1830 - 1911 (81 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Hontz, Nathan J. was born on 08 May 1830 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; 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]
Children:
- 2. Hontz, Jacob
was born about 1855.
- 3. Hontz, James Wilson
was born on 13 Aug 1855 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died in Not listed on 1860 Census.
- 4. 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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.
- 9. 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.
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. Hontz, Valentine Nathan
was born on 01 Apr 1877 in Carbon Co., PA.
- 14. 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.
- 15. 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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Generation: 2
2. | Hontz, Jacob (1.Nathan1) was born about 1855. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 21 Jun 1860, Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
he is on the 1860 census, born abt. 1854, does not appear on the 1880 census
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3. | Hontz, James Wilson (1.Nathan1) was born on 13 Aug 1855 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died in Not listed on 1860 Census. |
5. | Hontz, Amanda Jane (1.Nathan1) 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. 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
Amanda married Melber, Henry [Heinrich Conrad] on 22 Jun 1878 in Carbon Co., PA. Henry (son of Melber, George Adam and Hankele, Anna Maria) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. 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.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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. | Hontz, George Alfred (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Laborer
Notes:
Buried:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Family/Spouse: ( ), Edith Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Hontz, Lucy Luela
was born on 22 Aug 1890 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
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7. | Hontz, Franklin Thomas (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Lehighton Cemetery
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Railroad Accident
Franklin married Lapp, Emma on 06 Jul 1889 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Hontz, Arthur Clayton
was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 16 Jul 1927 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
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8. | Hontz, Emma Jane (1.Nathan1) was born on 25 Nov 1865; died on 07 Oct 1942 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Apoplexy due to Hypertension
Buried:
Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
Emma married Shoemaker, Lanious A. on 16 May 1885 in Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon Co., PA. Lanious was born in 1860; died on 12 Apr 1957 in Baltimore, MD; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Hontz, Isabella Maetta (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Carcinoma of Rectum with Metastasis
Buried:
Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
Isabella married Frantz, Charles E. on 04 Jun 1892 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Charles was born on 16 Sep 1870 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 5 Jul 1936 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Hontz, Joseph Edward (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
- Census: 13 Jul 1870, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 21 Apr 1930, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 20 Apr 1940, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Myocarditis
Joseph married Schoch, Augusta E. in Mar 1891 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Augusta was born on 03 Mar 1871 in Beaver Run, PA; died on 14 Feb 1952; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Hontz, Florence May
was born on 24 May 1892 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 11 Aug 1947 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
- 25. Hontz, Gertrude
was born in 1894 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 27 Jul 1975; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- 26. Hontz, Harvey
was born in 1895 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 15 Aug 1931 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
- 27. Hontz, Clara
was born on 15 Jun 1897 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 27 Jul 1975.
- 28. Hontz, Carrie
was born in 1899 in Carbon Co., PA.
- 29. Hontz, Anna
was born in 1901 in Carbon Co., PA.
- 30. Hontz, Elmer N
was born in 1903 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Jun 1986 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA.
- 31. Hontz, Charles E.
was born in 1906 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died in 1970 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- 32. Hontz
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11. | Hontz, Henry Pierce (1.Nathan1) was born on 17 Aug 1870 in Beaver Run, PA; died on 26 Nov 1921 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 25 Sep 1870, Carbon Co., PA; Baptised by Rev. Abraham Bartholomew
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Lehighton Press, 1892-1893
Volume 2, Number 2, Thursday, October 27, 1892
Hontz-Shoemaker,--At Lehighton, Thursday, October 20, 1892, by Rev. J. A. Reber, Henry P. Hontz, of Lehighton, to Miss Mary A. Shoemaker, of Mahoning township, Carbon county, Pa.
