1901 - 1988 (87 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Melber, Harry George was born on 07 Jun 1901 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA (son of Melber, Harry [George Heinrich] and McLean, Edna Banks); died on 25 Jul 1988 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Ike
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 17 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Clerk in the Steam Railroad Office
Notes:
In 1940, living with his brother Adam and sister Edith
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Generation: 2
2. | Melber, Harry [George Heinrich] was born on 28 Nov 1879 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA (son of Melber, Henry [Heinrich Conrad] and Hontz, Amanda Jane); died on 17 Oct 1933 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Oct 1933 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 02 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 05 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 02 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 17 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Chronic valvular heart disease, chronic nephritis, arteriosclerosis, cirrhosis of liver
Harry married McLean, Edna Banks. Edna (daughter of McLean, Isaac M. and McElvane, Alice Banks) was born on 07 Oct 1879 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 16 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | McLean, Edna Banks was born on 07 Oct 1879 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA (daughter of McLean, Isaac M. and McElvane, Alice Banks); died on 16 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 05 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 17 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
From Hazleton PA Plain Speaker, Sat. June 18, 1938
Mrs. Edna Melber, of Mauch Chunk, died at her home on Thursday evening, following a prolonged illness of complications. Among the survivors is a brother, Bruce McLean, of Weatherly.
Died:
Chronic Myodarditis
Children:
- Melber, Mae Clara was born on 04 Mar 1900 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 06 Jun 1952 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 9 Jun 1952 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 1. Melber, Harry George was born on 07 Jun 1901 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 25 Jul 1988 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Bruce Rutherford was born on 24 Sep 1903 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 24 Jan 1989 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Harvey Eugene was born on 4 Nov 1905 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 04 May 1956 in Le Ray, Livingston Co., NY; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Nathan Lloyd was born on 14 Dec 1907 in Upper Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 15 Nov 1993 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 18 Nov 1993 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Adam Robert was born on 09 Dec 1918 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 23 May 2003 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA; was buried on 27 May 2003 in Annville, Lebanon Co., PA.
- Melber, Melba A. was born on 19 Jun 1922 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 05 Dec 1923 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Edith M. was born on 6 Oct 1923 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 21 Oct 1956 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 24 Oct 1956 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
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Generation: 3
4. | Melber, Henry [Heinrich Conrad] was born on 07 Jun 1857 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA (son of Melber, George Adam and Hankele, Anna Maria); died on 13 Mar 1924 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 16 Mar 1924 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 07 Jun 1860, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 Aug 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 02 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 05 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Annie's occupation is listed as Milliner. This is a hatmaker.
- Census: 04 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 09 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Obituary 1924-" Another shock was administered this community this morning when the announcement was made that Henry C. Melber, the oldest undertaker in the county, and prominent business man had died at 3:30am after a very brief illness at his home at 424 Centre Street, aged 66 years, 9 months and 6 days. Death resulted from complications. He went to bed only two days before his death.
He was a man of remarkable physique and vigorous health and was always at his post of duty, so that the announcement of his death was a surprise and a shock. Since the death of his son Fred, a year ago, Mr. Melber has not been his real self, the death having a very depressing effect upon him. He was born at the Weighlock , near the old Lehigh Valley Railroad station, and on April 7, 1874 he began learning the undertaking business under the late Leonard Yeager and after acquiring the trade he engaged in business. Later he purchased the furniture store of the late Fred C. Miller.
A sad feature in the connection with his death was the fact that his friends were arranging to celebrate the golden jubilee of his entrance into business on April 7 next , but the cruel hand of fate prevented the consummation of the happy event . His son Edward will succeed him and continue the business. Mr Melber was an upright citizen of high principle, fair in all his transactions, for which he earned the universal respect and confidence of the public. He was a good citizen in all that the word implies: an exemplary husband and father, a charitable citizen and a man interested in the welfare of the community. He was of a cheerful disposition and spread good cheer in his presence. By his death the community loses one of its most successful and prominent business men, whose life and achievements were examples to be emulated. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Diligent Fire Company.
Besides his widow the following children survive: Mrs. Anna Stermer, Allentown; Mrs. Mame Hummel, Harry and Edward Melber of town; also these sisters and brothers: Mrs Pierce Daffner, of town; Mrs. Louis Nesley, Buffalo, NY; Fred Melber, Allentown; 11 grand and 3 great grand children. Funeral Sunday at 2pm at the house, Rev. W. M. Rehrig officiating . Interment in Mauch Chunck cemetery.
