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STRUNK Russell Patrick

Male 1891 - 1953  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  STRUNK Russell Patrick was born on 25 Jun 1891 in Pen Argyl, Northampton, PA (son of STRUNK Frank Mcclellan and WEISS Mary Elizabeth); died on 19 Jan 1953 in Binghamton, Broome, NY; was buried on 21 Jan 1953 in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900; Pocono, Monroe, PA ed 135 sheet 8
    • Census: 1910; Stroud, Monroe, Northampton, PA Ed 49 Sheet 10A
    • Residence: 1910; Bartonsville Rd. Grandview Farm
    • Census: 1920; Binghamton Ward 13, Broome, NY ed 64 sheet 3a
    • Occupation: 1920; Conductor on the electric railway
    • Residence: 1920; 61 Bingham St.
    • Census: 1930; Binghamton, Broome, NY Ed 51 Sheet 14B
    • Occupation: 1930; Salesman at a grocery store
    • Residence: 1930; 515 Chenango Street

    Notes:

    According to 1917 WWI Registration card Russell was living at that ti
    me at 12 Commercial St. Binghamton NY and was a Conductor for the Binghamt on Street Railway Co.
    In 1920 Russell and Edna lived with John R. Barnes.

    Russell married BARNES Edna Mae on 17 Jul 1918. Edna (daughter of BARNES John Royal and MITCHELL Lillie Ann) was born on 20 Apr 1899 in Binghamton, Broome, NY; died on 14 Aug 1970 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California; was buried on 17 Aug 1970 in Mission City Cemetery, Santa Clara California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  STRUNK Frank Mcclellan was born on 21 May 1864 in Pennsylvania (son of STRUNK Benjamin and WEISS Jeannette); died on 13 Sep 1922 in Stroudsburg, PA; was buried in Stroudsburg Mausoleum, Straudsburg, PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Census: 1890; appears in Pen Argyl Borough Northampton Co. PA
    • Residence: 1890; Frank and Mary are living with daughter Minnie
    • Census: 1900; Pocono, Monroe Co PA Image 15
    • Occupation: 1900; Farmer
    • Census: 1910; Stroud, Monroe . PA Ed 49 sheet 10a
    • Residence: 1910; Bartonsville Road at Grandview Farm
    • Census: 1920; Stroudsberg, Monroe, PA ed 62 sheet 14a
    • Residence: 1920; 706 Main Street Stroudsberg

    Notes:

    Death Certificate
    Obituary supplied by great granddaughter Phyllis Storms.
    " Frank M.C. Strunk, one of the best known residents of this section, pass ed away at his home back of Arlington Heights. He was 58 years of a ge on the 21st of May. With his wife, the late M.C. Strunk first liv ed at Pen Argyl; Later they moved to Swiftwater, where they resided on a f arm for twelve years and still later they moved to the farm on Arlington H eights where he died. Mr. and Mrs. Strunk spent last winter in the sou th for the benefit of the health of the former. They also resided for a t ime in the Bartron building until it was sold a year ago.
    He is survived by his wife Mary and son Russell, of Binghamton N.Y. Thr ee daughters Mrs. George Barkman and Mrs. Walter Oyer living at the fa rm on Arlington Heights and Mrs. Arthur Taylor of Stroudsburg. Three brot hers, William and James of Portland and John of Hartford, Conn, also fo ur sisters, Mrs. T.F. Mason, Mrs. David Miller of Scranton, Mrs. Elizabe th Arndt, of Tunkhannock, and Mrs. Dickerson of Mill City. Also six grand children, Beulah Esther Barkman, Frank and Hugh Taylor, Russell and Floren ce Strunk the latter two of Binghamton and Frank Strunk Oyer of Stroudsbur g.

    Frank married WEISS Mary Elizabeth in 1887. Mary (daughter of WEISS John Melvin and PYSHER Kathryn Jane) was born on 30 Jun 1869 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg, PA; was buried on 4 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg Mausoleum, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  WEISS Mary Elizabeth was born on 30 Jun 1869 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania (daughter of WEISS John Melvin and PYSHER Kathryn Jane); died on 1 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg, PA; was buried on 4 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg Mausoleum, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870; Lower Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA page 238
    • Census: 1880; Washington, Northampton, PA Ed 106 Pg 421A
    • Census: 1900; Pocono, Monroe, PA ed 135 sheet 8
    • Census: 1910; Stroud, Monroe . PA Ed 49 sheet 10a
    • Census: 1920; Stroudsberg, Monroe, PA ed 62 sheet 14a

