John Stephen Conover was born on 27-Jan-1857 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was the son of William Stephen Conover and Nancy Philimin Martin. John married Ella Teresa Parsons, daughter of John Jehiel Parsons and Sarah Volinda Averill, on 24-Jun-1880 at St. James P. E. Church, New York City, New York County, New York; by Rev. Cornelius B. Smith. John Stephen Conover died on 15-May-1903 at Closter, Bergen County, New Jersey, at age 46; from Apoplexy.
     

      Sarah Howell was born on 18-Jan-1817 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of William Howell and Eleanor Goltry. Sarah married Garrett Conover.

     Garrett married Sarah Howell, daughter of William Howell and Eleanor Goltry.

     William married Eleanor Goltry.

     Eleanor married William Howell.

      John W. Conover was born circa 1835 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Hendrick P. Conover and Mary Holmes. John W. Conover died in 1874.

      Susan Conover was born circa 1854 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Garret Benjamin Conover and Teresa Reid.

      James Conover was born circa 1856 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Garret Benjamin Conover and Teresa Reid.

      Mary Ann Conover was born circa 1841 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of William T. Conover and Hannah English Gaston.

      Thomas B. Conover was born circa 1799 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thomas married Sarah Ann (Unknown).

      Sarah Ann (Unknown) was born circa 1812 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. Sarah married Thomas B. Conover.

      Susan Ann Conover was born circa 1843 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Thomas B. Conover and Sarah Ann (Unknown).

      Margaret Conover was born circa 1856 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Thomas B. Conover and Sarah Ann (Unknown).

      Peter G. Conover was born circa 1808 at New Jersey. Peter married Mary (Unknown).

      Mary (Unknown) was born circa 1809 at New Jersey. Mary married Peter G. Conover.
     Mary (Unknown) was also known as May (Unknown).

      William Harrison Conover was born circa 1829 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).
     William Harrison Conover was also known as Hamsar Conover.

      George Washington Conover was born circa 1832 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Morgan Conover was born circa 1836 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Thomas J. Conover was born circa 1838 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown). Thomas J. Conover died on 12-May-1864; killed in the civil war.
     He served in Co. C, 1st New jersey Volunteers.

      Harriet Conover was born circa 1834 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown). Harriet Conover was born circa 1840 at New Jersey.
     She was also known as Hamer A. Conover.

      Catherine Conover was born circa 1841 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Mathew Daniel Conover was born circa 1843. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Margaret Conover was born circa 1837 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Peter Conover was born circa 1849 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Jane Conover was born circa 1853 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      David Conover was born circa 1844 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Mary (Unknown).

      Dana D. Dennison was born on 30-Oct-1926. He died on 11-Jan-2003 at Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 76.

     Johann married Amy Shoemaker.

     Amy married Johann Friedrich Mehring Jr.

      John Leonard Conover was born on 8-Jan-1863 at Carroll County, Maryland. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring.

      Clara Elizabeth Conover was born on 23-Jan-1864 at Carroll County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Clara married Charles Edwin Foulk. Clara Elizabeth Conover died on 25-May-1947 at age 83.

      Ellen Margaret Conover was born on 20-Feb-1866 at Carroll County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Ellen married John William Andrew Keefauver, son of Jacob Keefauver and Mary Eliza Hartzell, circa 1888. Ellen Margaret Conover died on 23-Oct-1925 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 59. Ellen was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Emma Belle Conover was born on 25-Jun-1869 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring.

      Minnie Alverta Conover was born on 8-Aug-1870 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Minnie married Charles Grand Shanebrook, son of Jacob Henry Shanebrook and Mary Ellen Snyder, circa 1890. Minnie Alverta Conover died on 4-Jun-1942 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 71. Minnie was buried at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Howard Samuel Conover was born on 6-Jan-1872 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Howard married Cora Virginia Schwartz. Howard Samuel Conover died on 7-Jun-1957 at age 85. Howard was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Curtis Leroy Conover was born on 2-Feb-1874 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Curtis married Emma G. (Unknown) circa 1903.
     

      George Milton Conover was born on 9-Mar-1875 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. George Milton Conover was baptized on 8-Aug-1875 at Mount Joy Lutheran Church, Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. George married Mary Grace Hartman, daughter of George William Hartman and Marie Elizabeth Durboraw, circa 1901. George Milton Conover died on 9-Feb-1956 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 80. George was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Charles Mehring Conover was born on 12-Jul-1876 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Charles married May Hover (Unknown).
     

      Bertha Ida Missour Conover was born on 2-Feb-1878 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring.

      William Metzler Conover was born on 12-Mar-1880 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. William married Myrtle Mae Swoper, daughter of W. J. Swoper, circa 1903.
     

      Norman Brice Conover was born on 31-Jul-1883 at Mount Joy Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Norman married Clara Louse Appler, daughter of Jacob F. Appler and Emma C. (Unknown). Norman Brice Conover died on 28-Apr-1962 at age 78.
     

