1. Christopher1 Wittman was born circa 1700. He died before 12 Sep 1770 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.1 His estate was submitted to probate on 12 Sep 1770 at Lancaster County.2
On 26 Mar 1747, he purchased 346 acres in Cocalico Township. Prior to this time he was in Hanover Township, Montgomery County.3
Christopher Wittman registered a will on 18 Feb 1765 at Manheim Township, Lancaster County, which read:
Christopher Witman decd - In the Name of God Amen I Christopher Whitman of Manheim Township in the County of Lancaster and Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being Weak of Body, but of Perfect sound and disposing Mind Memory & understanding calling to mind the uncertainty of Human Life and that it is ordered for all one once to die Do recommend my soul to my Great Creator who gave it and my Body to the Earth from whence it came in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection through the Merits of Jesus Christ my Redeemer And as to my Worldly Estate with Which it hath pleaseth God to bless me do bequeath in manner following First I order that all of my just Debts and funeral Expences be discharged and paid by my Executor as soon as Conveniently may be after my decease then I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife Barbara my House and ten acres of Land in Manheim Township Lancaster County with all the Buildings and Edifices thereon together with all and Singular. my Personal Estate Bonds Money and other affects of what name soever To hold the same for and During her Natural Life granting her hereby full power and Authority to sell and Convey the said Lott of ground above mentioned [if she pleases] to any person whomsoever impowring her to make execute and Deliver sufficient title for the same to the purchaser And further I Order and Direct that all and whatsoever my said Wife Barbara shall leave at the time of her Death that it shall be divided amongst my Children Vizt Adam Christopher, John, Michael & Henry Witman and my Daughters Rosina Wife of Detrick Kremer Madlena Wife of Ludwig Imler Regina Wife of William Kurtz But nevertheless that a Due Regard shall be had to a Certain Book wherein I have specified all and whatsoever I have already given to Each of my Children aforehand so that if one of them have received of me than the other that they then shall be made Equal so as to be made share and share alike of the Estate so left at the time of my wife's death And Lastly I do hereby Nominate Constitute and Appoint my Beloved Wife Barbara afores. to be my whole and sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament Disanuling and utterly making void all other Will or Wills by me before made in Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal the eighteenth Day of February in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and sixty five. Christopher Wittman S.S. Signed Sealed Published pronounced & Declared by the Testator as his last Will and Testament in presence of us George Stricker, Elizabeth Shaffner??? Casper Shaffner jun
Lancaster County on the Twelfth Day of September Anno Dom 1770 Before me the Subscriber Personally appeared Casper Shaffner jun and Elizabeth Shaffner two of the subscribing Witnesses to the within Will and on their Corporal Oath did depose and say that they were present and Saw and Heard Christoph Witman the Testator within named Sign Seal Publish Pronounce and declare the within Writing as and for his last Will and Testament and that at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing Mind Memory & Understanding to the best of their Knowledge observation and belief.
Be it remembered that on the twelfth Day of September Anno Domini 1770 The last Will and Testament of Christopher Witman late of the County of Lancaster Yeoman deceased was proved in due form of law and letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Barbara Witman the Executrix therein Named she Being first duly Qualified well and truly to administer the Estate of the said decedent and to Exhibit a true and perfect Inventory thereof into the Registers Office at Lancaster on or before the twelfth Day of October next and to render a true and just Account of her Administration on the said Estate when thereto Lawfully required given under the seal of the office at Lancaster.
Children of Christopher1 Wittman and Anna Barbara (--?--) were as follows:
2. Adam2 Wittman (Christopher1) was born on 1 Nov 1723.8 He died on 9 Aug 1781.
Appointed Coroner of Berks County? PA Colonial Records v8 p780.
Adam Wittman registered a will on 22 Sep 1781 at Reading, which read:
Abstract
Witman, Adam Reading Sep 22, 1781
Adm. to Catharina Witman, the widow and Jos. Hiester, son in law.
Children of Adam2 Wittman and Catharina Gansert were as follows:
3. Christopher2 Wittman (Christopher1) was born in 1725.11 He died between 29 Apr 1778 and 20 May 1778 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. His estate was submitted to probate on 20 May 1778 at Reading, Berks County.
On 4 Oct 1766 he was appointed coroner of Berks County. He was an Innkeeper in 1774 at SW Corner of Penn Square & 4th Street, Reading.12
Christopher Wittman registered a will on 29 Apr 1778 at Reading, which read:
I Christopher Witman of the town of Reading in the County of Berks in Pennsylvania yoeman am weak in body but of a good disposing mind, memory and understanding. Thanks be to God for it, and I have considered the mortality of my body, do hereby make and publish this to be my testament and last will in manner and form.
Imprimis I recommend my immortal soul in the hands of Almighty God and my body to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner in the Earth and that all my lawful debts shall be paid out or my estate by my executors or the survivor of them.
2ndly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Barbara Witman the sum of thirty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to be paid soon after my death. My Bed and Bedstead and all the furniture belonging to the same Bed· and all Linnen Cloth · all the yearn and flax · all the grain and meal in my house and possession · all the meat · one Chest and Drawers in my Bed Room · her choice of one of my Tables six chairs · two iron pots · 1 iron pamm. a pair of fire tongs & Shovel · three pewter · Basons or plates · six smaller plates six ? plates · Six Knives and forks twelve Spoons · a flesch fork · one iron scumming leadel · one p??p leadel · one thee kettel · one thee pot · one coffe pot · six thee Cups & Saucers · one china Bowl · one pewter tanker · one pint Do: two flat irons · ???? traps · two bails · two chandel sticks · and snufers · three bottels · one spinning wheel · an ax · one Hymn Book · the smal bed with the furniture wherein my sons Jacob and Daniel sleept in · all the dry apples in the house. · four earthen pots · and a ????? · and I do further order that my Executors or the survivor of them shal put out and buy three hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania on interest at good security or in the loan office · and give and Deliver the Interest thereof yearly and Every year to my said wife or to her orders During the time of her natural life · and it is further my will that my said wife shall have full liberty and privelidge to Dwell in my Small House on the westermost Endof the lot No.32 in the town of Reading until my son Abraham Wittman attains the age of twenty-one years. · And from and after the time aforesaid my said wife is to dwell in the next house to the afore mentioned towards the East End of the Lot No 32 adjoining Penn Street · and that during the time of her widowhood only and no longer and all the above bequests shall be line of her thirds or Dower of my Estate.
3rdly It is my will that my Executors or the Survivors of them shall pay to my said wife Barbara all the Rents and Interest which may accrue of the Estate and Legacys as I herein Shall bequeath to my two sons Jacob and Daniel until they Respectively apiece to the age of fourteen years · as and for their support and Maintenance if my said wife should Mary again then and in such Case my Executors or the Survivors of them Shall have full power to board my said sons to such place or places as to them or the survivors of them shall seem propper in case her mother doth not do her duty as a mother ought to do.
4thly I give and bequeath to my son John Wittman my house and Lot of ground in the town of Reading whereon I dwell No. thirty four it being a Corner Lot between Penn Street and queen street to have and to hold to him my son John Wittman his heirs and assigns for Ever with this Condition that he shall pay to my son William Wittman the sum of three hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania in three months time after my death.