    Notes:

    Varified by Certificate of Death, Informant was daughter Beulah B. Tayl

    Working as a domestic servant is a Mary Pysher age 21 Could be sist er of Catherine
    Obituary: Tuesday December 5, 1950 Easton Express
    STRUNK RITES
    Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Strunk, who died Friday at the ho me of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Taylor, of 872 S cott Street, Stroudsburg, were held yesterday afternoon at the Dunkelberg er and Westbrook funeral home, Stroudsburg.
    The Rev. Ernest T. Campbell, pastor of Stroudsburg Presbyterian Churc h, officiated. Interment was in Stroudsburg cemetery. Pallbearers were W ilson B. Lee, Stewart White, Theodore s. Metzgar, and Herbert Pooley.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage year based on estimate from 1900 census.

    Children:
    1. STRUNK Minnie Viola was born in 1889 in PA; died in Oct 1950 in Stroudsburg, Monroe Co, PA; was buried in Strudsburg Cemetery, Stroudsburg, Monroe, PA.
    2. 1. STRUNK Russell Patrick was born on 25 Jun 1891 in Pen Argyl, Northampton, PA; died on 19 Jan 1953 in Binghamton, Broome, NY; was buried on 21 Jan 1953 in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, New York.
    3. STRUNK Beula Belle was born in 1894 in Pocono Near Swiftwater, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Dec 1977 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
    4. STRUNK Esther was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania; died on 18 Sep 1941 in Strouidsburg, Monroe, PA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  STRUNK Benjamin was born on 17 Sep 1825 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA (son of STRUNK Jacob and CATHERINE); died on 10 May 1882 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 5 Nov 1825; Lower Smithfield Lotheran and Reformed Church
    • Census: 1850; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1860; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1870; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1880; Williamsburg, Northampton, PA

    Notes:

    Records indicate marriage performed by Reverend Ed Barrass.
    Marriage records in Court House, Belvidere, NJ
    Death: 10 MAY 1882 in Upper Mount Bethel Twp. Northampton Co. Pa. (Ne
    ed to verify Death Date)
    Baptism: 5 NOV 1825 Shawnee Presb. Ch. Shawnee-on-the-Delaware Smithfie ld Twp. Monroe Co.
    1887 living in Portland area as per records of New Jersey State Arvhives.
    Family file in Monroe County Historical Society collection

    Baptism recorded in Volume I THE GENERAL CHURCH BOOK OF LOWER SMITHFIE LD LUTHERAN AND REFORMED CONGREGATIONS IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, IN THE STA TE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    Benjamin married WEISS Jeannette on 22 Nov 1845 in Warren, New Jersey. Jeannette (daughter of WEISS John and LABAR Susan) was born in 1827 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; died on 3 Apr 1890; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  WEISS Jeannette was born in 1827 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA (daughter of WEISS John and LABAR Susan); died on 3 Apr 1890; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1860; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1880; Williamsburg, Northampton, PA

    Notes:

    Marriage documented in NJ records. Found in PA census.
    Research of Ethel Waters Monroe County Historical Association
    Records of Anna Stem
    1887 living in area of Portland, PA as per records from NJ State Archiv es at marriage of daughter Minnie
    Records from family file housed in the Monroe County Historical Society

    Notes:

    Married:
    Source: Marriage Records from New Jersey data base

    Children:
    1. STRUNK Mary Ann was born in 1846 in PA; died in 1900 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA; was buried in Middle Village Presbyterian Cemetery, Mt. Bethel, Northampton PA.
    2. STRUNK Emma was born in 1848 in PA; and died.
    3. STRUNK Sarah Elizabeth was born on 29 Sep 1849 in Northampton County. PA; died on 25 Nov 1934 in Pen Argyl, PA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl, PA.
    4. STRUNK Charles was born in Mar 1852 in PA; died in 1887.
    5. STRUNK William was born in Apr 1853 in PA; died in Aug 1924 in Laurel Hill, PA; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Portland, Monroe, PA.
    6. STRUNK was born in Mar 1854 in PA; died on 24 May 1854 in PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg, Upper Mt. Bethel, PA.
    7. STRUNK Delinda J. was born in 1855 in PA; and died.
    8. STRUNK James was born in Mar 1856 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; died in 1930; was buried in Cemetery Upper Mt. Bethel PA.
    9. STRUNK Susannah was born in Feb 1859 in PA; died in Feb 1859 in PA; was buried in 1859 in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg, Upper Mt. Bethel, PA.
    10. STRUNK Malinda Jane was born in Feb 1860 in PA; was buried in Straudsburg Mausoleum Cemetery, Stroudsburg PA.
    11. STRUNK John T. was born in 1862 in PA; died in 1940 in South Stroudsburg; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Portland, Northampton , PA.
    12. 2. STRUNK Frank Mcclellan was born on 21 May 1864 in Pennsylvania; died on 13 Sep 1922 in Stroudsburg, PA; was buried in Stroudsburg Mausoleum, Straudsburg, PA.
    13. STRUNK Isaac was born in Jun 1868 in PA; died on 6 Aug 1870 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA; was buried in 1870 in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg, Upper Mt. Bethel, PA.
    14. STRUNK Minnie was born about 1869 in PA; and died.
    15. STRUNK was born in 1869 in PA; died on 3 May 1869 in PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, Williamsburg, Upper Mt. Bethel, PA.