Died:
Struck by car
Henry married Shoemaker, Mary A. on 20 Oct 1892 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Mary was born in Apr 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Hontz, Sarah Ellen (1.Nathan1) was born on 15 Apr 1875 in Mahoning Twp., Carbon Co., PA; died on 30 May 1958 in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 9 Oct 1875, Carbon Co., PA; Baptised by Rev. Abraham Bartholomew
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Buried:
Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
Sarah married Kauffman, Edwin Roth on 22 Sep 1895. Edwin was born on 23 May 1872 in Bedding, Berks Co., PA; died on 17 Oct 1945 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Hontz, Valentine Nathan (1.Nathan1) was born on 01 Apr 1877 in Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 29 Nov 1877, Carbon Co., PA; Baptised by Rev. Abraham Bartholomew
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14. | Hontz, Walter N. (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
- Census: 04 Jun 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 01 Jun 1900, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
Walter married Friend, Elnora on 2 Oct 1898 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Elnora was born in Nov 1880 in PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Hontz, Carrie May (1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Gnaden Huetten Cemetery
- Baptised: 21 Oct 1880, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
Notes:
Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Lehighton Press, 1896-1897
Volume 11, Number 14, Friday, July 23, 1897
All Around The Town. The funeral of Carrie, the 17 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hontz, North Fourth street, took place at two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Services were held in the Reformed church and were largely attended. Rev. J. Alvin Reber officiated. Deceased was ill but a few days with heart trouble. A large circle of friends mourn her early demise.
Baptism Record:
The parents are listed as Nathan and Elizabeth
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Generation: 3
16. | Melber, Harry [George Heinrich] (5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. 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
Family/Spouse: 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]
Children:
- 38. 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.
- 39. 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.
- 40. 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.
- 41. 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.
- 42. 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.
- 43. 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.
- 44. 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.
- 45. 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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17. | Melber, Anna May (5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 13 Jun 1882 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 25 Nov 1966 in Emmaus, Lehigh Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As: Annie Brown
- Census: 05 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
- Census: 24 Apr 1940, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
Notes:
The middle name May is found on Harvey Stermer's WWI Draft Registration Card
Anna married Stermer, Harvey Eugene on 20 Jun 1906 in Westmoreland Co., PA. Harvey was born on 15 Feb 1881 in PA; died in 1920 in PA; was buried in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Melber, Edward Franklin (5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- 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; Undertaker/Funeral Director
Notes:
Edward Melber and Jennie Weber were never married. Edward was married to Jennie's sister, Bertha. They had an affair and the result was Nathan Reinart. This was proved by evidence from DNA tests performed on descendants of these individuals by 23AndMe.
Died:
Coronary Thrombosis; chronic myocarditis
Family/Spouse: Weber, Bertha M.. Bertha (daughter of Weber, William and Rollman, Hannah C) was born in Jan 1891 in NJ; died in 1953; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Weber, Jennie. Jennie (daughter of Weber, William and Rollman, Hannah C) was born in May 1893 in NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Reinart, Nathan E.
was born on 27 Mar 1917 in PA; died on 19 Sep 1986 in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT.
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19. | Melber, Frederic William (5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Alternate Born Date: 27 Oct 1894, East 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, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Stenographer for the Canal Co.
Notes:
Died:
Palmerton Hospital; Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction
Frederic married Arner, Marian Elizabeth on 06 Aug 1916 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Marian was born on 28 Aug 1897 in East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 30 Jan 1978 in Bethlehem, Lehigh Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Melber, Geraldine Elizabeth
was born in 1918 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 23 Aug 1993.
- 50. Melber, Joyce Arner
was born on 9 Feb 1923 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 11 Feb 1923 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 12 Feb 1923.
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20. | Melber, Mary C. (5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 05 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 04 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery
Mary married Hummel, Carrol Gerhard on 28 Sep 1916 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co., PA. Carrol was born on 19 Dec 1896 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 05 Sep 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Hummel, LLoyd Henry
was born on 11 Aug 1917 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died in Aug 1978.
- 52. Hummel, Bruce Allen
was born on 12 Jan 1927 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 13 Jan 1986.
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Mary married Zanders, Martin Luther Frederick Harry John on 10 Jan 1947 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Martin was born on 18 Mar 1894 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died in Nov 1982 in Lehigh Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. | Hontz, Lucy Luela (6.George2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 22 Aug 1890 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 26 Aug 1890, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
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22. | Hontz, Arthur Clayton (7.Franklin2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 16 Jul 1927 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 29 Oct 1889, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
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24. | Hontz, Florence May (10.Joseph2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 24 May 1892 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 11 Aug 1947 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 19 Jun 1892, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
Florence married Hallman, George F. Jr. on 28 Sep 1910 in Franklin Twp., Carbon Co., PA. George was born on 06 Oct 1891 in Lansford, Carbon Co., PA; died on 13 Dec 1951 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Hallman, Edward Franklin
was born on 16 Apr 1911 in Franklin Twp., Carbon Co., PA.
