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:

  1. Gerald Will - (b. 1920/1)

Census:

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:

  1. Charles A. Snyder - (b. 1852/3)
  2. Mary Ellen Snyder - (b. 7.9.1854 d. 4.7.1857)
  3. Emma E. Snyder
  4. Margaret Snyder - (b. 1857/8)
  5. Rosa Snyder - (b. 1860/1)
  6. Martin L. Snyder - (b. 1863/4 d. 1941)
  7. Amanda A. Snyder - (b. 1865/6)
  8. Aaron Snyder - (b. 1867/8)
  9. Austin W. Snyder - (b. 4.15.1871 d. 5.23.1903)

Census:

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:

  1. John Will
  2. Elizabeth Will
  3. William Will
  4. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. Catherine Will
  2. Johannes Will Jr.
  3. Daniel Will
  4. Conrad Will
  5. 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:

  1. Chester Samuel Maust
  2. Burdette Edward Maust
  3. Avis May Maust - (b. 1911/2)
  4. Viva Maust - (b. 1916/7)

Census:

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:

  1. Myrtle E. Will - (b. Oct.1889)
  2. Charles O. Will - (b. 1902/3)

Census:

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:

  1. Alexander George Will - (b. 4.3.1875)
  2. Dollie Mae Will - (b. 3.5.1877 d. 8.30.1953)
  3. Maud Will - (b. Jun.1879)
  4. Prudence Will - (b. Sep.1882 d. Jun.1900)

Census:

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:

  1. Samuel Will
  2. Sarah Will
  3. Catherine Will
  4. Daniel Will - (b. 4.11.1805)
  5. Mary Gertrude Will
  6. 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:

  1. William E. Graff
  2. Sebastian Graff
  3. Nancy Graff
  4. John Graff
  5. Catherine Graff

Census:

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:

  1. Aaron Will
  2. Rebecca Will
  3. Moses B. Will
  4. Hiram B. Will
  5. Silas Will
  6. Alexander Will

2nd Spouse:

Nancy Scott

Married:

April 29, 1827 - Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Allen Scott Will
  2. Louisa Will
  3. Josephine Will
  4. Albert G. Will
  5. Amanda Corday Will
  6. Mary Magdalena Will
  7. Daniel W. Will
  8. Helen M. Will
  9. Samantha Jane Will

Census:

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:

  1. Elizabeth Will
  2. Julia Ann Will
  3. 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:

  1. Mary Will
  2. Rebecca Will
  3. Sarah Will - (b. 5.12.1805)
  4. Joseph Will - (b. 1813)
  5. 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:

  1. John Will
  2. Gerhart Jarret Will
  3. Rebecca A. Will
  4. Henrietta Harriet Will
  5. Daniel Gephart Will
  6. Benjamin Franklin Will
  7. Alexander Hiram Will
  8. Mary Margaret Will
  9. Elvira Will
  10. George Gephart Will

Census:

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:

  1. William Wesley Maust
  2. Alta Francis Maust
  3. Lottie S. Maust
  4. Albin Carlos Maust
  5. Merlin Lloyd Maust
  6. Arthur Henry Maust
  7. Arvilla Irene Maust
  8. Nevan Sanford Maust

Census:

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:

  1. Stephen Homer Wiltse
  2. David George Wiltse
  3. 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:

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:

  1. Lawrence Gillespie Wiltse
  2. John Harold Wiltse
  3. Homer George Wiltse
  4. Virgil James Wiltse
  5. 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:

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:

  1. Barbara Jo Wiltse
  2. 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:

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:

  1. Lawrence Elton Wiltse
  2. Hobart Edmund Wiltse
  3. Sarah Janet Wiltse - (b. 10.19.1933 d. 7.3.1981)
  4. Roberta Margaret Wiltse
Census: 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:

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:

  1. William Kimmel Will - (b. 8.10.1925 d. 5.26.1995)
Census: 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:

  1. Lee Edward Will
Census: 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:

  1. 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:

  1. Noah Knupp
  2. Martha Knupp
  3. Eli Knupp
  4. Sadie Belinda Knupp
  5. John Wesley Knupp

Census:

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:

For more information on this family, please visit F. Leonard Sibel Jr's website.

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:

  1. Johann David Wagenmeister
  2. 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:

  1. Johann Georg Mueller
  2. Johann Stephan Mueller
  3. Anna Apollonia Mueller
  4. Maria Christina Mueller
  5. Johann Henrich Mueller
  6. Agnesia Mueller
  7. Anna Maria Mueller
  8. Johann Marcus Mueller
  9. 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:

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:

  1. Richard Charles Walker - (b. 1935)

Census:

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."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County Archive site.

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 3 times removed

Last update: 6.29.2008

Photo of Ned E. Walker 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:

  1. Lois Walker - (b. 1936)
  2. Thomas Walker - (b. 1938)
  3. Donald Walker - (b. 1939)
Census: 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:

  1. Jay Walker Ringler
Census: 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:

  1. (infant son) Walker - (b. 3.1.1888 d. 3.1.1888)
  2. John Morton Walker
  3. Sadie Grace Walker
  4. (infant son) Walker - (b. 6.1.1894 d. 6.1.1894)
  5. Milton David Walker
Census: 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:

  1. Paul Beargie
  2. Charles Beargie
  3. Margaret Beargie
Census: 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:

  1. Lloyd B. Kimmel - (b. 11.8.1877 d. bef.1880)
  2. Mayme Ann Kimmel - (b. 7.16.1879)
  3. Nellie Lucretia Kimmel - (b. 3.7.1881)
  4. Luna Viola Kimmel - (b. 6.1.1883 d. 3.21.1944)
  5. Allen Roy Kimmel - (b. 7.10.1885)
  6. Carrie Alma Kimmel - (b. 7.11.1887 d. 5.17.1956)
  7. Vida Mae Kimmel - (b. 5.14.1889)
  8. Mattie Ruth Kimmel - (b. 10.3.1891)
  9. Allie E. Kimmel - (b. 1894/5)
  10. Paul Will Kimmel - (b. 3.7.1897)

Census:

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:

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:

  1. Mary Ann Walker
  2. Herman D. Walker
  3. Aaron S. Walker
  4. Elijah Walker - (b. 3.19.1832 d. 1896)
  5. Harriet Catherine Walker
  6. Hiram Peter Walker
  7. Silas Walker
  8. Philip H. Walker
  9. Jacob Frederick Walker
  10. Caroline S. Walker
  11. Peter Walker

Census:

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:

  1. Catarina Elisabeth Walter - (b. 11.16.1758 d. 9.26.1779)
  2. Johann Henrich Walter - (b. 3.28.1761 d. 4.1.1761)
  3. Maria Apollonia Walter
  4. Anna Maria Walter
  5. Johann Georg Walter - (b. 12.29.1768 d. 1.23.1769)
  6. 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:

  1. Wilson Ervin Walker
  2. Clara Ellen Walker
  3. Edward McDowell Walker
  4. Minerva C. Walker
  5. Charles Willard Walker
  6. Robert Blair Walker

Census:

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:

  1. Austin A. Walker
  2. Minerva S. Walker
  3. Alice Eliza Walker
  4. Missouri Belinda Walker
  5. Harmon Edward Walker
  6. Jennie E. Walker
  7. Ross Walker
  8. Annie Victoria Walker
  9. Gertrude L. Walker
  10. Peter Henry Walker

Census:

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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