  3. 6.  WEISS John Melvin was born in Feb 1835 in Pennsylvania (son of WEISS Reuben and MOYERS Susan); died on 30 Jun 1923 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Jun 1923 in Flicksville Cemetery, Flicksville, PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: John M. WEISS
    • Occupation: 1900; Farmer

    Notes:

    Identified as spouse on Delinda's tombstone
    1850 PA Monroe, Smithfield, page 114
    1860 Census PA Wayne Paupack Page 258
    1870 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel Pg 238 Age is off by 5 years
    1880 Census PA Northampton Washington Ed 105 pg 421A
    1890 Census substitute Northampton Washington Twp
    1900 Census PA Northampton County Washington Township sheet ed 148 Sheet 8
    Family appears as Weiss. Catherine has died but John is married to Mar y. They had been married 11 years at the time and had children by that ma rriage
    1910 Census PA Northampton Washington Ed 126 Sheet 1
    1920 Census PA Northampton Washington Ed 159 Sheet 5B Image 10

    OBITUARY
    EASTON EXPRESS Wednesday, June 27, 1923
    John M. Weiss, for the past 57 years a native of Factoryville, Washin gton Township, died at his home this morning at 10 o'clock from general de bility. He was 88 years of age. The deceased was born at Delaware Wat er Gap, and many years ago was the owner of a raft which he operated betwe en the Water Gap and Philadelphia. Later he became proprietor of the Fact oryville Hotel, but for the last 15 years has lived a retired life.
    He is survived by a widow; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Strunk, of Strou dsburg, and Mrs. George Wasser, of Bangor; three sons, Russell and Geor ge of Flicksville, and John, of Easton; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Eddinger; of Delaware Water Gap and Mrs. Elizabeth Purdy, of Easton; one brother, Le wis, of Scranton; 17 grandchildren and the same number of great grandchild ren.
    The funeral services will be held from the home on Friday afterno on at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. John Reagle, pastor of the Flicksvil le Reformed church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will fo llow in the Flicksville cemetery.

    Last Will and Testament
    Of
    John M. Weiss
    Late of Washington Twp
    Deceased

    Proved and filed July 10, 1923

    In the name of God, Amen. I John M Weiss of Washington Township Northampt on County, PA Being of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understandi ng do hereby make, publish, and declare this my last will and testame nt in manner following, I order and direct that my body be decently buri ed and according to the rites of the Christian Church and all my past deb ts and funeral expenses be fully paid by my executors hereinafter named o ut of my estate as soon as may be conveniently done after my death. I gi ve unto my beloved wife, Mary, all my property, Real, Personal or mixed wh ere soever the same may be at the time of my decease so long as she bea rs my name and widowhood and after such widowhood by remarriage or death t hen I order my executors to dispose of my property by public or private sa le as my executors deem but I also give my wife and my executors the privi lege to sell my property at anytime should they think it necessa ry to do so for the support of my wife and family. The remainder of my es tate I order to be distributed amongst my heirs as follows, share and sha re alike. George V Weiss, Russel Weiss, John M Weiss, Bell Wasser, and Ma ry Strunk and the heirs of Elmer Weiss to have on half share and the hei rs of Delinda Palmer to have one half share. I hereby nominate, constitu te, and appoint my sons George V Weiss, Russell Weiss and John M Wei ss my executors of this my last will and testament giving full power and a uthority to make any deed or deeds in as full and legal manner as I cou ld do if living and present. In witness whereof I, John M. Weiss, the tes tator, have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of July AD 191 8.
    John M. Weiss

    Since John Melvin Weiss identified himself as 'jr' on his WWI reg ca rd it is assumed that John M. Weiss was John Melvin Weiss.

