Sarah Will

Father:

Daniel Will

Mother:

Magdalena Graff

Sex:

Female

Born:

September 11, 1801 - Berks Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

May 10, 1889 - Garrett, Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 87)

Buried:

Fritz Lutheran Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Peter P.H. Walker

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:

1st cousin, 6 times removed

Last update: 6.29.2008

Johann Michael Walter

Father:

Johann Georg Walter

Mother:

Anna Maria ?

Sex:

Male

Born:

November 9, 1737 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Spouse:

Maria Magdalena Veiock

Married:

February 8, 1763 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Children:

  1. Johann Jacob Walter - (b. 1.24.1764 d. 3.20.1782)
  2. Agnesia Walter - (b. 8.3.1767 d. 5.12.1773)
  3. Caspar Walter - (b. 1.19.1772 d. 1.23.1778)

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.27.2008

Maria Apollonia Walter

Father:

Johann Bernhard Walter

Mother:

Maria Catarina Veiock

Sex:

Female

Born:

January 11, 1763 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Spouse:

Johann Joseph Daussmann (b. 6.20.1758)

Married:

October 22, 1797 - Vorderweidenthal, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 7 times removed

Last update: 6.26.2008

Peter Walker

Father:

Peter P.H. Walker

MotherL

Sarah Will

Sex:

Male

Born:

May 11, 1846 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

March 3, 1870 - Summit Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 23)

Buried:

Fritz Lutheran Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Cause of Death:

Died from injuries from falling out of an apple tree

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

Oscar Poffinberger Walker

Father:

Edward A. Walker

Mother:

Aquilla Baltzer

Sex:

Male

Born:

April 16, 1880 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Census:

Comments:

Oscar registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was of medium height, slender, and had brown eyes and hair.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 6.29.2008

Maria Magdalena Walter

Father:

Johann Heinrich Walter

Mother:

Maria Barbara Driess

Sex:

Female

Born:

October 19, 1770 - Dimbach, Pfalz, Germany

Spouse:

Johann Michael Heft

Married:

July 18, 1790 - Dimbach, Pfalz, Germany

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 7 times removed

Last update: 6.26.2008

Ida S. Weigle

Father:

William Weigle

Mother:

Sara Ellen Knepper

Sex:

Female

Born:

September 9, 1878 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

December 15, 1969 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 91)

Buried:

Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

David Rayman

Married:

December 1898 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

children:

  1. Edith Mae Rayman
  2. Leora Grace Rayman
  3. Millard Wayne Rayman

Census:

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.17.2008


Josiah J. Weigle

Father:

Jacob J. Weigle

Mother:

Sarah Reiman

Sex:

Male

Born:

February 19, 1837 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

September 30, 1915 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 78)

Burial

Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Lavinia Will

Married:

November 28, 1861 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Charles Elmer Weigle
  2. Sarah Ann Weigle
  3. Albert Sylvester Weigle
  4. Jacob Weigle
  5. Mary Martha Weigle
  6. William Henry Weigle
  7. Lucy Victoria Weigle
  8. Elizabeth Jane Weigle
  9. Phillip Mahlon Weigle
  10. Ida Kate Weigle
  11. Ellen Nora Weigle
  12. Lily Odella Weigle

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 5 times removed

Last update: 5.27.2008

Louisa "Lucy" Weigle

Father:

Jacob J. Weigle

Mother:

Sarah Reiman

Sex:

Female

Born:

August 15, 1848 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Christened:

January 4, 1849 - Glade Reformed and Lutheran Church, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

1929 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Buried:

Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Elias Poorbaugh

Married:

1866 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Sarah W. Poorbaugh - (b. 1867)
  2. William Poorbaugh - (b. Jan.1870)
  3. Owen H. Poorbaugh - (b. Aug.1875)
  4. Mary A. Poorbaugh - (b. Sep.1877)
  5. Nellie G. Poorbaugh - (b. Nov.1879)

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 5 times removed

Last update: 6.15.2008

Lucy Victoria Weigle

Father:

Josiah J. Weigle

Mother:

Lavinia Will

Sex:

Female

Born:

August 27, 1873 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

February 5, 1965 (age 91)

Spouse:

Henry Wilson Hoffman

Married:

December 10, 1899

Children:

  1. Nevin Guy Hoffman - (b. 11.15.1900 d. 11.17.1900)
  2. Alda Mae Hoffman - (b. 7.26.1902)
  3. Altha Lavina Hoffman - (b. 11.25.1903 d. 2.10.1931)
  4. Royal Henry Hoffman - (b. 11.15.1905 d. 9.8.1951)
  5. Ivy Elizabeth Hoffman - (b. 10.8.1907 d. 2.18.1976)
  6. Melda June Hoffman - (b. 6.16.1909)
  7. Olive Pearl Hoffman - (b. 3.22.1911)
  8. Anna Laura Hoffman - (b. 2.20.1914 d. 7.24.1953)
  9. Virginia Eleanor Hoffman - (b. 4.4.1918)

Census:

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 6.15.2008

Franklin Ray Weyand

Father:

Allen Weyand

Mother:

Jennie G. Hechler

Sex:

Male

Born:

March 10, 1900 - Jefferson Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

April 4, 1985 - Rockwood, Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 85)

Buried:

April 8, 1985 - Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Jefferson Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Farmer

Religion:

Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville, Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Stella Shaulis (d. 1951)

Children:

  1. Rose Weyand
  2. Clark E. Weyand - (b. 5.5.1925 d. 12.5.1995)
  3. Elmer E. Weyand
  4. Merle W. Weyand
  5. Fern Weyand
  6. Ruth W. Weyand - (b. 12.16.1936 d. 9.8.1986)

2nd Spouse:

Melda Grace Rayman

Married:

April 8, 1954

Obituary:

Somerset Daily American, April 5, 1985
"Franklin R. Weyand, 85, of Rockwood RD 3, died April 4, 1985, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born March 10, 1900, in Jefferson Township, son of the late Allen and Jennie (Hechler) Weyand. Preceded in death by his first wife, Stella, in 1951; his second wife, Melda, in 1984; and a daughter, Rose. Survived by five children: Clark E., and Elmer E., both of Rockwood RD 1; Merle W. of Rockwood RD 3; Mrs. Fern Simpson, Wellington, Ohio; and Mrs. Ken (Ruth) Livengood, Somerset RD 4; also, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three step-children: Mrs. Lloyd (Ethel) Shaffer, Somerset RD 5; Dwight R. Whipkey of Prospect, Pa.; Harry Whipkey, Jr., Harrisburg; 11 step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. Member of Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, and member of church council for many years. Member of Milford Grange, 1744, where he was a 7th Degree member. Member of New Centerville Rural and Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years where he served as treasurer for many years. A retired farmer by occupation. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Messiah Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gregory Pile and Vicar R. Douglas McCauley officiating. Interment, Bakersville Cemetery. Friends are requested to send memorials to Messiah Lutheran Church or New Centerville and Rural Volunteer Fire Department. New Centerville firemen will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home 7:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be no viewing of the remains in the church."
This obituary can be found at this PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.7.2008

Dwight Rayman Whipkey

Father:

Harry Ellisworth Whipkey

Mother:

Melda Grace Rayman

Sex:

Male

Born:

May 3, 1931 - Barronvale, Middlecreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

April 10, 1995 - Butler, Butler Twp., Butler Co., Pennsylvania (age 63)

Buried:

April 12, 1995 - Barron Cemetery, Middlecreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Cause of Death:

Lou Gehrig's Disease - ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Occupation:

Insurance agent

Religion:

Center Church of the Brethren

Spouse:

Martha E. Pritts

Married:

July 11, 1954

Children:

  1. Kenneth W. Whipkey
  2. Keith E. Whipkey
  3. Kevin T. Whipkey
  4. Kelly L. Whipkey

Obituary:

Somerset Daily American, April 11, 1995
"Dwight Rayman Whipkey, 63, of 132 Minteer Rd., Butler, Pa., formerly of Rockwood, died early Monday morning, April 10, 1995, at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born May 3, 1931, in Barronvale, Somerset County. Son of Harry E. Whipkey and Melda G. (Rayman) Whipkey Weyand. Graduate of Somerset High School. He had been a self-employed insurance agent for 25 years before retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Center Church of the Brethren in Champion and a member of the Blazing Star Coachman Club, Chapter 28. He served three years in Company C, 110th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, where he attained the rank of sergeant. He also served in the 28th Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard. Surviving are his wife Martha E. (Pritts) Whipkey, whom he married July 11, 1954; three sons: Kenneth W. Whipkey of Prospect, Keith E. Whipkey of Prospect and Kevin T. Whipkey, at home; a daughter, Kelly L. Whipkey, at home; a sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Ethel) Shaffer of Somerset; a brother, Harry E. Whipkey of Harrisburg; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by a granddaughter. Friends will be received at the Jay Bryan Funeral Home in Prospect from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Viewing also from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Center Church of the Brethren, Champion, the Rev. Jay Shaffer officiating. Burial will be in the Barron Cemetery, Rockwood."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

3rd cousin, once removed

Last update: 6.7.2008

Harry Ellisworth Whipkey

Father:

Milton Sanford Whipkey

Mother:

Mildred Berg

Sex:

Male

Born:

February 25, 1901 - Pennsylvania

Died:

October 13, 1952 (age 51)

Occupation:

Lumber laborer (1930)

Spouse:

Melda Grace Rayman

Married:

December 24, 1922

Children:

  1. Ethel June Whipkey
  2. Dwight Rayman Whipkey
  3. Harry Ellisworth Whipkey Jr.

Census:

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.7.2008

Pius Appleton Will

Father:

Uriah Will

Mother:

Minnie I. Fritz

Sex:

Male

Born:

April 11, 1892 - Roxbury, Upper Yoder Twp., Cambria Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

October 21, 1989 - Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania (age 97)

Buried:

October 24, 1989 - Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

School teacher, clerk in a steel mill

Spouse:

Bertha J. Moses (b. 3.19.1888 d. Jul.1978)

Children:

  1. Elizabeth J. "Betty" Will - (b. 8.24.1918)

Census:

Obituary:

Somerset Daily American, October 23, 1989
"Pius A. Will, 97, Susquehanna Street Extension, Johnstown, died Oct. 21, 1989, at Memorial Hospital. Born April 11, 1892, in Roxbury. He is the son of the late Uriah and Minnie (Fritz) Will. Preceded in death by wife, former Bertha J. Moses; brother, Tarence G.; and sister, Nelle B. Survived by daughter, Miss Elizabeth J. "Betty," at home. Brother of Everett G., Somerset; William R., Venice, Fla.; and Miss Eva, Berlin RD; also survived by sister-in-law, Sara Moses, Allegheny Lutheran Home; and nephews, William K. Will, Florida; Dr. Campbell Moses, New York City; and the Rev. Donald K. Moses, Princeton, Minn.; in addition to a number of great-nieces and nephews. Educated in Somerset County schools, where he taught for several years. Moved to Johnstown in 1911, and worked for Penn Traffic Co., Cambria Steel and Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1966, after 55 years of service. Lifelong Lutheran. Member of First Lutheran Church since 1912. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at The Picking-Trecce-Bennett Mortuary Inc. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Vine Street, The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson and the Rev. Nelson F. Ilgenfritz officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Preservation Fund, in care of First Lutheran Church or Allegheny Lutheran Home."
This obituary can be found at the Somerset Count PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 3 times removed

Last update: 1.27.08

Sarah Wilkins

Father:

Amos Wilkins

Mother:

Sarah Haines

Sex:

Female

Born:

1719

Died:

1807 - New Jersey (age 88)

Spouse:

William Trent Jr.

