
Harry Elton Will
Father:
Charles Will
Mother:
Mary Ann Shaffer
Sex:
Male
Born:
April 17, 1875 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
August 31, 1966 (age 91)
Occupation:
Farmer
Spouse:
Nora ? (b. 1879/0)
Children:
- Gerald Will - (b. 1920/1)
Census:
- 1880 - Ohio Twp., Richardson Co., Nebraska
- 1885, 1900 - Falls City Twp., Richardson Co., Nebraska
- 1920 - Salem, Richardson Co., Nebraska
- 1930 - Garden City, Garden City Twp., Finney Co., Kansas (317 Ninth St.)
Comments:
Harry registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was of medium height and build and had gray eyes and dark brown hair.
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 4.2.08

Isabell Will
Father:
Samuel Will
Mother:
Ellen "Nellie" Trent
Born:
November 17, 1830 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
February 3, 1885 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 54)
Buried:
Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Ephraim David Snyder
Children:
- Charles A. Snyder - (b. 1852/3)
- Mary Ellen Snyder - (b. 7.9.1854 d. 4.7.1857)
- Emma E. Snyder
- Margaret Snyder - (b. 1857/8)
- Rosa Snyder - (b. 1860/1)
- Martin L. Snyder - (b. 1863/4 d. 1941)
- Amanda A. Snyder - (b. 1865/6)
- Aaron Snyder - (b. 1867/8)
- Austin W. Snyder - (b. 4.15.1871 d. 5.23.1903)
Census:
- 1850, 1860, 1880 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1870 - Lavansville, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
The photo was post on the Somerset County Tombstone Project site by Ellis Michaels, and is being used with his permission.
Relation to me:
1st cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 3.23.08

John Jacob Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Born:
August 31, 1769 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Christened:
September 24, 1769 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
March 12, 1846 - Somerset co., Pennsylvania (age 76)
Buried:
Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Catheryn Graffe
Married:
about 1794 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- John Will
- Elizabeth Will
- William Will
- Jacob Will - (b. abt.1805)
Relation to me:
5th great grandfather
Last update: 3.19.08

Johann Jacob Will
Father:
Johann Garhardt Will
Mother:
Mary Barbara Drach
Sex:
Male
Born:
March 8, 1750 - Windsor Twp., Berks co., Pennsylvania
Christened:
April 15, 1750 - Zions Lutheran Church, Moselem, Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Maria Dorothea Keller (b. 1746)
Children:
- Anna Barbara Will
Relation to me:
6th great granduncle
Last update: 3.22.08

Johannes Will
Father:
Johann Gerhardt Will
Mother:
Mary Barbara Drach
Sex:
Male
Born:
May 19, 1748 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Christened:
June 2, 1748 - Zions Lutheran Church, Moselem, Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsyavania
Died:
September 1793 - Lincoln Co., North Carolina (age 45)
Spouse:
Catherine Reigelman
Married:
1778 - Lincoln Co., North Carolina
Children:
- Catherine Will
- Johannes Will Jr.
- Daniel Will
- Conrad Will
- Barbara Will
Relation to me:
6th great granduncle
Last update: 3.22.08

Mabel Mae Will
Father:
Henry Daniel Will
Mother:
Sarah C. Will
Sex:
Female
Born:
November 20, 1885 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Francis Edward Burke
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 3.10.08

Grace Frances Winterstein
Father:
?
Mother:
?
Sex:
Female
Born:
1879/0 - Minnesota
Died:
June 3, 1954 - Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Spouse:
Samuel Lloyd Maust
Married:
1902/3 - Preston, Preston Twp., Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Children:
- Chester Samuel Maust
- Burdette Edward Maust
- Avis May Maust - (b. 1911/2)
- Viva Maust - (b. 1916/7)
Census:
- 1920, 1930 - Preston, Preston Twp., Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 1.14.08