    John married PYSHER Kathryn Jane about 1868. Kathryn (daughter of PYSHER Philip and SMITH Elizabeth) was born on 17 Dec 1841 in Pennsylvania; died on 7 Oct 1887 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oct 1887 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Flicksville, Washington Twp, Northampton, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  PYSHER Kathryn Jane was born on 17 Dec 1841 in Pennsylvania (daughter of PYSHER Philip and SMITH Elizabeth); died on 7 Oct 1887 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oct 1887 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Flicksville, Washington Twp, Northampton, PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Flicksville, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1850; PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 433 Williams

    Notes:

    Death Certificate of Mary E. Weiss Strunk
    1850 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 433 Williams
    1860 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 682 (Bisher)
    1870 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel page 238 age is off
    1880 Census PA Northampton Washington Ed 106 page 421A

    Name of the church and location of the cemetery is Flicksville UCC, locat ed at 1337 Lower South Main Street, Bangor, PA 18013. Church phone # 610-5 88-4648.

    Children:
    1. WEISS Elmer P. was born in 1865 in PA; died before 1918.
    2. WEISS Delinda was born in 1867 in PA; and died.
    3. 3. WEISS Mary Elizabeth was born on 30 Jun 1869 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg, PA; was buried on 4 Dec 1950 in Stroudsburg Mausoleum, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
    4. WEISS Dallis was born in 1870 in Pennsylvania; died in 1897 in Northampton, PA; was buried in 1897 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Flicksville, Washington Twp, Northampton, PA.
    5. WEISS Phillip R. was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania; died in 1897 in Northampton, PA; was buried in 1897 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Flicksville, Washington Twp, Northampton, PA.
    6. WEISS Albert was born in 1875 in Pennsylvania; died in 1895 in Northampton, PA; was buried in 1895 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Washington, Northampton, PA.
    7. WEISS Belle was born in Jun 1877 in Pennsylvania; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  STRUNK Jacob was born about 1796 in PA; died between 1860 and 1870; was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Shawnee.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830; Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1840; Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Residence: 1846; Pahaquarry, Warren Co, New Jersey
    • Census: 1850; Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1860; Stroud, Monroe, PA pg 765

    Notes:

    Research with Monroe Historical society.
    1850 Jacob and Catherine in Upper Mt. Bethel Name istranscribed as Strong in index and has caused some confusion with another Jacob and Catheri ne Strunk in the area during the same period.
    Benjamin and Janette are living nextdoor. Name spelled Strong 1860 Census PA Monroe Stroud pg 765 Im 345 Living with daughter Sarah Str unk Shiffer. Catherine presumably has died.

    Research shared by Clara Strunk:
    Jacob lived in Upper Mt. Bethel. He, also, had property and worked in Warren Co., NJ. After Jeremiah's death it seems as though Elizabeth married twice more. Jeremiah home location was Portland and his occupation w as slater; that is he worked in the slate quarries that were scattered thoughout Northampton Co. His mother, Catharine is buried in the Mt. Bethel Presybterian Church Yard. This church building is now a Slate Museum.

    Jacob married CATHERINE. was born on 11 May 1801 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 Oct 1855 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  CATHERINE was born on 11 May 1801 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 Oct 1855 in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850; Upper Mounty Bethel, Northampton, PA

    Notes:

    In the 1850 she is identified as Catherine Strong.
    Also referred to as Katie
    Beers used as a reference page 47
    Quotation from COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVA NIA BY BEERS, Chicago, 1900 Page 48
    Mrs. Sarah (Strunk) Shiffer is a veritable " Mother in Israel" and h er Christian character wins the affection of all who come within her ran ge of influence. She was born in July, 1823, in Smithfield township, Monr oe County, and still resides at the old homestead at the advanced age of s eventy-five years. Her parents, Jacob and Katie Strunk, were natives of S mithfield township but their last days were spent in Northampton County, P ennsylvania. They had ten children: Lizzie, Hannah, Sarah, Benjamin, Dav id, Jeremiah, Ellen, Charles, Annie and Catherine. Besides herself, no ne are now living except Annie, wife of Frederick Smith of Northampton Cou nty.

