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The shield divided-one half sable and the other half gold. On a triple mount red, two keys-the one on sable in gold and one on gold in sable. Helmet silver, surmounted by a lion sable with gold coro­ net and holding golden key. The mantling (scroll work at the sides of the Helmet) a blending of sable and gold.

PREFACE 1730-1929 Two full centuiies of Kemmerer family records in America are pre­ sented in this volume. The p1eservation of the genealogical records of our now remote pioneer ancestors is the grateful privilege and impo1 tant duty of their posterity. As we read of their heroic acts in securing for us the blessings of life, liberty of conscience and the pursuit of happiness we learn to appreciate our priceless heritage all the more and to take better care to preserve it. There is developing a clearer conception of the import to our children of genealogical records. For this purpose the Kemmerer Family Association adopted a constitution and by-laws and became an in­ corporated body on the 3rd of July, 1922. Historians were elected to collect family records. T. K. Leid)', Esq. of Reading was the first. The records here p1esented represent the work of nearly half a century. Our association is greatly indebted to Mr. Tilghman Neimoyer of Emaus for his faithful work in gathering "Sketches of Kemmerer Records" from 1885 to 1912. Dr. Charles H. Ott of Sayre prepared (1895-1909) a complete authoritative chart of his own branch of the Northampton County Kemmerer family obtained from those who knew the facts. Mrs. Thomas J. Foster of Scranton, Pa., our present esteemed historian has the credit for preparing a faithful record of the Monroe County branch of the clan. This association had the able services of the Reverend Dr. John Baer Stoudt of Allentown who did valuable research work in Northampton County. To Doctor Martin J. Backenstoe of Emaus is due the credit for procuring a description and sketch of the Kemmerer crest. Your genealogist wishes to thank the many kinsmen who have aided him so loyally with full records of their respective families. These records are far from complete and the apology for their publica­ tion now is to preserve them from loss and to make them available to others whose hearts· may hereby be stimulated to a fuller realization of the part they should play in searching for and recording old records and completing their own lineage by reporting all errors, omissions and all births, honors, marriages and deaths systematically to your historians with a view of printing a more complete edition in the future. A volume that will be a credit to the clan and a useful work of reference for the generations by issuing a work as complete as possible at this late date. We appeal to all Kemmerer families in more remote regions of America to come forward with all their available records and forward them to the custodian of the records for future publication. Our forefathers had a great ancestry. This legacy we should regard as a sacred trust providence has committed to our care. And who so dead to sympathy and affection to kindred and country that would not preserve the records of his ancestors, the place of their birth, the home of his childhood and sacred spot where repose the loved and promoted ones of the earth. If this hope should be realized and those who may peruse this volume obtain as much pleasure as your genealogist had in preparing it, we shall be amply rewarded. This publication is now dedicated to the happiness of the great Kemmerer Association of America as a cha1lenge to noble service and the task of a complete family history. WILLIAM A. BACKENSTOE, M. D. The Genealogist.

A TRIBUTE TO THE "KAMMER HERR" FAMILY A wise old sage once said, "Every person today has a family tree, but some of them are more shady than others, and for that same reason he should have it pruned now and then.'' The Kemmerer families have been good husbandmen. They seem to have eliminated all the dead wood. They have pruned their family tree so that all branches are alive, active and growing. It has grown large and strong and if you will permit, has "put in the shade" a great many other family trees, some of which may be many generations older. The "Kammerer Herr", from which the name Kemmerer is derived, was the "Keeper of the Chamber" or the "Treasurer". The family has been true to its original name. It has been extremely active in all phases of the financial world. Wherever a branch of this fine family has settled, there will be found several members engaged in finance .. From bank clerks in small communities to bank presidents of some of the largest banks in this country will be found Kemmerers. In other walks of life, they will be found as guardians, preachers, businessmen, judges, but always "treasurers". Perhaps the outstanding financial luminary of all these "Kammer Herren" is Dr. Edwin W. Kemmerer of Princeton University. His courses in "Money and Banking", and "Corporation Finance" are admittedly among the most difficult in the Institution. In spite of their severe requirements, more students choose these courses each year than any other course in the University. What finer tribute could be paid to a Professor! He is very well liked among the students and his personality is carried far beyond the walls of Princeton University through his admiring pupils. Perhaps his outstanding achievement is our present Federal Reserve System of which he is the Father. This remarkable banking organization is envied by every other foreign country and many have honored Dr. Kemmerer by obtaining his services to put their financial systems in order. He has successfully handled the rehabilitation of the currency systems of Poland, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, South Africa, Mexico, Guatemala, the Philippines, and Colombia. Now China has selected him to reorgan­ ize their finances and currency. A true financial wizard,-the name Kemmerer (Kammer Herr) has become the password among financial circles the world over. A tribute from John Henry Leh a former pupil of Dr. Edwin W. Kemmerer, at Princeton University and now by marriage as well also, as by similar family characteristics a member of the Kemmerer Family. -M. J. B.

HISTORICAL Duke Henry I, son of Duke Otho of Saxony, was proclaimed King of Germany at Fritzbar 119 A. D., by a majority of the popular vote. He established his shield in accordance with ancient customs. He ordained that no one should be created a Knight who either by word or deed injured The Holy Church. Pfalz Graf (Count) Conrad added who either by word or deed injured the Holy German Empire. Later, Herman of Swabia added, no one who injured a woman or maiden. Later, Berthold, brother of Arnuff of Bavaria added, no one who ever deceived another or had broken his covenant; and still later, Conrad of Franconia included no one who ever ran away from the Battle Field-these appear to have been in fact, the first chivalric laws and prove the intent of our forefathers to surround the governments with men of the highest moral and mental qualities and by some appropriate shield or Coat of Arms proclaim their position and qualifications. The immediate officers of the crown known as Grafs, (Counts) named members of the "Kammer-boten" were armed and were thus distinguished from the Grafs nominated by the Dukes and were Honorary only. There were lesser servants of the Crown, viz:-Ministerals or personal servants, Marschalk or groom; Fruchess or table servants, Mundschalk or cup bearers, Kammer Herr or Chamberlain, Kichenmeister, master of the kitchen; Kellermeister, keeper of the cellar. The Hausmaier or Mayor­ domus, or Chief of State, and the other above dignitaries were all regarded as heads of the Nobility and were always in evidence on State occasions. History records Sir Knight (Count) Johann von Kemmerer (Kammer Herr) bearing his official Coat-of-Arms in 1096 in the first crusade. The Lion in the crest symbolizing Royalty crowned. The Keys signifying the Treasurer, and the Helmet the insignia of the Crusader. The colors being Sable, Gold and Red. The above data supplied by D. George Reinhard.

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THE INTRODUCTION Part I. THE RHINE PFALZ Behold the beautiful valley of the upper Rhine with its wonderful history. In winding up its course we note the verdure and fertility of a land with smiling plains, swelling hills and wooded mountains; the peasant farmer at work in the field and the barearmed milkmaid going forth with pail and stool. Now castelated ruins frown upon us from many a cragy peak as we round the river bends. The ghosts of bygone days are with us once again. Proud feudal lords in burnished armor once more ride forth on prancing steed. Lords, noblemen and peasantry jealous for their home and liberty sally forth to repel incursion of vandal horde, robber baron or cruel tyrant who fain would bind them once again in fetters of the serfdom of the dark ages. Passing Gutenfels castle towering over our left we see the Pfalz built by Ludwig ofBavaria (1322-46) on an island to exact tribute from passing vessels. After Bingen, Eltville once Rhinegau's capital; then Mainz a Roman camp (B. C. 38) with its Palace where the Electoral College chose the Western Roman Emperors, and where Gutenberg invented printing with movable type in 1450. Now Worms where sat the Diet of Emperor Charles V of Austria, Spain and Western Rome before whom in 1521 Martin Luther "even tho there be as many devils as tile upon the roof" stood defying the power of church and state declaring: "Here I stand, God helping me, I can do no other." Next comes Speyers, the capital of the Lower Palatinate and often a home of the German emperors. To the East is Heidelberg, the seat of a great university and of the Reformed church catechism. Beyond lies the Black Forest and Wurtemberg. To the West is France the home of the exiled Huguenot; and to the South lies Switzerland, the home of Calvin, Zwingli, William Tell and other heroes. Here in this verdant winding vaJie" lived a happy prosperous peasant people in more than comfortable economic circumstances. This is '' Dar Pfalz" or the Palatinate, and this the valley of such peculiar interest to all descendants of the emigrating Palatine or early Pennsylvania German settler. Here they would understand you even now should you address them in our Pennsylvania dialect. This freed om loving people had pre­ served their liberty by force of arms led by noble knights and princes, and interesting is their history. THE RHINE PFALZ Part II. A HISTORICAL SKETCH Palatinate refers to a royal palace. The name, Palatine, first applied to one connected with the Court of Rome or the imperial service, and later to a fief whose feudal ruler exercised royal prerogatives. The counts Palatine (first named Herman I (945-996)) appear in the eleventh century as holding a leading position among the hereditary German princes. 8 History of the Kemmerer Family

The history of the Palatinate falls contemporary with the Western Roman Empire, or between Charlamagne (742-814), the first, and Francis II (1804-06) the last Roman Emperor by virtue of Napoleon's victory of Austerlitz. Charlemagne abolished the old dukedoms, divided his empire into cantons (gau) or counties, and established "marks'' on the border of his dominions. These margraves, who thrice yearly held a regular court, had far more power than ordinary counts. He also appointed Counts Palatinate to visit the ends of the empire (1) as administrators, (2) to watch over the counts, (3) to hold superior court, (4) to preside over the ancient national assemblies of which every Roman freeman was a member, and (5) as collectors of revenue. No less than thirty-three counts ruled over the Palatinate. Of these the Houses of the Counts Rupert of the early period and of the Electors Frederick of the later period are the most important. In a college of seven (later nine) Prince-Electors was vested the right of choosing the Western Roman Emperor. That the Count Palatinate was always one, usually the first, of these electors proves his eminence. The electoral college became more prominent (A.O. 1273) and thereafter played an important part in the Empire history. The importance of the Palatinate may be inferred by his shield and the magnificence of his escutcheon. The shield is in sable with an open coronet in red on the head of a rampant lion in gold. The lion coat-of-arms of the Count Palatinate of Wolfgang on Rhine, &c., Ancestor of all later Princes of the Zwei-brucke House (born 1526-69). The shield is quartered. In the first and fourth fields appears the crest of the Pfalz-Earldom on the Rhine. One red-crowned armored golden lion on a sable field. In the second and third fields is the crest of the Duchy of Barvaria of silver and blue rolls. On the division line lies the heart shaped shield with the crest of the Earldom of Veldenz with a crowned blue lion on a silver field. The jewel crowned golden lions serve as shield guards. Within their crowns as jewels are t,vo other lions with their crowns. These lions in sable face one another; holding a ring in his mouth. The shield guarding lions stand behind their vizor-shields. This shield shows seven crowned lions, and the colors are sable, gold, red, silver and blue. It has all the colors of the Empire's shield. Early in the reformation all the German princes were influenced and later espoused its cause. Frederick, the Wise, was Luther's friend, and his grandson, Frederick V, was his champion. The German Princes entered into the Protestant Union (Schmalkaldic League) of 1609. Later when the Palatinate turned Calvinist, and the perfiduous Barvarian returned to Rome, the persecution of the protestants began in earnest. By playing the reformers against each other jealousy was provoked and the union ended in discord in 1621, while the Bavarian prince gained much land. The protestants of Germany had come out of the Thirty Years War fairly well. The treaty of Westphalia (1648) recognized the protestant religion. Because of jealousy and division the Lutheran stood by and saw the Roman Barvarian administer a crushing blow to their Calvinistic brethren in the Palatinate which led to its extinction in 1801. It was a war of the Augsburg confession against the Heidelberg Catechism. The Lutheran against the Reformed church. During the wars (1674-97) of Louis XIV and Philip of France they inflicted a frightful devastation of the Palatinate, one of the richest and History of the Kemmerer Family 9 most fertile lands of central Europe, so that it might not support armies for the invasion of France. Heidelberg was taken, 1200 villages sacked and totally destroyed and the countryside laid waste and mercilessly desolated while the Lutheran Princes stood by and looked on. Hear the echo of their lament: "We are poor distressed Palatines whose utter ruin was caused by the merciless cruelty of France. Dispoiled of all, even homes, we were left without shelter in Winter (1708-09) so severe many froze to death. Nobody could pay or was paid. Good faith and con­ fidence were destroyed, men became robbers, murderers and cannibals." Part III. THE PALATINE COLONIST These beautiful Pennsylvania valleys were opened to settlement (1) by Royal charter of King Charles II to William Penn on 5 March 1681; Penn's treaty with the Indians (2) in 1682 granting a piece of land along the side of which a man might ride on horseback between sunrise and sunset. The rider covered the distance from Philadelphia along the Delaware to Stroudsburg within the specified time. And (3) the Lehigh Valley between the Blue and Lehigh Mountains was ceeded to Penn's three sons by twenty-three Indian chiefs including the Five Nation tribal paramount chiefs, on 11 October 1763. The Lehigh Valley was then a virgin forest well watered by many streams, broken only by buffalo and Indian trails. An early writer says: A mile or so across the valley one reaches the Lehigh, which with a magical beauty shows united every charm of a delectable region. The forest trees push forward to lend the scene hightened grace, their branches flung far over the river and shadows cast. The calamus, rhododendron, cephalan­ thus, aseles, magnolia and many other shrubs which we desire consumedly as quests in our gardens. The forest is composed in part of several kinds of North American oak, sassafras, tulip tree, sour gum, chestnut, birch, elm, wild ash and many other species. The Palatines now began to pour into this valley but soon had neigh­ bors of Huguenot, Moravian, Swiss and Ulster origin. They settled on this grant of virgin forest, built log cabins, cleared a plot and planted maize or Indian corn. A traveler of a century ago writes of them: "The road from Allentown to Reading passes over some of the finest fanning land in America. From the care and skill of the Palatine farmer the land is never suffered to lose in point of fertility. They have made farming a perfect science and pursue a regular routine in rotating crops by which means land originally rich is still the same and produces as good as at first. I have seen nothing anywhere in the farming line that has any semblance to the farming in Pennsylvania. Grandfather, son and so on, have become rich on the same tract of land. I see nothing like poverty in these counties. The great massy barns with elegant sash and glass windows, their overgrown horses and cattle, their smooth plowed furrows, their haystacks, and snug warm houses, with coffers full of specie, their thick servicable clothes, the ease and contentment, and above all, that noble independence which marks their steady looks and movements prove them to be a wealthy and happy people." Glad to forget the nightmare of the past many even changed their names until finally their origin and history was almost forgotten with the deaths of those who knew; while early records were mostly lost if made at all. 10 History of the Kemmerer Family

Part IV. WHENCE CAME THE KEMMERERS? It later became a matter of inquiry generally as to our ancestry, and so reunions began to be held by many of the leading clans and families. The writer and his mother attended what was probably the first Kemmerer reunion in the grove at Neff's church near Slatington, Lehigh County, Pa. The separate reunions of Lehigh and Northampton counties were the outgrowth of this meeting. Here the writer sought out a group of the older men and asked: WHENCE CAME THE KEMMERERS? Little was known and it appeared that most of their history had perished with their demise. Many of the Kemmerers we found in the counties of North­ ampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Monroe, Berks and Bucks. Many descendants of a Kemmerer brother who moved out West according to tradition, are found in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Historians have sprung up who with great patience travel in search of records in homestead attics, family Bibles, in court house, church and cemeteries, interviewing the living and making faithful copies of all such records as are found. The genealogist is pleased to present so much material as is presented in this first volume. There is a wide spread tradition to the effect that three Kemmerer brothers came to this country from the Palatinate. Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, the Pioneer, came from ZweiBrucken, DerPfalz in 1730, and settled near Hecktown, Northampton County. His son, Johannes Nicholas, is the ancestor of most of the numerous Kemmerer clan of Northampton county, while his son, John Jacob is the ancesor of the Monroe county clan. Frederick Kemmerer came from Wurtemberg (?) in 1742 with his brother, Henry, and settled in Lower Milford, where Henry had a son, Henry, born in 1746, and later moved to Northampton county. Frederick secured by warrant large tracts of land and raised a family of seven children who are the ancestors of the Lehigh and Montgomery county clans. The Pennsylvania Archives show that many Kemmerers have followed the pioneers as emigrants and settled among the Palatines; and we hope with time and patience to piece together and determine the history of family origin, more completely. Part V. RELATION TO CHURCH AND STATE The early Kemmerers belonged to the Reformed church. This was the state church of the Palatinate. In their migration we find them identi­ fied with the churches of their new homes. In Northampton County they worship in Reformed churches while those in Lehigh County wor­ shipped as Lutherans. An opinion based on our knowledge of the Reforma­ tion assumes that all Reformed settlers in these parts came from the Palatinate and Switzerland, while all the Lutherans came from Wurtem­ berg. (See Matthew & Hungerford History of Lehigh Co.) As a general rule this may be accepted. But does it not appear more reasonable that Frederick Kemmerer came with his brother from the Palatinate and being alone, united with his Lutheran neighbors in organizing the churches at Dillingers and Zionsville? We have likewise shown above that it is more probable that the early Kemmerers were of royal birth and chamberlain History of the Kemmerer Family 11 to the Prince Elector of the Palatinate. The silver helmet is an ancient Roman devise or crest of a Roman freeman pointing to a possible Roman origin of a Kemmerer who might have come with Julius Caesar into the Rhine valley. Historians are slow to give credit to the Palatines for their priceless and strategic services in the wars of our country. Their names and ours may be found in the records of all the wars of our land from the Revolution to the last great World War. Their services in battle in the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars; and their defenses of the outposts in the frontiers of the great North-West against the attacks and claims of our country's enemies should be known more generally. The herewith coat of arms is the Kemmerer armorial of original grant, dating from the first crusade A.D., 1096, in which it was borne by a Sir Knight Crusader Johan Von Kemmerer (See Fayerabend's Geschichte Der Kreuz Zuge-History of the Crusades and Crusaders-the first printed book published in Frankfort, A.D., 1583, and the most exhaustive and detailed history of the kind ever produced). He seems to be the first of the name of authentic records. This armorial is shown in the famous compilation (54 Volumes) en­ titled "Grosses und Allegemeines Wajfenbuch" von J. Siehmacher, Enthaltend Zwei Tausend Historisch Begrundete Familien Waffen, etc. Numberg 1857. (Great and General Book of Coats of Arms, by J. Siehmacher, Containing Two Thousand Historically Authenticated Coats of Arms of Historic Families, Numberg, 1857). See also Helmer's Erneuertes und Vermekrtes Wajfenbuch, Numberg, 1699 Section-Ritter and Adelspersonen (Helmer's New and Enlarged Book of Coats of Arms, Numberg, 1699. Section on Knights and No­ bility). Also see Pott, Foresterman and other noted authorities on the Origin, Antiquity and Meaning of Family Names. From these and other authorities with data of this historic family in the N. Y. Public Library, Library of Congress at Washington, D. C., etc., it is evident that the Kemmerer coat of arms is one of the Coats of Arms of proven historic record, going back 822 years-to the first crusade, A.D ., 1096. At the time of the crusades the princes and knights were obliged to adopt various devices or emblems by which they and their commands could be recognized. "It is to the time of the earlier crusades, that we can ascribe the establishment of armorial bearings in their present form, when the necessity of quickly recognizing each of the numerous leaders seems to have com­ pelled the princes and knights to adopt a methodical arrangement of various distinguishing devices borne on surcoat and banner, and soon after on the shield." (See The Symbolisms of Heraldry on A Treatise on the Mean­ ings and Derivations of Armorial Bearings. By Sir W. Cecil Wade, F. R. A. S. etc.). Siehmacher describes the coat of arms as follows: The shield divided-one-half sable and the other gold. On a triple mount red, two keyes-the one on sable in gold and the one on gold, sable. Helmet silver, surmounted by a lion sable with gold coronet and holding gold Key. 12 History of the Kemmerer Family

The Mantling (scroll work at the sides of the helmet) a blending of sable and gold. (Signed) FERDINAND SEEGER, M. D. New York, September, 1918. Ex-Regent College of Heraldry It should be borne in mind that the herewith coat of arms is a repro­ duction from an antique engraving of 1699 in the N. Y. Public Library. The engravers art at this time was still crude. An engraver of the present time would produce a far more artistic result, and done in the true and correct heraldic colors and tints by a competent heraldic artist, it would indeed be a superb and historic decoration for the drawing room or library. The first bearer of this coat of arms was probably Chamberlain (Kemmerer) to a King or Emperor, which may explain the Keys.

HISTORY OF WURTEMBERG Pertaining to the Kemmerer Family Origin. Founding of the Dukedom Count Conrad of Buetelsbach, the first of his family on record, got the County of Wurtemberg from Emperor Henry IV of Germany in 1103 A.D. He was succeeded by his son Count Ulrich I of Wurtemberg in 1120. Tubingen, an ancient town on the Necker river in the Black Forest, was his county seat, where was founded the Eberhard-Karl University in 1477. Wurtemberg was raised to a Duchy by Emperor Maximillian of Austria. The House of Wurtemberg being subject to Austria, inherited the same colors which are gold, sable and red. Who were the eight dukes of Wurtemberg? Eberhard I, 1495 was the first duke. Eberhard II, 1498 was a cousin. Ulrich I, 1498 was a nephew of both. Henry I, 1519 was a descendant of County Ulrich of 1120. Ulrich I, 1534 forced out Henry and returned. Christolph I, 1550 was a son of Ulrich Frederick I Frederick II, 1799 was son of Frederick and 8th duke. Frederick II became Frederick I, king of Wurtemberg through Napoleon Bonaparte, whom he aided in his war with Austria. Sir Knight Crusader Johann von Kemmerer was in the first crusade, 1096 A.D. The Kemmerer coat of arms is in gold, sable and red. The crown and lion indicate royalty and the keys a chamberlain. It is there­ fore naturally thought that at sometime a descendant of this Crusader von Kemmerer must have been a nobleman related to the House of Wurtemberg in order to have the coronet and lion and the colors of that house in his coat of Arms. D. GEORGE REINHARD. Part I. Lehigh County Frederick Kemmerer 14 History of the Kemmerer Family

FREDERICK KEMMERER Frederick Kemmerer received a warrant from the proprietors of the Colony of Pennsylvania for 150 acres plus 6 % for streets. The date of the return made by the Surveyor General is August 17, 1742, and the name of the tract was Meadville. On June 27, 1762, this property was sold to Peter Long and on April 9, 1794, was conveyed by Francis Long and Peter Long, sons of the afore named Peter Long, to Abraham Schantz for the consideration of 450 pounds, lawful money, in gold and silver coin. It remained in possession of the Schantz family for a period of 112 years. In 1921 it passed into the possession of Zachary Hutzayluk, a recent immigrant. The homestead is located near Dillingersville in Upper Milford town­ ship, Lehigh county. The village bears the name of Heinrich Wilhelm Dillinger, a friend and neighbor of Frederick Kemmerer. Frederick Kemmerer's name appears in the register of the Lutheran Church at Dillingersville, which was begun in 1749. Since the baptism of the son Henry, born in 1740, was not entered upon the record, and those of Rosina, 1744, and Frederick, 1746, were entered among the bap­ tisms, we presume that the latter two were baptized by the Lutheran pastor there and entered with the other baptisms when the church record was opened in 1749. It is therefore reasonable to infer that Frederick Kemmerer established himself on the land warranted to him, at about the time of the survey or S3on thereafter, at least prior to the baptism of the daughter Rosina, May 6, 1744. In 1757, he, together with a number of others, withdrew from the church, and became one of the founders of the Zionsville Lutheran con­ gregation at Old Zionsville, where his remains lie buried in an unmarked grave in the "Gottes Acker" surrounding the church. At the time of his naturalization which took place in the Supreme Court Room in Independence Hall at Philadelphia, April 11, 1763; he declared himself a resident of Macungy township, Northampton county, and further declared that he had last taken the Sacrament of the Holy Communion on March 27, 1763. His name is however not found in the tax return of 1762, but is assessed for 17 pounds in Upper Milford township. For some time he was an Inn Keeper and in 1772 paid tax; 7 pounds, 10 shillings and 3 pense. The Inn was later known as Foster's Inn. In the return made by the Constable of Upper Milford township of all the wagons and horses available for military purposes, Frederick Kemmerer is listed for two horses and one wagon. Frederick Kemmerer died between November 6 and November 24, 1778; the respective dates of the making and the probating of his will. Born in Germany in 1701, he came to America according to tradition in 1742 and died in 1778, having passed beyond the alloted time of three score and ten, and saw, ere he died, the new land to which he came to make his home, take its place among the free and independent nations of the world. He raised a family whose descendants are numerous and identified with every phase of the life of the nation. His wife, Rosina, born in 1716, died at the home of her son, Henry, History of the Kemmerer Family 15

November 2, 1804, aged 87 years. Recorded in the earliest list, 23 March, 1782, as a communicant of the Lutheran Church, Salisbury, Pa. They had eight children:- 1. Henry Kemmerer, born April 4, 17 40. II. Rosina, born April 15, 1744, was baptized in the Lutheran Church of Upper Milford Dillingersville May 6, 1744. The sponsors were Heinrich Wilhelm Dillinger and wife Rosina. She was married to George Reiss. III. Frederick Kemmerer was born May 24, 1746. IV. Jacob Kemmerer according to the history of Lehigh county removed to Heidelberg township. "He was a great hunter, and during his life shot a vast number of deer. He went to the Wyoming Valley to help to protect the whites from the horrible slaughter by the Indians. The land upon which he lived is now owned by Rev. J. S. Renninger, being adjoining land of the tract formerly owned by Paul and Leonard Stein, now the property of Monroe Sensinger. He died about the year 1825, at the age of eighty-eight years. He had a brother Fritz, who was a miller in Allentown.'' If Jacob Kemmerer removed to Heidelberg township, it was certainly later than 17 54, probably later than 177 6. The New Goshenhoppen Reformed Churcli record contains the follow­ ing marriage entry. "Nov. 22, 1768, Jacob Kammerer, son of Frederick Kemmerer, of Upper Milford was married to Elizabeth Maria, daughter of Andreas Maurer of New Goshenhoppen, by Rev. John Theob. Faber." Children of John Jacob Kemmerer and his wife Elizabeth entered upon the Old Zionsville Lutheran record :- 1. Rosina Kemmerer, born September 19, 1769; baptized October 15, 17 69, sponsors Heinrich Maurer and Rosina Kemmerer. 2. Johannes Kemmerer, born February 2, 1771, baptized March 17, 1771; sponsors Johannes Wetzel and Christiana Kammerer. 3. Anna Maria Kemmerer, born April 3, 1776; baptized June 6, 1776; sponsors Johannes Kammerer and Anna Maria Maurer. V. John George Kemmerer. VI. Christiana was born March 18, 1755, and died April 10, 1795. She was baptized in the above named Lutheran Church May 11, 1755. The sponsors were Frederick Nungesser and his wife Anna Christina. She was married to Conrad Neimeyer, Jr., (born 1751) and resided on what was later known as the Seislove homestead situated on the highway leading from Emaus to Shimersville. They had ten children :-Conrad, Andreas, Jacob, Charles, Frederick, Christina, Rosina, Elizabeth, Polly and Susan. VII. John Kemmerer was baptized August 31, 1760. The sponsors were Johannes Wetzel and wife Johanna.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF FREDERICK KEMMERER IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN! I Frederick Cameror of Uppern1ilford Township in the County of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania Senior being weak in body but of Perfect mind and Memory Considering the uncertainty of this mortal Life, well knowing that it is appointed for all mens one to die. Do also make and publish on this Sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight this my last Will and Testament in manner and form as following that is to say first 16 History of the Kemmerer Family

of all I recommend my soul into the hand of almighty God who giveth it me and my Body to the Earth that he may be buried in a Christian and decent manner and what Concerning my worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I Dispose and bequeath the said as fallows. I order that all my Just Debts funeral Expenses shall be paid out of my Estate after my Death, by my hereunto named and men­ tioned Executors. And further I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Rossina mv bed and bedsted one chest and all what it is therein, one Iron Pot-as the Little one and frying Pan one pewter Dish, six ditto spoons, and her present spinning wheel and a pail -and a Little pan a wall cubard Further I give to my Eldest son Henry the sum of three pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania for the right of his Eldership. Further is this my will that all my Real and Personal Estate so well chiefly and singular· as my lands Tenements and all my movable Effects goods and Estate shall be sold after my Death or Decease on a publish Vandue to the highest Bidder and the money thereof shall be Devided u11:der and to my Wife Rosina and my seven Children namely Henry Camerer Jacob Camerer Rossina whose is intermarried to George riess george Camerer Christina who is intermarried to Conrad Neymeyer Friedrick Camerer and John Camerer in like and equil shares except that my above beloved wife Rosina shall have a fat hog and shall have the choise amongst the hogs and further I nominate and appoint my beloved son George Camerer and my friend Ludwig Kahler of the said Uppermilford Township Carpenter to be my sole Executors of this my last will and Testament and give them full power and authority to proceed in Concerning and according to the Directions of this my present last Will and Testament and to give and grant to the buyer or buyers of my lands- and improvements thereon as nevertheless to sign seal and deliver to the said all the writings and Rights belonging to the same. And further I revoking and make null and void all other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above said. Signed sealed published and Declared by the above named Fred rick Camerer, Senior, to be his last Will and his Testament in the presence of FREDERICK X. CAMERER (Seal) us who have hereunto subscribed mark our names as Witnesses in the presence of the Testator ADAM SCHULLER Proved 22 No. 1778 upon Oath of PETER KOOKEN Adam Shuller & Peter Kooken FREDRICK LIMBACH George Camerer & Ludwig Kahler Exs. Sworn NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, SS. On the twenty-third day of November in the Year of our Lord 1778 Before me John Arndt Esq. Register for the probate of Wills &c. in & for said County personally appeared, Adam Schuller and Peter Kooken two of the Witnesses to the within and foregoing Last Will and Testament of Frederick Kamerer deceased and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God did respectively declare & say that they were present & t,. "i '<•• '~\

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History of the Kemmerer Family 17 did see and hear the said Testator subscribe his mark express to be the mark of Friedrick Camerer, seal, publish and declare the same as & for his last will and Testament. And that at the doing thereof he the said Testator was of sound mind memory & understanding to the best of their knowledge & Belief. And also that Fredrick Limbach together with these deponants subscribed his name as a Witness thereto in the presence and at the request of the said Testator and in the presence of one another­ Witness my hand JOHN ARNDT Register.

Department of Public Instruction PENNSYLVANIA STATE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Harrisburg October 14, 1924. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby Certify that one HENRE KEMMERER, SE'R was a Private in the Seventh Class of the Seventh Company, Fourth Batalion, Northampton County Militia, April 29, 1782. One HENRY KEM1\1ERER was an Ensign in Captain Martin Ritter's Seventh Company, Second Battalion, Northampton County Militia, October 28th, 1782. See Pages 190, 338, Volume Eight, Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series. (Signed) H. H. SHENK Archivist.

In testimony whereof I hereby affix the seal of this Department (Seal of) Division of Public Records, Penn. Inrolment offic'e of Pennsylvania. Library 8061-8891. HIER RUEN DIE GEBEINE DES VERSTORBENEN HEINRICH KEMMERER. ER WAR GEBOREN DEN 1ST APRIL 17 40. UND IST IM HERRN EIN GESCHLAFEN DEN 10 TEN OCTOBER 1801, IN EINEM ALTER VON 61 Y AHR 6 MONAD UND 10 TAG. 18 History of the Kemmerer Family

HIER RUEN DIE GEBEINE DER EHEFRAU DES VERSTORBEN HEINRICH KEMMERER, FRAU ANNA MARIA RICHELL KEMMERER GEBOREN DEN 25TH DECEMBER 1731, UN STORB DEN 11TEN MARZ 1820 IN EINEN ALTER VON 82 YAHR 4 MONAT 16 TAG.

Henry Kemmerer2, (Frederickl) according to his tombstone at the Western Salisbury Church where he was a member of the Lutheran Con­ gregation, was born April 1, 1740 and died October 10, 1801, aged 61 years, 6 months and 10 days. His wife Anna Mary Rischell was born December 25, 1738 and died March 11, 1820, aged 82 years, 4 months and 16 days. He was a farmer and carpenter. In 1770 he bought a farm of one hundred and fifth acres in Salisbury township, along the little Lehigh, now in the possession of Robert Rathburn. He served in the War of the Revolution as a Sargeant and before its close was commissioned as an Ensign. He was the father of ten children:- !. Jacob Kemmerer, located in Montgomery county near Lehigh and Bucks county line, where he died in 1825. On November 11, 1825, Henry Kemmerer and Charles Kemmerer were appointed administrators. Circumstances point to the identity of the above named Jacob Kemmerer with the Jacob Kemmerer who with his wife Louise Elizabeth brought the following children to baptism in the Western Salisbury Church:- 1. Heinrich Kemmerer, born April 4, 1793, was baptized May 19, 1793; the sponsors were Jacob Visher and wife Maria. II. Elisabeth Kemmerer, born August 11, 1795, was baptized August 28, 1795. The sponsors were Heinrich Kemmerer and wife Maria. III. Jacob Kemmerer, born March 15, 1797, baptized June 5, 1797. The sponsors were Heinrich Kemmerer and Anna Koehler. IV. Saloma, born November 26, 1798, was baptized February 26, 1799. The sponsors were George Sider and wife Elisabeth. V. Carl Kemmerer, born April 3, 1801. The sponsors were Jacob Schankweiler and wife Catherine. VI. Johannes was born November 15, 1802. The sponsors at bap- tism were Daniel Mohr and Rosina Kemmerer. II. John, born November 24, 1765, removed to South Whitehall. III. George Kemmerer, born November 24, 1767. IV. Catherine Kemmerer was born October 16, 1771, and died March 5, 1832. She was married to Hartman Reinhard, son of John Adam Reinhard, who was born December 11, 1762, and died May 18 1822. They obtained the Kemmerer homestead along the Little Lehigh History of the Kemmerer Family 19 and were members of the Western Salisbury Church. They had five children :-Maria, John, Solomon, George and Henry. John Reinhard obtained the Kemmerer homestead from the father, Hartman. He was married to Maria V. Roth. They had six children:­ Philip, John, Sarah, Mary, James, and Lewis H. John Reinhard, the second son of John was born December 25, 1833. In 1860 he married Angelina Wenner and had three children:-Jacob J., Elisabeth A. married to Addison Kuhns and Maria married to Frank Backenstoe. Jacob J. Reinhard, farmer and banker, Emaus, Pa. was born December 27, 1861. I-le was married in 1885 to Ida M. Hottenstein, daughter of John and Marietta (Kline) Hottenstein and grand-daughter of Lawrence Kline and his wife nee Kemmerer. V. Henry Kemmerer, born October 23, 177 4. VI. George Adam Kemmerer, born June 8, 17 7 7. VIL Martin Kemmerer, born March 15, 1780. VIII. Anna May Kemmerer, born October 28, 1782 and was baptized November 2, 1782 by Rev. Jacob Van Buskirk. She was married to John Bortz, who owned and operated a farm and grist mill on the Cedar Creek. They had a son John and a daughter, who was married to John Biery. IX. Anna Rosina, born September 4, 1788, was married to,--­ Ritter. X. Frederick Kemmerer. In her will dated January 1, 1819, Anna Marie Kemmerer of Macungie township, widow of the late Henry Kemmerer of Salisbury township designates one share for the children of her son Frederick, "Who I do not know whether he is dead or alive". The names given. are:- a. Jacob Kemmerer. b. Sarah married to George Neitz. c. Catharine Kemmerer.

John Kemmerer (Frederickl Henry2), was born November 24, 1765 and died February 21, 1851, aged 85 years, 2 months, and 28 days. His wife Magdalena Leibensperger was born November 25, 1772 and died April 4, 1844; aged 71 years, 4 months and 17 days. They possessed a farm in Salisbury township near Emaus and were members of the Western Salisbury Lutheran Congregation, where their ashes repose. They had eleven children. I. John George Kemmerer, born August 26, 1793. I I. Jacob Kemmerer. I I I. John Henry Kemmerer. IV. Solomon Kemmerer, born February 4, 1802. V. Maria, born October 2, 1803, was baptized December 2, 1803 by Rev. John P. F. Kramer. The sponsors were Martin Kemmerer and wife. She was 1narried to Abraham Troxell January 7, 1827 by Rev. Daniel Zeller. They removed to Indiana. VI. David Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, John3) was born February 16, 1806 and was baptized by Rev. Joshua Yeager, April 4, 1806. The sponsors were George Kemmerer and wife Susana. He owned the farm on which the Trexler Trout Fishery is located. This he sold and removed to Ohio where his children Allen and Sarah had located. 20 History of the Kemmerer Fa1nily

VII. Jacob, born January 5, 1808, died -- 1842, leaving issue. VIII. Catharine, born December 25, 1809, was baptized March 25, 1810 by Rev. Heinrich Heine. The sponsors were Philip Klein and wife. She was married on April 6, 1828 to Joseph Gangewere and resided in Whitehall township. IX. Esther, born January 18, 1812 and was baptized March 22, 1812 by Rev. Heinrich Heine. The sponsors were John Bortz and wife. She was married to Abraham Worman; who was born May 1, 1812 and died April 5, 1885; in 1833 by the Rev. Joshua Yeager. She died in 1852. Their remains lie buried on the Allentown Cemetery. X. Elisabeth, married to Aaron Butz, December 13, 1835 by the Rev. Daniel Zeller. XI. Lydia, married to George Adam Klein, son of Adam and Elisa­ beth (Sneider) Klein.

Theodore Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John George4) John George Kemmerer married Susanna Roth. Their son, Theodore married Anna Maria Homm. George H. Kemmerer, the son of Theodore was born December 17, 1857 and married Ella P. Swartz, daughter of Wendell Swartz. They have the foil owing children:- 1. Arthur Theodore, born April 8, 1882; married to Caroline E. Mock. Children: Marian Louise, Harry Mock. 2. Esther Mary, born August 10, 1884. 3. Harry George, born in 1887, died in 1888. 4. Anna Grace, (Mrs. Charles E. Hough), born December 24, 1890. One son Charles Edwin Hough. 5. Bessie Emma, (Mrs. W. L. Martin Hoffman), born April 17, 1892. Children: William L. M., John Michael, Richard George, Thomas Kemmerer. 6. John George, born February 28, 1905. The family address is 326 N. First Street, Lehighton, Pa.

Solomon Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3), was born, according to The Western Salisbury Church record, on 20 January, 1802. The sponsors were John Adam and Elisabeth Klein. The date of birth on his tombstone reads 4 Fe~ruary 1802. This is probably the date of }v.s baptism. He died November 5, 1890. He owned a farm of 140 acres about one mile South of Allentown. He was married to Anna Maria Kuhns, 15 April 1827, by Rev. Daniel Zeller. She was born 6 November 1805 and died 8 October 1864. Their ashes repose in the Western Salisbury Cemetery. To them were born nine children. I. Anna Maria Kemmerer, who was born 23 February 1828. II. Eliza was married to James Butz 15 February 1857 by Rev. Joshua Jeager. Issue:-Alice, Laura, Emma, Clinton (d), Victor, and Wilson. III. Lavina Kemmerer, who was born 24 January 1832, and died at Limeport 10 September 1909, age 77 years, 7 mo. and 16 days. IV. Abraham Jonas Kemmerer was born 18 February 1834 and died 26 September 1902, aged 68 years, 9 mo. and 1 day. He owned and perated Kemmerers Mill n~ar Allentown for many years. He married History of the Kemmerer Family 21 first Hannah Schmoyer and second Elemina Grammes. The latter marriage was blessed with two children :-Queena and Harvey S. P., both of whom died in childhood. V. Mary had a daughter, Alice Rebecca Reichard, who was born 4 December 185 7, and who married 9 October 1880 Emanuel Dietz, and who lives (1828) in Steinsberg. There is one son Eldon Dietz now living. VI. Solomon John Jacob Kemmerer, who was born 9 March 1841. VII. Lydia, who married Irwin Wieder. VIII. Tilghman Kemmerer who was born 6 February 1843. IX. Rebecca who was born in 1846, married by Rev. William Rath on 23 September 1872 to Henry Moyer who died 10 July 1912. Issue:­ William, Charles (died) and Stella. Anna Maria Kemmerer was married in 1851 to Solomon Ludwig who was born 4 December 1831 and died 27 February 1885. The relict married William Eckert and died in 1907. Six children were the issue of the first marriage. viz:- 1. Henry W. Ludwig, who was born 8 October 1852. He married Kate Fenstermacher, removed to West Point, Nebraska, and died in 1925. 2. Ella R. Ludwig, who was born 24 July 1854, and died 29 November 1902. She married Daniel Confer, who was born 5 November 1848 and died 28 May 1921. 3. Emma Ludwig who was born 17 February 1858. She married Clinton Mink who was born 18 October 1857 and died 23 July 1918. Issue :-One daughter and one son now deceased. 4. Ida M. Ludwig who was born 1 May 1860 and died 13 January 1896. She married Harvey Albitz. 5. Benjamin K. Ludwig who was born 15 March 1867. He married Cora Boyer who was born 27 February 1868. 6. Estella Kemmerer Ludwig who was born 10 May 1872. On 15 March 1890 she married William H. Sechrist who was born 21 June 1869.

Lovina Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, John 3, Solomon4) was born 24 January 1832 and died at Limeport 10 September 1909. She was married on 20 December 1863 to Jones Wilkerson Backenstoe (born 24 January 1832), son of John Backenstoe and wife Theresa Wescoe, daughter of Philip Henry Wescoe. To them were born three sons and one daughter as follows:- 1. Eugene Solomon Backenstoe who was born 26 September 1864 and married on the 9th January 1886 to Ella Cawley. Their daughter, Stella Mary Backenstoe was born 7 August 1887 and died 8 January 1895. 2. John Henry Backenstoe, born 31 August 1866; died 16 March 1881. 3. Ida Anne Marie Backenstoe who was born 4 September 1869, Married to Thomas Rosenberger on 9th January 1897. Their son, Eugene Rosenberger was born 13 March 1902 and he married on 17 March 1925 Grace N eideg to whom one son Ralph L. Rosenberger was born 9 April 1926. 4. Victor Calvin Backenstoe who was born 25 January 1874. He married 6 June 1896 Lydia Schuler who died 10 September 1896. He married on 1 September 1900 Rebecca Schantz Moyer. Five children were born to the second marriage, viz:- 22 History of the Kemmerer Family

1. Vera Moyer Backenstoe, born 27 May 1902, married 25 August 1925 to Floyd E. Riegel. 2. Esther Mary Backenstoe, born 18 April 1910. 3. John William Backenstoe, born 28 October 1912. 4. Anna Moyer Backenstoe, born 21 March, 1916. 5. Richard Moyer Backenstoe, born 9 December 1918.

Solomon J. J. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, J ohn3, Solomon4) was born March 9, 1841. On December 14, 1867 he was married to Matilda R. Schmoyer, a daughter of Stephen and Lovina (Trexler) Schmoyer and succeeded his father on the old homestead, which he tilled for a period of 24 years. He also operated the stone quarry. To them was born a Son:­ Victor I. Kemmerer.

Victor I. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, Solomon4, Solomon J. 5) was married 10 March 1888 to Maria V. Fahringer by Rev. William Rath. They have one son, Morris H.

Morris H. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, J ohn3, Solomon4, Solomon J .s, Victor6) was married to Myra G. Hawk, 27 March 1909 by the Rev. M. O. Rath. They reside in Allentown and operate the Stone Quarry. They have two sons, Solomon J ., and Edward.

Tilghman Martin Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, John3, Solomon4) was born in Salisbury township February 6, 1843, and was baptized by Rev. J. Yeager, June 5, 1843. On October 31, 1876, he married Ellen Amanda Flexer, daughter of Moses Flexer. The following year he pur­ chased a farm consisting of 110 acres in Whitehall township, which he conducted for a period of 15 years, after which he removed to Coplay. His wife died January 15, 1878, aged 24 years, 1 month and 25 days, leaving a daughter, Anna M., born June 20, 1877. On April 12, 1879 he was married to Catherine Schaffer, a daughter of James and Maria (Folk) Schaeffer. She was born July 3, 1850. They had four children:- 1. Solomon J ., born September 7, 1880, died October 10, 1886. - 2. Harvey Tilghman, born March 21, 1882. 3. Morris Daniel, born November 11, 1884; died April 20, 1893. 4. Albert Jacob, born January 25, 1889.

Harvey Tilghman Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, Solomon4, Tilghman M.5) was born in Whitehall township, March 21, 1882, and was confirmed a member of the Mickley's Lutheran Congregation by Rev. J. D. Schindel in 1898. He is a tailor which trade he followed from 1901 until 1907 when he opened a men's clothing and furnishings store in Emaus. President of the Kemmerer Family Association 1928. On January 26, 1907, he married Emma M. Weida, a daughter of Owen H. Weida. The latter was born November 5, 1846 and died January 12, 1908. They have issue:- 1. Viola Esther, born August 11, 1907. 2. Martin Tilghman, born September 17, 1910.