Married:

August 9, 1752 - Clearfield, Northhampton Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. William Trent III
  2. Ann Trent
  3. Mary Trent
  4. Sarah Trent
  5. John Trent

Comments:

Sarah died in a lunatic asylum.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

:Last update: 6.7.2008

Lavinia Will

Father:

William Will

Mother:

Sarah Kimmel

Sex:

Female

Born:

January 4, 1842 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

February 20, 1920 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 78)

Buried:

Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Josiah J. Weigle

Married:

November 28, 1861 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Charles Elmer Weigle
  2. Sarah Ann Weigle
  3. Albert Sylvester Weigle
  4. Jacob Weigle
  5. Mary Martha Weigle
  6. William Henry Weigle
  7. Lucy Victoria Weigle
  8. Elizabeth Jane Weigle
  9. Phillip Mahlon Weigle
  10. Ida Kate Weigle
  11. Ellen Nora Weigler
  12. Lily Odella Weigle

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 5 times removed

Last update: 5.27.2008

Miriam A. Wilson

Father:

Abraham Wilson

Mother:

Catherine Baltzer

Sex:

Female

Born:

December 1854 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

1914 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 60)

Buried:

Walker Cemetery, Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Robert P. Brant

Married:

December 12, 1878 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Census:

This photo was sent to me by Larry Wilson, and is being used with his permission.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 1.16.08

Anna Barbara Wolpack

Father:

?

Mother:

?

Sex:

Female

Born:

1598 - Schriessheim, Mannheim, Baden, Germany

Died:

December 27, 1683 - Schriessheim, Mannheim, Baden, Germany (age 85)

Spouse:

Christoph "Stoffel" Brecht

Married:

1630 - Schriessheim, Mannheim, Baden, Germany

Children:

  1. Hans Balthasar Brecht

Relation to me:

10th great grandmother

Last update: 1.14.08

Hans Adam Wull

Father:

?

Mother:

?

Sex:

Male

Born:

1683- Lautenbach, Saarland Bezirk, Germany

Died:

May 23, 1753 - Ellweiler, Germany (age 70)

Spouse:

Anna Juliana Tross

Married:

October 1, 1715 - Lautenbach, Saarland Bezirk, Germany

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Will
  2. Maria Charlotta Will
  3. Johann Gerhardt Will
  4. Niclaus Will

Relation to me:

8th great grandfather

Last update: 1.13.08

Niclaus Will

Father:

Hans Adam Wull

Mother:

Anna Juliana Tross

Sex:

Male

Born:

June 30, 1721 - Lautenbach, Saarland Bezirk, Germany

Died:

January 1, 1722 - Lautenbach, Saarland Bezirk, Germany (age 6 months)

Relation to me:

7th great granduncle

Last update: 2.29.08

Mary M. Weigle

Father:

Jacob J. Weigle

Mother:

Sarah Reiman

Sex:

Female

Born:

February 10, 1859 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

May 8, 1932 - David City, Butler Co., Nebraska (age 73)

Buried:

David City Cemetery, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska

Spouse:

Richard S. Heitzman

Married:

January 3, 1888 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 5 times removed

Last update: 6.14.2008

David Weigle

Father:

Jacob J. Weigle

Mother:

Sarah Reiman

Sex:

Male

Born:

May 28, 1856 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

April 9, 1931 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 74)

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Cevilla P. Knepper

Married:

1883 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Carlyle Knepper Weigle
  2. Nellie M.M. Weigle
  3. Beatrice Knepper Weigle
  4. Amy Ethel Weigle
  5. Winnifred Viola Weigle
  6. Lenore Gale Weigle
  7. Guy Wilson David Weigle
  8. Hugh Worthington Weigle

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 5 times removed

Last update: 6.22.2008

Emma Elizabeth Walker

Father:

Daniel H. Walker

Mother:

Mary A. Knepper

Sex:

Female

Born:

February 11, 1880 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

December 27, 1979 - North Manchester, Wabash Co., Indiana (age 99)

Buried:

Pike Cemetery, Brotherton, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

George S. Rieman

Married:

March 17, 1904 - Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Gay Zenola Rieman
  2. Glenn W. Rieman
  3. Timothy Wayne Rieman - (b. 1912)
  4. Dwight Walker Rieman - (b. 1918)
  5. Elaine Rieman

Census:

Obituary:

The Meyersdale Republic, January 10, 1980
"Emma Elizabeth Rieman, 99, of North Manchester, Ind., formerly of Somerset and Brothersvalley Township, died Dec. 27, 1979, at the home of her son, T. Wayne Rieman. She was born Feb. 11, 1880, in Berlin and was a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Mary (Knepper) Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S., in 1945; a daughter; four sisters; and five brothers. She is survived by four children: Glenn W. Rieman of Bridgewater, Virginia ; T. Wayne of North Manchester, Ind.; Dwight W. of Columbia, Mo.; and Mrs. Elaine Holsinger of Somerset; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. April May Beeghley of Blossburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Alma Rymer of Orlando, Fla. She was a member of Manchester Church of Brethren. Friends were received at Bender Funeral Home, North Manchester. A memorial service was conducted in Peter Sime Chapel in North Manchester with Pastor David Rogers officiating. Graveside services were conducted in Pike Cemetery, Brotherton, under the direction of the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Preferred memorials may be sent to the Manchester Church of the Brethren or the Somerset Church of the Brethren."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 7.8.2008

Myrtle May Weigle

Father:

Harvey M. Weigle

Mother:

Clara S. Suder

Sex:

Female

Born:

March 17, 1902 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

May 7, 1994 - Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 92)

Buried:

Mizpah Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Albert Jerome Fritz

Married:

1925 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Ernest Lavere Fritz

Census:

Comments:

- Sister of Nevin Suder Weigle.

Obituary:

Somerset Daily American, May 9, 1994
"Myrtie Fritz, 92, East Main Street, Somerset, died May 7, 1994, in Conemaugh hospital, Johnstown. Born March 17, 1902, in Stonycreek Township, daughter of the late Harvey and Clara (Suder) Weigle. Preceded in death by husband, Albert J.; two brothers and one sister. Survived by one son, Ernest L., married to the former Kathleen Larson, Somerset; 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Sister of Nevin S. Weigle, Berlin RD 2, and Pauline, wife of Edward Baumgardner, Friedens. Member of Faith Lutheran Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (today) in Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Faith Lutheran Church, Pastor Lloyd T. Wilson officiating. Interment, Mizpah Cemetery. Body will lie in state in the church from 9:30 until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church."
This obituary can be found at this Somerset County PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.14.2008

Nevin Suder Weigle

Father:

Harvey M. Weigle

Mother:

Clara S. Suder

Sex:

Male

Born:

July 21, 1903 - Shanksville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

May 23, 1996 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 92)

Buried:

May 26, 1996 - Somerset County Memorial Park, Somerset, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Coal Miner - PBS Coals

Religion:

Faith Lutheran Church, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Eva Marie Fritz

Married:

November 24, 1929 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Census:

Comments:

Bother of Myrtle May Weigle.

Obituary:

Somerset Daily American, May 24, 1996
"Nevin S. Weigle, 92, of Friedens RD 2, died May 23, 1996, at Patriot Manor. Born July 21, 1903, in Stonycreek Township, son of Harvey and Clara (Suder) Weigle. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, the former Eva M. Fritz; sisters, Myrtle Fritz and Ethel Onstead; brothers, Melvin, William, Ernest and Glenn Weigle. Survived by sister, Mrs. Edward (Pauline) Baumgardner of Friedens, and brothers, Harry, married to the former Hazel Emeigh, Berlin RD 1, and Ray, married to the former Helen Smith, Friedens RD 2; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was retired from PBS Coals. Member of Faith Lutheran Church, UMWA, and Somerset Lodge, FOE. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Viewing from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Rev. Lynn M. Sanner officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund, RD 5 Somerset, Pa., 15501."
This obituary can be found at this PAGenWeb Archive site.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.14.2008