     Amos married Catherine Sheely.

     Catherine married Amos Basehoar.

      Dr. Lloyd Mehring Basehoar D.D.S. was born on 8-Mar-1890 at Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring. Dr. Lloyd Mehring Basehoar D.D.S. was baptized on 12-Jul-1890 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Lloyd married Helen P. Purdy, daughter of Alexander Purdy and Katie (Unknown). Dr. Lloyd Mehring Basehoar D.D.S. died in Mar-1938.
     He was also known as Lloyd Mehring Bashore.

      Bernice Pauline Basehoar was born on 5-Feb-1892 at Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring. Bernice Pauline Basehoar was baptized on 24-Jul-1892 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Bernice married Rev. Irvin Martin Law Sr. circa 1911. Bernice Pauline Basehoar died in Nov-1937 at age 45.

      Ethel Ruth Basehoar was born on 2-Jul-1893. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring. Ethel married Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey, son of William O. Gould Wickey and Jennie A. Hartman, on 29-Aug-1917 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Ethel Ruth Basehoar died in Sep-1982 at Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, at age 89.

      Dr. Clyde Evans Basehoar D.D.S. was born on 27-Jan-1903 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring. Clyde married Kathleen Bitner.

      Kathleen Bitner was born on 7-Feb-1905 at Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Kathleen married Dr. Clyde Evans Basehoar D.D.S., son of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring.

      Helen P. Purdy was born circa 1895 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Alexander Purdy and Katie (Unknown). Helen married Dr. Lloyd Mehring Basehoar D.D.S., son of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring.

     Alexander married Katie (Unknown).

     Katie married Alexander Purdy.

      Rev. Irvin Martin Law Sr. was born on 11-Nov-1883 at East Berlin, York County, Pennsylvania. Irvin married Bernice Pauline Basehoar, daughter of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring, circa 1911.
     Rev. Irvin Martin Law Sr. was also known as Rev. Irvin Martin Lau Sr. He was graduated in 1908 at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania; A. B. Degree. He was graduated in 1911 at Gettysburg Seminary, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the pastor of at Saint John's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, between 1911 and 1921. He was the pastor at Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, between 1921 and 1924. He was the pastor at West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, between 1924 and 1927. He was the pastor at Augsburg Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1927.

      Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey was born on 25-Sep-1891 at Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was born on 25-Sep-1891 at Echol, Perry County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William O. Gould Wickey and Jennie A. Hartman. Norman married Ethel Ruth Basehoar, daughter of Charles Henry Basehoar and Laura Minerva Mehring, on 29-Aug-1917 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
     Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey was graduated at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was graduated in 1915 at Gettysburg Seminary, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was graduated in 1916 at Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia; AM Degree. He a clergyman at Washington, District of Columbia, between 1916 and 1917.



Between 1919 and 1920 Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey at Oxford University. On 21-Nov-1920 he arrive aboard the Adriatic from Southampton.
He was graduated in 1922 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; PH.D. He a Lutheran Clergyman at Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, between 1924 and 1926. He the Director at Northwestern Lutheran Seminary, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, between 1924 and 1927. He was graduated in 1929; Doctor of Divinity. He the Secretary of the National Lutheran Confrence 1931.

     William married Jennie A. Hartman.

     Jennie married William O. Gould Wickey.

      Kathryn B. Wickey was born on 19-Jul-1921 at North Dakota. She was the daughter of Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey and Ethel Ruth Basehoar. Kathryn married Dr. Paul Michael Orso, son of Michael Orso and Berth (Unknown). Kathryn B. Wickey died in Apr-1979 at age 57.

      Dr. Paul Michael Orso was born on 2-Dec-1918. He was the son of Michael Orso and Berth (Unknown). Paul married Kathryn B. Wickey, daughter of Rev. Norman Jay Gould Wickey and Ethel Ruth Basehoar. Dr. Paul Michael Orso died on 22-Oct-2003 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, at age 84.
     He resided at at 224 Glenda Court, Millersville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in 1994. ELCA NEWS SERVICE