Albert Jacob Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, Solomon4, Tilgh­ man M.5) was born in Whitehall township January 25, 1889, and was History of the Kemmerer Family 23 baptized April 15, 1889 by Rev. J. D. Schindel, and in 1904 confirmed by the same pastor as a member of the Lutheran congregation at Mickley's. On April 29, 1911, he was married to Gertie M. Derhammer, born June 30, 1887, daughter of William Derhammer. Residence, Bath where he conducts a bakery. Issue:-Irene Blanche, Albert.

Martin Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2) was born November 15, 1780 and died March 17, 1854; aged 73 years, 4 months and 2 days. He was married to Maria Dorethea Walter, a daughter of Philip Walter. She was born January 16, 1782 and died June 30, 184 7. They resided on the Henry Kemmerer homestead until 1821 when they removed to Upper Milford. Their remains lie buried in the cemetery at the Zionsville Luther­ an Church. To them were born seven children:- 1. Maria Kemmerer, born December 23, 1804 and died August 13, 1880. She was married to Adam Laudenslager, son of John Laudenslager, in 1822, who was born July 17, 1796, and died August 19, 1853. They had ten children, two of which died very young. Levina, Matilda, Susanna, Elizabeth, Charles John, daughter, (died in infancy), Sarah, Adam, Maria, and Martin Louden. 1. Levina Laudenslager, born April 18, 1823; died July, 1841; 18 years, 6 months. .. 2. Matilda Laudenslager, born April 7, 1824. Married Aaron Schantz. They had five children :-Amelia, Jacob, Morr-is, Preston and Cosmus. · a. Amelia Schantz married Isaac Roeder. Issue:-one chllld, Annie, who married Romar Heist, one son, LeRoy Heist. b. Jacob Schantz, issue :-four children. c. Morris Schantz, issue :--one child. d. Preston Schantz. No record. e. Cosmus Schantz, issue :-four children. 3. Susanna Laudenslager, born December 15, 1826; married to Peter Schuler. They had four children :-Mary, Lewis, Sarah and Peter. a. Mary Schuler, married Mr. Moyer; no issue. b. Lewis Schuler married Mat~lda Egner; issue, four children:­ Thomas, Marcus, Neda and Frank. (All married.) c. Sarah Schuler married Levin us Miller. Issue two children:­ Mayze, Charles, (married). Issue two children. d. Peter Schuler married Ellen --. They had six children:­ Florence, Mahlon, Jessie, Landy, John and James. 4. Elizabeth Laudenslager, born February 4, 1829, married Mr. Reiser. They had four children :-Sadie, Mary, Sevillia and William. No issue. 5. Charles John Laudenslager, born October 16, 1830, married Sarah --. They had eight children :-Jeremiah, Sarah, Levi, James, Peter, Milton, Charles and Daniel. a. Jeremiah Laudenslager, married. They had five children:- Stella, (died), Harvey, (died), Elmer, Herbert and Albert. b. Sarah Laudenslager, married Mr. Schantz. No issue. c. Levi Laudenslager, married. Issue, two children :~Ira and Viola. d. James Laude.nslager, married Bessie --. Issue, three children:­ Bessie, Stanley and Clarence. 24 History of the Kemmerer Family

e. Peter Laudenslager. Issue :-two boys, Clark and Norman. Norman changed name to Louden with the boys. f. Milton Laudenslager. Issue, one boy. g. Charles Laudenslager, no issue. h. Daniel Laudenslager; Issue :--one boy, Richard. 6. Daughter, born in 1832, died in infancy. 7. Sarah Laudenslager, born August 13, 1834; married Daniel Yeakle. They had three children :-Mary, Horace and Annie. a. Mary Yeakle, married -- Schultz. One child, Stella. b. Horace Laudenslager. No record. c. Annie Laudenslager, married; two boys. 8. Adam Laudenslager, born December 24, 1837. 9. Maria Laudenslager, born March 19, 1841, died September 24, 1877; married Mahlon Artman, born in 1860 and died August 6, 1889. They had eight children :-Edward, Amanda, Alice, James, Annie, Florence, Albertus and Estelle. a. Edward Artman, born July 16, 1861, died April 8, 1925. First married May, 1886, Ella Sweeney; died December 26, 1910. Issue seven children:-Marriedsecond time Estelle Hirsh, October 22, 1914. Children:­ William, died in 1887. Mahlon born May 1888; married Irene --. Issue:-two children, Edward II, and Helen. Katherine, born October, 1889, married Walter McClatchy. Issue four children :-Walter Jr., William F., Ed. Louis, and Joseph Donald. E. Louis, born July 2, 1891; married Florence Jackson. lssue:-one child, Edward Louis, III. Albert died-6 weeks. Helen, born June 1895; married Joseph O'Brien. Enos III, born August 7, 1906. No Issue. b. Amanda Artman born February, 1863. Died-11 days. c. Alice Artman, born October 28, 1864; married Albert H. Vaux, October 19, 1898. Issue:-one child, A. Harry Vaux, Jr., born September 27, 1899. d. James Artman, born October 8, 1866; married Elizabeth Miller, October 8, 1898. Issue:-Three children, James, born February 2, 1902; died July 25, 1927. Marion E., born October 5, 1900; married June 8 1923, George H. Pratt. One child, Lorna Belle Pratt, born August 13, 1925. Thomas R. Artman, born September 4, 1906. e. Annie Artman, born November 15, 1868; married Howard C. Hartley; died 1907. Issue four children:-Mahlon A., born December 10, 1897; Justin M., born March 11, 1900; died October 23, 1917; Robert C., born 1Vlarch 19, 1902; Ida E., born February 26, 1905, married John M. Sperry. One child William Hartley Sperry. f. Florence Artman, born August 2, 1871; married Rene H. Williams January 21, 1892; one child Anna Viola. ' g. Albertus Artman, born October 20, 1872; died (10 days). h. Estelle Artman, born September 29, 187 4. II. Philip Kemmerer, born March 10, 1807 was married 1st --­ Ehrhard and removed to Ohio. III. Henry Kemmerer, born September 5, 1810, was robbed and History of the Kemmerer Family 25 killed in 1854, in Ohio enroute to settle in Indiana. He was married to Miriam Urfer, born November 13, 1808, died April 9, 1894. They had three children :- A. Anna Maria Kemmerer, born August 29, 1834, died May 20, 1906, married James Smith. B. Charles Kemmerer, (1839-1878), married Mrs. Matilda Schwartz. C. Benjamin F. Kemmerer, born 1847, died in Civil War 1864. IV. David Kemmerer, born October 24, 1813, settled in Ohio. V. Solomon Kemmerer was born October 14, 1815 and died January 7, 1864. He was married to Miss Hauberger. She was born November 6, 1819 and died November 29, 1883. Their ashes repose on the Lutheran cemetery at Zionsville. Their daughter Amelia was married to Dr. John S. Ziegler and had issue :-Jesse and Sallie the wife of Rev. J. G. Dubbs. VI. Martin Kemmerer, Jr., born 28 December 1818. VII. Daniel W. Kemmerer was born July 20, 1821 and died in Upper Milford, August 19, 1886. In his will he requests that his body be buried at the Zionsville Lutheran Church and provides for his wife Sarah Ann and for six children :-Martin, Philip, Henry, Solomon, David, Polly. Philip, 2nd son of Daniel W. Kemmerer had a daughter, Sarah, who was married to William Shiffert. Their daughter Levina Shiffert was born 27 May 1864, and married 31 January 1888 William H. Schlonecker. They now reside at 203 N. Fifth Street, Emaus, Pa., Issue :-2 children: William J. and Harvey.

Martin Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, Martin3) was born in Salisbury township, December 28, 1818, and died in Allentown January 4, 1896. In 1842 he purchased the homestead of his father which he cultivated for a period of 24 years, engaging in surveying, mining and lumbering at the same time. He served as Justice of the Peace for many years. In 1867 he removed to Allentown. He was one of the founders and for many years a director and Vice President of the Second National Bank and was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church. He was married, 1st to Sarah Brunner, a daughter of J. W. Brunner. She died August 6, 1884. He was married, 2nd to Agnes Doering Seier, relict of Charles Seier. December 9, 1888. They had issue:- 1. Dr. William Henry Kemmerer, born January 10, 1844, was bap­ tized March 10, 1844. The sponsors were William Brunner and wife Sarah. Died October 7, 1866. Aged 22 years, 8 months, 27 days. II. Mary Amanda Kemmerer, born January 18, 1846. Her sponsors were Owen Heller and Sarah Brunner. She was married May 6, 1866 to Jacob Martin Backenstoe, son of John Backenstoe, who was born October 6, 1838, and died December 19, 1895. For almost a quarter of a century they tilled the Martin Kemmerer farm in Salisbury, after which they resided in Emaus. She outlived her husband many years and died October 19, 1925. They had three children:- A. Martin John Backenstoe, M.D. (Frederick1, Henry2, Martin3, Martin4, Mary A. Backenstoe5) was born in Salisbury township on the Kemmerer homestead October 9, 1867. He received his preparatory training at the Muhlenberg School and at Chesbrough Seminary, Rochester, N. Y. He was graduated in Medicine and Surgery by the University of Pennsylvania in 1890 and in 1892 graduated from the Graduate School 26 History of the Kemmerer Family of Medicine in New York City. In 1895 he took advanced work in medicine at the Albert Ludwig University at Freiburg in Baden and in the General Hospital of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Backenstoe resides at Emaus and stands at the very front of his profession. He has filled many positions of honor and trust. He was one of the founders and for sixteen years president of the Emaus National Bank; and was one of the organizers of the Security Trust Company of Emaus and serves as its president. Since 1897 he was a Director of the Second National Bank of Allen­ town, Pa. Trustee and Treasurer of the Moravian Seminary and College for Women at Bethlehem, Pa. President of Board of Health of Emaus Borough for 12 years-Member of Borough Council for 6 years-Trustee and Treasurer of Emmaus Moravian Church of Emaus. During World War was chairman of Liberty Loan Campaign Committee, was Medical Examiner of the Draft Examiner Board for the district, was a member of Lehigh County Committee Council of National Safety and Defense, President Lehigh County Medical Society, Member Sons of the Revolution, American Medical .Association, Pennsylvania Forestry Association, Academy of Political Science, Lehigh County Historical Society. On November 14, 1893, he was married to Agnes Louise Seier, a daughter of Charles and Agnes (Doering) Seier. Died June 27, 1929. They have six children:- a. Eldon Martin Backenstoe, born 18 August 1894; died 15 February 1895. b. Miers Seier Backenstoe, born 30 January 1896. He served in the World War as Sergeant in the Quarter Master Department and was stationed at Fort Crockett, Galveston, Texas, until after the war when he was honorably discharged. He married 5 June 1923 Rose Migliavacca (born 18 September 1896). lssue:-Martin John Backenstoe born 12 November, 1924. Dorothea Phylis Backenstoe born 24 August 1927. Address: 2224 Ave. P½, Galveston, Texas. c. Gladys Seier Backenstoe born 16 July 1897, married 3 June 1920 the Honorable Marion King Smith (born 11 May 1895) who is practicing law at Shreveport, Louisiana and a member of the Louisiana State Legis­ lature. Ad.dress: 4314 Richmond Ave., Shreveport, La. No issue. d. Dorothea Seier Backenstoe born 16 January 1899; married 8 September 1921 John Henry Leh (born 24 May 1899) of the firm of H. Leh & Co., General Dry Goods Merchants of Allentown, Pa. They reside at 1318 Linden Street, Allentown, Pa. Both Mr. and Mrs. H. Leh received their Air Pilot's license on the 3 of August 1928 at Pitcairn Field near Philadelphia. No issue. e. Gerald Seier Backenstoe, M.D. was born 27 August 1903. He is a graduate of the Emaus High School (1919); Columbia University of New York City (1923) ;and the University of Pennsylvania (1928) of Philadelphia, Pa. He took his intern year at the Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pa., and was elected Resident Surgeon of that hospital in 1928. Located Emaus, Pa. f. Althea Seier Backenstoe was born 11 July 1907; educated at the Emaus High School, Winston-Salem Academy and College North Carolina and Greenville College of Greenville, Illinois. She took a six months tour around the world with her parents in 1927; and married 25 December 1927 George Fleming Robinson, Esquire, a practicing attorney at law of History of the Kemmerer Family 27

Asheville, North Carolina. Address: Beaver Lake Park, Asheville, N. C. B. Doctor William Alf red Backenstoe was born on the Kemmerer farm in Salisbury township, Lehigh Co., Penn., on the 13th of March, 1871. He attended the neighboring Public School, the Emaus High School, the A. M. Chesbrough Seminary, Rochester, New York, and the Dorney Business College of Allentown. He graduated with the class of 1896 from Greenville Illinois College. He also graduated from the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia in 1900. The year of his internship was taken in the Robert Packer Hospital of Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was appointed a medical missionary in 1903 to Portuguese, East Africa and Natal, returning on his first furlough in 1911. He engaged in post-graduate work in the Royal Infirmary of the University of Edinburg, Scotland. Returning in 1915, the S.S. Tuscania narrowly escaped when attacked by a German submarine. He was ordained an elder by his church and authorized to travel and raise money to build a hospital in connection with his work. He returned to Africa in December 1916 and built the Ebenezer Hospital near Izingolweni, Natal, of which he was in charge until his return to the home land in 1925. He was married on the 4th of November 1903 to Mary Blanche Stillson, daughter of Dr. A. B. Stillson of Windsor, N. Y. Mrs. Backenstoe is a direct descendant of John Alden and Priscilla, members of the Pilgrim band of 1620. She is a nurse, a deaconness and assisted her husband in all his labors on the foreign field. Doctor Backenstoe is a licentiate of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Edinburgh and of the Royal faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, a Fellow of the American Medical Association, a member of the Lehigh County and of the Pennsylvania State Medical societies and a member of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sorts of the American Revolution. · C. Sylva Tracy Backenstoe, born 16 May, 1876; died 29 May, 1909. Married 4 December, 1895 to Rev. Jacob Taylor Logan, born 14 January, 1854. Issue:- 1. Sylva Lois Logan, born 31 May, 1906. 2. Paul Backenstoe Logan, born 23 May, 1909. 3. Jean Helen Logan, born 23 May, 1909; died 23 May 1909. III. Sarah Ann Kemmerer, born August 13, 1847, was baptized November '21, 1847. ~he sponsors were Amandus Schuler and Sarah Semmel. She was married to Philip B. Kemmerer of Ohio and removed to Illinois. She died June 8, 1920 and is buried at Allentown, Pa. IV. Martin Kemmerer, born April 2, 1849, died aged 2 months and 12 days. V. Leah Kemmerer was born in Salisbury township on the Kemmerer Ancestral Farm, and resided there until 1867, when she moved with her parents to 232 North Ninth Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. As a girl she attended Freeland Seminary and Suffield Literary Insti­ tute, Suffield, Connecticut. On February 13, 1872 she was married to Dr. Thomas H. Leidy of Boyertown, Penna. by Rev. J. W. Wood at Allentown, Pa. They resided at Boyertown, Pa. until March, 1896, when they removed to 1049 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. Died 13 September 1928. They had one son born to their marriage, Thomas K. Leidy, Esq. 28 History of the Kemmerer Family

Thomas Kemmerer Leidy (Frederick1, Henry2, Martin3, Martin4, Leah K. Leidy5) was born September 5, 1873 at Appelbachsville, Bucks Co., Pa. He removed with his parents to Boyertown and was educated in the Public Schools of Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, and Private Schools at Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and prepared for College at U rsinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and matriculated at Princeton Uni­ versity with the Class of 1895. Entered Dickinson Law School in September 1895, graduating in June, 1897, with degree of L.L.B. In November, 1897 admitted to the practice of the law at Reading, Pennsylvania, where he has since practiced, with his present address 620 Washington Street, said City. Was First Assistant District Attorney of Berks County at Reading, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1902 to January 1, 1905, and Secretary of Berks County Bar Association, Reading, Penna., 1898 to date 1928. Director and Vice President of Wernersville National Bank, Wernersville, Penna. Member of First Reformed Church, Reading, Penna., Berks County Historical Society, and Sons of the Revolution. During the World War served on Legal Advisory Board No. 2 of Reading, Penna., and on the Berks County Committee of Pennsylvania Council of National Safety and Defense. He was married June 22, 1910 to Frances Buchanan Weiss, born May 12, 1881 at Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Henry Weiss, a merchant. To them were born two children:- Thomas Weiss Leidy, born July 8, 1912. John Philip Leidy, born August 15, 1915. VI. Martin Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, Martin3, Martin4) born 3 November 1888, married to Una Helen Arner. Issue:- Martin Kemmerer, Jr.(6) born 8 March 1910.

John Adam Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, Martin3, Charles4) John Adam Kemmerer married Amanda K. Erich of Llanarck, Pa. They have one son, John Adam Kemmerer, born 20 October, 1874. The son, John Adam, married 16 June 1894 Alice E. Fenstermaker, (born 27th March 1873) daughter of Henry Fenstermaker. They reside at 1618 Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pa. They have the following children:- 1. Paul Adam Kemmerer, born 5 December 1894, died 20 March 1895. 2. George W. Kemmerer, born 20 January 1896, died 23 January 1896. 3. Charles F. Kemmerer, born 4. John E. 5. Frederick J. 6. Archibald T. 7. Raymond G. 8. Annabel Jane. 9. Robert H. Three sons saw service abroad in France in the World War:­ Charles F. Kemmerer, Comp. C 109 M.G. Battalion. John E. Kemmerer, 19th Aero Squadron. Frederick J. Kemmerer, Comp. C 109 M. G. Battalion.

George Adam Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2), sixth child of Henry Kemmerer and wife Anna Mary Risch ell, was born 7 June 1777 and was History of the Kemmerer Family 29 baptized the following day, June 8. The sponsors were George Adam Blank and wife. He died 2 March 1849. He moved to Mickley's, South Whitehall township where he married in 1801 Marie Susanna Troxell, daughter of Peter and Helen (Schoener) Troxell of Whitehall. She was born 10 February 1783 and died 14 October 1871, aged 88 years, 8 months, and 4 days. Soon after the organization of Lehigh County, Whitehall was divided into three townships, and George Adam Kemmerer is listed among the tax payers of South Whitehall township in 1812 (Anniversary History of Lehigh County, Vol. I, page 883). They had five children and 39 grand-children at the time of his death. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. Lies buried in Egypt L. & R. Cemetery. Issue:- 1. George Kemmerer born 3 October 1803; died 26 November 1885. He married 6 March 1827 Anna Sheirer, daughter of John Jacob Sheirer and wife Catherine Kohler. She was born 23 April 1807; died April 1888. Issue:- 1. Magdalena who was born 8 June 1829. 2. Ruben Kemmerer who was born 2 June 1832; died 20 February 1900. Married 21 April 1856 Elizabeth Schadt (born 2 June; died 9 February 1898) daughter of John Schadt and wife Mary Magdalena Knauss. a. Anna Magdalena born 21 August 1874. b. Clarence Ruben born 7 May 1879. 3. Maria Elizabeth Kemmerer was born 10 March 1835. 4. Helene Katherina Kemmerer was born 27 March 1828. 5. Sarah Rebeska Kemmerer born 15 December 1843. 6. James Jacob Kemmerer born 23 March 1848; died 11 March 1902. His marriage 4 February 1875 to Katie A. Henninger is on record in the Mickley's Church. One child, George Charles, is recorded there as having been born 1 September 1876. He is reported as having died at the home of a son in Wilkes-Barre. 7. George C. Kemmerer of 729 N. 3rd St., Catasauqua, Lehigh Co., Pa. II. Solomon Kemmerer born 6 April 1802; died 16 February 1862. I I I. Eliza Kemmerer married Willian1 Stemm. IV. Carolina Kemmerer died 14 January 1912. She married Edward Butz, son of Franklin and Catherine (Laros) Butz. He served in the Civil War and later resided at Hokendauqua, Pa. They had five children as follows :-Albert, George, Oscar W., Milton and Edgar. V. A daughter Mary married Frederick Lerch of Elizaport, New Jersey. Mary Kemmerer, born June 8, 1830. Married Au6ust 9, 1851 to Frederick Lerch. Died February 6, 1908. Buried, Mickley's Cemetery. Her children were the following:- 1. Martha Anna Lerch, born March 21, 1853. Married December 9, 1875 to Edwin P. Scholl. Died August 31, 1927. Her children were Edwin Amandus Scholl, deceased; and Amy Malinda, wife of James C. DeGroot. 2. Emanuel Lerch, born December 23, 1854. Married October 6, 1877 to Alice Odenweller. Died October 13, 1921. There were eight children; an infant son, deceased; Mabel Beulah, deceased; William Frederick, Anna Laura, wife of Robert Hower; Nellie Lulu, wife of Horace Magee, Jr.; Florence Alice, wife of Lester Learn; Harold Emanuel; and Helen Mary, wife of Gilbert Axford. 30 History of the Kemmerer Family

3. Simon Lerch, born October 25, 1857. Married November 30, 1882 to Mary Miller. Died December 27th, 1924. 4. Oliver Lerch, born June 13th, 1859. Died May 14th, 1866. 5. Ida Susan Lerch, born May 25, 1863. Married March 3, 1883 to George Edward Seas. She resides in Phillipsburg, N. J. Her children are the following:-Raymond Phillip Seas; Frederick Lerch Seas; Frank London Seas, Hazel Florence, wife of Wilbur Apgar; Emma Magdelene, wife of Aaron Campbell, and Geo. Edward Seas, deceased. 6. George Frederick Lerch, Born June 26, 1869. Married June 8, 1892. Died November 13, 1902. 7. Emma Elizabeth Lerch, born August 27, 1873. Married June 7, 1892 to Chas. B. Woodward. She resides in Newark, N. J. and is the mother of one son, C. Brower Woodward.

Solomon Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, George Adam3) Solomon Kemmerer born 6 April 1802; died 16 February 1862. He lies buried in the Mickley's Cemetery. He married Maria Gackenbach, daughter of Benjamin, and sister of Jacob Gackenbach, both of Trexlertown. They had the following four children:- 1. Sarah Kemmerer, born 3 April 1831; married Jonas Kline (born 5 April 1832) on 28 September 1852. They had the following seven children:- 1. Isabella Kline born 11 February 1854, married Albert Kleckner, decease

4. Sarah Kemmerer married Oscar L. Fogelman of 717 Washington St., Allentown, Pa., Issue :-One son, Paul Charles. 5. Charles A. Kemmerer born---- - of Ebbecke Hardware Co. Allentown, Pa., married (1) Mary Kramer, daughter of Isaiah and Clara Kramer, deceased, (2) 6 February 1917 Daisy E. Oberholtzer, daughter, of Amos and Sallie Oberholtzer. Issue :-One girl by first marri-­ age :-Mae Isabella Kemmerer, born 22 January 1908. 6. Gertrude Kemmerer married John Greenhalgh of Philadelphia. They have one daughter, Marjorie Greenhalgh. Upon Solomon Kemmerer's death his widow, Maria Gackenbach Kemmerer, married a second time a widower with a family who will be recorded later, also named Solomon Kemmerer. He is said to have been either a brother or cousin of the first Solomon. The presumption is that he is a son of John, the second son of Henry Kemmerer who is known to have moved to Whitehall before 1800. We will therefore label him pro­ visionally as follows:- Solomon Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3). Death is said to have been caused by suicidal hanging. Issue:- 1. and II. were twins born 17 March 1844 as follows:­ Peter Kemmerer of Greely, Colorado, deceased; wife Rachel. Elmira Kemmerer Married Charles Klotz of Allentown. III. Alvesta Kemmerer 1847-1878. Spinster. IV. Jeremiah Solomon Kemmerer of 16 So. 3rd St., Quakertown, Pa. born 27 April 1852, married 31 May 1873 Ella Young (born 11 October 1857; died 6 July 1928) daughter of Daniel and Susanna (Foght) Young. Issue:-Two daughters:- 1. Mrs Ida S. Kaufman born 11 August 1877; married 30 April 1896; a widow with one daughter; Mrs. Martha Kaufman Mahlenbrock; and one grand-daughter, Margaret Harriet, born 19 January 1917. 2. Harriet, born 9 July 1881; married 19 June 1922 John DeLong of New York City, 609 West 173 Street. Issue:-One son, Lyman Weaver DeLong. Solomon I I and his first wife, Maria, had these children :- 1. A daughter, Elmira (?) married a Kuntz of Limeport; both died. 2. Amanda Syvilla, born 25 July 1818; died July 1852. Text: Solomon vii-2. 3. Josephine M. born 6 June 1854; died 26 January 1856. 4. Gideon Kemmerer died in 1916; aged 88 years, born 4 July 1828. He was married three times, one of whom was Maria Zimmerman. lssue:­ a. Agnes Elmira Louise, born 25 January '71; died 12 November 1883. b. Catherine Jane Kemmerer died 1922, aged about 66 years, married Peter Meitzler about 1870; buried in Lehigh church cemetery north of Alburtis. Peter Meitzler was killed in 1886. Issue :-Besides 3 or 4 who died in infancy they had the following children :-Walter ('78) Oscar (82) Harven and Oliver, twins (84) Mamie (1886). 5. Maria Anna born 19 May 1826. 6. Johannes born 6 September 1829. 7. Franklin Solomon born 21 March 1855; died 17 December 1842. 8. Peter Charles and 9. Elemina Katherina, twins born 8 April 1844. 32 History of the Kemmerer Family

Benjamin Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, George Adams, Solomon 14) married (1) Catherina Troxell and (2) Helen Guth. 1. Mesina married John Wolf, deceased, 740 N. 9th St., Allentown, Pa. 2. H_iram Joseph Kemmerer, deceased, of Allentown, Pa. Born in 1856; a son, Arthur Kemmerer lives at 9th and Green Streets, Allentown. 3. Isador Kemmerer died in youth. 4. Adam Jacob Kemmerer born 16 March '63; 45 S. 9th St., Allen­ town, Pa., married Emmaline Haberman (born 15 June '67) in 22 December 1883. Issue: T,vo girls:- Florence Julia Kemmerer born in 1880; died 1881. Anna May Kemmerer born 24 September 1898; Kem nerer reunion Secretary. 5. Martin Luther Kemmerer born 13 March 1861; The Confectioner of 4929 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Married Catherine, daughter of Henry Krapf of Hazleton, Pa. Issue: They are blessed with three children. a. Harold died in infancy. . b. Earl married Katherine Robinsonm, they have a daughter, Cathe- nne. c. Claire Miriam married Howard Shaw of Philadelphia, they have one daughter, Miriam Louise Shaw. 6. Nora C. Kemmerer married Charles Windt of Philadelphia. 7. Anna married John Leach of Catasauqua: Son, Herbert has a wife and two children.

Maria Elizabeth Kemmerer (Frederickl, · Henry2, George Adam3, George4). Maria Elizabeth Kemmerer was born 10 March 1835 and married Morgan Peters. They resided at Stettlersville, South Whitehall town­ ship, Lehigh County, Pa. They had four children:-a daughter who died in infancy, and three sons each of whom became a minister of the Reformed church in the United States. I. Rev. Madison Clinton Peters, D.D. The following is an abstract of a sketch appearing among the obituary notices in Vol. xxx Proceedings of the Pennsylvania German Society, pages 21-22 :- Born at Guthsville, Lehigh Co., Pa., 6 November 1859; and died in New York 12 October 1918. He married in June 1890 Sara Hart Peters. He attended schools at Fogelsville, Muhlenberg College, and Franklin and Marshall College (1877-78) Lancaster, Pa. He is a graduate of Heidel­ berg Theological Seminary (1880) at Tiffin, Ohio; and was ordained to the Ministry (1880) of the Reformed Church. He served pastorates at Mulbury, Indiana; 1st Presbyterian Church (1883) Philadelphia, Pa., Summer Ave. Baptist Church (1903) Brooklyn, N. Y., Grand Ave. Baptist Church, Baltimore, Md., Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) (1907) New York City. After which he devoted his time and labors to the Lecture field, and as author. Dr. Peters has been an exten­ sive and convincing writer, and an attractive and interesting pulpit orator who attracted the masses and always succeeded in filling his pews. II. Rev. Joseph D. Peters was born at Stettlersville in 1861. He is a graduate of the Ursinus School of Theology and was ordained to the PROFESSOR £ .. W .. KEMMERER

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History of the Kemmerer Family 33 ministry of the Reformed Church. He is now pastor of the First ~eformed Church (Dutch) of Hoboken, N. J. Ill. Rev. Morgan A. Peters was born at Stettlersville, March 3, 1864. He was married 27 March 1894 to Emma Jane Graver, a daughter of Charles Graver. He is a graduate of Ursinus College and the Heidelberg Theological Seminary at Tiffin, Ohio. He was ordained a minister of the Reformed Church and has served pastorates at East Mauch Chunk, York, Pottsville, Philadelphia, Kenton, Ohio, Palmerton, Allentown and is at present pastor of Tulpenhocken charge, residing at Myerstown, Pa. Ill. Eliza Kemmerer, married William Stem. They resided at Stem ton, now a part of the Borough of Northampton, where with his brother George Stem he operated the Stem ton Car Works. Issue:- A. Celestia Stem, married to Alfred Borger, merchant, Northampton, Pa., and has a son Stewart Borger. B. Ella Stem, died Aged 16 years. C. Leo Stem, Allentown. D. Rev. George Preston Stem. E. Richard Stem. F. Laura Stem, married to Dr. Herbert Thelfeld Edwards. G. Olivia S. Stem, married to William Ervin. Rev. George Preston Stem was born at Cherryville, Northampton County, and died in Northampton September 29, 1925. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1886 and after teaching two terms at Slatington entered the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at Lancaster and was graduated in 1891. On June 5 he was ordained to the holy ministry and installed pastor at Littlestown, which congregation he served eight years when he became the associate of Rev. W. A. Hofford, D.D. in the Egypt charge and upon the latters death in 1901 succeeded him, in which field of labor he continued until his death. He was married to Elizabeth Laubach, daughter of Adam Laubach. To them were born three children :-Laury George, Karl Kemmerer, dee., and Caroline L.

EGYPT LUTHERAN CHURCH RECORDS George Adam Kemmerer born 8 June 1777; lived 48 years with Susana Troxell. Left five children; and 39 grand-children; died 2 March 1849. Soldier War of 1812. Magdalena Roth Kemmerer b. 16 January 1803; d. 17 December 1842; Lived 18 years as the wife of Solomon Kemmerer. · Solomon Kemmerer & ux Maria; Maria Anna, n. 19 May 1826;Adam Kemmerer & ux Susanna. Jacob Kemmerer & ux Dorothey; Christine, n. 16 July 1826; Adam Braem & Margaretha. Solomon Kemmerer & Magdalena; Gideon, n. 4 July 1828; Jacob Roth & Katharina. Jacob Kamerer & ux Dorothey; Elie, n. 19 September 1828; Solomon Kamerer & ux Margaretha. George Kamerer & ux Anna; Magdalena, n. 8 June 1829. Solomon Kamerer & ux Magdalene; Johannes, n. 6 September 1829; Johannes Roth & Lydia Mellon. 34 History of the Kemmerer Family

George Kamerer & ux Hannah; Reuben, n. 2 June 1832; John George Sheirer & ux Katharina. Solomon Kamerer & ux Magdalena; Franklin Solomon, n. 21 March 1835, d. 17 December 1842. Johan George & ux Selena; Melina (or Ateline), n. 1 October 1839; Solomon Kamerer & ux Maria. George Kemerer & ux Anna; Sarah Rebeca, n. 15 December 1843; Carl Troxell & ux Susanna. Solomon Kamerer & ux Maria; Twins: Peter Charles, Elemina Katherina, n. 8 April 1844; Charles Trozell & Susanna, Ephraim Mickley and Katherina Gackenbach. Simon Kemmerer, Reformed, on Building Committee of Egypt L. & R. Church.

1850-1851 MICKLEY BIRTH RECORD Ruben & Eliza Schadt Kemmerer; Anna Magdalena; n. 2 August 1874. James Jae. & Catherine Hanninger; George Charles, n. 12 September 1876. Tilghman & Amanda Flexer Kemmerer; Anna Matilda, n. 22 June 1877. Ruben & Eliza Schadt Kemmerer; Clarence Ruben, n. 7 May 1879. Tilghman & Catherine Schaffer Kem ; Solomon Jam.es, n. 7 September 1880. Tilghman & Catherina Kemmerer; Harvey Tilghman, n. 21 March 1882; Clothier of Emaus Tilghman & Catherina Kemmerer; Morris Daniel, n. 11 November 1884 Peter Meitzlop & ux Catherine Kem.; Minnie May, n. 19 May 1885. Jacob Roth, ux Emma Kemmerer; Clara May, n. 20 September 1885. Jacob & Emma Roth; Lloyd Preston Eugene, 30 June 1887. Tilghman & Catherine S. Kemmerer; Albert Jacob, n. 25 February 1889. George C. & Carrie Eberhard Kem.; Miriam Catherine, n. 30 January 1902. George C. & Carrie Kemmerer; Dorothy May, n. 11 October 1904. George C. & Carrie Kemmerer; Harrison Ferdinand, n. 6 March 1906.

MICKLEY MARRIAGE RECORD James Jacob Kemmerer and Katie A. Henninger, married 4 February 1875. Tilghman Kemmerer and Catherine Schaffer, married 12 February 1878. Jacob Adam Kemmerer and Emmaline Haberman, Married 22 Decem­ ber 1883. Gideon Kemmerer (Albertis) & Sallie Moyer (Longswamp), 27 March 1886. History of the Kemmerer Family 35

MICKLEY DEATH RECORD James Jacob K. s. of George & Anna Sheirer K., b. 23 March '48; d. 11 March 1902. Catherine K. wife of Tilghman Kemmerer, 3 July 1850; d. 11 August 1921. Tilghman X. son of Solomon and Anna Maria K., n. 6 February 1843; d. 1 January 1922. John K. sx Solomon & Magdalena Roth K., n. 6 September 1830; m. 20 Nov. 1853. Killed in L.V.R. accident at Packerton 1 May '75. Mary A. Milteberger ux John K. (above) n. 21 June 1828; d. 1 June 1886. Geo. K. sx Geo. Adam & Susanna Troxell K., n. 3 Oct. 1803; d. 26 November 1885; m. Anna Sheirer 6 March 1827. Solomon James K. sx Tilghman K. ux Catherine Schaffer, n. 7 Sept. '80; d. 17 Oct. 1886. Anna Sheirer D. dx John Jacob Sheirer & ux Catherine Kohler, n. 23 April 180.7; m. 6 March Geo. Kemmerer; d. 26 April 1888; Age 81 yr. 3 mo. Elizabeth Schadt dx John Schadt & ux Mary Magdalena Knauss; n. 2 June 1836; m. Ruben Kemmerer 21 April 1856; d. 9 February 1898. Ruben Kemmerer, s. of Geo. K., ux Anna Sheirer; n. 2 June 1832; m. 21 April, 1850 to Elizabeth Schadt; d. 20 February 1900.

MICKLEY MARRIAGE RECORD James H. Kemmerer, m. 29 February 1896 to Florinda Reith. Note:-sx = Son of. dx = Daughter of.

Henry Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2) was born October 23, 1774 and baptized by Rev. Jacob Van Buskirk, October 29, 1774. ·The sponsors were Heinrich Ritter and wife. He died December 27, 1856, aged 82 years, 2 months and 4 days. His wife Magdalena was born September 1, 1780, and died April 16, 1845. Their ashes repose in the Cemetery at Western Salisbury Church, Memorials mark the place. To them were born nine children:- 1. John Kemmerer was born March 7, 1803 and was baptized May 1803. The sponsors were John Bortz and wife. He was married to Christina Kuhns. II. Anna Maria Kemmerer, born June 5, 1805, was baptized August 4, 1805. The sponsors were George Kemmerer and wife Susanna. III. Magdalena Kemmerer, born October 12, 1807, was baptized January 10, 1808. The sponsors were Philip Zeislove and Magdelena Reinhard. IV. Lydia Kemmerer, born April 17, 1810, was baptized June 11, 1810. The sponsors were John Ritter and wife. She was married to David Lerch. V. Henry Kemmerer, born April 5, 1812, was baptized May 17, 1812. The sponsors were Martin Kemmerer and wife. He died May 6, 1830. 36 History of the Kemmerer Family

VI. Samuel Kemmerer, born March 12, 1816, w~ baptized April 14, 1816. The sponsors were Samuel Schneider and wife. He died in Allentown 1879. VII. Lea Kemmerer was born 22 March 1819; died 11 November 1877. At her baptism, Andreas Keck and wife were sponsors. She married Moses Wieand. (b. 22 October 1816; d. 17 October 1881). In 1877 the Reverend Frederick Hendrixon came to Emaus and had a big revival and organized a new church of which he was the pastor until 1880 when he was succeeded by the Reverend John Wintch. Mrs. Wieand became a charter member of this new German Methodist Church and her husband was so well pleased that he built a church for his wife on the corner of his lot on Chestnut Street next to his house. This church was sold to the Menonites in 1911. Issue :-This union was blessed with the following two children:- A. Amelia E. Kemmerer married Dr. Thomas L. Hough. B. Uriah Henry Wieand born 30 April 1852; died 21 March 1915. Married 12 September 1871 Clementine Elmira Erdman (born 11 July 1854). Issue :-Three boys and one girl. 1. Millie J. Wieand born 24 February 1872; died 20 September 1880. 2. Clarence Moses Wieand born 25 May 1879; d. 15 April 1903; married 14 June 1878 Mae Giering. Issue:-Two girls:- a. Ruth born 2 December 1900. b. Clementina Giering born 19 April 1903, married June, 1923 Irving Gloman. lssue:-Irving Wieand Gloman, Jr, and Richard Wieand Gloman. 3. Infant boy born and diecl 13 April 1882. 4. Walter Erdman Wieand born 6 July 1883; married 21 November 1905 Florence Amanda Bachman (b. 19 October 1884) only daughter of Thomas Bachman and Ella Weaver, his wife. Issue:-Two sons:- a. Albert Bachman Wieand born 8 February 1906, married 21 January 1928 Catherine Smith Bauman. Issue:-One boy:-Richard Bauman Wieand, b. 28 October 1928. b. Randolph Bachman Wieand born 24 January 1907. 5. Irene Mae Wieand born 1 June 1889; married Eric Jacob Ochs. Issue:-Two daughters:- a. Irene Wieand Ochs born in 1908. b. Julia Elizabeth Ochs born in 1913. VIII. Elizabeth Kemmerer, born October 20, 1821, was baptized December 16, 1821. The sponsors were Thimothius Geider and wife Elisabeth. She was married to John Snyder. IX. Mollv, married to John Biery.

John George Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2) according to the entry in the record of the Lutheran Congregation of Upper Milford, was born October 23, 17 69 and baptized December 10, 17 69. The sponsors were George Wetzel and Rosina Rischel. The burial record of the Western Salisbury Church gives his date of birth, November 24, 1767 and his death as February 4, 1851, aged 83 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was married to Maria Susanna Steininger, daughter of Christian and Margreth Stein­ inger. The baptismal entry in the Western Salisbury Lutheran record, states that she was born February 8, 1774 and baptized October 9, 1774. The sponsors were George A. Blank and wife. The burial record gives History of the Kemmerer Family 37

her date of birth as November 8, 1774 and her death as June 11, 1857, aged 82 years, 7 months and 3 days. When inscriptions on tombstones and baptismal entries on church records do not agree, the preference should be given to the church record, as the later entry was made at the time of birth, while the inscription on the tombstone was made some time after the death of the person. He received a part of the original tract of his father, and became quite well to do for his time. In his will dated 1847 and proven 1851, he mentions his wife Susanna, son George and son-in-law Lorence Klein and names as executors Henry and Charles Kemmerer, Grandsons. He devices to the sons of George Kemmerer of his personal effects :-To Moses, the oldest; the clock. To Henry, the rifle. To Charles, the gun. To William, the Bible. They had three children:- 1. Carl Kemmerer, born December 1796, was baptized December 24, 1796. The sponsors were Rupertus Hess and wife Barbara. Since no mention is made of him in the will, he probably died prior to the making of the will. II. George, born July 16, 1798. III. Lydia Kemmerer, born April 17, 1804, died September 24, 1879. She married Lawrence Kline, born August 17, 1794 and died May 13, 1882. They resided in Salisbury township and were members of the Western Salisbury Lutheran congregation. They had six children:- 1. Helena Kline, married to John Heinly. 2. Edwin Kline, married to Elvina Seider. 3. Benjamin F. Kline, married to Emelia Schwartz. 4. Tilghman K. Kline. 5. Margreth Kline, born July 28, 1833, died May 16, 1872. She was married to John Hottenstein, who was born June 27, 1833 and died July 21, 1885. They had issue:-Milton; Queena, married to Jacob Trumbauer; Emma, married to John Bogert; Ida, married to Jacob Reinhard; Mary, married to----Walbert; Victor; and Milton, John Marcus, Alfred, Lesta, Elemanda. The last five died in infancy. 6. Lydia, married to William Lorish and resided in Allentown. Issue:-Milton, Charles, Henry and Ella.

George Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, George3) was born- in Lower Macungie township 16 August 1798, and died in Emaus 14 April 1883. The sponsors at his baptism 12 August 1798 were George A. Kemmerer and Christina Steininger. He married Maria Pauline Walter, daughter of Philip Walter. She was born 3 February 1803 and died 9 February 1878. They had five children:- 1. · Moses Kemmerer who was born 4 November 1824 and died 2 August 1898. He was married first to Lovina DeLong, and second Louisa Lichtenberger. The first union gave issue of one son :-Eugene Kemmerer who married and moved to Nebraska. II. Susanna Kemmerer who was born 20 November, 1826 and died 31 March 1906, and married Edward H. Knerr (born 12 August 1828, died 7 April 1903) and had four children:-George, Henry, Emma and Andrew. III. Henry Walter Kemmerer who was born 26 February 1829. IV. Charles Kemmerer who was born 25 September 1831. V. William Kemmerer who was born 16 May 1834. 38 History of the Kemmerer Family

Henry Walter Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, George3, George4) was born 26 February 1829, on the old homestead which he later tilled. In 1885 he took up his residence at 1131 Turner Street, Allentown, where he died 24 March 1903. On June 2, 1853 he married Elisabeth Strawn, daughter of J eel and Catherine (Fretz) Strawn, and who was born 16 January 1834; died 24 March 1804. To them were born four children:- I. Louisa S. who was born 31 May 1854; d. 4 April 1855. II. Alfred Morris who was born 23 July 1856. III. Henry who was born 23 October 1860; d. 20 Dec. 1862. IV. Milton Raymond who was born 9 July 1864.

Alfred M. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, Georges, George4, Henry5) was born in Lower Macungie township, July 23, 1856. He attended the Normal School at Millersville and later at Kutztown. He is a member of the United Evangelical Church. After conducting the George Neymoyer farm for a period of 24 years, he removed to Allentown and resides at 1525 Turner Street. He was married on May 1878 to Sarah J ., daughter of Peter and Eliza (Burkhalter) Marks, born 15 August 1857, died 20 July 1922. They have one daughter, Leida I., married to N. S. Biery, who have a son, N. Donald Kemmerer Biery. Leida I. Kemmerer married a second time Newton P. Reichard, 1525 Turner Street, Allentown, Pa.

Milton Raymond Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, Georges, George4, Henry5) was born 9 July 1864 in Lower Macungie township. On 2 Septem­ ber 1886 he married Victoria Hensinger, daughter of David Hensinger. He resides in Emaus and is engaged in Real Estate and Insurance. Issue, three children, viz :- 1. Beatrice b. 23 September 1887; d. 25 September 1887. II. Raymond b. 3 November 1891; d. 19 February 1894. III. Paul Henry Kemmerer, who was born 14 August 1896. Paul Henry Kemmerer enlisted 5 May 1917 at Columbus barracks Ohio as a private in 1st Battery C44th Batalion C. A. Corps, U.S. Army. He took in offensive Willer, Alsace April 16 to May 25 1918; Rammersmatt, Alsace 25 May to July 29, 1918; Hagenbach, Alsace July 29 to 23 August 1918; St. Mihiel Drive 12 September 1918; Bouillonville, France 17 Septem­ ber to 11 November 1918. He arrived in France 6 February 1918, left France 26 January 1919 and arrived in America 4 February 1919. He served in France 12 months and 11 days. He was honorably discharged on the 13th of February 1919.