Died:
Heart Failure
Henry married Hontz, Amanda Jane on 22 Jun 1878 in Carbon Co., PA. Amanda (daughter of Hontz, Nathan J. and Walk, Lucy Ann) was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 28 Jan 1939 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Hontz, Amanda Jane was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA (daughter of Hontz, Nathan J. and Walk, Lucy Ann); died on 25 Jan 1939 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 28 Jan 1939 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 02 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 05 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 09 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 19 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Chronic Myocarditis
Notes:
Married:
Married by Rev. Wm. G. Laitzle
Children:
- 2. Melber, Harry [George Heinrich] was born on 28 Nov 1879 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 17 Oct 1933 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Oct 1933 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Anna May was born on 13 Jun 1882 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 25 Nov 1966 in Emmaus, Lehigh Co., PA.
- Melber, Edward Franklin was born on 24 Apr 1888 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 23 Oct 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 26 Oct 1938 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Frederic William was born on 27 Oct 1893 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 04 Mar 1923 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 8 Mar 1923 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- Melber, Mary C. was born on 21 Sep 1894 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Oct 1981 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
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6. | McLean, Isaac M. was born in Jan 1845 in Summit Hill, Carbon Co., PA (son of McLean, Douglas and Brewster, Sarah Jane); died on 14 Mar 1911 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military: Civil War Pension File
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 12 Jul 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 05 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 1890, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Veterans Schedule
- Census: 08 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Day Laborer
- Census: 03 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Issac enlisted in the Union Army when he was 13 on September 5, 1861. He lied about his age and told the army he was 18. Before enlisting in the Army he was already working in the coal mines of central Penna. See his brothers notes{Douglas} for more civil war information. He was in Company G, 81st Regiment of the Penna. Infantry volunteers. Both Issac and Douglas names are on the Penna. monument at Gettysburg. He was taken as a prisoner of was on August 24,1864. at Reams Station, Virginia. He was wounded in the thigh at the battle of Sharpsburg Va. on Sept. 17,1862. He re-enlisted Sept. 3, 1863. He was sent to Salisbury N.C. February 13 1865 and admitted to the hospital for diarrhea. He was then taken from there to Richmond, Va. on February. 23, 1865. His records show he was a laborer and age 21 at that time, however he was really only 17. On March 10, 1865 he was released from Coves Wharf and then reported to Camp Parole,Md. He was admitted to the hospital in Division #1 at Annapolis Md. on March 11, 1865 and then sent on to Baltimore Md. There he reported to Wests Building Hospital until March 31st, 1865. He was sent home to do recruiting but there was no record of that and he was actually listed as returned to duty on June 6, 1882.
Isaac married McElvane, Alice Banks on 04 Jan 1870 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Alice (daughter of McElvane, James H. and Dempsey, Mary) was born on 25 Dec 1847 in Ireland; died on 17 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | McElvane, Alice Banks was born on 25 Dec 1847 in Ireland (daughter of McElvane, James H. and Dempsey, Mary); died on 17 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 12 Jul 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 05 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 08 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 03 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 02 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Children:
- McLean, Clara J. was born on 24 Apr 1873 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 24 Jun 1960 in Lower Allen Twp, Cumberland Co., PA.
- McLean, Rutherford Bruce was born on 10 Nov 1876 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 18 Apr 1947 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., PA; was buried on 21 Apr 1947 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA.
- 3. McLean, Edna Banks was born on 07 Oct 1879 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 16 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Jun 1938 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- McLean, Marshal Douglas was born on 21 Jan 1884; died in MT.
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Generation: 4
8. | Melber, George Adam was born on 25 Oct 1812 in Baiern, Stadt Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (son of Meilber, Blank); died on 13 Apr 1878 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Arrival: 24 Aug 1855; Port of New York
- Census: 07 Jun 1860, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Laborer
- Census: 16 Aug 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Came to America August 24,1855, arrived in New York from Bremen, Germany aboard the ship President Smidt.
George married Hankele, Anna MariaGermany. Anna was born on 3 May 1821 in Baiern, Germany; died on 09 Sep 1896 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Hankele, Anna Maria was born on 3 May 1821 in Baiern, Germany; died on 09 Sep 1896 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 07 Jun 1860, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 Aug 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 02 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Tombstone and death certificate names are different, death certificate probably has the Americanized version of her name.