5thly I give and Bequeath to my son William Wittman the sum of fifteen pounds lawful money aforesaid over and above the sum of three hundred pounds that my son John Wittman is to pay to him as above Mentioned.
6thly I give and bequeath to my son George Wittman the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to be paid to him one hundred pounds There of in three months time after my Death and the further sum of two hundred and fifty pounds in one year after my death.
7thly I give and bequeath to my son Abraham Witman one Moiety or half part of my lot with all the buildings Erected in the town of Reading it being part of the corner lot between Penn Street and Callowhill Street. The whole Lot is marked in the plan of the town number thirty two · that is to said from East to west on Penn Street sixty feet and from South to North fifty feet on Callowhill Street · to have and to hold to my son Abraham Wittman his heirs and assigns forever · and I do further give to him all my shoemaker tools and the bed and bedstead he commonly slept in and he shall pay to my daughter Catherina Wittman the sum of fifty pounds lawful money at the time that she arrives to the age of nineteen years and he and his heirs Executors administrators and assigns shall suffer my wife Barbara without Molestation or hindrance to live in the house on said lot as is mentioned in the second article or paragraph.-
8thly I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherina Wittman the sum of two hundred fifty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania · over and above the sum of fifty which my son Abraham Wittman is to pay to her to be paid at the time when she attains to the age of eighteen years and further I give her the Bed and Bedstead She Commonly Sleept in · and all the furniture belonging to the said Bed · one iron pot six pewter plates · six ____plates · two pewter Basons · six spoons one thee Kettel two candel sticks two brass leadels one table and one fine table cloth · three flat irons two bowels six delft Plates · four chairs · one china bowl one frying pan · one thee pot · six thee cups and saucers one Testament and a Hymn Book. and it is my will if my said Daughter should incline to purches any articles of my personal goods at the vendue to be held by my Executors · that She Shall be charged with and so much as she receives in goods as aforesaid such sum shall be deemed as part of her two hundred and fifty pound aforesaid.
9thly I give and bequeath to my son Jacob Wittman the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds lawful money aforesaid to be paid in three months time after my Death and I give him one English Bible and one german Bible.
10thly I give and bequeath to my son Daniel Wittman the other moiety or half part of my lot of ground in town of Reading the whole lot is marked in the plan of the said ___ 32 that is to say adjoining on the east by Callowhill Street · on the South by the other moiety aforesaid and herein given to my son Abraham Wittman and on the north by a piece of ground belonging to Thomas Youngman on the west by the ______ 31 to have and to hold to him my son Daniel Wittman his heirs and assigns for Ever. And I give him the sum of one hundred pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania to be paid in three months time after my death.
11thly It is my will and I order that my Executor or the survivors of them shall sel my said lot near the town of Reading Containing about five acres of Land it be the same more or less which I bought of Richard Hokly, and I give them or the survivors of them full power and authority to Sign Seal and Deliver a good deed to the purchaser and his heirs and assigns forever · and it is further my will that my Executors or survivors of them shall sel all my personal estate [except what I have herein before Bequeathed] at publick venture as soon as conveniently may be after my death. and all the overplus what remains when all my Debts and Legacies are paid they shill Divide to and among all my Children in Equal Shares · and the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds which I ordered to be lend upon interest for the benefit of my wife as aforesaid shall after her death be divided to and among all my children or their Representatives in Equal shares · and it is further my will that in Case one of my Children should Die in their Minority unmarried and without an heir · then such legacy of such child ______ shall be Divided to and among all my Children or their Representatives in Equal Shares.
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Barbara Wittman · my son John Wittman and my Trusty Friend Henry Raffer (?) in Douglas Township Berks County to be Executrix and Executors of this my testament and last will. Ratifying and allowing this to be my Last will and testament. and I make null and void all former wills by me made ??? ????? whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal April the twenty ninth 1778.
Signed sealed and by the said Christopher Wittman as and for his testament and last will Declared in the presents of us at his request as we ourselfs subscribed unto.
Leonhard Rapport(?)
Andreas Engle
William Reif(?)
Reading in Berks County May 20th 1778 personally appeared Leonhard Rapport Andreas Engle & William Risser witnesses to the afore written will they said Leonhard Rappert Andreas Engle on their solemn oaths and the said Wl Teaser on his solemn affirmation did severally depose that they were present & saw & heard Christ. Wittman the testator therein named sign seal pronounce publish & declare the afore writing to be his Last will & testament & that at the time of doing thereof he was of sound mind memory & understanding as they verily believe. Who subscribed their names threrunto as witnesses respectively at the request & in the presence of the said testator.
Henry Christ Register.
There were no children of Christopher2 Wittman and Mary Adams.
Children of Christopher2 Wittman and Anna Barbara (--?--) were as follows:
Possible d. TLC P. 4, p. 43.
4. Johannes2 Wittman (Christopher1) was born circa 1730.41 He died circa Dec 1806.42
Children of Johannes2 Wittman and Maria (--?--) were as follows:
5. Johan Heinrich2 Wittman (Christopher1); Stoever Record's p. 63 call him "John Heinrih Weidtmann" was born in 1734. He died on 18 Apr 1817.
His obituary appeared on 3 Jun 1817. It read:
Reading Alder 1797-1824, page 66 'Witman, died the 18th of last May at the home of Jacob Meyer in Heidelberg-Heinrich Witman in his 83rd year. for 55 years he had been an esteemed resident of Reading.' Published Tues. June 3, 1817 - From letter from Dale and Florence Collins of Espyville PA Jan. 10, 1996.
Children of Johan Heinrich2 Wittman and Catarina Baesler were as follows:
6. Magdalena2 Wittman (Christopher1) was born circa 1735.58 She died after 1765 mentioned in father's will.
Children of Magdalena2 Wittman and Ludwig Imler both born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
7. Elizabeth3 Wittman (Adam2, Christopher1) was born in 1750.65 She died on 11 Jun 1825.
Children of Elizabeth3 Wittman and Joseph Hiester were as follows:
8. Johannes3 Wittman (Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 25 Feb 1749 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.68 He died on 2 Oct 1818 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.69
He died intestate.
Children of Johannes3 Wittman and Anna Amelia Yeager were as follows:
9. Wilhelm3 Wittman (Christopher2, Christopher1) was born in 1752.72 He died in Sep 1808.
Elected representative?73
Children of Wilhelm3 Wittman and Catharine Erb were as follows:
Kate, William (19 Oct 1799), Isaac (7 Feb 1806), Thomas (16 Aug 1808), Elizabeth (Betsy) (28 Sep 1810), Sarah (8 Jun 1812), Amos (30 Mar 1813), Philip Jr. (11 Jun 1815), Cyrus (11 Jul 1819).
Philip might be buried in Plowville, Berks Co. Dad said the earlier generations lived in that area and around Morgantown. After William Howard (1837-1912) Witman's Civil War service he moved to southern Lancaster Co., PA near Wrightsdale. My father (b 1913) can remember his aunts and uncles still speaking German.