Charles Kemmerer, (Frederickl, Henry2, Georges, George4) born September 25, 1831, Died December 31st, 1904, married to Elvina Danner June 17, 185 2. They hac:1 ten ( 10) children :- 1. Alavesta Susan. II. Maria Elizabeth. III. Wilson David. IV. Charles Rewellyn Danner V. Annie Louisa VI. Clara Elvina VII. Katie Mary History of the Kemmerer Family 39

VI I I. Queena Victoria IX. Harry Oliver X. Amelia Meda. Alavesta Susan born March 6th, 1853 married to Oliver Henry Erdman, July 6th, 1872 (Died May 1915). They have three (3) children:- !. Queena Elisabeth born October 1st, 1876 married to John R. Schuler October 17th, 1899. They have two children:- 1. Daughter born July 28th, 1901, died the same day. 2. John Erdman Schuler born February 1st, 1915. II. Viola Arlene Erdman born July 18th, 1880, married to Charles A. Bachman, March 30th, 1902. (Dr. Charles A. Bachman) They have five children:- 1. Evelyn Erdman born July 3rd, 1906. 2. Geraldine Erdman born November 15th, 1908. 3. Mildred Erdman, born November 28th, 1911. 4. Charles Erdman, born September 12th, 1915. 5. Henry Erdman, born December 26th, 1920. III. Oliver Henrv Charles Erdman, born February 13th, 1890, married to Laura Bolton Trumbauer, May 27th, 1911. They have two children:- 1. Oliver Charles, born July 27th, 1912. 2. Jessie Alavesta, born July 13th, 1917. Maria Elisabeth, born October 25th, 1855, married to Edwin S. Riegel September 12th, 1871. They have two children:- 1. Victor born September 18th, 1872, died August 22, 1881. II. Preston B. J ., born November 4th, 1876, married to Annie Lauer June, 1901. They have three (3) children:- 1. Paul, born April 1st, 1908. 2. Arthur, born November 11, 1909. 3. Howard, born March 27th, 1911. Charles Rewellyn Danner Kemmerer, born December 28th, 1859, married to Ida Toole about 1886; died October 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. They have eight children:- !. Mabel, born September 1887, married to MacIntosh, died about 1918. They have one child. II. Roy, horn 1889, died when about 2 years old. III. George Kemmerer, born September 16th, 1891, married to--. They have one child. 1. Ruth Jane, born 1915. IV. Harry Kemmerer, born August 1893, married to---- V. Elva, born 1897, married to Louis Koontz. They have two children:- 1. Betty. VI. Mildred, born January 1900, married to Peter E. Reichard, June 10, 1925. They have one child. VII. Helen, born December 1901, married to L. Oliver Lang, June 10th, 1925. They have one child. VI I I. Charles Kemmerer, Jr., born November, 1903. Clara Elvina, born December 24th, 1863, married to Charles Ritter, March 19th, 1881 (died September 15th, 1892). They have three children: 40 History of the Kemmerer Family

I. George Jay, born June 5th, 1882, married to Marion Campbell, June 18th, 1907. They have one child:- 1. George, Jr., born March 25th, 1909. II. Anna, born February 13th, 1884, married to Ed. Samuelson, August 6, 1920. III. Mary Elvina, born August 26th, 1887. Qtieena Victoria, born September 15th, 1871, married to Alfred .R. Weaver, July 3rd, 1893. They have three children:- 1. · Clara Marguerite, born September 14th, 1893. II. Elva Kemmerer, born February 9th, 1902. III. Phaon Charles, born February 27th, 1909. Harry Oliver Kemmerer, born May 5th, 1873, married to Clara Elizabeth Mantz, July 13th, 1895, born April 16th, 1876. They have two children: - I. Bertha Elvina Kemmerer, born .January 19th, 1896, married to Glancy Michael Rader, May 23rd, 1918, born June i1, 1894. They have four children:- 1. Loraine Elizabeth, born October 28th, 1918. 2. Mae Evelyn, born May 13th, 1920. 3. Arlene Helen, born September 30th, 1921. 4. Marie Ruth, born---, died March 14th, 1924. II. Helen Sara Kem,nerer, born December 8th, 1908, married to Sherman Luke Bowers, April 4th, 1925 (Born August 6th, 1898). They have one child :- 1. Dolores June Kemmerer, born April 17th, 1926. Amelia Meda, born December 15th, 1876, married to Howard L. Stein, September 17th, 1908, Veterinary Surgeon (Dr. H. L. Stein).

William Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, Georges, George4) was mar­ ried to Catherine Anna Lauer on October 15, 1857. They had two children: I. Marcus Kemmerer, married to Alice Marcks._ II. Martha C. Kemmerer, died May 7, 1887, aged 28 years, 8.months and 17 days. She was married to Rev. H. J. Glick. Issue:- 1. William B. Glick, M.D., of South Bethlehem. 2. Asher Franklin, born 1 April, 1882; died 7 ...'\ugust, 1884. REINHARD RECORDS Catherine Kemmerer (Hans) John Adam Reinhard:- In Pennsylvania archives, Series 2, Vol. 17, Page 210, among "The List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship, Saint Mark, --- Wilson (Mas­ ter) from Rotterdam qualifying Sept. 26, 1741, appears the name of (Hans) John Adam Renert." Note :-According to Rupp, the passengers on this ship were "Pala­ tines'' ,-i.e. men, women and children of the better class who were subjects of the counts Palatine; many of them were men of wealth and standing. COURT RECORDS Adam Reinhard (known on Ship lists as (Hans) John Adam Reynert) was born in Germany May 15, 1724, died in Upper Milford Township, History of the Kemmerer Family 41

Northampton County (now Lehigh County), Nov. 14, 1806. Buried at Zionsville Lutheran Church; tomb stone still standing. HIS WILL (In German Script) Is on record in the office for the recording of Wills, at the Court House at Easton, Pa. in Will Book 4, Page 252. Executors :-Hartman Reinhard and George Kemmerer. Inventory and account filed, 1808. Heirs named as follows:-Andrew Reinhart (Eldest), Hartman Reinhart, Valentine Reinhart, Margaret (Married George Steiner), Eva Reinhart. Eva Reinhart:-Born Oct. 2nd, 1768, died April 2nd, 1850. Eva Reinhart:-Born March 15, 1765, died May 2nd, 1842. Wife of Valentine Reinhart. Both of these women are buried at Zionsville Lutheran Church. REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS Of Adam Reil).,hard and his sons Pennsylvania Archives, Series S, Vol. 8, Page 104, Adam Reynhart, in the 2nd class of "The General Muster Roll of the Second Batalion of Northampton County Militia. May 14, 1778, (0)" -- Field Officers, Col. George Breinig, -Lieut. Col., Stephen Balliet (Balliet) Major Frederick Limbach-1st Company, Joseph Koocken, Captain; 1st Lieut. Peter Koocken, 2nd Lieut. Philip Hartzog; Ensign Philip Micklin. . Note:-In the 1st Class of the same company, was Andrew Reinhard, son of Adatn Reinhard. Valentine Reinhard, son of Adam, served in 1788. Hartman Reinhard, son of Adam, served as a "Substitute" and was on the "Muster Roll of the 1st Batalion of the Northampton County Militia, commanded by orders of Samuel Ream, Colonel, Mar. 31, 1781, Capt. Casper Greenamyer. (See Penna. Archives, Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 33)

THE KEMMERER-REINHARD HOMESTEAD Henrich Kemmerer bought this farm, first owned by George Michael Hittle, on the little Lehigh at the foot of the hill below the Western Salis­ bury Church, of 165 acres, about 1790, A. D. Hartman Reinhard came into possession through his wife, Catherine, daughter of Henrich Kemmerer, about 1795. He built this house in 1816 of stone. The homestead and 90 acres of land was granted to Johann Reinhard, the grandfather of Jacob Reinhard of Emaus, Pa. The remainder was granted to George Kemmerer Reinhard, the grandfather of David George Reinhard of Shawano, Wisconsin. The original homestead passed in succession to Philip Reinhard and John Reinhard, after whose death the farm passed out of the Reinhard family, after about 110 years, in about 1915. Hartman Reinhard, son of Adam and Maria Barbara Reinhard, was born December 11, 1762. Baptized February 22, 1763, by Rev. J. A. Fridderici, and his sponsors were Hartman Leipzig and wife Anna Mar­ garetha. He died March 18, 1822. Buried at Western Salisbury Church, 42 History of the Kemmerer Family

Lehigh County, Pa. He married Catherine, daughter of Henry and Anna Maria Richell Kemmerer. She was born October 16, 1771; died March 5th, 1832; Buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa.; Baptized November 17th, 1771. Sponsors Adam Krames and wife Catherine. Issue: Seven children :-Maria, Johannes, Catherine, Samuel, George, Solomon, and Henry. Catherine Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2). I. Maria, daughter of Hartman and wife Catherine Kemmerer Reinhard, born February 11, 1794. Died September 25, 1845. Married Jacob Steininger, January 7, 1817. He was born October 11, 1792. Bap­ tized December 2nd, 1792. Sponsors Jacob Haeil and wife Maria. He died August 26, 1868. They are buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. Their children were: Saloma, David, J ulyan, Eliza, Kittyan, Elizabeth. Saloma Steininger was born November 2nd, 1819; Baptized December 12, 1819. Sponsors: John Reinhard and (Saloma Weaber). Julyan Steininger was confirmed November 14, 1846; both were confirmed by Rev. Benjamin German. II. Johannes, son of Hartman and wife Catherine Kemmerer Rein­ hard. Born May 8th, 1796. Baptized May 1796. Sponsors: Johannes Kemmerer and wife Magdalena. He died February 17, 1886. He married Maria W. Roth. She was born April 10, 1802. Died July 15, 1875. They are buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. They had eight children:-Philip, Sarah, Mary, John, James, Lewis, Catherine and Amandes. III. Catherine, daughter of Hartman and wife Catherine Kemmerer Reinhard, born September 30, 1798. Baptized December 2, 1798. Sponsors Jacob Biriand, Maria Kemmerer. · · IV. Samuel, son of Hartman and wife Catherine Kemmerer Rein­ hard, born September 25, 1800. Baptized November 18. Sponsors Hannas Bortz and wife, Maria Kemmerer Bortz. V. George K., son of Hartman and wife Catherine Kemmerer Rein­ hard, born January 26, 1802, died January 16, 1831. Buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. He married Fronica Biery, Decem­ ber 24, 1824. She was a daughter of John and Catherine Troxell Biery. She was born September 2nd, 1807. Baptized September 27, 1807. Spon­ sors, her uncle, Peter Troxell and wife Magdelena. She was confirmed October 13, 1822, by Rev. Daniel Zeller. She died May 4, 1842. Through the Troxell's and Bierys she was of French Huguenot descent. Buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. Their children; three, Edwin, Daniel and Maria. 1. Edwin born April 2, 1826, confirmed at Western Salisbury Church 1844, by Rev. Benjamin German. He died February 5, 1885, and is buried at Shawano, Wisconsin. He married June 14, 1860, Margaret Kilgore Bond, daughter of David George and wif-e Elizabeth Kilgore Bond, in Washington Township, Butler County, Pa. They were married by Rev. William Black. Their marriage is on record at the Court House of Butler, Pa. She was born September 25, 1837, in Butler County, Pa., was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She died April 10th, 1904. Buried at Shawano, Wisconsin in Woodlawn Cemetery. They had ten children, six died in infancy. The grown-up were: Ellsworth Degrand, D. George, Edwin Carl, and Addison Oscar. History of the Kemmerer Family 43

a. Ellsworth Degrand, son of Edwin and wife Margaret Kilgore Bond Reinhard, was born June 19, 1862, at Franklin, Pa. He married Marie M. Reese June 7, 1893. She was born Dece111ber 17, 1860. They were married in Dodge County, Leroy township, Wisconsin, by Rev. Showers. They had three children: Clarence Ellsworth, Waldo William and Omer Peter. (1) Clarence Ellsworth, son of Ellsworth Degrand, and wife Marie M. Reese Reinhard. Born December 13, 1896, a graduate from Shawano High School, Shawano, Wisconsin. He won the first Gold Medal that school gave. He was a graduate of Ripon College, Wisconsin, and also a graduate from Madison Law School of Madison, Wisconsin. He won the Honor of Coif which is an honor above a graduate, at present he is prac­ ticing law at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He married September 3, 1927, Alice Lila Spensley, born June 24, 1900, at University Methodist Church, Madison, Wisconsin, by Dr. Silas Evens of Ripon College. Her father was John B. Spensley, her mother was Edith Eden. Through her father, John B. Spensley, she is a direct descendant of Lord Baltimore. He en­ listed in the United Naval Reserve Force at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a Seaman, Second Class, on June 15, 1918; called into active service at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on July 2, 1918, transferred to Radio School on Great Lakes Station, released from active service January 26, 1919, and discharged from service on own request on March 22, 1919. (2) Waldo William, son of Ellsworth Degrand and wife Marie M. Reese Reinhard. Born September 7, 1898, in Shawano County, Wisconsin. He graduated from the Commercial course of Shawano High School. He married Cora Flora Heller of Shawano, Wisconsin, a daughter of Herman Heller, at Rockford, Illinois, August 14, 1923. She was born March 3, 1895, at Shawano, Wisconsin. Died February 16, 1925, at Shawano, Wisconsin, leaving an infant daughter, born February 1, 1925, baptized Doris Ann. He enlisted April 19, 1917 at Shawano, Wisconsin, served as a Corporal with Company F of the 127 Infantry, 32 Division during World War, and was discharged at Camp Grant, Illinois, May 18, 1919. (3) Omar Peter, son of Ellsworth Degrand and wife Marie M. Reese Reinhard, born March 31, 1902, in Shawano County, Wisconsin, was killed at Morris, Wisconsin, by train while returning from fishing June 9, 1913. Buried at Wood Lawn Cemetery, Shawano, Wisconsin. b. David George, son of Edwin and wife Margaret Kilgore Bond Reinhard, born May 11, 1867, at Lockport Will County, Illinois. Baptized January 6, 1922, in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Shawano, Wis­ consin, by the Rev. Virgil W. Bell. Sponsors, State Senator Anton Kickuk of the 14th District and Mrs. Virgil W. Bell. Attended the Normal at Valpariso, Indiana in 1892. Also a member of the Huguenot Society of Pennsvlvania, through the Troxells and Bierys; and a member of the Revolutionary Society; Sons of the American Revolution, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through Henrich Kemmerer, Adam Reinhard, Hartman Rein­ hard, Michael Biery, Peter Troxell and Daniel Troxell. c. Edwin Carl, son of Edwin and wife Margaret Kilgore Bond Rein­ hard. Born August 10, 1869, at Iron Ridge, Dodge County, Wisconsin. d. Addison Oscar, son of Edwin and wife Margaret Kilgore Bond Reinhard. Born June 20, 1880, in Township Leroy, Dodge County, 44 History of the Kemmerer Family

Wisconsin. Died April 1920, in the barren lands of Manitoba, Canada. Found dead by trappers Oct. 15, 1920, 200 miles from Hudson Bay at North Indian Lake. Brought back by Piercifel Rose one of the Canadian Police, and two half breeds and one of the trappers who found him, on a sledge drawn by six dogs to the nearest railroad which was at an ore mine. Sent to Shawano, Wisconsin, buried in Wood Lawn Cemetery, April 16, 1921. 2. Daniel, son of George and Fronica Biery Reinhard. Born October 24, 1828 in Western Salisbury, Lehigh County, Pa. Died May 11, 1891 at Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, and buried there. He married his second cousin, Caroline Troxell. Born November 16, 1827, at Allentown, Pa. Died November 15, 1904, at Warren, Ohio. Buried at Niles, Ohio. She was a daughter of Isaac and wife, Ester Unger Troxell. Isaac was the son of Peter Troxell. They had two children: Ella and George. a. Ella Reinhard, daughter of Daniel and Caroline Troxell Reinhard. Born January 21, 1851. Died July 11, 1913, at Warren, Ohio, buried at Niles, Ohio. Married Oliver Dingman. One child, Clara, born June 8th, 1872. b. George Reinhard, son of Daniel and wife Caroline Troxell Rein­ hard. Born January 14, 1853, at Niles, Ohio. Married Philis Pinkard; children four: Frank, Edwin, Carl and Clara. Frank born October 9, 1879, drowned in an open well at St. Louis, Mo. July 14, 1884. 3. Marie, a daughter of George and wife, Fronica Biery Reinhard. Born June 2, 1830, died October 3, 1833, buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. Fronica Biery Reinhard's second marriage was to Abraham Ziegenfuss. "Fronica Ziegenfuss, wife of Abraham Ziegenfuss" is on her tombstone. Buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. VI. Soloman, son of Hartman and wife, Catherine Kemmerer Reinhard. Born August 28, 1804, died August 8, 1895, buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. VII. Henry, son of Hartman and wife, Catherine Kemm~rer Rein­ hard. Born November 16, 1806. Died October 27, 1887, he married Catherine Biery, daughter of John and Catherine Troxell Biery, August 9, 1829. She was born July 23, 1812, died September 6, 1903, and they are buried at Western Salisbury Church, Lehigh County, Pa. Their children, thirteen :-William, Catherine J ., Augustus, Isabella, Lewis, Tilghman, Maria, Thomas, Uriah, Leanda, Dalles, Eli, and Gloraiue. ·

Frederick Kemmerer (Frederick1) was born May 24, 1746 and died in Allentown, at the residence of a daughter, while on a visit on November 29, 1843, aged 96 years, 9 months and 7 days. He operated for many years a saw mill in Upper Milford township. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was buried with military honors, December 1, 1843 on the Old Allen town Cemetery. The_ Harrison Guards and the Lehigh Artillery; the two military organizations of the city, attended the burial services, which were conducted by Rev. Joshua Yeager. Abstract of the account of the services of Frederick Kemmerer in the American Revolution, on file in the Division of Public Records of the State Library:- "Frederick Kemmerer, enlisted January 1776, in Captain John Miller's History of the Kemmerer Family 45

Company, attached to Fifth Regt. commanded by Colonel Magaw; after which, he, together with the corps to which he was attached, was marched into New York and in the following summer erected Fort Washington, in which, together with many others, he was taken prisoner, November 16, 1776, on capture of that place by the enemy. After some time (December 26, 1776) he was paroled by the enemy and permitted to return home. \Vas in several engagements. Was wounded in leg at Battle of Long Island. Served until end of the War". To Frederick Kemmerer and his wife, Magdalena, there were born thirteen children. Their baptisms are entered upon the register of the Lutheran Congregation at Zionsville.

LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of FREDERICK KEMMERER Will Book B. Page 281, Lehigh County Court House. In the name of God, Amen. I, Frederick Kemmerer, yet of sound mind and memory, though feeble and weak in body and strength, knowing that we are uncertain when the hour will strike that we have to leave this world. Therefore I make through the will of God this day my last will and testament. It is my sincere will in the name of God that my daughter, Elisabeth, the wife of Thimothy Geitner, shall be and is hereby adopted my only sole and lawful heir of all I at present own or which can be con­ sidered my property, personal and house furniture and all singular out­ standing monies, etc. In order to have my last will and testament, after my departure, when my body is deposited in my grave, executed, I hereby appoint and constitute and adopt my son-in-law Timothy Geitner, as executor for the purpose. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty-fifth day of August, Anno Domini, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty One. Witnesses present at signing: CHARLES SEIP JOHN F. KALBACH FREDERICK X KEMMERER

I. John Kemmerer, born January 13, 1780, was baptized September 17, 1780. The sponsors were Conrath Zeller and wife Anna M. II. Christian Kemmerer, born September 23, 1781, was baptized November 11, 1781. The sponsors were Christian Zeiner and-----­ Walter. Married Maria Lintner. III. Anna Maria Kemmerer, born February 14, 1783, and was baptized March 20, 1783; the sponsors were Maria Gebhardin. She was married to ----- Miller. IV. Rosina Kemmerer, born November 5, 1784 and was baptized January 13, 1785. The sponsors were George Kemmerer and Eva Sellerer. Probably died and na1ne was given to a later daughter, as was an old custom. V. Magdalena Kemmerer, born November 5, 1786, and was baptized May 21, 1786. The sponsors were Mathias Ochs and wife Catharine. VI. John Jacob Kemmerer, born November 11, 1787, was baptized March 23, 1788. The sponsors were Heinrich Larosh and wife Rosina. 46 History of the Kemmerer Family

VII. Rosina Kemmerer, born October 16, 1789, was baptized November 26, 1789. The sponsors were Conrad Zoellner and wife Margretha. She married Jacob DeLong. VIII. Frederick Kemmerer, born June 9, 1791, was baptized July 31, 1791. The sponsors were Frederick Grammes and wife Anna. IX. John George, born March 10, 1793, was baptized May 5, 1793. The sponsors were George Kemmerer and wife Magdalena. ~i. J~ii!ibeth} Kemmerer, born August 30, 1795, were baptized October 10, 1795. The sponsors were John Moor and wife Susanna and George Heil and Ros. Schneider. Elisabeth was married to Timothy Geidner. XII. Lydia Kemmerer, born August 22, 1798, was baptized November 11, 1798. The sponsors were Gotfried Wismer and wife Anna M. She died September 6, 1876. She was married to Henry Klein, son of Peter Klein, who was born March 17, 1799, and died March 29, 1870. To them were born eight children:-James, William, Jonas, Charles, Lydia, Henry, Sarah and Polly married to Reuben Kemmerer. XIII. Henry Kemmerer, born March 28, 1801, died January 12, 1868. On March 26, 1826 he was married to Lydia Hoffman, who was born October 5, 1801, and died December 22, 1866. Their remains lie buried at the Western Salisbury Church.

John Kemmerer (Frederick1, Frederick2) was born, according to the baptismal record of the Lutheran Congregation at Zionsville, January 13, 1780 and, according to his tombstone, he _was born July 14, 1780, and died August 29, 1863, aged 83 years, 1 month and 15 days or according to the baptismal record 83 years, 7 months and 16 days. He was married to Veronica Smith and had eight children:- I. Henry Kemmerer, killed in an accident. II. Anna, (Nancy) born November 7, 1804, died October 31, 1877. She was married to Henry Tool. They had one son, James Tool. III. Hannah Kemmerer, born December 17, 1807, died December 23, 1881. She was married to George Reinhard, who was born December 11 1808 and died January 31, 1891. They had eight children:- ' 1. Amanda Reinhard, married to Francis Kemmerer. 2. Eliza Reinhard, married to Israel Jones. 3. Henry Reinhard, married to Caroline Hartzel. 4. Owen Reinhard, married to Caroline Acker. 5. Edwin Reinhard, married to Matilda Stoudt. 6. Anna Reinhard, married to---- Willauer. 7. Mary E. Reinhard, married to Frank Hinkle. 8. William F. Reinhard, married to Margretha Troxell. IV. Salome, born March 12, 1809, died December 11, 1892. She was married to Henry Reinsmith, who was born August 25, 1809 and died May 14, 1884. They had issue :-John, William, Thomas, James, Maria Married to William Wint, Eliza and Mrs. William Hammer. V. Lydia Kemmerer who married Asher Brinker. VI. Jacob Kemmerer. VII. Reuben Kemmerer. VIII. Anthony Kemmerer (Frederick1, Frederick2, J ohn3) who was History of the Kemmerer Family 47 born in 1802 and died in 1877. He was married to Frances Smith and has nine children. 1. John Kemmerer who married Senniah Hoffman and has one daughter, Frances. 2. Daniel Kemmerer who was born 17th of February 1835 and died 14 July, 1903; and in 1861 married Emma C. Werkheiser and had the following fourteen children :-Elelah Matilda, Ella Lavina, Lewis Monroe, Mary J amina, Ermina Malvena, Rosanna Alice, Sarah Maria, William Anthony, Malissa Jane, Florence Fannie, Edward James, Jennie Evelyn, Franklin Pattison, and an infant daughter who was born January 2nd and died January 4th, 1885. Their history follows:- a. Elelah Matilda Kemmerer who was born 22 October, 1861; married Frank Dietz (d. September 1919), and had one daughter, Jennie Dietz who married Charles Steiner and had one son, Claude Steiner born 11 September, 1899; married Irene Kolb; and had one daughter; Charlotte May who was born 11 September 1926. b. Ella Lavina Kemmerer who was born 27 June, 1863; died April 1924; married Granville Heimer and had four daughters:- (1). Mabel Heimer who was born 7 September, 1880; married James Fuge and had three sons and two daughters:-Earl (dee.) b. 16 April, 1906, Claude b. 16 November 1911, Clarence b.14 ,May 1908, Marian 2 December, 1918, and Ella b. 21 November 1923. (2). Carrie Heimer born 15 October, 1883 and married R. Emery Sandt. (3). Emma Sabina Heimer b. 6 May, 1886; died 1889. (4). Anna Heimer born 17 November, 1891 and married Walter W. Wagner and had two children:- (a). Loualla Wagner born 28 February, 1914. (b). Lester Wagner born 30 April, 1928. c. Lewis Monroe Kemmerer born 3 October 1865, married Martha Whitsell and has one daughter (dee.) born in April 1900. d. Mary Jamina Kemmerer born 5 September, -- married 19 March, 1885 Owen Kostenbader (b. 12 May, 1864), and had two sons and three daughters:- (1). Frederick born 25 November, 1885, married Carrie Michael and had one daughter, Mary Kostenbader b. 17 May, 1907. {2). Katie Mary born 22 October 1887; d. 10 September 1889. (3). Edward born 31 July, 1889; married Minnie Sehlamp, and has three children:- (a). Lester born 31 May, 1914; died 15 December 1924. (b). Infant born and died September 1916. (c). Viola born April 11, 1919. (4). Annie born 22 March, 1894, married David Englar and has three sons and two daughters. (a). Grace born 21 October, 1920. (b). Forrest born 4 February, 1922. (c). Ruth born 9 July 1923. (d). Brooks born 1 April, 1926. (e). Ernest born 9 February, 1928. (5). Rachel born 30 June 1898; married Ray Amy; issue: three children:- 48 History of the Kemmerer Family

(a). Alfred born 6 February 1920. (b). Mary born 5 May 1923. (c). Sherwood born 10 August, 1925. e. Ermina Malvina Kemmerer born 12 December, 1870; married (1) Asher Renner (deceased) and has one son:- ( 1). Norman Renner born 7 Septen1ber 1889, married III Mildred Weiss, and has three children:- (a). Thelma b. 6 November, 1912. (b). Ward (c). Richard married (2) to William Owens (dee.), and had two sons:- (1). John Owens married Beulah Fink and has one daughter, Virginia Owens. (2). Ellis Owens who married Yelda Owens. married (3) to Israel Heller. f. Rosanna Alice Kemmerer born 10 Octoher, 18 72 ; died 18 75. g. Sarah Maria Kemmerer born 4 December, 1873; died 10 May, 1899, married in 1890 John R. Griffiths (b. 11 August, 1866), and had two sons and two daughters:- ( 1). William Robert Griffiths born November 30, 1890, died March 6, 1910. (2). Ella Catherine Griffiths born 29 August, 1892; married 9 May, 1922, to Dr. Milton E. Weaver, and has one daughter:- (a). Eleanor Catherine born 5 August, 1923. (3). Emma Ulelah Griffiths born 23 May, 1895; married (1) July 25, 1912, Roy Brady (b. 3 March 1894; d. 1 May 1926); issue: one son:­ (a). Phillip Alden Brady born 14 February, 1913. married (2) 30 April, 1919 Alfred H. Hiskey (b. 13 October 1893). (4). Daniel Lewis Griffiths born 15 October 1897; died 1901. h. William Anthony Kemmerer born 10 March, 1875; died 4 May, 1875. i. Melissa Jane Kemmerer born 6 March, 1876; married Frank Beisel and has two children:- ( 1). Earl Beisel born August 1903; married Margaret Laub. (2). May Beisel died in infancy. j. Florence Fannie born 17 December, 1877; married Hugh Meitzler. k. Edward Lames Kemmerer born 16 October, 1879; married Sarah Schleicher, and has three children:- ( 1). Catherine Kemmerer born in 1914. (2). Ruth Kemmerer. (3). James Kemmerer. 1. Jennie Evelyn Kemmerer born 11 August, 1881; married Henry Hermon (died 29 September 1924); issue: one daughter:- (1). Leah Hermon born 29 August, 1914. m. Franklin Pattison Kemmerer born 28 February, 1883; married Emma Kolb, and has one daughter and one son:- (1). Helen Kemmerer born September, 1904; married Ralph Watland and has one son :- (a). Dean Watland born May 8, 1927. (2). l\t1iles Kemmerer died in infancy. n. Infant daughter born January 2, 1885; died January 4, 1885. See Page 25 EMAUS, PA.

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3. Charles Kemmerer who married Elizabeth Brinker and had three sons and one daughter:- a. Jennie Kemmerer l\1eyer. b. Alice Kemmerer Cole. c. Ida Kemmerer Cole. d. Frank Kemmerer. 4. Edwin Kemmerer who died in infancy. 5. Hannah Kemmerer who married John Hawk of Ohio and has one son and one

With his death is the passing of the last surviving Civil War veteran of Emaus, Penn. 9. Maria Kemmerer married (1) Morse; and (2) Wieand, and had four children :- a. Biron Morse. b. Leon Morse (dee.) c. Mary Morse Bill. d. Ella Morse (dee.).

Rueben Kemmerer (Frederick1, Frederick2, John3) was born near Emaus June 22nd, 1821, and died in Emaus July 12th, 1881. He was a shoemaker by trade, for a number of years he engaged in iron ore mining. He was reared in the Lutheran faith, but later united with the Evangelical Church in Emaus. He was twice married; 1st to Elisabeth Derr, a daughter of Henry and Susanna Derr of Hereford Township; 2nd to Tillie Morrison. (Telara Morrison b. 18 October 1832; d. 8 September, 1923.) Children 1st marriage:- Maria Kemmerer, married to Charles DeLong. Henry D. Kemmerer. Sarah Kemmerer, born February 24, 1846, was married to William Wendling May 14, 1.875. Children 2nd marriage:- Ida Tillie, relict of Marcus Ritter of Philadelphia.

Henry D. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Frederick2, John3, Reuben') was born at Emaus, February 4, 1846. Enlisted in Co. K 41st Penna. Regiment, July 1st, 1863, for three months service,- and at the expiration re-enlisted in Co. B. 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry and served until August 1865. He participated in many engagements, notably the battles of Petersburg, Five Forks and Appamatox Court House. On April 6, 1877 he was married to Sophia Elisabeth Smith Borneman. She was born in Germany, when her mother died, although only fourteen years old, she accompanied her father to America. They had four children: I. Maggie Elisabeth, married to P. J. Foulke, died July 25, 1913, aged 33 years. II. Anna M., born June 13, 1881, was married June 21, 1902 to William Held, the son of Frank Held, born June 21, 1876. They reside in Allentown and have six children: Warren H., Wesley J ., William H., Henry F., Margaret T. and Ruth E. III. Howard J. Kemmerer, died April 21, 1905, aged 22 years. IV. Tillie M. Kemmerer, died May 7, 1902, aged 17 years.

John Henry Kemmerer4 (Frederick1, Henry2, J ohn3) according to his tombstone at the Western Salisbury Church,. was born January 30, 1800 and died February 10, 1871; and his wife, Louisa nee (Harlacher) was born March 15, 1803, and died April 6, 1891. To them were born seven children:- 1. Reuben Kemmerer, was born October 21, 1828 and died September 28, 1895. He was married to Anna M. Kline, a daughter of Henry Kline. II. Ephriam Kemmerer, born October 13, 1830; died January 17, 1898, was married to Susan Brunner, no issue. History of the Kemmerer Family 51

Ill. Francis Kemmerer. IV. Daniel H. Kemmerer, born October 12, 1837. V. Theopilus Kemmerer. VI. Emma Kemmerer was married to John Blank. VII. Edmond Kemmerer.

Reuben Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John4) was born October 21, 1828 and died September 28, 1895. He was married to Anna M. Kline, a daughter of Henry Kline and resided at Mountainville in Salisbury township. They had a number of children, among whom were:- I. Emma Kemmerer, married---- Abel. II. ---- Kemmerer, married ----Pearson. III. ---- Kemmerer, married---- Trout. IV. Oliver M. Kemmerer, was born December 26, 1852, and died December 3, 1908. His remains lie buried at the Western Salisbury Church. V. Homer Kemmerer was born September 10, 1868 and died Sep­ tember 18, 1909 and was buried at the Western Salisbury Church.

Francis Kemmerer5 (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John4) was born on the homestead in Salisbury township, which he later owned and tilled, on January 30, 1833, and died March 9, 1907. He was married to Amanda Reinhard, a daughter of George Reinhard and wife Hannah, nee Kemmerer and a grand-daughter of John and Christina, (Schmidt) Kemmerer. She was born April 15, 1837 and died February 26, 1913. Their ashes repose in the Western Salisbury Cemetery. To them were born two sons:- I. Sylvester Kemmerer. II. Marcus J. Kemmerer.

Sylvester Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, Francis4) was born in Upper Milford township February 15, 1857 and was baptized by Rev. Zeller May 21, 1857. The sponsors were Jonas Long and wife Lydia. He was confirmed November 9, 1873 by Rev. William Rath, a member of the Lutheran congregation of Western Salisbury. Married to Ellen E. Krause April 2, 1881. Issue:- 1. Robert G. born June 16, 1881, baptized August 10, 1881. On March 28 1891 he was married to Ellen J. C. Stephens, a daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Kehm) Stephens. They engaged in farming on the farm of his father and later retired to Emaus. Died October 25, 1925. To them were born seven children:- I. Annie Amanda Kemmerer, born May 10 1890 was baptized August 11, 1900 and on January 5, 1918 was married to Clinton Bogert, son of John W. H. Bogert. II. Miles Kemmerer was born July 1, 1893 and was married to Mamie P. Wagner, November 28, 1914. III. Minnie Ke.mmerer was born May 6, 1895, died February 6, 1910. IV. Boy, still born, February 16, 1897. V. Martha Kemmerer, born March 14, 1898, died September 27, 1900. VI. Florence Viola Kemmerer, born July 10, 1906, died July 26, 1906. VII. John Kemmerer, born July 25, 1901, 52 History of the Kemmerer Family

Marcus J. Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, J ohn3, Francis4) was born in Salisbury township May 27, 1864. He was baptized July 3, 1864. The sponsors were George Reinhard and wife Hannah, nee Kemmerer. He was educated at Muhlenberg College and Keystone State Normal School and taught school in Salisbury township for three terms. On November 4, 1877 he was confirmed a member of the Western Salisbury Congregation, by Rev. William Rath, which congregation he has served as deacon, elder and trustee and as superintendent of the Union Sunday School for· a period of twenty years. He conducted the old Kemmerer homestead for a number of years, and in 1908 removed to Emaus. On September 6, 1884 he was married to Serena Laudenschlager,

Daniel Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John4) was born October 12, 1837 and died October 1869. He was married to Amanda Rumfeld, February 23, 1862, who survived him many years and was married to Solomon B. Ritter. Issue:- I. Byron J. Kemmerer. II. E. Oscar Kemmerer.

Byron J. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John4, Daniel5) was born January 1, 1865 and died August 3, 1925. He was married September 19, 1885 to Radella A. P. Bast, by the Rev. G. F. Gardner. He was a silk worker and resided in Allentown. Issue:- 1. Elloda L. Kemmerer, music teacher. I I. Stanley B. L. Kemmerer. III. Mildred B. Kemmerer, supervisor of music in public schools of Allentown.

E. Oscar Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, J ohn3, J ohn4, Daniel5) died in Wilkes-Barre. He was married to Lucy Tracey Barber. Their only son, Olin Kemmerer, is the manager of the Kresge Store in Lewiston, Maine. He is married to Miriam Bossard and has a son Olin Kemmerer, Jr.

Theophilus Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, J ohn3, J ohn4) was married to Lydia Ann Jacoby. They resided in Upper Saucon township, Lehigh County and were members of the Friedens Union Church. To them were born five children:- 1. Louisa Kemmerer, married to the late William H. Gangewere of Emaus, Pa. They had issue :-Calvin, Robert, Cora. I I. Sarah Kemmerer married to Edwin Ulmer. III. Preston Kemmerer is married to Idella Cressman, resides near Hellertown and has a son, Eldon. IV. Alfred S. Kemmerer. V. Emma Kemmerer, dee. was married to John Harvie. No issue. Alfred Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2, Johns, John4, Theophilus5) was born in Upper Saucon township July 13, 1861 and was baptized by History of the Kemmerer Family 53

Rev. A. J. G. Dubbs, October 13, 1861. On January 17, 1885 he was married to Emmalinda Harvie, born August 4, 1858, daughter of Abraham Harvis, and conducts a farm in Upper Saucon. rfhey have nine children:- I. Ell Louisa Sarah Kemmerer, born October 1, 1885. II. John Arbaham Kemmerer, born December 9, 1886. I I I. Henry Victor Kemmerer, February 19, 1888. IV. Robert Wilson Kemmerer, September 14, 1889. V. Emma Matilda Kemmerer, September 15, 1898. VI. Lizzie Amelia Kemmerer, July 19, 1892. VII. Lydia Anna Kemmerer, May 18, 1894. VIII. Ephraim Alfred Kemmerer, November 25, 1895. IX. William Theophilus Kemmerer, August 16, 1897.

John George Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, J ohn3) was born August 26, 1793 and died December 26, 1861. He was married to Elisabeth Weaver, who was born December 7, 1795 and died March 15, 1876. They had nine children:- I. Benjamin Kemmerer. II. Nathan Kemmerer. III. Charles W. Kemmerer, born December 21, 1821, died May 22, 1891. He had a son Wilson who had issue:-Sarah, Charles, Gordon and Wilson, all of whom died in infancy. IV. Elias Kemmerer, married September 2, 1838, Julia Mark. V. Lydia Kemmerer, married to Conrad Seem. VI. Polly Kemmerer, married John B. Ritter. VII. Elemina Kemmerer, married Abner Mohry, January 22, 1851. VIII. John Kemmerer, married to a Guth. He lived on a farm between Shimersville and Macungie, and had one son, Willoughby.

Benjamin Kemmerer (Frederick 1, Henry2, J ohn3, John George4) resides in Salisbury township at Mountainville. He was married to Anna Maria Sneider. She was born November 14, 1839 and died May 23, 1877. Issue:- I. Alesta Justine Kemmerer, born September 16, 1861, died May 2, 1878. I I. Sarah Elisabeth Kemmerer, died in infancy. III. Morris G. Kemmerer. IV. Harvey D. Kemmerer.

Morris G. Kemmerer (Frederick!, Henry2, John3, John George4, Benjamin5) was born December 21, 1867 and died June 5, 1924. He was a member of the Western Salisbury Congregation, where his ashes repose. On June 1, 1895 he was united in holy wedlock by Rev. M. R. Roth to Neda S. Keinert, born January 4, 1875 and resided in South Allentown. Issue:- 1. Esther Irene, born September 29, 1895, died January 17, 1898. II. Gordon Benjamin, born January 8, 1898. III. Verna Isabella, born August 13, 1900. IV. Rebecca, born November 18, 1901, died November 18, 1903. V. Russell Carl, born October 11, 1905, died August 10, 1910. VI. Nobel Harold, born August 21, 1907. VII. Lillian Annora, born October 5, 1910. 54 History of the Kemmerer Family

Harvey D. Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John3, John George4, Benjamin5) contractor and builder, Allentown, Pa., was born March 2, 1871 and baptized April 29, 1871. On December 12, 1896 he was married to Alice J. Litzenberger. She was born November 12, 1879 and died November 21, 1906. They had three children. On September 10, 1910 he was married to Mrs. Ellen J. Lehman, nee Finck. Issue:- 1. Stanley Benjamin Kemmerer, born April 8, 1897. II. Quintus Nathan Kemmerer, born November 29, 1902. III. Miriam Alice Kemmerer, born August 18, 1905. IV. Grace Ellen Kemmerer, born March 10, 1911.

Nathan Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John George3) farmer in Lower Milford township. He left two sons:- 1. Eugene Kemmerer. II. Oliver M.

Eugene Martin Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John Georges, Nathan4) was born September 29, 1853 in Lower Milford township. He was educated in Pennington Seminary. He conducted the Eagle Hotel at Emaus for a period of five years. He served as County Auditor for three years and as a member of the Town Council of Emaus six years. He was married October 4, 1873, to Sarah Jarrett, who died January 26, 1881; 2nd to Jennie Harwick Engleman June 24, 1882, she died Sep­ tember 23, 1919; and 3rd to Birdie May Reinhart March 26, 1920, born May 20, 1879. The first marriage was blessed with a son and daughter. I. John Franklin Kemmerer, born September 25, 1875. Married April 17, 1900 to Ida Kline. No issue. Residence 43 S. Fifth Street, Emaus, Penna. II. Annie Laura Kemmerer, born August 20, 1877; died September 17, 1877. The second marriage was blessed with the birth of three children:- 111. George Engleman Kemmerer, born Jan. 5, 1884, died Nov.27, 1889. IV. Tillie Esther Kemmerer, born November 6, 1885, died December 5, 1889. V. Warren Nathan Kemmerer, born June 17, 1888, died December 20, 1889.

Oliver Morgan Kemme~er (Frederick1, Henry2, John Georges, Nathan4) born March 22, 1863, married February 14, 1885 Mary Cathrine Giering daughter of August Philip Giering. They reside in Emaus, Issue:- ' I. Clarence Augustus Kemmerer, born August 17, 1885, married to Mabel Almeda Danner, June 12, 1919. I I. Elsie Agnes Kemmerer, born September 1, 1887. III. Mary Nora Kemmerer, born September 17, 1889 married Harry Blaine Province, on October 6, 1908. Issue:- ' Clarence Augustus Kemmerer has the following children:- 1. Lewis Danner Kemmerer, born September 19, 1925. Mary Nora Kemmerer has the following children:- 1. Elizabeth Mary Province, born December 26, 1912. 2. Althea Sara Province, born April 5, 1917. History of the Kemmerer Family 55

Elias Kemmerer was married in 1845 to Hetty Butz and resided on a farm in Salisbury township near Allentown. Issue:­ I. Allen Kemmerer. II. Elisa. Allen Kemmerer (Frederick1, Henry2, John George3, Elias4) was born September 31, 1848 and died March 15, 1926. On March 15, 1871 he was married by Rev. William Rath to Helena Bortz, she was born March 8, 1842 and died August 13, 1886. They were members of the Lutheran Congregation of Western Salisbury where their remains lie buried. He was married 2nd to---- Steininger. He had a number of children.

George Kemmerer (Frederick) was born December 1, 17 52 and died October 13, 1838 and his wife Magdalene, nee Reinhard, was born September 17, 1767 and died January 11, 1838. Their remains lie buried at Zionsville Lutheran Church of which they were members. He kept a tavern for many years, situated on the road leading from Macungie to Shimersville, later known as Foster's Tavern. He was a Soldier in the American Revolu­ tion and was blind for eight years. WILL of GEORGE KEMMERER In the name of God, Amen. I, George Kemmerer of Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Yeoman, find myself weak of Body but of sound mind and memory and undertsanding taking into consideration the uncertainty of this transitory Life, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit. First it is my Will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral Expenses to be paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my Decease. Then I give and bequeath unto my Son Jacob Two Hundred Dollars and the young Mare. Then I give and bequeath unto my daughter Maria one hundred Dollars, one Cow and one Hog. Then I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susanna one hundred Dollars, one Cow and one Hog. Then I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lydia one hundred Dollars, one Cow and Hog, and further it is my Will that my herein and after named and appointed Executors shall dispose of my real and personal property at public sale, but in case I should die this Fall or Winter, my personal Goods shall not be sold before March next ensuing and after my Executors shall have paid the above sums and all necessary Expenses they shall divide the residue among my ..seven children namely Henry, Elizabeth, Maria, Magdalena, Susanna, Lydia and Jacob in so many equal Shares and further I do hereby empower and authorize my herein appointed Exec­ utors to execute sign and acknowledge, and deliver a lawful Deed to the purchaser of my Land and lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved sons Henry Kemmerer and Jacob Kemmerer and my son-in-law John Rothenberger to be Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills, Legacies and Bequests heretofore made by me and declaring this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Testator as his last will and testament, in the presence of us. his ABRAHAM ROMIG GEORGE X KEMMERER BENJAMIN KRIEBEL (Probated Oct. 22nd 1838) mark 56 History of the Kemmerer Family

PENNSYLVANIA STATE LIBRARY Division of Public Records Harrisburg, Pennsylvania November 15, 1912. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby Certify that one GEORGE KEMMERER was a Private in Captain Peter Kooken's Company, First Battalion, Northampton County Militia. Stephen Balliet, Lieutenant Colonel. Sec p. 56, Volume Eight, Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series. LUTHER R. KELKER Custodian of the Public Records. In testimony whereof I hereby affix the Seal of this Department. (Seal) They had eight children:- · I. Elisabeth Kemmerer, born July 11, 1793, was married to George Seislove and had issue :-Thomas, Henry, John, Magdalena. II. John Kemmerer, born November 8, 1794, died October 14, 1806. III. Henry Kemmerer, born March 8, 1796_. IV. Maria Kemmerer, born August 20, 1799. V. Magdalena Kemmerer, born December 7, 1800. VI. Susanna Kemmerer, born November 20, 1802, spinster. VII. Lydia Kemmerer. VIII. Jacob Kemmerer, born September 30, 1806, unmarried.