- 54. Hallman, Grace Florence
was born on 11 Aug 1914 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- 55. Hallman, G.L.
- 56. Hallman, D.J.
- 57. Hallman, Ruth M.
was born on 23 Feb 1923 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 29 Aug 2000; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
- 58. Hallman, Carl
was born on 02 Oct 1918 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Apr 1980 in Nazareth, Northampton Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA.
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26. | Hontz, Harvey (10.Joseph2, 1.Nathan1) was born in 1895 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 15 Aug 1931 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. |
31. | Hontz, Charles E. (10.Joseph2, 1.Nathan1) was born in 1906 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died in 1970 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 15 Apr 1940, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Knitter in hosiery mill
Family/Spouse: Bennett, Bertha. Bertha was born in 1910 in PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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34. | Hontz, Nathan Raymond (11.Henry2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 07 May 1897 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 20 Jun 1897, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Zion United Church of Christ
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Generation: 4
38. | Melber, Mae Clara (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 10 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 8 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 15 Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
Died:
Acute left ventricular failure due to hypertensive heart disease
Family/Spouse: Solomon, Erskine Robert. Erskine was born on 24 May 1898 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 04 Apr 1959 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 59. Solomon, Erskine Robert Jr.
was born on 27 Sep 1919 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; died in 1997 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 60. Solomon, Ruth Kee
was born on 03 Jan 1921 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 04 Jun 2004 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 11 Jun 2004 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 61. Solomon, Edward Harry
was born on 31 Dec 1922 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 30 Oct 1983; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 62. Solomon, William Winfield
was born on 25 Dec 1924 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 27 Nov 1998.
- 63. Solomon, Alfred
was born on 02 Sep 1926 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 01 Apr 1986.
- 64. Solomon, Edna Mae
was born on 08 Dec 1929 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 07 Nov 1974 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 65. Solomon, Bruce Richard
was born on 24 Mar 1932 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 02 May 1964 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 66. Solomon, Donald Curtis
was born on 20 May 1933 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 18 Jan 2003 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., PA; was buried in Summit Hill, Carbon Co., PA.
- 67. Solomon, Shirley
was born on 13 Jan 1935 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 14 Sep 2015 in Salisbury, Lehigh Co., PA.
- 68. Solomon, David
died in Infancy.
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39. | Melber, Harry George (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. 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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40. | Melber, Bruce Rutherford (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. 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]
Children:
- 69. Melber, P.I.
- 70. 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.
- 71. Melber, D.M.
- 72. 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.
- 73. 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.
- 74. Melber, S.L.
- 75. Melber, D.J.
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41. | Melber, Harvey Eugene (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 2 Apr 1940, Honolulu, Honolulu, HI
Harvey married Walck, Beulah Ida on 04 Jan 1930. Beulah (daughter of Walck, John Henry and Heydt, Nora Alice) was born on 14 Jul 1914 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 17 Oct 2010; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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42. | Melber, Nathan Lloyd (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation I: Upholsterer
- Occupation II: Mortician, got his license in 1935
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
- Census: 22 Apr 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 21 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 5 Apr 1940, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
NATHAN MELBER, 85, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 40 YEARS IN CARBON: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Morning Call, The (Allentown, PA) - Wednesday, November 17, 1993
Deceased Name: NATHAN MELBER, 85, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 40 YEARS IN CARBON
Nathan L. Melber Sr., 85, a Carbon County funeral director for 40 years, died Monday in his home at 530 Center St., Jim Thorpe. He was the husband of Dollie E. (Pry) Melber. They were married 64 years this month.
He and his son, Edward F. of Jim Thorpe, operated the Nathan L. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, until 1973 when he retired and his son took over the business. It then became the Edward F. Melber Funeral Home.
The elder Melber received his funeral license in 1934 and was the third generation of morticians in his family. He worked for his uncle at the former Edward F. Melber Funeral Home in Upper Mauch Chunk.
He also was an embalmer for the former Wendell Swartz Funeral Home, Lehighton; the former Heller Funeral Home, Weissport; the former John Garrett Funeral, Summit Hill, and the former Lamont H. Zimmerman Funeral Home, Lehighton.
Melber also was a furniture upholsterer, 1930-38.