    Research shared by Clara Strunk

    Children:
    1. STRUNK Hannah was born on 21 Sep 1821; and died.
    2. STRUNK Sarah was born on 28 Jul 1823 in Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA; died on 9 Jan 1899 in Stroudsburg, Monroe, PA; was buried in Stroudsburg Cemetery, Stroudsburg PA.
    3. 4. STRUNK Benjamin was born on 17 Sep 1825 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; died on 10 May 1882 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard.
    4. STRUNK David was born in 1827 in Smithfield Township, Monroe Co. PA; and died.
    5. STRUNK Jeremiah was born on 12 Jan 1828 in PA; died on 14 Apr 1877 in Northampton, PA; was buried in Slateford, Northampton, Mt. Bethel PA.
    6. STRUNK Elizabeth was born about 1831 in PA; died on 26 Aug 1920.
    7. STRUNK Elenora was born on 14 Nov 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Feb 1874 in Spring Grove, Virginia.
    8. STRUNK Anna Maria was born on 15 Mar 1835 in Pennsylvania; and died.
    9. STRUNK Catherine was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania; died between 1890 and 1900.
    10. STRUNK Margaret Jane was born on 14 Apr 1837 in Pennsylvania; died in 1882 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA.
    11. STRUNK Charles Kennedy was born on 3 Feb 1839 in PA; and died.
    12. STRUNK Marietta was born in 1842 in Pennsylvania; and died.

  3. 10.  WEISS John was born about 1782 in PA; died on 3 May 1866 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1800; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1820; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1830; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1840; Upper Mt. Bethel, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1850; Upper Mt. Bethel Northampton PA
    • Census: 1860; Upper Mt. Bethel Northampton PA Pg 11

    Notes:

    There is a family file for Weiss in the collection ofrecords at the Monr oe County Historical Society..
    Records from Monroe County Historical Society
    Of German Descent. Came from Philadelphia.
    Owned a small farm in Upper Mt. Methel (between Portland and Delaware Wat er Gap) in Slateford.
    Appears in History of Northampton County Vol 3 page 347 by J Heller
    In 1860 granddaughter Emma Strunk is living with John and Susan. Emma w as the daughter of Benjamin and Jeanette (Weise) Strunk.

    Records shared by Kris Goszka
    Records shared by Venora Johnson


    Biographical sketch: from History of Northampton County (Pennsylvania) a nd the grand valley of the Lehigh page 347
    GEORGE H. WISE: From an early period in the development of the Lehi gh Valley, ancestors of George H. Wise, of Bangor, PA have been identifi ed with the development of that section, particularly active in the lumb er business. The first representative of the family in Northampton coun ty was John Weiss, who moved from Philadelphia, PA, at an early date, t he German ancestor, Weiss, now anglicised as Wise, there settling upon h is first coming. John Weiss owned a small farm between Portland and the D elaware Water Gap, the exact location being known as Slateford. In additi on to cultivating his farm, he engaged in boaring, and rafting lumber on t he Delaware River. He there lived a quiet, peaceful life, and had been gr eatly respected in his community. He married a Miss LeBar, of French pare ntage, and they were the parents of a large family, including sons: Charl es, Reuben, Jesse, David, Micajah, and George H., who is the grandfath er of George H. Wise.

    JOHN WISE The last will and testament of John Wise of Upper Mou nt Bethel Township in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvani a. I , John Wise considering the uncertainty of the mortal life and bei ng of sound mind and memory blessed by Almighty God for the same do make a nd publish this my last will and testament to manner and form followin g, that is to say, first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Susann ah Wise, all my real estate and all my household goods. and furniture a nd all of my personal estate, goods and chattels of what kind soever, duri ng her natural life and after the death of my wife Susannah Wise my wi ll is that my executors sell all my real and personal estate, goods, and c hattels and divide among my children, Sally Ann Wise, wife of Adonijah Dra ke one hundred and twenty five dollars, Permelia Wise, wife of Nathon Hend rick One hundred and twenty dollars, Mahala Wise wife of John Ridgway o ne hundred and twenty dollars, Christian Wise wife of William Tranger eigh ty dollars, Janet Wise wife of Benjamin Strunk sixty dollars. The above s ums is what I have given to my daughters and my will and meaning is that t he several sums to be deducted out of their respective shares, and my wi ll is that all of my children , Reuben Wise, Charles Wise, Jesse Wise, Mac agy Wise, David Wise, George Wise and all my daughters above named to sha re and share alike. David Wise has had forty dollars which is to be deduc ted from his share and divided among the rest of my children and my son Ma cagy Wise is to have the use of his share during his life but if he shou ld die and having no heirs then his share to be collected by my executo rs and equally divided among the rest of my children. I give and bequea th to my grand daughter, Rosetta Wise, wife of William Hanghawant twenty f ive dollars, and to my grand son William Wise fifty dollars, my will is th at the land whereon my son David Wise lives in Wayne County to be so ld by my executors immediately after my death, and I also give and bequea th to my grand daughter Julia Steele twenty five dollars and I do hereby m ake and ordain my sons Reuben Wise and George Wise executors of this my la st will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witne ss whereoff I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fifth day of F ebruary in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty tw o.