Rosa Ellen Will
Father:
Charles Will
Mother:
Mary Ann Shaffer
Sex:
Female
Born:
March 27, 1879 - Ohio Twp., Richardson Co., Nebraska
Died:
April 20, 1880 - Ohio Twp., Richardson Co., Nebraska (age 1)
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 1.27.08

Ross Parker Will
Father:
Charles Will
Mother:
Mary Ann Shaffer
Sex:
Male
Born:
April 6, 1874 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation:
Farmer
Spouse:
Carrie ? (b. Nov.1874)
Married:
1893/94
Children:
- Myrtle E. Will - (b. Oct.1889)
- Charles O. Will - (b. 1902/3)
Census:
- 1880 - Ohio Twp., Richardson Co., Nebraska
- 1885, 1900 - Falls City Twp., Richardson Co., Nabraska
- 1920 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 1.27.08

Susanna Will
Father:
Captain Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Female
Born:
October 16, 1786 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
5th great grandaunt
Last update: 1.21.08

William Benjamin Will
Father:
Alexander Hiram Will
Mother:
Mary C. McCord
Sex:
Male
Born:
November 1851 - Jackson Co., Illinois
Died:
April 30, 1935 - Carbondale, Carbondale Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 83)
Occupation:
Farmer, butcher
Spouse:
Mary Susan Riley (b. 3.28.1857 d. 3.26.1904)
Married:
April 23, 1874 - Jackson Co., Illinois
Children:
- Alexander George Will - (b. 4.3.1875)
- Dollie Mae Will - (b. 3.5.1877 d. 8.30.1953)
- Maud Will - (b. Jun.1879)
- Prudence Will - (b. Sep.1882 d. Jun.1900)
Census:
- 1860, 1880 - Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois
- 1900 - Murphysboro, Murphysboro Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois
Comments:
- In 1900, he was living with his sister, Francis. He was listed as being a widower, but he was actually divorced.
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 1.20.08

Magdalena Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Female
Born:
January 2, 1772 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Jacob Mason (b. abt.1768)
Relation to me:
Fifth great grandaunt
Last update: 3.10.08

Daniel Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Male
Born:
May 4, 1774 - Berne Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
December 10, 1849 - DeSoto, Jackson Co., Illinois (age 75)
Buried:
Kimmel Cemetery, DeSoto, Jackson Co., Illinois
Spouse:
Magdalena Graffe
Married:
June 4, 1799 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Samuel Will
- Sarah Will
- Catherine Will
- Daniel Will - (b. 4.11.1805)
- Mary Gertrude Will
- Elias Will - (b. 5.20.1818)
Relation to me:
5th great granduncle
Last update: 6.2.2008

Barbara Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Female
Born:
December 3, 1776 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Christened:
February 16, 1777 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
June 24, 1852 - Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 75)
Spouse:
John Graff
Children:
- William E. Graff
- Sebastian Graff
- Nancy Graff
- John Graff
- Catherine Graff
Census:
- 1850 - Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
5th great grandaunt
Last update: 8.21.2008

John Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Male
Born:
August 11, 1787 - Hamberg, Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
February 3, 1878 - New Centerville, Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 90)
Spouse:
Maria Magdalena Deitz
Married:
March 1, 1812 - Milford Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Aaron Will
- Rebecca Will
- Moses B. Will
- Hiram B. Will
- Silas Will
- Alexander Will
2nd Spouse:
Nancy Scott
Married:
April 29, 1827 - Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Allen Scott Will
- Louisa Will
- Josephine Will
- Albert G. Will
- Amanda Corday Will
- Mary Magdalena Will
- Daniel W. Will
- Helen M. Will
- Samantha Jane Will
Census:
- 1850 - Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1860, 1870 - New Centerville, Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
5th great granduncle
Last update: 3.22.08