Elaine
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 14:12:27 -0400; born 21 Apr 1772 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania;74 died 1825? see subject memo.
Daughter??Host Church p. 43.
10. Abraham3 Wittman (Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 9 Oct 1759.83,84 He died on 22 Dec 1808 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.85,86 He was buried on 25 Dec 1808 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading.87
Other Children? p. 94 86; P.4 p. 21.
Children of Abraham3 Wittman and Elizabetha Margaretha Rose were as follows:
His death notice on 15 Dec 1882 at Reading Eagle read:
WITMAN -- In this city on the 14th inst., Abraham Witman, aged 84 years, 1 month and 13 days.
The relatives and friends of the family respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his son-in-law Fredrick Schmidt, 814 Penn st. on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Service at the house interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.
11. Barbara3 Wittman (Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 25 Oct 1759 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.109,110 She died on 18 Sep 1837 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.111 She was buried after 18 Sep 1837 in Alsace Cemetery.112
Children of Barbara3 Wittman and Johann Adam Rapp all born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
Hus. Johannes Ebling see Ebling chart by Pat Gore.
12. Johannes3 Wittman Jr. (Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 22 Sep 1764 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.132,133,134 He died on 30 Sep 1840 at Sinking Spring, Heidelberg, Berks County, Pennsylvania.135 He was buried after 30 Sep 1840 in St. John's Church, Sinking Spring.136
Children of Johannes3 Wittman Jr. and Hannah Beitem were as follows:
13. Maria3 Wittman (Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 1 Sep 1771.140 She died on 27 Apr 1838 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.141
Children of Maria3 Wittman and John Reidmeyer were as follows:
14. Maria4 Hiester (Elizabeth3Wittman, Adam2, Christopher1) was born on 20 Mar 1784 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.146,147 She died on 21 Mar 1806 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.148 She was buried on 23 Mar 1806 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading.149
Children of Maria4 Hiester and Heinrich August Philip Muehlenberg were:
15. Wilhelm4 Wittman (Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 19 Feb 1772 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.152,153 He died on 16 Jun 1828 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.154
Children of Wilhelm4 Wittman and Maria Green were as follows:
16. Benjamin4 Wittman (Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 28 Nov 1774 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.180 He died circa 19 Sep 1857.181 He was buried on 21 Sep 1857 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section K Lot 9, Reading.182
State of Pennsylvania Berks County On this 16th day of Nov 1843 came in person in open court before the quarter session in and for said County, Benjamin Whitman a resident of Said County aged sixty eight who on his solemn oath makes the following declaration to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of Congress passed the 4th of July 1836. Applicant States that he is informed and has good reason to believe that his father John Whitman enlisted as a regular Soldier in the army of the American Revolution in the Pa Line that he continued to Serve as Such in the 1st and 2nd Pa. Regiments, until the close of the War, the name of the officer this affiant does not know, but must beg leave to refer to the records in Harrisburg & Washington City. That said John Whitman before the revolutionary war about the year 1771 intermarried with Anna Maria Yeager in Reading Pa that they continued to live together as Such until 1819 when said John Whitman died, that his widow Anna Maria lived as Said Whitman's widow untill the 14th day of Nov 1837, when she departed this life, that this affiant and Johnathon Whitman of Dauphin County Pa are the Surviving Children of Said Anna Maria & John Whitman dead, that affiant had no documentary evidence in his possession at this time & if he should find any he will furnish it that he knows of no witness by whom he can prove his service the register of birth of said John & Anna Marias Children ________to and Subscribe this day & year aforesaid Benjamin Witman
The affidavit of Wm Pauli taken at the town of Reading on the 16th day of of Nov 1843 affiant States that he is the minister of the German Reformed Church, and as such has the Custody of the old records minutes Books &. Of said Church from the year 1770 to 1778 inclusive, and on the books of a date 1771 the 1st Sept. is the following entry made therein by Wm Boas the then minister of Said Church, to wit, 1st Sept 1771 I married John Witman and Anna Maria Jaeger both of Reading all in the hand writing of the said Wm Boas
State of Pennsylvania Berks county Wm Schvaner a Justice of the peace in aforesaid County, Wm Pauli, who made oath to the fore going affidavit. He is well known to me and is the minister of the German Reformed church. Sworn under my hand this 16th day of Nov. 1843
State of Pennsylvania Berks County I Daniel Young Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of Berks County do certify that William Schoener is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and ______________ and that the above signature purporting to be his is true and genuine The testimony where of I have hereunder set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Reading November 16, 1843 Daniel Young Prothonotary
Also came in open court Geo Schall aged 83 years who on his oath State that they had been acquainted with John & Ann Maria Whitman for 65 years and that they lived together as man & wife from my earliest acquaintance until about the year 1819 when said John departed this life, that seid Ann Maria lived as said John's widow untill the 14th day of Nov. 1837 when she departed this life, that Benj Whitman of Berks County Pa & Johnathan Whitman of Dauphin County are the only Surviving children of Said John & Ann Maria Whitman and that Said John was _________ a Soldier of the Revolution Geo Schnell The court are satisfied that Benj & Johnathon Whitman are the only Surviving Children of Ann Maria & John Whitman dead & that Said Widow died on the 14th Nov 1837. All of which is ordered to be certified.
Children of Benjamin4 Wittman and Margaretha Otto were as follows:
17. Jacob4 Wittman (Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 28 Aug 1776 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.206,207 He died on 23 Apr 1823 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.208 He was buried after 23 Apr 1823 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading.209
He was Hatter.
Children of Jacob4 Wittman and Juliana Henritze were as follows:
Wife Barbara Himmelberger?
18. Jonathon4 Wittman (Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 18 Aug 1778.216 He died after 1850.
He resided at Dauphin County.
Children of Jonathon4 Wittman and Marie Catharine Yerger were as follows:
19. Samuel4 Wittman (Abraham3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 23 Mar 1783 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.220,221,222 He died on 22 May 1816.
Children of Samuel4 Wittman and Catharine Schnell were:
20. Johannes4 Rapp (Barbara3Wittman, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 10 Apr 1788 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.225,226 He died on 22 Nov 1871 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.227
Children of Johannes4 Rapp and Maria Barbara Bernhart all born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
21. David4 Wittman (Johannes3, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 24 Apr 1798 at Berks County, Pennsylvania.256,257 He died in 1874 at Sinking Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Children of David4 Wittman and Maria Catharina Seitzinger were as follows:
22. Hester5 Witman (Wilhelm4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 1 Sep 1795 at Berks County, Pennsylvania.258,259 She died on 10 Jul 1880.260
Children of Hester5 Witman and Johannes Otto were:
23. Johann Otto5 Wittman (Benjamin4, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 11 Jan 1802 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.262,263 He died.
Children of Johann Otto5 Wittman and Caroline Orth were:
His obituary appeared. It read:
Dr. Henry O. Witman.
