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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Esrang, D.L.

    D.L. married Borosh, J.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Borosh, J.R.

    D.L. married Reis, R.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Esrang, Ronald William MillerEsrang, Ronald William Miller was born on 16 May 1932 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 26 May 2014 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 30 May 2014 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.

    Notes:

    Ronald Miller Esrang, 82, of Jim Thorpe, died Monday, May 26, in the Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of Phyllis (Melber) Esrang.
    They were married in St. John Lutheran Church in the Heights section of Jim Thorpe on Nov. 29, 1952, by the late Rev. Walter K. Hauser. Ron was a son of the late John and Adele (Miller) Esrang.
    He graduated with honors from the former Mauch Chunk High School in 1950.He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
    He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe, where he served on the council for more than 25 years.
    Ron signed a contract with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1951. He played his first year in Harrisburg, where he was chosen the most popular player by the fans. He also played with the American Legion teams in Lehighton. He played several more years of baseball, but, in between, he served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55. He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C., where he served in the 503rd Military Police Battalion.
    Ron then got a job at the Mauch Chunk Post Office, where he started as a clerk. He worked his way up to postmaster, a position he held for 12 years. As most people know, Ron was a longtime Yankee baseball fan. He managed the Babe Ruth Baseball team for 12 years. He enjoyed working with the kids. Ron also enjoyed playing golf. He especially liked playing in tournaments with his grandson Jimmy. Ron was inducted into the Jim Thorpe Sports Hall of Fame, Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame and Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame with his Legion team of 1948. He was chosen "Man of the Year" by the Jim Thorpe Olympian Booster Club for his work with the youth in town.
    He was a life member of the Diligent Fire Co. No. 3 and American Legion Post 304, both of Jim Thorpe, and the Carbon Lodge No. 242, F. and A.M. He served on the authority board at the Carbon County Technical Institute (Vo-Tech) for 32 years, where he had a restaurant named in his honor for his years of service.
    Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Debra, wife of Ronald Reis, and a grandson, James Borosh, both of Jim Thorpe; and two nieces, Jane and Elizabeth Esrang.
    He was also predeceased by a brother.
    Service: Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe; church service 11 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 319 South Ave., Jim Thorpe, with the Revs. F. Peter Muhr and Kenneth Melber officiating. Interment with military honors, Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe. Call 9-10:30 a.m. Friday. Contributions in his name may be made to the church, 18229. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at St. John Lutheran Church.


    Died:
    Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Buried:
    Evergreen Cemetery

    Ronald married Melber, P.I. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Melber, P.I.
    Children:
    1. 1. Esrang, D.L.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Melber, Bruce RutherfordMelber, Bruce Rutherford was born on 24 Sep 1903 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA (son of Melber, Harry [George Heinrich] and McLean, Edna Banks); died on 24 Jan 1989 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
    • Baptism: 16 Jan 1908, 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
    • Census: 14 Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Notes:

    Bruce was named after his mother's brother, Rutherford.
    Part of the years that he worked for the railroad, he worked in the round house.

    1940 Census lists highest education as 7th grade.

    BRUCE R. MELBER: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
    The (Allentown, PA) Morning Call, - Wednesday, January 25, 1989
    Deceased Name: BRUCE R. MELBER

    Bruce R. Melber, 85, of 623 South Ave., Jim Thorpe, died Tuesday in Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Dorothy I. (Moulthrop) Melber. They observed their 56th wedding anniversary last year.
    Melber was a machinist for the former Jersey Central Railroad in Jim Thorpe and Bethlehem for 30 years before retiring in 1970.
    Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Harry G. and Edna (McLean) Melber.
    He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, Jim Thorpe.
    Survivors: Wife; sons, Bruce R. Jr., at home, and Donald of Jim Thorpe; daughters, Phyllis, wife of Ronald Esrang, Donna, wife of Richard Armbruster, and Mrs. Joyce Reed, all of Jim Thorpe, Mrs. Doris Farrell of Bethlehem and Sharon, wife of Elbert Damon of Manchester, York County; brothers, Nathan of Jim Thorpe and Adam of Pittsburgh; 12 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
    Services: At convenience of the family. No calling hours. Arrangements, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe.
    Author: The Morning Call
    Edition: FIFTH
    Page: B12

    Bruce married Moulthrop, Dorothy Irene on 22 Jun 1932 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA. Dorothy (daughter of Moulthrop, Morris Marvin and Markley, Ida Edna) was born on 21 May 1914 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; died on 15 Mar 1992 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 18 Mar 1992 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Moulthrop, Dorothy IreneMoulthrop, Dorothy Irene was born on 21 May 1914 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY (daughter of Moulthrop, Morris Marvin and Markley, Ida Edna); died on 15 Mar 1992 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 18 Mar 1992 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
    • Census: 1 Jun 1915, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
    • Baptism: 27 Dec 1925, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Apr 1930, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Sewer in shirt factory
    • Census: 14 Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Notes:

    1940 Census lists highest education as one year of High School.

    DOROTHY L. MELBER: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
    Morning Call, The (Allentown, PA) - Tuesday, March 17, 1992
    Deceased Name: DOROTHY L. MELBER