Henry Kemmerer (Frederick1, George2) was born March 8 1796, and died November 15, 1872. Cunning fox hunter, is said to have shot over 300 foxes. Many are the stories still told concerning his skill in hunting. His wife Christian Schuler was born May 5, 1796, and died November 29, 1883. Their ashes repose in the Cemetery of the Lutheran Congregation at Zionsville of which they were members. They had six children:- 1. Elisabeth Kemmerer, married Thomas Schuler, and had one son, Henry Schuler. I I. Sallie Kemmerer, married Willoughby Willauer. I I I. Henry Charles Kemmerer. IV. Solomon Kemmerer, born October 14, 1815, lived at the toll- gate at Treichlers. Issue:-Elisabeth, James, Allen, Frank. V. George Kemmerer, Powder Valley. VI. Daniel Kemmerer, died in Allentown, Cigar Maker.

Henry Charles Kemmerer (Frederick1, George2, Henry3) resided at Centerville, near Macungie, and married Emma Yeakel. They had four children, three of whom; 1. Annie, 3. Charles, and 4. Alice, died in their youth. The second child: Albert Howard Kemmerer was born April 1, 1888. He married Laura May Borzell, daughter of W. F. Borzell of Cape May, N. J. They reside at 125 W. Lauray St., Philadelphia, and have one son, Howard Austin Kemmerer who was born April 30, 1898. DR. w. A. BACKENSTOE The Genealogist

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George Kemmerer, son of Henry Kemmerer, married Sophia Rohrbach and resided in Powder Valley, Lehigh County, Pa. Children:- !. Martin, born November 18, 1859, was married first to Emma Weidner, second to Sara Klinker, residence, Vera Cruz. I I. Fianna, deceased. III. Ambrose. IV. Tilghman, deceased. V. Edward, deceased. VI. Morris, deceased. VII. Howard, deceased. VIII. Victoria, 2833 N. 9th St., Philadelphia. (Mrs. Schultz). IX. Clara, deceased. X. Amanda, deceased. XI. Robert J. XII. Preston. XIII. Carrie, deceased.

Robert J. Kemmerer (Frederick1, George2, Henry3, George4) was born in Powder Valley 1879. He married May 24 Cora M. Schoenly and re­ sides at Barto, Penna. They have the following children:- 1. Alverda who was born December -1, 1903. II. Otto who was born June 18, 1905; died February 17, 1906. I I I. Marvin who was born February 1, 1907.

IV. Earl who was born May 11 1908; died in 1912. V. Viola who was born February 27, 1913. VI. Arline who was born June 18, 1915; died April 13, 1916. VII. Theodore who was born July 27, 1917.

Daniel Kemmerer, son of Henry Kemmerer, married Mary Getter. Children:- !. Horace. II. Emma, Mrs. Frank Strickler, Norristown, Pa. III. Laura, Mrs. G. M. Carl, Schwenksville, Pa. IV. Ida, deceased. V. Henry, deceased. VI. Katie, deceased. VII. Allen, Allentown, Pa. VIII. Wayn-e, Allentown, Pa.

Sallie Kemmerer, daughter of Henry Kemmerer, married Willoughby Willauer. Children:- 1. William, deceased. II. Mary, Mrs. Bortz, Collegeville, Pa. III. Henry, deceased. IV. Caroline, deceased.

Solomon Kemmerer, son of Henry Kemmerer, married Mary --­ Children:- I. Lizzie, deceased. I I. James, deceased. 58 History of the Kemmerer Family

III. Allen, deceased. IV. Frank, Allentown, Pa.

Catherine Kemmerer, born August 15, 1757; died June 16, 1837, married Jacob Henninger, born February 12, 1739; died September 22, 1823. They settled on a farm in Whitehall township near Crackersport. From them are descended the Henningers of Whitehall and . Macungie. Among their children were: Chritian, John, Jacob, Daniel, and Capt. John George, all of whom left descendants. History of the Kemmerer Family 59

PREFACE Fifteen years ago (1913), the Kemmerers of Southern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, displaying their banner for the first time in their history, took steps to perpetuate the memory of their ancestors. Burning with a desire to know just where on the "Kemmerer Frunily Tree" the Kemmerer's of the Northern end of Lehigh County and parts of Carbon County were suspended, the author of this little note took up the challenge with pure modesty, but with the greatest sincerity. As far back as we could trace our history in Heidleberg Township, Lehigh County, the date was July 3rd, 1782, when Andreas Kemmerer, the great-grandfather of the author of this little note, and whose record we have on a tombstone on Heidelberg Cemetery, was born. From several sources of good authority, John George Kemmerer which translated into German was Johann George! Kemmerer, was the father of Andreas Kemmerer. Lewis Kemmerer, now seventy-nine (79) years of age, and a great-grandson of John George Kemmerer, vividly recalls an old house standing during his childhood, which must have been the birth­ place of Andreas Kemmerer, and the home that John George Kem.merer built. But here it all ended. Now· the "History of Lehigh County" written by Matthews and Hungerford states that Jacob Kemmerer, the fourth son of Frederick Kemmerer, the pioneer who sailed with his brother Heinrich Kemmerer from Rotterdam and landed at Philadelphia in 1752 (described more fully elsewhere in this volume) moved to Heidelberg Township in Lehigh County upon property later owned by Reverend J. S. Renninger, now owned by Jacob Heintzelman, being adjoining property of Monroe Sensinger, then Phaon Sensinger, then Edward Sensinger, representing three generations of ownership. Now on this very same property above described as the Reverend Renninger property, stands the stone house built by Andreas Kemmerer, before mentioned in this paragraph, and later owned by Nathan Kemmerer and Daniel Kemmerer, sons of Andreas Kemmerer. This house was the birthplace of Lewis Kemmerer, a son of Nathan Kemmerer and the birthplace of all of the children of Daniel Kemmerer who later became the sole owner of -this tract of land, after which it was sold to Reverend J. S. Renninger who opened and operated a slate quarry on the premises. In describing this old birthplace of my father, the home of his grandfather, and my great-grandfather, who would not claim (after reading the few scattered data recorded in the Lehigh County history) that Jacob Kem­ merer was in close relationship with Andreas Kemmerer. Like Jacob Kemmerer, Andreas Kemmerer was a noted hunter. Just recently, while viewing this memorable home, the writer was told by Mr. John Roberts, a man almost four-score years of age, and who lives on property adjoining the old Kemmerer landmark, that he distinctly recalls that his parents used to relate that Andreas Kemmerer was called the (hersh-foos) deer foot and that he used to shoot deer by a creek near Mr. Roberts' present home. My father vividly recalls of an old house standing in what is now an 60 History of the Kemmerer Family

old apple orchard. This must have been the structure erected by Jacob and his brother Johann George Kemmerer later than 1776, and which became the birthplace of Andreas Kemmerer. Jacob died in 1825 at the age of eighty-eight (88) years. Then the same authorities state that George and John were baptized in 17 60. There is reason to believe that this George and John by some typographical error for Johann George, whom we have called John George (Johann Georgel) Kemmerer possibly moved with Jacob, his brother, to Heidelberg Township, and probably both sleep together under the sod of our favorite landmark just as the custom of the old pioneers had been to bury their dead on their premises. The facts thus gathered and described boil down to this: It has been shown that the Reverend J. S. Renninger property which has been traced from both angles, was the same property-thus connecting Jacob and John George in close lineage (evidently brothers) and completing the long sought-for information for which the writer was kept in suspense. The author takes great pride in helping to hand down to his kinsmen the fallowing records, but with very few dates, and challenges everyone whose name has been referred to, to strive to help make the records more complete, because we should regard "this as a trust Providence has com­ mitted to our Care, and who is so dead to sympathy and affection to kin­ dred and country that would not preserve the record of his ancestors, the place of his birth, the home of his childhood, and the sacred spot where repose the departed loved ones of the earth?'' IRWIN A. KEMMERER. Slatington, Pa., September 14th, 1928.

Andreas Kemmerer (Frederick1, Jacob and John George2) was born 3 July 1782; and died 5 July, 1865. He married 25 December, 1804 Mar­ garet Freyman who was born 11 February, 1785; and died 18 January 1848; and with whom he had nine sons and two daughters among whom are the following. They are buried in the Heidelburg Cemetery in Lehigh County. · I. Daniel Kemmerer ( 1817 -1900) ; Issue: Eight Children :- 1. Thomas (dee.) of Cleveland, Ohio. Issue: One child:­ a. Lillie married Abe Dunger of Cleveland, Ohio. Issue:- ( 1) Leanna married John Roberts, had a daughter and son. (2) Maria married Harrison Metzgar. 2. Leanna (dee.) of New York. 3. Maria (dee.). 4. Sarah married Benjamin Remaley of Emerald, Penn. Issue:- a. Mrs. Gordon Jones. b. Mrs. John Reitz. c. William Remaley. 5. Ellamanda (dee.). 6. Alice (dee.). 7. Louisa (dee.). 8. Catharine (dee.). II. Nathan Kemmerer born 23 September 1820; died 14 December, History of the Kemmerer Family 61

1896; married Sabina Handwerk b. 9 April, 1829; d. 19 November, 1901. Issue: They have ten children as fallows:- 1. Lewis Kemmerer born 21 May, 1850; living (1928) R. D. 2 Slat­ ington, Penn.; married Emma Cumfer b. 7 June, 1853; d. 14 October, 1923; a daughter of Jacob and Carolina Rabenold Cum fer of Mahoning Valley Carbon County Penn. Issue: Three children as follows:- a. Prof. Irwin Ambrose Kemmerer born 1 May, 1872 of R. D. No. 2 Slatington, Penn.; Professor of manual training and physical science in the Slatington High School; married 8 September 1895 Sarah Polly Smith, b. 17 February, 1874, daughter of William F. and Leanna Bachman Smith. Issue: They have three children:- (1 )- Prof. Vernon Lewis Kemmerer born 17 September, 1897; graduate of Muhlenberg ('19); N. Y. University ('21); U. of Maine ('22); Professor in the High School of New York City (1928). Enlisted in the U.S. Army Service in the late World War. Married 31 August, 1921 Helen daughter of John and Margaret J esh of Jersey City. (2) Miriam Emma Kemmerer who was born 29 August 1908. (3) · Keatrice Leanna who was born 30 August, 1912. b. Ida Sophie Kemmerer was born 18 December, 1874; married Charles E. Saylor of Altoona, Penn. They are both deaf-mutes. They have three children. c. Mabel Kemmerer married Victor D. Rauch of Jordan, Penn. They have eight children. 2. Emma Kemmerer, deceased, was a deaf-mute. 3. Mary Kemmerer married Joseph Hess of Lehighton and moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Issue: They have six children:- · a. Maggie Jones of Slatington, Penn. b. Lillie Eckert of Lehigh ton, Penn. c. Robert Hess of Lehighton, Penn. d. Mrs. Ben Wotring of Cleveland, Ohio. e. Olivia Geiger (dee.) (Deibert) of Allentown, Penn. f. George Hess of Slatington, Penn. 4. Violetta Kemmerer (dee.) m. Mr. E. Zerfass; and has three children:- a. Clifford Zerfass (dee.). b. Freeman Zerfass of 220 N. Jefferson Street, Allentown, Penn. He is married and has a

j. Raymond of Emerald, Penn., saw service overseas in the U. S. Army in the late World War. 6. Rosa Kemmerer married Lewis Wotring. Issue:- a. Adam (dee.). b. Thomas of Alliance, Ohio. c. Charles of Allentown, Penn. d. Robert of Egypt, Penn. e. Emma married Charles Kaiser of Egypt, Penn. 7. James Kemmerer (dee.) of Egypt, Penn., married 23 June, 1844. Catharine Kolb and leaves two daughters:~ a. Matilda Frances b. 15 April, 1847. b. Lottie Kemmerer Werley. 8. Oscar Kemmerer of Egypt, Penn. is the youngest of the ten children. He married Gusta Zerfass and has the following children:­ a. Harry Kemmerer married Irene Semmel. They have 2 sons:­ ( 1) Atwood Kemmerer. (2) Roderick Kemmerer. b. Allen Kemmerer married Minnie Ohlinger. Issue: Four girls and two boys :-Evelyn, Ruth, Helen, and Rachael. Robert and George. c. Helen (dee.). d. Burton Kemmerer married Linda Moyer (dee.). Issue: a boy and a girl:- (1) Burton Kemmerer, Jr. and (2) Ethel Kemmerer. 9. Jane Kemmerer (dee.). 10. Sophia (dee.). III. Jonas Kemmerer was married and two daughters are known:- 1. Carolina Kemmerer married a Mr. Ruch. 2. ---- also married a Mr. Ruch. IV. John Kemmerer born 4 March, 1811; died 4 August 1851; Issue: One son:- 1. Paul Kemmerer; issue: Four children :- a. Francis 0. Kemmerer of R. D. No. 2 Slatington, Penn.; issue: three sons:- ( 1) George Kemmerer married Winnie Zellner. (2) John Kemmerer married Jennie Rex and has a daughter, Dorothy, who is married. (3) Edgar who was born 1 September 1896; died 8 December 1922; married 30 November 1918 Florence Marie Harter daughter of Aaron and Alice Metzgar Harter. Their son, Paul Kemmerer, was born 17 July, 1920 and lives at 1318 Linden St., Allentown. b. Sophia who married Sylvester Miller of Allentown, Penn. c. Amanda who married William German. d. Medina who married Thomas Roberts. V. George Kemmerer of Carbon County has eleven children:- 1. Alexander. 2. George, Jr. 3. Edwin has a son in East Mauch Chunk. 4. David has a son, William, of Dayton, Ohio. 5. Fayetta. 6. Salina married Samuel Fry. History of the Kemmerer Family 63

7. Catherine married William Rex. 8. Alvina married a Meitzler. 9. Sallie married a Beidelman. 10. Emma married a Gillham and 11. Ella. VI. Elias Kemmerer of Terre Haute, Indiana has two sons of whom one is John Kemmerer. VII. Elizabeth Kemmerer married Mr. Northstein of Carbon Co., Penn. Issue: Seven children:- 1. Benjamin. 2. Alvin. 3. Henry. 4. Sophia m. Mr. Samuel 5. Caroline m. Mr. Lauchner. 6. Mrs. Guinther and 7. Mrs. M-iller. VIII. Caroline Kemmerer married Mr. George of New Tripoli, Penn. Issue: Two children:- 1. Maria married Nathan Snyder. 2. Sophia married a Mr. Guldner, and they have a son:­ a. Elias Guldner of Tamauqua, Penn. EGYPT REFORMED CHURCH RECORDS 1. Kemmers, Anna, hap 3 May 17 80; age ab 19 dau of Daniel Kunners married 10 May 1774 to Sebastian Hassler. Married 11 July 1781 to Michael Keller. 2. Kammer, Nicolaus, son of Peter Kammer, married 28 Sept., 17 84 Salome Fehl, dau of Johannes Fehl. 3. Kammer, Mary, of Philadelphia married 12 September, 1785, Andrew Hyde. 4. Kemmerer, Margaret nee Freyman, born 11 February, 1785, married Andreas Kemmerer 25 December, 1804; died 18- January, 1848 and buried at Heidelburg. She had nine sons and two daughters. 5. Kemmerer, Magdalena, b 16 January, 1803; d of Jacob Roth; married 7 March, 1824 to Solomon Kemmerer; died 17 December, 1842 in confinement. She left four sons and four daughters. 6. Solomon, b 3 July 1804; d 26 August, 1855 of Rheumatism, buried in Heidelburg. - 7. Simon, b 4 January, 1807; died 9 April 1891; age 84 yr., 3 mo. and 5 days. Reformed Church trustee of Egypt Union Church; member of Building Committee 1850-52; contributed $1156.52 (1851-56) to erection of new church. 8. Magdalena, dau of George Adam and Susanna Kemmerer, born 29 November, 1808. 9. George Adam contributed to Egypt Reformed Church in 1811; was on School House Building Committee in 1820. 10. David and Frederick acted as sponsors in 1822. 11. Daniel, born 10 April, 1830; son of Jacob and Dorothea. 12. Joshua, born 25 September, 1832; s of Jacob and Dorothea. 64 History of the Kemmerer Family

13. Sarah Catharina, dau of Solomon and Magdalena Kemmerer, born 25 February, 1833; drowned 30 May 1834. 14. R. (Ruben?) and Judith Laubach married 21 May, 1833. 15. Eliza Ann, b 13 May, 1834; dau of George Adam Kemmerer. 16. Franklin Solomon, b 21 March, 1835; son of Solomon and Polly Kemmerer. 17. Sarah and John Munich of S. Whitehall, married 13 September, 1835. 18. Elias married Julia Mack, 2 September, 1838. 19. Louisa, b 15 February, 1840; dau of Solomon and Magdalena Kemmerer. 20. Sibilla, confirmed 15 October, 1842; aged 16 years. 21. James married Catherina Kolb, 23 June, 1844. 22. Maria Jane, b 11 May, 1845; d 21 January, 1850; daughter of James and Catharina. 23. Matilda Frances, b 15 April, 1847; dau of James and Catharina. 24. James Jacob, b 13 March, 1848; s of George and Ann. 25. Amanda Sibilla, b 25 August, 1848; dau of Solomon and Maria Kemmerer. 26. Sarah Ann, (of Allentown) and Charles H. Knauss of Salisbury; married 21 December, 1848. 27. Zacharias married Maria Schadt, 6 November, 1849. 29. Helen married William Wotring 5 March, 1850. 30. Hiram Joseph, b 30 September, 1856; s of Benjamin and Kitty Kemmerer. 31. Paul married Helena Blobs, 15 February, 1857. 32. Reuben married Eliza Schadt, 24 April, 1858. 33. George Douglas, b 4 July, 1860; son of Reuben and Eliza Kem­ merer. 34. Henry Adam, b 21 April, 1864; son of Reuben and Eliza. 35. The Jordan Lutheran Church antedates and is the mother of the Egypt Lutheran Church.

MICKLEYS REFORMED CHURCH RECORDS Kemmerer, Sarah, 23 March 1851; Communicant. Susanna, 13 April, 1851; Communicant. Polly, Eliza, 16 Nov., 1851; Communicant. Solomon, Gideon, Sarah, Eliza, 18 April, 1852; Communicants. BIRTHS Jeremiah Solomon, b 27 April, 1852; s of Solomon and Mary Kemmerer. J osaphena Massa, b 1854; d of Solomon and Polly Kemmerer. Spon- sors: Jacob and Eliza Gackenbach. Franklin Joseph, b 3 Jan., 1855; s of Gideon and Maria Kemmerer. Solomon, George, Amandes, 26 October, 1856; Communicants. George, Anna, Carolina, Reuben, November, 1862; Communicants. Solomon George Dallas b 12 March, 1859; son of Gideon and Maria Kemmerer. George Kemmerer, 18 October, 1863; Communicant. Susanna, 28 April, 1864; Communicant. See Page S2 ALLENTOWN, PA.

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Emma Susanna, b 10 February, 1865; dau of Gideon and Maria Kemmerer. Mary Isabella, b 10 April, 1865; d of Christian and Sarah; Communicant. Milton Aaron, b 26 May, 1867; s of Gideon and Maria Kemmerer. Susanna, 28 April, 1867; Communicant. Eliza, November, 1869; Communicant. Maria S, died 14 October, 1871; aged 88 yrs. 8 mo. and 4 days; born 10 February, 1783. Maria, died 3 May, 1883; aged 56 yrs. 5 mo. and 26 days; born 7 November, 1826.

We have just learned that Andreas Kemmerer had a brother whose name we do not know. But this brother had a son, Solomon. I. Solomon Kemmerer-Issue: 10 children:- 1. Josiah Kemmerer, born 28 July, 1830; died 19 May, 1898. Lived in Cleveland, 0. Issue :-2 sons-James Kemmerer and Charles K. a. James Kemmerer had 4 sons and 2 daughters:- (1) Wm. Kemmerer had 1 son and 2 daughters; Lodi, 0. (2) Clarence Kemmerer; 1 daughter (dee.). (3) Luther Kemmerer has 2 sons; Homerville, 0. (4) Edward Kemmerer had 1 daughter; Wellington, 0. (5) Beulah Kemmerer; married to Sylvester Billman; Spencer, 0. ( 6) Blanche (dee.). (a) Wm. Kemmerer, s of James had 1 son, Orville. lssue:-Son. 2. Wm. Kemmerer; no children. 3. Stephen Kemmerer; no children. 4. Lewis Kemmerer; no children. 5. Tilghman Kemmerer; not married. 6. Moses Kemmerer. Issue:-Son and daughter. a. Paul Kemmerer, Akron, 0. b. Bessie. 7. Sarah Kemmerer, married to Thos. Mantz, Lehighton, Pa. 8. Matilda, married to Wm. Mantz a brother of Thos. Mantz. 9. Another daughter married to Mr. Miller near Summit Hill, Pa. 10. Stephen.

Part II. Northampton County Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer 68 History of the Kemmerer Family

THE KEMMERER'S OF NORTHAMPTON According to tradition, a brother of Frederick Kemmerer settled in Northampton County and became the progenitor of the Kemmerer's of Northampton County. Unfortunately his name has not come down to us. On January 5, 1777, Rev. John William Ingold records on the Church Book of the First Reformed Congregation, Easton; the installation of officers. The following were installed as "deacons or stewarts of the alms:­ Philip Achenbach and Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr. The elders are Nicholas Kemmerer, St., and John Simon." On January 18, 1778, we find this entry, "Philip Achenbach and Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr., go out of office as deacons" and on February 24, 1782, "Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr., and George Ernst Becker go out of office as elders." These entries clearly establish, that there were two Nicholas Kem­ merer's, members of the First Reformed Church at Easton, and that they were father and son. On May 30, 1794, Rev. Christian Ludwig Becker, then pastor of the First Reformed Church, Easton, records that he buried Marie Elisabeth Kemmerer, aged 82 years. Text Luke 2;25, and on April 4, 1797, Rev. Thomas Pomp, who succeeded Rev. Becker, states that he buried in Mr. Jacob Arndt's church-yard, Mr. Johannes Nicholas Kaemer, aged 84 years, 7 months and 9 days. There was at the time no church at Arndt's, only a burial ground. We believe this to be the (Johannes) Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr., the elder of the First Reformed Church, Easton. Burials in the Colonial period were usually made on the third day. Accordingly, John Nicholas was born August 22, 1712, and died April 1, 1797. Circum­ stances indicate that Marie Elisabeth Kemmerer was the wife of John Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr., and being 82 years old at the time of her death in 1794, was accordingly born in 1712. On April 17, 1797, Rev. Pomp also conducted the burial services for Anna Margaret Kaemer, daughter of Jacob Kaemer on the Arndt's burial ground, aged 1 year, 7 months and 8 days. After this the name Kaemer does not occur in the records. The various records show that Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, was not consistent in the spelling of his name, it appears as Kaemmerer, Kaemmer, and Kaemer. It is interesting to further note the above place of burial was known as the Arndt-Messinger burial grounds and that the Arndt-Messinger and Kemmerer families were inter-married. On February 12, 1769, Abraham Kaemmerer and his wife Elisabeth, acted as sponsors at the baptism of Abraham, son of Michael Butz and his wife Maria Elisabeth. The Maria Elisabeth Kemmerer whose burial is referred to above may have been the wife of Abraham Kemmerer, which however, seems improbable. ' The father of John Kemmerer of Dryland, according to tradition, was John Nicholas Kemmerer. This appears to be correct. John Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr., of Forks Township, Northampton County, a member of History of the Kemmerer Family 69 the First Reformed Church of Easton, may be assumed to have been the father of:- A. John Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr., who resided in Forks Township. B. Johannes Kemmerer, who removed to Drylands; and probably C. Abraham. Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr., also had a second wife, Juliana, with whom he had the fallowing children:- D. Philip, and E. John Jacob, who was born December 13, 1767. This John Jacob moved to Monroe County and is the ancestor of the numerous Kemmerer progeny of that county and of Cherry Valley in particular.

Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl). On January 5, 1777, Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr., was ordained deacon in the First Reformed Church, Easton, at which time his father was also ordained to the elder­ ship. It is interesting to note that this was the first installation of officers in the new church. This interesting event took place one hundred and fifty years ago. In the History of Northampton County, published in 1877, the sketch of Forcks township contains this interesting reference, "Johan Nicholas Kemmerer, one of the earliest settlers lived on a farm owned by A. Dewalt. This farm was owned after his death by his son, Jacob, and still later by Rev. William B. Kem,nerer, then by Francis F. Lesher, and then the present owner." He was a soldier in the American Revolution. His remains lie buried in Cemetery at Salem Church, Forcks township. In the record of the First Reformed Church of Easton are found the entry of the baptism of two sons of Nicholas Kemmerer and wife Juliana, they are:- J ohn Jacob, born December 13, 1767, baptized April 24, 1768. The sponsors were Jacob Arndt and wife Elisabeth. Philip, born March 3, 1777, was baptized March 11, 1777. The sponsors were the parents.

Jacob Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas!, Johannes Nicholas2). Circum­ stances seem to indicate that Jacob Kemmerer, who lies buried in the Cemetery at the Arndt's church and Jacob Kemmerer, the son to John Nicholas 'Kemmerer, Jr., who was born December 13, 1767, are the same person. The tombstone gives his date of birth as 17 69 and that of his death as 1843. Discrepancies between tombstone inscriptions and baptismal entries are not infrequent. The tombstone of his wife Mary Magdalena gives the dates of her birth and death as 1770 and 1839. The baptism of nine children of Jacob and Magdalena Kemmerer are entered upon the record of the First Reformed Church, Easton; among whom is a son William Benjamin. A. Anna Margretha died April 17, 1797, aged 1 year, 7 months and 8 days. B. Rev. William B. Kemmerer, born August 10, 1797, baptized August 11, 1799. In 1855 he was pastor of several Lutheran Congregations in Bucks County, residing in Richlandtown. He sold the farm of 50 70 History of the Kemmerer Family acres, which he had obtained from the estate of his father, Jacob Kemmerer, to F. Lesher. C. Anna Maria, born May 29, 1799, baptized August 11, 1799. The sponsors were David Kemmerer and wife. D. Magdalena, born April 2, 1801, was baptized June 14, 1801. The sponsors were Michael Butz and wife. Married November 25, 1821, William Levers. E. Susanna, born February 15, 1803, was baptized November 21, 1805. The sponsors were the parents. Died October 9, --. F. Juliana, born February 12, 1806; was baptized June 6, 1806; sponsors were the parents. G. Sophia, born December 24, 1807, was baptized May 8, 1808. H. Louisa, born November 28, 1811, was baptized February 21, 1812; sponsors, Jacob Seipel and wife Elisabeth, October 26, married John Heckman. · I. Mary Ann, born August 27, 1813, was baptized October, 1813. The Sponsors were Peter Ripple and Margaret. J. Henry, born March 13, 1795.

JOHANNES KEMMERER Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, born in Zweibriicke, Pfaltz, Germany, landed in New York in 1730. He settled, first in Hoboken, N. J. where he resided for two or three years. He removed from here to what is now Farmersville, Pa., where he lived two. or three years. On account of scarcity of water, being obliged to drive his cattle to the Lehigh River two or three miles distant in the summer time, he purchased a farm on the Monocasy Creek between Broadheads and Hecktown. At this place the house in which his son, Johannes lived, is still (1902) standing. He was a miller by trade. The date of his death is unknown. He lies buried in Hecktown Cemetery, grave unmarked. The church records were de­ stroyed when the church was burned down years ago.-C. H. OTT, M. D. His son:- Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr., b. 17 March, 1750; d. 7 August. 1820. Married; Elizabeth Kern. Age; 70 yrs. 4 mo. and 21 days. Issue:­ Five sons and five daughters. A. John Nicholas Kemmerer of Forks township, Northampton county, Pa. He was a soldier of the War of 1812 and took part in the battle of Marcus Hook; and was a member of the first Reformed Church of Easton. B. 16 March, 1789; died 27 December, 1870. Age: 81 yr. 9 mo. and 11 days. B. Johannes Kemmerer was born 8 February, 1785; died 6 March 1861. He was married to Catharine Riegel. C. Peter Kemmerer married Elizabeth Freeman, and obtained the homestead. D. Son, Jacob Kemmerer, born 1 October, 1776; died 24 December, 1799. Buried at Hecktown. E. Daughter Susanna married Jacob Frace, 13 December, 1801, and in 1820 resided in Forcks township. F. Margaret Kern Kemmerer married 1 March, 1807 Abraham Messinger and in 1820 resided in Forcks township. History of the Kemmerer Family 71

G. Elizabeth Kern Kemmerer married 25 April, 1820, George Mes­ singer, Abraham's brother, and resided in Forcks township. H. Catharine Kemmerer was born 7 October, 1794, and died 2 March 1861. She married Abraham Schertz, 9 September, 1813. He was born 6 August, 1786, and both rest in the Hecktown Cemetery. Issue:-Samuel, Lavina wife of David Koehler, and Elisabeth, unmarried. I. Charlotte Kemmerer married 2 December, 1810, Jonathan Ritter and moved to Bethlehem. J. David Kemmerer, b. 1775; d. 21 March, 1855, and buried at Forcks Church. Married 30 May, 1797, Anna Dech who died 12 November, 1857. Issue:-Six sons and one daughter, viz:- Note:-On 30 May, 1797, he married Anna Dech, daughter of Jacob Dech of Dryland. He resided at Hecktown and later located at Zuchsville on the Bushkill in Forcks township. They were members of the Reformed Church.

Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer2 (Johannes Nicholas1) resided in Naz­ areth township and possessed a farm of upwards of one hundred and fifty acres. He was married to Elisabeth Kern in 177 4 who, according to her tombstone on the Hecktown Cemetery, was born March 13, 1755, and died August 15, 1833. She was the daughter of Leonard Kern (1725-1810) of Plainfield, and grand-daughter of George Kern of Upper Milford, Lehigh County .. He resided in Forcks township, before removing to Hecktown. They were members of the Reformed Congregation of the Dryland Union Church at Hecktown. Their burial services were conducted by Rev. Thomas Pomp of Easton, who also was pastor of the Dryland Congrega­ tion. The inscription on the tombstone reads:- Hier Ruhen die Gebeine Von JOHANNES KEMMERER er Erblickte das Heh t disser Welt den 17 ten Martz 1750. Gestorben den 7ten August, 1820. Sein Alter was 70 yahr 4 M.·u. 21 Tag. Er hat 10 kinder Gezeigit, 5 Sone, u. 5 Tochter mit Elisabeth Kern in der Ehegelebt 46 jahr. Ich Freue Mich der Frohen zeit da ich Werd Auferstehen. Dan Werd Ich in der Herlichkeit dich, Gott und Heyland, Sehen. In 1820 Elisabeth, relict of Johannes Kemmerer, Jr., the elder of Nazareth township, Northampton County, conveyed the homestead to her son Peter in accordance with a contract entered into several years previous between John Kemmerer and the son Peter. In this conveyance, 72 History of the Kemmerer Family there joins the mother, the other remaining eight children with their husbands or wives.

David Kemmerer (Johannes!, Johannes, Jr.2) descendants:- 1. Peter Kemmerer, b. 5 Feb. 1800; d. 10 Jan. 1878. IL Maria Kemmerer, born 17 September, 1801 and was baptized 15 October, 1801. The sponsor was Susanna Kemmerer. III. Rev. David Kemmerer, D.D., b. 15 Sept., 1802; d. 6 May, 1893. IV. Rudolph Kemmerer, b. in 1804, Forcks tp., Northampton Co., Pa. V. Simon Kemmerer, b. 3 January, 1807, and baptized 1 March, 1807. The sponsors were George Messinger and his wife Elisabeth, nee Kemmerer. On 4 May 1828 he and Elisabeth Able were married by Rev. Thomas Pomp. He located at Siegfried's Bridge. His name appears on the corner-stone of the church at Egypt as a member of the building com­ mittee. He also took a leading part in the building of the church at Cementon. He died and was buried in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Penna. VI. John Kemmerer, b. 31 March, 1798 in Forcks tp., Northampton Co.; d. 10 August, 1871 in Allentown, Penna. VII. Elisabeth Kemmerer, b. 2 February, 1809, and baptized 4 March, 1809. The sponsors were Christian and Elisabeth Laubach. She married George Abel. VIII. Jesse Kemmerer, born 5 January, 1813, and baptized 22 February, 1813. The sponsors were John and Rosina Lerch. 1 December, 1833, he and Sarah Able were married by Rev. Thomas Pomp, of Easton. They resided at Zuchsville and had five _children. Issue:- 1. Benjamin, who married Araminta Engler and had a daughter, Flora. Living, 1902, in Easton, Penna. 2. Marietta, married to -- Eisenhardt. 3. Martha, who married Joshua Lerch. 4. Amanda, who married Jacob Frankenfield. 5. Esther, who is married to John Kreidler.

Peter Kemmerer4 (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David3) born February 5, 1800, and died January 10, 1878. He married December 19, 1824, Maria Magdalena Odenwelder (Polly), who was born December 27, 1805, and died October 30, 1884. They conducted a farm at Zuchsville along the Bushkill and were members of the Forcks Reformed congregation, where their ashes repose. They had six children:- 1. Reuben Kemmerer married to Drusilla Lerch and resided in Nazareth. They had three children:- A. Edward, who resided in Nazareth. No issue. B. Susan Kemmerer, married to -- Nitch, and had four children, all of whom removed to California. C. Mellie, deceased. I I. William Henry Kemmerer. III. David Jackson Kemmerer, at his baptism his uncle Rev. David Kemmerer acted as sponsor. IV. Malinda Kemmerer was married, 1st to Peter Hay and had History of the Kemmerer Family 73 issue:-Andrew, Reuben, David and Emma E.; married 2nd to Charles Huhn and had a daughter Fanny K., married to Morris Weber. V. Mary Kemmerer, married to Jeremiah Bab and had six children. VI. Elisa Kemmerer, married to Francis Sandt of Bangor, issue:­ two sons and a daughter. William Henry Kemmerer5 (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David3, Peter4) married Elisabeth Schug and resided in Easton. They had issue:- A. Peter Kemmerer, married to Emma Baum, has a son, Edwin Kemmerer. B. Wilson A. Kemmerer, contractor, is married to Sarah Schoch. They have issue :-Franklin and Elisabeth. C. Van C. Kemmerer, born August 19, 1864. D. William, deceased. E. Miranda, married to Joseph F. Laub. They had a son, Robert. F. Mary, married Harry Burdy and had four children:-John, Harry, Edith and Florence. G. Emma, married Fred Vollman and had two sons; Chester and Frederick.

David Jackson Kemmerer5 (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David 3,Peter4) married 1st, Anna Prall and had three children. A. David. B. Elmer. C. Willis. With his second wife, Mary Wren, he had two children. D. Charles. E, Minnie.

Rev. David Kemmerer, D.D. (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas Jr.2, David3) was born September 15, 1802, and died in Wooster, Ohio, May 6, 1893, aged 90 years, 7 months and 17 days. He was the grand old man of the Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church in who~e ministry he served 66 years. He is said to have preached close to 10,000 sermons, married over 3000 couples, of which more than 1000 marriages were per­ formed in the city of Pittsburgh. He studied privately under Rev. Dr. Becker and was licensed and ordained in 182 7. He began his ministry in Pittsburgh as pastor of the Brick Evangelical Church at Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street. When he came to the congregation in 1827 it had a membership of 32, which in fifteen years increased to over 600. During the ch0lera scourge in Pittsburgh in 1852 he performed heroic service. In 1854 he was nominated by the "Know Nothing" party for mayor and although he went about asking people not to vote for him he came within one vote of being elected. After a pastorate of almost 40 years in Pittsburgh he removed to Brookfield, Ohio, where he served as a missionary pastor having 12 con­ gregations, preaching every day. He organized many congregations and built many churches in Ohio, where his labors covered five counties. His last field of labor was Wooster, Ohio, where he died and where his ashes and those of his wife repo ,e. On October 22, 1827, he was married to Catharine Bleim, daughter 74 History of the Kemmerer Family of Rev. Christian Bleim of Northampton County, Pa. She was born in 1808 and died in 1888. Their union was blessed with six children. I. David Kemmerer, deceased, Wooster, Ohio. Issue, one child. II. Amelia was married to William Schwertz, a prominent manu­ facturer of Pittsburgh. They had three children; Amelia, married to Edward Qunchy, Zanesville, Ohio; Eleanor, Married to Samuel Severence, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Annie, married to George C. Smith, New York City. III. Theodore Kemmerer, died July 3, 1892 in· Pittsburgh, Pa. He was the father of two daughters, Harriet, married to Park Walters, New York; Florence, married to John Taylor, Pasadena, Cal. IV. Elenor was married to James Childs, Syracuse, N. Y. and had six children:- Robert A., Syracuse, N. Y. Alice, deceased, Syracuse, N. Y. J aines, Perrysville, Ohio. Thomas, Fremont, Ohio. Walter, Freemont, Ohio. Clarence, Washington, D. C. V. Mary Mathilda, was married to D. Wilson Immel, New York City and had four children:­ } ohn H., Pittsburgh. Amelia, married to Thomas Flattery, Wooster, Ohio. Annie, married to Ernest Amos, Sidney, Ohio. Alice, married to Wynn Hull, New York City. VI.

John Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David3) was born in Forcke township, Northampton county, Pa., on the 31 March 1798. He owned and operated a mill on the Bushkill Creek. Later he removed to Allentown where he conducted a confectionery store. He married Sarah, daughter of Henry and Anna Maria Young, who was born 1 March, 1800, and died 30 December, 1873, aged 73 years, 9 months and 29 days. They were members of the Reformed Church, and both are buried in the old Allentown Cemetery. He died 10 August 1871, aged 73 years 4 months and 29 days. In his, will dated May 1863 and probated 14 August, 1871, he mentions besides his wife Sarah, the following six children, Viz :- 1. Anna Maria Kemmerer b. 22 July, 1819 in Lower Mount Bethel. Died 7 December, 1869, aged, 50 years, 4 months and 16 days. Buried in Allentown, Pa., Cemetery. II. Jemima born 12 June, 1822 in Lower Mount Bethel. Married 1st Charles Dech; and 2nd John Kern. Died 12 June 1898 in Hecktown, age 76 years. III. Theodore Henry Kemmerer, born 19 February, 1826 in Lower Mt. Bethel. Died 25 January, 1891 and buried in Davenport, Iowa. IV. Tilghman David Kemmerer, was born 5 December, 1827 in Forcks tp. Died 3 November, 1895 in Allentown, Penna. Age 59 years 10 months and 29 days. V. Zacharias Lewis Kemmerer, born 29 May, 1829 in Forcks tp.; died 31 December, 1880 in Wilkes-Barre, age 51 years 7 months and 2 days. He lies buried in Allentown, Penna. History of the Kemmerer Family 75

VI. Sarah Amelia Kemmerer, who was born 17 May, 1832 in Forcks tp. and died 18 February, 1904. She married Henry Dorwat Ott who was born 12 October, 1828, died 14 October 1896, and was buried in Easton. Issue:-One daughter, Sarah, and one son, Charles Henry, Viz:- 1. Sarah Catherine Orr was born 12 May, 1855 in Allentown, Pa. Married in 1876 to Lyman H. Lawall, who was born 11 February, 1845. She died 29 December, 1927 at Easton, Pa. Issue:-One daughter (a) Bessie Rosina Lawall, who was born 30 September, 1877 in Easton, Pa.

Charles Henry Ott ('83 Jeff. Surgeon) (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, David3, John4, Sarah Amelia5) was born 2 August, 1861 at Mauch Chunk, Pa. and is a descendant of Henry Ott who came from Wurtemberg, Germany, seeking religious freedom early in the eighteenth century. He was an intern of St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem, two years; practiced at Chapman Quarries, Pa. He became Superintendent, Chief Surgeon and Physician (1896) of Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. and filled the position until his death. He was noted as an anatomist, shrewd clinitian and diagnostition, and authority on Abdominal Surgery. Dr. Howard Kelley called him "one of the greatest surgeons Amerir.a has ever produced". During his last year he performed over 90q major operations. During his incumbency the Robert Packer Hospital developed into one of the foremost hospitals in Pennsylvania, with a hundred beds. He and his wife, pioneers in home economics, were the first to establish a course in dietetics for nurses in training in America. He was a member of his county, state and national medical societies; president of both the North­ ampton and Brad£ord county medical societies; and a member of the Presbyterian church. An operating pavilion at Robert Packer Hospital was erected to his memory, following his death 1 November, 1909. Dr. Ott married 13 April 1886 Eliza (b. 21 February, 1863), daughter of Gabriel Gutmann of Mauch Chunk. Issue:-Two sons and three daughters:- .. 1. Miriam Elizabeth Ott was born 26 April, 1887, and on 24 March, 1910 married David Anton Munsen of Fredonia, N. Y. On the 14 February, 1911 their son, Charles Ott Munsen was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Miriam Ott Munsen, writer, poet and lecturer, was educated in the Sayre (Pa.) High School, Elmira and Smith colleges. She is a writer and lecturer on child psychology. Speaking of her articles and verse which appeared in µ1agazines devoted to the interests of mothers and children, Zona Gale, the novelist, said: In everything Mrs. Munsen writes there is a lovely flowering, that exquisite opening out toward everything that is beautiful." Mrs. Munsen also wrote on the psychology of business; is a member of the Rochester Poetry Society, the Poetry Society of America, the League of American Pen Women and the Pen and Brush Club of New York. Her address is The Pen and Brush Club, 16 East 10th St., New York City. 2. Dorothy Amelia Ott, b. 4 August, 1889; died 16 November, 1892, aged 3 years, 3 months and 12 days and is buried in the Easton Cemetery. 3. Charles Henry Ott, Jr., B.S. {'13 Cornell), M.D. ('18 Jeff.). Born 15 November, 1892; married 25 July, 1921 Leona Cacalia Kollhoff (b. 11 February, 1895) of Philadelphia, to whom was born a daughter, Judith 76 History of the Kemmerer Family

Elizabeth Ott, on 12 May, 1922. Dr. Ott is practicing medicine at 312 E. Church Street, Elmira, N. Y. 4. Judith Catherine Ott who was born 29 March, 1896; and died 23 January, 1897 at the age of 9 months and 29 days. She is buried by the side of her sister at Easton. 5. Henry Dorwardt Ott who was born 29 June, 1906 at the Robert Packer Hospital of Sayre, Penn.; and is now attending the University of Rochester, New York (1928). ·

Theodore Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David3, J ohn4) removed to Davenport, Iowa, where he died. He had several daughters and a son Charles Kemmerer, M.D.

Zacharias Kemmerer, (John Nicholas1, John2, David3, John4), removed to Wilkes-Barre. He was twice married, 1st to Magdalena Schadt and had three children:- A. Emma. B. Sarah. C. Alfred. 2nd to -- and also had three children:- A. Harry (Twin). B. Harvey (Twin). C. Edward.

Tilghman D. Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas, Jr.2, David3, John4) was born in Forcks township, December 5, 1835. He removed with his father to Allentown, and attended the Allentown Academy. For a number of years he conducted a cigar store on Hamilton Street and later associated with the Rube Brothers Cigar Manufacturers. He was married February 10, 1858 to Emma H. Knauss, born July 2, 1841, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Ludwig) Knauss. They were members of St. John's Reformed Congregation. He died November 3, 1895. They had issue:- · A. Edwin B. Kemmerer, born November 25, 1858. He was married to Ella J. Moyer, daughter of Henry Moyer. No issue. B. Charles Henry Kemmerer, deceased, born July 15, 1860. C. Mary C. Kemmerer, born January 17, 1862. Married January 17, 1882, John Sellers. D. John Alexander Kemmerer, born June 17, 1864. Married Laura Kern. They have a daughter Ada, an instructor in Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pa. E. William Rufus Kemmerer, born March 13, 1866, is married to Maggie George. Issue :-Florence and Harold. F. Harry H. Kemmerer, born N ovem her 11, 18 76, is married to Lottie Bellesfield and has two children; George and Emma. G. Tilghman D. Kemmerer, Jr., deceased.

Rudolph Kemmerer4 (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas, J r.2, David3) resided near Hecktown and later removed to near Wadsworth, Ohio. He was twice married. His first wife Catharine Kemmerer, born February 2, 1802, and died November 27, 1833. They were married History of the Kemmerer Family 77

December 20, 1825. Her remains lie buried on the Hecktown Cemetery. Their union was blessed with three daughters. I. Rebecca Kemmerer, married William U nganst. II. Catharine Kemmerer, married Edward Breidinger. III. Sabina Kemmerer, married John Rousch. With his second wife he had four children, two sons and two daughters. They reside in the vicinity of Wadsworth, Ohio.