Henry Orth Witman was born January 22d, 1830, in Harrisburg, and died February 13th, 1892, in Washington city, D.C. He was the eldest son of John Otto Witman and his wife Caroline Orth. His father was a native of Reading, coming to the State Capital as a clerk under Surveyor General Hiester, subsequently studying medicine under Dr. Luther Reily, whose wife's siter(sic) he married, and for upwards of forty years was a successful practitioner, thirty years of which was at Halifax, Dauphin county. The son was educated in this city, studied medicine with his father, attended medical lectures at Castleton, Vermont, graduating afterwards from Jefferson College, Philadelphia. Until the war for the Union he practiced his profession at Halifax with his father. Furing the rebellion, he served as lieutenant of C. E, Sixth regiment, P.V.M., and Captain of Co. E, Thirty-sixth regiment, P.V.M. In 1866 he removed to Harrisburg, where he continued in practice until his appointment, about eighteen months since, as Medical Examiner in the Pension Office at Washington. His illness was of short duration, being an attach of erysipelas, and the first intimation his friends here had of his condition was the announcement of his death. Dr. Witman married in 1866 Miss Fredericka Krause, daughter of the late Judge David Krause, of Norristown, who with four children survive. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. He leaves a sister, the wife of Dr. Robert H. Moffitt, of this city. He was, as may be noted, full cousin of Dr. George W. Reily, who preceded him to the grave the safe week. Dr. Witman was was(sic) a well-learned and concsientious(sic) physician, and was perfectly reliable-he could be depended upon. His natural honesty and reserve operated very much against him as a physician-but it can be said of him that he was perfectly free from charlatanism in whatever shape or form it comes. At the bedside, his gentle manner won him hosts of friends, and he well deserved the epithet, "the good doctor." He was, to use the language of a friend of youth "a Christian gentleman" in everything which those words imply.
24. John5 Witman (Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born circa 1800. He died before 1836.
Children of John5 Witman and Catherine Helgar were as follows:
25. Elizabetha5 Witman (Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 26 Jul 1802 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.272,273 She died on 10 Sep 1886 at 517 Laurel Street, Reading, Cause of Death, Debility; Attending Physician, Dr. Samuel L. Kurtz of 412 S. 5th Street.274 She was buried on 13 Sep 1886 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section N Lot 65, Reading.275,276
She was enumerated with Peter Rhein on the census of 25 Jun 1860 at SouthWest Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, as Eliza Rein *She was shown as age 58. Her death notice on 13 Sep 1886 read:
The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza Rhein took place this afternoon from the residence of her son Augustus, 517 Laurel street. The attendance was very large. Rev. Dickley of the 4th street M.E. church, conducted services. Interment was made in Charles Evans cemetery by Undertaker Miller.
277 The funeral arrangements were by E.S. Miller, Reading.278
Children of Elizabetha5 Witman and Peter Rhein were as follows:
26. Wilhelm5 Witman (Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 9 Aug 1804 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.281,282 He died after 1851.
Children of Wilhelm5 Witman and Lea Kissinger all born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
He retired in Sep 1912.294 He and Elizabeth M. Rhein resided at 11143 Watt Avenue, Chicago, in 1931.295
27. Heinrich5 Wittman (Jonathon4, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 14 Jul 1799 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.296 He died.
Children of Heinrich5 Wittman and Mary Shell were:
28. Peter5 Rapp (Johannes4, Barbara3Wittman, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 28 Jun 1815 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.298 He died on 16 Jan 1871 at Pleasant Valley, Nevada County, California.299 He was buried on 17 Jan 1871 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, California.300
His death notice on 4 Feb 1871 read:
Peter Rapp (son of John Rapp) age 55 formerly of Reading, died in Nevada City California.
Children of Peter5 Rapp and Eva Bechtel all born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
Children of Peter5 Rapp and Mary Johanna Ohmayer were as follows:
29. David S.5 Witman (David4Wittman, Johannes3, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 5 Apr 1825 at Heidelberg, Berks County, Pennsylvania.325 He died on 31 Mar 1911 at Montadon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Children of David S.5 Witman and Louisa A. McCorkle were:
30. Jacob6 Rhein (Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 5 May 1829 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.326,327 He died on 9 Apr 1907 at Maidencreek, Berks County, Pennsylvania, informant: William Rhein of Blandon; cause of death: Cancer of the throat and jaw.328,329,330 He was buried on 12 Apr 1907 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section D-1 Margin Lot 29-30, Reading.331
He was employed as a puddler, roller and boss roller in iron mills, having started at age 12.332 Jacob Rhein is head of household on the census of 25 Jun 1860 at SouthWest Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, as Jacob Rein. He was 30 years old and a day labourer with $100 of personal estate. The next household listed was that of his father Peter Rhein. Enumerated with Jacob Rhein were Julia Ann Rhein, Jane Bench, William Rhein, Matilda Rhein, and Peter Augustus Rhein.333 Jacob Rhein is head of household on the census of 19 Jul 1870 at 4th Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, as "Jacob Rhine". His occupation was " Roller Iron." He was 38years old; the owner of $2800 in real estate and $200 in personal property; and he was born in Pennsylvania. Enumerated with Jacob Rhein were Julia Ann Rhein, Jane Bench, Charles Howard Rhein, William Rhein, and William Bench. Jacob Rhein is head of household on the census of 5 Jun 1880 at 433 Spruce Street, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania,. He was 50 Years old and an iron roller. Enumerated with Jacob Rhein were Jane Rhein Hantsch, George Samuel Hantsch, Jane Bench, Charles Howard Rhein, and Julia Ann Rhein. His obituary appeared on 9 Apr 1907. It read:
Jacob Rhein
aged 76 years, died of cancer of the throat early this morning, at the home of his son, William Rhein, Blandon, after an illness of four months. He had been bedfast three weeks. Mr. Rhein was born and reared in Reading and attended the schools of this city. When a young man he learned the trade of a puddler, beginning at the age of 12 years. He was first employed at the Bertolet Rolling Mill at the foot of Penn street. He was boss roller there for many years. Later he was employed in the Seyfert, McManus & Co. mill and in later years was with the Reading Iron Company. Mr. Rhein was recognized as a roller of skill. Deceased retired about six years ago and for seven months lived at Blandon. While in this city he had lived at 433 Spruce street and also with his son-in-law G. Sam. Hantsch, 119 South Fourth street. Mr. Rhein was a member of St. Peter's M. E. Church, the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. His wife died four years ago. Deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Henry Kerns, Reading; William Rhein, Blandon; Charles Rhein, Reading, and one brother, Augustus Rhein, this city. The remains will be brought to this city for interment. Undertaker Miller has charge.
The funeral arrangements were by E. S. Miller of Washington Street, Reading.
Children of Jacob6 Rhein and Matilda Ruth were:
She was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 25 Jun 1860 at SouthWest Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, She was shown as age 9 and female. She resided at 329 Chestnut Street, Reading, in 1901.339 Her obituary appeared on 9 Mar 1929. It read.
Children of Jacob6 Rhein and Jane Bench were as follows:
He was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 25 Jun 1860 at SouthWest Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, He was shown as age 4.
