALKER) WALKER, was born in Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pa., November 6, 1867, and educated at the common schools of his native county, and Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg, graduating in June, 1891, with the degree of A. B. Three years later he received the degree of A. M. from his Alma Mater. During his college life he was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was admitted to the bar September 29, 1893, and became a partner with A. L. G. Hay, which continued until April 1, 1897. Mr. WALKER is a supporter of the Democratic ticket, and is a member of the Lutheran church at Somerset, Pennsylvania. He belongs to Somerset Lodge No. 358 Free and Accepted Masons, and was master of the lodge from December 1898 to December 1899.
On October 6, 1897, he married at Somerset Borough, Miss Susan C. SCHROCK, daughter of William M. and Mary E. SCHROCK. Her father was a captain in the Civil war, in the Union army (see sketch). This SCHROCK family came from Switzerland and the name was originally spelled SCHRACK, but finally corrupted to SCHROCK. The SCHROCK family was banished from Switzerland during a political disturbance, property confiscated, and they fled to Holland, but later came to America between 1760 and 1763. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. WALKER are the parents of one child, Willard WALKER, born October 16, 1898, in Somerset Borough.

WEIMER, ALFRED J.	Jan. 7, 1882	Oct. 6, 1945	Age 64
Source: Gettysburg Times, Oct. 8, 1945; Transcribed by Betty Smith
Alfred J. WEIMER, 64, Gettysburg R1 died at his home Saturday afternoon at 3:35 from a complication of diseases following an illness of a year. He was a farmer. The deceased was born in Somerset County, a son of the late Ozias and Elizabeth (BREIG) WEIMER. He resided in Adams County the last five years and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Caltholic Church. His wife died in 1943. Surviving of six children: Mrs. Elizabeth Maust at home; John P., Gettysburg, R.D.; Joseph B. Salisbury, PA; T. Sgt Ozias G, with the army in Europe; Wilbur F. at home; M. Sgt Robert L, Miama, Florida; six grandchildren; 11 others and sister, Mrs. Eugene ALTHOFF, Gettysburg, Mrs. Leo ALTHOFF, York; Mrs. Alvin GARLITZ, Burmingham, Md.; Mrs. Thomas MCKENZIE, Grantsville, Md.; Edward, Grantsville, Md.; George, Frostburg, Md.; James, Mt. Savage, Md.; John, Lawrence and Anthony, all of Salisbury, and Sister Mary Veronica, St. Mary's Convent, St. Clair, Pa. Funeral services Wednesday Morning, meeting at the Bender funeral home at 8 o'clock with a high requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Taneytown, conducted by the Rev. Fr. WALKER. Interment in the church cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening after 7 o'clock.

WEIMER, ALFRED J.

Jan. 7, 1882

Oct. 6, 1945

Age 64

Source: Gettysburg Times, Oct. 8, 1945; Transcribed by Betty Smith

Alfred J. WEIMER, 64, Gettysburg R1 died at his home Saturday afternoon at 3:35 from a complication of diseases following an illness of a year. He was a farmer. The deceased was born in Somerset County, a son of the late Ozias and Elizabeth (BREIG) WEIMER. He resided in Adams County the last five years and was a member of St. Frances Xavier Caltholic Church. His wife died in 1943.
Surviving of six children: Mrs. Elizabeth Maust at home; John P., Gettysburg, R.D.; Joseph B. Salisbury, PA; T. Sgt Ozias G, with the army in Europe; Wilbur F. at home; M. Sgt Robert L, Miama, Florida; six grandchildren; 11 others and sister, Mrs. Eugene ALTHOFF, Gettysburg, Mrs. Leo ALTHOFF, York; Mrs. Alvin GARLITZ, Burmingham, Md.; Mrs. Thomas MCKENZIE, Grantsville, Md.; Edward, Grantsville, Md.; George, Frostburg, Md.; James, Mt. Savage, Md.; John, Lawrence and Anthony, all of Salisbury, and Sister Mary Veronica, St. Mary's Convent, St. Clair, Pa.
Funeral services Wednesday Morning, meeting at the Bender funeral home at 8 o'clock with a high requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Taneytown, conducted by the Rev. Fr. WALKER. Interment in the church cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening after 7 o'clock.

WEIMER, MARTIN	1805	December 21, 1895	Age 90
Source: Meyersdale Commercial, 2 Jan. 1896; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
WEIMER, Martin, died December 21, 1895, at the residence of his son-in-law, Oliver Peterson, in Jenner Township, aged 90 years. Martin WEIMER was born in Elk Lick township in the year 1805. His father's name was Martin WEIMER, as was also that of his grandfather. The latter was one of the early pioneer settlers of Elk Lick township, having come there from Cecil County, Maryland, very soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, in which he had taken a part, having been present at the taking of Yorktown. He was of German birth; was a shoemaker by trade, but became a farmer and made the first improvements on what has since been known as the Henry GLOTFELTY farm, one mile south of Salisbury. The deceased was a tanner by trade and all of his long life was spent in Somerset county, principally at Salisbury, Meyersdale, Berlin and in later years in Jenner township. His wife died many years ago, since which time he has made his home with one of his daughters. One son and several daughters survive him. His youngest son, George W. WEIMER, was a member of Co. A. 10th Pa. Reserves and died in Richmond, Va., of wounds received at the battle of Charles City Cross Roads in 1862. Interment was made in the Lutheran grave yard in Jennertown, the services being conducted by Rev. G. W. Crist, pastor of the Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member.

WEIMER, MARTIN

1805

December 21, 1895

Age 90

Source: Meyersdale Commercial, 2 Jan. 1896; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

WEIMER, Martin, died December 21, 1895, at the residence of his son-in-law, Oliver Peterson, in Jenner Township, aged 90 years. Martin WEIMER was born in Elk Lick township in the year 1805. His father's name was Martin WEIMER, as was also that of his grandfather. The latter was one of the early pioneer settlers of Elk Lick township, having come there from Cecil County, Maryland, very soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, in which he had taken a part, having been present at the taking of Yorktown. He was of German birth; was a shoemaker by trade, but became a farmer and made the first improvements on what has since been known as the Henry GLOTFELTY farm, one mile south of Salisbury. The deceased was a tanner by trade and all of his long life was spent in Somerset county, principally at Salisbury, Meyersdale, Berlin and in later years in Jenner township. His wife died many years ago, since which time he has made his home with one of his daughters. One son and several daughters survive him. His youngest son, George W. WEIMER, was a member of Co. A. 10th Pa. Reserves and died in Richmond, Va., of wounds received at the battle of Charles City Cross Roads in 1862. Interment was made in the Lutheran grave yard in Jennertown, the services being conducted by Rev. G. W. Crist, pastor of the Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member.