Dr. Conrad Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Male
Born:
January 3, 1779 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
June 11, 1835 - Brownsville, Jackson Co., Illinois (age 56)
Buried:
Old Brownsville Cemetery, Brownsville, Jackson Co., Illinois
Spouse:
Susanna Kimmel
Married:
1804 - Pennsylvania
Children:
- Elizabeth Will
- Julia Ann Will
- Mary Will
Coments:
Conrad was a ". . . low, heavey-set man of florid complexion; he had 'sandy' hair and merry blue eyes." In 1814, he moved to what is now Jackson Co. and stated the salt works on the north side of the Big Muddy River. He was one of the founders of Jackson Co.
Note:
Brownsville, the original county seat, no longer exists. It was situated about a mile west of Murphysboro.
Relation to me:
5th great granduncle
Last update: 6.2.2008

Henry Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Male
Born:
August 2, 1781 - Windsor Twp., Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
December 1845 - Randolph Co., Illinois (age 64)
Spouse:
Elizabeth Boucher
Children:
- Mary Will
- Rebecca Will
- Sarah Will - (b. 5.12.1805)
- Joseph Will - (b. 1813)
- Daniel Will - (b. 1825)
Relation to me:
5th great granduncle
Last update: 3.26.08

Peter Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Male
Born:
March 25, 1790 - Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
August 29, 1860 - Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 70)
Buried:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois
Occupation:
Farmer
Spouse:
Mary Catherine Gephart
Married:
May 19, 1812 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- John Will
- Gerhart Jarret Will
- Rebecca A. Will
- Henrietta Harriet Will
- Daniel Gephart Will
- Benjamin Franklin Will
- Alexander Hiram Will
- Mary Margaret Will
- Elvira Will
- George Gephart Will
Census:
- 1850 - Jackson Co., Illinois
Comments:
The family settled in Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois in 1836. Peter was elected as elder of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1849, 1851, 1853, and 1860.
Relation to me:
5th great granduncle
Last update: 1.29.08

Catherine Will
Father:
Johann Daniel Will
Mother:
Maria Magdalena Lora
Sex:
Female
Born:
March 24, 1795 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
August 8, 1795 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania (age 4 months)
Relation to me:
5th great grandaunt
Last update: 6.6.2008

Cora Ann Willford
Father:
? Willford
Mother:
? Smartwood
Sex:
Female
Born:
March 17, 1870 - Canton Twp., Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Died:
August 18, 1956 - South Long Lake, Long Lake Twp., Crow Wing Co., Minnesota (age 86)
Buried:
Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota
Religion:
Presbyterian
Spouse:
Carlos Fenimore Maust
Married:
January 1, 1890 - Henrytown, Canton Twp., Fillmore Co., Minnesota
Children:
- William Wesley Maust
- Alta Francis Maust
- Lottie S. Maust
- Albin Carlos Maust
- Merlin Lloyd Maust
- Arthur Henry Maust
- Arvilla Irene Maust
- Nevan Sanford Maust
Census:
- 1900 - Canton Twp., Fillmore Co., Minnesota
- 1910, 1920, 1930 - Long Lake Twp., Crow Wing Co., Minnesota
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 1.16.08

Homer George Wiltse
Father:
John I.Wiltse
Mother:
Elise Mae Peck
Sex:
Male
Born:
February 27, 1909 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Died:
December 21, 1961 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska (age 52)
Occupation:
Attorney
Spouse:
Harriet Gretchen Schrag
Married:
October 22, 1936 - Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska
Children:
- Stephen Homer Wiltse
- David George Wiltse
- John Christopher Wiltse
Comments:
Homer graduated from the University of Nebraska's engineering and law colleges. He joined the FBI in 1935. He was stationed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1936 and in Omaha, Nebraska in 1939.
Census:
- 1920, 1930 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Relation to me:
3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 1.14.08