    Dorothy L. Melber, 77, of 623 South Ave., Jim Thorpe, died Sunday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Bruce R. Melber, who died in 1989.
    Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Morris and Ida (Markley) Moulthrop.
    She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe.
    Survivors: Sons, Donald of Jim Thorpe and Bruce at home; daughters, Phyllis, wife of Ronald Esrang, Mrs. Joyce Reed and Donna, wife of Richard Armbruster all of Jim Thorpe, Mrs. Doris Farrell of Bethlehem and Sharon, wife of Elbert Damon of Manchester, York County; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
    Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
    Author: The Morning Call
    Edition: FIFTH
    Page: B06

    Children:
    1. 3. Melber, P.I.
    2. Melber, Joyce Corine was born on 19 Jun 1934 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 17 Sep 2015 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    3. Melber, D.M.
    4. Melber, Bruce Robert was born on 12 Apr 1939 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., PA; died on 17 Dec 2022 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    5. Melber, Donald Keith was born on 02 Feb 1941 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 21 Feb 2024 in Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA; was buried on 29 Feb 2024 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    6. Melber, S.L.
    7. Melber, D.J.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Melber, Harry [George Heinrich]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]


  2. 13.  McLean, Edna BanksMcLean, 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:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 6. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.

  3. 14.  Moulthrop, Morris MarvinMoulthrop, Morris Marvin was born on 07 Jun 1882 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA (son of Moulthrop, William Henry Harrison and Drumbore, Trusilla); died on 09 Dec 1935 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., PA; was buried on 12 Dec 1935 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Maurice
    • Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
    • Baptism: 29 Sep 1882, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
    • Census: 07 Jun 1900, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Packer in silk mill
    • Census: 28 Apr 1910, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Air brake inspector in RR car shop
    • Census: 1 Jun 1915, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; Air brake inspector
    • Military: 1917; WWI Draft Registration Card
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Bobbin Threader in silk mill
    • Census: 21 Apr 1930, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Turntable Operator; Lehigh Valley RR

    Notes:

    From The Lehighton (Pennsylvania) Evening Leader, Volume 4, Number 85, Friday, April 28, 1905: "Morris M. Moulthrop, and Miss Ida E. Markley, of town, were happily wedded Rev. D. A. Winter, of Zion's Reformed church tied the knot"

    Died:
    Elephantiasis of leg; pneumonia

    Morris married Markley, Ida Edna on 27 Apr 1905 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Ida (daughter of Markley, William Franklin and Brown, Emma Louisa) was born on 27 Dec 1886 in Coplay, Lehigh Co., PA; died on 12 Jul 1944 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 15 Jul 1944 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Markley, Ida EdnaMarkley, Ida Edna was born on 27 Dec 1886 in Coplay, Lehigh Co., PA (daughter of Markley, William Franklin and Brown, Emma Louisa); died on 12 Jul 1944 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 15 Jul 1944 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
    • Baptised: 16 Aug 1892
    • Census: 04 Jun 1900, Franklin Twp., Carbon Co., PA
    • Fact: 30 Jan 1906, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ Membership Listing
    • Census: 28 Apr 1910, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1915, Buffalo, Erie Co., NY
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Apr 1930, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 17 Apr 1940, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA

    Notes:

    From The Lehighton (Pennsylvania) Evening Leader, Volume 4, Number 85, Friday, April 28, 1905: "Morris M. Moulthrop, and Miss Ida E. Markley, of town, were happily wedded Rev. D. A. Winter, of Zion's Reformed church tied the knot"

    Birth:
    Birthplace listed as Hokendauqua, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania on SS Application

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married by Rev. D.A. Winter of Zion's Reformed Church

    Children:
    1. Moulthrop, William Henry was born on 26 Jan 1906 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Sep 1964 in North Weissport, Franklin Twp, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 23 Sep 1964 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
    2. Moulthrop, Marvin Harrison was born on 22 Oct 1907 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 30 Jan 1963 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 2 Feb 1963 in North Weissport, Franklin Twp, Carbon Co., PA.
    3. Moulthrop, Helen Anna May was born on 17 Nov 1909 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; died on 7 Jan 1965 in Summit Hill, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA.
    4. Moulthrop, Florence Arlene was born on 12 Feb 1912 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 21 Aug 1967 in Tonawonda, Erie Co., NY.
    5. 7. Moulthrop, Dorothy Irene was born on 21 May 1914 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; died on 15 Mar 1992 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 18 Mar 1992 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    6. Moulthrop, Beatrice Odel was born on 17 Jul 1916 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY; died on 24 May 1978 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried in Packerton, Carbon Co., PA.
    7. Moulthrop, Infant was born on 21 Jan 1919 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 21 Jan 1919 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 22 Jan 1919 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
    8. Moulthrop, Mildred Marie was born on 28 Mar 1921 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 02 Jan 1987 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co., PA; was buried on 06 Jan 1987 in East Weissport, Carbon Co., PA.
    9. Moulthrop, Evelyn Lorraine was born on 04 Jul 1923 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 23 Dec 1983 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 27 Dec 1983 in East Weissport, Carbon Co., PA.
    10. Moulthrop, Fern Elmira was born on 23 Sep 1925 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 13 Jun 1984 in Sodus, Wayne Co., NY; was buried in East Weissport, Carbon Co., PA.
    11. Moulthrop, Infant was born on 13 Feb 1929 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 15 Feb 1929 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 16 Feb 1929 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
    12. Moulthrop, Betty was born in 1931; died on 04 Feb 1963 in New York, NY.