Johannes Kemmerer3 (Johan Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2) was born February 8, 1785 and died March 6, 1861. On November 30, 1806, he was married to Catharine Riegel. She was born December 14, 1786, and died July 22, 1822. This union was blessed with eight children, six sons and two daughters. With his second wife Mary M. Best, who was born Sep­ tember 11, 1796 and died October 12, 1862. He had six children, four sons and two daughters. He was a farmer in Lower Nazareth township and was a member of the Hecktown Reformed Congregation, where he also lies buried. The children of the first marriage were:- A. · Enoch Kemmerer, born February 7, 1810. B. Manasses Kemmerer, married October 20, 1835 Mary Ann Gross; tannery in Bushkill township; a number of children. C. Peter Kemmerer, resided for a time along the Bushkill and later removed to Ohio. D. Jacob Kemmerer was born February 22, 1816 and died March 27, 1891. His wife Elisabeth Kemmerer was born July 4, 1823 and died March 27, 1906. They possessed a farm near Rittersville and were mem­ bers of the Shoenersville Church where their ashes repose. They had one son, Owen, who died.at the age of eleven years. E. William Kemmerer is said to have resided in Bushkill, had re- moved to the west and returned again; had only a few children. F. -- Kemmerer. G. Susanna Kemmerer, married Reuben Ti-ein. H.. Elisabeth Kemmerer, married Solomon Werkheiser, second marriage. I. John Kemmerer, removed to Moore township and left descendants, two sons. J. Aaron Kemmerer, possessed a farm near Belfast Junction and had a son; Charles Kemmerer. K. Christian Kemmerer, born December 3, 1831. L. M. Sallie Kemmerer, married Ferd. Fehnel. N. Lavina Kemmerer, married Peter Frankenfield, one son, Rudolph.

Enoch Kemmerer4 (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2), was born February 7, 1810 and died May 7, 1893, aged 83 years and 3 months. On December 26, 1830 he married Julian Arner. In her tombstone on the Farmersville Cemetery her name is given as Maria. She was born February 21, 1816 and died June 25, 1876. The remains of Enoch lie buried on the Cemetery at the Altonah Church. His burial was the first service in the present edifice. To them were born eight children. A. James N. Kemmerer, a Civil War veteran, born August 19, 1835. 78 History of the Kemmerer Family

He was married to Julian Schnabel. They had several children, all of whom died without issue. B. John Edward Kemmerer. C. Emelius Kemmerer. D. Reuben Kemmerer. E. Alfred Kemmerer. F. Elijah J. Kemmerer. G. Maria Kemmerer, married to Peter Engler. They have a son, Lloyd Engler. H. Ellen Kemmerer, married to Ephraim Moyer, had two children; Harvey, deceased and Merniva.

John Edward Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas!, Johannes Nicholas2, Johns, Enoch4) died January 24, 1903, aged 64 years and 11 days. His remains lie buried on the Altonah Cemetery. He was twice married; 1st to Harriet Engler, and had issue:- A. Claude Kemmerer, married Gertrude Zimmerman. B. Miranda, married to Samuel A. Fehnel. C. Elsie J ., married to Frank F. Heller. D. Cora Estella. 2nd to Emma Braennan, issue:- E. Sadie E. Kemmerer, died December 27, 1906, aged 17 years, 9 months and 21 days. F. Earl Kemmerer, died September 6, 1891, aged 1 year, 1 month and 25 days. G. Russell married to Laura --. H. Velma, married to Harry Lichtenweiler. I. Myrtle, married to William J. Fricker. J. Naomi.

Reuben Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Enoch') born February 5, 1844, was married December 16, 186~ to Mary M. Emmrich, daughter of Joseph B. Emmrich, by the Rev. Brendle. The family are members of the Altonah Reformed_ Congregation, in which Mr. Kemmerer has served as elder for many years. Mary M. Kemmerer died September 11, 1903, aged 54 years, 7 months and 24 days. They had six children. A. Laura Jane Kemmerer, married to Ulysses Claus. B. Jennie Kemmerer, married to Van Claus. C. Urcellia Kemmerer, married to William H. Yeakel. D. Carrie L. Kemmerer, married to Charles Gorr. E. Annie Kemmerer. F. Joseph Kemmerer.

Joseph E. Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Enoch4, Reuben5) is married to Lizzie Rothenberger, and conducts the farm of his father on the Nazareth Pike, near the Bethlehem City line. They have seven children :- A. Warren Dewey Kemmerer. B. Stanley Kemmerer. C. Nevin P. Kemmerer. History of the Kemmerer Family 79

D. Reuben Kemmerer, Jr. E. Edith Kemmerer, married to George Handelong. F. Berdice Kemmerer, married to -- Ziegenfus. G. Laura Kemmerer, deceased, was married to Leonard Frankenfield. H. Carrie Kemmerer.

Alfred Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas!, John3, Enoch4) was married three times. 1st Lucilla Walter and had two children:- A. Oscar Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. B. Elmer Kern.merer, Nazareth. 2nd Stella Walter, a sister to the first wife; no issue. 3rd to -- and had issue, two boys and one girl.

Christian Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3) was born December 3, 1831 and died June 12, 1899. He was married to Sarah Kidd who was born March 5, 1834 and died June 15, 1912. He manufactured brick in Allentown. Their remains lie buried on the Allen­ town Union Cemetery. They had issue:- A. James Kemmerer. B. Jeremiah Kemmerer. C. Edward Kemmerer, East Allentown, Pa. D. Frank Kemmerer, deceased. No issue. E. Milton Kemmerer, was born January 30, 1863, and died March 13, 1891. He was married to Carrie Peters. They had a son, Raymond Kemmerer. F. Tilghman Kemmerer, died in infancy. G. Ellen Kemmerer, married to John Ritter. He has a son, Arthur Ritter. H. Emma Kemmerer, married to Charles Fritz, Allentown, and has a son, Frank. . I. Mary Kemmerer, married to Jacob Pickering and had three sons, Edward, Raymond and Eugene. J. Sarah Kemmerer, married to 0. P. Knauss, Printer, Macungie. They had a son, Eugene B. K. Susan Kemmerer, married to Samuel Bodder, Freemansburg. They had a son, Stanley.

James Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Christian4) was born May 4, 1855 and his wife Sara Elisabeth, daughter of Joshia Thomas, was born August 25, 1856. They reside in Bethlehem and have three sons. A. Thomas G. Kemmerer, born February 3, 1881. B. Cleveland R. Kemmerer, Railway Clerk, Bethlehem, is married to Amelia Ellen Chatten, daughter of Thomas E. and Emma E. (Boyer) Chatten. They have a daughter, Eliza Jane C. C. Warren F. Kemmerer, Bethlehem, Pa. is married to Gladys Charman. They have two daughters:- A. Roda. B.· Gladys Laura. 80 History of the Kemmerer Family

Jeremiah Kemmerer, (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3 Christian4) was born April 3, 1859 and died as the result of an automobile accident November 8, 1922. He was twice married; 1st to Alice Newman. 2nd to Mary C. Reiss, daughter of Charles and Sophia (Strause) Rice. She was born March 24, 1853 and died Februarv 9, 1922. Issue:- 1. Minnie Kemmerer, married to James· S. Miller, and has two children, \"Varren E. and Florence. I I. Florence Kemmerer, married to Robert Parry and has one daughter, Doris M. III. Charles Kemmerer, coal dealer, Allentown, Pa. is married to Hilda Hirst.

Edward Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Christian4) Allentown, Pa., marriecl; 1st Ella Hummel, Issue:- A. Edw~n, Jr. B. Margaret. 2nd Isabella Brown.

John Nicholas Kemmerer3 (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2,) resided near Hecktown and has number of children, among whom were:­ A. Jonas Kemmerer, confirmed a member of the Hecktown Reformed Congregation, November 10, 1838, aged 16 years. B. James W. Kemmerer, confirmed November 5, 1842, aged 16 years. C. John N. B. Kemmerer, confirmed November 2, 1844. D. Carolina Kemmerer, confirmed November -- 1846. E. They had at least one more daughter, tradition has it that one of the daughters was married to -- Sweitzer and another one to -­ Gauf.

James W. Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas2 John Nicholas3) was married to Christina Keller. They owned a farm near Hecktown and later retired to Bethlehem. They had six children:- A. Edwin Kemmerer, Portland, Oregon. B. Eugene Kemmerer, St. Louis, Missouri. C. Ella Kemmerer, married Charles M. George and removed to New Haven, Conn. D. Mary Kemmerer, married to John Biery, Allentown, and has two children:-Jay and Gladys, married Frick of Allentown. E. Emma L. Kemmerer, married to Eugene Brunner ( Collett of Naz­ areth) Bethlehem, and has three children :-Eugenia, Henrietta and Edward. F. John Kemmerer, whereabouts unknown.

. Emelius Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholasl, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Enoch4) farmer in Palmer township, was born on September 2, 1865. He was married to Leanna Odenwalder. She was born April 15, 1849, and died November 11, 1909. lssue:- 1. Harvey G. Kemmerer, born November 20, 1865. II. Minnie Kemmerer, born September 30, 1869, was married 1893 ) - . ,._ ·"' ..~ .. ',' ~ ... :; .-~.,,.:", ·, _; ""~·• -~

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History of the Kemmerer Family 81 to Henry J. Gerhart, Easton, Pa. They have five children; Harry C., Helen M., Charles H., Stanley L., and Florence M. I I I. Carrie J. Kemn1erer, born July 15, 18 7 2 ; died in infancy. IV. Stella L. l(en1merer, born April 27, 187 5, was married April 8, 1893, to Albert B. Eisel, Easton, Pa. They have six children; Miriam, Florence, Henry, Paul, Albert B. and Orville. V. Stanley Woodward Kem1nerer, born September 5, 1878. VI. Flossie B. Kemmerer, born December 31, 1881, was married December 24, 1903, to Frank W. Wagner, principal of Schools in Wilson Borough, Northampton County. VII. Victor B. Kemmerer, born October 28, 1884. VIII. William E. Kemmerer, born April 23, 1887, died November 9, 1915. He was married to Jennie M. Smith. No issue. IX. Laura M. Kemmerer, born March 1, 1889, married June 12, 1907, Henry H. Weiskopp, Easton, Pa. They have a son, Stanley E. X. Harrison E. Kemmerer, born June 27, 1892, died June 11, 1921. XI. Hilda Kemmerer, born June 27, 1892, died August 31, 1892.

Harvey G. Ke1nmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, Johns, Enoch4, Emelius5) was born November 20, 1865. On February 16, 1889 he was married to Delilah Hunter, born September 7, 1867. Residence, Easton. Issue:- 1. Robert Kemmerer, born March 1, 1890. II. Howard Kemmerer, born June 26, 1891. III. Clyde H. Kemmerer, born October 10, 1802. IV. Mellie Kemmerer, born January 12, 1894. V. Pearl Kemmerer, born August 28, 1896, died February 4, 1901. VI. Wallace Kem.merer, born January 13, 1898, died April 5, 1907. VII. Russell Kemmerer, born March 20, 1901, died May 19, 1901. VIII. Edward F. Kemmerer, born August 19, 1902. IX. Earl Kemmerer, born August 14, 1906. X. .Harvey L. Kemmerer, born January 16, 1908. XI. Wm. Harvey Kemmerer, born March 20, 1901, died May 19, 1901.

Stanley Woodward Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas 2, J ohn3, Enoch4, Emelius5) was born September 5, 1878. On May 29, 1901, he was married to Sadie Viola Moser, born March 23, 1882. Mr. Kemmerer was a president of the Kemmerer Family Association. They have two children. I. Mildred Viola, born April 20, 1902, was married to John R. Hoff­ stadt May 29, 1926. II. Arlington Stanley Kemmerer, born June 17, 1909.

Victor Blaine Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicho!as2, John s, Enoch4, Emelius5) born October 28, 1884, died November 23, 1926; was married June 26, 1909, to Elsie Irene Amendt. They reside in Easton and have a son. I. Blaine Kemmerer, Jr., born July 25, 1915. 82 History of the Kemmerer Family

Harrison Emelius Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Enoch4, Emelius5) was born June 27, 1892, and died in Stroudsburg, June 1, 1921. He was married to Bessie Eckhardt. They had three children. I. Augustus E. Kemmerer, born April 5, 1911, died February 24, 1916. II. Dorothy Kemmerer, born December 15, 1916. III. Mary Leanna Kemmerer, born May 26, 1921.

Elijah J. Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2, John3, Enoch4) is married to Celia Walter and resides in Palmer township, North­ ampton County. They have eight children:- !. Carrie Kemmerer. II. Clarence Kemmerer is married to Daisy--. They have four children:- i\. Stanley. B. Stewart. C. Annie. D. Elma. III. Esther C., born November 16, 1876, was married to Francis W. Schaffer, October 23, 1897. They have four children; Earle E., Hilda M., Elwood F ., Elton. IV. Elenora, born January 12, 1879, was married to Vincent Bright, September 2, 1900. They have a daughter, Carrie. V. Beulah E., was married to Ezra E. Koehler, December 21, 1907. They have two children; Ray K. and Mary. VI. Arthur E. Kemmerer, was married to Alice A. Ruch June 6, 1908. They have a son, Norman. · VII. Celestia, was married to John Schatz, May 7, 1904. They have a son, Benjamin. VIII. Lottie, born December 20, 1890, was married to Frederick Buss, June 6, 1919. They have a daughter, Irene.

Henry Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2·, Jacob 3). Henry Kemmerer is a son of Jacob Kemmerer and a brother of the Reverend William Benjamin Kemmerer, and was one of ten or more children. He was born 13 March, 1795; and his wife was Lydia Bartholomew. They were blessed with the following family :-Charles, Henry, Katherine, Mary, Ellamina, and William Benjamin who was named after his uncle, the Rev. William Benjamin Kemmerer, a minister of the Lutheran Church. There may also have been the following children :-John, David, Jacob, Anna, Leah, and Tracy.

William Benjamin Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas, Sr.I, Johannes Nicholas2, Jacob3, Henry4) was born 29 May 1818. Married (1) Anna Maria Leidy. Issue:- 1. Leidy (dee.) had two sons:-Truman and Bert. 2. William Henry (dee.) married Susan Hovey and had the following children:-Norman, John, William, and Margaret. 3. Samuel Adam (dee.) married Mary Ellen Billmeyer and had one daughter:-Bertha E. Kemmerer. History of the Ke1nmerer Family 83

4. Orrin Aquil Kemmerer of 2331 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, married Maggie Maus and has a daughter, Maude. 5. Emmeline married George W. Hertz of Milton, Penna. They have the following children :-David Rhine, William B., Anna Maria (dee.) and 6. Anna Maria (dee.) 1narried Wilson Hoffa. No issue. 7. Mary died at the age of 4 years. He also married (2) in February, 1886 at the State College, Centre County, Penna., Katherine Elizabeth Krumrine who was born 13 October, 1852. Issue :-One daughter:- Lucy Christine Kemmerer was born 8 October, 1891 at Milton, Northumberland County, Penna.; married 29 June, 1918 in Philadelphia to Captain Eugene H. Lederer. Issue:-One son, Eugene William Lederer, who was born in 1920. She attended Simmons College of Boston, Mass.; received the B. S. degree from the Pennsylvania State College; and is a member of the Bellefonte Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Elizabeth Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas1, Johannes Nicholas2) was born January 3, 1779; died April 20, 1862, and buried at Forcks Church; married April 25, 1797 George Messinger. Note:-Mrs. Tilly Sandt, grand-daughter of above, says that she was told by her mother that Elizabeth Messinger, above, was at one time carried away by the Indians, but some friends interceded for her, and she was returned without harm. Issue:- A. Philip (son of Elizabeth and George Messinger):- 1. Reuben:- a. Malinda, single. b. Sarah, married Chas. Seigfried of Easton. c. Emma, married James Messinger:- (1) Cora, married Robert Ritter of Tatamy. (2) Ellen, married Eugene Fehr of Tatamy:­ (a) Stanley (Lawyer). d. Stephen, married Mary Fehnel*. e. Lewis, married Mamie Best of Belfast*. f. Susan, married William Seigfried of Wilkes-Barre*. g.. Amanda, married Milton Sandt of Easton:- (1) Paul. . 2. Celia, married Daniel Ealer. 3. Edward. B. David, married Matilda Wentzel:- 1. Louise, married Blasius (Phila. Piano Mfger.) :- a. Levinne. b. Oscar. C. Joseph, married Betsey Heller:- 1. Ephriam, no children. 2. Quintus, no children. D. George Messinger, born July 3, 1799; died October 13, 1872; married April 13, 1824 Mary Stauffer, born April 15, 1803; died January 15, 1882 :- 84 History of the Kemmerer Family

1. Joseph, born January 27, 1829; died August 21, 1909; married July 19, 1850, Emma Lerch, born July 19, 1829; died August 21, 1880:­ a. Thomas Irwin Messinger, born February 1, 1854; died September 6, 1915; married June 13, 1876, Emma Werkheiser, born October 27, -­ Living. (1) Ella Marie, born August 10, 1882; married December 27, 1906, Dr. Stewart Mann Uhler, born February 11, 1879, Eye Specialist, Allen­ town, Pa.:- (a) Ella Messinger, born April 22, 1914. (2) Lelia Susanna, born January 24, 1891; married February 1, 1912, Dr. Norman Clifford Uhler, born September 4, 1888:­ (a) Irwin Valentine, born May 25, 1913. 2. Sophia, married Peter Werkheiser:- a. Frank*. E. Sally, married Chas. Wieant:- 1. Jesse (prof. at West Chester):- a. John. b. Mrs. Guinyon. F. Catherine, married Daniel Whitesel:- 1. Malinda, married Lawyer Henry Steckel:- a. Jenny, single. b. Daniel, married Mabel Simons:­ (1) Henry. G. Julia Ann, married William Levers:- 1. Sarah Jane, married Jarius Steinmetz (live in Lena, Ill.):- a. Emily, married Cooper. b. Susan, (died in Chicago Theatre Fire). 2. Elizabeth, married Lapp:- a. Maude, (lives in Freepoint, Ill.). 3. Emma, married Alexander Roth (of Rockford, Ill.)*. 4. Stewart (lives in Sebastian, Kansas). 5. Joseph (lives in South Dakota). H. Elizabeth, born January 6, 1813; married John Yost Kachline, born October 12, 1814:- 1. Stephen Van Buren, married Anna Hartzell:- a. Fred, dead. b. Fanny, teacher at Staten Island. c. Susan, teacher at Newark. d. Frank, Reading:­ ( 1) Dorothy. (2) Anna. 2. Mary Louise, single. 3. Susan, single. 4. Reuben:- a. Howard. b. Edith. c. Morris. d. Laura. e. Rhoda. f. Jacob. g. Mabel. History of the Kemmerer Family 85

h. Virgil. i. Gordon. 5. Peter:- a. Hattie. b. Stella. 6. James, married Emily Reinseimer :- a. Forrest, dead. b. John (Dr. at Quakertown), married Emma Sandt. 7. Tilly, born December 29, 1853; married October 14, 1873, Clinton Sandt:- a. Floyd, born April 29, 187 5; married Emily Stein:­ (1) Ralph Clinton, dead. (2) Roy William, born March 1, 1901. Note.-(*)-Means children, but names not known. Dr. S. Mann Uhler graduated from Nazareth High School in 1895. After attending Lerch's Preparatory School, he entered Lafayette College, from which he graduated in 1903. He received his medical training at Jefferson Medical College, graduating in 1906. His internship was served at the Easton Hospital. In 1921-1922, he took a year's course at the New York Post Graduate School, in eye, ear, nose and throat work, and then went abroad where he took special work at the University of Berlin, and afterwards at the University of Vienna, receiving certificates at both institutions. On May 16, 1927, he passed and was certificated by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and at the last meeting of The American College of Surgeons in Boston, became a member of that organization. Dr. N. C. Uhler was educated in the Easton schools. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1910. He taught biology at the Wilkes-Barre High School, and then decided to enter the Dental Profession. Accordingly, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Dental Department in 1923. He is now located at Nazareth, Pa.

Philip Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, Sr .1) was the son of Johannes Nicholas, the Pioneer, and his second wife, Juliana Kemmerer, and was born 3 March 1777. Philip Kemmerer had six sons and one daughter, viz:- George who was born 4 January, 1804; died 1 September, 1895. His wife, Barbara, was born 13 February, 1811; died 13 June, 1897. Joseph, Daniel, Philip, John, Mrs. Lydia Kemmerer Train, and Solomon Kemmerer, who was born 5 August, 1806; died 20 lVJ.ay, 1897; married Polly Andres, born 2 January, 1809; died 24 January, 1884. Issue: There were 12 children, one dying in infancy:- Joseph, Moses, Stephen, \Villiam, Louis, Tilghman, Charles, Reuben, Priscilla, Sarah, and Matilda, who was born 19 April, 1840; died 4 November, 1927; mar­ ried 21 June, 1858 to William Mantz. Issue: Two boys, and three girls:­ Louis Alfred Mantz, born 20 September, 1860, unmarried, lives 1627 Linden St., Allentown, Pa.; Charles H., born 1 June, 1863; married May, 1888, Amanda Zeiner. Issue :-They have three children :-lVlayme, married John Creveling and; has a daughter, l\11argaret. Huldah, married Ira Zimmerman, and have one son, Robert, and Edgar, unmarried. 86 History of the Kemmerer Family

Elizabeth, born 10 December, 1866; married Tilghman Mohr of Tamaqua. Issue:-George and Harry, both deceased; and Howard, married Dorothy Miller; has a son, Paul; all living in Tamaqua. Louise Kemmerer Mantz was born 24 April, 1859; married 17 July, 1877 to Dr. Edwin H. Kistler and reside at No. 3 West Ridge Street, Landsford, Pa. Issue :-Two children:- Doctor Robert Kistler, married Maud Allen of Tamaqua. Dr. Robert Harison Kistler is a first Lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army. Mary married Doctor J. Harrington Young of Dunmore, Pa. Both children with their families now live in Lands£ord, Pa. Part III. Monroe County John Jacob Kemmerer 88 History of the Kemmerer Family

JOHN JACOB KEMMERER Lieutenant Jacob Kemmerer served during the Revolutionary War in the militia of Northampton County. In 1780 he was Lieutenant of Captain George Smither, of the Seventh Company of the Sixth Battalion, under Colonel Henry Geiger, as shown by a roll of October 26th. In the same year he served for eleven days as a Lieutenant with Captain Conrad Reeder's Company "on the frontiers against the Indians, being·the 6th Battalion of Northampton County Militia." On July 9, 1781, Jacob Kemmerer was con1missioned as Lieutenant of Captain Adam Deal's Company of Northampton County, "Serving in the Eighth class on the Frontiers," commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Balliet. In the same year Jacob Kemmerer acted as Lieutenant in Captain Smither's Company in the Sixth Battalion. In 1783 he was Lieutenant to Captain Nicholas Miller in the Seventh Company of the First Battalion, having been re-elected to that rank June 23, 1783. He married prior to May 13, 1782, Eva, daughter of John Ulrich and Juliana Schleppi, of Bethlehem Township, Northampton County. She died after March 5, 1797, and he married, second, before October of 1799, Magdalena Yetter. Jacob Kemmerer purchased land in Hamilton Township, Northampton (now Monroe) County, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1788, from the Hon. Peter Muhlenberg, and he and his wife Eva sold the same tract to Peter Fellencer, May 30, 1789. On December 1, 1806, Jacob Kemmerer bought seventy­ £our acres in the same township from John and Elizabeth F ellencer, and (with his wife Magdalena) sold the same to his son John Kemmerer, April 4, 1822. The register of Christ Church, Hamilton Township, shows that he and his wife Magdalena were sponsors to Peter, the son of George and Rebecca Kemmerer, July 22, 1827. His death occurred prior: to January 22, 1830, on which day his youngest son, Peter, presented a petition to the Orphans' Court at Easton, viz: "Upon the Petition of Peter Kemmerer, one of the sons of Jacob Kemmerer, late of Hamilton Township, Deceased, Setting forth that the Petitioner is a minor above the age of fourteen years and has no Guardian to take care of his person and Estate. Therefore prays the Court to permit him to make a choice of some proper person as Guardian Whereupon the Petitioner appeared in Court and made choice of John Hohenschield of Hamilton Township, who is approved of by the Court and appointed accordingly.'' On June 24, 1841, "after the death of widow lVIagdalena, who was ill 21 weeks, "Joseph Kemmerer, administrator of the estate of Jacob Kemmerer, filed an account in the Register's Office. John Jacob Kemmerer, born December 13, 1767; n1arried first, Eva Schleppi; 2nd Magdalena Yetter; died before January 22, 1830. Children of John Jacob Kemmerer and his first wife Eva Schleppi- 1. Conrad Kemmerer, born June 20, 1786; baptized July 9, 1786· sponsors Conrad Schleppi and Elizabetha F ellenzer; married Mary Mag~ dalena Hohenschild. History of the Kemmerer Family 89

2. Jacob Kemmerer, born November 7, 1787; baptized December 2, 1787; sponsors, Adam Stecher and his wife Anna Margareth. 3. John Kemmerer, born February 5, 1789; died November 30, 1866; married Susanna --. 4. Salome Kemmerer, born February 28, 1790; baptized April 2, 1790; sponsors, George Gauer and his wife Maria Salome. 5. John George Kemmerer, born April 13, 1792; baptized June 3, 1792; sponsors, George Bratzman and Margaret. 6. Eva Kemmerer, married David Edinger. 7. Elizabeth Kemmerer, born December 14, 1795; baptized May 1, 1796; sponsors, Philip Bossert and Elizabeth Keller. Buried September 24, 1810. 8. Nicholas Kemmerer, born January 16, 1797; baptized March 5, 1797: sponsors, Nicholas Miexel and wife Catharina. Children of John Jacob Kemmerer and his second wife, Magdalena Yetter: 9. Joseph Kemmerer, born June 9, 1800; baptized September 13, 1800. 10. Catharina Kemmerer, born September 15, 1801; baptized October 11, 1801; sponsors, Johannes Joden and wife Catharina. She married -- Hohenschild (or Hogenschild.) 11. Magdalena Kemmerer, born April 10, 1803; baptized June 12, 1803; sponsors, Rudolph Drach and wife Magdalena. Married Jacob Metzger. 12. Anna Kemmerer, born May 26, 1805; baptized July 28, 1805; sponsors, Melchior Bossert, Jr., and wife Anna. Married George Bitten­ bender. 13. Peter Kemmerer, born June 11, 1815; baptized August 20, --; sponsors, John Hohenschild and wife Elizabeth.

Conrad Kemmerer, son of Jacob Kemmere~ and his wife Eva Schleppi, born June 20, 1786, was baptized at Christ Church now in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1786. His sponsors were Conrad Schleppi his uncle, and Elizabeth Fellenzer. He married Mary Magdalena, daughter of George and Anna Elizabeth Hohenschild (or Hohenschilt). Conrad Kemmerer was one of the seven constables of Hamilton Township in 1818. On April 4, 1845, Conrad Kemmerer and his wife Mary sold a house and twenty-seven acres of land in Hamilton Township, to John H. Kemmerer. Conrad Kemmerer was a resident of Hamilton Township as late as 1848. He and his wife died at the home of their son, Joseph, near Weisport, Pennsylvania, and were buried near Lehighton, Lehigh County. Children of Conrad Kemmerer and Mary Magdalena Hohenschild: 1. Elizabeth Kemmerer, born May 14, 1810; baptized June 24, 1810; sponsors, Johannes Hohenschield and wife Elizabeth. 2. John Ken1merer, born November 28, 1811; baptized January 26, 1812; sponsors, John Kemmerer and his wife Susanna. 3. Jacob Kemmerer, born December 6, 1813; baptized February 6, 1814; sponsors, Jacob Kemmerer, Jr. and wife Regina. 4. David Kemmerer, born January 11, 1816; baptized March 17, 90 History of the Kemmerer Family

1816; sponsors, David Edinger and wife Eva. Married December 5, 1835, Mary Elizabeth Flory. 5. Charles Kemmerer, born March 20, 1818; baptized May 10, 1818; sponsors, Christoph Bittenbender and wife Sarah. 6. Joseph Kemmerer, born February 19, 1820; baptized April 3, 1820; sponsors, Joseph Kemmerer and wife Elizabeth. 7. Samuel Kemmerer, born June 4, 1822; baptized July 14, 1822; sponsors, Isaac Kind and wife Elizabeth. 8. Conrad Kemmerer, born March 20, 1824; baptized April 18, 1824; sponsors, George Kemmerer and wife Rebecca. 9. Margaret Kemmerer, (or Marietta) born July 27, 1826; baptized September 3, 1826; sponsors, William Kester and wife Margaretha.

David Kemmerer, son of Conrad Kemmerer and his wife Mary Mag­ dalena Hohenschild, born January 11, 1816, was baptized in Christ Church, Hamilton Township, Montor County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1816. His sponsors were his uncle and aunt, David and Eva (Kemmerer) Edinger. He married December 5, 1835, Mary Elizabeth Flory, who was born in Northampton County, October 8, 1817. On May 8, 1847, David and Elizabeth Kemmerer sold a farm of thirty-nine acres in Hamilton Township, to Joseph J. Kemmerer. This land had belonged to David's father, Conrad. John Kemmerer (3rd child of Conrad Kemmerer), born February 5, 1789; died November 30, 1866. Married Susanna Meixell, born October 25, 1790; died January 3, 1869; aged 78 years, 2 months, 8 days. Children:- 1. Elizabeth Kemmerer, born October 15, 1812; died --. 2. Christianna Kemmerer, born March 26, 1814; died March 1, 1861. 3. Susanna Kemmerer, born March 29, 1816; died --. ~ ~ 4. Jacob F. Kemmerer, born September 20, 1817; died January 1, -~ 1872. ~ 5. Daniel Kemmerer, born September 20, 1817, died June 19, 1873. 6. Bernhard Kemmerer, born November 19, 1819; died--. 7. Sara Kemmerer, born November 30, 1822; died--. 8. Christian Kemmerer, born February 22, 1825; died --. 9. Mary Ann Kemmerer, born May 31, 1827; died --. Jacob F. and Daniel, the twins and Mary Ann were unmarried and great singers.

The following inscriptions are to be found in the Cemetery of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cherry Valley, Pa. : In Memory of John Kemmerer; born February 5, 1789; died November 30, 1866; aged 77 years, 9 months and 25 days. ''Weep not loved ones, weep not for me; Though you can't lift the veil to see How great the joys of saints above, Doubt not; remember God is love." History of the Kemmerer Family 91

Susanna, wife of John Kemmerer; born October 25, 1790; died January 3, 1869; 78 years, 2 months, 8 days. "Just ere the new year's Sabbath Day had dawned, The dews of death were settled on her brow, And as she trod the vale of death, she calmly said, 'I'm not alone; my Saviour's right here now'." A mother has left us but her memory like a bright star still lingers to guide us to her home in Heaven.

In Memory of Christianna, daughter of John and Susanna Kemmerer; born March 26, 1814; died March 1, 1861; aged 46 years, 11 months, and 3 days. "She lived a faithful Christian upwards of 27 years and died in the full triumphs of Faith, and repeatedly exhorted those around her to meet her in Heaven."

Twins: Jacob F. Kemmerer; born September 20, 1817; died January 1, 1872. Daniel; born September 20, 1817; died June 19, 1873. (Sons of John and Susanna Kemmerer.) (Note that the original Christ Church record states that John Kem­ merer was born the 5th of "Horning" which is February and not January.) W. A. B. David Kemmerer died in Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1873; his widow died there, December 19, 1885. David Kemmerer, born January 11, 1816; married Mary Elizabeth Flory, December 5, 1835; Died September 11, 1873. Mary Elizabeth Flory, born October 8, 1817; died December 10, 1885. Children of David Kemmerer and Mary Elizabeth Flory. 1. Uriah Kemmerer, born August 4, 1836; died November 21, 1836. 2. Ephraim Kemmerer, born August 31, 1837; died September 19, 1837. 3. Ann Jannette Kemmerer, born in Monroe County, January 1, 1840; died in Scranton, November 20, 1904; married in Scranton, September 11, 1856, David Chase Harrington, who was born at Lexington (now Jewett) Green county, New York, December 8, 1834. 4. Henrietta Kemmerer, born March 8, 1841; died September 2, 1841. 5. Blandina Jayne Kemmerer, born February 15, 1843; died -­ married August 10, 1863, James Landy, born August 12, 1838; died November 17, 1897. (Daughter of David Kemmerer and Mary Elizabeth Flory.) Children :- Edwin Forest Landy, born May 30, 1867; died --; married June 1st, 1914, Emma Redmond, born February 10, 1892; died--. Child:­ Beatrice Lovett Landy, born April 21, 1919. There is a daughter of the above Blandina Kemmerer Landy born 1865 and is still living. Married Samuel Ewing Wayland, deceased. No children. 6. Lorenzo D. Kemmerer, born June 9, 1844; died November 2, 1900; married May 13, 1874, Mattie Courtright. 92 History of the Kemmerer Family

7. Isabelle Kemmerer, born December 26, 1846; died July 10, 1926; married October 15, 1873, Charles Edwin Starr, born, --, 1844; died April 11, 1897. Children:- 1. George, born 1875; died 1879. 2. Charles Edwin, Jr., born 1877; married October, 1909, Florence May Seldemridge, born May, 1888. Children:- a. Charles Edwin Starr, 3rd, born July 15, 1909. b. Florence May, born May 1, 1914. c. Majorie Isabelle, born December 28, 1916. 3. Bradford, born 18 79; married April 19, 1905, Elizabeth Louise Graham, born August 18, 1879. No children. 4. Florence Louise, born October 9, 1885; married February 19, 1912, William Vernon Phillips, born November 18, 1875. Children:- a. William Vernon Phillips, Jr., born December 1, 1912;died Novem- ber 8, 1927. b. Isabelle Starr Phillips, born April 18, 1914; died January 10, 1922. c. Mary Doris Phillips, born Se.ptember 3, 1916. 8. Mary Elizabeth Kemmerer, born May 13, 1848; married February 6, 1877, Bradford A. Hill. 9. Llewellyn D. Kemmerer, born October 8, 1852; married June 18, 1880, Emma Van Kirk. 10. Edwin Albert Kemmerer, born October 2, 1854; died November 18, 1854. 11. Harry L. Kemmerer, born December 9, 1862; died June 9, 1863.

Ann Jannette Kemmerer, daughter of David Kemmerer and Mary Elizabeth Flory, born in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1840; died in Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 20, 1904, and she was married in Scranton, September 11, 1856, to David Chase Harrington, son of James and Emeline Chase Harrington, who was born at Lexington (now Jewett), Greene County, New York, December 8, 1834, died September 13, 1917, both buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was a lawyer residing in Scranton, Pa., where he was attorney for the Inter­ national Textbook Co. He was married second to Jeanne Ethleen Smith, born November 4, 1857, of Montrose, Pa., on July 18, 1906, by whom he had no children. Children of first wife:- 1. Harriet Elizabeth Harrington, born July 10, 1857; died August 16, 1917. 2. Carrie Estelle Harrington, born December 27, 1858. 3. Lillian Jannette Harrington, born September 15, 1860; died July 17, 1898. 4. Blandina Jayne Harrington, born November 8, 1862. 5. Walter Eugene Harrington, born June 3, 1866; died December 12, 1924. 6. Curtis James Harrington, born April 21, 1870; died September 10, 1904. 7. Frederick Andrew Harrington, born March 8, 1872. 8. Dora Harrington, born March 11, 1874. 9. Ethel Harrington, born February 25, 1877. 10. Mabel Harrington, born January 16, 1879. History of the Kemmerer Family 93

1. Harriet Elizabeth Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Jannette Kemmerer Harrington, born July 10, 185 7, was married on February 14, 1889, to Madison Fagin Larkin, by whom she had one child. They reside at Scranton, Pa. M. F. Larkin born October 15, 1855. Harriet Harrington died August 16, 191 7. Children:- 11. William Stark Larkin, born November 2, 1889; died November 2, 1889. 12. Curtis Harrington Larkin, (by adoption) Reference No. 6. 2. Carrie Estelle Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Janette Kemmerer Harrington, born December 27, 1858, was married; 1st, on June 1, 1880, to Carl Wolf Reichard (date of death unknown). 2nd, on June 3, 1911, to Samuel Porter Lummus, born October 23, 1853. Child bv first marriage:- - 13. David Carl Reichard, born March 8, 1881. 3. Lillian Jannette Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Jannette Kemmerer Harrington, born September 15, 1860, was married on January 13, 1886, to William Lawrence Connell, by whom she has had four children. They resided at Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Lillian Harrington Connell died July 17, 1898; buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Scranton, Pa. William L. Connell, born October 14, 1862. Children:- 14. Jesse English Connell, born November 8, 1886 died January 26, 1919. 15. Natalie Grant Connell, born December 19, 1888. 16. Lillian Janette Connell, born July 29, 1892. 17. Blandina Harrington Connell, born September 7, 1895. 4. Blandina Jayne Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Jannette Kemmerer Harrington, born November 8, 1862, was married on March 4, 1896, to Thomas Jefferson Foster, by whom she has one child. They reside at Scranton, Pa. Mr. Thomas Jefferson Foster was born January 1, 1843. He founded the International Correspondence Schools. Child:- 18. Thomas Jefferson Foster, Jr., born October 4, 1900. 5. Walter Eugene Harrington, son of David Chase and Ann J. K. Harrington, born June 3, 1866, was married on November 8, 1888, to Maude Hastings by whom he has had two children. They resided in New York City. Maude Hastings was born on July 20, 1869. Walter Eugene Harrington died December 12, 1924; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Scranton, Pa. Second marriage January 2, 1926, to Joseph A. Siminton. Children:- 19. Leigh Walter Harrington, born September 17, 1889. 20. Kenneth Connell Harrington, born November 22, 1892; died July 24, 1893. 6. Curtis James Harrington, son of David Chase and Ann Jannette Kemmerer Harrington, born April 21, 1870, was married on June 6, 1891, to Helen Bernadon Rosenbaum (born September 9, 1871; died March 7, 94 History of the Kemmerer Family

1892) by whom he had one child. They resided at Atlantic City, N. J.; later resided in New York. Mr. Curtis Harrington died September 10, 1904. Child:- 21. Curtis James Harrington, Jr., born February 27, 1892; adopted by Harriet Harrington and Madison F. Larkin after the death of his father, January 16, 1905, in New York City, changing his name to Curtis Harrington Larkin. Reference No. 1. 7. Frederick Andrew Harrington, son of David Chase and Ann Janette Kemmerer Harrington, born March 8, 1872, was married on April 30, 1895, to Mary Emily Worthington, born December 29, 1871, by whom he has one child. They reside at Philadelphia, Pa. Child:- 22. William Lawrence Connell H~rrington, born November 24, 1897. 8. Dora Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Jannette Kem­ merer Harrington, born March 11, 1874, was married on October 5, 1898, to Christian Paul Hagenlocher; no children. They reside at Gladwinn, Montgomery County, Pa. C. P. Hagenlocher was born July 27, 1876. 9. Ethel Harrington, daughter of David Chase and Ann Janette Kem­ merer Harrington, born February 25, 1877, was married on November 29, 1899, to William Lawrence Connell, (born October 14, 1862, died December 15, 1924), widower of her sister Lillian Janette, by whom she has had three children. They reside at Scranton, Pa. Children:- 23. William- Lawrence Connell, Jr., born June 30, 1901. 24. David Harrington Connell, born November 16, 1902; died May 21, 1907. · · 25. Ethel Chase Connell, born March 21, 1905; died February 14, 1907. 13. David Carl Reichard, son of Carrie Harrington and Carl Wolf Reichard, born March 8, 1881, was married to Marie Anna Schott, born August 3, 1892, on January 26, 1910, by whom he has one child. They reside at Chicago, Illinois. Child:- 26. David Carl Reichard, Jr., born December 28, 1911. 14. Jessie English Connell, daughter of Lillian Harrington and William Lawrence Connell, born November 8, 1886, was married on September 29, 1908, to George Houck, born January 7, 1881, by whom she had one child. They resided at Philadelphia, Pa. Occupation of George Houck; Lawyer. Jessie English Connell died January 26, 1919. Children:- 27. Lillian Jannette Houck, born July 18, 1912. 28. George Houck, Jr., born November 29, 1918. 15. Natalie Grant Connell, born December 19, 1888, daughter of Lillian Harrington and William Lawrence Connell, was married June 1, 1910, to Rudolph Senn Houck, born November 25, 1883, by whom she has two children. They reside at Scranton, Pa. Occupation of Rudolph Senn Houck; Lawyer. Children:- 29. Rudolph Senn Houck, Jr., born March 27, 1911. 30. William Lawrence Connell Houck, born July 14, 1913. History of the Kemmerer Family 95

16. Lillian Jannette Connell, born July 29, 1892, daughter of Lillian Harrington and William L. Connell, was married July 20, 1920, in London, England, to Arthur Stanley Hamilton, born July 8, 1885. Children:- 31. Lawrence Edgar Hamilton, born September 12, 1921, Wimbledon, England. 32. Frederick Wm. Connell Hamilton, born August 26, 1922, Scranton, Pa. 33. Arthur Stanley Hamilton, Jr., born April 3, 1925. 18. Thomas Jefferson Foster, Jr., born October 4, 1900, Dalton, Lack­ awanna Co., Pa., son of Thomas Jefferson and Blandina Jayne Harrington Foster, married Elizabeth Catherine Leach on April 18, 1927, daughter of Andrew Kirk and Elizabeth Jane McCrum Leach. He was a graduate of Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. and of Yale College. 19. Leigh Walter Harrington, born September 17, 1889, son of Walter E. and Maude Hastings Harrington, married Marrie Pollenjer, born July 22, 1882, on September 10, 1915. Lieutenant in World War. He was divorced in 1924. Married again June 25, 1927, Irene Beadle who was born October 10, 1901. Children:- 34. Ann Jeanette Harrington, born September 8, 1916. 35. Leigh Walter Harrington, born September 9, 1919. 21. Curtis James Harrington Larkin, born February 27, 1892, (Reference No. 1) son of Curtis James and Helen Rosenbaum Harrington, and an adopted son of Madison F. Larkin and Harriet Elizabeth Harrington Larkin, on August 11, 1923, married Florence Wolley Patten, born May 12, 1891, widow of Harold Kinder Patten. Children:- 36. Marelda Marilyn Harrington, born October 12, 1924. 37. Warren Chamberlin Harrington, born August 6, 1926.

Lorenzo Dow Kemmerer, son of David Kemmerer, born June 9, 1844; married Martha Hanna Courtright, May 13, 1874, (born January 22, 1851), died November 2, 1900. Children:- 1. Edwin Walter, born June 29, 1875; married Minnie Rachel Dickele, (born January 14, 1877) December 24, 1901, daughter of Tobias W. Dickele. Children:- a. Donald Lorenzo, born December 24, 1905. b. Ruth, born November 6, 1909. KEMMERER NAMES IN "WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA" Kemmerer, Edwin Walter, economist; born Scranton, Pa., June 29, 1875; son Lorenzo Dow and Martha H. (Courtright) K.; A.B., Weslayan University, Conn. 1899; fellow in economics and finance, Cornell, 1899- 1901, Ph.D. 1903; LLD., Weslayan, Conn., 1926; Dr., honaris causa, Central University, Ecuador, 1927, also from all universities of Bolivia 1927. Instructor Economics and History, Purdue University, 1901-03; financial adviser to U. S. Philippine Commission, special referee to estab­ lishment gold standard in Philippine Islands, 1903; Chief Division of Cur­ rency, Philippine Islands, 1904-06; Special Comn1issioner Philippine Govern- 96 History of the Kemmerer Family

ment to Egypt, 1906; Assistant Prof. Political Economy 1 1906-09, Prof. Economics and Finance, 1909-12, Cornell University; Prof. Economics and Finance, Princeton, since 1912; Financial Adviser to Government of Mexico, 191 7, and to Government of Guatemala, 1919; studied banking conditions in Europe, 1914; U.S. Trade Commissioner in S. A., 1922; chainnan, Com­ mission of American Financial Advisers in Columbia, 1923. Member Gold Standard Inquiry Commission for Union of S. Africa, 1924-25; expert on currency and banking in Dawes Commission, -1925; chairman American Commission of Financial Advisers for Chile, 1925; chairman American Commission of Financial Advisers to Poland, 1926, to Ecuador, 1926-27, to Bolivia, 1927. Managing editor of the Economic Bulletin, 1907-10. Contributor economic magazine, Fellow American Statistical Association; member American Economic Association (president, 1926), National Tax Association, American Association for Labor Legislation. Awarded gold medal by Government of Columbia, for services to Columbia,1923; Commander's Star Order of Polonia Restituta, 1926; Order of Merit, First Class, Ecuador, 1927. Author; Report on the Advisability of Estab­ lishing a Government Agricultural Bank in the Philippines, 1906; Report on the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, 1906; Money and Credit Instruments in Their Relation to General Prices, 1907, revised, 1909; Seasonal Varia­ tions in the Relative Demand for Money and Capital in the United States (in report of National Monetary Commission), 1910; Modern Currency Reforms, 1916; The United States Postal Savings System, 1917; Monatry System of Mexico, 1917; The "A.B.C." of the Federal Reserve System, 1918; Six Lectures on the Federal Reserve System, 1920; High Prices and Deflation, 1920. Home: Princeton, N. J. 2. Jessaline, born June 7, 1877; died March 27, 1924. 3. Harold, born February 6, 1880; died December 21, 1881. 4. Roy Courtright, born April 9, 1882. Married August 15, 1911, Lea Botzen, born April 15, 1887; died -- Children:- 1. Lorenzo Botzen, born April 25, 1914; died. 2. Ethel Lea, born October 7, 1915. 5. Arthur Eugene, born July 8, 1885. Married December 12, 1908, Vivian Regina Gleecksman, born November 25, 1890, died. Children:- 1. Dorothy Irene, born January 24, 1911; died. 2. Martha Joyce, born December 18, 1917; died. 6. Frank Lorenzo, born May 21, 1887. Married February 10, 1916, Alice Lee Wells, born December 15, 1887; died.