    Proved March 13, 1867

    John married LABAR Susan. Susan (daughter of LABAR George, Sr. and LEIST Ernestine Christina) was born on 20 Dec 1786 in PA; died on 14 May 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  LABAR Susan was born on 20 Dec 1786 in PA (daughter of LABAR George, Sr. and LEIST Ernestine Christina); died on 14 May 1873.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870; Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania

    Notes:

    Notes from Monroe County Historical Society family file
    Research of Anna Stem
    Appears in History of Northampton County by J Heller Vol 3 page 347
    1850 Census PA Northampton Upper Mt. Bethel image 57
    1860 Census PA Northampton Upper Mt. Bethel Pg 11

    Records of Kris Goszka
    Birth record may be May 28, 1786 and baptism may be Dec. 1786

    Being called away from him (brother, George E.) a few moments, when I returned I found he was among the missing . Inquiring, for I had pledged myself for his well-being and safe return, I learned he was seen " making tracks" toward the Gap; so I hurried on and soon overtook him , plodding hurriedly along about half a mile down the Gap road. He seemed
    much surprised to be overhauled so soon by me. I asked him why he had left me so hastily, and told him I expected him to remain all night with me. He said he thought he had plenty of time to walk down to his sister's, and as he had hea rd she was sick, he would go there, and stop with me when he returned. I told him he had better go back with me, and I
    would take him down in a carriage the next day. But he refused, and, as I was
    determined to be faithful to my trust, I walked with him. The sister he spoke of is the
    youngest of the family, a girl of eighty-six, who lives five miles from the "Water Gap, near the place where he was born. So, on we walked and talked, and I thought no more of
    rock-fish for the present.
    We walked on, reaching the sister's about sunset, and there was joy again. She was not sick-she was working jn til e garden! I left the old brother and young sister, promising to come again at an early day, walked a short distance to the station, took the cars, and returned.

    In 1808 George (senior) son of Peter and father of the above, moved to Chilicothe, Ohio, where his wife died, and he at the age of ninety-four, married a woman of thirty-two and outlived her; he was 111 years 7 months, and 5 days old when he died. His children were: Peter LaBar died aged about ninety, Henry LaBar, born June 12, 1777, died May 8, 1863, aged eighty-five years, ten months and twenty-six days. Andrew LaBar died Apr il 9, 1871, aged ninety two years. Catharine Miller died September, 187 0, aged eighty-six years. Isaac LaBar died July 8, 1864 , aged seventy-seven years, nine months and twenty-three days. Susie Weiss died Mary 14, 1 873 aged about eighty years, George LaBar, Born February 4, 1763 died November 28, 1875 aged 112 years, nine months and twenty-four days. John LaBar died aged about seventy five years. Margaret LaBar died aged about seventy-eight years.

    Children:
    1. WEISS Micajah was born on 3 Jun 1803 in Northampton, PA; died on 22 Sep 1914 in New York, NY; was buried in Beaver Brook.
    2. WEISS Samuel was born on 20 Apr 1804 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; and died.
    3. WEISS John was born on 19 Jan 1805 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; and died.
    4. WEISS Reuben was born about 1809 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; died on 13 Jan 1896 in Portland, Northampton County. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.
    5. WEISS Sally Ann was born in 1810 in Northampton, PA; and died.
    6. WEISS Mahala was born in 1813 in Northampton, PA; and died.
    7. WEISS Permilia was born about 1814 in PA; died on 22 Jul 1886 in Cascade, Olmstead Co, Minnesota.
    8. WEISS Charles was born about 1815 in Northampton, PA; and died.
    9. WEISS Jesse Ransom was born on 15 Apr 1817 in Northampton, PA; died on 20 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Walker Cemetery, Pleasant Valley Twp, Johnson Co, Iowa.
    10. WEISS Christina Labar was born in Dec 1818; and died.
    11. WEISS David S. was born in 1824 in PA; died on 21 Apr 1911 in Paupak Township, Wayne, PA; was buried in Lakeville Cemetery, Paupak Township, Wayne Co., PA.
    12. WEISS George H. was born on 15 Apr 1825 in PA; died on 15 Jul 1890 in Northampton, PA; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Portland, PA.
    13. 5. WEISS Jeannette was born in 1827 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA; died on 3 Apr 1890; was buried in Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church Yard.