WEIMER, SAMUEL K.	Sept. 6, 1824	May 7, 1911	Age 86
Source: Meyersdale Republican - May 18, 1911; Transcribed by Gloria Snyder
Samuel K. WEIMER, the eldest son of George WEIMER, was born in Greenville Twp., Sept. 6, 1824, died at the home of his son, Ozias, May 7, 1911, aged 86 yrs., 8 mos. & 1 day. Two brothers & one sister survive him: John of Eglon, W.Va.; Jesse & Sarah of Garrett Co., Md. Young in life he was united in marriage with Miss Drucilla Ann MCKENZIE, who died 23 yrs. ago. To this union the following children were born: Ozias of Greenville Twp; John, Simon, Noah & Mahala, Mrs. GARLETZ, all of Grand Junction, Colorado; Jesse of Kingfisher, Okla.; Eliza, Mrs. Rosenberger; Henrietta, Mrs. Hawn, & Norman, of Garrett Co., Md.; Lydia, Mrs. WETMILLER; Harriet & Julia preceded him to the spirit world. Seventy-three grandchildren & about 64 gt.-grandchildren are living. He was married the second time to Mrs. HOENSHELL, who died about 8 yrs. ago. Since that time he has been living with his children & grandchildren. His entire life was spent near the place of his birth. He was a prosperous tiller of the soil; a life-long & faithful member of the Church of the Brethren; a kind father; true friend & neighbor; an honest & upright citizen. The funeral was held May 10 at the Hochstetler church at 2 p.m.; interment in the Hochstetler cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Elders LINT & HOCHSTETLER. The pall-bearers (all brothers) were his grandsons, Alfred, John, Lawrence, Bernard, George & James WEIMER.

WEIMER, SAMUEL K.

Sept. 6, 1824

May 7, 1911

Age 86

Source: Meyersdale Republican - May 18, 1911; Transcribed by Gloria Snyder

Samuel K. WEIMER, the eldest son of George WEIMER, was born in Greenville Twp., Sept. 6, 1824, died at the home of his son, Ozias, May 7, 1911, aged 86 yrs., 8 mos. & 1 day. Two brothers & one sister survive him: John of Eglon, W.Va.; Jesse & Sarah of Garrett Co., Md. Young in life he was united in marriage with Miss Drucilla Ann MCKENZIE, who died 23 yrs. ago. To this union the following children were born: Ozias of Greenville Twp; John, Simon, Noah & Mahala, Mrs. GARLETZ, all of Grand Junction, Colorado; Jesse of Kingfisher, Okla.; Eliza, Mrs. Rosenberger; Henrietta, Mrs. Hawn, & Norman, of Garrett Co., Md.; Lydia, Mrs. WETMILLER; Harriet & Julia preceded him to the spirit world. Seventy-three grandchildren & about 64 gt.-grandchildren are living. He was married the second time to Mrs. HOENSHELL, who died about 8 yrs. ago. Since that time he has been living with his children & grandchildren. His entire life was spent near the place of his birth. He was a prosperous tiller of the soil; a life-long & faithful member of the Church of the Brethren; a kind father; true friend & neighbor; an honest & upright citizen. The funeral was held May 10 at the Hochstetler church at 2 p.m.; interment in the Hochstetler cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Elders LINT & HOCHSTETLER. The pall-bearers (all brothers) were his grandsons, Alfred, John, Lawrence, Bernard, George & James WEIMER.

WEIMER, SIMON P.	Aug. 14, 1852	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. 481-2. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Simon P. WEIMER, of Rockwood, is a grandson of Henry WEIMER, who in early life was a schoolmaster and later was engaged in shoemaking. His wife was ______ STAHL. Henry WEIMER died in 1881 in Cambria county. Jeremiah WEIMER, son of Henry and ______ (Stahl) WEIMER, was born December, 1827, in Brothers Valley township, and in 1853 moved to Milford township, settling on the George PHILLIPI farm. He had received a common school education and possessed a knowledge of the carpenter's trade, which he followed in connection with farming. His political affiliations were with the Republicans. He was one of the founders of the Lutheran church of New Centerville. Mr. WEIMER married Elizabeth, born in 1826 in Middle Creek township, near Barron's church, daughter of George Barron, a farmer, who was a Republican in politics and a Lutheran in religious belief. Mr. and Mrs. WEIMER were the parents of the following children: Austin, deceased; Simon P., see forward; Calvin B., of Los Angeles, California; Cora G., of Connellsville; Jeremiah A., merchant at Friedens, Pennsylvania; and Marcellus, deceased. Mr. WEIMER died September 1883, and his wife passed away in 1889. She was a member of the same church as her husband. Simon P. WEIMER, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (BARRON) WEIMER, was born August 14, 1852, at Berkley's Mills, Somerset county, and received a common school education. His occupation in life has been that of a farmer and stock-raiser. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Weimer married, March 4, 1875, Mary K. COUNTRYMAN, and two children have been born to them: Nora G., born October 24, 1878, in Milford township, died January 10, 1890; and Edward J., born May 17, 1883, in Milford township. At the age of fifteen he went to learn the carpenter's trade and three years later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. In the spring of 1905 his father accepted him as a partner in the management of the farm, and he has since given his attention to agriculture. His boyhood was marked by a noteworthy incident. Having accidentally fallen into Glade Run, which flows through his father's farm and was at that time somewhat swollen, his life was saved by a faithful dog, who plunged into the stream and brought him safe to shore, afterward returning for the boy's hat, which had been left floating in the water. It is not difficult to imagine the feelings of affection with which the dog was ever after regarded by the lad whose life he had saved. Mrs. WEIMER is a daughter of Jacob B. and Lydia (SHAULIS) COUNTRYMAN, the latter the daughter of David SHAULIS. Mr. Countryman's early years were spent in teaching and later he became a farmer. He served one term as high sheriff of Somerset County.

WEIMER, SIMON P.

Aug. 14, 1852

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. 481-2. Transcribed by Candace Roth.

Simon P. WEIMER, of Rockwood, is a grandson of Henry WEIMER, who in early life was a schoolmaster and later was engaged in shoemaking. His wife was ______ STAHL. Henry WEIMER died in 1881 in Cambria county.
Jeremiah WEIMER, son of Henry and ______ (Stahl) WEIMER, was born December, 1827, in Brothers Valley township, and in 1853 moved to Milford township, settling on the George PHILLIPI farm. He had received a common school education and possessed a knowledge of the carpenter's trade, which he followed in connection with farming. His political affiliations were with the Republicans. He was one of the founders of the Lutheran church of New Centerville.
Mr. WEIMER married Elizabeth, born in 1826 in Middle Creek township, near Barron's church, daughter of George Barron, a farmer, who was a Republican in politics and a Lutheran in religious belief. Mr. and Mrs. WEIMER were the parents of the following children: Austin, deceased; Simon P., see forward; Calvin B., of Los Angeles, California; Cora G., of Connellsville; Jeremiah A., merchant at Friedens, Pennsylvania; and Marcellus, deceased. Mr. WEIMER died September 1883, and his wife passed away in 1889. She was a member of the same church as her husband.
Simon P. WEIMER, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (BARRON) WEIMER, was born August 14, 1852, at Berkley's Mills, Somerset county, and received a common school education. His occupation in life has been that of a farmer and stock-raiser. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran church. Mr. Weimer married, March 4, 1875, Mary K. COUNTRYMAN, and two children have been born to them: Nora G., born October 24, 1878, in Milford township, died January 10, 1890; and Edward J., born May 17, 1883, in Milford township. At the age of fifteen he went to learn the carpenter's trade and three years later engaged in business as a contractor and builder. In the spring of 1905 his father accepted him as a partner in the management of the farm, and he has since given his attention to agriculture. His boyhood was marked by a noteworthy incident. Having accidentally fallen into Glade Run, which flows through his father's farm and was at that time somewhat swollen, his life was saved by a faithful dog, who plunged into the stream and brought him safe to shore, afterward returning for the boy's hat, which had been left floating in the water. It is not difficult to imagine the feelings of affection with which the dog was ever after regarded by the lad whose life he had saved.
Mrs. WEIMER is a daughter of Jacob B. and Lydia (SHAULIS) COUNTRYMAN, the latter the daughter of David SHAULIS. Mr. Countryman's early years were spent in teaching and later he became a farmer. He served one term as high sheriff of Somerset County.