Lorenzo Dow Kemmerer, son of David Kemmerer, born June 9, 1844; married Martha Hanna Courtright (born January 22, 1851) May 13, 1874; died November 2, 1900. 1. Edwin Walter, born June 29, 1875; married Rachel Dickele (born January 14, 1877) December 24, 1901. Children:- 1. Donald Lorenzo, born December 24, 1905. 2. Ruth, born November 6, 1909.

Llewellyn D. Kemmerer, ninth child of David Kemmerer and Mary Elizabeth Flory, born October 8, 1852, died March 15, 1920. Married ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD OF FREDERICK KEMMERER The Pioneer of the Family See' Page~ 13 and t 32 DILLINGERSVILLE, PA.

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June 18, 1880, Emma Van Kirk, born June 18, 1860; died November 15, 1922. Children :-Elizabeth, Florence. 1. Elizabeth Florence, born July 11, 1882; married December 24, 1904, Arthur H. Lord, born August 17, 1884. Children:- Ethel M., February 6, 1906; Edith E., August 4, 1907; Dorothy H., March 4, 1909; Arthur H., Jr., August 22, 1913; George F. II, April 10, 1917; Elizabeth F. II, December 17, 1919.

Charles Jesse Kemmerer (John Jacob1, Conrad2). Charles Jesse Kemmerer was born 20 March 1818; and was killed in a powder explosion near Lehighton, Pa. about 1840. He was the fifth born child of Conrad Kemmerer and his wife Mary Magdalena Hohenschield of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pa. He married Mary Ann Price with whom he had two children:- A. Annie Kemmerer married a Watson. B. Mahlon Sistie Kemmerer, born 27 August, 1843; died 29 December, 1925; married Annie M. Leisenring (born 3 August, 1845 ; died 30 May, 1888) a daughter of Judge John and Katharine (Price) Leisenring of Mauch Chunk, Carbon County, Pa. Issue: Five children:- 1. John Leisenring Kemmerer, born 19 November, 1869; of 143 Liberty Street, New York City. Married, 9 June, 1906, Franses Mott Ream. Kemmerer Names in "Who's Who in America"-John L. Kemmerer, lawyer, corporation official; A.B., Amherst, 1893, M.A., 1896; LL.B., Harvard, 1896; married Frances Mott Ream, 1906. Admitted to New York bar; director Chase Securities Corporation, Kemmerer Coal Co., Seaboard National Bank, Whitney & Kemmerer. Clubs: University, New York Yacht, Larchmont Yacht, Baltusrol Golf, (New York); Metro­ politan (Washington, D. C.). Office: 143 Liberty St., New York. Issue: Three children:- 1. John Leisenring Kemmerer, Jr., born 9, July 1911. Attending school at Pomfret, Pomfret, Conn. 2. Mahlon Sistie Kemmerer born 13, February, 1913. Attending Pomfret school at Pomfret, Conn. . 3. Marion Ream Kemmerer, born 13 September, 1914. II. to IV. Three children died in youth. V. Gertrude Leisenring Kemmerer was born 26 October, 18 77 ; died 20 August, 1927 at Glen Eagles, Scotland. She married 14 February, 1913 S. Brinkerhoff Thorne of Greenwich, Connecticut. No children. COPY OF TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS Bernard Kemmerer, born November 19, 1819; died February 19, 1908. "Meet me in Heaven". Mary S., wife of Bernard Kemmerer and daughter of Col. John and Anne C. Huston. Departed this life February 6, 1856. Aged 38 years, 1 month, 25 days. Henrietta (Mansfield) wife of Jacob Kemmerer; born June 28, 1822· died October 14, 1855. ' Joseph Kemmerer, Jr., born March 16, 1826; died August 30, 1879. Mary Ann, wife of Joseph Kemmerer, Jr., born May 8, 1825; died January 24, 1880. 98 History of the Kemmerer Family

Barnhard Kemmerer (John Jaco b1, John 2) He was born in Cherry Valley, Hamilton township, Monroe County, Pa. on the 19 November, 1819 and died 19 February, 1908. His mother was Susanna Meixsell. He married Mary S. Heston, daughter of Col. John and Anna C. Heston, who was born 11 December 1817; died 6 February, 1856. lssue:-A son and a daughter. He married (2nd) Mary Ann --. 1. Alice Kemmerer, married to William Bossard of 21 North Warren Street, Easton, Pa. Issue :-two sons. 2. Mrs. Broadhead and Mrs. Jones, both of Bethlehem, are grand­ children. 3. Newton Heston Kemmerer, born 18 February, 1849; died 28 October, 1903. Married 30 November, 1879 to Sara Emma Egner, born 8, March 1851 of Emaus, Penna. No Children. Newton Kemmerer left the Cherry Valley home and was apprenticed to a Stroudsburg druggist. He entered the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and is a graduate in Pharmacy from this school dating from 12 March, 1872. When the Pennsylvania Board of Examiners was organ­ ized he received a state license from that Board. He came to Emaus in 1876 and established the first drug store which he conducted until his death. He identified himself with St. John's Lutheran Church and was a superintendent of the Sunday School for many years.

John George Kemmerer (John J acobl) was born 13 April, 1792. . He was the fifth born child of John Jacob and Eva Kemmerer. He was mar­ ried twice, the first wife was Susanna Roth who was the mother of the following children:- · 1. Edward, 1817-1910. 2. Thomas, 1820-1888. 3. Theodore, 1824- 1909. 4. William, 1827-1901. 5. Catherine, 1830-1896. 6. and 7. Rebecca and Christian. The second wife, Susanna Musselman, was the mother of the fallowing 5 children:-Eliza, Harriet, Mary, Charles, 1831-1868, and George W., 1835-1927. Theodore, the 3rd son of John George Kemmerer, was born 1824 and died in 1909. He was twice married. His first wife, Salina Arner, was the mother of his fallowing two children:- · 1. Elmina Kemmerer, 1846-1916. 2. Alfred Kemmerer, 1848-1904. The second wife, Anna Maria Hamm (1825-1890) was the mother of the following children:- 1. Orlando Kemmerer who was the father of Minnie and Charles Kemmerer. 2. Theodore Kemmerer who has the following children :-Lewis, Carrie, Hattie, Lizzie, Bella, and Emma. 3. George Hamm Kemmerer, born 17 December, 1857; died 27 December, 1925. He married 9 October, 1880 Ella Priscilla Schwartz, who was born 15 December, 1858. They were blessed with the following children:- 1. Arthur Theodore Kemmerer who was born 8 April, 1882, and married Caroline E. Mack. Issue:-Marian, Louise, and Harry Mack. History of the Kemmerer Family 99

2. Esther Mary Kemmerer, who was born 10 August, 1884, of 320 Mahoning Street, Lehighton, Penna. 3. Anna Grace Kemmerer, who was born 24 December, 1890. Mar­ ried to Charles E. Hough. Issue :-Charles Edwin Hough. 4. Bessie Emma Kemmerer who was born 17 April, 1892. Married to W. L. Martin Hoffman. Issue:-William L. Martin, John Michael, Richard George, and Thomas Kemmerer Hoffman. 5. John George Kemmerer, who was born 28 February, 1905.

Key-cl-deceased m-married Joseph Kemmerer (John Jacobl) 9th child of John Jacob and first child of his second wife, Magdalena Vedder, and was born 13 September, 1800, and was married twice :-m Hohenshilt, Elizabeth and Vinger. Issue:- 1. Jacob d 2. Samuel d 3. Henry d 4. Joseph d 5. Katherine Ann d 6. Elizabeth d 7. Julian d 1-1 Jacob d buried Vineland, N. J.; m first Henrietta Mansfield. Second-- 1-1-1 Elizabeth m Amos Gum. 1-1-2 Ferdinand d,m Arnold lived at Flocksvilie, Pa. 1-1-3 Sarah Ann m William Keller 1-2 Samuel m -- Heller 1-2-1 Edward 1-2-2 William living at Sciota, Pa. 1-2-3 Frank 1-2-4 Alice 1-2-5 Emma 1-2-6 Malinda d m Jerome Mansfield 1-3 Henry m Mary Ann Mansfield? 1-3-1 Essie d 1-3-2 Dell d,m --Werkheiser 1-3-3 Carrie m. Christopher Marsh, Stroudsburg, Pa. 1-3-4 Lillie, m William Hendershot, Wind Gap, Pa. 1-3-5 Irvin m -- Brinker, Wind Gap, Pa. 1-4 Joseph m -- Mansfield 1-4-1 Joseph m Libbie Featherman, Snydersville, Pa. 1-4-2 John c1 ,m Marilla Bittenbender 1-4-3 Peter d 1-4-4 Charles d,m Elizabeth lVietzger, Stormsville, Pa. 1-4-5 Jerome d,m Kate Elliott 1-4-6 Jacob m Cora Early, Scranton or Hyde Park 1-4-7 Frank c1 1-4-8 Kate m Arthur Fetherman, Cherry Valley, Pa. 1-4-9 Annie L. d,m Theo. Dennis, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-10 Ida m John Fable, Hamilton Township 100 History of the Kemmerer Family

1-4-11 Mary m Geo. Kirkhuff, Hamilton Township, Monroe Co. 1-4-12 Ellen m John Wilhelm, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-13 Elizabeth d 1-4-1 Joseph 1-4-1-a Leroy m lives at Palmerton, Pa. 1-4-1-b Grace lives at Lafayette 1-4-2 John 1-4-2-a Willis lives at Scranton 1 4 4 Charles 1-4-4-a Allen m Cora Shaffer, Saylorsburg, Pa. 1-4 4 b Frank 1 4 4 c Eddie 1 4 4 d Ida m Ec.t. Fellincer of Storrnsville, Pa. 1 4 4 e Alice m Floyd Heaney of Buzzardsville 1 4 4 f Minnie 1-4-5 Jerome 1-3-4-a George m Minnie Henton, lives at Cherry Val­ ley. Issue :-2 sons, Jerome eldest. 1-4-6 Jacob 1-4-6-a Irene, lives with parents at Kingston 1-4-8 Kate Florence and Mary, both deceased. 1-4-9 Annie L. born March 3, 1857; died January 4, 1923 1-4-9-a Ida rn W. S. Ditchett, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-9-aa . Mildred m Fred Martz 1-4-9-b Florence mW. T. Bonney, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-9--ba Claridat d 1-4-9-c Mary m August Mueller, Indianapolis, Ind. 1-4-9-ca Charles 1-4-9-cb August 1-4-9-d Bell m Ralph Ackerman, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-9-e Allen m Anna Brinton · 1--4-9-ea Theodore 1-4-9-eb Irene 1-4-9-f Oswald m Leah Hangen 1-4-9--fa Richard 1-4-9--fb Roberta 1-4.-10 Ida 1-4-10-a Florence 1-4-10-b Emma m Lloyd Serfoss, Effort, Pa. 1-4-11 Mary 1-4-11-a Clarence d 1-4-11-b Frank 1-4-11-c Charles 1-4-11-d Harold 1-4-11-e William 1-4-11-f Miles 1-4-11-g Blanche 1-4-11-h Ruth 1-4-11-i Helen History of the Kemmerer Family 101

1-4-12 Ellen 1-4-12-a Clara m Verne Arndt, Bangor, Pa. 1-4-12-b Cora m Wm. Dawe, Pen Argyl, Pa. 1-4-12-c Etta d 1-4-12-aa Barbara 1-4-12-ab John 1-4-12-ac Catherine 1-4-12-ad Elizabeth 1-4-12-ae Madeline 1-4-12-af Virginia 1-4-12-ag Jean 1-4-12-ah Jannett 1-4-12-ba William 1-4-12-bb Dorothy 1-4-12-bc Marjorie 1-5 Katherine Ann d, m Henry Houser 1-5-1 Newton d 1-5-2 John 1-5-3 Martha d 1-5-4 Ellen 1-5-5 Catherine d 1-5-6 Edwin 1-5-2 John m Lizzie Stettler 1-5-2-a Frank d killed in late war 1-5-2-b John served in late war 1-5-2-c Aletha 1-5-2-d Emma 1-5-2-e Harry 1-5-2-f Bertha d 1-5-2-g Martha 1-5-2-h Missori 1-5-3 Martha d, m first Christian Flory, second Theo. Metzger. Born July 14, 1857, died April 23, 1927. 1-5-3-a Clinton m Ella Wilcox 1-5-3-b Alverta 1-5-3-c Hattie d 1-5-3-d Daisy 1-5-3-b Alverta m Charles McFall 1-5-3-ba Adele m Charles Van Syckle 1-5-3-bb Austin died in infancy 1-5-3-bc Margaret m Rev. I. James Bobst 1-5-3-bd Donald 1-5-3-d Daisy m Samuel J. Wise 1-5-3-da Madge 1-5-4 Ellen m John Frutchey 1-5-4-a Bertram 1-5-4-b Katie 1-5--4-c Emma d 1-5-4-a Bertram m Flora Albert 1-5-4-aa Harold 1-5-4-ab Arthur 102 History of the Kemmerer Family

1-5-4-b Katie m Robert Baskwell 1-5-4-ba Miriam 1-5-4-bb Madaline 1-5-4-bc Joyce 1-5-5 Catherine d, m Theo. Heil, Plainfield, N. J. 1-5-5-a Howard m 1-5-5-b Daisy m Robert Hill - Two children died in infancy names unknown. 1-5-5-aa Lois One child died in infancy name unknown. 1-5-6 Edwin m Alice Ruth d 1-5-6-a Adam Robert Hoskins 1-5-6-b Margaret m Carl Datesman 1-5-6-c Millard · Two children died in infancy names unknown. 1-5-6-aa Donald 1-5-6-ab Dale 1-5-6-ba Richard 1-6 Elizabeth, m Jacob Fellencer 1-6-1 Joseph (bachelor) d 1-6-2 Sarah Ann d, m Jerome Mansfield d 1-6-3 Mary 1-6-4 Sophia 1-6-5 Emma 1-6-6 Rachel 1-6-7 Isabell 1-6-8 Jennie 1-6-9 Ellen 1-6-1O Adelaide 1-6-11 Anna Delilah 1-6-12 Jacob 1-6-2-a Mary m Milton Houser 1-6-2-b Jacob 1-6-2-aa Roy 1-6-2-ab Ruth 1-6-3 Mary m Jacob Meixell both deceased 1-6-3-a Dr. Edwin 1-6-3-b Jeanette d 1-6-3-c Dewitt 1-6-4 Sophia m Adam Bruch both deceased 1-6-4-a Allie d 1-6-4-b Clayton d 1-6-4-a Allied, m Newton Wolfe 1-6-4-aa Lillian 1-6-4-ab Helen m Louis Bruchi 1-6-4-ac Mildred m -- McFaddan 1-6-4-b Clayton m Sarah Prichard d 1-6-4-ba Marion d 1-6-4-bb Robert m Helen Stancomb 1-6-4-bc Harold History of the Kemmerer Family 103

1-6-5 Emma m John Resh d 1-6-5-a Walter m Betty Henning 1-6-5-b Edwin d 1-6-5-aa Joyce 1-6-6 Rachel m Ephrian Arnold both deceased 1-6-6-a Lizzie 1-6-6-b Emma 1-6-6-c Nettie 1-6-6-d Sadie 1-6-6-e Laura 1-6-7 Isabell m Samuel Flory both deceased Born September 24, 1854; died Januarv 24, 1922. 1-6-7-a Isabell d 1-6-7-b Ida m E. G. Markle 1-6-7-c Anna d, m Bertram Raisner Born Sept. 10, 1880; died March 23, 1924. 1-6-7-d John d 1-6-7-e Willis m Alberta Gorry 1-6-7-aa Willis, Jr. 1-6-7-ab Betty Jane 1-6-8 Jennie m Theo. Arnold both deceased 1st marriage Theo. Arnold 1-6-8-a John 2nd marriage Wm. Arnold 1-6-8-b Eva 1-6-9 Ellen m Daniel Flory d 1-6-9-a Edwin 1-6-9-b Laura 1-6-9-c Raymond m Florence Kello 1-6-9-cl Norman - 1-6-9-e Mable 1-6-9-a Edwin m Chance Greenleaf 1-6-9-aa Helen m 1-6-9-ab Paul 1-6-9-aaa Anna 1-6-9-aab Catherine 1-6-9-aac Paul 1-6-9-b Laura 1-6-9-ba Marion m David Fehr 1-6-9-baa Warren 1-6-9-bb Elmer 1-6-9-bc Paul 1-6-9-bd John 1-6-9-be Helen 1-6-9--bf William 1-6-9--d Norman m Florence Bonney 1-6-9-da Velma m 1-6-9--e Mable m Walter Piper 1-6-9--ea Marjorie 1-6-9-eb Donald 1-6-9--ec Jerald 104 History of the Kem.merer Family

1-6-9-ed Louise 1-6-9-ee Sherwood 1-6-1 O Adelaide d, m T. J. Stotz 1-6-10-a Helen m Dr. A. H. Coleman 1-6-10-b Ralph m Rebecca H. Morley 1-6-10-aa Philo Jane 1-6-10-ab Helen Louise 1-6-11 Anna Delilah mW. H. Young d 1-6-12 Jacob m Katherine Buskirk 1-6-12-a Charles 1-7 Julian

Charles Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas, Sr1., John Jacob2, Joseph3, Joseph4) Charles Kemmerer, 3rd son of Joseph Kemmerer, Jr. was born 13 December, 1852; died 12 October 1904; married to Eliza Metzger who was born 12 January, 1855, and died 24 April, 1919. Issue:-Seven children, as follows:- 1. Allen Kemmerer, born 27 September, 18 75; married Cora Amelia Shaffer, born 30 October 1883. Issue:-One son:- 1. Charles Daniel Kemmerer, born 7 April, 1904; married Blanche Alberta Berger, born 3 February, 1907. Issue:-One son:-Allen William Kemmerer, born 2 January, 1924. II. Ida Salora Kemmerer, born 2 August, 1879; married Edwin Fellenzer, born 19 July, 1868. Issue:-Eight children as follows:- 1, Herbert Roy Fellenzer, born 26 February, 1898; died 29 September, 1898. 2. Willia George Fellenzer, born 22 July, 1899; died 20 June, 1907. 3. Mary Elizabeth Fellenzer, born 29 October, 1901; married Harry Martin Dietrich, born 21 February, 1895. 4. Irene May Fellenzer, born 23 June, 1904; married LeRoy Russel Hester, born 23 December, 1903. A daughter:-Louise Shirley Hester was born 15 June, 1925. 5. Barnet Frank Fellenzer, born 12 February, 1907. 6. Edwin Charles Fellenzer, born 22 May, 1909. 7. Hilda Eliza Fellenzer, born 22 December, 1911. 8. Jeanette Althea Fellenzer, born 12 June, 1916. III. Susan Alice Kemmerer, born 23 November 1881; married Floyd Martin Haney, born 23 August, 1886. Issue:- 1. Russell Edward Haney, born 13 June, 1906; died 17 December, 1915. 2. Evelyn Margarette Hanry, born 10 September, 1911. IV. Theodore D. Kemmerer, born 14 October, 1884; married Mae Schoonover, born 30 July, 1888. V. Edwin Charles Kemmerer, born 20 March, 1887; Sadie Ellen Snyder, born 8 January, 1885. VI. Frank L. Kemmerer, born 26 January, 1890; married Laura Peters, born 13 September, 1892. Issue:- 1. Charles Franklin Kemmerer, born 31 March, 1917. 2. Willis Edwin Kemmerer, born 9 November, 1920. 3. Ruth Doris Kemmerer, born 8 February, 1922. 4. Arline Shirley Kemmerer, born 17 September, 1927. History of the Kemmerer Family 105

VII. Minnie Margarette Kemmerer, born 22 January 1896; married Norman M. Snyder, born 7 November, 1896.

Jerome Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas, Sr.I, John Jacob2, Joseph3, J oseph4) Jerome Kemmerer was born 4 May, 1855; died 17 May 1907, Age 52 years, 17 days; Married, 3 April, 1882, to Katharine M. Ellet; born 28 March, 1853; daughter of Jacob Ellet. Issue :-One son, George. George Kemmerer, son of Jerome, born 14 November, 1885; married 29 November, 1906 to Daisy M. Hinton, born August 2, 1886; daughter of William A. B. Hinton. Issue:-Three children:-Jerome, Burnett and Mable. 1. Jerome W. Kemmerer, son of George, born 26 June, 1908; married 17 April 1926 to Hilda Bittenbender, daughter of Steward Bittenbender. Issue:-One daughter:-Helen Marie Kemmerer, born 15 March, 1927. 2. Burnett E. Kemmerer, son of George, born 29 December, 1910. 3. Mabel Mae Kemmerer, daughter of George, born 25 January, 1921; died 5 April, 1921.

Anna Kemmerer (Johannes Nicholas, Sr.I, John Jacob2). Anna Kem­ merer was the 12th of John Jacob Kemmerer and the fourth with his second wife, Magdalena Yetter. She married George Bittenbender, and they had the following eight children:- L Peter Bittenbender, born 1 August, 1828; died 15 January, 1854. II. Christopher, born 28 February, 1831; died 21 April, 1903. III. George, (twin) born 3 September 1833; died 6 September, 1914. IV. Samuel, (twin) born 3 September, 1833; died 11 May, 1919. V. Joseph, born 20 September, 1837; died 10 January, 1888. VI. Aaron, born 25 April, 1841; died 29 November, 1906. VII. Sally, born 22 September, 1863; died 30 January, 1917. VIII. Katie Ann, born 16 March, 1846; died 23 January, 1917. Samuel Bittenbender, the 4th, a twin son of Anna Kemmerer, married Margaret Neyhart in 1860 and their progeny is as follows:- 1. Eugene Bittenbender, born 29 October, 1860; died. 2. Sylvester, born 27 January, 1862. 3. Etna, born 22 September, 1863; died 30 October, 1880. 4. Ella, born 2 April, 1865; died 19 August, 1923. 5. Tacy Bittenbender, born 28 December, 1866. 6. Milton, born 27 March, 1868. 7. Peter, born 19 December, 1869. 8. Malinda, born 15 April, 1871. 9. Alda, born 1 March, 1873. 10. Samuel, born 12 October, 1874. 11. Anna, born 19 February, 1876, and her twin sister; 12. Susanna, born 19 February, 1876. 13. Jennie, born 9 November, 1877. Tacy Bittenbender, the fifth of Samuel's cHildren, married James A. Hayes, and we all live at Greenfield, Ohio. Our children follows:- a. Ruth Hayes, born 9 March, 1891; she is married; address: Mrs. Ruth Morehouse, Greenfield, Ohio. b. Maude, born 13, March, 1893. 106 History of the Kemmerer Family

c. Alexander, born 21 December, 1897. d. Fae, born 15 June, 1901. e. Theodore, born 20 June, 1903.

CHRIST LUTHERAN & REFORMED CHURCH Record of Births, Vol. I Cherry Valley, Hamilton Tsp., Monroe Co., Penna. PARENTS CHILDREN SPONSORS Kamerer, Jacob. 1 Conrad Conrad Schleppe & & wife, Eva n. June, 1786 Elizabeth F ellenzer b. 9 July, 1786 Jacob and Eva 2 Jacob Adam Stecher & n. 7 November, 1787 wife Anna Margareth b. 2 December, 1787 Jacob and Eva 3 Johannes Johannes Schleppi & n. 5 February, 1789 Catharina Ramstein b. b. 10 March, 1789 Jacob and Eva 4 Solomasch (Salome) George Dauer and his n. 28 February, 1790 wife, Maria Salome b. 2 April, 1790 Jacob and Eva 5 John George George Brotzman n. 13 April, 1792 Markret b. 3 June, 1792 Jacob and Eva 6 Elisabet Philip Bossart and n. 14 December, 1795 Elisabet Kalb b. 1 May, 1796 Jacob & ux Eva 7 Niclous Niclous Markel and n. 18 January, 1797 uxor Catharina b. 5 March, 1797 Jacob & ux Eva 8 Isaack George Schlotter and n. 2 April, 1797 Lois Isaacks b. 13 July, 1797 Jacob & fr. ·9 Catarina J ohanes J oder and Magdalena n. 11 October, 1801 fr. Catarina b. 15 October, 1801 Jacob & fr. 10 Magdalena Rudolph Isaack & Magdalena n. 10 April, 1803 fr. Magdalena b. 12 July, 1803 Jacob & fr. 11 Anna Melchoir Bossert, Ju Magdalena n. 26 May, 1805 & ux:Anna b. 28 July, 1805 Kamerer, Konrad & 12 Johannes Johannes Kamerer ux Maria n. 28 November, 1811 & ux. Susanna b. 26 January, 1812 Johannes & fr 13 Elisabeth Jacob Kamerer & fr. Sussanna n. 15 October, 1812 Magdalena b. 13 December, 1812 Conrad & fr. 14 Jacob Jacob Kamerer, Jun. Maria n. 6 December, 1813 & fr. Regina b. 5 February, 1814 History of the Kemmerer Family 107

PARENTS CHILDREN SPONSORS Johanes & fr. 15 Christina Georg Arnfold and Susanna n. 26 March, 1814 Christina Mescal b. 1 May, 1814 Jacob & fr. 16 Peter John Hohenschild & Magdalena n. 11 June, 1815 fr. Elisabeth b. 20 August, 1815 Jacob & fr. 17 Eva David Edinger & Regina n. 25 December, 1815 fr. Eva. b. 4 February, 1816 Conrad & fr. 18 David David Edinger & Maria n. 11 January, 1816 fr. Eva. b. 17 March, 1816 Johanes & 19 Susanna Jacob Meisfel & ux ux Susanna n. 29 March, 1816 Marwetha b. 12 April, 1816 Kamerer, John & 20 Daniel & Jacob (twins) For Jacob, Jacob ux Susanna Kamerer n. 20 September, 1817 For & ux. Magdalina b. 6 November, 1817 For Daniel, Jacob Kamerer & ux Regina. Conrath ux 22 Carlus Christo£ Bittenbender Maria n. 20 March, 1818 ux Sara. b. 10 May, 1818 John ux Sus: 23 Bernheard Georg Metzger ux n. 19 November, 1819 Cath. b. 30 January, 1820 Conrad & ux 24 Joseph Joseph Kamerer & Maria n. 19 February, 1820 ux Elisabeth b. 3 April, 1820 5. George & ux 25 Franika (Frances) Jacob Kamerer & Rebecca n. 26 January, 1820 ux Regina b. 3 April, 1820 Joseph & ux Elis: 26 Elisabeth John Hohenschild & (n. Hohenschild) n. 14 November, 1820 ux Elis: b. 31 December, 1820 Conrad & fr. 27 Samuel Isaac Kind & fr. Maria n. 4 June, 1822 Elisabeth b. 14 July, 1822 Joseph & fr. 28 Jacob Jacob Kamerer Sr. & Elisabeth n. 26 September, 1822 Magdalena b. 3 October, 1822 John & ux Susanna 29 Sara Jacob Metzger & n. Meixsell) n. 30 November, 1822 Sara Meixsell b. 26 January, 1823 Jacob&ux 30 Simon John Kamerer & ux Regina n. 21 June, 1823 Susanna b. 2 November, 1823 Conrad & ux 31 Conrad George Kamerer & Maria n. 20 March, 1823 ux Rebekka b. 18 April, 1823 108 History of the Kemmerer Family

PARENTS CHILDREN SPONSORS 5. George & ux 32 Selly Anna David Ettinger & ux Rebecca n. 12 December, 1824 Eva (M. Kamerer) b. 20 March, 1825 John & ux 33 Christian Christian Meixsell & Susanna n. 22 February, 1825 ux Sara b. 17 April, 1825 Joseph & ux 34 Joseph ·Joseph Hohenschild & Elisabeth n. 8 March, 1826 ux Catharina b. 2 April, 1826 Conrad & fr. 35 Mariajette (Maria-Yetter) William Yetter & Maria n. 27 July, 1826 fr. Margaretha b. 3 September, 1826 5. George & ux 36 Peter Jacob Kamerer, Sr. Rebekka n. 29 March, 1827 ux Magdalena b. 22 July, 1827 John & ux 37 Mary Ann George Bittenbender Susanna n. 31 May, 1827 & ux Anna b. 5 August, 1827 Joseph & fr. 38 Georg Georg Hohenschield Elisabeth n. 19 March, 1828 & fr. Catharina b. 11 May, 1828 Conrad and 39 Reuben Kemmerer Jacob and Magdalina Maria n. 13 July, 1829 Metz b. 13 September, 1829 Kemmerer Joseph 40 ·Samuel D. John Schuck & & Elizabeth n. 16 March, 1829 Mariot Philips b. 18 April, 1829 Joseph & Elizabeth 41 Henry Henry Edinger & n. 27 August, 1831 wife Eva b. 9 October, 1831 Anton & Franica 42 Daniel Samuel Paul & n. 12 January, 1836, wife Elizabeth b. 12 June, 1836 Joseph and 43 Sarah Peter Kemmerer & Elizabeth n. 8 May, 1836 wife Salome b. 18 June, 1836 Joseph and 44 Caty Ann George Bittenbender Elizabeth n. 28 August, 1838 & wife Ann b. 30 September, 1838 Peter & Salome 45 Jerome Joseph Joseph Kemmerer & n. 25 November, 1838 wife Elizabeth b. 18 February, 1839 Anthony & 46 Christina M. Nicholas Metzgar & Frenica n. 28 December, 1838 wife Elizabeth b. 12 May, 1839 Anthony & ux 47 John Joseph Joseph Heckman & Francy n. 20 May, 1844 TiIlaria Keltner b. 9 March, 1845 History of the Kemmerer Family 109

PARENTS CHILDREN SPONSORS Anthony & ux 48 Peter Levi P. Slutter & Francy n. 23 July, 1847 ux Elizabeth b. 20 January, 1848 Samuel D. & 49 Mary Ann ux Sophia n. 22 December, 1849 Parents b. 5 March, 1850 34. Joseph & 50 Charles Mary Ann nat. in 1853 Henry & 51 John Ervin & Ellenora (twins) Mary Ann n. 30 June, 1862 Parents b. 3 February, 1863 34. Joseph & 53 Mary Ann Mary Ann n. 5 February, 1861 Parents b. 3 February, 1863 Joseph & wife 54 Joseph Mary Ann n. 15 February, 1864 Parents b. 11 August, 1864 Joseph & wife 55 Alice Sophia n. 29 September, 1865 Parents b. 27 May, 1867 Joseph & wife 56 Jacob Elmor n. 7 October, 1866 Parents b. 27 May, 1867 Charles & Eliza 57 Ida Salova n. 2 August, 1879 b. 18 April, 1883 Charles & Eliza 58 Susan Alice n. 23 November, 1881 b. 18 April, 1883 Note :-The spelling of the original record has been fallowed in most cases. The Monroe County Kemmerer Girls What became of them? A Study to determine Marriages. PARENTS CHILD SPONSORS John Hohenshild & ux Catherine Jacob Kemmerer & Elizabeth (6) Kemmerer n. 20 December, 1812 ux Magdalena Georg Ruth & fr. Maria Magdalena Jacob Kemmerer & Magdalena (10) K. n. 11 February, 1816 · ux Maria Magdalena David Ettinger & ux Jacob Jacob Kemmerer & Eva Kemmerer? n. ·13 March, 1818 ux Magdalena Christian Butz & fr. Daniel John Kemmerer & Elizabeth (9) K. n. 20 September, 1822 fr. Susanna Georg Hohenschild ux Catharine Jacob Kemmerer & Catherine K? n. 18 December, 1826 ux Magdalene Georg Bittenbender & fr. Peter Jacob Kemmerer & Anna (11) K. n. 1 August, 1828 fr. Magdalena 110 History of the Kemmerer Family

PARENTS CHILD SPONSORS J oho Arnold & ux Juliann Jacob Flory & Magdamena (10) K. n. 16 August, 1829 Elizabeth Kemmerer Georg Marsh & Maria Conrad Kamerer & Christina (15)? n. 8 September, 1830 wife Maria. Joseph Bau ton (Barton) Joseph Joseph Kamerer & & Christina (15)? n. 3 April, 1834 wife, Elizabeth John Stout & Joseph Joseph Kamerer & Sally (20) K. n. 1 March, 1839 wife, Elizabeth. Jacob Fellencer & Joseph Joseph Kemmerer & Elizabeth (26) K. n. 16 October, 1839 wife Elizabeth James Hoffert & James Joseph Kemmerer & Sussanna n. 18 October, 1840 wife Elizabeth

Some KEMMERER Records Cherry Valley Evangelical Cemetery NAME PARENTS BORN DIED AGE KEMMERER Luzatte John & Susanna 1832 1918 Katharine M. 28 Mar., 1832 23 Jan., 1914 81- Jerome 4 May, 1855 13 May, 1907 52- 21 Jacob F. John & Susanna 20 Sept., 1817 1 Jan. 1872 54- 20 Danniel, the twin brother of Jacob F. John & Susanna 20 Sept., 1817 19 Jun., 1873 65- 23 Barnhard John & Susanna 19 Nov., 1819 19 Feb., 1908 88- Mary S. Col. John & Anna Hoston; 1st wife of Barnhard 11 Dec., 1817 6 Feb., 1856 38- Mary Ann Barnhard's 2nd wife 15 Mar., 1821 16 Apr., 1878 57-114 Sally w. of Peter 10 Dec., 1813 17 Oct., 1869 55- Peter 27 Mar., 1810 11 Apr., 1865 57- 41 Samuel D. of Joseph and Elizabeth 15 Apr., 1829 1 Jul., 1886 57- Sophia w. of Samuel D. 10 Jan., 1830 21 Feb., 1903 73- 3 John Jacob & Eva 5Jan.,1789 30 Nov., 1866 77- 13 Susanna Jacob & Sara M. 25 Oct., 1790 3 Jan., 1869 78-

Christ Church Lutheran & Reformed Church Records Cherry Valley, Hamilton Tp. Monroe Co., Pennsylvania. Confirmation & First Communion Record Vol. I and II. Part I Kumerer Maria 59 May 23, 1815 48) " Magdalena 10 May, 1817 73) " Marguressa 9 May 1818 21) " Marguretta 5 May, 1821 37) " Magd 17 Nov., 1821 38) " Mary 39) " Eliz. History of the Kemmerer Family 111

6) " Kallin 30 Apr., 1825 8) " Elizabeth 39) " Anna, Age 19 27 Nov., 1824 Daughter of Jacob Kamerer 53) " Magdalena 19? 26 May, 1827 57) Kamerer Margr. Age 15 Kammerer Henry 22 Sept., 1827 ux Margr. John & ux Sus. Conrad Kamer John 7 Jan., 1828 Kammer Henry & ux Mary & Fillia Eva Lisa John Kath (Catechumen) Margd " Kamerer Conrad 22 Nov., 1828 Kumerer Johann 7 Jan. 1829 Vol. I, Part 2. 33) Kumerer Conrad 30 May, 1798 Kamerer 13) " Jacob Age 24 son of Jacob Kamerer 24) " Eva " 18 son of Jacob Kamerer 2) " Sr., Jacob 16 Oct., 1813 2) '' Jr., Jacob 4) " Eva 11) " Regina 37) " Johannes u fr: 39) " Susanna 1) " Jacob 15 Oct., 1814 page 78 2) " Eva 3) " Susanna 8) " Conrad 1) " Jacob 22 Jan., 1816 Abendmaal 28) " Joh. & 29) " fr: Sussanna 42) Kamerer Jacob & 43) " fr : Regina 22) " George 24 May, 1817 23) " Jacob, jun. 18) " Joseph Age 17 Confirmation Jacob 19) " Conrad Age 15 " " 10) " Cath. 11 Oct., 1818 19) " Mayd 6 Nov., 1819 20) " Regina 29) " John & 30) " ux Sus. 112 History of the Kemmerer Family

Vol. II. Kemmerer Age Father 15) " Elizabeth 16 yr. April, 1827 Confirmation Conrad 22) " Magdalena 17 19 June, 1830 " Jacob 23) " Eva 14 58) "· Christina 20 Nov., 1830 111) Conrad 112) Flory Eliza Kemmerer Salome 22 May, 1838 ' '}_/'' '\ • '· .... ~--·.• • .....'► $" ' i I ,. -- .

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Part IV. Bucks County, Pennsylvania Jacob Kemmerer (David Kemmerer Descendants) 114 History of the Kemmerer Family

JACOB KEMMERER

Jacob Kemmerer (Frederickl, Henry2) Jacob Kemmerer, the first­ born son of Henry, settled near Spinnerstown, Bucks County, near the Lehigh and Montgomery County lines. He died in 1825 and lies buried in the Longswamp Cemetery. Jacob had the following children:- 1. Henry Kemmerer. 2. Charles Kemmerer. 3. Benjamin Kemmerer. 4. David Kemmerer. S. Jacob Kemmerer. 6. Leah Kemmerer married Gehrhardt. 7. Anna Kemmerer of Quakertown. David Kemmerer married a Miss Schankweiler who lived to the age of 95 years. They moved to Greenville, Bucks Co., Pa. He was born 18 February, 1809 and died in 1879, aged 70 years. He was baptized 24 March, 1809, and married Mary Groff (born 14 January, 1810) the daughter of Jacob Groff of Greenlane. She died at the age of 78 years. Issue:-They had the following children:- 1. Lovesa Catherana Kemmerer, born 5 November, 1834; baptized 30 December, 1834; sponsors, the parents. Married a Schenley, deceased. 2. Jacob Kemmerer, born 29 July, 1837; baptized 11 September, 1837; sponsors, the parents. Died 16 September, 1837; aged 7 weeks. 3. Mary Amanda Kemmerer, born 28 February, -1839; baptized in May 1839; sponsors were the parents. Married a Schenely. Deceased. 4. Milton Groff Kemmerer, born July 19, 1842; baptized in August, 1842; the sponsors were the parents. He was born at Brick Tavern, Bucks County, but settled in Steinsburg in the same county. On 30 August, 1860 he married Mary Anna Bahl (born 10 February, 1844) daughter of Edward Bahl. Issue:-They had these children:- !. Jemima Elizabeth Kemmerer, born 13 January, 1868; married 10 February, 1900 to William Henry Merkel. Issue:-Tliey have two children:- 1. Frank William Merkel, born 16 November, 1907. He is married. 2. Mary Sarah Merkel, born 16 November, 1909. II. David Bahl Kemmerer, born 4 December, 1869; married 28 February, 1891, Minnie Hannah Adams (born 24 February, 1874). Issue:­ They had the following eight children:- 1. Gertrude Ellen Kemmerer, born 16 June, 1891; died 24 August, 1891. 2. William Franklin Kemmerer, born 19 August, 1892; married 4 October, 1918, Anna Marie Kepun (born 27 May, 1896). Issue:-Four children:- a. Anna Mae Kemmerer, born 26 November, 1919. b. Mary Jane Kemmerer, born 23 February, 1922. c. William Franklin Kemmerer, born 23 January, 1925; died 14 May 1925. d. Carrie Virginia Kemmerer, born 1 August, 1927. History of the Kemmerer Family 115

3. Milton Adam Kemmerer, born 5 May 1894; married 12 May, 1917 Clara Minerva Erdeman, born 12 December, 1891. Issue:-The following four children:- a. Viola Kathryn Kemmerer, born 8 September, 1918. b. Verna Mae Kemmerer, born 5 March, 1921. c. Helen Arlene Kemmerer, born 19 October, 1923. d. Milton Erdman Kemmerer, born 10 December, 1925. 4. Eva May Kemmerer, born 21 February, 1898; on August 18, 1914 married Robert Wilson Kline (born 8 January, 1892) of Coopersburg. Issue :-Three children:- a. Earl Kemmerer Kline, born 26 February, 1915. b. Rae Kemmerer Kline, born 21 August, 1916; died 20 June, 1920. c. David Wilson Kline, born 15 May, 1920. 5. Thomas Adams Kemmerer, born 31 July, 1899; 12 September, 1919 married Caroline Benner (born--). Caroline Gertrude Benner (b.) Issue:- a. Dorothea Celesta Kemmerer, born 10 February, 1922. b. May Geraldine Kemmerer, born 23 May, 1924. c. David Benner Kemmerer, born 21 April, 1926. 6. David Bahl Kemmerer, born 4 December, 1900; died 22 April, 1901. 7. Carrie Verna Kemmerer, born 30 August, 1902 ; died 26 March, 1904. 8. Grace Geraldine Kemmerer, born 19 June, 1912. 9. Minnie Marie Kemmerer, born 28 July, 1916. III. Franklin Edward Kemmerer, born 4 August, 1871; married 7 May, 1892, Carrie Virginia Landis. No children. IV. Lilly Catherine Kemmerer, born 19 April, 1873; died 9 April, 1903; married 31 January, 1891 to William Henry Schaeffer (born 21 April, 1870). Issue:-Two children:- 1. Elwood Raymond Schaeffer, born 21 June, 1891; married Mary Flick. Issue :-Paul and Fred. 2. William Kemmerer Schaeffer, born 12 January, 1902; married 23 February, 1924, Estella Marie Hangen. Issue:-Frank Edward Schaeffer, born 12 December, 1926; died 1927. V. Mary Laura Kemmerer, born 21 November, 1874; married (1) in March, 1895 to John L. Baum; (2) to Peter Remmel. Issue:-Baby boy Baum died in infancy. VI. Ida Rebecca Kemmerer, born 1 March, 1876; 23 December, 1899 married Phaon Frederick Weiss (born 20 March, 1877). lssue:­ One still-born girl. VII. Emma Mabel Kemmerer, born 5 August, 1883.

Part V. Berks County, Pennsylvania Ludwig Kemmerer 118 History of the Kemmerer Family

LUDWIG KEMMERER Near the South entrance to the old burial ground of Spies' Church in Alsace township, Berks County is to be seen the tombstone marking the burial place of Ludwig Kemmerer, who left many descendants. The head stone states that he was born April 16, 1765, and died March 16, 1812. His wife was Anna Maria Adam. Peter, a son, was bequeathed the homestead with the provision that he pay 25 pounds to each of the other children. From several sources we believe the following to be the list of his children :- A. Sophia K., born April 21, 1793. B. Peter K., born February 23, 1794, died November 14, 1875, and his wife Susan Kemmerer died November 3, 1886, aged 86 years and two days. They were buried at Spies' Church. C. Maria Kemmerer, born January 17, 1797. D. Samuel Kemmerer, born August 3, 1799. E. Solomon Kemmerer, born October 19, 1805. F. William Kemmerer, born December 12, 1813. G. John Kemmerer. H. Henry Kemmerer. I. Catharine, married to Abraham Schwavely. J. Mollie, married to William Schwavely. John Kemmerer (Ludwig) was married to Rebecca Reedy of Tulpen­ hocken township. After farming several years near Stroudsburg he pur­ chased a farm near South Evansville in Maidencreek township. He died in 1882, aged 80 years, and his wife in 1886, aged 90 years. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy. A. Elias. B. Daniel. C. Elvina, married to Charles Hinkel. D. Maria, married to 1st John Saul; 2nd, to George Hess. E. Caroline, married to James Stoudt. Elias Kem.merer (Ludwig1, J ohn2) was born near Stouchsburg in Marion township in 1827 and died in 1902. He removed with his parents to Maidencreek. He followed the occupation of farming, obtained the parental farm, which he conducted until 1887, when he retired. He was married to Sara Rothermel, a daughter of Lorenzo Rothermel of Hamburg. To them were born six children, three of whom died in infancy:- A. Elias R. Kemmerer. B. William R. Kemmerer. C. Abbie, married to D. Sassaman Keim. Elias R. Kemmerer (Ludwig1, John2, Elias3) was born in Maidencreek township, September 17, 1859. He was educated at the Keystone Normal School and Reading Business College. After teaching school for eight terms, he conducted a general store for six years (1888-1894) when he removed to Reading, where he is a member of the Real Estate firm of Kemmerer & Co. In 1892 he was appointed merchantile appraiser for Berks County. In 1888 he was married to Rebecca Reber, daughter of Thomas Reber of Perry township. History of the Kem.merer Farnily 119

William R. Kemmerer (Ludwigl, J ohn2, Elias3) was born December 19, 1864. He assisted his father on the farm until majority, when he engaged in merchantile pursuits. In 1900 he was appointed Chief Clerk to the County Commissioners and in 1902 was elected Register of Wills. In 1906 he associated himself with his brother, Elias, William M. Zachman, and William E. Fisher in the Real Estate firm, trading under the name of "The Kemmerer Co." In 1885 he was married to Ida A. Zellers, daughter of John and Cath­ arine (Kraemer), Zellers of Maiden-Creek township. They have one daughter, Hermie May.

