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McElvane, James H.

Male Abt 1800 - 1877  (~ 77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  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

    Family/Spouse: 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]

    Children:
    1. 2. McElvane, Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1829 in Donegal, Ireland; died about 1862 in PA.
    2. 3. McElvane, Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831 in Ireland; died on 18 Apr 1914 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 21 Apr 1914.
    3. 4. McElvane, James  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1833 in Ireland.
    4. 5. McElvane, Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Ireland.
    5. 6. McElwain, William  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    6. 7. McElvane, Mary Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1845 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 29 Jun 1897.
    7. 8. McElvane, Alice Banks  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    8. 9. McElvane, William  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  McElvane, Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1829 in Donegal, Ireland; died about 1862 in PA.

  2. 3.  McElvane, ElizabethMcElvane, Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1831 in Ireland; died on 18 Apr 1914 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; was buried on 21 Apr 1914.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Alternate Born Date: Abt 1834, Ireland; Age listed at 80 in 1914 obituary
    • Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Family/Spouse: Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. McElwain, W.T.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  McElvane, James Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1833 in Ireland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA


  4. 5.  McElvane, Margaret Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1837 in Ireland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA


  5. 6.  McElwain, William Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA


  6. 7.  McElvane, Mary Ann Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 13 Sep 1845 in Carbon Co., PA; died on 29 Jun 1897.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 01 Oct 1850, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Family/Spouse: Dougherty, John. John was born on 22 Feb 1848 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 14 Sep 1910 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  McElvane, Alice BanksMcElvane, Alice Banks Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) 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.

    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

    Alice married McLean, Isaac M. on 04 Jan 1870 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA. Isaac (son of McLean, Douglas and Brewster, Sarah Jane) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. McLean, Clara J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1873 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 24 Jun 1960 in Lower Allen Twp, Cumberland Co., PA.
    2. 12. McLean, Rutherford Bruce  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 13. McLean, Edna Banks  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 14. McLean, Marshal Douglas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1884; died in MT.

  8. 9.  McElvane, William Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1858.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 21 Jul 1860, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  McElwain, W.T. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.James1)

  2. 11.  McLean, Clara J.McLean, Clara J. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alice2, 1.James1) was born on 24 Apr 1873 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 24 Jun 1960 in Lower Allen Twp, Cumberland Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact 1: Never married
    • Census: 05 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    According to obituary, she was born in 1875. Other source indicate it was 1873.

    Died:
    Died at Baker's Nursing Home


  3. 12.  McLean, Rutherford BruceMcLean, Rutherford Bruce Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 05 Jun 1880, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 08 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA
    • Military: Sep 1918, Lehighton, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 09 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; Railroad Engine Inspector

    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.

    Rutherford married Schuler, Pearl Rosetta on 30 Mar 1904 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA. Pearl was born on 26 Apr 1881 in PA; died on 24 Apr 1940 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. McLean, Walter R.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA; died on 9 Sep 1986 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
    2. 16. McLean, Thelma T  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1905 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA; died on 7 Dec 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; was buried on 10 Dec 1930 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.

  4. 13.  McLean, Edna BanksMcLean, Edna Banks Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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.

    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

    Family/Spouse: Melber, Harry [George Heinrich]. Harry (son of Melber, Henry [Heinrich Conrad] and Hontz, Amanda Jane) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Melber, Mae Clara  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 18. Melber, Harry George  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 19. Melber, Bruce Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 20. Melber, Harvey Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 21. Melber, Nathan Lloyd  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 22. Melber, Adam Robert  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 23. Melber, Melba A.  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 24. Melber, Edith M.  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  5. 14.  McLean, Marshal Douglas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Alice2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Jan 1884; died in MT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact 3: Shot in Montana saloon
    • Census: 08 Jun 1900, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Fact 1: 1910; Census- Day Labor-Coal Miner
    • Fact 2: 1920, MT; Gold Miner

    Notes:

    Marshal was thought to have fled to Montana because he was a member of the Mollie McGuire's. He fled to avoid hanging or imprisonment when the Mollie McGuire's were broken up. Watch the Movie for reference



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  McLean, Walter R. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Rutherford3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) was born about 1909 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA; died on 9 Sep 1986 in Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 09 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 27 Apr 1940, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Family/Spouse: Stedman, Mary. Mary was born about 1901 in PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 16.  McLean, Thelma TMcLean, Thelma T Descendancy chart to this point (12.Rutherford3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Mar 1905 in Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA; died on 7 Dec 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; was buried on 10 Dec 1930 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Weatherly, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 09 Jan 1920, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Mauch Chunk Cemetery

    Died:
    Died during child birth

    Family/Spouse: Flickinger, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 17.  Melber, Mae ClaraMelber, Mae Clara Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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:
    1. 25. Solomon, Erskine Robert Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 26. Solomon, Ruth Kee  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 27. Solomon, Edward Harry  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 28. Solomon, William Winfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1924 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 27 Nov 1998.
    5. 29. Solomon, Alfred  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Sep 1926 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 01 Apr 1986.
    6. 30. Solomon, Edna Mae  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    7. 31. Solomon, Bruce Richard  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    8. 32. Solomon, Donald Curtis  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    9. 33. Solomon, Shirley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1935 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 14 Sep 2015 in Salisbury, Lehigh Co., PA.
    10. 34. Solomon, David  Descendancy chart to this point died in Infancy.

  4. 18.  Melber, Harry GeorgeMelber, Harry George Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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


  5. 19.  Melber, Bruce RutherfordMelber, Bruce Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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:
    1. 35. Melber, P.I.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Melber, Joyce Corine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1934 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 17 Sep 2015 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    3. 37. Melber, D.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Melber, Bruce Robert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1939 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., PA; died on 17 Dec 2022 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    5. 39. Melber, Donald Keith  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 40. Melber, S.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 41. Melber, D.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 20.  Melber, Harvey EugeneMelber, Harvey Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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]

    Children:
    1. 42. Melber, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Melber, Harvey Eugene Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1933 in VA.
    3. 44. Melber, Joan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1935 in VA.
    4. 45. Melber, S.N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 46. Melber, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 21.  Melber, Nathan LloydMelber, Nathan Lloyd Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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:
    1. 47. Melber, M.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Melber, Edward Franklin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Aug 1931 in Upper Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co., PA; died on 20 Mar 2015 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    3. 49. Melber, A.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 50. Melber, N.G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 51. Melber, N.L. Jr  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 52. Melber, J.H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 53. Melber, Glenn L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1940; died on 02 Oct 1965; was buried in Jim Thorpe, Carbon Co., PA.
    8. 54. Melber, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 55. Melber, H.K.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 22.  Melber, Adam RobertMelber, Adam Robert Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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]

    Children:
    1. 56. Melber, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Melber, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 58. Melber, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. Melber, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 23.  Melber, Melba A.Melber, Melba A. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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


  10. 24.  Melber, Edith M.Melber, Edith M. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Edna3, 8.Alice2, 1.James1) 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]

    Children:
    1. 60. Gable, Earl Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Gable, Donna  Descendancy chart to this point died on 15 Jul 2014 in Palmerton, Carbon Co., PA.


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