Elma Ruth Weaver

Father:

Lewis S. Weaver

Mother:

Lucy Leora Smallwood

Sex:

Female

Born:

December 11, 1890 - Granville, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

October 28, 1973 - Planada, Merced Co., California (age 82)

Buried:

Plainsburg Cemetery, Plainsburg, Merced Co., California

Spouse:

Milton Merle Reiman

Married:

August 15, 1911 - Pittsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Genevieve Elma Reiman - (b. 1912)
  2. Gerald Milton Reiman - (b. 1913)
  3. Erma Rebecca Reiman - (b. 1915)
  4. Reta Katherine Reiman - (b. 1921)
  5. Ruth Lucille Reiman - (b. 1923)

Census:

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 6.23.2008

Dillie Victoria Walker

Father:

Daniel H. Walker

Mother:

Mary Ann Knepper

Sex:

Female

Born:

August 26, 1869 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Mahlon Schrock Reiman

Married:

1891 - Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Ralph Walker Reiman
  2. Ruth Victoria Reiman

Census:

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 7.11.2008

John H. Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Born:

September 10, 1845 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

December 15, 1915 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 70)

Buried:

Glade Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Catherine E. Engle (b. 7.24.1844 d. 4.20.1927)

Married:

January 23, 1868 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Melissa Will
  2. Charles Will - (b. 1.29.1871 d. 3.7.1946)
  3. Ida Mae Will - (b. 5.7.1873 d. 8.4.1943)
  4. Naomi Will
  5. Susan A. Will

Census:

Comments:

John served in Co. K, 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillary Regiment from September 1864 to July 4, 1865. According to the 1890 census, he was suffering from rheumatism. He owned a grocery and feed store in Downey.

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 3.20.08

Mary A. Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Sex:

Female

Born:

August 1847 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

1924 - Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 77)

Buried:

Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Friedens, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

John M. Walker

Married:

1869/70 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Sarah Catherine Walker - (died in infancy)
  2. Bertha Jane Walker
  3. Harriet Savanah Walker
  4. Lloyd Moses Walker

Census:

The photo was posted on the PAGenWeb Somerset County Archive site as part of the Tombstone Photo Project by Ellis Michaels and is being used with his permission.

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 3.9.08

Daniel Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Sex:

Male

Born:

July 7, 1850 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Christened:

May 17, 1851 - Glade Reformed and Lutheran Church, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

February 6, 1937 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 86)

Buried:

Lambertsville Cemetery, Lambertsville, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ross

Married:

about 1870 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Deliah J. Will
  2. Charles Marrell Will
  3. Ross E. Will

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 6.2.2008

Catherine Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Sex:

Female

Born:

October 29, 1852 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

1922 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 70)

Buried:

Downey Cemetery, Downey, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

George G. Boyer (b. 1847 d. 1928)

Married:

1868/9 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth Boyer - (b. 3.25.1870 d. 7.18.1958)
  2. Irvin E. Boyer - (b. 11.24.1871 d. 3.19.1962)
  3. Charles Boyer - (b. 1873/4 d. bef.1900)
  4. John w. Boyer - (b. 5.25.1876 d. 1.21.1965)
  5. Sadie E. Boyer - (b. 1.10.1879 d. 4.16.1949)
  6. William Boyer - (b. 6.10.1885 d. 6.9.1952)

Census:

The photo was posted to the Somerset County Tombstone Project site by Rich Boyer, and is being used with his permission.