31. Juliana6 Rhein (Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 19 Jun 1833 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.349 She died on 15 Jul 1897 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.350 She was buried on 19 Jul 1897 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section B Margin Lot 60, Reading.351
She resided at 919 North 8th Street, Reading. Her death notice on 16 Jul 1897 read:
Landis. In this city, in the 15 inst. Julia, widow of the late G. H. Landis, aged 64 years and 26 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 919 North 8th st., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Services at Covenant M. E. church, 9th and Elm street. Interment at Charles Evans cemetery.
Children of Juliana6 Rhein and George H. Landis were as follows:
His obituary appeared on 27 Nov 1927. It read.
He resided at 828 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing.359
32. Augustus6 Rhein (Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 4 Apr 1838 at Pennsylvania both stated and calculated.362,363 He died on 13 Nov 1915 at Gibralter, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Informant: Peter Augustus Rhein of 826 Thorn Street; Cause of death: Valvular disease of heart.364 He was buried on 17 Nov 1915 in Charles Evans Cemetery Section Z - Lot 138, Reading.365,366,367
He began military service on 7 Jun 1861; Company A, 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.368 He was described as 4 feel 5 ½ inches tall; of light complexion with gray eyes and black hair in 1861.369 He ended military service on 17 Jun 1864.370 On 28 Nov 1891 He applied for an invalid pension at age 53. He was "seven- eighths unable to earn a support by manual labor by reason of impaired eyesight - especially the left eye -no teeth, rheumatism, kidney affection, piles, heart affection, dry tetter, pain across small of the back - much pain on the chest, left side - disease of lungs."371 He resided at 1915 Gibralter Street, Robeson Township, Berks County, in 1915. His obituary appeared in Nov 1915. It read:
[Reading Eagle, Nov. 1915]
Augustus Rhein, The following is a list of tributes at the funeral of Augustus Rhein, Gibraltar, which took place from Undertaker Seidel's funeral apartments: Chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. John Gabriel and family; chrysanthemums, granddaughter, Grace Troup; wreath son George, wife and family; chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Mauger; roses, daughter Lillian and family; carnations, grandson John; pillow, widow; blanket family; wreath, son Charles and family; carnations, grandson, Harry Troup; broken heart, son Augustus, wife and family; carnations, grandchildren, Florence, Nellie (sic), Elsie, Mildred and Dorothy; carnations, employees of Hotel Penn barber shop.
The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel of 117 N. 5th Street, Reading. He died intestate.372
Children of Augustus6 Rhein and Kate Boyer were as follows:
She and Jonathon Christian Witman resided at 11143 Watt Avenue, Chicago, in 1931.378 She resided at 11614 Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in 1938.379
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Children of Augustus6 Rhein and Anna Wert all born at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, were as follows:
She resided at Chicago in 1917; from father's estate papers. Her obituary appeared on 28 Feb 1940. It read:
Mrs. Simon Blankenbiller
West Reading, Feb. 28 - Lillie Jane (Rhein), wife of Simon Blankenbiller, died this morning at her home 523 Franklin street, this borough, aged 72 years. She was a member of the Methodist denomination.
Surviving besides her husband are three children, John Blankenbiller and Edna, wife of John Grace, both of Reading, and Clarence, this borough, and a brother Peter Blankenbiller of Reading.
Funeral services Saturday at 10:30 from the Seidel Funeral Home. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.
392 She was; Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 04:36:48 -0800
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The following is the description of a Taufschein on ebay, item
#268698222, entitled"Fraktur Taufschein 1865 - Reading, PA":
"This Geburts and Taufschein (Birth and Baptismal Certificate) dated
1865 was printed in Reading, Pa. by Ritter & Co. It is printed and
written in German. The family name is Blankenbiller. Mother's maiden
name appears to me to be Teese. Lydia and Jonathan Blankenbiller had a
son John on the 9th day of March born in Brecknock Township, Berks
County, Pennsylvania, in North America. Baptismal name Johannes on the
3'rd day of June in the year 1865. Performed the ceremony: Tomas T.
Jeger and witnessed by Selber (PReceded by Die Eltern which translates
to approx. godparent or witness)."
Hope someone is lookingfor this.
Bonnie Blau
Researching: BAER/BHAER, ROBITZER, WINTER, BUCKS, JACOBY, WALTMAN,
EMERY, and related families
___________________________. The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel, Inc. of 117 N. 5th Street, Reading.393
She and Charles E. Troop resided at 517 Laurel Street, Reading, in 1890.396
33. Clayton Samuel6 Witman (David5, David4Wittman, Johannes3, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 28 Nov 1866 at Montadon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.397 He died on 29 Jun 1948 at Thomas, Tucker County, West Virginia.398
Children of Clayton Samuel6 Witman and Rhoda Mabel Reichard were:
34. William7 Rhein (Jacob6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1); dc says "Jane Buck" was born on 29 Sep 1854 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.399,400 He died on 30 Dec 1921 at Reading Hospital, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, informant: Florence E. Newcourt, RN Reading Hospital; cause of death: Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder.401,402 He was buried on 3 Jan 1922 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section R Lot 143, Reading.403,404,405
He was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 25 Jun 1860 at SouthWest Ward, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, He was shown as age 5. He was packer.406 He resided at Blandon, Berks County, in 1907.407 His obituary appeared on 31 Dec 1921. It read:
William Rhein
Following an illness of several weeks, William Rhein of 916 Robeson street, died at noon today in the Reading Hospital. He was aged 67 years. Mr. Rhein was suffering from a complication of ailments and entered the institution on Monday Nov. 14. He is survived by his widow, Kate Rhein. The body was removed to the home by Undertaker Miller.
408 The funeral arrangements were by C. I. Miller of 48 N. 4th Street, Reading.
Children of William7 Rhein and Kate E. Folk were as follows:
He and Jennie K. Noll resided at 322 Carpenter Street, Reading, in 1897.417 He was a repairman for the P&R Railroad.418 His obituary appeared on 28 Nov 1915. It read:
JACOB RHEIN, BLANDON, DEAD
Blandon, Nov. 22 (Special).--Jacob C. Rhein, aged 37 years, 10 months and 28 days, son of of William and Kate E. Rhein, of this place died from tuberculosis last evening at the home of his parents. Deceased, who was a member of the Evangelical church, is survived by his parents and two brothers, Chester A., Reading, and William G., Philadelphia, and a half-brother Harry J. Price, Reading. These children also survive: Guy, this place, and Catharine, of Carbondale. Deceased was employed on the railroad here as section hand until about four months ago, when he had to quit on account of ill health. Undertaker Miller, of Reading has charge.
Funeral, Monday, Nov. 29. After the services at the residence of the parents, the cortege will proceed to the Charles Evans cemetery, in Reading, where burial will be made. Rev. D. S. Stauffer, of Fleetwood, will officiate.
419 The funeral arrangements were by E. S. Miller of 420 Washington Street, Reading.
He resided at 322(?) Carpenter Street, Reading, in 1899.424 Were he and Charles P. Rhein Sr. parent and child? (an unknown value). His death notice read:
RHEIN - WILLIAM G., suddenly June 22, 1965, husband of the late Mary (nee Pennypacker), of 10818 Gifford st. Relatives and friends invited to funeral Sat. 10 AM, Joseph F. Nulty Funeral Home, 9701 Bustleton av. Friends may call Fri., 7 to 9 PM. Int. Northwood Cem.