Listed as Mary on 1880 Census
Children:
- Melber, Babette/Barbara was born in May 1848 in Baden, Germany; died on 30 Apr 1929 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; was buried in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.
- Melber, Fred/George [George/John Friedrick] was born in 1849 in Baden, Germany; died in 1923.
- Melber, Catharina was born on 14 Feb 1854 in Baden, Germany; died on 05 Feb 1932 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 08 Feb 1932 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- 4. Melber, Henry [Heinrich Conrad] was born on 07 Jun 1857 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 13 Mar 1924 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 16 Mar 1924 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
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10. | Hontz, Nathan J. was born on 08 May 1830 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA (son of Hontz, Leonard Jr. and Sandel, Maria Barbara); died on 25 May 1911 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
- Census: 16 Oct 1850, Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; Boatman
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; Boatman
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Worked in RR Car Shop
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Laborer
- Census: 01 Jun 1900, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Fact: 19 Apr 1905, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
Notes:
Death certificate listed occupation as carpenter, death certificate information provided by Walter Hontz
From the Carbon County (Pennsylvania) Advocate:
Volume 17, Number 26, Saturday, May 11, 1889
Local Events Cut Up. Arian Cornet Band participated at a pleasant birthday party in honor of Nathan Hontz, on Pine street, Wednesday evening.
Nathan married Walk, Lucy Ann on 13 Apr 1854. Lucy (daughter of Walk, George and Solt or Dotter, Mary or Mariah) was born on 26 Dec 1834 in Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died on 02 Dec 1909 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 05 Dec 1909 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Walk, Lucy Ann was born on 26 Dec 1834 in Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon Co., PA (daughter of Walk, George and Solt or Dotter, Mary or Mariah); died on 02 Dec 1909 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 05 Dec 1909 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
- Baptised: 02 Apr 1836, Towamensing Twp., Northampton Co., PA; Towamensing Union Church
- Census: 21 Aug 1850, Towamensing Twp., Northampton Co., PA
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 01 Jun 1900, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Births, Marriages & Deaths from Lehighton Evening Leader
Volume 5, Number 139, Thursday, December 28, 1905
Mrs. Nathan Hontz, one of Greater Lehighton's excellent aged ladies, happily celebrated her 71st birthday anniversary on Tuesday. There was a grand feast to which the guests did the very fullest justice. The Evening Leader hopes the venerable lady may live to celebrate many more such happy events. Those present were: Nathan Hontz, Charles Frantz and family, L. A. Shoemaker and family, Henry P. Hontz and family, Edwin Hontz and family, Walter Hontz and family, of town, and Mrs. H. Melher, of Mauch Chunk.
Volume 13, Number 116, Thursday, December 2, 1909
Mrs. Nathan Hontz Died This Morning.
After Illness Due to Old Age Mrs. Hontz Passes Away.
Mrs. Nathan Hontz died at four o'clock this morning after an illness of several months with general debility due to all age. Deceased was born in Lower Towamensing Township, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Walck, she was aged 74 years, 11 months and six days. Besides her aged husband the following grown up children survive: Mrs. Henry Miller, of Mauch Chunk; George Hontz, of California; Mrs. Ed Kauffman, of Allentown; Mrs. Lanious Shoemaker, Ed J. Hontz, Mrs. Charles Frantz, Henry Hontz, and Walter Hontz, of this city. Deceased was one of the oldest and most respected ladies in this city and had many friends who will greatly miss her.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at one o'clock with services at the house, Rev. D. A. Winter, pastor of Zion's Reformed church, will officiate at the last sad rites. Interment will be made in Gnauden Huetten cemetery. The Evening Leader tenders sympathy to the afflicted husband and children.
Died:
Ulceratic stomatitis; necrosis of mucous membrane of mouth, throat, and esophagus
Children:
- Hontz, Jacob was born about 1855.
- Hontz, James Wilson was born on 13 Aug 1855 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died in Not listed on 1860 Census.
- Hontz, Mary Ann Elizabeth was born on 15 Sep 1857 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died in Not listed on 1860 Census.