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 3.26.08

Harriet J. Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Sex:

Female

Born:

April 9, 1858 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Christened:

January 16, 1859 - Glade Reformed and Lutheran Church, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

April 19, 1927 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 69)

Buried:

Glade Reformed Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

John L. Glessner

Children:

  1. Nellie Eldora Glessner
  2. Ivy Blanche Glessner

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 4.12.08

Uriah Will

Father:

William C. Will

Mother:

Sarah Lowry

Sex:

Male

Born:

November 13, 1865 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

September 20, 1938 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 72)

Spouse:

Minnie I. Fritz (b. 7.28.1872 d. 4.13.1952)

Children:

  1. Pius Appleton Will
  2. Tarence Grant Will
  3. Eva E. Will
  4. Nelle B. Will
  5. William R. Will
  6. Everett G. Will

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 1.21.08

Isiah Will

Father:

John Will

Mother:

Catherine Rayman

Sex:

Male

Born:

January 5, 1827 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Relation to me:

3rd great granduncle

Last update: 3.23.08

Daniel Will

Father:

John Will

Mother:

Catherine Rayman

Sex:

Male

Born:

June 30, 1829 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Christened:

September 27, 1829 - Glade Reformed and Lutheran Church, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Relation to me:

3rd great granduncle

Last update: 6.2.2008

Charles Will

Father:

John Will

Mother:

Catherine Rayman

Sex:

Male

Born:

June 21, 1830 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

May 6, 1905 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 74)

Buried:

Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Shoemaker

Spouse:

Mary Jane Fox

Children:

  1. Sarah C. Will
  2. Henry L. Will
  3. Alice L. Will
  4. Emma J. Will
  5. Lydia E. Will
  6. Daniel Will
  7. Harvey Sylvester Will

Comments:

- In 1880, he was a resident of the Somerset Co. Poorhouse and was listed as being deaf, dumb, insane, and divorced.

Census:

Relation to me:

3rd great granduncle

Last update: 5.29.2008

Sarah C. Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Sex:

Female

Born:

January 18, 1862 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Henry Daniel Will

Children:

  1. Mabel Mae Will - (b. 11.20.1885)
  2. Walter Charles Will
  3. Paul McKinley Will
  4. Alvin Grant Will

Comments:

- Sarah and Henry were 1st cousins, once removed

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 1.22.08

Henry L. Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Sex:

Male

Born:

December 21, 1864 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

December 9, 1901 (age 36)

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 3.25.08

Alice L. Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Sex:

Female

Born:

May 6, 1866 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 6.6.2008

Emma J. Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Sex:

Female

Born:

October 20, 1868 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

March 6, 1944 (age 75)

Last update: 5.5.08

Daniel Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Sex:

Male

Born:

June 21, 1875 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 6.2.2008

Harvey Sylvester Will

Father:

Charles Will

Mother:

Mary Jane Fox

Born:

December 1, 1879 - Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

October 25, 1948 - Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 68)

Buried:

Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Nelle Jane Rhoads

Married:

about 1903/04

Children:

  1. Ralph William Will
  2. Harold R. Will
  3. Clyde E. Will

Comments:

Harvey registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was of medium height and build and had gray eyes and dark hair.

Census:

Relation to me:

1st cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 5.29.2008

Julian Will

Father:

John Will

Mother:

Catherine Rayman

Sex:

Female

Born:

March 18, 1834 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

October 6, 1845 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 11)

Buried:

Wills Church Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Relation to me:

3rd great grandaunt

Last update: 5.31.2008

Catherine Will

Father:

John Will

Mother:

Catherine Rayman

Sex:

Female

Born:

May 27, 1835 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Died:

April 9, 1911 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania (age 75)

Buried:

Glade Reformed Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Spouse:

Lewis Lowry

Married:

1854/5 - Stonycreek Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Children:

  1. Lucinda Lowry
  2. Mary A. Lowry
  3. Edward Lowry
  4. Rebecca K. Lowry
  5. Ullisses G. Lowry - (b. 1868/9 d. bef.1880)
  6. Charles C. Lowry
  7. Minnie Lowry

Census:

Relation to me:

3rd great grandaunt

Last update: 6.3.2008

Elias A. Worthen

Father:

Richard Worthen

Mother:

Nancy Elizabeth ?