He was a farmer in 1905 at Blandon, Berks County.429 He and Mamie Rothermel resided at 1458 North Tenth Street, Reading, in 1938.430 His obituary appeared on 4 May 1940. It read:
Chester Rhein
Chester Rhein, former resident of 1458 North Tenth street, this city, died last night in Kent Hospital, Dover, Del., aged 52 years. He was a native of this city, son of the late William and Kate (Folk) Rhein: was a member of the Goodwill Beneficial Association, Hyde Park; Reading Council 3, O. of I. A., and Ninth Street Mill Beneficial Association.
Surviving are one son, Arthur W. Rhein, of Dover, Del., one brother, William G. Rhein of Philadelphia and a halfbrother, Harry Price, this city.
Funeral on Thursday at 2 p. m. from the Miller Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. J. R. Rothermel. Interment in Laureldale Cemetery.
431 The funeral arrangements were by Miller Funeral Home, Reading.
Were she and Jennie J. Rhein the same person?434
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35. Julia Ann7 Rhein (Jacob6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born in Feb 1859 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. She died on 3 Nov 1903 at 119 South Fourth Street, Reading, Cause of Death, typhoid pneumonia with cold and exposure as contributing causes; Attending Physician, Dr. J. E. Harner.442,443 She was buried on 7 Nov 1903 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section D-1 Lots #29-30, Reading.444
She was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 19 Jul 1870 She was listed as eleven years old and at school. She appeared on the census of 1900; 1900 Census 9 children / 5 living. Her obituary appeared on 3 Nov 1903. It read:
Mrs. G. Samuel Hantsch
Julia, wife of G. Samuel Hantsch, tobacconist, died of typhoid pneumonia in her 45th year, shortly after noon today at her residence, 119 South 4th after an illness since last Friday. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rhein and a life-long resident of this city. These children remain: Mrs. Catharine Schneider, Mrs. Harry Selvard, Howard, Samuel and Edwin, this city; also a sister, Mrs. Henry Kerns, of Reading and 2 brothers, William Rhein of Blandon and Charles H., this city; also her parents. Deceased was a member of St. Peter's M.E. Church and had many friends.
November 4, 1903
HANTCH-In this city, on the 3rd inst., JULIA RHEIN HANTCH aged 45 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Friday at 11 a. m. at her late residence, No. 119 S. 4th St. Services at the house, Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.
November 6, 1903
The funeral of Julia, wife of G. Samuel Hantsch (nee Rhein), took place from her residence 119 South 4th at 11 a. m. Rev. B. T. Callen held services. The remains lay in a square-cornered mahogany carved casket, with oxidized extension bar handles, oxidized trimmings and plate, and were attired in a lavender robe. The bearers were: William and Charles Rhein, Howard Hantsch and Conrad Schneider. Among the out-of-town people present were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schneider, Maryland; John W. Watkins of Phila. The tributes included a large flat cluster of 44 chrysanthemums, emblematic of deceased's age, from family; cluster of roses, parents; cluster of chrysanthemums, Mrs. George E. Ruth and daughter; cluster of carnations, George Atkins; cluster of chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Schwenk and family; cluster of roses, sister Tillie; cluster of roses, Howard; cluster of pink carnations, Hollis family; cluster of white chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Leinbach; cluster of white chrysanthemums, M. G. Hollis; cluster of La France roses, Maude; cluster of yellow chrysanthemums, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhein; anchor on pedestal of natural flowers, bearing inscription "Sadly missed," in blue immortelles, nephew Jacob Rhein. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Funeral director, E. S. Miller.
445 The funeral arrangements were by E. S. Miller, Reading.
Children of Julia Ann7 Rhein and George Samuel Hantsch were as follows:
She was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 5 Jun 1880 at 433 Spruce Street, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Jennie R. Hantsch. She was listed as a proof reader in the 1900 Census on 1 Jun 1900. She and Conrad Frederick Schneider resided at Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, in 1901.450 Her obituary appeared on 8 Jun 1957. It read:
Jane Schneider Of Palmyra Is Taken By Death
Mrs. Jane R. Schneider, 78, of 48 N. College St., Palmyra, died last evening at the Barrows Nursing Home in Palmdale, where she had been a guest for three years.
Born in Reading, a daughter of G. Samuel and Julia (Rhein) Hantsch, she was the widow of Conrad F. Schneider, who founded the Schneider Printing Company in Palmyra.
She was a member of Trinity E. U. B. Church and the Sunshine Class and Womens Guild of the church. Mrs. Schneider Also belonged to the Palmyra Womens Club; Lebanon Chapter 115, Order of the Eastern Star; and the following Harrisburg organizations; Bethany Shrine, Willard Court, Order of Amaranth; and Daughters of the Nile.
She leaves one son J.. Howard Schneider, Palmyra; three grand children; three great-grandchildren, and two brothers; Richard Howard Hantsch, El Paso, Texas, and Edwin Hantsch, Binghamton, N.Y.
451 The funeral arrangements were by Smith Funeral Home, Palmyra.
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Her obituary appeared on 19 Feb 1941. It read:
Mrs. Harry G. Seivard Dies At G. S. Hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Seivard, aged fifty-eight, wife of Harry G. Seivard, of the Greystone Manor Apartments, North College Street, Palmyra, died Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Good Samaritan Hospital, this city, following an illness of six weeks. She had been a patient at the hospital since Sunday , and her death was attributed to complication. Born at Reading, a daughter of Samuel G. Hantsch and the late Julia Hantsch, she resided in Cleveland and Reading during the greater part of her life. Mrs. Seivard was a resident of Palmyra for the last three years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Julia; a grandson, Jay; her father, Samuel G. Hantsch of Palmyra; a sister, Mrs. C. F. Schneider, of Palmyra; and two brothers, Howard Hantsch of El Paso, Texas and Edwin Hantsch of Bridgeport, Conn.
SEIVARD--In Lebanon, on the 18 inst., Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wife of Harry G. Seivard, nee Hantsch aged 58 years
Private funeral on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from Smith Funeral Home, Palmyra. Kindly omit flowers.
457 The funeral arrangements were by Smith Funeral Home, Palmyra. The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel, Inc., Reading; cremated.
He resided at 8064 Hwy 80-E, El Paso, Texas, before 1955. His obituary appeared on 27 Nov 1964. It read:
The Shreveport Times, Fri., 27 Nov. 1964 G. H. Hantsch Succumbs at 81.
George H. Hantsch, 81, 205 Vine St., died, yesterday at 12:25 p.m. at Barksdale Air Force Hospital after a month“s illness. A World War I veteran and a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Mr. Hantsch was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Reading, Pa. During the war he served six years overseas in the Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel offensives and in the army of occupation. A resident of Shreveport for 15 years, he was a native of Reading, Pa., and a former resident of El Paso. Tex. He is survived by one son, Jerry Easley, and one daughter, Miss Myrtis Easley, both of Shreveport. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
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His obituary appeared in Jul 1920. It read:
Samuel Hantsch, Jr.