  5. 12.  WEISS Reuben was born about 1809 in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA (son of WEISS John and LABAR Susan); died on 13 Jan 1896 in Portland, Northampton County. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1840; Lower Smithfield, Monroe, PA
    • Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA 114
    • Census: 1860; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 67
    • Census: 1870; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 70
    • Census: 1880; Smithfield, Monroe, PA Ed 226 Page 21

    Notes:

    Cemetery Records
    Records of William Murawski

    Obituary from THE JEFFERSONAIN REPUBLICAN January 16, 1896
    Reuben Weiss died at his home at Portland, Northampton County, PA on Monda
    y, January 13, 1896 after a lingering illness, aged about 89 years. Mr. W eiss for a number of years lived in Cherry Valley, this county. where he c onducted farming. He leaves eight children--four sons and four daughter s. Mrs. Levi Drake, of this town, is one of his daughters. Mr. Weiss w as a good citizen and neighbor. He was well known in this county.

    Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
    The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
    grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
    Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
    1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

    Died:
    Weiss-Moyers wed 1830
    This appeared in the Stroudsburg Times newspaper on January 23, 1896 under the heading "Death of a Former Resident" - I know it was in column 3 but I'm not sure if it was the front page or an inside page (I spotted it while browsing microfilm but the printer didn't work)...
    "Reuben Weiss died recently at Portland...leaving 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren...resided 60 years in Poplar Valley this county (Monroe, Pa.). In 1830 he married Miss Susan Moyer who died in August 1881.
    Sons are listed as John, William, Jacob M., and Lewis; daughters Mrs. S. A. Purday, Mrs. Levi Drake and Mrs. Henry Edinger and a daughter living in Newark."
    It isn't verbatim as I had to scribble it, but you can probably get a copy from the microfilm at the Monroe County Historical Society, Stroudsburg, Pa.

    Reuben married MOYERS Susan. Susan (daughter of MOYERS John and CATHERINE) was born on 17 Jun 1810 in PA; died on 20 Aug 1881 in Monroe Co. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  MOYERS Susan was born on 17 Jun 1810 in PA (daughter of MOYERS John and CATHERINE); died on 20 Aug 1881 in Monroe Co. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Susan MOYERS
    • Baptism: 8 Aug 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA
    • Baptism: 12 Aug 1810; Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 1850; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 114
    • Census: 1860; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 67
    • Census: 1870; Smithfield, Monroe, PA page 30
    • Census: 1880; Smithfield, Monroe, PA Ed 226 Page 21

    Notes:

    Identified in research of Anna Stem

    Cemetery Records
    Biographical sketch for Reuben Weiss identifies Susan's father as John Mye rs
    Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
    The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
    grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
    Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
    1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

    Many versions of Moyers are associated with this family. The earliest app ears as Meier (taken from baptismal record) to Moyers, Moyers, Meyer, mye r. Moyers is used with this family as it appears most often in the recor ds I have.

    Susans Baptismal record is from CHURCH RECORDS OF THE LUTHERAN AND REFORM ED CONGREGATIONS IN UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP NHORTHAMPTON COUNTY 17 74 - 1833
    Parents Child b. June 19, 1810 Sponsors
    John Meier Susan bap. Aug 12, 1810 Christian Hess
    Catherine Maria Ja hnsen
    Identified in research of Anna Stem

    Records of William Murwaski
    Cemetery Records

    Biographical sketch for Reuben Weiss identifies Susan's father as John Mye rs
    Biographical information from sketch re Levi Drake
    The Weiss family is of French orgin, and Mrs. Drake's paternal
    grandfather, John Weiss, came from France to settle in Northampton.
    Her father, the late Reuben Weiss, was born 1807 at Bethel, and died
    1896. He married Susan Myers, d/o John, who died in Monroe Co, and h ad 10 children; Mary married 1st to Robert Demont and 2nd Frank Bush, of N J, Catharine (Mrs. Drake), John of Northampton, William of Northampton, Lo uisa died age 11, Enos died in childhood, Elizabeth, w/o S. Purdy, Jac ob of Phila. Louis of Scranton and Ida w/o H. Edinger.

    Many versions of Moyers are associated with this family. The earliest app ears as Meier (taken from baptismal record) to Moyers, Moyers, Meyer, mye r. Moyers is used with this family as it appears most often in the recor ds I have.