WRIGHT, JOHN M.	May 23, 1855	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. 433-5. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
John Miller WRIGHT, a prosperous farmer and business man of Salisbury, is a son of John WRIGHT, one of the old veterans of the freighting and stage coach days on the National road from Baltimore west, familiarly known as the "Old Pike," and grandson of James Wright, a farmer of Somerset county, who died at an extremely old age. James WRIGHT reared a large family, who mostly became farmers and farmers' wives and lived, in nearly every instance, to a very old age. His children were: John, see forward; Nancy, James, Rachel, Veach, Susan, Betsey, Jerry, Samuel and Martha. John WRIGHT was born September, 1808, on the home farm near Confluence, Somerset county. He received such education as the times and place afforded, and until reaching his majority was an assistant of his father in farm labor. He taught for a time in the schools during the winter months. The National road or "pike" at that time offered the best opening for employment for men and teams, and young Wright was soon engaged as a freighter, driving the great teams with their heavy loads of freight from Baltimore west to Cumberland and Wheeling. This occupation he followed for several years, after which he abandoned the road and became clerk of the old Howard House in Baltimore. Here, in 1836, he met and married Rebecca Stout, a young lady from Philadelphia. The young couple removed to Maryland, where John began again the life of a farmer, and for forty-five years thereafter in Maryland and Pennsylvania this was his principal business. For the last thirty-two years he cultivated a farm near Salisbury, and for twenty-three years of this period his residence was in Salisbury. The town of Boynton is part of the old farm. While living in town Mr. Wright worked the farm and also conducted a general teaming business. He was one of the supervisors of the township. For the last thirty years of his life he was a member of the German Baptist church. In politics he was a Democrat. The children of John and Rebecca (STOUT) WRIGHT are: Mary (Mrs. Alfred YEAST), Sarah (Mrs. Alexander RECKNER), Cynthia (Mrs. John KOONTZ), Charles, a farmer and lumberman of Greenville township; Elizabeth (Mrs. Silas WAGNER), Germanus, a farmer of Greenville township; Rebecca (Mrs. Joseph WAGNER), John MILLER, see forward; Abigail, died in infancy; Ruhamah (Mrs. Headley HOE), who with her husband and family were sufferers in the great fire of 1906 that destroyed San Francisco, their home; Martha (Mrs. Augustus WINTERS). John WRIGHT died in 1901, after a long and busy life, having attained the great age of ninety-three. He was an exceedingly vigorous and active man until three years previous to his death, when he was disabled by a fall. His wife, Rebecca (STOUT) WRIGHT, died aged eighty-five. John Miller WRIGHT was born on a farm lying along the National pike near Grantsville, Maryland, May 23, 1855. He attended the public schools until fifteen years old, and worked on his father's farm until attaining his majority. Until 1876 he worked at farming in Frostburg, Maryland, and then went west and located in Marshall county, Iowa, where he remained three years. Returning to Pennsylvania, he worked at mining for two years, and in 1883 married and moved on a farm in Greenville. In 1885 he purchased a large farm near Salisbury, on a portion of which purchase he still resides. Mr. WRIGHT is also interested in other lines of business besides his land dealings, which have been many and varied. He holds one-third interest in the First National Bank of Boswell, Pennsylvania, of which he is a director. His latest undertaking is in connection with the Pennsylvania & Maryland Street Railway Company, of which he is a director and assistant general manager. He is in charge of the construction now going on between Salisbury and Meyersdale. The plans include the extension of the road in both ways, ultimately connecting Frostburg, Maryland, with Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Mr. WRIGHT has never accepted public office. He is a member of the Reformed church of Salisbury. Mr. WRIGHT's life has been an active and an arduous one. The success he has attained is all his own, as he has fought the battle of life almost alone, unaided by inherited wealth save that of an indomitable spirit, a stout heart and a sound body bequeathed to him by his farmer ancestors. Mr. WRIGHT married, March 22, 1883, Christena, born 1856, daughter of Henry REMBOLD, a farmer of Greenville township, and four children have been born to them, namely: Cynthia, born July 26, 1887, a student at the California State Normal School; Edith, who died at the age of ten years; Grace, born September 23, 1893; Harvey, born September 24, 1900.

WRIGHT, JOHN M.

May 23, 1855

Died Unknown

Age Unknown

John Miller WRIGHT, a prosperous farmer and business man of Salisbury, is a son of John WRIGHT, one of the old veterans of the freighting and stage coach days on the National road from Baltimore west, familiarly known as the "Old Pike," and grandson of James Wright, a farmer of Somerset county, who died at an extremely old age. James WRIGHT reared a large family, who mostly became farmers and farmers' wives and lived, in nearly every instance, to a very old age. His children were: John, see forward; Nancy, James, Rachel, Veach, Susan, Betsey, Jerry, Samuel and Martha.
John WRIGHT was born September, 1808, on the home farm near Confluence, Somerset county. He received such education as the times and place afforded, and until reaching his majority was an assistant of his father in farm labor. He taught for a time in the schools during the winter months. The National road or "pike" at that time offered the best opening for employment for men and teams, and young Wright was soon engaged as a freighter, driving the great teams with their heavy loads of freight from Baltimore west to Cumberland and Wheeling. This occupation he followed for several years, after which he abandoned the road and became clerk of the old Howard House in Baltimore. Here, in 1836, he met and married Rebecca Stout, a young lady from Philadelphia. The young couple removed to Maryland, where John began again the life of a farmer, and for forty-five years thereafter in Maryland and Pennsylvania this was his principal business. For the last thirty-two years he cultivated a farm near Salisbury, and for twenty-three years of this period his residence was in Salisbury. The town of Boynton is part of the old farm. While living in town Mr. Wright worked the farm and also conducted a general teaming business. He was one of the supervisors of the township. For the last thirty years of his life he was a member of the German Baptist church. In politics he was a Democrat.
The children of John and Rebecca (STOUT) WRIGHT are: Mary (Mrs. Alfred YEAST), Sarah (Mrs. Alexander RECKNER), Cynthia (Mrs. John KOONTZ), Charles, a farmer and lumberman of Greenville township; Elizabeth (Mrs. Silas WAGNER), Germanus, a farmer of Greenville township; Rebecca (Mrs. Joseph WAGNER), John MILLER, see forward; Abigail, died in infancy; Ruhamah (Mrs. Headley HOE), who with her husband and family were sufferers in the great fire of 1906 that destroyed San Francisco, their home; Martha (Mrs. Augustus WINTERS). John WRIGHT died in 1901, after a long and busy life, having attained the great age of ninety-three. He was an exceedingly vigorous and active man until three years previous to his death, when he was disabled by a fall. His wife, Rebecca (STOUT) WRIGHT, died aged eighty-five.
John Miller WRIGHT was born on a farm lying along the National pike near Grantsville, Maryland, May 23, 1855. He attended the public schools until fifteen years old, and worked on his father's farm until attaining his majority. Until 1876 he worked at farming in Frostburg, Maryland, and then went west and located in Marshall county, Iowa, where he remained three years. Returning to Pennsylvania, he worked at mining for two years, and in 1883 married and moved on a farm in Greenville. In 1885 he purchased a large farm near Salisbury, on a portion of which purchase he still resides. Mr. WRIGHT is also interested in other lines of business besides his land dealings, which have been many and varied. He holds one-third interest in the First National Bank of Boswell, Pennsylvania, of which he is a director. His latest undertaking is in connection with the Pennsylvania & Maryland Street Railway Company, of which he is a director and assistant general manager. He is in charge of the construction now going on between Salisbury and Meyersdale. The plans include the extension of the road in both ways, ultimately connecting Frostburg, Maryland, with Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Mr. WRIGHT has never accepted public office. He is a member of the Reformed church of Salisbury. Mr. WRIGHT's life has been an active and an arduous one. The success he has attained is all his own, as he has fought the battle of life almost alone, unaided by inherited wealth save that of an indomitable spirit, a stout heart and a sound body bequeathed to him by his farmer ancestors.
Mr. WRIGHT married, March 22, 1883, Christena, born 1856, daughter of Henry REMBOLD, a farmer of Greenville township, and four children have been born to them, namely: Cynthia, born July 26, 1887, a student at the California State Normal School; Edith, who died at the age of ten years; Grace, born September 23, 1893; Harvey, born September 24, 1900.