Born in Upper Mauch Chunk, he was a son of the late Harry and Edna (McLean) Melber.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, 6th and North streets, Jim Thorpe.
He was elected to Jim Thorpe National Bank's board of directors in 1940 and was chairman of the board from 1986 until 1988 when he was named director emeritus.
In 1988, he was one of 42 Carbon County voters inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame.
Survivors: Wife and son; other sons, Nathan Jr., James Sr. and Harry, all of Jim Thorpe; daughters, Margaret, wife of James Hartman, Adelle, wife of Bernard Kuhla, and Natalie, wife of Vincent Mayor, all of Jim Thorpe, and Raelene, wife of William Bevich of North Brunswick, N.J.; brother Adam of Pittsburgh; 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Glenn.
Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe. Call 7-9 p.m. today.
Author: The Morning Call
Edition: FIFTH
Page: B10
Copyright (c) 1993, The Morning Call, Inc.
Nathan married Prye, Dollie Ethel on 04 Nov 1929. Dollie was born on 11 Dec 1911 in Upper Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 17 Jan 2005 in Nesquehoning, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 20 Jan 2005 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 81. Melber, M.M.
- 82. Melber, Edward Franklin
was born on 06 Aug 1931 in Upper Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Mar 2015 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 83. Melber, A.J.
- 84. Melber, N.G.
- 85. Melber, N.L. Jr
- 86. Melber, J.H.
- 87. Melber, Glenn L.
was born on 22 Aug 1940; died on 02 Oct 1965; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
- 88. Melber, R.D.
- 89. Melber, H.K.
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43. | Melber, Adam Robert (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Annville, Lebanon Co., PA; Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
- 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; Occupation listed as New Worker
Notes:
In 1940, living with his brother Harry and sister Edith
Family/Spouse: Chen, Y-H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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44. | Melber, Melba A. (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Mauch Chunk Cemetery
- Alternate Born Date: 19 Jun 1921, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Death: 6 Dec 1922, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
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45. | Melber, Edith M. (16.Harry3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Tombstone Photo: Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA; Evergreen Cemetery
- Census: 27 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Notes:
In 1940, living with her brothers Harry and Adam.
Died:
Acute Myelogenous leukemia
Edith married Gable, Earl H. on 21 Dec 1941 in Baltimore, MD. Earl was born on 27 Aug 1921; died on 15 Sep 1978; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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46. | Stermer, Eleanor Mathilda (17.Anna3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 5 Jan 1908 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 22 Jun 1993. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 16 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
Eleanor married Kleckner, William G on 1 Jul 1932 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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47. | Stermer, Anna Melber (17.Anna3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born in Jan 1910 in PA; died on 14 Apr 2014 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 16 May 1910, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
- Census: 24 Apr 1940, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
Anna married Horn, Edwin Ralph on 3 Sep 1938 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Edwin was born on 8 Sep 1907 in Weissport, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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48. | Reinart, Nathan E. (18.Edward3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 27 Mar 1917 in PA; died on 19 Sep 1986 in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 19 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 18 Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
Family/Spouse: Weston, Nelda L.. Nelda (daughter of Weston, William J Jr and Brewer, Doris) was born on 18 Dec 1923 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill Co., PA; died on 24 Dec 2016 in Nesquehoning, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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49. | Melber, Geraldine Elizabeth (19.Frederic3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born in 1918 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 23 Aug 1993. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 8 Sep 1918, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; Trinity Church
- Census: 09 Jan 1920, East Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
- Census: 17 Apr 1930, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA
Geraldine married Ott, Dale on 29 Jun 1974 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. Dale (son of Ott, Earl H and Schiffert, Florence) was born on 20 May 1917 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA; died on 29 Jan 1991 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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50. | Melber, Joyce Arner (19.Frederic3, 5.Amanda2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 9 Feb 1923 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 11 Feb 1923 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 12 Feb 1923. Notes:
Died:
Prematurity
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57. | Hallman, Ruth M. (24.Florence3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 23 Feb 1923 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 29 Aug 2000; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Family/Spouse: Graver, Francis E. Francis was born on 16 Nov 1913; died on 29 May 1997; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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58. | Hallman, Carl (24.Florence3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Nathan1) was born on 02 Oct 1918 in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Apr 1980 in Nazareth, Northampton Co., PA; was buried in Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA. Family/Spouse: Miller, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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