- 5. Hontz, Amanda Jane was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 28 Jan 1939 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, George Alfred was born on 01 Dec 1861 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died on 10 Sep 1910 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA; was buried in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
- Hontz, Franklin Thomas was born on 30 Jun 1863 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died on 04 Jan 1904 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 08 Jan 1904 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Emma Jane was born on 25 Nov 1865; died on 07 Oct 1942 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Isabella Maetta was born on 07 Feb 1873 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 10 Nov 1937 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 13 Nov 1937 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Joseph Edward was born on 11 Jul 1868 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 24 Sep 1953 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 26 Sep 1953 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Henry Pierce was born on 17 Aug 1870 in Beaver Run, PA; died on 26 Nov 1921 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Sarah Ellen was born on 15 Apr 1875 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died on 30 May 1958 in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD.
- Hontz, Valentine Nathan was born on 01 Apr 1877 in Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Walter N. was born on 01 Apr 1877 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 18 Feb 1913 in Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- Hontz, Carrie May was born on 23 Jul 1880 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 18 Jul 1897 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
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12. | McLean, Douglas was born about 1818 in Ireland (son of McLean, Daniel and Douglas, Elizabeth); died on 04 May 1904 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Fact 1: 1860; Immigrated from Ireland
Douglas married Brewster, Sarah Jane about 1839. Sarah (daughter of Brewster, Samuel and McClusky, Sarah Jane) was born about 1820 in Northern Ireland; died on 16 Jun 1895 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 18 Jun 1895 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Brewster, Sarah Jane was born about 1820 in Northern Ireland (daughter of Brewster, Samuel and McClusky, Sarah Jane); died on 16 Jun 1895 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 18 Jun 1895 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 1870, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Birthplace is listed as "America" on the death certificate of son Isaac McLean
DEATH OF SARAH JANE BRYSON
Mrs. Sarah Jane Bryson died at her home in the Second Ward Sunday morning at 10 minutes before 10 o’clock, after a prolonged illness of bronchitis and general debility at the age of 75 years.
Mrs. Bryson, formerly Miss Brewster, was born in the northern part of Ireland. Her parents moved to this country when she was a little girl. She resided for a few years in Summit Hill and the remainder of her life in Mauch Chunk.
She was married three times, her last husband having died 25 years ago. She leaves one brother, six sons, three daughters, and 36 grandchildren, eight others having died. The names of her children are Douglas and Isaac McLean, Daniel, George and Samuel Bryson, all living in Mauch Chunk; Mrs. John Hiller, East Mauch Chunk; Mrs. John Little of Easton, and the widow of John Rauchenberger, of the Second Ward. Her brother is Isaac Brewster, of the Second Ward. She was always a faithful consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, a kind mother and a good neighbor. She was of a retiring, peaceful disposition.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. D. M. Buchanan officiating. The interment was in the Upper Mauch Chunk Cemetery.
SOURCE: Mauch Chunk Coal Gazette of 6/21/1895
(From original poster on Ancestry board) NOTE: Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Brewster. She married Douglas McLean about 1839, and that marriage ended when he left for the gold rush of 1849. She married again to John Bryson, 5/11/1850. He died in 1870. It is possible she was married between 1845 and 1850 to someone else, but most likely she was only married twice.
Buried:
Mauch Chunk Cemetery
Children:
- McLean, William was born in 1834.
- McLean, Douglas Jr. was born on 26 Jun 1840; died on 29 Jul 1904 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 6. McLean, Isaac M. was born in Jan 1845 in Summit Hill, Carbon Co., PA; died on 14 Mar 1911 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
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14. | McElvane, James H. was born about 1800 in Ireland; died on 03 May 1877; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
James married Dempsey, Mary. Mary was born about 1806 in Ireland; died on 30 Apr 1866; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Dempsey, Mary was born about 1806 in Ireland; died on 30 Apr 1866; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Children:
- McElvane, Thomas was born about 1829 in Donegal, Ireland; died about 1862 in PA.
- McElvane, Elizabeth was born about 1831 in Ireland; died on 18 Apr 1914 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 21 Apr 1914.
- McElvane, James was born about 1833 in Ireland.
- McElvane, Margaret was born about 1837 in Ireland.
- McElwain, William was born about 1845 in Catasauqua, Lehigh Co., PA; died on 10 Apr 1903 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- McElvane, Mary Ann was born on 13 Sep 1845 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 29 Jun 1897.
- 7. McElvane, Alice Banks was born on 25 Dec 1847 in Ireland; died on 17 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 19 Mar 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA.
- McElvane, William was born about 1858.
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