October 28, 2003

The Rev. Paul M. Orso, Former Lutheran Bishop and LSS Leader, Dies
03-194-JB

CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Paul M. Orso, bishop of the Maryland Synod of the former Lutheran Church in America (LCA) and former executive director of Lutheran Social Services (LSS), Washington, D.C., died Oct. 22 at his home in Gwynn Oak, Md. Orso, 84, had Parkinson's disease.
A memorial service is scheduled for Oct. 30 at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Severna Park, Md., where he and his wife Joan were members.
Orso was a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), which was created in 1988 through a merger of the American Lutheran Church, Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and LCA.
Ordained in 1944, Orso served as bishop of the LCA Maryland Synod from 1968 until he retired in 1983. Prior to that he was executive director and pastoral counselor for LSS from 1953 to 1968. He was a visiting professor at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, one of the eight ELCA seminaries;
associate professor of psychology at Upsala College, East Orange, N.J., a former college of the ELCA; supply pastor at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hartwick Seminary, Oneota, New York; assistant professor of psychology, Hartwick College; supply pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Boston; and chaplain at the Marine Hospital, Baltimore. He served an internship at Luther Place Memorial Church, Washington, D.C.
Orso served eight congregations as interim pastor in the Washington, D.C., area and in recent years was a supply pastor to many congregations.
Orso was born in 1918 in Montoursville, Pa. He graduated in 1940 from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., one of 28 ELCA colleges and niversities. In 1944 he earned a bachelor of divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (LTSG), an ELCA seminary. In 1949 he earned a doctorate in pastoral counseling from Boston University, Boston. He studied at George Washington University, Washington, D.C; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; and the Pastoral Care Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
In 1968 Susquehanna University awarded Orso an outstanding achievement award, and in 1969 it awarded him an honorary doctor of divinity degree.
Orso served with many church organizations during his career and in retirement, including Tressler Lutheran Home for Children, board of directors, secretary and vice president; Lutheran Welfare Conference in America, president; LCA Board of Social Ministry; Division of Welfare, Standing Committee, Lutheran Council in the U.S.A; Council for Lutheran Theological Education in the Northeast, member and chair; Bishop as Counselor, Conference of Synodical
Bishops, chair; LTSG board member; counselor, Executive Committee for Special Ministries, ELCA; and Maryland Synod Examining Panel.
Professional and community organizations he served were Family Life Association, Washington, D.C., president; Institute of Pastoral Care; American Association of Pastoral Counselors, fellow; Psychologists Interested in the Advancement of Psychotherapy; American Protestant Hospital Association, College of Chaplains; American Psychological Association President's Committee for the Employment of Physically Handicapped; and American Cancer Society,
Anne Arundel County, Md., board of directors.
Orso wrote for several publications including "The Lutheran," the magazine of the ELCA, "Lutheran Church Quarterly," "Lutheran Young Adults" and "Journal of Pastoral Care."
In addition to his wife Joan, Orso is survived by a son, Donald, and a daughter, Carolyn Bertelsmeyer, both from his first marriage. Orso and his first wife, Kathryn, were married 33 years before her death in 1979.
Orso will be cremated. Interment will be private.
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A scholarship fund in Orso's named has been established for students at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Funds will be used to support students entering church vocations. on 22-Oct-2003.

     Michael married Berth (Unknown).

     Berth married Michael Orso.

      Norman Eugene Otto was born on 19-Aug-1917. He died in May-1979 at age 61.

     Erle married Sarah (Unknown).

     Sarah married Erle Diehl.

      Mary Grace Hartman was born circa 1874 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George William Hartman and Marie Elizabeth Durboraw. Mary married George Milton Conover, son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring, circa 1901. Mary Grace Hartman died on 23-Aug-1930 at Keystone Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Mary was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Margaret E. Conover was born circa 1903 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Milton Conover and Mary Grace Hartman.

      Ella H. Conover was born on 18-Jan-1904 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Milton Conover and Mary Grace Hartman. Ella married George I. Bemiller. Ella H. Conover died on 3-Aug-1979 at age 75. Ella was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Silver Run, Carroll County, Maryland.

      Kenneth G. Conover was born circa 1908 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of George Milton Conover and Mary Grace Hartman.

      Samuel D. Conover was born on 2-Apr-1913 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of George Milton Conover and Mary Grace Hartman. Samuel married Marianna P. (Unknown). Samuel D. Conover died on 16-May-2002 at age 89. Samuel was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Charlotte R. Conover was born circa 1918 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Milton Conover and Mary Grace Hartman. Charlotte R. Conover died on 5-Jun-1936. Charlotte was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Cora Virginia Schwartz was born on 17-Nov-1873 at Pennsylvania. She was baptized on 15-Jan-1878 at Saint James Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Cora married Howard Samuel Conover, son of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Cora Virginia Schwartz died on 7-May-1972 at age 98. Cora was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Rhoda J. Conover was born circa 1901 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Howard Samuel Conover and Cora Virginia Schwartz.

      Charles Edwin Foulk was born on 30-Mar-1865 at Mount Pleasant Twp., Adams County, Pennsylvania. Charles married Clara Elizabeth Conover, daughter of Samuel Davis Conover and Ellen Clementine Mehring. Charles Edwin Foulk died on 17-Dec-1951 at Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania, at age 86. Charles was buried at Grace Lutheran Church, Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

      Goldie Sarah Foulk was born on 5-Nov-1900 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charles Edwin Foulk and Clara Elizabeth Conover. Goldie Sarah Foulk was baptized on 3-Jan-1901 at Grace Lutheran Church, Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Goldie married Roy Theodore Bittle, son of Theodore William Bittle and Daisy Annie H. Rudisill, on 15-Apr-1922. Goldie Sarah Foulk died on 30-Sep-1990 at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, at age 89. Goldie was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

     King married Minnie Harriet Williams.