YODER, SAMUEL B.	May 15, 1843	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, pgs. 116-121. Transcribed by Candace Roth.
Samuel B. YODER of Berlin is a representative of a family which was founded in Pa. by Christian YODER, a native of Switzerland, who emigrated about 1745 to the province of Penn and settled in Berks county. In the spring of 1776 he removed with his family to Bedford, now Somerset county, where he had previously bought a large tract of timber land situated where Pugh now stands, about seven miles east of Somerset, in Stony Creek Township. The deed for this property was dated October 9, 1775, the consideration named therein being $968. There were no roads and the nearest neighbor was five miles distant. There was a small clearing where Christian erected a log house and barn, a picture of which is owned by his great-grandson, Samuel B. YODER. He then began his battle with the wilderness, wild beasts and occasional Indians. Field after field was cleared and cultivated, until he had one of the largest and best farms in the county. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Christian YODER married, in Berks County, Barbara HOOLEY, and they were the parents of 15 children, namely: Fanny, born in 1753; Barbara, 1756; Christian, 1758; Jacob, 1760; David, 1763; Yost, 1765; Jonathan, 1766; Magdalena, 1769; John, of whom later; Elizabeth, 1774; Solomon 1776; Gertrude, 1778; Jephthah and Esther [twins], 1780; and Henry, 1782. Mrs. YODER died March 6, 1812, at an advanced age, and Mr. YODER expired Nov. 20, 1816, being then about 90 years old. Nearly all their children settled in the immediate neighborhood and founded a community known as the YODER settlement. They all reared large families and lived to advanced ages, and the YODER settlement was, at that early period, the best cultivated and most prosperous section of the county. John YODER, son of Christian and Barbara (HOOLEY) YODER, was born February 8, 1772, in Berks County, and was four years old when his parents came to Somerset County. Until his marriage he assisted in clearing the farm, which was then sold to him by his father, the deed being dated July 13, 1796, and the consideration being $1,429.44. In addition to the homestead he acquired a large tract in Cambria County, where the city of Johnstown now stands. This was divided into four farms, which were afterward owned by four of his children, one of these farms being the site of Grand View Cemetery, where 1,620 victims of the Johnstown Flood are now buried. Part of this tract is now Yoder Township, having been named in honor of the family. John YODER was a Whig and a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. John YODER married, in 1796, Barbara YODER, to whom he was in no degree related, and their children were: Salome, wife of John MILLER, had ten children, died May 21, 1877, aged eighty. Jonas, married Sarah SCHROCK, had nine children, accidentally killed June 15, 1860, aged 62. Moses walked from Pennsylvania through the wilderness to Canada and settled on a tract of timberland 20 miles north of Toronto. He died in Canada, March 26, 1880, at the age of 80. Daniel, married Kate KAUFMAN, had four children, died June 24, 1879. Samuel, married Elizabeth LEHMAN, had nine children, died April 8, 1872, aged 68. Gertrude, wife of Henry HERSHBERGER, had seven children, died May 11, 1880, aged 75. David, married Sarah LEHMAN, had seven children, died January 8, 1856, aged 50. Fanny, wife of Michael SCHROCK, had three children, died October 23, 1890, aged 83. Elizabeth, wife of Samuel KAUFMAN, had 13 children, died May 16, 1865, aged 43. Joshua, at 22 went to Canada, engaged in McKenzie rebellion, and on defeat of the rebels fled through the forest to Niagara River, where he crossed to New York. Thence he went to Ohio and later to Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, where he took up and patented a large tract of timberland, which he cleared and on which he made his home. He married, Maria STUMP, had six children, and died March 28, 1867. Abner taught in the schools and was a preacher of the Amish Church, noted as an eloquent speaker and an able writer, the most gifted and intellectual member of the family. He married Fanny SCHROCK, had eleven children, and died December 12, 1883, at the age of 70. Barbara died in childhood. Benedict (of whom later). Lena died in childhood. The mother of these children died December 1, 1856, at the age of 81. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Mr. YODER, the father, died October 4, 1860, having lived 84 years on the homestead, and leaving behind him the memory of a religious and conscientious man. David YODER, mentioned above, was the father of a son, Tobias YODER, who served in the Union army during the Civil war. He participated in the fight at Charles City Cross Roads, where he was shot three times through the body and had his shoulder shattered by a charge of buckshot. After lying three days on the battlefield he was found by the enemy, taken to Libby prison and shortly afterward released on parole. He finally found his way into the Union lines, recovered and re-enlisted. Moses YODER, his brother, served in the Fifty-fourth Regiment, Pa. Volunteers. His son, John YODER, served in the Fifty-fourth Regiment and died in a field hospital. Jonas YODER, son of Samuel, brother of David, served in the Thirty-third Regiment, Pa. Volunteers. Benedict YODER, son of John and Barbara (YODER) YODER, was born August 20, 1817, in Stony Creek Township, and until his marriage worked for his father. He then bought a tract of timberland two miles west of the homestead and began wresting a farm from the forest. On the night of May 9, 1853, the home he had built caught fire and burned to the ground, no property being saved and the family barely escaping with their lives. Four of the boys, small though they were, saved themselves by jumping from the second-story windows. Mr. YODER at once began rebuilding and erected the residence which still stands on the farm in which he makes his home. He has always been an ardent Republican and is a member of the Amish Church. Mr. YODER married, April 24, 1842, Sarah MILLER, and their children are: Samuel B., of whom later; Daniel, born May 2, 1845, farmer and merchant in Kansas, married Maggie YUTZY, Feb., 1870, and has two children; Cornelius C., born Sept. 21, 1846, educated in common and normal schools of Somerset County and in Iowa State University; taught four years and then moved to Amish, Iowa, where he engaged in mercantile business; postmaster since 1871 and director in Wallman Savings Bank. He married Sept. 7, 1873, Margaret PALMER, and they have one child. John M., born November 22, 1847, was a farmer and was killed by a train in Iowa City, Iowa, January 5, 1894. He was a well-educated man and had collected material for much of the family history. Mary born Nov. 21, 1849, at home. Simon T., born May 3, 1851, educated in common and normal schools, and at the age of 16 began teaching in the schools of Pa., later removing to Iowa and becoming an instructor in the schools of that state. For ten years he was a merchant in Iowa City, Iowa, and for three years in Haddam, Kansas, where he was postmaster and editor of the 'Haddam Clipper.' He is now cashier of a bank in Washington, Kansas, where for six years he held the office of county clerk. He married Hattie E. RHOADES, who died Nov. 23, 1884, leaving four children. Joseph H., born September 6, 1852, taught in Iowa schools; merchant and postmaster at Haddam; now merchant at Washington, Kansas. He married Tina SHAFT and has two children. Sarah, born March 12, 1854, widow of Valentine LEHMAN, lives in Brothers Valley Township, has eight children. Nancy A. born May 1, 1856, wife of Hiram RHOADES, of McPherson, Kansas; Gertrude born December 9, 1857, at home; Ezra, merchant of Sharon Center, Iowa, postmaster for the last 15 years; married Jennie BOWMAN and has two sons; Kate A., born April 13, 1862, wife of N. E. MOSTOLLER, living on the homestead; Florence M., born May 4, 1869, wife of George MOSTOLLER, of Lister (sic Listie?), has one child. A daughter, who died at the age of two weeks, was the only member of the family who failed to reach maturity. Mrs. YODER, the mother of the family, died May 30, 1900, in the 76th year of her age, having been born Nov. 20, 1824. She was a member of the Amish Church and for 58 years was a devoted wife and mother. Benedict YODER, now in his 89th year, has never had a day's illness and is as sound and active mentally, as physically, his prolonged vigor being, no doubt, the result of his habits of temperance and healthful toil. Samuel B. YODER, son of Benedict and Sarah (MILLER) YODER, was born May 15, 1843, in Stony Creek Township, and received his education in the Schrock school. He worked for his father until 1862, when he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment, Pa. Volunteers. He was with his regiment in all its battles until July 1, 1863, when he received at Gettysburg two severe gunshot wounds, one passing through the left arm and the other through the right breast, penetrating the lung and paralyzing the right arm. For six months he lay in the hospital, and in 1864 was honorably discharged from the service. He has no use of his right hand and arm, but has learned to use the left with perfect dexterity. After his return from the war he married, purchased a farm of 100 acres, and, as well as his weakened condition would allow, directed the agricultural labors for 13 years. At the end of that time, in consequence of ill health, he sold the property, and after taking two years for recuperation obtained a position as salesman for the Susquehanna Fertilizer Company, selling to the farmers of Somerset and part of Cambria County. This position he retained twelve years and in 1894 was appointed postmaster of Pugh, where he conducted a grocery store in connection with the post office. The property of 20 acres on which he now lives was purchased in 1883, and he has built thereon a pleasant home and made other improvements. January 14, 1905, he resigned the office of postmaster. For three years he served as assessor of Stony Creek Township, and for the same length of time was jury commissioner of Somerset County. He belongs to Post No. 210, G.A.R., of Somerset, and is a Republican in politics. He and his wife are members of the Mennonite Church. Mr. YODER married, June 8, 1865, Catharine MUMMAU, and they have been the parents of the following children: Lizzie, born January 15, 1866, married, July 1, 1886; Alexander Hunter of Shanksville has four children: Mabel, Nannie, Kate and Morton; Sadie, born March 2, 1869, married, December 6, 1888; E. L. Coleman of Shanksville; Margaret, born December 13, 1871, died October 29, 1882; Harvey G., born October 12, 1874, farmer, living with his father, married June 27, 1895; Emma WALKER, who had two children, Fred W., born October 3, 1895, and Russell S., December 16, 1899. After the death of his wife he married, June 5, 1902, Abbie MILLER. John H., born January 25, 1879, died October 25, 1882. Annie K., born March 11, 1881, died October 27, 1882. Mrs. YODER is a daughter of Jacob MUMMAU, who was born in 1814, and married October 1, 1837, Elizabeth MILLER, born August 17, 1819. The following were their children: Edward; Annie; John, killed in one of the battles of the Civil war; Maria; Catharine, born May 15, 1843, educated at Glade school, wife of Samuel B. YODER; Caroline; and Sarah. Jacob MUMMAU died February 2, 1887, and the death of his widow occurred October 23, 1889.