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APPENDIX 122 History of the Kemmerer Family

The Kemmerer Family Association of America. Seventh Annual Reunion; Waldheim Park; Wednesday, September 15, 1920. PROGRAM 1.00 P. M. Opening Hymn-"Stand up! dear friends, we greet you" ...... Audience Prayer...... Rev. Geo. P. Stem Opening Remarks ...... Presiding Officer Response by Members Reading of Minutes and Communications ...... Secretary Report of Officers and Committees Appointment of Nominating Committee Vocal Solo ...... Mrs. Leida Reichard Coffee Address ...... Dr. J. Treichler Butz, Department of Health Baritone Solo ...... Robert G. Kleckner, Esq., Allentown, Pa. New Business-Collection Family Hymn-"Full of wonder, full of skill" ...... Audience Address''The High Cost of Living and a Thrifty Family" Prof. E.W. Kemmerer, Princeton University Vocal S010 ...... Miss Mildred Kemmerer Report of Nominating Committee Piano Solo-selected...... Miss Elloda Kemmerer Hymn-"Blessed be the tie" ...... Audience Benediction ...... Rev. Morgan Peters "Stand Up! Dear Friends, We Greet You" Tune-"Stand upl stand up for Jesus" Stand u:p! dear friends, we greet you Stand up! dear friends, we ask you On this re-union day; To pledge anew your love, From hearts in love united Shall family ties grow stronger? Let song now have free sway, True strength drawn from above. From far and near we've gathered Seek then, as sons and daughters In family joys to share; Of parents tried and true; Forgetting not the sorrows In Jove to live for others, That some were called to bear. And learn what love can do. Stand up! Stand up! for Jesus, The loveliest and best. He is the friend to cherish, Through Him comes peace and rest. Implore Him when in trouble, Extol Him when you sing, Secure Him while your living As Prophet, Priest and King. Family Hymn-''Full of Wonder, Full of Skill" Tune-"Rock of Ages" Full of wonder, full of skill, When each Kemmerer's task is done­ Full of wisdom, full of power, All appointed trials past; Soother of each family ill, May God call each chosen one, Lightener of each heavy hour; To His Heavenly home at last. The reunion-every year Clasp him to His own dear heart­ Of the KEMMERERS-far and near. Give him in His bliss a part. History of the Kemmerer Family 123

"Blessed Be the Tie" Bless be the tie that binds We share our mutual woes Our hearts in Christian love; Our mutual burdens bear; The fellowship of kindred minds And of ten for each other flows Is like to that above. The sympathizing tear. Before our Father's throne When we asunder part We pour our ardent prayers; It gives us inward pain; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, But we shall still be join'd in heart Our comforts and our cares. And hope to meet again.

Every one in attendance is urged to help to make this reunion a true success. If you see a stranger introduce yourself to him, introduce him to others and make him feel he is now with his home folks. Don't forget to register your name and the names of your children who do not register themselves. Do not forget to report all deaths, marriages and births. This is all to appear on the Family Record and Chart when we get them. So do your part. 1742--178 YEARS IN AMERICA--1920 Frederick Kemmerer and his brother, Henry, natives of Wurtemburg, Germany, came to America in 1742. They settled in Lower Milford Township, now Lehigh County, where Henry had a son, born in 17 46, and later removed to the eastern part of North­ ampton County. Frederick secured by warrant of August 17, 1742, a tract of 100 acres near Dillingersville, which was patented to Abraham Schantz on September 6, 1796, and later owned by his descendants. Frederick Kemmerer was assessed 17 pounds in 1762, and was naturalized April 11, 1763. He was (or some time inn-keeper and was taxed as such 7 .10.8 pounds in 1772. He was a member of the old Lutheran congregation at Dillingersville from 17 44 to 17 60, after which he became a member of the Zionsville Lutheran congregation, where he was undoubtedly buried. His wife, Rosina, was born in 1716, and died November 2, 1804, aged 87 years, at the home of her son, Henry. They had seven children: Henry, born April 4, 1740; Rosina, born April 15, 1744; Frederick, born May 24, 1746; Christian, born 1747, died April 10, 1795; Jacob, George and John, born August 31, 1760. Henry Kemmerer, oldest son of Frederick, born April 4, 1740, was a farmer and carpenter and remained on his father's land until 1770, when he settled in Salisbury Town­ ship, having purchased 150 acres near the Western Salisbury Church, now owned by R. S. Rathbun. He served as a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War and toward the close of the war was commissioned an ensign. This fact is of great importance to all the Kemmerer descendants as it entitles them to membership in the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Our forefathers had a great ancestry. This association should be perpetuated because we should regard "this as a trust Providence has committed to our care, and who so dead to sympathy and affection, to kindred and country, that would not preserve the record of his ancestors, the place of his birth, the home of his childhood and sacred spot where repose the loved and lost ones of the earth."

"I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.''-Oliver Wendell Holmes. OFFICERS:-President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. First Vice-President­ A. J. Kemmerer, Bath, Pa. Second Vice-President-Stanley A. Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. Third Vice-President-Irwin A. Kemmerer, Slatington, Pa. Fourth Vice-President­ George Kemmerer, Lehighton, Pa. Recording. Secretary-Marcus J. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Financial Secretary-Dr. Robert K l{istler, Lansford, Pa. Treasurer-H. T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Historian-Thomas K. Leidy, Reading, Pa. COMMITTEES: Membership-Rev. George P. Stem, Northampton, Pa. Miss Mildred Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa. 0. J. Knauss, Macungie, Pa. Entertainment­ Miss Flora Kramm, Allentown, Pa. Victor Backenstoe, Allentown, Pa. Paul Sechrist, Allentown, Pa. Ways and Means-L. A. Mantz, Allentown, Pa. M. R. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Thomas Rosenberger, Milford Square, Pa. 124 History of the Kemmerer Family

The Kemmerer Family Association of America. Eighth Annual Reunion; Dorney Park, Wednesday, August 24, 1921. PROGRAM Opening Hymn-"Stand Up! Dear Friends, We Greet You" ...... Audience Prayer Opening Remarks ...... Presiding Officer Response by Members . Reading of Minutes and Communications ...... Secretary Appointment of Nominating Committee Report of Officers and Committees Vocal Solo, Selected ...... John G. Mealy Coffee Address ...... Rev. D. K. Laudenslager, Schwenksville, Pa. Violin Solo-" Mazurka" ...... Mlynarsky Miss Mildred Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa. New Business-Collection Family Hymn-"Full of Wonder, Full of Skill"...... Audience Recitation ...... Miss Lizzie Kemmerer, New Tripoli, Pa. Address Vocal Solo, Selected ...... John G. Mealey Report of Nominating Committee Piano Solo-Selected Hymn-"Blessed Be the Tie" ...... Audience Benediction "I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving."-Oliver Wendell Holmes. OFFICERS: President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. First Vice-President­ Mrs. T. J. Foster, Philadelphia, Pa. Second Vice-President-Henry Kemmerer, Plainfield, Ill. Third Vice-President-John Kemmerer, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Fourth Vice-President­ A. J. Kemmerer, Bath, Pa. Recording Secretary-Marcus J. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Registrar-Albert H. Kemmerer, Philadelphia, Pa. Treasurer-H. T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Historian-Thomas K. Leidy, Reading, Pa. COMMITTEES: Membership-Rev. George P. Stem, Northampton, Pa. Miss Mildred Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa. E. Marcus Kemmerer, R. 5, Allentown Pa. Enter­ tainment-Elloda Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa. Victor Backenstoe, Allentown, Pa. David Kemmerer, Ashley, Pa. Ways and Means-L. A. Mantz, Allentown,· Pa. M. R. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Thomas Rosenberger, Milford Square, Pa.

The Kemmerer Family Association of America; Incorporated July 3, 1922. Ninth Annual Reunion; Dorney Park, Allentown, Pa. Wednesday, August 23, 1922. PROGRAM Hymn-''My Country 'Tis of Thee" ...... Audience My country, 'tis of thee, Our fathers' God, to Thee Sweet land of liberty, Author of liberty, Of thee I sing; To Thee we sing; Land where my fathers died, Long may our land be bright, Land of the Pilgrim's pride, With freedom's holy light, From every mountain side, Protect us by Thy might, Let freedom ring. Great God, our King! History of the Kemmerer Family 125

Call to Order and Welcome ...... President Invocation Selection ...... Bluffton College (Ohio) Glee Club Quartette Reading of Minutes and Communications ...... Secretary Appointment of Nominating Committee Reports of Officers and Committees Violin Solo ...... Martin T. Kemmerer Address ...... Hon. Orrin E. Boyle, Allentown, Pa. Music ...... Bluffton College Q.uarteti:e Remarks ...... By Visitors Collections New Business Prizes Report of Nominating Committee Report of Treasurer Selection ...... Bluff ton College Quartette Benediction Coffee and Buns Games and Prizes

Christianity wants nothing so much in the world as sunny people. Be not simply good-but good for something-Thoreau.

Be a True "KAMMERHERR". Every one in attendance is urged to help to make this reunion a true success. If you see a stranger introduce yourself to him, introduce him to others and make him feel he is now with his home folks. Don't forget to register your name and the names of your children who do not register themselves. Do not forget to report all deaths, marriages and births. This is all to appear on the Family Record and Chart when we get them. So do your part.

OFFICERS: President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Ema us, Pa. 1st Vice-President-Mrs. T. J. Foster, Philadelphia, Pa. 2nd Vice-President-Mrs. Stella Sechrist, Allentown, Pa. 3rd Vice-President-John Kemmerer, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 4th Vice-President-Albert J. Kemmerer, Bath, Pa. Recording Secretary-Marcus J. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Treas­ urer-Harvey T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Historian-Thos. K. Leidy, Esq., Reading, Pa. Registrar-Albert H. Kemmerer, Philadelphia, Pa. COMMITTEES: Membership-Rev. Geo. P. Stem, Northampton, Pa. Albert J. Kemmerer, Bethlehem, Pa. E. Marcus Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa., R. F. D. No. 5. Program and Entertainment-Miss Mildred Kemmerer, Allentown, Pa. Victor C. Backenstoe, Allentown, Pa. Mrs. C. A. Marks, Allentown, Pa. Ways and Means­ Rev. Morgan A. Peters, Allentown, Pa. M. R. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Robert G. Kemmerer, New Tripoli, Pa., R. F. D. No. 2.

The Kemmerer Family Association of America; Incorporated July 3, 1922. Tenth Annual Reunion; Dorney Park, Allentown, Pa. Wednesday, August 22, 1923. PROGRAM Social Hour Opening Remarks by President...... Stanley W. Kemmerer (Appointment of Nominating Committee) Prayer 126 History of the Kemmerer Family

S ong-"Amer1ca . '' ...... A u d"1ence My country, 'tis of thee, Our fathers' God, to Thee Sweet land of liberty, Author of liberty, Of thee I sing; To Thee we sing; Land where my fathers died, Long may our land be bright, Land of the Pilgrim's pride, With freedom's holy light, From every mountain side, Protect us by Thy might, Let freedom ring. Great God, our King! Remarks by Vice President...... Dr. M. J. Backenstoe Selection ...... Olivet Male Quartet Piano Duet Address Selection ...... Olivet Male Quartet Select Reading ...... Mrs. Floyd Stem Report of Historians Mrs. Thomas J. Foster and Mrs. Samuel P. Lummis Family Song-"The Kemmerer Hymn" Thy gratitude, my friend, proclaim For all the blessings of thy name. Thy fathers served their country's cause Increased her boundries; kept her laws. With glory, lovely as the morn, They blessed their children yet unborn, So, Kem'rers, stand, your voices raise In solemn song of thankful praise. Yet who is worthy to be proud? And who can justly say aloud? "My father's name I hold secure: In honor high, respected, pure." Let living Kem'rers day by day, Beseeching guidance, kneel and pray, Not, "Lord, preserve what has been won," But, "Give us power to carry on!" Composed by Thos. J. Foster, Jr. Coffee and Buns Open Forum Remarks by members of family Business Session Reading of minutes by Secretary...... Rev. Geo. P. Stem Dues and Offerings Report of Treasurer...... H. T. Kemmerer Report of Nominating Committee Awarding of Prizes Song-"God Be With You Till We Meet Again" ...... Audience God be with you till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you. With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Chorus: Till we meet! Till we meet! Till we meet at Jesus' feet; Till we meet! Till we meet! God be with you till we meet again. History of the Kemmerer Family 127

God be with you till we meet again, Keep love's banner floating o'er you, Smite death's threat'ning wave before you, God be with you till we meet again. -Cho. Games and Sports ...... Under supervision of Mrs. Kate Marcks

OFFICERS: President-Stanley W. Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. Vice-President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. Secretary-Rev. Geo. P. Stem, Northampton, Pa. Treasurer­ Harvey T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Historians, Mrs. Thomas J. Foster, Philadelphia, Pa. and Mrs Samuel P. Lummis, Philadelphia, Pa. TRUSTEES: Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Rev. Morgan A. Peters, Stanley W. Kemmerer, Harvey T. Kemmerer, Mrs. Thomas J. Foster, Rev. Geo. P. Stem, Thomas K. Leidy, Irwin A. Kemmerer, Albert H. Kemmerer.

RE-UNION-An assembly of persons who have been separated, as of a family: an assembly so composed.-Webster. Give us to greet each other with smiles, give us to part smiling-as the sun lightens the world, so let our loving kindness make bright this house of our habitation-R. L. Stevenson.

The Kemmerer Family Association of America, Incorporated. Fourteenth Annual Reunion; Allentown, Pa., Dorney Park, Thursday, August 18, 1927 PROGRAM 11 A. M. Social Hour 12 M. Picnic Lunch 1 P. M. Business Session Invocation ...... Rev. Morgan Peters Opening Hymn ...... Audience MELODY-"Blest Be The Tie'' To day with praise to God, To Him our fathers' God, We meet to own him Lord; We owe a just acclaim; Oh, let us here our hearts uplift, He kindly let us here to day, In songs of one accord. His mercies to proclaim. He brought us to this day, Praise to the Lord of love, A day of memories sweet: For all his goodness past Oh, let us here His name adore, And praises give to Him above, With love each other greet. While endless ages last. Address of Welcome ...... Stanley W. Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. Violin Solo ...... Mr. Martin Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Appointment of Nominating Committee Report of Secretary and Communications Report of Historian-Family Crest Report of Genealogist Address ...... Dr. William A. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. Violin Solo ...... Mr. Martin Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Accompanying ...... Mr. Harry Kriebel Address ...... Rev. J. Bear Stoudt, Allentown, Pa. Report of Nominating Committee Election of Trustees for coming year 128 History of the Kemmerer Family

Report of Treasurer-Dues Collection Announcements Hymn-"God Be With Us Till We Meet Again" ...... Audience God be with us till we meet again, God be with us till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold us Keep love's banner floating o'er us With His sheep securely fold us Smite death's threat'ning wave before us God be with us till we meet again. God be with us till we meet again. Chorus: Till we meet! Till we meet! Till we meet at Jesus' feet; Till we meet! Till we meet! God be with us till we meet again. Benediction

OFFICERS: President-Stanley W. Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. Vice-President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. Acting Secretary-H. T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Treasurer­ Harvey T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Historians-Mrs. Thos. T. Foster, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and Mrs. Samuel P. Lummis, Philadelphia, Pa. TRUSTEES: Stanley W. Kemmerer, Mrs. Thomas J. Foster, Harvey T. Kemmerer, Rev. Morgan Peters, Charles H. Mantz, M. J. Backenstoe, Cleveland Kemmerer, Lewis S. Kemmerer.

The Kemmerer Family Association of America> Incorporated. Fifteenth Annual Reunion, Allentown, Pa.; Dorney Park, Thursday, August 23, 1'928. PROGRAM 2 :00 P. M.-Calling to Order by the President. Hymn-"My Country 'Tis of Thee" My country 'tis of thee, Our father's God; to thee, Sweet land of liberty, Author of liberty, Of thee I sing. To thee we sing. Land where my fathers died, Lo_ng may our land be b~ight; Land of the Pilgrim's pride, With Freedom's holy light, From every mountain side Protect us by Thy might, Let Freedom ring. Great God, our King. Invocation ...... Rev. Paul F. Spieker, Emaus, Pa. Address of Welcome ...... President, Harvey T. Kemmerer Violin Solo ...... Martin T ~ Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. Accompanied by Miss Mary Reese · Appointment of Committees. Secretary's Report and Communications Report of the Historian ...... Mrs. Thomas J. Foster Report of Genealogist...... Dr. W. A. Backenstoe Violin Solo ...... ;...... Martin T. Kemmerer Pianist Miss Mary Reese Address ...... Rev. Paul F. Spieker THOMAS KEMMERER LEIDY Attorney at Law ::iee Page 28 READIN<.;, PA.

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Hymn-Melody, "Blest Be The Tie" Today with praise to God, To him our father's God, We meet to own him Lord; We owe a just acclaim; Oh, let us here our hearts uplift, He kindly led us here today, In songs of one accord. His mercies to proclaim. He brought us to this day, Praise to the Lord of love, A day of memories sweet; For all His goodness past Oh, let us here His name adore, And praise give to Him above, With love each other greet. While endless ages last. Report of Committees Election of Trustees Collection of Dues and Report of Treasurer Announcements Hymn-"God Be With You" God be with you till we meet again, Till we meet! Till we meet! By His counsels guide uphold us Till we meet at Jesus' feet; With His sheep securely fold us Till we meet! Till we meet! God be with you till we meet again. God be with you till we meet again. Benediction

1730 199 YEARS IN AMERICA 1928 Three Kemmerer brothers came to this country from the Palatinate vicinity. Of these Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, the Pioneer, came from Zweibrucke, Der Pfalz in 1730 and settled near Hecktown, Northampton county, Pa. His son, Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr., was born 1750 and married Elizabeth Kern. They had five sons and five daughters. These are the ancestors of most of the Northampton county Kemmerer descendants. Frederick Kemmerer came from Wurtemberg in 1742 with his brother Henry and settled in Lower Milford, Lehigh county, Pa., where Henry had a son born in 1746 and later moved to Eastern Northampton county. Frederick secured by warrant of 17 August 1742 a tract of 100 acres near Dillingersville. He was assessed 17 pounds in 1762 and was naturalized 11 Aoril, 1763. He was a farmer and carpenter and took up another large tract of land near Emaus in 17 44. Frederick was a charter member of the Dillingersville, Lutheran congregation from 1744 to 1760, when he became a charter member of the Zionsville Lutheran congre­ gation in whose cemetery he is. buried. His wife, Rosina died 2 November, 1804 at the home of her son Henry. They had seven children: Henry Born 4 April, 17 40; Rosina born in 17 44; Frederick born 24 May, 17 46; Jacob settled in Heidelberg township; Christ­ iana was born in 1755; George and John were baptized in 1760. Henry, the first-born, took up a large tract nearly a mile long extending from the first tract near Emaus northwest to the Little Lehigh. This farm was later divided and given to Catherina and to three of the boys. Henry served as a Sergeant and later as a commissioned Ensign in the Revolutionary War. This fact is of great importance.as it entitles all his descendants to membership in the society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Our forefathers had a great ancestry. This association should be perpetuated because we should regard ''this as a trust Providence has committed to our care, and who is so dead to sympathy and affection to kindred and country that would not preserve the record of his ancestors, the place of his birth, the home of his childhood and sacred spot where repose the departed loved ones of the earth.''

OFFICERS: President-Harvey T. Kemmerer, Emaus, Pa. 1st Vice-President-Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. 2nd Vice-President-Stanley W. Kemmerer, Easton, Pa. Secretary-Rev. Morgan A. Peters, Myerstown, Pa. Treasurer-}. J. Reinhard, Emaus, Pa. Historian-Mrs. Thomas J. Foster, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Genealogist, Dr. W. A. Backenstoe, Emaus, Pa. TRUSTEES: Stanley W. Kemmerer, Mrs. Thomas J. Foster, Harvey T. Kemmerer, Rev. Morgan A. Peters, Charles H. Mantz, Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Cleveland Kemmerer Lewis S. Kemmerer, J. J. Reinhard. ' 130 History of the Kemmerer Family

THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND A THRIFTY FAMILY By E. w. KEMMERER PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE IN PRINCETON UNIVERSITY.

Waldheim Park, 15 September, 1920. It is a great pleasure to meet so many Kemmerers. I never before realized there were so many. Since I moved away from the City of Scran­ ton when I was a boy of fourteen I have visited a great many places, having made a trip around the world, and having travelled extensively on this continent and in Europe; but never until today have I met a single person by the name of Kemmerer aside from my own relatives. Having heard that the original American home of the Kemmerer family was in this neighborhood, my curiosity last evening led me to turn to the business directory of Allentown in order to see how many Kemmerers there were here. I expected to find a dozen or so; but found to my aston­ ishment 103 Kemmerers mentioned in the Directory, and this figure covers only Allentown itself and is largely if not entirely limited to adults. They tell me that the country round about here is full of Kemmerers, and that Kemmerers usually have good sized families. Before taking up· the subject upon which I am to talk today, I want to say a word in regard to the origin of the Kemmerer name, although I do so with hesitation for I am not a philologist. The word "Kemmerer" comes from an early Greek word "kamara", which means a vault or vaulted. chamber, and that Greek word apparently come from an old Aryan root "kam", which means "to bend". I suppose the significance of this origin of the word "Kemmerer"is that "Kemmerers" may be bent but are never broke. We have the same root word in the Latin ''camera" which means a chamber, and from which we derive the identical word in English "camera". From the Latin, apparently through the French, the German word "Kammer", meaning a room or a chamber developed. The person who took care of the room was the "Kammerherr". The most important rooms in the kingdom was the king's counting room, or treasury, where the money chest was kept. These "Kammerherr"par excellence in time came to be the one who took care of this royal treasury. "Kammerherr" developed into "Kammerer" which has been anglicized in our names "Kemmerer" and "Kammerer". In English the word "Chamberlin" has developed from the same origin and has essentially the same significance. The word "Kemmerer" therefore, you will see a word of nobility, having a distinctly financial significance. Perhaps the financial origin of the name will justify the selection of the financial subjects upon which I am to speak to you today. The etymology of the word "Kemmerer" suggests that the Kemmerer family is not only a financial family but is also a family of good fellowship. The root word "Kamara" has developed into some of the most intimate of our social turns. The words "comrade" and "chum" come from this source. In their origin they mean "room-mates". I am glad to add that the word "chump" had no connection whatever in its origin with the word ''Kemmerer''. I come now to my subject "The High Cost of Living and a Thrifty Family". The Kemmerer family is a thrifty family. It could hardly be otherwise with such a history and such traditions as it has. I do not History of the Kemmerer F arr1ily 131 mean ''thrifty'' in the sense of the term used by a Scotchman I heard of a short time ago, who said that he never enjoyed smoking his pipe because when he used his own tobacco, he didn't enjoy it for he was continually thinking of how much it cost, and when a friend gave him tobacco he filled his pipe so full that it wouldn't draw. I need not tell you that since the outbreak of the European War this country has ex­ perienced a great increase in the cost of living. Since 1913 wholesale prices in this country have been increased on an average about 169 per cent, retail prices of food about 119 per cent. and the cost of living in general including house rent, clothing, food, furniture and the like has increased over 100 per cent. The government some time ago made an investi­ gation of the prices of goods used in a typical laboring man's family. They based their conclusions on an investigation of a study of 12,000 families in 90 different cities. This investigation showed that the average cost of living a few months ago was almost exactly 100 per cent higher than in 1914. Stated in another way if you call the dollar of 1914 a 100 per cent dollar in its purchasing power, the dollar of today would be less than a 50 per cent dollar. This great increase in prices has resulted from a number of causes, the principal of which has been currency and bank credit inflation. By this I mean we have increased our money and our deposits that circulate through the bank checks to a much greater extent during the last four or five years than we have increased the physical amount of busi­ ness to be done, namely the number of tons, bushels, pounds, gallons, etc., produced. If the supply of money and of circulating bank credit incerases more rapidly than the supply of goods to be exchanged, prices rise. This is nothing more than the fundamental law of demand and supply applied to goods and the money. You all know that if a country should pum1;> into its circulation great quantities of paper money, as we did during the days of the Civil War, that paper money would rapidly depreciate in value and prices would correspondingly rise. The same result follows when we bring into this country great ~uimtities of gold from Europe, and use that gold as reserve for a tremendous expansion of our paper 1noney circulation, and of our bank deposits that are payable through checks. Money becomt;s very plentiful as compared with goods, and therefore becomes cheap; in other words prices rise and rise rapidly. Studies I have recently made show that from 1914 to 1919 the physical volume of business done in this country increased about 10 per cent, the amount of money in circulation about 71 per cent, and the amount of bank de­ posits payable by checks about 121 per cent. In this country we do about 80 to 85 per cent of our busine~\s by means of bank checks. This great expansion of our currency was due largely to the; financing of the war through the flotation of billions of dollars of the gov­ ernment bonds, a large part of which were purchased by the public through funds they borrowed of the banks, by pledging the bonds as collaterals for the loans. The banks turned this money over to the government for the purchase of supplies and they in turn borrowed from the federal reserve banks. The federal reserve banks issued more and more federal reserve notes, and expanded their deposits to a rapidly increasing degree by means of loans. Here however we are not so much concerned with the reasons for the rise in the cost of living as we are with the question of what is a thrifty family to do about it. Before I make any suggestions along this line however, I wish to point out one other fact of impor­ tance. That is, while the cost of living has been rising, interest rates also have been rising. The great destruction of capital during the w~r naturally increased interest rates. An interest rate is fundamentally a rental orice for capital. The destruction of capital on a large scale at a time when the world's needs for capital were exceptionally urgent cause a great advance in interest rates. Some United States government securities are now yielding as high as 6 per cent, and European securities are being sold at rates as high as 7, 8 and 9 per cent, although they are backed by the strongest governments in Europe. Interest rates then are much higher today than they were in 1914. As the work of reconstruction advances and as the world's depleted capital equip­ ment is again built up and restored to its pre-war standard, interest rates will probably fall. I think it is a safe prophecy that interest rates will be much lower in the future than they are at the present time. As business improves and as our capital equipment is built up and our economic productivity increases, as Europe recuperates and draws back from us her fair share of the world's gold supply, as our public debt is reduced and our inflated currency deflated, we may reasonably expect prices to fall-not to their pre-war level but a substantial dis­ tance in that direction. In other words there is a strong prospect that the dollar of the future will be a dollar of much greater purchasing power than the dollar of today. Here then are the two most fundamental facts in the present financial situation. Capital today is scarce and dear, a fact that finds expression in abnormally high interest 132 History of the Kemmerer Family rates. Capital is likely to be more plentiful and therefore cheaper in the future. Interest rates will fall, and the prices of high grade bonds will rise. Money today is cheap as ex­ pressed in its abnormally low purchasing power over commodities. It is likely soon to be dearer, in other words commodity prices will fall. What should a thrifty family like the Kemmerer family do about it? How can we exploit this situation and prospect? An optomist has been defined as a man who when handed a lemon makes lemonade out of it. How can we make lemonade out of high cost of living lemon the world war has handed to us? Since the dollar is cheap today, as shown in the fact that prices and wages are high, we are getting more dollars today than ever before. · Of most things the dollar of today will buy less than half what it would before the war. But for one purpose the dollar of today is as good as was the dollar of 1914. That purpose is to pay old debts with. No matter when your debts were contracted, if they are now due you can pay them as well with the cheap dollar of today as you could have paid them with the dearer dollars of earlier years. My first suggestion then is the very common­ place one that you pay your debts now with these cheap dollars before they get dear. In other words, pay your debts while prices and wages are high, and while the goods you have to sell give you large returns in dollars. From the fact that interest rates are now abnormally high and likely soon to decline, the conclusion follows that the present is a very poor time for borrowing money. Do not capitalize these high interest rates. Do not borrow mone) today having a low purchas­ ing power and calling for high interest rates, thereby assuming an obligation to pay back in the near future dollars of greater purchasing power at times when the interest rate will be lower. If you borrow today you borrow 50 per cent dollars in purchasing power as compared with the dollars of a few years ago, and you may have to pay back your debts in 70 per cent. or 80 per cent dollars. Now is no time to borrow unless the reasons for your borrowing are very urgent. Above all it is not a time to borrow for the purposes of building and of making other permanent improvements. Men who borrow today for such permanent improvements are likely to rue it in the future. After paying up your debts invest every dollar you can save in high grade, long-time securities. There are none better than United States government bonds. You will thus invest cheap dollars at high rates of interest, in obligations that will return to you dollars of increasing purchasing power in the future, obligations that will yield you high rates of interest long after the market rate of interest in this country has declined. At this point however let me give ) ou a warning. The country is full of all sorts of "get-rich-quick" offerings at the present time. The public is being swindled in a whole­ sale way by unscrupulous concerns. It is simply astonishing the number of ueople who have been induced to sell their Liberty bonds and invest the proceeds of them in worthless or comparatively worthless securities. Buy only the best and do not buy without consult­ ing carefully the proposition that is put before you and without consulting your banker about the investment. Finally now is the time of all times to work. It is superfluous to mention the needs of hard work to a thrifty hard-working family like the Kemmerer family. But hard work never before counted more than it does today. There has been a tremendous destruction of property throughout the world during the past four or five years. The period of recon­ struction is here, and the world certainly needs hard work as it never needed it before. It is rewarding hard work by unusual compensations. In these ways a far-sighted thrifty family, like the Kemmerer family, instead of be­ coming a slave to the high cost of living will make the high cost of living its servant. It will exploit the high cost of living as a ready means of paying off burdensome debts, and of accumulating wealth for the future. Conditions are unusually favorable, the oppor­ tunities are exceptional. A family with the heritage and traditions of the Kemmerer family should be among the first to take advantage of them.

THE COURT HOUSE RECORDS OF THE ORIGINAL KEMMERER HOMESTEAD OF DILLINGERSVILLE Frederick Kemmerer received by warrant 150 acres plus 6% for roads dated 17 August 1742. Sold to Peter Long 27 June 1762. Bequeathed 2 November 1775 to his son Francis Long on his reaching the age of one and twenty years. Francis Long by article of agreement dated 5 December 1790, granted and conveyed one-half of the above tract of land to his brother Peter. Francis and Peter by deed 9 April 1794, sold to History of the Kemmerer Family 133

Abraham Schantz as appears recorded in the records of the State of Penn­ sylvania at Harrisburg, Patent Book No. 29, page 299 for the sum of 450 pounds sterling lawful money of Penn. in gold and silver coin the property being therein named as Meadville. Sold to Christian and John Schantz. John Schantz willed the property to Christian Schantz at a fixed price, which Christian refused to pay, whereupon petition (partition) proceedings were instituted and the property divided, half going to Christian and the other half to Reading Schantz. The Christian Schantz estate which comprised the original homestead was sold on February 15, 1906 to John S. Schantz. John sold to Sarah Hartzel and she sold it to Joseph Hoanzel who sold it to Marcus H. Bickert, who sold it to Howard S. Koch. He in turn sold it to Angelo Annoni in 1914 who sold it to the Guarantee Title and Real Estate Co. This bank sold it in 1921 to Zachary Hutzaylluk.

In the Court of IN RE: KEMMERER FAMILY ASSOCIATION Common Pleas of Lehigh County. OF AMERICA No. 164, June Term, 1922. To The Honorable the Judges of said Court:- Be it known that the subscribers having associated themselves to­ gether for the purpose herein set forth, and being desirous of becoming in­ corporated agreeably to the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act To Provide For The Incorporation and Regulation of Certain Corporations," approved the twenty-ninth day of April, A. D., one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four (1874), and its supplements, do hereby declare, set forth and certify that the following are the purposes, objects, articles and conditions of their said Association, for and upon and on account of which they desire to become incorporated:- 1. The name of the Corporation shall be "The Kemmerer Family Association of America." 2. The purpose for which the corporation is formed is the investagi­ tion, collection, preservation and restoration of matters, traditions, records and property of historical family interest and associated with the pro­ genitors of the Kemmerer Family in America. 3. The place where the business of the said corpox a tion is to be trans- acted is Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. 4. The corporation is to exist perpetually. 5. The names and residences of the subscribers are as follows:­ DR. M. J. BACKENSTOE, Emaus, Lehigh County, Pa. MRS. THOMAS J. FOSTER, 422 Perry Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. ALBERT H. KEMMERER, 125 W. Luray St., Germantown, Phila- delphia, Pa. MARCUS J. KEMMERER, Emaus, Lehigh County, Penna. THOMAS K. LEIDY, Reading. 6. Said corporation is to have no capital stock. 7. The said corporation is to be managed by a Board of Trustees, consisting of nine members, who shall be elected for the term of one (1) year, and the names and residences of those chosen for the first year are as follows:- 134 History of the Kemmerer Family

MARCUS J. KEMMERER, Emaus, Lehigh County, Penna. MRS. THOMAS J. FOSTER, 422 Perry Bldg., Phila., Pa. HARVEY T. KEMMERER, Emaus, Lehigh County, Penna. THOMAS K. LEIDY, 620 Washington St., Reading, Pa. ALBERT A. KEMMERER, Bath, Pa. REV. GEORGE P. STEM, Northampton, Pa. REV. MORGAN A. PETERS, Allentown, Pa. OLIVER P. KNAUSS, Macungie, Pa. DR. M. J. BACKENSTOE, Emaus, Lehigh County, Pa. 8. The corporation shall have power to regulate the admission of members and their dismissal, the causes which may justify the latter, and the manner of effecting the same, the mode and manner in which the prop­ erty of the corporation shall be divided and appropriated in the case of the dissolution of the said corporation, or the winding up of its affairs, and any member who shall have been dismissed, and shall have been reinstated, shall forfeit all right which he may have to any of the property, real or per­ sonal, of said corporation. 9. The said corporation shall have the power to make and enforce By-Laws for its regulation, maintenance and the conduct of its affairs, by and under which the members of said corporation shall be bound. 10. The yearly income of the said corporation, other than that derived from real estate, will not exceed the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars. WITNESS our hands and seals the 17th day of May, A. D., 1922. (Signed) DR. M. J. BACKENSTOE (Seal) '' ALBERT H. KEMMERER (Seal) " MRS. BLANDINA H. FOSTER (Seal) " MARCUS J. KEMMERER (Seal) " THOMAS K. LEIDY (Seal)

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF BERKS. Before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for the County of Lehigh, residing at Allentown, Pa., personally appeared Dr. M. J. Backen­ stoe, Marcus J. Kemmerer, and Thomas K. Leidy, thre·e of the above subscribers to the above and foregoing certificate of incorporation of the Kemmerer Family Association of America, and in due form of law acknow­ ledged the same to be their act and deed. WITNESS my hand and Notarial seal this 17th day of May, A. D., 1922. (Signed) HENRIETTA B. KECK, (SEAL) Notary Public.

DECREE AND NOW, to wit., this 3rd day of July, A. D., 1922, the within Charter and Certificate of Incorporation, having been presented to me, a Law Judge of said County, accompanied by due proof of publication of the notice of this application, as required by the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided, and as required by the Rules of this Court, I History of the Kemmerer Family 135 certify that I have examined and perused the said writing, and have found the same to be in proper form and within the purposes named in the first class specified in Section Second of the Act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to Provide for the Incorporation and Regulation of Certain Corporations", approved April 29th, 1874, and the supplements thereto, and the same appearing to be lawful, not injurious to the community, I do hereby, on motion of Edwin K. Kline and Thomas K. Leidy, Esqs., on behalf of the petitioners, order and direct that the said Charter of "The Kemmerer Family Associatoin of America" aforesaid, be and the same is hereby approved, and that upon the recording of the same and of this order, the subscribers thereto and their associates shall be a corporation by the name of ''The Kemmerer Family Association of America" for the purpose and upon the terms therein stated. BY THE COURT: (Signed) CLINTON A. GROMAN, President Judge.

PALATINE IMMIGRANTS Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series Vol. XVII. Came in ship Harle of London, Ralph Harle, Master, from Rotterdam, Qualified 1 September 1736. Johann Ludwig Kammerer, Ludwick Kem­ merer, age 21. Came in ship Janet, Capt. William Cunningham, from Rotterdam. Qualified 7 October 1751. Jacob Kammerer. Came in ship Duke of Wirtemberg, Capt. Montpelier, from Rotter­ dam. Qualified 16 October 1751. Dieterich Kammerer, Peter Kammerer, Christian Kammerer. Came in ship Halifax, Capt. Thomas Coatman, from Rotterdam. Qualified 22 September 1752. Frederick Kammerer. Came in ship Edinburgh, James Russel, Master, from Rotterdam. Qualified 30 September 17 54. Johannes Kemmerer. Came in ship Richmond, Capt. Chas. Y ounghusband, from Rotter­ dam. Qualified 20 October 1764. Niche! Kamerer. Came in ship Minerva, Thomas Arnot, Master, from Rotterdam. Qualified 1 October 1770. Johann George Kammerer.

HEADS OF FAMILIES-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA First United States Census, 1790. PENN TOWNSHIP:-Bakestraw, Joseph. FORCKS TOWNSHIP:-Cummerer, Nicholas. Three males and two females. SALISBURY TOWNSHIP:-Kemerer, Henry. Six males and three females in the family. UPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIP:-Kemerer, Frederick. Three males and two fem ales in the family. 136 History of the Kemmerer Family

BURIAL RECORDS TAKEN FROM ZION LUTHERAN CEME­ TERY RECORD OF ZIONSVILLE, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1903. Kemrer, Johannes Born, Nov. 8, 1794 Died, Oct. 14, 1806 Kemerer, Christian Mrs. Born, May 5, 1796 Died, Mar. 11, 1866 Kemmerer, Solomon Mrs. Born, Nov. 6, 1819 Died, Nov. 29, 1883 Kemmerer, Solomon Born, Oct. 14, 1815 Died, Jan. 7, 1864 Kemmerer, Martin Born, Nov. 15, 1780 Died, Mar. 17, 1854 Kemmerer, Maria Dorothea Mrs. Born, Jan. 16, 1782 Died, June 30, 1841 Kemmerer, John Born, Aug. 27, 1818 Died, May 27, 1863 Kemmerer, George Born, Dec. 1, 17 52 Died, Oct. 13, 1838 Kemmerer, Magdalena Born,Sept. 17, 1767 Died, Jan. 11, 1838 Kemmerer, Henry Born, Mar. 8, 1796 Died, Nov. 15, 1872 Kemmerer, Daniel W. Born, July 20, 1821 Died, Aug. 19, 1886

JERUSALEM LUTHERAN AND REFORMED BURIAL RECORD Western Salisbury, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, 1906. Kemmerer, George Sr. Born, Nov. 24, 1767 Died, Feb. 4, 1851 Kemmerer, Maria S. Born, Nov. 8, 1774 Died, June 11, 1857 Kemmerer, Harvey S. Born, June 19, 1877 Died, Feb. 10, 1881 Kemmerer, Quina M. Born, Jan. 10, 1876 Died, July 14, 1876 Kemmerer, Elizabeth Born, Nov. 5, 1822 Died, Sept. 2, 1862 Kemmerer, Anna M. Born, Nov. 6, 1805 Died, Oct. 8, 1864 Kemmerer, Solomon Born, Feb. 4, 1802 Died, Nov. 5, 1890 Kemmerer, Elizabeth Born, April 18, 1863 Died, Feb. 9, 1870 Kemmerer, Christiana Born, Sept. 7, 1783 Died, Nov. 11, 1867 Kemmerer, Hannah S. M. Born, May 8, 1846 Died, April 12, 1872 Kemmerer, Alice J. Born, Nov. 12, 1879 Died, Nov. 21, 1905 Kemmerer,Maryann Born, Mar. 10, 1862 Died, Nov. 4, 1862 Kemmerer, Charles R. Born, June 18, 1890 Died, Aug. 3, 1890 Kemmerer, Sarah Born, Sept. 26, 1826 Died, Feb. 8, 1898 Kemmerer, Daniel B. Born, Oct. 12, 1837 Died, Oct. 11, 1869 Kemmerer, Reuben H. Born, Oct. 24, 1828 Died, Sept. 29, 1895 Kemmerer, Anna M. Born, Mar. 29, 1823 Died, Aug. 6, 1897 Kemmerer, Daniel Born, Apr. 10, 1861 Died, Nov. 10, 1889 Kemmerer, Clarence J. Born, Nov. 18, 1887 Died, Feb. 10, 1890 Kemmerer, Ephraim Born, Oct. 13, 1830 Died, Jan. 1 7, 1898 Kemmerer, John Born, Jan. 30, 1800 Died, Feb. 10, 1871 Kemmerer, Elovisa Born, Mar. 15, 1803 Died, April 6, 1891 Kemmerer, Infant Born, Feb. 16, 1897 Kemmerer, George W. Born, June 22, 1877 Died, April 23, 1882 Kemmerer, Sarah C. D. Born, Sept. 9, 1880 Died, April 21, 1882 Kemmerer, Chas. F. Born, June 15, 1890 Died, Mar. 25, 1894 Kemmerer, Gordon Born, Sept. 27, 1892 Died, April 21, 1895 Kemmerer, Anna M. Born, Nov. 4, 1839 Died, May 23, 1877 Kemmerer, Sarah E. Born, Nov. 2, 1863 Died, Aug. 20, 1864 Kemmerer, Alesta J. Born, Sept.26, 1861 Died, Mar. 2, 1878 Kemmerer, Naomi Born, Aug. 15, 1860 Died, June 30, 1862 REV. M.A. PETERS

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Kemmerer, Morris W. Born, May 17, 1861 Died, Nov. 23, 1862 Kemmerer, Ellamanda Born, Mar. 31, 1865 Died, March 9, 1866 Kemmerer, Etmandes Born, Jan. 24, 1827 Died, Dec. 26, 1832 Kemmerer, Eliza Born, Jan. 28, 1822 Died, July 28, 1846 Kemmerer, Lydia Born, Oct. 5, 1801 Died, Dec. 22, 1866 Kemmerer, Henry B. Born, Mar. 28, 1801 Died, Jan. 12, 1868 Kemmerer, Johannes Born, Nov. 24, 1765 Died, Feb. 21, 1851 Kemmerer, Magdalena Born, Nov. 25, 1772 Died, April 14, 1844 Kemmerer, George Wash'ton Born, Nov. 25, 1850 Died, Jan. 5, 1851 Kemmerer, Henrich Born, April 5, 1812 Died, May 6, 1830 Kemmerer, Jacob Born, Jan. 7, 1801 Died, Jan.-, 1816 Ke1nmerer, Carl Born, Dec. 7, 1794 Died, Feb. 10, 1815 Kemmerer, Henrich Born, April 4, 17 40 Died, Oct. 10, 1801 Kemmerer, Anna M. Born, Dec. 25, 17 3 7 Died, Mar. 11, 1820 Kemmerer, Hannah M. Born, Oct. 3, 1800 Died, April 4, 1812 Kemmerer, Henrich Born, Aug. 8, 1795 Died,Sept. 19, 1878 Kemmerer, Saloma Born, Sept. 17, 1804 Died, May 13, 1855 Kemmerer Rebecca L. Born, Mar. 30, 1841 Died, May 5, 1845 Kemmerer, Jonathan Born, May 1, 1836 Died, Mar. 29, 1845 Kemmerer, Henrich Born, Oct. 23, 1774 Died, Dec. 27, 1856 Kemmerer, Magdalena Born, Sept. 1, 1780 Died, April 16, 1845 Kemmerer, Martin Born, April 2, 1849 Died, June 14, 1849 Kemmerer, Jacob Born, July, 1, 1813 Died, Aug. 13, 1833 Kemmerer, Louisa S. Born, May 31, 1854 Died, April 4, 1855 Kemmerer, daughter of Reuben Kemmerer, N. Born, Feb. 16, 1856 Died, Aug. 21, 1858 Kemmerer, Emanuel Born, Jan. 12, 1854 Died, Aug. 26, 1858 Kemmerer, A. Kemmerer, Magdalena Born, April 7, 1786 Died, April 22, 1856 Kemmerer, John G. Born, Aug. 26, 1793 Died, Dec. 26, 1861 Kemmerer, Elizabeth Born, Dec. 7, 1795 Died, Mar. 15, 1876 Kemmerer, Helena Born, Mar. 8, 1842 Died, Aug. 13, 1886 Kemmerer, Florence V. Born July 10, 1906 Died July 29, 1906 Kemmerer, Dr. William H. Died, Oct. 7, 1866 Kemmerer, Ellen Born, Dec. 20, 1858 Died,Jan. 15, 1878 Kemmerer, Edmund H. Born, May 7, 1876 Died, July 11, 1877 Kemmerer, Esther E. Born,Sept. 29, 1895 Died, Jan 17, 1898 Kemmerer, Stella M. S. Born, Aug. 8, 1876 Died, Mar. 31, 1887 Kemmerer, Milton R. Died,Jan.30, 1891 Kemmerer, Charles W. Born, Dec. 24, 1821 Died, May 22, 1901 Kemmerer, Stanley B. Born, Apr. 8, 1897 Died, Dec. 2, 1901 Kemmerer, Viola M. Died, May 16, 1903 Kemmerer, Wilson Died, April 1, 1902 Kemmerer, State Born, Nov. 18, 1901 Died, Nov. 18,1903 Kemmerer, Martha E. Born, Mar 14, 1898 Died, Sept, 2 7. 1900 Kemmerer, Abraham J. Born Feb. 18, 1834 Died Sept. 26, 1902 Kemmerer, John Born, July 14, 1780 Died, Aug. 29, 1863 Kemmerer, Francis Born,Jan. 30, 1833 Died, Mar. 9, 1907 Kemmerer, Malara Born, Oct. 15, 1830 Died, Feb. 23, 1908 Kemmerer, Oliver M. Born, Dec. 26, 1852 Died, Dec. 3, 1908 Kemmerer, Homer Born,Sept. 10, 1868 Died, Sept. 18, 1909 138 History of the Kemmerer Family

Kemmerer, Minnie Born, Mar. 6, 1895 Died, Feb. 6, 1910 Kemmerer, Russell C. Born, Oct. 11, 1905 Died, Aug. 10, 1910 Kemmerer, Marie Troxel Born, Oct. 6, 1803 Died, Mar. 7, 1838 Kemmerer, Jacob Born, Jan. 5, 1803 Died, Jan. 18, 1838 s. of Joseph and Magdalene. Buried in the Jordan Reformed Church Cemetery.

QUOTATIONS COPIED OUT OF THE LAUFER HISTORY. The Westmoreland Journal, Jeannette, Pennsylvania. 1906. Page 71, paragraph (13) Mary C. Waugman, youngest in the family of Catherine, daughter of John Sr., son of Christian, the Pioneer, was b. 10 Sept. 1865. M. 22 Nov. 1888 Edward D. Kemerer of Harrison C. Pa. Died 31 October 1905. Nine children:-Charles W. Kemerer, b. 10 April 1889. Elizabeth M. Kem­ erer, b. 27 Oct. 1890; Simon E. Kemerer, b. 12 May 1892; Amanda B. Kemerer, b. 15 Jan. 1894; Catherine E. Kemerer, b. 17 Sept. 1895; Mabel G. Kemerer, b. 12 April 1897; Mary D.· Kemerer, b. June 6 1901, and Francis Edward Kemerer, b. 23 March 1903.

Page 90 and 91, par. (D) foot of page:- Sarah Lauffer, born 29 January 1829. Married 19 December 1850 to Josiah Kemmerer; interred in Hill's Cemetery. Lydia Lauffer, born 27 July 1831; married August 1861 to Jacob W. Kemmerer; died 24 December 1893; interred in Hill's Cemetery.

Page 119 Family of Sarah E. Lauffer, d. of Peter Laufer, s. of John, s. of Henry, s. of Christian Lauffer, the Pioneer. She was born 5 April 1859; married 27 June 1878 to Reuben H. Kemmerer.Residence: S. Greensburg, Pa. Issue:-William L. Kemerer, b. 6 Oct. 1878; m. 3 July 1901 Lizzie Steiner; residence: Greensburg, Pa. Issue:-Olive Beatrice, b. 19 June, 1902. Henry Z. L. Kemerer, b. 8 May 1880; d. 22 Nov. 1886, interred Hill's Cemetery. Charles C. Kemerer, b. 9 Oct. 1882; d. 28 Oct. 1891; buried Hill's Cemetery. Minnie F. Kemerer, b. 27 Dec. 1884; d. 9 Dec. 1891; buried Hill's Cemetery. Flora D. Kemerer, b. 27 Dec. 1887; m. 28 June 1905, to James W. Keltz, of South Greensburg, Pa. Family of Lizzie J. Lauffer, d. of Peter, s. of John, as above, etc.; b. 2 Jan. 1864; m. 18 January 1883 to William H. Kemerer, who was b. 2 March 1853; residence:New Stanton, Pa.

Page 124. Family of Sarah Lauffer d. of John, s. of Henry, s. of Christian, the Pioneer; b. 29 January 1829; m. 19 Dec. 1850 to Josiah Kemerer, b. 10 Sept. 1823. Issue:- lsrael S. Kemerer, b. 30 Sept. 1851; m. Residence: Export, Pa. David S. K.-b. 10 Nov. 1854, m. 20 Nov. 1879 Mary C. Stout, resi­ dence: Export, Pa. History of the Kemmerer Family 139

Caroline R., b. 28 Feb. 1858 m. 12 Oct. 1880 to Samuel Sadler of Ex­ port, Pa. Angoline, b. 28 Feb. 1858; m. 28 Feb. 1884, William Hutton. Sarah E., b. 20 Sept. 1865; m. 16 Mar. 1887, Morrison J. Bush. Family of Israel G. Kemerer, s. of Sarah Lauffer Kemmerer, above; b. 30 Sept. 1851; m. 21 De,. 1882 Hettie M. Carr. Issue:- Rosey Ethel May, b. 4 Feb. 1885; address :-Pitcairn, Pa. Josiah Charles Rowlan Kemerer, b. 21 Dec. 1887; of Export, Pa. Clyde Kemmerer, b. 9 May 1893: of Export, Pa. Maggie Kemmerer, b. 12 June 1896, of Export, Pa. Family of David S. Kemerer, s. of Sarah Lauffer Kemerer (above), page 125; b. 10 Nov. 1854; m.20 Nov. 1879 Mary C. Stout of Export, Pa. Issue:- Nevin R. Kemerer, b. 6. Mar. 1881; m. 29 April 1903 Mary Watson of Export, Pa. Lillie Pearl, b. 7 May 1883; m. 16 Mar. 1905 Edward Lutz, Stewart Station. Essie S. A. Kemmerer, b. 2 April 1885. John M. Kemmerer, b. 3 February 188 7. Cloy M., b. 4 May 1890. Nellie S., b. 19 Sept. 1893. Floyd J. B., b. Feb. 1896. Duncan M., b. 23 June 1898. Lourie L., b. 3 Sept. 1900. Infant, not named, 29 June 1905. Family of Caroline R. Kemerer, d. of Sarah Lauffer Kemerer, (above); b. 28 Feb. 1858; m. 12 Oct. 1880 Samuel J. Sadler, b. 20 July 1856. Issue:­ Eva Duella Sadler, b. 19 May 1882; d. 2 Sept. 1887. Israel Emenuel, b. 23 April 1886. Harry Snyder, b. 31 August 1893. Family of Angeline Kemerer, d. of Sarah Lauffer Kemmerer, (above); b. 28 Feb. 1884; m. 28 Feb. 1884 William M. Hutton. Issue:­ Effie A. Hutton, b. 1 Dec. 1884, of Delmont, Pa. Anna S., b. 29 Dec. 1885 of Delmont, Pa. Also, Laura K.; Florence E.; Mary C., and Bert E., b. 20 July 1897.

Family of Sarah Elizabeth K., d. of Sarah L. Kemerer (above), b. 20 Sept. 1865; m. 16 March 1887 Morrison J. Bush. Issue:- Park Homer, b. 28 August 1888; Rush Boyd, b. 22 Jan. 1892; Ella Hazel, b. 4 Nov. 1893; Floyd Irwin, b. 8 June 1901, all of Delmont, Pa.

Family of Lydia Lauffer, d. of John, s. of Henry, s. of Christian Lauffer, the Pioneer, b. 27 July 1831; m. August 1861 to Jacob W. Kemerer, who was born 24 July 1832. Lydia died 21 Dec. 1894, age 62 years, 4 months and 27 days. Issue:- Sarah H. Berlin Kemerer, b. 16 Oct. 1858; m. 18 Dec. 1900 Edward J. Klingensmith of Braddock, Pa. 140 History of the Kemmerer Family

Emma Jane Kemerer, b. 21 Oct. 1863 ; m Feb. 1889 Elmer Steel of Manordale, Pa.; and died 10 June 1890. Issue :-One infant child, who died before its mother. Clara ldela, b. 25 May 1867 of Wilkinsburg, Pa. Hacke N. P. Kemerer, b. 21 April 1869 of Turtle Creek, Pa. Malinda Kemerer, b. 9 March 1872 of Wilkinsburg, Pa. Anna M. Kemerer, b. 18 April 1877; d. 16 Jan. 1900, and buried in Hill Cemetery.

Family of Hacke N. P. Kemerer, son of Lydia, b. 21 April 1869,m. 6 March 1901 Gertie M. Watt. Issue:- Ira Edward Kemerer, b. 17 Oct. 1902. Turtle Creek, Pa. Wilber Lawrence Kemerer, b. 20 March 1904.

-THE END- History of the Kemmerer Family 141

KEMMERER ADDRESSES A Acker, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel, R. 5 ...... Kutztown, Pa. Acker, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel, ...... Hynemansville, Pa. Acker, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis, 1113 Tilghman St ...... Allentown, Pa. Acker, Savannah, ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Apple, Rev. Allen S., ...... Northampton, Pa. Amy, Mrs. Ray, ...... Pen Argyl, Pa. Artman, Mr. Edward V ...... Mount Pocono, Pa. B Bachman, Dr. & Mrs. C. A ...... Emaus, Pa. Backenstoe, Dr. & Mrs. M. J ...... Emaus, Pa. Backeristoe, Dr. Gerald ...... Ema us, Pa. Backenstoe Dr. & Mrs. W. A ...... Emaus, Pa. Backenstoe, Esq., Miers S., 2224 Ave. P ½ ...... Galveston, Texas Backenstoe, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene S., 1111 Dauphin St...... Philadelphia, Pa. Backenstoe, Mr. & Mrs. Victor C. and Children, Vera M. Esther M. John W., Anna M., 1351 Linden ~t...... Allentown, Pa. Balliet, Mrs. Katherine, 908 Walnut St...... Allentown, Pa. Bauder, Mr. & Mrs. Howard ...... Springtown, Pa. Bauder, Mr. Samt1el ...... Freemansburg, Pa. Beisel, Mrs. Frank ...... Intervilla, Pa. Bergenstock, Mr. & Mrs. Morris ...... Limeport, Pa. Bergenstock, Mrs. Susan ...... Emaus, Pa. Bergstresser, Rev. C. S., 1515 W. Lynn St...... Shamokin, Pa. Berkemeyer, Mr. & Mr5. Harry A ...... Pennsburg, Pa. Blank, Mrs. John ...... Mountainville, Pa. Bloch, Miss Hattie, 221 N. 16th St...... Allentown, Pa. Blose, Mr. & Mrs. Aaron, and Howard and Naomi, R. 1 ...... Germansville, Pa. Boger, Mrs. A. D ...... Northampton, Pa. Bogert, Mrs. Clinton ...... Emaus, Pa. Bogert, Mrs. John B. F ...... Emaus, Pa. Borneman, Mr. & Mrs.Wm. W., R. 1...... Alburtis, Pa. Bortz, Mrs. John ...... Sunneytown; Pa. Boyer, Mr. & Mrs. Percival ...... Emaus, Pa. Brandle, Mrs. Thomas ...... Greenlane, Pa. Brensinger, Mr. & Mrs. Charles ...... Emaus, Pa. Brey, Mr. & Mrs. John ...... Sunneytown, Pa. Burnam, Mr. & Mrs. Henry ...... St. Paul, Minn. Butz, Miss Carrie ...... Mickley's, Pa. Butz, Dr. J. Treichler ...... Allentown, Pa. Butz, Mr. Victor S ...... Coplay, Pa. Butz, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson ...... Mickley's, Pa. C Carl, Mr. & Mrs. G. M ...... Schwenksville, Pa. Carl, Elmer ...... Schwenksville, Pa. Clause, Oliver, 449 Lehigh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Clymer, Mrs. John, South Sixth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Croll, Mrs. Luther ...... Reading, Pa. D Dannis, Mrs. Theodore ...... Bangor, Pa. Dennis, Allen H ...... Bangor, Pa. Davison, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin, R. D. No. 2 ...... Coopersburg, Pa. De Groot, Mr. & Mrs. James ...... Allentown, Pa. Diefenderfer, Mr. & Mrs. L. A., 133 So. Church Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Dietz, Mr. & Mrs. Elwood ...... Coopersburg, Pa. Dietz, Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel, R. D. No. 2...... Coopersburg, Pa. Dietz, Mrs. Ulelah ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Dougherty, Mrs. Preston ...... Catasauqua, Pa. 142 History of the Kemmerer Family

Downs, Dr. James T., Jr., 612 South-Western Life Building ...... Dallas, Texas Druckenmiller, Mr. & Mrs. Walter ...... Emaus, Pa. Dubbs, Rev., Christian Street ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. E Edinger, I. W., R. D. No. 2 ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Erdman, Mrs. Oliver ...... Steinsburg, Pa. Erich, Alfred J., North Ninth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Erich, Edgar S ...... Allentown, Pa. Erich, Eugene S ...... St. Louis, Mo. Erich, Jesse J.,537 W. 149th Street ...... New York, N. Y. Erich, Martin L ...... F Fable, Mrs. John ...... Snydersville, Pa. Flattery, Mrs. Thomas L., 630 College Ave ...... Wooster, Ohio Flexer, Amelia, 920 Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Flory, Milton, 207 Market Street ...... Bangor, Pa. Flory, Mrs Mary E., 81 North Cortland Street ...... East Stroudsburg, Pa. Fogelman, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar, 742 N. Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Fogelman, Paul, 742 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Follmiller, Arnold C., 43 North Jefferson Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Follmiller, Mrs. Calvin D., 43 North Jefferson Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Follmiller, Wendell C., 43 North Jefferson Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Foster, Mrs. Thomas J ...... Scranton, Pa. Foster, Mr. & Mrs Thomas J., Jr...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Fuge, Mrs. James, 731 William Street ...... Pen Argyl, Pa. G Gangeware, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin ...... Emaus, Pa. Gangeware, Robert W ...... Detroit, Mich. Gangeware, Mrs. William ...... Emaus, Pa. Gerlach, Mrs. E. B., 133 South Penn Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Gross, Mr. & Mrs Harvey ...... Souderton, Pa. H Handwerk, Nathan ...... Saegersville, Pa. Harley, Claude ...... East Greenville, Pa. Harley, Mr. & Mrs Horace ...... Pennsburg, Pa. Hartman, Alvada, 646 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Hartman, Mrs. Emma J ., 646 North Eighth Street ...... A_llentown, Pa. Hartman, Roy 0., 646 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis J...... Long Branch, N. J. Harrington, Mr. & Mrs Fred A ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Held, Annie M., 246 North Third Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Held, Mr. & Mrs. William, 917 North Sixth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Heilbeck, Mrs. Tobias, R. D. No. 1...... Shoemakersville, Pa. Helmbold, W. C ...... Tuscola, Mich. Henninger, Mr. & Mrs. Oliver, 920 Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Henry, W. R ...... Allentown, Pa. Hess, Mrs. Mary ...... Lehighton, Pa. Hester, Mrs. LeRoy, 1080 Drebes Ave ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Hill, Mrs. Elizabeth K. ,Mulberry Street ...... Scranton, Pa. Hinkel, Mrs. Harvey ...... Emaus, Pa. Hiskey, Mrs. Alfred H., 417 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Heller, Mrs.Israel ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Herman, Mrs. Henry, 436 Centre Street ...... Mauch Chunk, Pa. I Iobst, Mr. & Mrs. Robert S ...... Ema us, Pa. J Jarrett, Ames ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Jarrett, Elmer ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Jarrett, Pearl ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Jarrett, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd ...... Trumbauersville, Pa. Jarrett, Mr. & Mrs. Monroe ...... Trumbauersville, Pa. History of the Kemmerer Family 143

K Kaynon, Mrs. Charles F ...... Ocean Grove, N. J. Keck, Mrs. A. C ...... Los Angeles, Calif. Kester, Mrs. Bertha W., 53 Linden Avenue ...... Cherrydale, Va. Kirkcuff, Mrs. George ...... Snydersville, Pa. Kister, Dr. Robert H ...... Lansford, Pa. Kistler, Mr. & Mrs. A. C., 430 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kistler, Dr. & Mrs. E. H ...... Lansford, Pa. Kistler, Lucy M.,430 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kistler, Mrs. Louise Kemmerer ...... Lansford, Pa. Kleckner, Mrs. A. C.,11 North Tenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kline, Earl ...... Emaus, Pa. Kline, Mrs. Edwin ...... Emaus, Pa. Kline, Elmer, 118 North Second Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kline, Howard ...... Mount Carrol, Ill. Kline, Oscar, 725 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Klinger, J. A., R. D. No. 7 ...... Allentown, Pa. Klotz, Mrs Elmira, Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Knauss, Mr. 0. P ...... Macungie, Pa. Knecht, Daniel, R. D. No. 1 ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Koehler, Ezra, R. D. No. 3 ...... Easton, Pa. Kraig, Mr. & Mrs. Amil ...... Emaus, Pa. Kramer...... Kramm, Miss Flora ...... California Kemmerer, Nathan, 1508 Curtis Street ...... Berkley, Calif. Kemmerer, Charles ...... Washington, D. C. Kemmerer, Reube~ ...... Napierville, Illinois Kemmerer, Dr. Charles S ...... Davenport, Iowa Kammerer, Mr. & Mrs. Louis, 2324 Longest Ave ...... Louisville, Kentucky Kammerer, Esq., William S., Liberty Ins. Bank, 2nd & Market Sts. Louisville, Kentucky Kemmerer, R. C...... Oakland, Maine Kemmerer, Mrs. Ida ...... Maplewood, Mo. Kemmerer, Mrs. & Mr. Charles ...... Collinswood, N. J. Kemmerer, Mrs. Charles F ...... Ocean Grove, N. J. Kemmerer, Professor E. W ...... Ithaca, N. Y. Kemmerer, Professor E. W ...... Princeton, N. J. Kemmerer, Frank L., 24 N. Main Street ...... Gloversville, N. Y. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Charles W ...... Syracuse, N. Y. Kemmerer, James ...... Buffalo, N, Y. Kemmerer, John L., 143 Liberty Street ...... New York, N. Y. Kemmerer, A. E., 1408 Baldwin Ave ...... Cleveland, Ohio Kemmerer, Prof. Vernon L ...... Mamaroneck, N. Y. Kemmerer, Arthur R. W., .130 South Law Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Asher E., 1337¾ Maple Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Calvin, 425 North Howard Street ...... Allentow.l1, Pa. Kemmerer, Charles A., 102 South Madison Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Charles E., 115 Ridge Avenue ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Charles D., 1542 Liberty Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Charles H., 1337½ Maple Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Caroline Althea, 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Clyde W., U.S. A. C. Sec. 91...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Edgar J., 125 North West Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Elwood C., 1203 Main Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Emma K., 424 Allen Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Florence N., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Ethel, 333 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Frank, 1131 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Herbert C., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Hibbert, 236 South Levan Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Lillie A., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Lucy 901 Hamilton Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Lucy M., 430 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mary E., R. D. No. 2 ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mernie H., 16 Yeakel Court ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Minnie C., 115 Ridge Avenue ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Anna M., 920 Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. 144 History of the Kemmerer Family

Kemmerer, Miss Elloda, 27 North Eleventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa.. Kemmerer, Miss Emma, 218 North Sixteenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Florence M., 115 Ridge Avenue ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Jennie, 234 South Seventeenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Pauline, 1115 Tilghman Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Adam, 936 Hellertown Avenue, ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred, 1525 Turner Street ...... : .... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Allen C., 1017 Chestnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur, and children, ...... Cleora and Raymond, 914 Green St... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred M., 1490 Turner Street ...... : ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. B. Frank, 817 Gordon Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Charles H., 836 Chestnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence A., 309 Allen Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Claude G., 452 Liberty Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel, 1203 Main Street (South Side) ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Ed. B., 217 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel M., R. D. No. 5 ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Frank C., 125 North West Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Frank H., 236 South Levan Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. George, 278 East Hamilton Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey D., 614 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harry H., 424 Allen Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Henry D., 246 No1th Third Street ...... •...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob A., 906 Walnut Street ...•...•...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah, 115 Ridge Avenue ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. John A., 916 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. John A., 1225 Main Street (South Side) ...... •.. Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. J. T., 1115 Tilghman Street...... •.. Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. George H., 156 North Twelfth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus H. and Son, Charles, R. D. No. 5 ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Martin and Son, Martin, Jr., 1545 Turner St...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Morris G., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Morris H. and Sons, Edw. and Solomon 234 South Seventeenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert V., 733 Green Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley B., 458 Washington Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J., 117 North Poplar Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. William A., 029 Gordon Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. William F., 8 North Third Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. William H., 113 North Sixth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. William R., 820 Union Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson B., 1034½ Liberty Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. An~ta M., 234 South Seventeenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Charles B., and Children, Lee A., Ernest N. and Martin R. N., 1217 ¼ Chew Street...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. B. J ., 27 North Eleventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Daisy, 120 North Church Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Edna, 1337 ¼ Maple Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Emma M., 101 South Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. J. B., 828 Jackson ~treet ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Ida T., 123 North Ninth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Mary A., 1017 Chestnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Mildred, 27 North Eleventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Ed., 909 Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. E. S., 819 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Noble N., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Norman N., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Nettie, R., 1337 ½ Maple Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Olivia, 960 Chew Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Russel, 432 North Fifteenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Theodore, 125 North West Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Verna I., 616 St. John Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Ruben ...... Andreas Station, Pa. Kemmerer, James A •...... Ashfield, Pa. SOLOMON KEMMERER's HOMESTEAD

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Kemmerer, James ...... Ashland, Pa. Kemmerer, Solomon ...... Ashland, Pa. Kemmerer, Lewis ...... Ashley, Pa. Kemmerer, Abraham ...... Ashley, Pa. Kemmerer, David ...... Ashley, Pa. Kemmerer, Herman ...... Ashley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Robert ...... Barto, Pa. Kemmerer, Albert J ., and Childred, Irene and Albert, Jr., Main Street Bakery ...... Bath, Pa. Kemmerer, A.G., 28 West Broad Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Allen W., 36 East Goepp Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, C. E., R. D. No. 1, Easton Avenue ...... , ..... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, C. R., 436 West North Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Clarence 0., 1104 Main Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Joseph E., R. D. No. 1...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Claude ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, K. A., 632 Fourth Avenue ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Mary S., 44 West Church Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, M., 710 Pawnee Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Nevin P., 2013 Linden Street ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Thomas C., 243 E. Union Boulevard ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, W. F., 1272 Delaware Avenue ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Reuben, R. D. No. 1 ...... Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Allen, R. D. No. 2 ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred, R. D. No. 2 ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Preston, R. D. No. 2 ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, James ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Thomas ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Cleveland ...... South Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Warren, Sixth Avenue ...... West Bethlehem, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. George C., 729 Third Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Kemmerer, Lewis F ...... Bowman, Pa. Kemmerer, R. S., R. D ...... Bowmanstown, Pa. Kemmerer, James H., 609 Hamertown Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Mary, 419 Walnut Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Kemmerer, Mary Jane, 329 Walnut Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Kemmerer, Allen, Main Street ...... Coopersburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph ...... Coopersburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Hargon, R. D. No. 2 .... : ...... Coopersburg,• Pa. Kemmerer, William, R. D. No. 2 ...... Coopersburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Dr. M. E. McMerion ...... Danielsville, Pa. Kemmerer, Charles, R. D. No. 4 ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Clyde H., 801 South Twenty-third Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Frank R., 126 Park~r Avenue ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Harrison E., 427 South Twentieth Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Harvey G., 114 North Thirteenth Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Ida E., 1300 Northampton Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Minnie V., 54 South Ninth Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Stanley W., 2100 Buttler Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Russel B., R. D. No. 3 ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Van C., 18 North Fourth Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, W. A., 114 Parker Avenue ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Augustus ...... East Greenville, Pa. Kemmerer, Katherine ...... East Greenville, Pa. Kemmerer, Clarence H., and daughters, Harriet and Dorothy 411 North Third Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. E. J ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harry 0 ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey T., 221 North Third Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. and lvlrs. Eugene ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Martin, 221 North Third Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, John F., South Fifth Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. James Peter, North Third Street ...... Ema us, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Howard ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus J ..... , ...... Emaus, Pa. 146 History of the Kemmerer Family

Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Milton R., 563 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Newton, Main Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Niles ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Elsie ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Oliver M ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester G., 233 North Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Paul, 563 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Viola, 221 North Third Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Emma ...... Egypt, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harry W ...... Egypt, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Albert H., 125 W. Luray St ..... ; ...... Germantown, Pa. Kemmerer, Louis, Spring Valley Inn ...... Hellertown, Pa. Kemmerer, Frank ...... Kutztown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis ...... Jordan, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Emma ...... Lansford, Pa. Kemmerer, Arthur T., Heights ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. George H ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Lewis F., ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Thomas C., R. D. No. 5 ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Esther M., 320 Mahoning Street ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, H. S., R. D ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Susie G ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, David ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mahlon ...... Hazleton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Preston ...... Hosensack, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harry ...... Limeport, Pa. Kemmerer, Milton, R. D. No. 3 ...... Lehighton, Pa. Kammerer, Rev. D. S ...... Littletown, Pa. Kemmerer, Louis, ...... Lizzard Creek Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, August, Bucks Tavern ...... Bucks County, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Monroe ...... Greenlane, Pa. Kemmerer, Arthur ...... Harrisburg, Pa. Kemmerer, William W., 230 Centre Street ...... Jamestown, Pa. Kemmerer, Henry F., Snyder Street ...... Mantzville, Pa. Kemmerer, D. B., Snyder Street ...... Mantzville, Pa. Kemmerer, M. S., Packer Hill ...... Mauch Chunk, Pa. Kemmerer, Robert, 127 South E. M. C ...... Mauch Chunk, Pa. Kemmerer, Walter, 735 Centre U. M. C ...... Mauch Chunk, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Alice, Young Building ...... Nazareth, Pa. Kemmerer, Solomon ...... Mahony Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Henry, (near Newhard's Crusher) ...... Mickleys, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert G., R. D. No. 2 ...... New Tripoli, Pa. Kemmerer, George, (No Address) Kemmerer, Mrs. Susie G., (No Address) Kemmerer, Joseph ...... Pa.lmerton, Pa. Kemmerer, J. S., 609 Franklin Avenue ...... Palmerton, Pa. Kemmerer, L. J., 611 Franklin Avenue ...... Palmerton, Pa. Kemmerer, LeRoy J ., 536 Columbia Avenue ...... Packerton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. J. E ...... Kingston, Pa. Kemmerer, Lloyd ...... Pennsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, William B ...... Pennsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Edgar ...... Powder Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Edgar ...... Powder Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Sophia ...... Powder Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. George ...... Powder Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mathew ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Martin L., 4929 North Broad Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Earle, 4929 North Broad Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Claire, 4929 North Broad Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Orin Aquil, 2331 North Sixteenth Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Maud, 2331 North Sixteenth Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Kemmerer, Jeremiah ...... Quakertown, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Ed...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, Harry ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, Louis, R. D ...... Bingen, Pa. rtistory oi the Kemmerer Family 147

Kemmerer, William ...... Sciota, Pa. Kemmerer, Clinton ...... Sellersville, Pa. Kemmerer, A. R ...... Sigmund, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Irwin A., R. D. No. 2 ...... Slatington, Pa. Kemmerer, Beatrice L ...... Slatington, Pa. Kemmerer, Miss Miriam E., R. D. No. 2 ...... Slatington, Pa. Kemerer, Dr. M. E., 731 Main Street ...... Slatington, Pa. Kemmerer, Jeremiah ...... Shellys Basin, Pa. Kemmerer, Mary ...... Shellys Basin, Pa. Kemmerer, W. A ...... Scranton, Pa. Kemmerer, Francis ...... Sellersville, Pa. Kemmerer, Howard ...... Spring Mount, Pa. Kemmerer, Clayton (son of Howard) ...... Spring Mount, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Caroline ...... Sunnytown, Pa. Kemmerer, L. M ...... Spring Valley, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. Thomas ...... South Forks, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. David B ...... Steinsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Frank ...... Steinsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Milton ...... Steinsburg, Pa. Kimmerie, F. F., 762 Main Street ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kimmerle, Frank W., 514 Brown Street ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Frank, R. D. No. 1 ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, George, R. D. No. 2 ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kemmerrer, Frank, R. D ...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kemmer, Allen, R. D. No. 1...... Stroudsburg, Pa. Kemmerer, Allen ...... Stormsville, Pa. Kemmerer, Willis, Franklin Avenue ...... Scranton, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Ed. E ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Frank ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Harry ...... W!lkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, A. J ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Clarence R., 28 John Street ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, E. G., 533 South Franklin Street ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Harvey, 92 Academy Street ...... Wilkes -Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. J., 228 South Hancock Street ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Jacob ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Peter ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Robert ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, William ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Milton, 110 Mead Street ...... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Martin ...... Vera Cruz, Pa. Kemmerer, Floyd, Broadway ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Kemmerer, Mrs. H. Rosa, R. D. No. 1...... Wind Gap, Pa. Kemmerer, J. Edwin, R. D. No. 1 ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Kemmerer, Jerwin,R. D. No. 1 ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Kemmerer, Ambrose ...... Zionsville, Pa. Kemmerer, Tilghman, 101 South Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, V. F., 828 Jackson Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Webster, 517 Lawrence Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Gordon B ...... Emaus, Pa. Kemmerer, Sanfert N., (No Address) Kemmerer, Virginia M., (No Address) Kemmerer, Miss Florence K., Hyde Park ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, E. R., 111 South Sixth Street ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, Mr. & Mrs. Ed ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, Harry ...... Reading, Pa. Kmmerer,John, 2214 Rosemont Avenue, N. W ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, Walter D., 1029 NorthTenth Street ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, William F., 763 North Eighth Street ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmerer, William R., 1022 North Fifth Street ...... Reading, Pa. Kemmer, Dr. E. W., 131 West Broad Street ...... Tamaqua, Pa. Kemmerer, Edwin K., 241 East Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Kemmerer, Edward, South Fourteenth Street ...... Easton, Pa. Kemmerer, Frank ...... Northampton, Pa. Kline, Mrs. Edwin ...... , ...... Emaus, Pa. 148 History of the Kemmerer Family

I{line, Earl, (son of Edwin) ...... Emaus, Pa. Krammes, Mrs. Emma ...... Trexlertown, Pa.

Kostenbader1 Mr. Ed ...... Belfast, Pa. Kostenbader, Mr. Fred, R. D. 3 ...... Nazareth, Pa. Kostenbader, Mrs. Owen, R. D. 3 ...... Nazareth, Pa. Krammes, Anna ...... Trexlertown, Pa. Krammes, Miss Ida ...... Trexlertown, Pa. Kress, Mrs. Amanda, 39 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. L Lauden, Mr. Martin, 4200 Twenty.third Street ...... San Francisco, Cal. Landy, Mrs. Blandine ...... Cincinnati, Ohio Laudenslager, Harry ...... Macungie, Pa. Laudenslager, Mr. & Mrs. M ...... Macungie, Pa. Laudenslager, Mr. & Mrs. Howard ...... Emaus, Pa. Lederer, Mrs. Eugene H., Penn State College ...... Centre County, Pa. Leech, Mr. & Mrs. John, Third Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Leh, Mrs. John Henry, 1318 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Leidy, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K., 526 Washington, Street ...... Reading, Pa. Leidy, Thomas, Jr...... Reading, Pa. Leidy, John...... Reading, Pa. Leidy, Mr. & Mrs. Hiram ...... Souderton, Pa. Leister, Mrs. Laura ...... Coopersburg, Pa. Lerch, Harry ...... Easton, Pa. Lerch, Herbert, Third Street ...... Catasauqua, Pa. Loch, Mrs. Fred ...... ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lansford, Pa. Loch, Russel ...... Lansford, Pa. Locher, Adolph, 910½ North Sixth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Logan, Lois Sylva, 2122 Maple Avenue ...... Evanston, Ill. Logan, Paul, 2137 Maple Avenue ...... Evanston, Ill. Lummis, Mrs. Samuel P ...... Philadelphia, Pa. M Markley, Mrs. E. G., 21 East Second Street ...... Bangor, Pa. Mantz, Mrs. William K., 1621 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Mantz, C.H., 1613 Linden Street ...... ; ...... Allentown, Pa. Mantz, Edgar, Hulda and Mamie L.A., 1621 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Mantz, M. Tillie, 1627 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Marks, Mrs. Clemmentine A...... Emaus, Pa. Marks, Harold Kemmerer ...... Allentown, Pa. McLaughlin, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene ...... Pennsburg, Pa. Miller, A., R. D. No. 1...... · .. Lehighton, Pa. Miller, Mrs. Elsie Kemmerer ...... South Fork, Pa. Miller, Mr. & Mrs. James, 531 North Law Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Miller, Mrs. Mary, 245 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Miller, Mrs. Mary ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Miller, Warren E., 531 North Law Street ...... Allf!ntown, Pa. Morehouse, Mrs. Ruth ...... Greenfield, Ohio Mory, Albert ...... Baltimore, Md. Mosser, Mr. & Mrs. Robert ...... Mountainville, Pa. Moyer, Allen, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Moyer, Earl ...... Emerald, Pa. Moyer, Esther, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Moyer, Eugene, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Moyer, Evangeline, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Moyer, Irene, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Moyer, LeRoy ...... Emerald, Pa. Moyer, Mrs. Charles E ...... Emerald, Pa. Moyer, Mrs. Rebecca ...... St. Louis, Mo. Moyer, Raymond, Quebec Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Mulligan, Georgia, 435 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Munson, Mrs. D. C ...... Mahwah, N. J. 0 Ochs, Mrs. Irene Mae, 190 Liberty Street ...... Painesville, Ohio O'Connel, Mrs. James, 80 South Main Street ...... Ashley, Pa. History of the Kemmerer Family 149

Oswald, Mr. & Mrs. Harry ...... Mickleys, Pa. Ott, Dr. Charles Henry ...... Elmira, N. Y. Ott, Mrs. Edward A., Lenroe Court ...... Ithaca, N. Y. Ott, Mrs. Ida ...... Allentown, Pa. Owens, Mr. Ellis ...... San Francisco, Cal. Owens, Mr. John F ...... Detroit, Mich. p Peters, Rev. Joseph D., 1220 Gordon Street ...... Hoboken, N. J. Peters, Rev. Morgan ...... Myerstown, Pa. Peters, Rev. William ...... Allentown, Pa. Pickering, Mary, 208 North Third Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Potter, Mrs. Emma W ...... Cherrydale, Va. Province, Mr. & Mrs. Harry B., 648 North Sixteenth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. R Rauch, Ella ...... Jordan, Pa. Rehrig, Mrs. Fred, 21 Hatford Street ...... Ashley, Pa. Ritter, Mrs. John ...... Freemansburg, Pa. Reichard, Mr. & Mrs. John, R. D. No. 3 ...... Allentown, Pa. Reichard, A. J., R. D. No. 3 ...... Allentown, Pa. Reichard, Mrs. Laura, R. D. No. 3 ...... Allentown, Pa. Rosenberger, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas ...... Milford Square, Pa. Rosenberger, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene ...... Milford Square, Pa. Riegel, Mr. & Mrs. E. S ...... Emaus, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. J. J ...... Emaus, Pa. Ritter, Mr. & Mrs. Frank M ...... Bath, Pa. Rinn, Mr. & Mrs. Charles, 725 North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Ritter, Jerry M., 941 North Street ...... Reading, Pa. Rauch, Ella ...... Jordan, Pa. Reichard, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin ...... Cetronia, Pa. Reichard, Hattie ...... Mickleys, Pa. Reichard, Ida ...... Mickleys, Pa. Roth, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer ...... Sellersville, Pa. Rehrig, Mrs. Fred, 21 Hartford Street ...... Ashley, Pa. Reinhard, Mrs. Wm...... Ema us, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. Elsworth ...... Allentown, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. Harry ...... Ema us, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus G ...... EmallJ,, Pa. Reinhard, Henry ...... Ema us, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin ...... Emaus, Pa. Reinhard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert ...... Ema us, Pa. Reinhard ,Mr. & Mrs. Elmer ...... Allentown, Pa. Rinn, Mrs. Lillie, North Seventh Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Robinson, Mrs. George F., 5 Liberty Apartments ...... Ashville, N. C. s Shisler, Elizabeth ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Stein, Mrs. H. L ...... Emaus, Pa. Saylor, Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. and Children Lewis E. and Helen 1910 Fourth Street, ...... Altoona, Pa. Scherer, Mrs. Phaon and Children Allen and Russel...... Emerald, Pa. Schaffer, Mrs. Anna, 118 Penn Street ...... Reading, Pa. Stichler, Mr. & Mrs. F. A. and Children Irene, Ruth and Russel, 709 Haws Avenue, ...... Norristown, Pa. Sechrist, Verna, 833 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Anna, 833 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Ralph 833 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Mr. & Mrs. William H. 833 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Harold, 833 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Byron, 531 Lumber Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Schmoyer, Mrs. Oliver ...... Macungie, Pa. Schuler, Mrs. John ...... Winsor, Pa. Schmid, Mr. & Mrs. C. Jacob, R. D. No. 6 ...... Allentown, Pa. Schmid, Charles H. B., R. D. No. 6 ...... Allentown, Pa. Saeger, Grace, R. D. No. 5 ...... Allentown, Pa. Sechrist, Paul, 833 Liberty Street ...... Allentown, Pa. 150 History of the Kemmerer Family

Smith, Miss Amanda, 419 Union Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Schlonecker, Louis A., 203 North Fifth Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Snyder, Mr. & Mrs. Howard S ...... Robesonia, Pa. Schroth, Mrs. Samuel ...... Mahanoy City, Pa. Schmeckley, Mrs. Arthur ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Shellenberger, Mr. & Mrs. Horace ...... Green Lane, Pa. Schultz, Mrs. Victoria ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Schrock, John ...... Niagara Falls, N. Y. Schrock, Elizabeth ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Stauffer, Mr. & Mrs. George ...... ·...... Zion Hill, Pa. Stein, Leo A ...... Allentown, Pa. Scholl, Mrs. Martha L ...... Allentown, Pa. Smith, Mrs. Gladys B., 4314 Richmond Avenue ...... Shreveport, La. Sandt, Mrs. R. Emery ...... Cetronia, Pa. Schmickley, Mr. Sherwood ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Schmickley, Mrs. Arthur ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Steiner, Mrs. Charles ...... Wind Gap, Pa. Steiner, Claude ...... Wind Gap, Pa. T Trumbauer, Mr. & Mrs. J. S., 1343 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Traub, Mrs. Laura ...... Mountainville, Pa. Tool, Mrs. Laura ...... Allentown, Pa. Traub, Mr. & Mrs. George, R. D. No. 2 ...... Allentown, Pa. u Ulmer, Mr. & Mrs. Ed., 435 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. U nderkeffer, Mr. & Mrs. Jessie ...... Souderton, Pa. Underkeffer, Mr. & Mrs. Horace ...... Souderton, Pa. U nderkeffer, Warren ...... Lansdale, Pa. Uhler, Mrs. S. Mann, 104 North Eighth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. w Wagner, Mrs. W. W., R. D. No. 3 ...... Nazareth, P~. Wieder, Preston, 550 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Wieder, Edwin H., 1723 West Wagner Avenue ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Wieder, George J. T., 554 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Wieder, Roland W., 554 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Wieder, Mary J. H., 554 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. Watson, Mr. & Mrs. Walter ...... Scranton, Pa. Watson, Hon. Albert L ...... Scranton, Pa. Wilhelm, Mrs. John ...... Bangor, Pa. Windt, Mr. & Mrs. Charles, 3230 North Seventeenth Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Windt, Mr. Herbert, 3230 North Seventeenth Street ...... Philadelphia, Pa. Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. John, North Ninth Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Weaver, Mrs. A. R., ...... Ema us, Pa. Weaver, Mrs. Milton E., Fifth and Walnut Streets ...... Perkasie, Pa. Woodring, Mrs. Rosa ...... Egypt, Pa. Wehr, Mr. & Mrs. Tilghman, 548 East Broad Street ...... Tamaqua, Pa. Wehr, Mr. & Mrs. Howard E., 548 East Broad Street ...... Tamaqua, Pa. Werley, Mr. & Mrs. Robert ...... Egypt, Pa. Walters, Mrs. Sarah and Children, Mrs. Guy Schmoyer, Fred, Harry, . Richmond, Virginia, Eva and Julia ...... Emaus, Pa. Walters, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph, 1059 Allen Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Walters, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas ...... Emaus, Pa. Wagenlaben, Mrs. Amil ...... Emaus, Pa. Walters, Alexander, Fort Sam Houston ...... San Antonio, Texas Wieand, Mr. & Mrs. Walter E., 449 Chestnut Street ...... Emaus, Pa. y Young, Mr. & Mrs. J. H ...... Lansford, Pa. Yeager, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac ...... Lumneck, Pa. Yeakel, Milton K ...... Emaus, Pa. z Ziegler, Mrs. Amelia, 909 Walnut Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Zimmerman, Mr. & Mrs. Ira, 1613 Linden Street ...... Allentown, Pa. Ziegler, Mr. & Mrs. Jesse, North Seventh Street ...... Allentown,. Pa. History of the Kemmerer Family 151

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE PREFACE...... 3 A TRIBUTE TO THE "KAMMER HERR" FAMILY ...... 5 HISTORICAL ...... 6 THE INTRODUCTION...... 7 The Rhine Pfalz, a Geographical Sketch ...... 7 The Rhine Pfalz, a Historical Sketch...... 7 The Palatine Colonist...... 9 Whence came the Kemmerers?...... 10 Relations to Church and State...... 10 The Kemmerer Coat of Arms ...... 11 The History of Wurtemberg...... 12 PART I. LEHIGH COUNTY-Frederick Kemmerer...... 13 Frederick Kemmerer Will...... 15 Henry Kemmerer Revolutionary War Record...... 17 Henry Kemmerer Epitaph...... 17 Henry Kemmerer Family...... 18 John Kemmerer Family...... 19 Solomon Kemmerer Family...... 20 Martin Kemmerer Family...... 23 Martin Kemmerer Jr. Family...... 25 Dr. J. Martin Backenstoe Family ...... _...... __ ...... 25 Dr. William A. Backenstoe...... 27 Thomas Kemmerer Leidy Family...... 28 George Adam Kemmerer Family...... 28 Martin Luther Kemmerer Family...... 32 Maria Elizabeth Kemmerer Peters Family ...... 32 Egypt and Mickley Church Records...... 33 Henry Kemmerer Family ...... 35 John George Kemmerer Family...... 36 Milton R. Kemmerer Family ...... : . . 38 Catherine Kemmerer Reinhard Family...... 42 Frederick Kemmerer, Jr. Family...... 44 John Kemmerer Family...... 46 George Kemmerer Family...... 55 George Kemmerer Will ...... 55 George Kemmerer Revolutionary War Record...... 56 John George Kemmerer Family of Heidelberg Township...... 59 PART II. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, the Pioneer...... 67 Johannes Nicholas Kemmerer, Jr. Family...... 70 Johannes Kemmerer Epitaph...... 71 Rev. David Kemmerer Family...... 73 Dr. Charles Henry Ott Family...... 75 Harvey G. Kemmerer Family ...... 81 Stanley Woodward Kemmerer Family...... 81 Henry Kemmerer Family...... 82 Philip Kemmerer Family...... 85 PART III. MONROE COUNTY-John Jacob Kemmerer...... 87 The John Jacob Kemmerer Family...... 88 Conrad Kemmerer Family ...... 89 David Kemmerer Family...... 90 Anna Jannitte Kemmerer Harrington Family...... 92 Blandina Jayne Harrington Foster Family...... 93 Lourenzo Dow Kemmerer Family...... 95 152 History of the Kemmerer Family~

PAGE Prof. Edwin Walter Kemmerer Family...... 95 Charles Jesse Kemmerer Family...... 97 John Leisenring Kemmerer Family...... 97 Tombstone Inscriptions...... 97 Bernard Kemmerer Family...... 98 John George Kemmerer Family...... 98 Joseph Kemmerer Family ...... 99 Charles Kemmerer Family ...... 104 Jerome Kemmerer Family ...... ·...... 105 Anna Kemmerer Bittenbender Family ...... 105 Christ Church (Cherry Valley) Records ...... 106 PART IV. BUCKS COUNTY-Jacob Kemmerer ...... 113 David Kemmerer Family ...... 114 Milton Kemmerer Family...... 115 PART V. BERKS COUNTY-Ludwig Kemmerer...... 117 PART VI. APPENDIX:- The Kemmerer Family Reunion Program for 1928...... 128 The Kemmerer Charter of Incorporation...... 133 Palatine Immigrants...... 135 Heads of Northampton County Families (The United States Census of 1790) .... 135 Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Zionsville) Records ...... 136 Jerusalem Lutheran and Reformed (Western Salisbury)Burial Records...... 136 The Lauffer History-Kemmerers in the West ...... 138 List of the Kemmerer Addresses'...... 141