The funeral of Samuel Hantsch, jr., took place from the home of his father, Samuel Hantsch, 119 South Fourth street. Mr. Hantsch met a tragic death in Philadelphia while working as a brakeman for the Reading Railway Co., when he was crushed to death between cars. The services were in charge of Rev. Dr. William H. Lindemuth. The body was attired in a black suit and rested in a solid mahogany casket with antique silver handles and trimmings. Undertaker Seidel interred the remains in Charles Evans cemetery. Floral offering at the funeral were: Pillow, widow; 28 roses, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rhein; 28 roses, Thomas Davis and daughter; hollyhocks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaaber; galax wreath, Mrs. Kleinhaus; gladioluses, John Beaver; pink asters, Mr. and Mrs. William Leroh; white roses, Mr. and Mrs. Enos Bashore, Palmyra; wreath, cousins Howard and Jennie; asters, brother Howard; asters, sister; Bess; asters, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Luck; asters, Harry and aunt Tillie; wreath of gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. E. Adams; galax wreath, uncle Will, aunt Mazie and George; pillow, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers.
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He and Myrll Bradley resided at 158 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, Broome County, New York.483 He was a tool maker at National Carbon in 1945.484
36. Charles Howard7 Rhein (Jacob6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1); Jane (Unknown) in Charles H. dc was born on 15 Jan 1868 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.490,491 He and Anna B. Schaetzle obtained a marriage license on 11 Feb 1925 at Reading. Presumably they were wed shortly thereafter.492 He died on 25 May 1947 at 1107 Chestnut Street, Reading, informant: Mrs. Ann Rhein of 1107 Chestnut St., Reading; cause of death: Cardiac failure.493,494 He was buried on 29 May 1947 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section 64 Lot 116, Reading.495,496
He was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 19 Jul 1870 He was two years old and at home. He was enumerated with Jacob Rhein on the census of 5 Jun 1880 at 433 Spruce Street, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, as He was listed as 12 years old and "at school" Charles H. Rhein. He was a foreman for the Philadelphia & Reading Railway in 1900.497 He resided at 1215 Chestnut Street, Reading, in 1922.498 His obituary appeared on 26 May 1947. It read:
Charles H. Rhein
Charles H. Rhein, 79, died yesterday in his home, 1107 Chestnut St. Retired in the past ten years, he was a son of the late Jacob and Jane Rhein, and was a member of Lodge 62. F. and A. M.; P. and R. Relief Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Surviving is a widow, Anna B. (Schaetzle) Rhein. Services Thursday at 1 p. m. in the T. C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors, the Rev. Dr. Charles E. Roth officiating. Burial in Charles Evans Cemetery.
499 The funeral arrangements were by Theo. C. Aumen of 247 Penn Street, Reading.
Children of Charles Howard7 Rhein and Minnie R. Shaaber were:
.503
There were no children of Charles Howard7 Rhein and Anna B. Schaetzle.
37. Samuel W.7 Landis (Juliana6Rhein, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 14 Nov 1854 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.504 He died on 19 Sep 1929 at Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania.505,506 He was buried on 24 Sep 1929 in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading.507
His obituary appeared on 20 Sep 1929. It read:
SAMUEL W. LANDIS
Samuel W. Landis, aged 74 years, 10 months and 5 days, died of complications at 7:45 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Eisenbise, Blue Marsh. Mr. Landis was the last of his family, and was a lifelong resident of Reading. His parents were the late Dr. and Mrs. George Landis. His father practiced his profession both in this city and Birdsboro. Mr. Landis was a molder by trade, but for many years was employed as a plumber. He was retired the last two years and attended services and the Sunday school of the Memorial Baptist Church, this city. Besides the daughter, at whose home he died, Jennie, wife of George Eisenbise, there remain three sons, Clifford, Laureldale, and Edward and Chester, this city; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Director Cramp removed the remains to his retaining rooms.
Children of Samuel W.7 Landis and an unknown spouse were:
38. George Isaac7 Rhein (Augustus6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 18 Jul 1857 at Pennsylvania.510 He died on 25 Apr 1936 informant: Helen Ermantraut of 124 W. Oley St. Rdg Pa; cause of death: Coronary Sclerosis.511,512 He was buried on 29 Apr 1936 in Aulenbach's Cemetery - Lot 177 West Section E Grave 4, Reading.513,514,515
He resided at 265 North Front Street, Reading.516 His obituary appeared on 26 Apr 1936. It read:
GEORGE I. RHEIN
George I. Rhein died last evening at his home, 265 North Front street, aged 78 years. He lived retired, was a member of St. James Lutheran Church; Wyomissing Council, Royal Arcanum; the Rainbow Fire Company and its relief Association and the Veteran Firemen's Association.
His wife, Anna Valeria Rhein, died four years ago. Surviving are three children; Laura E., wife of former Mayor Heber Ermentrout; Harry W. and George G. Rhein, at home, five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one stepbrother, T. (sic) A. Rhein, this city.
Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Services at the F. F. Seidel, Inc. funeral parlors, the Rev. Arthur H. Naugle officiating. Interment in Aulenbach's cemetery.
517 The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel of 117 N. 5th Street, Reading.
Children of George Isaac7 Rhein and Annie Valeria Steve were as follows:
She resided at 332 Pearl Street, Reading, in 1894.526
Unmarried..
He was a knitter.539
39. William Henry7 Rhein (Augustus6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 28 Mar 1870 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.540,541,542 He died after 1917 mother's obit.
He resided at 517 Laurel Street, Reading, in 1889.543 He was a boltmaker in 1889.544 He and Alice Carola Nye resided at 203 Stephenson Street - now 11215 S. Champlain Avenue, Pullman, Cook County, Illinois, in Jul 1893.545 He appeared on the census of 1900 at 1224 LaFayette, Lebanon; William Ryan March 1870 PA. Alice D. Dec. 1869, William E. July 1895 Pa, Robert R. Apr 1898 Pa, Jennie Irene Jan 1900 Pa, Augustus Apr 1838 Pa, Anna Nov 1845 Pa.
Children of William Henry7 Rhein and Alice Carola Nye were as follows:
He was enumerated with Alice Carola Nye on the census of 1910. He was employed by Penn Hardware Company on Spruce Street in 1936 at Reading.552 He resided at 1020 Birch Street, Reading, in 1940.553 His obituary appeared on 27 Jan 1949. It read:
William E. Rhein
William E. Rhein, 55, of 1028 Birch St., died this morning in the Reading Hospital. He was a native of Pullman, Ill., a son of the late William Earl and Alice (Nye) Rhein, and resided in Reading about 34 years.
He was employed as a foreman at the Penn Hardware Company plant, was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, 301; Pride of Reading Council, 29; Federated Freemen of America, and St. Paul's Reformed Church.
Surviving are his widow, Annie (Mellon) Rhein; these children: William H., of Glendale, Calif.; Robert R., with the U. S. occupation forces in Japan; Anna, wife of Lewis Barnwell, Hicksville, L.I.; Frances, wife of Edwin Forry, West Lawn; Mildred, wife of John Knabb; Ruth, wife of John Stroka, both of Reading, and Sarah, at home; three granddaughters and five grandsons. F.F. Seidel, Inc., are in charge of the funeral arrangements.