John I. Wiltse
Father:
Jerome Wiltse
Mother:
Mary Lena Wahl
Sex:
Male
Born:
January 2, 1876 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Died:
May 1949 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska (age 73)
Buried:
Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Occupation:
Lawyer
Religion:
German Baptist
Spouse:
Elise Mae Peck
Married:
May 15, 1904 - Falls City, Richardson, Nebraska
Children:
- Lawrence Gillespie Wiltse
- John Harold Wiltse
- Homer George Wiltse
- Virgil James Wiltse
- Edgar Lloyd Wiltse
Comments:
John registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was tall and slender and had dark brown eyes and light brown hair.
Census:
- 1920, 1930 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 1.14.08

John Harold Wiltse
Father: John I. Wiltse
Mother: Elise Mae Peck
Sex: Male
Born: September 6, 1906 - Falls City, Richardson, Nebraska
Died: June 21, 1964 (age 57)
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Elma Ruth Wittwer (b. 1.18.1906 d. 11.9.1962)
Married: August 9, 1931
Children:
- Barbara Jo Wiltse
- Sarol Mae Wiltse
Comments: John was admitted to the Nebraska Bar Association in 1929 and was a member of the Wiltse & Wiltse law firm in Falls City from 1929-1939. He was a investigator for the U.S. Treasury Department's Bureau of Internal Revenue in Omaha in 1936.
Census:
- 1920, 1930 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 1.14.08

Lawrence Gillespie Wiltse
Father: John I. Wiltse
Mother: Elise Mae Peck
Sex: Male
Born: February 21, 1905 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Died: July 10, 1979 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska (age 74)
Buried: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Adele Layman (b. 8.15.1903 d. 11.1.1983)
Married: February 14, 1929 - Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska
Children:
- Lawrence Elton Wiltse
- Hobart Edmund Wiltse
- Sarah Janet Wiltse - (b. 10.19.1933 d. 7.3.1981)
- Roberta Margaret Wiltse
Census: - 1920 - Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska
- 1930 - Barada Precinct, Richardson Co., Nebraska
Relation to me: 3rd cousin, twice removed
Last update: 1.14.08

Victor B. Witt
Father: George E. Witt
Mother: Addie M. ?
Sex: Male
Born: October 7, 1913
Died: January 8, 2006 - Meyersdale, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 92)
Spouse: Roberta Marzee Saylor
Married: June 22, 1938
Military: Victor enlisted in the Army on June 26, 1943.
Census:
- 1930 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 1.14.08

William R. Will
Father: Uriah Will
Mother: Minnie I. Fritz
Sex: Male
Born: September 7, 1901 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: September 27, 1993 - Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida (age 92)
Buried: September 29, 1993 - Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida
Occupation: Highway construction contractor, Motel owner
Religion: Venice Presbyterian Church, Venice, Sarasota Co., Florida
Spouse: Luella Kimmel (b. 11.2.1905 d. 4.16.1993)
Married: 1923/4
Children:
- William Kimmel Will - (b. 8.10.1925 d. 5.26.1995)
Census: - 1910, 1920, 1930 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: William Retired from the Pennsylvania Highway Department in 1959 and started the Black Top Construction Company in Stonycreek Twp. He and his son co-owned and ran the company until 1967 when they sold it and moved to Venice, Florida. There William became the owner-operator of the 40 Winks Motel and the Venice Motel.
Obituary: Somerset Daily American, September 29, 1993
"William R. Will, 92, Venice, Fla., died Sept. 27, 1993. Born Sept. 7, 1901 in Somerset County. He moved to the Venice, Fla., area 26 years ago, from Berlin, Pa. He had retired in 1959 from the Pennsylvania Department of Highways in Somerset County. Following that he was in the road contracting business in Pennsylvania. Upon moving to Venice along with his wife and other family members, he owned and operated 40 Winks Motel and the Venice Motel. He was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, William K., of Venice; one brother Everett of Somerset; three grandchildren, Robert of Venice, Sue Lowery of Venice and Tammy Beebe of Nokomis, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday at the Farley Funeral Home Venice Chapel. Burial will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Park in Englewood. The family requests memorial donations be made to Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 Firenze East, Venice, Fla. 34285."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 1.21.08

David Woy
Father: Andrew Woy
Mother: Katharine ?
Sex: Male
Born: 1802 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: about 1872 - Dixon, Dixon Twp., Lee Co., Illinois
Religion: Evangelical Lutheran
Spouse: Mary "Polly" Reiman
Married: December 31, 1829 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: - David lived in Lavansville, Somerset Co., and gave land for the original Mt. Calvery Evangelical Lutheran Church there.
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 1.13.08

Tarence Grant Will
Father: Uriah Will
Mother: Minnie I. Fritz
Sex: Male
Born: June 22, 1894 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: October 30, 1984 - Bedford, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania (age 90)
Buried: November 2, 1984 - Addison Cemetery, Addison Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Teacher and principal
Religion: Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Alvira Mountain (b. 8.11.1905 d. 4.2.1989)
Married: August 9, 1933
Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: Tarence registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. He was of medium height and build and had blue eyes and light hair.
Obituary: Somerset Daily American, October 31, 1984
"Tarence G. Will, 90, of 238 West Penn St., Bedford, died Oct. 30, 1984, at home. Born June 22, 1894, in Stonycreek Township to the late Uriah and Minnie (Fritz) Will. Married Aug. 9, 1933, to Alvira Mountain, who survives with the following brothers and sisters: Pius A. Will, Johnstown; Eva E. Will, Berlin RD 1; William R. Will, Venice, Fla.; and Everett G. Will, Somerset; also a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by one sister, Nellie B. Will. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford. A World War I veteran. Member of Everett Lodge 524, F.&A.M., Royal Arch Chapter, Huntingdon Commandry, Jaffa Shrine of Altoona, and Bedford County Shrine Club, Everett American Legion, Bedford Rotary Club since 1947, and Everett and Bedford sportsmen's clubs. Was one of original proposers for consolidation of schools in Somerset County and a teacher for 20 years. Supervising principal for Everett Junior and Senior High Schools for 20 years. Funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. from the Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford, with the Rev. Richard L. Tome officiating. Interment, Addison Cemetery. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford, or the American Heart Association."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 1.21.08

Walter Charles Will
Father: Henry Daniel Will
Mother: Sarah C. Will
Sex: Male
Born: June 12, 1891 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: February 8, 1975 - Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 83)
Buried: February 11, 1975 - Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer at a thrashing silo (1930)
Religion: Faith Lutheran Church, Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Verda C. Murray (b. 12.18.1892 d. 8.20.1980)
Married: about 1914
Children:
- Lee Edward Will
Census: - 1900, 1920, 1930 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments: Walter registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. He was of medium height and build and had brown eyes and dark brown hair. According to his registration card, he was born on the 24th.
Obituary: Somerset Daily American, February 10, 1975
"Walter C. Will, 83, of Somerset RD 1, died Feb. 8, 1975, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born June 12, 1891, in Somerset Township, a son of Henry and Sarah Will. Preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Survived by his son, Lee, of Butler, Pa.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Alvin, of Somerset RD 5. Member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Friends received in the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. James Ling officiating. Interment Wills Cemetery."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 5.27.2008

Sarah Will
Father: Samuel Will
Mother: Ellen "Nellie" Trent
Sex: Female
Born: August 21, 1832 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: May 8, 1834 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 1)
Buried: Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
The photo was contributed to the Somerset County PAGenWeb Tombstone Project by Ellis Michaels and is being used with his permission.
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 1.22.08

Johann David Wagenmeister
Father:
Johann Henrich Wagenmeister
Mother:
Anna Ursula Acker
Sex:
Male
Born:
March 4, 1712/3 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died:
December 14, 1778 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 66)
Spouse:
Anna Elisabeth Veiock
Married:
May 29, 1731 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Children:
- Maria Apollonia Wagenmeister
Relation to me:
1st cousin, 9 times removed
Last update: 7.17.2008

Sarah Whipkey
Father:
John Whipkey
Mother:
Elizabeth ?
Sex:
Female
Born:
October 1832 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
1903 - Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania (age 71)
Buried:
Ritter Cemetery, Kregar, Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
David Knupp
Married:
October 19, 1854 - Pennsylvania
Children:
- Noah Knupp
- Martha Knupp
- Eli Knupp
- Sadie Belinda Knupp
- John Wesley Knupp
Census:
- 1850 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1860 - Cook Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania
- 1880 - Donegal Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
3rd great grandmother
Last update: 7.17.2008

Maria Magdalena Walker
Father:
?
Mother:
?
Sex:
Female
Born:
November 7, 1779 - Pennsylvania
Died:
May 7, 1859 - Welland Co., Ontario, Canada (age 79)
Buried:
Stevensville Cemetery, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:
Henry George Baker
Married:
about 1798 - Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 6.29.2008

George Edward Williams
Father:
Edward Paul Williams
Mother:
Elizabeth Ann Scheirman
Sex:
Male
Born:
January 13, 1903 - Hackberry, Woodward Co., Oklahoma
Died:
January 14, 1948 (age 45)
Buried:
Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Woodward Co., Oklahoma
Spouse:
Berta Grace Clapham
Married:
July 23, 1927 - Mutual, Woodward Co., Oklahoma
Census:
- 1930 - Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 1.16.08

Johann Henrich Wagenmeister
Father:
?
Mother:
?
Sex:
Male
Born:
1668
Died:
March 19, 1743/4 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 76)
Spouse:
Anna Ursula Acker
Married:
November 21, 1702
Children:
- Johann David Wagenmeister
- Maria Rosina Wagenmeister
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 7.17.2008

Maria Apollonia Wagenmeister
Father:
Johann David Wagenmeister
Mother:
Anna Elisabeth Veiock
Sex:
Female
Born:
February 23, 1737/8 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died:
December 21, 1745 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 7/8)
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 8 times removed
Last update: 7.17.2008

Maria Rosina Wagenmeister
Father:
Johann Henrich Wagenmeister
Mother:
Anna Ursula Acker
Sex:
Female
Born:
April 21, 1715 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died:
August 4, 1763 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 48)
Spouse:
Johann Henrich Mueller
Married:
April 10, 1731 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Children:
- Johann Georg Mueller
- Johann Stephan Mueller
- Anna Apollonia Mueller
- Maria Christina Mueller
- Johann Henrich Mueller
- Agnesia Mueller
- Anna Maria Mueller
- Johann Marcus Mueller
- Johann Jacob Mueller
Relation to me:
1st cousin, 9 times removed
Last update: 7.17.2008

John Morton Walker
Father:
William Walker
Mother:
Eleanora Ellen Rayman
Sex:
Male
Born:
June 18, 1891 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
August 1967 - Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 76)
Buried:
Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation:
Farm laborer
Spouse:
Marie ? (b. 1.23.1892)
Census:
- 1910, 1920, 1930 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
1st cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 7.1.2008

Milton David Walker
Father:
William Walker
Mother:
Eleanora Ellen Rayman
Sex:
Male
Born:
May 16, 1905 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
May 26, 1978 - Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 73)
Buried:
May 30, 1978 - Somerset County Memorial Park, Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Religion:
Church of the Brethren
Spouse:
Viola B. Albright
Married:
November 22, 1930 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Richard Charles Walker - (b. 1935)
Census:
- 1910, 1920 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1930 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Obituary:
Daily American, May 27, 1978
"Milton D. Walker, 73, 128 E. Race Street, Somerset, died May 26, 1978, at Somerset Community Hospital. Born May 16, 1905, in Shanksville, he was a son of the late Willam and Nora (Rayman) Walker. Preceded in death by a brother, John, and one sister, Sadie Ringler. Survived by his wife, the former Viola B. Albright; one son, Richard C., Taylor, Mich.; three grandsons and five step-grandchildren. His passing ends a marriage union of 47 years. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received after 12 noon Sunday in the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park."
Relation to me:
1st cousin, 3 times removed
Last update: 6.29.2008

Ned E. Walker
Father: Milton J. Walker
Mother: Estella J. Daugherty
Sex: Male
Born: November 18, 1917 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: February 16, 1976 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 58)
Buried: February 20, 1976 - Walker Cemetery, Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse: Mae Catherine Stutzman
Married: March 5, 1935 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Lois Walker - (b. 1936)
- Thomas Walker - (b. 1938)
- Donald Walker - (b. 1939)
Census: - 1920 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1930 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (North Street)
Military: Ned was an Army veteran of WWII, having enlisted on October 27, 1945 at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
Obituary: Somerset American, February 18, 1976
"Ned E. Walker, 58, of Shanksville died Feb 16, 1976, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1917 in Somerset County, son of Stella Daugherty Walker of Shanksville and the late Milton Walker. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Mae Stutzman. Survived by the following children: Lois of Pittsburgh; Thomas of Albertville, Ala.; Donald of San Mateo, Cal.; and four grandchildren. Brother of Blair of Chambersburg. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Stonycreek Valley American Legion. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Charles R. Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Herbert G. Hohman officiating. Interment, Walker Cemetery, Shanksville."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County Archive site.
The photo was sent to me by Kim Walker and is being used with her permission.
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update: 6.29.2008

Sadie Grace Walker
Father: William Walker
Mother: Eleanora Ellen Rayman
Sex: Female
Born: August 26, 1893 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: January 14, 1976 - Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland (age 82)
Spouse: Allen A. Ringler
Married: October 25, 1914
Children:
- Jay Walker Ringler
Census: - 1910 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
- 1920, 1930 - Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland
Relation to me: 1st cousin, 3 times removed
Last upadte: 6.29.2008

William Walker
Father: Mathias Walker
Mother: Sarah ?
Sex: Male
Born: May 1866 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died: 1922 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 56)
Buried: Rayman Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation: Farmer and carpenter
Spouse: Eleanora Ellen Rayman
Married: December 29, 1887 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- (infant son) Walker - (b. 3.1.1888 d. 3.1.1888)
- John Morton Walker
- Sadie Grace Walker
- (infant son) Walker - (b. 6.1.1894 d. 6.1.1894)
- Milton David Walker
Census: - 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me: Not related by blood
Last update 6.28.2008
Geraldine M. Wall
Father: John David Wall
Mother: Mary Ann O'Malley
Sex: Female
Born: December 25, 1925 - Lakewood, Rockport Twp., Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Died: June 22, 2006 - Lakewood, Rockport Twp., Cuyahoga Co., Ohio (age 80)
Spouse: Charles Beargie (b. 5.27.1920 d. Nov.1982)
Children:
- Paul Beargie
- Charles Beargie
- Margaret Beargie
Census: - 1930 - Lakewood, Rockport Twp., Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Relation to me: 1st cousin, twice removed
Last update: 6.28.2008

Anna Maria Walter
Father: Johann Bernhard Walter
Mother: Maria Catarina Veiock
Sex: Female
Born: October 29, 1765 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Spouse: Friedrich Berger
Died: September 1, 1793 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Relation to me: 2nd cousin, 7 times removed
Last update: 6.27.2008

San Francisco "Frances" Will
Father:
Allen Scott Will
Mother:
Ann Rebecca Walter
Sex:
Female
Born:
July 10, 1854 - New Centerville, Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
October 1938 (age 84)
Spouse:
William J. Kimmel (b. 12.7.1851 d. 3.26.1930)
Married:
November 2, 1876 - Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Lloyd B. Kimmel - (b. 11.8.1877 d. bef.1880)
- Mayme Ann Kimmel - (b. 7.16.1879)
- Nellie Lucretia Kimmel - (b. 3.7.1881)
- Luna Viola Kimmel - (b. 6.1.1883 d. 3.21.1944)
- Allen Roy Kimmel - (b. 7.10.1885)
- Carrie Alma Kimmel - (b. 7.11.1887 d. 5.17.1956)
- Vida Mae Kimmel - (b. 5.14.1889)
- Mattie Ruth Kimmel - (b. 10.3.1891)
- Allie E. Kimmel - (b. 1894/5)
- Paul Will Kimmel - (b. 3.7.1897)
Census:
- 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 - Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 1.25.08

Sarah E. "Sadie" Walker
Father:
Levi Walker
Mother:
Mary Zeigler
Sex:
Female
Born:
November 29, 1866 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
January 15, 1885 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 18)
Buried:
Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Census:
- 1870, 1880 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 4 times removed
Last update: 6.29.2008

Peter P.H. Walker
Father:
Philip Walker
Mother:
Elizabeth Coleman
Sex:
Male
Born:
June 13, 1803 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
May 11, 1884 - Garrett, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 80)
Buried:
Fritz Lutheran Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation:
Farmer
Spouse:
Sarah Will
Married:
September 17, 1823 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Mary Ann Walker
- Herman D. Walker
- Aaron S. Walker
- Elijah Walker - (b. 3.19.1832 d. 1896)
- Harriet Catherine Walker
- Hiram Peter Walker
- Silas Walker
- Philip H. Walker
- Jacob Frederick Walker
- Caroline S. Walker
- Peter Walker
Census:
- 1860, 1870, 1880 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
This photo was posted to the Somerset County Tombstone Photo Project by Ellis Michaels and is being used with his permission.
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 7.4.2008

Johann Bernhard Walter
Father:
Johann Georg Walter
Mother:
Anna Maria ?
Sex:
Male
Born:
December 13, 1731 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died:
November 30, 1795 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (age 63)
Spouse:
Maria Catarina Veiock
Married:
August 29, 1758 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Children:
- Catarina Elisabeth Walter - (b. 11.16.1758 d. 9.26.1779)
- Johann Henrich Walter - (b. 3.28.1761 d. 4.1.1761)
- Maria Apollonia Walter
- Anna Maria Walter
- Johann Georg Walter - (b. 12.29.1768 d. 1.23.1769)
- Maria Catarina Walter - (b. 6.8.1772 d. bef.1815)
Relation to me:
Not related by blood
Last update: 6.27.2008

Silas Walker
Father:
Peter P.H. Walker
Mother:
Sarah Will
Sex:
Male
Born:
September 27, 1837 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
February 26, 1922 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 84)
Buried:
Fritz Lutheran Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:
Eliza Walker (b. 1.25.1841 d. 7.10.1922)
Married:
1859 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Wilson Ervin Walker
- Clara Ellen Walker
- Edward McDowell Walker
- Minerva C. Walker
- Charles Willard Walker
- Robert Blair Walker
Census:
- 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
This photo was posted to the Somerset County Tombstone Photo Project by Ellis Michaels and is being used with his permission.
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 6.29.2008

Philip H. Walker
Father:
Peter P.H. Walker
Mother:
Sarah Will
Sex:
Male
Born:
August 3, 1839 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Died:
May 27, 1912 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 72)
Buried:
Samuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lavansville, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Occupation:
Farmer
Spouse:
Mary "Polly" Fritz (b. 4.21.1842 d. 11.20.1923)
Married:
October 6, 1859 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Children:
- Austin A. Walker
- Minerva S. Walker
- Alice Eliza Walker
- Missouri Belinda Walker
- Harmon Edward Walker
- Jennie E. Walker
- Ross Walker
- Annie Victoria Walker
- Gertrude L. Walker
- Peter Henry Walker
Census:
- 1870, 1900, 1910 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania
Comments:
Philip bought a 260-acre farm in Somerset Twp., and 200 acres in Jefferson Twp., making him one of Somerset County's most prosperous agriculturists. He also served as Justice of the Peace for over ten years.
Relation to me:
2nd cousin, 5 times removed
Last update: 6.29.2008

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