YODER, SAMUEL B.

May 15, 1843

Death Date Unknown

Age Unknown

Samuel B. YODER of Berlin is a representative of a family which was founded in Pa. by Christian YODER, a native of Switzerland, who emigrated about 1745 to the province of Penn and settled in Berks county. In the spring of 1776 he removed with his family to Bedford, now Somerset county, where he had previously bought a large tract of timber land situated where Pugh now stands, about seven miles east of Somerset, in Stony Creek Township. The deed for this property was dated October 9, 1775, the consideration named therein being $968. There were no roads and the nearest neighbor was five miles distant. There was a small clearing where Christian erected a log house and barn, a picture of which is owned by his great-grandson, Samuel B. YODER. He then began his battle with the wilderness, wild beasts and occasional Indians. Field after field was cleared and cultivated, until he had one of the largest and best farms in the county. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church.
Christian YODER married, in Berks County, Barbara HOOLEY, and they were the parents of 15 children, namely: Fanny, born in 1753; Barbara, 1756; Christian, 1758; Jacob, 1760; David, 1763; Yost, 1765; Jonathan, 1766; Magdalena, 1769; John, of whom later; Elizabeth, 1774; Solomon 1776; Gertrude, 1778; Jephthah and Esther [twins], 1780; and Henry, 1782. Mrs. YODER died March 6, 1812, at an advanced age, and Mr. YODER expired Nov. 20, 1816, being then about 90 years old. Nearly all their children settled in the immediate neighborhood and founded a community known as the YODER settlement. They all reared large families and lived to advanced ages, and the YODER settlement was, at that early period, the best cultivated and most prosperous section of the county.
John YODER, son of Christian and Barbara (HOOLEY) YODER, was born February 8, 1772, in Berks County, and was four years old when his parents came to Somerset County. Until his marriage he assisted in clearing the farm, which was then sold to him by his father, the deed being dated July 13, 1796, and the consideration being $1,429.44. In addition to the homestead he acquired a large tract in Cambria County, where the city of Johnstown now stands. This was divided into four farms, which were afterward owned by four of his children, one of these farms being the site of Grand View Cemetery, where 1,620 victims of the Johnstown Flood are now buried. Part of this tract is now Yoder Township, having been named in honor of the family. John YODER was a Whig and a member of the Amish Mennonite Church.
John YODER married, in 1796, Barbara YODER, to whom he was in no degree related, and their children were: Salome, wife of John MILLER, had ten children, died May 21, 1877, aged eighty. Jonas, married Sarah SCHROCK, had nine children, accidentally killed June 15, 1860, aged 62. Moses walked from Pennsylvania through the wilderness to Canada and settled on a tract of timberland 20 miles north of Toronto. He died in Canada, March 26, 1880, at the age of 80. Daniel, married Kate KAUFMAN, had four children, died June 24, 1879. Samuel, married Elizabeth LEHMAN, had nine children, died April 8, 1872, aged 68. Gertrude, wife of Henry HERSHBERGER, had seven children, died May 11, 1880, aged 75. David, married Sarah LEHMAN, had seven children, died January 8, 1856, aged 50. Fanny, wife of Michael SCHROCK, had three children, died October 23, 1890, aged 83. Elizabeth, wife of Samuel KAUFMAN, had 13 children, died May 16, 1865, aged 43. Joshua, at 22 went to Canada, engaged in McKenzie rebellion, and on defeat of the rebels fled through the forest to Niagara River, where he crossed to New York. Thence he went to Ohio and later to Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, where he took up and patented a large tract of timberland, which he cleared and on which he made his home. He married, Maria STUMP, had six children, and died March 28, 1867. Abner taught in the schools and was a preacher of the Amish Church, noted as an eloquent speaker and an able writer, the most gifted and intellectual member of the family. He married Fanny SCHROCK, had eleven children, and died December 12, 1883, at the age of 70. Barbara died in childhood. Benedict (of whom later). Lena died in childhood. The mother of these children died December 1, 1856, at the age of 81. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Mr. YODER, the father, died October 4, 1860, having lived 84 years on the homestead, and leaving behind him the memory of a religious and conscientious man.
David YODER, mentioned above, was the father of a son, Tobias YODER, who served in the Union army during the Civil war. He participated in the fight at Charles City Cross Roads, where he was shot three times through the body and had his shoulder shattered by a charge of buckshot. After lying three days on the battlefield he was found by the enemy, taken to Libby prison and shortly afterward released on parole. He finally found his way into the Union lines, recovered and re-enlisted. Moses YODER, his brother, served in the Fifty-fourth Regiment, Pa. Volunteers. His son, John YODER, served in the Fifty-fourth Regiment and died in a field hospital. Jonas YODER, son of Samuel, brother of David, served in the Thirty-third Regiment, Pa. Volunteers.
Benedict YODER, son of John and Barbara (YODER) YODER, was born August 20, 1817, in Stony Creek Township, and until his marriage worked for his father. He then bought a tract of timberland two miles west of the homestead and began wresting a farm from the forest. On the night of May 9, 1853, the home he had built caught fire and burned to the ground, no property being saved and the family barely escaping with their lives. Four of the boys, small though they were, saved themselves by jumping from the second-story windows. Mr. YODER at once began rebuilding and erected the residence which still stands on the farm in which he makes his home. He has always been an ardent Republican and is a member of the Amish Church.
Mr. YODER married, April 24, 1842, Sarah MILLER, and their children are: Samuel B., of whom later; Daniel, born May 2, 1845, farmer and merchant in Kansas, married Maggie YUTZY, Feb., 1870, and has two children; Cornelius C., born Sept. 21, 1846, educated in common and normal schools of Somerset County and in Iowa State University; taught four years and then moved to Amish, Iowa, where he engaged in mercantile business; postmaster since 1871 and director in Wallman Savings Bank. He married Sept. 7, 1873, Margaret PALMER, and they have one child. John M., born November 22, 1847, was a farmer and was killed by a train in Iowa City, Iowa, January 5, 1894. He was a well-educated man and had collected material for much of the family history. Mary born Nov. 21, 1849, at home. Simon T., born May 3, 1851, educated in common and normal schools, and at the age of 16 began teaching in the schools of Pa., later removing to Iowa and becoming an instructor in the schools of that state. For ten years he was a merchant in Iowa City, Iowa, and for three years in Haddam, Kansas, where he was postmaster and editor of the 'Haddam Clipper.' He is now cashier of a bank in Washington, Kansas, where for six years he held the office of county clerk. He married Hattie E. RHOADES, who died Nov. 23, 1884, leaving four children. Joseph H., born September 6, 1852, taught in Iowa schools; merchant and postmaster at Haddam; now merchant at Washington, Kansas. He married Tina SHAFT and has two children. Sarah, born March 12, 1854, widow of Valentine LEHMAN, lives in Brothers Valley Township, has eight children. Nancy A. born May 1, 1856, wife of Hiram RHOADES, of McPherson, Kansas; Gertrude born December 9, 1857, at home; Ezra, merchant of Sharon Center, Iowa, postmaster for the last 15 years; married Jennie BOWMAN and has two sons; Kate A., born April 13, 1862, wife of N. E. MOSTOLLER, living on the homestead; Florence M., born May 4, 1869, wife of George MOSTOLLER, of Lister (sic Listie?), has one child. A daughter, who died at the age of two weeks, was the only member of the family who failed to reach maturity.
Mrs. YODER, the mother of the family, died May 30, 1900, in the 76th year of her age, having been born Nov. 20, 1824. She was a member of the Amish Church and for 58 years was a devoted wife and mother. Benedict YODER, now in his 89th year, has never had a day's illness and is as sound and active mentally, as physically, his prolonged vigor being, no doubt, the result of his habits of temperance and healthful toil.
Samuel B. YODER, son of Benedict and Sarah (MILLER) YODER, was born May 15, 1843, in Stony Creek Township, and received his education in the Schrock school. He worked for his father until 1862, when he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment, Pa. Volunteers. He was with his regiment in all its battles until July 1, 1863, when he received at Gettysburg two severe gunshot wounds, one passing through the left arm and the other through the right breast, penetrating the lung and paralyzing the right arm. For six months he lay in the hospital, and in 1864 was honorably discharged from the service. He has no use of his right hand and arm, but has learned to use the left with perfect dexterity. After his return from the war he married, purchased a farm of 100 acres, and, as well as his weakened condition would allow, directed the agricultural labors for 13 years. At the end of that time, in consequence of ill health, he sold the property, and after taking two years for recuperation obtained a position as salesman for the Susquehanna Fertilizer Company, selling to the farmers of Somerset and part of Cambria County. This position he retained twelve years and in 1894 was appointed postmaster of Pugh, where he conducted a grocery store in connection with the post office. The property of 20 acres on which he now lives was purchased in 1883, and he has built thereon a pleasant home and made other improvements. January 14, 1905, he resigned the office of postmaster. For three years he served as assessor of Stony Creek Township, and for the same length of time was jury commissioner of Somerset County. He belongs to Post No. 210, G.A.R., of Somerset, and is a Republican in politics. He and his wife are members of the Mennonite Church.
Mr. YODER married, June 8, 1865, Catharine MUMMAU, and they have been the parents of the following children: Lizzie, born January 15, 1866, married, July 1, 1886; Alexander Hunter of Shanksville has four children: Mabel, Nannie, Kate and Morton; Sadie, born March 2, 1869, married, December 6, 1888; E. L. Coleman of Shanksville; Margaret, born December 13, 1871, died October 29, 1882; Harvey G., born October 12, 1874, farmer, living with his father, married June 27, 1895; Emma WALKER, who had two children, Fred W., born October 3, 1895, and Russell S., December 16, 1899. After the death of his wife he married, June 5, 1902, Abbie MILLER. John H., born January 25, 1879, died October 25, 1882. Annie K., born March 11, 1881, died October 27, 1882. Mrs. YODER is a daughter of Jacob MUMMAU, who was born in 1814, and married October 1, 1837, Elizabeth MILLER, born August 17, 1819. The following were their children: Edward; Annie; John, killed in one of the battles of the Civil war; Maria; Catharine, born May 15, 1843, educated at Glade school, wife of Samuel B. YODER; Caroline; and Sarah. Jacob MUMMAU died February 2, 1887, and the death of his widow occurred October 23, 1889.

ZUFALL (SUFALL), JACOB	Circa 1841	Feb. 23, 1911	Age 70
Source: Reich Funeral Home Records Volume 1908-1912; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
Jacob SUFALLl (ZUFALLl), aged 70 years, died at his home in Somerset Thursday morning of a complication of diseases. He is survived by his widow and the following brothers and sisters: John and Aaron, of Somerset; David, of Ligonier; Miss Kate and Mrs. George SAYLOR, of Somerset, and Mrs. Harriet LICHLEITER of Connellsville. Funeral services were held Saturday evening conducted by Rev. Hiram King assisted by Rev. H. E. LEWIS. The remains were taken to White Oak Cemetery in Greenville township, Sunday morning for interment. The G. A. R. post attended the funeral services in a body.

ZUFALL (SUFALL), JACOB

Circa 1841

Feb. 23, 1911

Age 70

Source: Reich Funeral Home Records Volume 1908-1912; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

Jacob SUFALLl (ZUFALLl), aged 70 years, died at his home in Somerset Thursday morning of a complication of diseases. He is survived by his widow and the following brothers and sisters: John and Aaron, of Somerset; David, of Ligonier; Miss Kate and Mrs. George SAYLOR, of Somerset, and Mrs. Harriet LICHLEITER of Connellsville. Funeral services were held Saturday evening conducted by Rev. Hiram King assisted by Rev. H. E. LEWIS. The remains were taken to White Oak Cemetery in Greenville township, Sunday morning for interment. The G. A. R. post attended the funeral services in a body.

ZUFALL, ROSE ANN (LENHART)	March, 1847	Oct. 26, 1915	Age 68
Source: Johnstown Tribune, Oct. 27, 1915, page 17 ; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
Mrs. Rose Ann LENHART ZUFALL, widow at Aaron ZUFALL, died last evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. SHAFER, of Hay Avenue, Eighth Ward, aged 68 years. Mrs. ZUFALL's health had been impaired for a long time. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the SHAFER residence, the services to be in charge of the Rev. Robert D. CLARE, pastor of the First Lutheran Church and the Rev. H. S. RHOADS, pastor of the Moxham Lutheran Church. Burial will be made in the Grandview Cemetery. The deceased was born in Preston County, Va., (now W. Va.) in March, 1847, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin LENHART. She and Aaron ZUFALL were married on the Coleman farm near Somerset soon after the Civil War, in which Mr. Zufall served as a private in one of the companies of the 142nd Regiment, P. V. I. This regiment took part in the first days of battle of Gettysburg was was pretty badly cut up by the Confederate Army. While on his way from Somerset County to Adams County early in July, 1913 to attend the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Mr. ZUFALL became suddenly ill at Mercersburg, Franklin County, and died there. Mrs. ZUFALL is survived by two daughters--Agnes, wife of W. C. SHAFER and Jennie, wife of Harry DAVIS of Somerset. Three children preceded her in death. There are also several brothers and sisters, Oliver LENHART, of Scottdale, Pa.; Nelson, of Garrett, Somerset Co.; Jonas of Meyersdale; Mrs. Harry BUTLER, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Amanda CASTEEL, of Garrett; Mrs. Joseph HALL, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Sarah BURKE, of Uniontown.

ZUFALL, ROSE ANN (LENHART)

March, 1847

Oct. 26, 1915

Age 68

Source: Johnstown Tribune, Oct. 27, 1915, page 17 ; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

Mrs. Rose Ann LENHART ZUFALL, widow at Aaron ZUFALL, died last evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. SHAFER, of Hay Avenue, Eighth Ward, aged 68 years. Mrs. ZUFALL's health had been impaired for a long time. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the SHAFER residence, the services to be in charge of the Rev. Robert D. CLARE, pastor of the First Lutheran Church and the Rev. H. S. RHOADS, pastor of the Moxham Lutheran Church. Burial will be made in the Grandview Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Preston County, Va., (now W. Va.) in March, 1847, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin LENHART. She and Aaron ZUFALL were married on the Coleman farm near Somerset soon after the Civil War, in which Mr. Zufall served as a private in one of the companies of the 142nd Regiment, P. V. I. This regiment took part in the first days of battle of Gettysburg was was pretty badly cut up by the Confederate Army. While on his way from Somerset County to Adams County early in July, 1913 to attend the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Mr. ZUFALL became suddenly ill at Mercersburg, Franklin County, and died there. Mrs. ZUFALL is survived by two daughters--Agnes, wife of W. C. SHAFER and Jennie, wife of Harry DAVIS of Somerset. Three children preceded her in death. There are also several brothers and sisters, Oliver LENHART, of Scottdale, Pa.; Nelson, of Garrett, Somerset Co.; Jonas of Meyersdale; Mrs. Harry BUTLER, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Amanda CASTEEL, of Garrett; Mrs. Joseph HALL, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Sarah BURKE, of Uniontown.

ZUFALL, SARAH (BOWMAN)	Circa 1838	Sept. 12, 1901	Age 63
Source: Welfley Obituary Scrapbook, Vol. 3, p. 90, 1901; Meyersdale Public Library; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
After years of illness and months of acute suffering, this esteemed and highly respected lady passed into the life beyond at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening at the family residence on North Street. Mrs. ZUFALL's maiden name was Sarah BOWMAN and the family resided at Wittenberg; her father was Samuel BOWMAN who owned and conducted a saw mill and who was a prominent lumber dealer of that time. After her marriage to Mr. Jacob Zufall they continued to reside at Wittenberg until about 20 years ago when they located here. She was a member of the Amity Reformed church and as long as her health permitted delighted in doing church duties. Her health for years has been delicate. She spent nearly a year at one time in Philadelphia under the care of a specialist, but the benefit, if any, did not last long. She also spent some months during the past two years with relatives at Colorado Springs and returned rejoicing in improved health. Since then she steadily failed until death came to her relief Tuesday evening. Beside her devoted husband, she leaves an adopted daughter, Margaret, whom she tenderly loved and cared for. Three sisters only survive her: Mrs. John YORTY of Mayfair, Ill., Mrs. W. H. ZUFALL and Mrs. Herman DEAL of town. She was in the 63rd year of her age. Our sympathies are with our comrade in his great loss. His devotion and sacrificing spirit are known of all. Her death is to him a severe blow as well as to the daughter whom their love and affection had made their own. Services will be held at the family home today by Dr. Truxal, her pastor, at 11 a. m. The funeral cortege will start at noon for White Oak cemetery where the body will be interred in the family plot. Peace to her ashes.

ZUFALL, SARAH (BOWMAN)

Circa 1838

Sept. 12, 1901

Age 63

Source: Welfley Obituary Scrapbook, Vol. 3, p. 90, 1901; Meyersdale Public Library; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

After years of illness and months of acute suffering, this esteemed and highly respected lady passed into the life beyond at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening at the family residence on North Street. Mrs. ZUFALL's maiden name was Sarah BOWMAN and the family resided at Wittenberg; her father was Samuel BOWMAN who owned and conducted a saw mill and who was a prominent lumber dealer of that time. After her marriage to Mr. Jacob Zufall they continued to reside at Wittenberg until about 20 years ago when they located here. She was a member of the Amity Reformed church and as long as her health permitted delighted in doing church duties. Her health for years has been delicate. She spent nearly a year at one time in Philadelphia under the care of a specialist, but the benefit, if any, did not last long. She also spent some months during the past two years with relatives at Colorado Springs and returned rejoicing in improved health. Since then she steadily failed until death came to her relief Tuesday evening.
Beside her devoted husband, she leaves an adopted daughter, Margaret, whom she tenderly loved and cared for. Three sisters only survive her: Mrs. John YORTY of Mayfair, Ill., Mrs. W. H. ZUFALL and Mrs. Herman DEAL of town. She was in the 63rd year of her age. Our sympathies are with our comrade in his great loss. His devotion and sacrificing spirit are known of all. Her death is to him a severe blow as well as to the daughter whom their love and affection had made their own.
Services will be held at the family home today by Dr. Truxal, her pastor, at 11 a. m. The funeral cortege will start at noon for White Oak cemetery where the body will be interred in the family plot. Peace to her ashes.

ZUFALL, WILLIAM H.	Dec. 26, 1839	April 28, 1908	Age 68
Source: Welfley Obituary Scrapbooks, Vol. 6, p. 82, 1908; Meyersdale Public Library; Transcribed by Beverly Domer
Death, sudden and unlooked for, came to this well-known, popular and universally respected gentleman at 3:00 Tuesday morning, April 28, at his home on Main Street. He had been around all day Monday and died probably from the effects of heart failure. The town relatives of the family were summoned about midnight and all were present, grouped around his bed when the summons came. He was born in Jenner township December 26, 1839, and was therefore 68 years, 4 months and 2 days old. He received his education in the common schools of the day and when he arrived at manhood's estate married Miss Mary BOWMAN in 1865 at Wellersburg then an important town in the county. Eight children were born to this union of whom Grant and Agnes, (Mrs. Prof. CAMPBELL) are dead. The survivors are Mrs. A. J. KELLEY, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dr. S. J. ZUFALL of Mechanicsburg, the Misses Clara, Nell and Lena and Stanley at home. Mrs. ZUFALL also survives him who ever made for him and the children an ideal home. He is also survived by his brother Jacob of Somerset and several other brothers, as well as two sisters. The family have resided here since 1871 and are among the best known and popular of our people. Mr. ZUFALL was a man of fine stature and the possessor of sound judgment and strong, good sense. For many years he followed lumbering both as an employe and as an employer. No man in the county had a better knowledge of timber land. After he had gone over a tract and submitted his figures, they held and though he was several times followed up by professed experts, his judgment of the value of the tract stood. So well was this acknowledged that Judges HALL and BAER in timber cases always called Mr. ZUFALL and his decision was ever sustained by the Bench. For many years he was a partner of the late A. WILMOTH and at one time this firm did practically all the lumber business in the county. He was a genial man, was beloved by his men and could get more work (as well as get them more pay for their labor) than any other man ever did in the business in the county. His last large purchase was the Haldeman tract. The Harrisburg parties who owned the tract refused to sell to any other party. After he secured it he was compelled to accept partners, which eventually proved financially disastrous to him, the affair ending in long drawn out litigation. When the Hon. Ed SCULL was Congressman from this district he had Mr. ZUFALL appointed postmaster of this borough, Miss Anna (now Mrs. A. J. KELLEY) and his son Grant, gave the office a higher character and standing than was ever possessed before by any postmaster of Meyersdale. Troubles came to him as they do to all people. The first great grief was in the atrocious murder of his son Grant at Cumberland, and a few years after Agnes, (Mrs. Prof. CAMPBELL) died. He bore these with unexampled fortitude; but they left a sting he felt to the day of his death. He is the possessor of large tracts of land that had been purchased in their realty and denuded of their timber, but while many of them are rough and untillable, they hold in lastnesses valuable minerals that will some day prove the wisdom of their purchase. His last business was the purchase of tracts of coal land, some of which are yet unsold and others have passed into the hands of incorporated companies. The closing of the doors of the Farmers Bank have thrown them into litigation which promises now to be long drawn out since he has passed away. His funeral takes place today at 3 o'clock p. m. from the family home on Main Street. Services will be conducted by his pastor, the Rev. C. P. MacLaughlin, assisted by his former pastor, the Rev. B. B. COLLINS. Interment in Union cemetery. The town has sustained a great loss in his death and his family a loving parent and husband. A God of infinite mercy will soothe and sustain them and protect them.

ZUFALL, WILLIAM H.

Dec. 26, 1839

April 28, 1908

Age 68

Source: Welfley Obituary Scrapbooks, Vol. 6, p. 82, 1908; Meyersdale Public Library; Transcribed by Beverly Domer

Death, sudden and unlooked for, came to this well-known, popular and universally respected gentleman at 3:00 Tuesday morning, April 28, at his home on Main Street. He had been around all day Monday and died probably from the effects of heart failure. The town relatives of the family were summoned about midnight and all were present, grouped around his bed when the summons came. He was born in Jenner township December 26, 1839, and was therefore 68 years, 4 months and 2 days old. He received his education in the common schools of the day and when he arrived at manhood's estate married Miss Mary BOWMAN in 1865 at Wellersburg then an important town in the county. Eight children were born to this union of whom Grant and Agnes, (Mrs. Prof. CAMPBELL) are dead. The survivors are Mrs. A. J. KELLEY, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dr. S. J. ZUFALL of Mechanicsburg, the Misses Clara, Nell and Lena and Stanley at home. Mrs. ZUFALL also survives him who ever made for him and the children an ideal home. He is also survived by his brother Jacob of Somerset and several other brothers, as well as two sisters. The family have resided here since 1871 and are among the best known and popular of our people. Mr. ZUFALL was a man of fine stature and the possessor of sound judgment and strong, good sense. For many years he followed lumbering both as an employe and as an employer. No man in the county had a better knowledge of timber land. After he had gone over a tract and submitted his figures, they held and though he was several times followed up by professed experts, his judgment of the value of the tract stood. So well was this acknowledged that Judges HALL and BAER in timber cases always called Mr. ZUFALL and his decision was ever sustained by the Bench. For many years he was a partner of the late A. WILMOTH and at one time this firm did practically all the lumber business in the county. He was a genial man, was beloved by his men and could get more work (as well as get them more pay for their labor) than any other man ever did in the business in the county. His last large purchase was the Haldeman tract. The Harrisburg parties who owned the tract refused to sell to any other party. After he secured it he was compelled to accept partners, which eventually proved financially disastrous to him, the affair ending in long drawn out litigation. When the Hon. Ed SCULL was Congressman from this district he had Mr. ZUFALL appointed postmaster of this borough, Miss Anna (now Mrs. A. J. KELLEY) and his son Grant, gave the office a higher character and standing than was ever possessed before by any postmaster of Meyersdale. Troubles came to him as they do to all people. The first great grief was in the atrocious murder of his son Grant at Cumberland, and a few years after Agnes, (Mrs. Prof. CAMPBELL) died. He bore these with unexampled fortitude; but they left a sting he felt to the day of his death. He is the possessor of large tracts of land that had been purchased in their realty and denuded of their timber, but while many of them are rough and untillable, they hold in lastnesses valuable minerals that will some day prove the wisdom of their purchase. His last business was the purchase of tracts of coal land, some of which are yet unsold and others have passed into the hands of incorporated companies. The closing of the doors of the Farmers Bank have thrown them into litigation which promises now to be long drawn out since he has passed away. His funeral takes place today at 3 o'clock p. m. from the family home on Main Street. Services will be conducted by his pastor, the Rev. C. P. MacLaughlin, assisted by his former pastor, the Rev. B. B. COLLINS. Interment in Union cemetery. The town has sustained a great loss in his death and his family a loving parent and husband. A God of infinite mercy will soothe and sustain them and protect them.

ZURBACH, VIOLA (McKENZIE)	Sept. 20, 1900	July, 1980	Age 80
Source: Betty Smith
Viola MCKENZIE ZURBUCH (Sept. 20, 1900-July 1980 ) daughter of James MCCLELLAN MCKENZIE (June 27, 1864-Jan. 11, 1939) and Rebecca BOLDEN (August 9, 1866-June 27, 1942) MCKENZIE was married to Albert L. ZURBUCH. (about 1904-January 26, 1967)

ZURBACH, VIOLA (McKENZIE)

Sept. 20, 1900

July, 1980

Age 80

Source: Betty Smith

Viola MCKENZIE ZURBUCH (Sept. 20, 1900-July 1980 ) daughter of James MCCLELLAN MCKENZIE (June 27, 1864-Jan. 11, 1939) and Rebecca BOLDEN (August 9, 1866-June 27, 1942) MCKENZIE was married to Albert L. ZURBUCH. (about 1904-January 26, 1967)

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