554 The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel of 117 N. 5th Street, Reading.555
He was enumerated with Alice Carola Nye on the census of 1910. He and Barbara R. Balatgek resided at 1420 Gaskill Avenue, Stony Creek 19606, in 1973.560 His obituary appeared on 13 Dec 1973. It read:
Robert R. Rhein
Services for Robert R. Rhein, 75, of 1420 Gaskill Ave., Stony Creek Mills, who was dead on arrival Wednesday night in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. R. Howard Paine will officiate in the Whelan & Fleischmann Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
Born in Lebanon, a son of the late William and Alice (Nye) Rhein he had been employed by the former Penn Hardware Co., before retiring in 1955.
He was a member of the Kenhorst Fire Co.
Surviving are his widow, Barbara R. (Balatgek) Rhein; a daughter, Barbara Ann M., wife of Robert Sweimler, Reading, and five grandchildren.
A sister, Mrs Jennie Whalen, Reading.
She was enumerated with Alice Carola Nye on the census of 1910. She was a seamstress at a knitting mill before 1965.569 She resided at 4th Avenue and Spruce Street, Reading, before 1990.570 The funeral arrangements were by Whelan & Fleischmann F. H. Inc. of 444 N. 9th Street, Reading.571
40. Peter Augustus7 Rhein (Augustus6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 29 Jul 1872 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.572,573,574 He and Ella Leisey obtained a marriage license on 14 Aug 1929 at Reading. Presumably they were wed shortly thereafter.575 He died on 18 Jun 1941 at 207 South Fourth Street, Reading, informant: E. Nettie Wessner Bernhard PO Berks Co.; cause of death: coronary Disease.576,577 He was buried on 23 Jun 1941 in Charles Evans Cemetery - Section 57 Lot 94, Reading.578,579
He resided at 826 Thorn Street, Reading, in 1915.580,581 He was a barber.582 His obituary appeared on 18 Jun 1941. It read:
P. A. Rhein, Local Barber, Succumbs.
Former City Inspector Held State Office. Peter A. Rhein, who was a barber in Reading for 50 years, died suddenly last evening while seated in a chair in the garden of his home, 207 South Fourth St. Members of the family said he had worked yesterday at the Reading Hospital where he is employed. Rhein was the first state barber inspector in Reading, serving from 1931 to 1934. He was formerly secretary and treasurer of the Pennsylvania State Barbers' Association for ten years and was active in securing passage of the state sanitary barber bill. He conducted a barber shop at Sixth and Washington Streets for many years, and was a member of the Elks and St. John's Reformed Church. Surviving are his widow, Ella (Leisey); five daughters, E. Nettie, wife of Philip Wesner, Reading; Florence, wife of Passmore Brison, Reading; Elsie, wife of John Wertz, Reading; Dorothy G., wife of Thomas Schrader, Reading and Mildred R., wife of George Wolf, Trumbauerville, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 2 o'clock in the F. F. Seidel, Inc. Funeral Home. The Rev. W. O. Laub and the Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Leinbach officiating. Burial in Charles Evans Cemetery.
583 The funeral arrangements were by F. F. Seidel of 117 N. 5th Street, Reading.
Children of Peter Augustus7 Rhein and Bessie Mae Engle were as follows:
She resided at 1835 Kutztown Road, Reading.592 The funeral arrangements were by Theo. C. Auman, Inc.593
She and Philip Wessner resided at 6 Girard Avenue, Hyde Park, in 1953.602 Her obituary appeared on 7 Aug 1953. It read:
Mrs. Philip W. Wessner.
E. Nettie (Rhein) Wessner, 59, wife of Philip W. Wessner, of 9 Girard ave., Hyde Park, died yesterday in St. Joseph's hospital. She was a daughter of the late Peter A. and Bessie (Engle) Rhein. A lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, she was a Sunday school teacher for 20 years. She was active in the West Reading V.F.W. and a past president of the G.A.R. Surviving are her husband; two sons; Philip A., Hyde Park, and Herbert R., Reading; four sisters, Elsie, wife of John Wertz, Mt. Penn, Florence, wife of Passmore Pryson (sic), Reading; Dorothy, wife of Thomas Schrader, Mt. Penn and Mildred, wife of George Wolf, Quakertown. Services Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Lutz Funeral Home, the Rev. Norman W. Shollenberger officiating. Burial in Charles Evans Cemetery.
She was a looper in 1913. She resided at Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1941.607
Her obituary appeared on 29 Oct 1980. It read:
Mildred R. Wolf.
Mrs. Mildred R. Wolf, 71, of Quakertown West Apartments, died Monday evening in Quakertown Community Hospital. She was the wife of George H. Wolf. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie (Engle) Rhein. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Quakertown. Surviving with her husband, are four sons, Robert, William, Peter and Barry, all of Quakertown, a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Schrader of West Lawn, Reading, and six grandchildren. Services will be held in the C. H. Strunk Funeral Home, 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, Friday, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reifton, Pa.
There were no children of Peter Augustus7 Rhein and Ella Leisey.
41. Charles Howard7 Rhein (Augustus6, Elizabetha5Witman, Jacob4Wittman, Johannes3, Christopher2, Christopher1) was born on 7 Sep 1878 at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.616,617,618 He died on 13 Oct 1930 at St. Joseph Hospital, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, informant: Charles L. Rhein of Temple Rd #1 ; undertaker: S.F. Seidel of 117 N. 5th; cause of death: injuries from a fall down stairs while in Allentown. A PM was performed #185.619,620 He was buried on 16 Oct 1930 in St John's Cemetery, Hamburg.621
He resided at 120½ Orange Street, Reading, in 1896.622 He was a machinist.623.
Children of Charles Howard7 Rhein and Clara M. Williamson were as follows:
Her obituary appeared on 14 Oct 1990. It read:
Esther M. Beck
Esther M. Beck, 89, of Reading R.D. 4, died Saturday at 3:25 p.m. in Community General Hospital where she had been a patient since Thursday.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Williamson) Rhein.
She was a member of the Reading East Kingdon Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses, Pennside.
She was employed as a clerk at Luden's Inc. for 10 years, and was last employed by Tot Toggery, Sherman Oaks, Calif., retiring in 1970.
Survivors include two sons, Lester G., Reading R.D. 4, and George F. Jr., Temple R.D. 1; three daughters, Dorothy M., widow of James Singleton, Auburn, Schuylkill County, and Esther L., widow of Ernest Diefenderfer, and Virginia E., wife of Leslie R. Lutz, with whom she resided; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Whelan, Fleischmann & Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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He resided at 24 N. 23rd Street, Reading, in 1977.634
42. Sarah Edith7 Whitman (Clayton6Witman, David5, David4Wittman, Johannes3, Johannes2, Christopher1) was born on 17 Mar 1897.635 She died on 11 Aug 1969 at Niles, Ohio.
Children of Sarah Edith7 Whitman and J. Boyd Collins were: