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Note N387 Index

He enlisted in the Army, September 18, 1862, Co. H, 16th Regiment, PA Cavalry. He went as a Private to serve 3 years or during the war, was promoted for fidelity to Corporal; then to Sergeant. He was commissioned at Lynchburg, VA, June 16, 1865. Since his return from the war, he was a contractor for house building. Their home was in Marion, PA.

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Note N388 Index

William & Edwin died of scarlet fever in Altoona, PA. They were brought to Marion & buried at the White Church in the same grave. Afterwards, their little bodies removed to the Heidelberg Reformed Grave Yard at Marion.

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Note N389 Index

His parents moved from Berks Co., PA., to Franklin Co., PA., in 1808, where they lived until 1852 when they were swept down by cholera. John, hearing of his parents' illness, hastened from his farm near Jackson Hill, Franklin Co., PA, to Marion. Scarcely had he returned home when he was seized with the terrible disease. He lingered several days & singular as it may seem, no one of allthe friends who attended him were taken with the malady.

A large concourse attended his funeral. The sermon preached by David H. Foucht, from the text, "Precious is the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints." Both John & his wife were earnest & faithful members of the Lutheran Church.

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Note N390 Index

He commenced farming at the age of 19 for his mother, after his marriage, they moved to his father-in-laws, John Benedict, farm near Attenwald, Franklin Co., PA., and he has been farming for 32 years, but William is one of the farmers who finds time to be a useful citizen & serve his fellow men. He has served as guardian for 7 wards & gave for 1 ward the heaviest personal bond ever given in Franklin Co., $62,000. He is a trustee of Lebanon Valley College. In 1865, he was elected Tax Collector of Guilford Twp., & in 1878, was elected to the office of County Commission for 3 years. Five or six times, he has been drawn as juror & served as foreman of the grand jury. He has held many offices of trust & honor. He & his family are strict adherents of the United Brethren Church.

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Note N391 Index

Anna commenced her college course in Lebanon Valley College in the fall of 1883, & graduated in the scientific course in 1888. Being deeply interested in missionary work, she was called to labor as assistant superintendent of the YWCA, Haven, CT. In the fall of 1889, she returned home & married.

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Note N392 Index

Katie took a course in Labanon Valley College, developing much musical talent, taking music as her principal study. After she returned home, she married.

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Note N393 Index

He lived with his parents on a farm attending the district school until the age of 16 when he began to teach. He taught school 3 winter terms. He entered Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA., at the spring term of 1882, graduating inthe "AB" school, classical course in 1887. In the fall of 1887, he entered the Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Ct., graduating in 1890. He was called to Sedgwick, KSS, where he was pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church.

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Note N394 Index

Aaron taught public school 2 sessions. He entered Lebanon Valley College, March 1884, & graduated June 13, 1889, with a degree of AB. He entered Union biblical Seminary, located at Dayton, OH., September 4, 1889, & graduated May 5, 1891. He was licensed to preach in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, February 28,1890, at the annual conference held in Chambersburg, PA. After their marriage, he was called to his first charge at Highspire, Dauphin Co., PA.

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Note N395 Index

He was a farmer & lived in Quincy Twp., PA. In 1862, he enlisted in the 158th Regiment, PA Volunteers, to serve his country as a soldier in the late Civil War. He was promoted to Second Sergeant & participated in many battles.

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Note N396 Index

After their marriage, they commenced farming on her father's farm near Jacson Hall, Franklin Co., PA. Until afew years prior to his death, he relinquished farming on account of ill health & moved to New Franklin, PA., where he died.