Sex:

Male

Born:

1829 - Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

1873 - Jackson Co., Illinois (age 44)

Spouse:

Sarah Ann Patterson

Married:

January 10, 1861 - Jackson Co., Illinois

Children:

  1. Mary C. Worthen - (b. abt.1862)
  2. Ellen J. Worthen - (b. Apr.1863 d. 1915)
  3. Nancy E. Worthen - (b. abt.1865)
  4. Richard Patterson Worthen - (b. abt.1868)
  5. Martha Worthen - (b. abt.1872)

Census:

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 8.8.2008

Thomas Andrew Worthen

Father:

Thomas Worthen

Mother:

Catherine Reiman

Sex:

Male

Born:

September 28, 1877 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

October 2, 1963 - Illinois (age 86)

Buried:

Mt. Joy Cemetery, Murphysboro, Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Spouse:

Phoebe Elizabeth Blimm (b. 8.3.1881 d. 7.2.1967)

Married:

1900 - Murphysboro, Murphysboro Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Comments:

Thomas registered for the draft on September 12, 1918 in Ferguson, Missouri. He was of medium height and build and had blue eyes and light brown hair.

Census:

More info on this family can be found in Thomas Shawcross's WorldConnect GEDCOM file.

The photo was provided by Daniel J. Graff and is being used with his permission.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 8.8.2008

Thomas Worthen

Father:

Richard Worthen

Mother:

Nancy Elizabeth ?

Sex:

Male

Born:

June 22, 1836 - Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

August 1, 1878 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 42)

Occupation:

Farmer

Spouse:

Catherine Reiman

Married:

February 27, 1860 - Jackson Co., Illinois

Children:

  1. Richard Worthen
  2. Robert E. Worthen
  3. Margaret Emily Worthen
  4. Philip Henry Worthen
  5. Sarah Elizabeth Worthen
  6. Martha Alice Worthen
  7. Catherine Worthen
  8. Nancy Harriet Worthen
  9. Thomas Andrew Worthen

Census:

More info on this family can be found in Thomas Shawcross's WorldConnect GEDCOM file.

Relation to me:

Not related by blood

Last update: 8.5.2008

Sarah Elizabeth "Minnie" Worthen

Father:

Thomas Worthen

Mother:

Catherine Reiman

Sex:

Female

Born:

November 29, 1869 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

September 9, 1954 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 84)

Spouse:

Joshua Ripley (b. Oct.1864 d. 1924)

Married:

November 13, 1890 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Children:

  1. Emma M. Ripley - (b. 8.7.1891 d. 8.22.1892)
  2. Elton Clarence Ripley - (b. 12.18.1893 d. 10.7.1975)
  3. Walton W. Ripley - (b. Feb.1895 d. 2.12.1899)
  4. Beulah Blanch Ripley - (b. 6.14.1896 d. 10.8.1958)
  5. Thomas Henry Ripley - (b. 11.27.1897 d. 9.13.1973)
  6. Arden Orval Ripley - (b. 9.26.1900 d. 7.24.1984)
  7. Eula R. Ripley - (b. 8.27.1902)
  8. Ruth Ada Ripley - (b. 11.20.1905 d. 11.10.1988)
  9. Sylvia W. Ripley - (b. 9.1.1909 d. 4.30.1998)

Census:

More info on this family can be found in Thomas Shawcross's WorldConnect GEDCOM file.
The photo was provided by Daniel J. Graff and is being used with his permission.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 8.9.2008

Robert E. Worthen

Father:

Thomas Worthen

Mother:

Catherine Reiman

Sex:

Male

Born:

December 28, 1862 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

August 1, 1874 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 11)

Census:

More info on this family can be found in Thomas Shawcross's WorldConnect GEDCOM file.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 1.14.08

Richard Worthen

Father:

Thomas Worthen

Mother:

Catherine Reiman

Sex:

Male

Born:

September 14, 1860 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois

Died:

September 25, 1869 - Levan Twp., Jackson Co., Illinois (age 9)

More info on this family can be found in Thomas Shawcross's WorldConnect GEDCOM file.

Relation to me:

2nd cousin, 4 times removed

Last update: 1.13.08

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