    Susans Baptismal record is from CHURCH RECORDS OF THE LUTHERAN AND REFORM ED CONGREGATIONS IN UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP NHORTHAMPTON COUNTY 17 74 - 1833
    Parents Child b. June 19, 1810 Sponsors
    John Meier Susan bap. Aug 12, 1810 Christian Hess
    Catherine Maria Ja hnsen

    Died:
    Weiss-Moyers wed 1830
    This appeared in the Stroudsburg Times newspaper on January 23, 1896 under the heading "Death of a Former Resident" - I know it was in column 3 but I'm not sure if it was the front page or an inside page (I spotted it while browsing microfilm but the printer didn't work)...
    "Reuben Weiss died recently at Portland...leaving 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren...resided 60 years in Poplar Valley this county (Monroe, Pa.). In 1830 he married Miss Susan Moyer who died in August 1881.
    Sons are listed as John, William, Jacob M., and Lewis; daughters Mrs. S. A. Purday, Mrs. Levi Drake and Mrs. Henry Edinger and a daughter living in Newark."
    It isn't verbatim as I had to scribble it, but you can probably get a copy from the microfilm at the Monroe County Historical Society, Stroudsburg, Pa.

    Children:
    1. WEISS Mary Ann was born on 16 Jul 1831 in PA; died on 10 May 1914 in PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.
    2. WEISS Caraline was born in 1834 in PA; and died.
    3. WEISS Catherine was born in 1835 in PA; died on 2 Dec 1898 in Monroe County, PA.
    4. 6. WEISS John Melvin was born in Feb 1835 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 Jun 1923 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Jun 1923 in Flicksville Cemetery, Flicksville, PA.
    5. WEISS William was born on 1 Oct 1841 in PA; died on 1 Feb 1912 in PA; was buried in Riverview Cemetrery, Portland, Northampton, PA.
    6. WEISS Luisa was born in 1845 in PA; died in 1856.
    7. WEISS Elizabeth was born on 13 Mar 1848 in PA; died on 20 Jul 1935.
    8. WEISS Jacob was born in 1850 in PA; and died.
    9. WEISS Lewis K. was born in 1853 in PA; died on 7 Feb 1925 in Monroe Co. PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.
    10. WEISS Ida was born in Jul 1858 in PA; died in 1944 in PA; was buried in Delaware Watergap Cemetery, Monroe Co PA.
    11. WEISS Jane was born in 1860 in PA; and died.

  7. 14.  PYSHER Philip was born on 21 Oct 1809 in PA; died on 1 May 1880 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried in Flicksville Church Cemetery, Flicksville, Northampton, PA.

    Notes:

    Records of Jane Fox
    1840 Census PA, Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel Sheet 63
    1850 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 433 Williams
    1860 Census Pa Northampton (appears as Bisher)

    Obituary Easton Semi-Weekly Argus Friday, May 21, 1880
    Last Monday evening Philip Pysher, residing not far from Flicksville, in W ashington tsp., met a sudden and unexpected death. He had gone out to h is barn, where a short time afterwards he was found lying dead. Mr. Pysh er was a man of near seventy years. It was reported that a horse had fata lly kicked him, but death is believed to have resulted from natural causes .

    Philip married SMITH Elizabeth on 14 Oct 1837 in First Reformed Church Of Easton. Elizabeth was born in 1821 in PA; died on 27 Aug 1885 in Flicksville Northampton, PA; was buried in Flicksville Church Cemetery, Flicksville, Northampton, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  SMITH Elizabeth was born in 1821 in PA; died on 27 Aug 1885 in Flicksville Northampton, PA; was buried in Flicksville Church Cemetery, Flicksville, Northampton, PA.

    Notes:

    Records of Jane Fox
    1840 Census PA, Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel Sheet 63
    1850 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 433 Williams
    1860 Census PA Northampton Lower Mt. Bethel sheet 682 (Bisher)
    1880 Census PA Northampton Washington pg 12 ed 106
    Forks of the Delaware-marriage records

    Children:
    1. 7. PYSHER Kathryn Jane was born on 17 Dec 1841 in Pennsylvania; died on 7 Oct 1887 in Flicksville, Northampton, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oct 1887 in Flicksville Union Cemetery, Flicksville, Washington Twp, Northampton, PA.
    2. PYSHER Caroline J. was born about 1842 in PA; and died.
    3. PYSHER Martha was born about 1844 in PA; and died.
    4. PYSHER Martin was born in Sep 1844 in PA; died on 25 Nov 1912 in Northampton, PA; was buried in 1912 in Flicksville Cemetery, Northampton, PA.
    5. PYSHER Hiram was born in 1846 in PA; died in 1918.
    6. PYSHER Mary was born in 1849 in PA; and died.