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     William S. Halteman was born on 19 June 1880 at home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. William S. Halteman was also known as William Schultz Halteman. However, he had, as far as he knew, no middle name. He used the initial S from his earliest years.¹ He received the sacrament of Holy Communion every time it was celebrated from October 1898 till April 1901 inclusive with the exception of October 1900, and also in January of 1902 and October of 1904 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was baptized as an adult on 13 November 1898 at age 18 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. Howard Long conducted the services.⁵ He played a slide trombone, which he bought in November 1898 from George Deimer. He started to play with a band in January 1900, and joined the Spring City band. Their band festival, in which he played, was on Aug. 18, 1900: they cleared $110. He later played with the Germamia Band of Norristown, Pennsylvania for the Evansbury Festival on June 14, 1902, and he later joined that band. He first heard John Philip Sousa and his band in concert at Mullan Grove, when he played there from May 30th to June 28th 1902; Sousa then played at the Steeple Chase Pier, Atlantic City. In later years, he would take every opportunity he could to see John Philip Sousa and his band whenever they would play on the Atlantic City boardwalk. He loved their march music.
     He could also sing; he had a rich bass voice. He resisted the efforts of the church organist, and of Mae Bessor, who pleaded with him, to recruit him for the church choir.
     William S. Halteman was by trade, a carpenter.^6,7 He was by necessity, a driver, a deliveryman, for the laundry operated by his wife's brother-in-law.⁸ He joined Carpenters and Joiners Union No. 997 on 18 February 1902 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
He married Melvina Raysor, daughter of William H Raysor and Rachel (?), on 28 June 1902 at the parsonage of St. Vincent Reformed Church which was very probably 270 Chestnut Street,⁹ Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. Howard Long conducted the ceremony, which was witnessed by John P. Spring of Norristown, as best man, and Anna E. Gresh, also of Norristown, as bridesmaid.^10,11 They lived at several different residences during their brief marriage. They both lived in Spring City until they married, then:
517 Kohn Street, Norristown, where he began to board in June 1902, with Millie moving in on June 30th. They spent the 29th at her parent's home, and the 30th at his parent's; it rained both days, and spent the nights at his home.
1213 Willow Street, Norristown beginning on Tues. Aug. 5, 1902
541 Bridge Street, Spring City (her home) beginning Jan. 7, 1903
533 Noble Street, Norristown (boarded) beginning on Aug. 24, 1903
522 West Lafayette, Norristown (a house) beginning on
23 Staubridge Street (a house owned by Wm. J. Beards ) beginning on June 12, 1905
     20 E. Chestnut Street (boarded)
741 Astor Street, Norristown (a house) from Monday, Feb. 11, 1907 to May 15, 1907, and then to his home in Spring City for two weeks.
617 De Kalb Street (boarded) for two months June to July 1907
21 W. Beech Street, Norristown (a house) beginning on July 18, 1907.¹² A coal black stray cat, named Topsy, showed up at their home at 1213 Willow Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on the night of Tuesday, 9 September 1902--- and was adopted. William S. Halteman joined a volunteer fire company, Norris Hose Co., on 6 September 1907 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, His badge number was 167, and he fought several fires. He ceased living at 21 Beech Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1909. He took his sons to board with Josiah. He started to board at Hotel Rambo on Monday evening, Oct. 11th. He sold at private sale on October 15th everything, with a few exceptions.¹³
     William S. Halteman went to the Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Monday, 29 January 1912. He started to take dancing lessons. This was when he met Mary Woods and her daughter Ida. They would not meet again for eight years. He asked Ida to dance and she found that he had two left feet; he stepped on her toes.¹³ He was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.¹⁴ William S. Halteman and Ida Gregory Woods were engaged on 23 July 1921. William S. Halteman married Ida Gregory Woods, daughter of William Woods and Mary E. Bissett, on 28 September 1921 at 124 Second Street, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.^15,16,17 The Rev. J. L. Surtees, pastor of Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Pleasantville, performed the ceremony. The newspaper, in reporting the marriage, declared that the groom was from a prominent Philadelphia family.
     The matron of honor was the bride's sister, May Kline, and the best man was her brother, Charles Woods. The bride's niece, Ruth Woods, was the flower girl. Delma Kline played Lohengrin's Wedding March on the piano. There were 10 others present, none from the groom's family, at the 7 p.m. ceremony.
     Also present was the bride's mother, Mary Woods, her sister-in-law, Isabelle Woods, nieces Alverna and Margaret, and nephew Laurence Woods. Also, her cousin Lilian Woods Buck and her husband, William Ray Buck. Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Mary McCue and Mrs. Charles Wiesenberger completed the guest list.
     Following the wedding breakfast, the couple left on the 9:09 p.m. train for Niagara Falls, and other places. A good number of friends showed up to wish them well.¹⁶
     William S. Halteman and Ida lived between October 1921 and 8 February 1922 at 124 North Second Street, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. William S. Halteman and Ida lived between 8 February 1922 and 22 May 1922 at West Jersey Avenue, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. William S. Halteman and Ida lived on 22 May 1922 at 44 West Reading Avenue, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. William S. Halteman and Ida lived after 1923 at 43 East Revere Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey. William S. Halteman was a Methodist after 1926. He joined Central Methodist Episcopal Church in Linwood, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on 21 February 1926. The Rev. Walter C. Bishop received him into membership. He enjoyed baseball; he was a Philadelphia fan, but he was realistic about their chances. He was known to say that they would trade any decent player they had playing for them. He was usually right about that. He petitioned for a delayed birth certificate on 6 August 1942 from the Orphan's Court of Chester County, Pennsylvania. He sought the birth record so he could collect Social Security; he was 62-years-old at the time. The petition was granted by Judge Coust Woods on 3 August 1942. Supporting affidavits were filed by Josiah S. Halteman, Amos Kolb and Nora Hartman.¹ William S. Halteman and Ida sold their home at 43 E. Revere Ave., Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on 15 April 1949 to their daughter Mary and her husband Charles.^18,19 William S. Halteman and Ida lived on and after on 6 September 1949 in 2606 Wabash Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey.²⁰ William S. Halteman rented out his home on Wabash Avenue in November 1957.²¹ He was taken ill with prostate gland trouble on 2 June 1959. He was operated on 5 June 1959 at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey, On 15 June 1959 he suffered a stroke.²² He died at 2 am on 5 July 1959 in Mayfair Nursing Home, Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 79 years and 16 days.^6,23,24 The cause of William's death was cerebral thrombosis.⁶ His obituary appeared in The Atlantic City Press, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on say 6 July 1959. It read:
          William S. Halteman
               Retired Carpenter, 79
William S. Halteman, 79, of 43 East Revere Ave., Northfield, died in the Mayfair Nursing Home, Somers Point, Sunday after a month's illness.
A resident of Northfield 40 years, he was a retired carpenter. Mr. Halteman was a member of the Artisans and Central Methodist Church of Linwood.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Wolfram of Northfield; two sons, Loren R. of Denver, Colo., and William E. of Alexandra, Va., and one grandson.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Sheppard Joslin of Central Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville.²⁴
     His funeral was held in Parsels Funeral Home, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The 2 p.m. service was conducted by the Rev. Sheppard Joslin, pastor of Central Methodist Church, Linwood, N.J.. The pallbearers were his nephew, Eugene Halteman, his wife's nephew, Lawrence E Woods, Tiny Robert Bishop, Charles Henry Wolfram, and family friends Willliam Delaney and Mulford Potter. Also attending, from among his family were his son William, his cousins Jo McNamara, Anne Kirckoffer, Frank L. Gresh and his wife, Walter J. Fitzpatrick and his daughter Alice English.^25,26 William S. Halteman was buried on 8 July 1959 in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.^27,28
      He left a will on 16 August 1948.²⁹ The transcript of the Will read:

                              LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM S HALTEMAN
I, WILLIAM S. HALTEMAN, of the City of Northfield, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make and execute this my last Will and Testament, hereby expressly revoking any and all former Will and Wills and all Testamentary papers of whatsoever kind or nature heretofore by me made.

FIRST: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be done.

SECOND: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever kind or wheresoever situate, I do give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Ida G. Halteman, absolutely.
THIRD: I nominate, constitute and appoint my wife, Ida G. Halteman, to be the Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, and she shall serve as such without bond, in this or any other jurisdiction where proceedings may be required to be taken in connection with this my Last Will and Testament.
FOURTH: In the event that my wife, the said Ida G. Halteman, shall predecease me, or in the event that my said wife and I shall perish in a common accident or catastrophe, then and in either or both of said events, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever kind or wheresoever situate, unto my daughter, Mary Almira Halteman, absolutely.
FIFTH: In the event that my wife, the said Ida G. Halteman shall predecease me, or in the event that my said wife and I shall perish in a common accident or catastrophe, then and

---WILLIAM S HALTEMAN---

in either or both of said events, I nominate, constitute and appoint my daughter, Mary Almira Halteman, to be the Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, and she shall serve as such without bond, in this or any other jurisdiction where proceedings may be required to be taken in connection with this my Last Will and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have on this sixteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, signed, sealed, published and declared the foregoing instrument as and for my last Will and Testament, in the presence of each and all of the subscribing witnesses, each of whom I have requested, in the presence of each of the other, to subscribe his name, with his address, as an attesting witness, in my presence and the presence of the other.                                                        WILLIAM S. HALTEMAN (SEAL)
SIGNED, SEALED, PUBLISHED and DECLARED by the said William S. Halteman, the Testator hereinbefore named, as and for his Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who were present at the same time, and who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of the other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on this sixteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight.
HARRY SOUCBAL                9 E. Washington Ave., Pleasantville, N.J.
CHARLES R. JACKSON            111 Martin Terrace, Pleasantville, N.J.
     His estate was probated on 16 July 1959 in Surrogate's Court, Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey.²⁹
     William S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 8 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Moses S. Halteman and Almira Halteman as a son. William was recorded as a 19-year-old single white male born in June 1880 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was recorded as a carpenter and he had not been unemployed in the previous year. He could speak English, read and write.⁷ William S. Halteman appeared in the census enumerated on 16 April 1910 at 401 Swede Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was a boarder, a 29-year-old widowed white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He spoke English and could read and write. He was classified as a worker who had not been out of work on April 10, 1910 but he had been unemployed for 10 weeks in 1909. He was a carpenter, a house being the general establishment where he worked.³⁰ He appeared in the census enumerated on 14 April 1930 at 43 East Revere Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, as the head of the household. He was recorded with the middle initial S., as a 49-year-old married white male who was 21-years-old at the time of his first marriage. He was recorded as born in Pennsylvania to parents who were also both born in Pennsylvania. He owned the home in which he was living, which was valued at $10,000, and it contained a radio set. The family did not live on a farm. He had not attended school since the previous September, he could speak English, read and write. He was not a veteran and he was employed as a worker, a deliveryman at the laundry. He had been at work the last regular work day.⁸.

     Ida Gregory Woods was born on 21 January 1890 in N. Vineland, Landis Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Woods and Mary E. Bissett. She was said to have been born with the sixth sense, and to have given evidence of this at various times in her life.⁵ On 2 June 1905 her name was also recorded as Ida G Woods.⁶ Ida Gregory Woods and William S. Halteman were engaged on 23 July 1921. Ida Gregory Woods married William S. Halteman, son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz, on 28 September 1921 at 124 Second Street, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.^7,8,9 The Rev. J. L. Surtees, pastor of Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Pleasantville, performed the ceremony. The newspaper, in reporting the marriage, declared that the groom was from a prominent Philadelphia family.
     The matron of honor was the bride's sister, May Kline, and the best man was her brother, Charles Woods. The bride's niece, Ruth Woods, was the flower girl. Delma Kline played Lohengrin's Wedding March on the piano. There were 10 others present, none from the groom's family, at the 7 p.m. ceremony.
     Also present was the bride's mother, Mary Woods, her sister-in-law, Isabelle Woods, nieces Alverna and Margaret, and nephew Laurence Woods. Also, her cousin Lilian Woods Buck and her husband, William Ray Buck. Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Mary McCue and Mrs. Charles Wiesenberger completed the guest list.
     Following the wedding breakfast, the couple left on the 9:09 p.m. train for Niagara Falls, and other places. A good number of friends showed up to wish them well.⁸ The article reporting the wedding appeared in The Atlantic City Press of Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. It read:
     MISS IDA WOODS AN AUTUMN BRIDE               
A pretty house wedding took place on Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, at 7 o'clock, when Miss Ida Woods, daughter of Mrs. Mary Woods, of 124 N. Second street, Pleasantville, became the bride of Mr. Wm. S. Halteman, of Philadelphia. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Rev. J. L. Surtees, of Wesley M. E. Church, performed the ceremony. The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate families attending. Her sister, Mrs. H. G. Kline, was matron of honor, and her brother, Mr. Chas. Woods, acted as best man. The bridal party were led by the flower girl, little Miss Ruth Woods, niece of the bride. She carried a basket of pink dahlias and Miss Delma Kline played Lohengrin's Wedding March. The bride looked charming in a grown of white satin and wore a bridal veil of white net trimmed with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. H. G. Kline wore a grown of Harding blue satin and carried a bouquet of pink dahlias. Mrs. Halteman is well known in Pleasantville and Atlantic City, while the groom is of a prominent Philadelphia family. They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.
Following the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. The many friends and relatives of the couple gathered at the electric depot to see them off. With a shower of rice they left on the 9.09 train for a two-weeks honeymoon to Niagara Falls and other places of interest.⁸
     Ida G Halteman and William lived between October 1921 and 8 February 1922 at 124 North Second Street, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Ida G Halteman and William lived between 8 February 1922 and 22 May 1922 at West Jersey Avenue, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Ida G Halteman and William lived on 22 May 1922 at 44 West Reading Avenue, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Ida G Halteman and William lived after 1923 at 43 East Revere Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Ida G Halteman was a Methodist. She joined Central Methodist Episcopal Church in Linwood, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on 3 January 1926. She was a member of the Christian Woman's Temperance Union, and was a founding member, along with Florence VanSant, of the chapter at Central Methodist Church of Linwood.
     Politically, she was, like the rest of her family, a member of the Republican Party. On Election day, she would be a challenger for the different candidates at the polls, and would prepare lunch for the poll workers at the church, where they would be served. She made root beer from scratch, and William liked it with the "kick" it would give.¹⁰ In April 1949 her name was recorded as, and she signed her name as Ida Wood Halteman.¹¹ She and William sold their home at 43 E. Revere Ave., Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on 15 April 1949 to their daughter Mary and her husband Charles.^11,12 Ida G Halteman and William lived on and after on 6 September 1949 in 2606 Wabash Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey.¹³ Her Social Security number was 155-01-6700, and it was issued in New Jersey.² Ida G Halteman died at 1:30 pm on 15 May 1954 in Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 64 years, 3 months and 24 days.^2,14,15,16 The cause of Ida's death was a heart attack, coronary thrombosis, which was suffered at home the night before her death. Peter H. Marvel, M.D. of Northfield, N.J. was the attending physician.¹⁷ Her obituary appeared in The Atlantic City Press in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, on 16 May 1954. It read:
     Mrs. I. W. Halteman, 64, Northfield Resident
Mrs. Ida Woods Halteman, of 2606 Wabash Ave., Northfield, died suddenly yesterday at her home. She was 64.
     A resident of Northfield 30 years, she had long been an active member of Central Methodist Church, Linwood. She was a member of the Fidelity Class and Women's Society of Christian Service there and was also a charter member of the Pleasantville Chapter of the Patriotic Order of America.
     Surviving are her husband, William S., and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Wolfram, of Northfield.
     The Rev. Sheppard Joslin, pastor of Central Methodist Church, will conduct services in Pleasantville Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville.¹⁶
      A death notice appeared in the same newspaper at that time, and it read:
HALDEMAN----Of Northfield, N.J. suddenly on May 15, 1954, IDA WOODS, age 64 years, wife of William S. Halteman. Relatives and friends and all organizations of which she was a member are invited to attend funeral services from Parsels Funeral Home, 18 W. Washington av., Pleasantville., on Tuesday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Interment Atlantic City Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening from 7 to 9.¹⁶
     Ida G Halteman was buried on 18 May 1954 in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey.^14,18,16 She left a will on 16 August 1948.¹⁹ The transcript of the Will read:
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF IDA G. HALTEMAN
I, IDA G. HALTEMAN, of the City of Northfield, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make and execute this my Last Will and Testament, hereby expressly revoking any and all former Will and Wills and all Testamentary papers of whatsoever kind or nature heretofore by me made.
FIRST: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be done.
SECOND: All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever kind or wheresoever situate, I do give, devise and bequeath unto my husband, William S. Halteman, absolutely.
THIRD: I nominate, constitute and appoint my husband, William S. Halteman, to be the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, and he shall serve as such without bond, in this or any other jurisdiction where proceedings may be required to be taken in connection with this my Last Will and Testament.
FOURTH: In the event that my husband, the said William S. Halteman, shall predecease me, or in the event that my said husband and I shall perish in a common accident or catastrophe, then and in either or both of said events, I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever kind or wheresoever situate, unto my daughter, Mary Almira Halteman, absolutely.
FIFTH: In the event that my husband, the said William S. Halteman shall predecease me, or in the event that my said husband and I shall perish in a common accident or catastrophe, than and in either or both of said events, I nominate, constitute and appoint my daughter, Mary Almira Halteman, to be the Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, and she shall serve as such without bond, in this or any other jurisdiction where proceedings may be required to be taken in connection with this my Last Will and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have on this sixteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, signed, sealed, published and declared the foregoing instrument as and for my last Will and Testament, in the presence of each and all of the subscribing witnesses, each of whom I have requested, in the presence of each of the other, to subscribe his name, with his address, as an attesting witness, in my presence and in the presence of the other.
                              Ida G. Halteman (SEAL)
SIGNED, SEALED, PUBLISHED and DECLARED by the said Ida G. Halteman, the Testatrix hereinbefore named, as and for her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who were present at the same time, and who at her request, in her presence and the presence of the other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on this sixteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight.
Harry Souchal 9 E. Washington Ave., Pleasantville, N. J.
Charles R. Jackson 111 Martin Terrace, Pleasantville, N. J.

State of New Jersey
County of Atlantic ss.
I, ALBERT C. ABBOTT, Surrogate of the said County of Atlantic, do hereby certify the annexed to be a true copy of the last will and testament of IDA G. HALTEMAN, late of the County of Atlantic, deceased, and that WILLIAM S. HALTEMAN, the Executor therein named, proved the same before me and is duly authorized to take upon himself the administration of the estate of the said testatrix agreeably to the said will.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this Second day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four.
     (SEAL)                    Albert Abbott, Surrogate.
Her estate was probated on 2 June 1954 in Surrogate's Court, Mays Landing, Atlantic County, New Jersey.¹⁹
     Ida Gregory Woods appeared on the state census of 1895 in Vineland, Landis Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, living with William Woods. Ida was recorded as a white native born female between the ages of five and 20 years.²⁰ Ida Gregory Woods appeared on the census enumerated on 9 June 1900 at 419 North Boulevard, Vineland Borough, Cumberland County, New Jersey, living with William Woods and Mary E. Woods as a daughter. She was recorded as being a 10-year-old single white female who was born January 1890 in New Jersey to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write, and had attended school for nine months.²¹ Ida G Woods appeared on the state census enumerated on 2 June 1905 at 116 South Chalfont Avenue, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, living with William Woods. Ida was recorded as a 15-year-old single white female born January 1890 in New Jersey. Both of her parents were recorded as born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write and was attending school.⁶ Ida Gregory Woods appeared in the census of 1910 at 415 Boardwalk (Katz home), Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, living with William Woods and Mary E. Bissett as a daughter. She was recorded as being a 20-year-old single white female who was born in New Jersey to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. She was classified as a worker, employed as an office girl at the laundry. She had not been out of work on the previous April 10th and was not out of work during 1909.²² Ida was listed as a sister-in-law in Henry G Kline's household on the 1920 Census at 124 North Second Street, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was recorded as being a 27-year-old single white female who was born in New Jersey to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. She was classified as a wage worker, employed in a laundry, and her occupation was given as an ironer, with another word that follows it which is difficult to decipher.²³ Ida G Halteman appeared in the census enumerated on 14 April 1930 at 43 East Revere Avenue, Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded with the middle initial of G., as a 39-year-old married white female who was married for the first time at age 31. She was recorded as born in New Jersey to parents both of whom were recorded as born in Pennsylvania. She had not attended school since the previous September, she could speak English, read and write. Her occupation was given as "none."²⁴

     Melvina Raysor was born on 18 December 1880 in Bridge Street, Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William H Raysor and Rachel (?). Melvina Raysor was baptized on 13 May 1881 in East Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.² She lived before 1902 at 541 Bridge Street, Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania. She married William S. Halteman, son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz, on 28 June 1902 at the parsonage of St. Vincent Reformed Church which was very probably 270 Chestnut Street,⁵ Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. Howard Long conducted the ceremony, which was witnessed by John P. Spring of Norristown, as best man, and Anna E. Gresh, also of Norristown, as bridesmaid.^6,7 They lived at several different residences during their brief marriage. They both lived in Spring City until they married, then:
517 Kohn Street, Norristown, where he began to board in June 1902, with Millie moving in on June 30th. They spent the 29th at her parent's home, and the 30th at his parent's; it rained both days, and spent the nights at his home.
1213 Willow Street, Norristown beginning on Tues. Aug. 5, 1902
541 Bridge Street, Spring City (her home) beginning Jan. 7, 1903
533 Noble Street, Norristown (boarded) beginning on Aug. 24, 1903
522 West Lafayette, Norristown (a house) beginning on
23 Staubridge Street (a house owned by Wm. J. Beards ) beginning on June 12, 1905
     20 E. Chestnut Street (boarded)
741 Astor Street, Norristown (a house) from Monday, Feb. 11, 1907 to May 15, 1907, and then to his home in Spring City for two weeks.
617 De Kalb Street (boarded) for two months June to July 1907
21 W. Beech Street, Norristown (a house) beginning on July 18, 1907.⁸ A coal black stray cat, named Topsy, showed up at their home at 1213 Willow Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on the night of Tuesday, 9 September 1902--- and was adopted. Melvina Raysor was ill with possibly consumption. She was sick for ten months and the last eight she was bedridden.¹ She died at 6:35 pm on 13 May 1909 at 21 Beech street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at age 28 years, 4 months and 25 days.¹ She was buried at 2 pm on 18 May 1909 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Melvina Raysor appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1900 at 239 Bridge Street, Spring City Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with William H Raysor and Rachel (?) as a daughter. She was recorded as a 19-year old single white female born in December 1800 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write.⁹

     Loren Roswell Halteman was born on 5 December 1904 in 522 West Lafayette Ave., Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor. Conflicting evidence states that Loren Roswell Halteman was born on 6 December 1904 in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.³ He was the ward of Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine Halteman between 1910 and 1921. Loren Roswell Halteman was a newsboy for a news agency in January 1920.⁴ He married Ruth (?) in Colorado. Loren Roswell Halteman began military service on 7 April 1931, two days after Easter, in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, in the U.S. Army Air Corps.^5,6 He was a warrant officer.³ He made his carrer in the U.S. Air Force. He left the service briefly, but rejoined after he found that he missed it. His father helped him in re-enlisting. He enlisted into the regular Army on 1 July 1939. He and Ruth lived in 1950 at 1342 Adams Avenue, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.⁷
     Published material, which is under copyright, appeared on 11 May 1951 in Lowry Airmen, Lowry, Colorado. It read:
     M/Sgt. L. R. Halteman, First Sergeant of the 3415th Aircraft Gunnery Group, Hq. & Hq. Sq., entered the service in April 1931. He enlisted at Camden, New Jersey, though his record shows Norristown, Pa. to be his home town. M/Sgt. Halteman received his initial training at Fort Slocum, New York, and was assigned to the Coast Artillery at Kamehameha, Hawaii.
He finished his first enlistment at Fort Hancock, New York, and "re-upped" in the Quartermaster's Corps at Baltimore, Maryland. Transferring to the Air Force in July, 1939, he was stationed at Lowry until October 1942. He was then assigned to Fresno, California, and in August 1943 re-assigned again to Salina, Kansas. In October 1943 he was moved back to Lowry and remained here until he was discharged in 1947, having reached the grade of Warrant Officer. In January 1947 he re-enlisted as Master Sergeant and went to Japan for the occupation. He remained in Japan until 1949 when he was once again returned to Lowry and assigned to the legal office. He was assigned as First Sergeant of the Gunnery Group in September 1950 when the squadron was formed.
M/Sgt. Halteman, not a man of long and flowery speeches, has this to say about his service career, "It's been pretty good to me." He resides in Denver with his wife Ruth.⁵
     Loren was a member of the Air Force, but he never flew in an airplane.⁸ Loren retired from the military on 31 October 1961.⁹ He lived in East Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.³ He lived in 1989 at Manatawny Manor, Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^10,3 His Social Security number was 521-52-0713, and it was issued in Colorado.^11,3 He died at 2:10 pm on 11 October 1989 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 84 years, 10 months and 6 days.^11,12 The cause of Loren's death was sepsis due to a congestive heart failure with metarolic acidosis and renal failure as underlaying causes.³ He was cremated on 12 October 1989 at R.A. Ferris & Co., West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.³
     Loren Roswell Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 21 April 1910 at 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine Halteman as a nephew. Loren was recorded as a five year old single white male born in Pennslvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was recorded as "none."¹³ Loren Roswell Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 13 January 1920 at 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine Halteman as a nephew. Loren, recorded with the middle initial of R., was a 15-year-old single white male born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write, and had attended school in the previous year. His occupation was given as a newsboy for a news agency.⁴ Loren Roswell Halteman was listed as a boarder in the census report of the Ralph Matz household at 323 Weiser Street, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on 12 April 1930. He was recorded as being a 25-year-old single white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write and had not attended school since September 1, 1929. He was classified as a worker and had been at work the previous day. His occupation was given as a typist, and he worked in a machine office. He was not a veteran of the United States armed forces.¹⁴

     Warren Leroy Halteman was born on 27 June 1908 at 21 Beech Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor. Warren Leroy Halteman was ill with inflluenza, which ultimatly caused his death, from 4 November 1908.³ He died at 6 a.m. on 12 November 1908 at 21 West Beech Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 4 months and 16 days.^1,4 The cause of Warren's death was, according to his father, inward spasms.¹ The secondary cause of death was gastro-intestinal catarah, which began on 9 November 1908 and lasted five days.³ He was buried on 14 November 1908 in Riverside Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,3

     Anna McGrath was born on 10 September 1901 in Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of John McGrath and Winnie (?).¹ Anna McGrath was employed as a clerk in a dry goods store in January 1920.³ She married William Everette Halteman, son of William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor, on 18 February 1936 in Massachusetts.⁴ Anna Halteman and William lived in 1936 at 50 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington N.W., District of Columbia.⁵ Anna Halteman and William lived in 1950 at 1448 Girard Street North West, Washington, District of Columbia.⁶ Anna Halteman and William lived at 1446 Washington Avenue, Alexandra, Virginia.⁶ Anna Halteman and William lived in 4078 Washington Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia.⁶ Anna Halteman and William lived in 1970 at P. O. Box 84, Apartment 410, Feldhaven, Polk County, Florida.^7,8 Anna Halteman lived in 1982 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁹ Her Social Security number was 579-20-3284, and it was issued in Washington, D.C..² She died in August 1982 in Massachusetts at age 80 years and 10 months.²
     Anna McGrath appeared on the census enumerated on 7 January 1920 at 653 Woodman Street, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, living with John McGrath and Winnie (?) as a daughter. Anna was recorded with the name Annie, an 18-year-old single white female born in Massachusetts of a father born in Ireland and a mother born in New Hampshire. Her father's mother tongue was recorded as English. She had not attended school in the previous year. She could speak English, read and write. She was recorded as employed as a clerk in a dry goods store.¹

     Ruth (?) married Loren Roswell Halteman, son of William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor, in Colorado. Ruth (?) and Loren lived in 1950 at 1342 Adams Avenue, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹ Ruth (?) died in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

     Moses S. Halteman was born on 6 June 1842 in West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Christian Halteman and Deborah B. Stauffer. Moses S. Halteman and Benjamin Halteman contributed one dollar each to St. Vincent German Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, for the construction of a church sanctuary in 1854.⁵ Moses S. Halteman witnessed the administration bond of Jesse Schultz's estate on 26 March 1863.⁶ Moses S. Halteman married Almira Schultz, daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk, between 10 April 1866 and 21 April 1867 The date was probably 1867, and almost certainly after July 1866.^7,8 Moses S. Halteman was a farmer.^1,9,10 He was, like his ancestors, a Mennonite, and he belonged to East Vincent Mennonite Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He and Almira lived on Arch street, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was appointed a guardian of Mary Jane Schultz in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1870.^11,12 Moses S. Halteman made an accounting of the estate of his ward, Mary Jane Schutz, upon receipt of the estate on 14 June 1871. There was $847.21 received from the estate of Isaac Rosen, the amount of the trust.¹² He made an accounting of the estate of his ward, Mary Jane Schultz, and paid the balance to her on 6 April 1877 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹³ Moses S. Halteman contributed two dollars to St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of a church organ on 1 May 1877.¹⁴ He was bonded as the administrator of the estate of Christian Halteman on 1 September 1893.¹⁵ A petition for the administration of the estate of Christian Halteman was granted to Moses S. Halteman when he qualified as administrator on 6 September 1893.¹⁶ He left a will on 22 May 1912. It was handwritten, on a store brought stationary Will form.¹⁷ The transcript of the Will read:
          By these Presents,

That I, Moses S. Halteman of East Vincent township, Chester County and State of Pennsylvania
being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, and considering the uncertainties of life, do therefore make, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say:
ITEM: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as conveniently may be done after my decease out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my executors from any part of my estate.
I give, devise and bequeath to my son Josiah S. Halteman and my Son-in-Law Thomas Taylor as trustees for my wife Elmira Halteman whatever part or portions of my estate she would take had I died testate.[sic] Said trustees shall take and receive such parts or portions, invest and re-invest the same and, after deducting all necessary charges and expenses, pay over to my wife the net income thereof annually to my said wife during her natural life.
Upon the death of my wife, I direct said trustees to pay over the estate thus held for the use of my wife to my four children in equal shares or the issue of any child who may then be deceased, the issue representing the parent in the distrubution.
As to share of my estate herein given to my son William S. Halteman one of my children, both that payable at my death and that payable upon the death of my widow, I direct shall be taken, and managed and invested by my Trustees hereinbefore named as trustees for my said son William S. Halteman and the net income therefrom, after deducting all necessary charges and expenses, they shall pay to said son for and during his life and at the death of said child the principal of his share shall be paid to his children then living and the issue of those who may be then dead and in default of issue then surviving him, I give his share to my other children or their issue in the manner above indicated.
And as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my Estate, real, personal or mixed, of whatever nature or kind, or wheresoever situate at the time of my decease, I do hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my four children in even and equal shares as follows,
one of the four even and equal shares, I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Josiah S. Halteman, his heirs and assigns.
one of the four even and equal shares, I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Laura Taylor her heirs and assigns.
one of the four even and equal shares I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Warren S. Halteman, his heirs and assigns.
one of the four even and equal shares I give to the Trustees hereinbefore mentioned. and to be held in trust as hereinbefore mentioned, and disposed of as hereinbefore directed.
And lastly, I do make, constitute and appoint my son Josiah S. Halteman and my Son-in-Law Thomas Taylor to be my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills and Testaments by me at any time heretofore made, and declaring this to be my Last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal, the 22^nd day of May-- in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve.
                    Moses S. Halteman (SEAL)
Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the testator above named, as and for his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto, at his request, subscribed our names in his presence, and in the presence of each other, as witnesses hereunto.
          Mary C. Rosenberger
          L. H. Rosenberger.¹⁷
Moses S. Halteman owned property which was advertised for sale in November 1915. The following notice appeared in the local newspaper legal section in November 1915---
          PUBLIC SALE of REAL ESTATE and HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Will be sold at Public sale on the premises on the corner of Arch and Airey streets, Spring City, Pa., known as Snyder Addition, on
               SATURDAY, NOV. 27, 1915,
A fine double brick house, 8 rooms each, with water in kitchen, and all in best condition; with stable in rear of lot, stabling for 3 horses and 3 wagons.
Also 2 lots, unimproved, sold at same time.
Also, at same time and place, lot of Household Goods, consisting of heater and pipe range and other kitchen furniture; dishes, crockery, cooking articles, four bedroom suites, chairs of all kinds, rockers and others; washmachine, tubs, wringer, boiler; 1 barrel vinegar, ready for use; organ, carpets, rag, ingrain and Brussels; 3 tables, several stands, looking glasses, farmer's boiler, 4 tons pea coal, iron kettle, saws, hoes, feed cutter, about 1 ton hay, 1 bay horse, 1 lot wagon, express wagon, new; 2 carriages, 1 sleigh, 1 set heavy harness, 2 sets light harness, blind halter, head halter, feed chest, lawn mower, grindstone, forks, chickens, and many other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms: Cash. Conditions on Real Estate made known on day of sale. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp.
                              MOSES S. HALTEMAN
     Walter M. Clevenstine, Auct. R. E. Clevenstine, Clerk 16-dts.
William S. Halteman wrote in his diary, in the entry immediately after he records his mother's death, the following: 'Father sold all out // on Sat. Nov 27--15 // horse brought $10.00 // house brought $2680 // sold my organ for $12. 00' //-indicates new line.¹⁸ His son William, upon first seeing a photograph of Joseph Lake Young, the owner of the Million Dollar Pier, almost mistook him for his father; he said that the resemblence was striking and that Young looked exactly like his father.¹⁹ He died at 12:05 am on 23 December 1920 in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 78 years, 6 months and 17 days. The place of his death, according to his death certificate, is Franconica Township, Montgomery County. According to the funeral memorial card, and the diary of his son William, he died in Souderton. Since he died in 1920, he could not have died in both places. Souderton was incorperated in 1897, with minor changes in the border made in 1917. He was a resident of the Mennonite Home; it is known that many places in the township have postal addresses in Souderton. If the Home had a mailing address in Souderton, while within the borders of Franconia Township, this would explain the disparity.^1,20,21 The cause of Moses's death was peritirutis, congestive of lungs and heart failure.¹ The physican in attendance was D. M. Landis, M.D. of Perkasie, Pennsylvania who had attended him from Jan. 13, 1912. The doctor last saw him alive December 22nd.¹ He was buried on 27 December 1920 in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, near Kimberton, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^20,21,1 His estate was probated on 12 January 1921.¹⁷
     Moses S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 9 August 1850 in West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Christian Halteman and Deborah B. Stauffer. He is recorded as a seven year old male born in Pennsylvania, and having attended school in the previous year.²² Moses S. Halteman appeared in the census enumerated on 1857 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He appeared on the census enumerated on 31 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Christian Halteman. He was recorded as a 17-year-old male born in Pennsylvania, attending school, and whose occupation was given as "assistant in house."²³ Moses S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 31 August 1870 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Enumerated with him was his wife Almira Halteman and their daughter Irene. Living with them were her mother and sister. Moses was recorded as a 28-year-old white male employed as a farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania to native born parents. He was recorded as having real estate valued at $4,000 and a personal estate worth $800. He was listed as an adult male citizen of the United States¹⁰.²⁴ In 1880, his name was also wrongly recorded as Moses Huldeman. The census enumerator recorded the name incorrectly.⁹ Moses S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Living with him were his wife Almira and their children Josiah S., Laura and Warren S. Halteman, as well as two unrelated persons. Moses was recorded, incorrectly, with the name Moses HULDEMAN, a 38-year-old white married male employed as a farmer. He was recorded as born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were also born in Pennsylvania²⁵. Moses S. Halteman appeared in the census enumerated on 8 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. He was recorded as a 57-year-old white male born in June 1842 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He had been married 33 years. He could speak English, read and write. He owned the home he was living in free of mortgage. No occupation was recorded²⁶.

     Almira Schultz was born on 19 June 1843 in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. Her name is spelled Elmira on both the 1850 Census and on her son Warren's death certificate.^6,7,8 Almira Schultz was baptized as an adult and confirmed on 13 May 1860 at age 16 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁹ She petitioned the Orphan's Court for permission to appoint her own guardian of her person and estate, her father having died and being at least 14 years old on 8 June 1863 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ She married Moses S. Halteman, son of Christian Halteman and Deborah B. Stauffer, between 10 April 1866 and 21 April 1867 The date was probably 1867, and almost certainly after July 1866.^11,12 Almira Halteman was a member of the Reformed faith, and she belonged to St. Vincent Reformed Church, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁵ She and Moses lived on Arch street, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Almira was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 April 1882.¹³ Almira was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.¹⁴ She received the sacrament of Holy Communion every time it was offered from April 1898 until the end of 1904 inclusive with the exceptions of the last Quarter of 1900 and he first Quarter of 1903 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹⁵ She often said that she wanted to go to Florida one day. That she wanted to see that state before she died. She never made it, her husband saying that they could not afford it.
     She never had her photograph taken. She was ill with a severe case of pneumonia in 1914.⁵ She was ill with bronchitis for 24 years from 1891.¹ The cause of Almira's death was Gastro euteritis, from which the death certificate says she suffered for 19 days, with a secondary cause of chronic bronchitis. Her son William wrote that she had been sick for 10 days. C.J. Bower, M.D. of Spring City was the attending physcian.^1,16 She died at 10:55 pm on 7 November 1915 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, at age 72 years, 4 months and 19 days.^1,16,17
     Her obituary appeared in the Daily Local News West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 10 November 1915. It read:
Mrs. Almira S. Halteman, wife of Moses Halteman, passed away Sunday evening at 11 o'clock at her home on Arch street, East Vincent township, near Spring City. Mrs. Halteman suffered a severe attack of pneumonia about a year ago, and since then she has been gradually growing weaker. About four weeks ago she took to her bed. Deceased was 72 years, 4 months and 18 days old, and was a resident of East Vincent township for the past twenty-five years. She was a member of St. Vincent Reformed Church.
Mrs. Halteman was the mother of six children, four of whom are living: Josiah Halteman, of Royersford; Mrs. Thomas Taylor, of Pughtown, and Warren and William Halteman, both of Philadelphia. She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Addie Heffner, of Royersford, and Mrs. Mary Gresh, of Norristown. The husband also survives.⁵
     Her funeral was held at 10:30 am on 11 November 1915 at her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Amos Kolb conducted the service, and the church choir sang two hymns. Following this, another service was held at St. Vincent Reformed Church, conducted by the former pastor, the Rev. Herbert Dumpstrey. The pallbearers were her sons Josiah S., William S. and Warren S. Halteman, her son-in-law Thomas Taylor, her nephew Frank S. Gresh, and her grandson Paul Taylor.¹⁸ Almira Halteman was buried on 11 November 1915 in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, in East Vincent Township, near Kimberton, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^19,20,17,21 Her obituary appeared in Daily Local News on 12 November 1915. It read:
     The funeral of the late Almira S., wife of Moses S. Halteman, was conducted yesterday morning from the residence of her husband, on Arch Street, Spring City, at 10.30 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. Amos Kolb, pastor of East Vincent Mennonite Church. The church choir sang two hymns in an appropriate manner. Following the services at the houes[sic] the cortege moved to St. Vincent Reformed Church, where the services were in charge of the former pastor, Rev. Herbert Dumpstrey, of Newark, Del. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. The bearers were Joshua S. Halteman, William and Warren Halteman, Thos. Taylor, Paul Taylor, and Frank Gresh.¹⁸
     A petition for the administration of the estate of Almira Halteman was made by Josiah S. Halteman on 10 April 1916 in the office of the Register of Wills, Chester County, Pennsylvania.²²      An inventory of the estate was filed on 27 April 1916.²³ The estate consisted of:
Mortgage............$600
Cash...................$420
Cash Interest......$_13.65
Cash Interest......$_25.84
Coin....................$__2.00
Total................$1,061.49.²³
     Elmira Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 14 August 1850 in Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. She was recorded as a nine year old female born in Pennsylvania.²⁴ Almira Schultz appeared in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. She was recorded as being a 16-year-old female born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was given as being an assistant in the house.²⁵ Almira Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 31 August 1870 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Moses S. Halteman. Almira was recorded with the name Elmira, a 27-year-old white female whose occupation was given as "keeping house." She was recorded as being born in Pennsylvania to native-born parents.^26,8 Almira Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. Almira, who is recorded with the name Elimira, was a 37-year-old white married female whose occupation is keeping house. She, and both of her parents, were recorded as born in Pennsylvania²⁷. She appeared in the census enumerated on 8 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. Alimira, whose name was recorded as Elmira, was a 56-year-old white female born in June 1843 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She had been married 33 years, the mother of six children, four of whom were living. She could speak English, read and write.²⁸.

     Irene Halteman was born in April 1870 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. Irene Halteman died in 1870.^2,3 She was buried in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, Lot 84, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁴
     Irene Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 31 August 1870 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Moses S. Halteman and Almira Halteman. Irene was recorded as a four month old white female born in Pennsylvania to native-born parents. As she was born within the year, her month of birth was recorded as April.^6,5

     Josiah S. Halteman was born on 20 July 1873 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. Josiah was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 April 1882.⁴ He was baptized as an adult and confirmed on 28 April 1888 at age 14 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. A. Mentz. Several others were received into church membership at the same time.⁵ Josiah was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.⁶ He married Catherine Euirey circa 1896.^7,8 Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine lived in 1897 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^9,10 Josiah S. Halteman was a laborer, as described on his son's birth record, in 1897.^11,12 He received the sacrament of Holy Communion every time it was celebrated from the beginning of 1898 till the end of 1904 with the exceptions of July 1900 and October 1903 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹³ Josiah was chosen as a deacon of St. Vincent Reformed Church on 15 April 1900. His term expired in 1902, and he was not re-elected. He was chosen again to serve as a deacon, nominated on April 11th and elected on Easter Monday 17 April 1905. The term expired in 1908.^14,15,16 He paid H. L. Detweiler $15, the balance of what was owed on his burial lot in May 1900.¹⁷ He was appointed as a member, with George R Hallman, of an auditing committee on 31 March 1902 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. They audited the accounts of the secretary and treasurer, and found $2.10.¹⁸ The church consistory of St. Vincent Reformed Church elected Josiah S. Halteman as their secretary on 15 July 1903.¹⁹ He and Catherine lived before 1905 in 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Josiah resided there until his death.^20,21,22 Josiah was chosen as an elder of St. Vincent Reformed Church on 14 April 1908 He was elected on Easter Monday, April 20th for a term which expired in 1911, at which time he was re-elected for a term which was set to expire in 1914.^23,24 He was a carpenter in 1910.²⁵ He and Catherine Halteman were the guardian of Loren Roswell Halteman and William Everette Halteman between 1910 and 1921 After the death of Melvina Raysor Halteman, his brother William entrusted the care of his sons to Josiah and Katie. It was impossible for him to care of them alone, considering their ages and his need to make a living.
      Josiah and Catherine were dismissed from church membership at St. Vincent Reformed Church on 1 October 1911. The reason for the dismissal is not given, but Josiah resigned from all of his church offices a few days before, resignation accepted, at a church consistery meeting.²⁶ Josiah S. Halteman was named the executor, along with Thomas Taylor, under the Will of Moses S. Halteman on 22 May 1912.²⁷ Josiah S. Halteman organized the first Halteman family reunion, which was held at Ursinus College Campus at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 1913. He collected information about the family at that first reunion and compiled a family tree for the 1914 reunion. He requested that each person give him the names of the family members from great-grandparents to great-grandchildren, with addresses, and information as to deaths and marriages. They decided to hold the 1927 reunion--celebrating the 200th anniversary of the family's arrival in this country--at the site of farm of Nicholas Halteman. The 1736 records show that he had 100 acres in Salford Township. A committee consisting of Josiah, of George Shantz and Abraham Haldeman researched the question and could provide details as to the movements of their ancestor since he landed in America, but as of the 1923 reunion could not locate the original farm. That reunion was held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 1927 at Tyson's farm near Scwenchsville, Pa. That was the home and farm of Nicholas. He was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.²⁸
     A petition for the administration of the estate of Almira Halteman was made by Josiah S. Halteman on 10 April 1916 in the office of the Register of Wills, Chester County, Pennsylvania.²⁹ He was the administrator of his grandmother's estate and, with his brother-in-law Thomas Taylor, he was the administror of his Aunt Louisa's estate and the executor of his father's Will. After the death of his wife Katie, Josiah hired a housekeeper, known as Mrs. W. She remained with him the reminder of his life, and it was thought by many in the family that they would one day marry. They never did. She was said to be kind, warm-hearted, and a pleasure to be around. The family loved her.³⁰ He was employed by Bush Brothers Planning Mill in Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.²⁰ He was a member of the Royersford Bourough Council for twelve years.²⁰ He swore out an affidavit testifying to the facts of his brother William's birth and that he knew William his entire life. He did this on 15 July 1942 in Orphan's Court, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Otto H. Moyer, a notary public, took the oath.³¹ Josiah S. Halteman died on 13 October 1945 in Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pennsylvania, at age 72 years, 2 months and 23 days.^32,20 He was buried on 16 October 1945 in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^33,20,34 His obituary appeared in The Daily Republican, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on 15 October 1945. It read:
     JOSIAH S. HALTEMAN
     Josiah S. Halteman, 73, of 135 Second avenue, Royersford, died in Montgomery hospital, Norristown, on Saturday, following a heart attack. He had been a patient since October 10.
     He was born in East Vincent township and resided in this section all his life. He was a son of the late Moses and Elnora (sic) (Schultz) Halteman.
     Mr. Halteman, who was a member of the firm of the Bush Bros. Planning Mill, Royersford, was a former member for 12 years of the Royersford Borough Council and served for years as secretary of the Humane Fire company, that borough.
     He is survived by two sons, Ellsworth, Royersford, and Eugene, Spring City; a daughter, Mrs. Edith Strouse, Pottstown; two brothers, William, Northfield, N. J., and Warren, Philadelphia, and seven grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held tomorow afternoon at 2 at a funeral home at 367 Walnut street, Royersford. Burial will be in St. Vincent cemetery.²⁰
     Josiah S. Halteman appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Moses S. Halteman and Almira Halteman as a son. Josiah was recorded with the surname Huldeman, as a seven year old single white male. He, and both of his parents, were listed as born in Pennsylvania.³⁵ Josiah S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 18 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Enumerated with him were his wife Catherine Halteman and his daughter Edith Halteman. Josiah was recorded as a 26-year-old white male born in July 1873 in Pennsylvania to parents both born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. It was recorded that he was a day laborer and had been unemployed for two months the previous year. He had been married for four years. He was living in a house which was rented³⁶. Josiah S. Halteman appeared in the census enumerated on 21 April 1910 in 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Josiah, recorded with the middle initial S., was recorded as a 37-year-old married white male born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He was recorded as owning, free of mortgage, his home. His occupation was recorded as a carpenter, working on his own account for a planning mill, and not out of work on April 10, 1910. He had been out of work for 10? weeks in 1909. He spoke English and could read and write. He had been married for 14 years²⁵. He appeared in the census enumerated on 13 January 1920 at 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Josiah was recorded as 47-year-old married white male born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. He owned his home, which was mortgaged. He was an employer at a planning mill³⁷. Josiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 59-year-old married white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He was first married at the age of 28? years. He owned the home in which he was living, and it was valued at $18,000. It was not a farm and it had a radio. He was able to speak English, read and write and he had not attended school or college since September 1929. He was classified as a worker and had ben at work the previous day. He was not a veteran of the armed forces. His trade or partiicular kind of work and the industry he ws employed by are listed but also illegible.

     Laura Halteman was born in July 1874 probably in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. Laura was listed as having been received as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1890.⁵ Laura was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.⁶ She married Thomas Taylor, son of Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?), on 22 January 1898 at her parent's home on Arch street, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. Howard H. Long, pastor of St. Vincent's, conducted the ceremony.⁷ Laura Taylor died on 26 April 1929 at age 54 years and 9 months. The cause of Laura's death was breast cancer.⁸ She was buried on 30 April 1929 in Brownbacks Reformed Church, Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
     Laura Halteman appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Moses S. Halteman and Almira Halteman as a daughter. Laura was recorded with the surname Huldeman, as a five year old single white female. She, and both of her parents, were listed as born in Pennsylvania.⁹ Laura Taylor appeared in the census enumerated on 6 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as a 25-year-old white female born in July 1874 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She had been married two years and was the mother of one child, who was alive. She could speak English, read and write¹⁰. She appeared on the census enumerated on 13 May 1910 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as a 36-year-old married white female born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could read and write, and speak English. Her occupation was given as "none." She was recorded as being married for 13 years and being the mother of one child, who was then living¹¹. She appeared on the census enumerated on 3 January 1920 on a farm in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as a 45-year-old married white female born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. Her occupation was given as "none"¹².

     Warren S. Halteman was born on 28 August 1876 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. Warren was listed as having been received as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1892.³ He was baptized as an adult and confirmed after 6 November 1893 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The consistory authorized his baptism and confirmation as a member, but no specific record exists of those rites being conducted.⁴ Warren was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.⁵ He was appointed with Davis Tyson, an usher on 18 April 1897 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was re-appointed and contined to serve until 1900.^6,7,8 He received the sacrament of Holy Communion every time it was celebrated from April 1898 until April 1900 inclusive, in July 1902, October 1903 and July 1904.⁹ He married Laura Taylor, daughter of Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?), circa January 1900.^10,11 Warren S. Halteman was a stenographer in June 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹² He was a news dealer.^13,14 He was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.¹⁵ Warren S. Halteman and Laura lived after 1949 on Walpole Street (Rural Route), Dover, Morris County, Massachusetts.^16,13 Warren S. Halteman had Social Security number 183-01-7615A.¹³ He died at 10:45 pm on 29 March 1955 in L.M. Hospital, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 78 years, 7 months and 1 day.^17,13 The cause of Warren's death was cerebral thrombosis.¹³ He was ill with active pulmonary tuberculosis for 2 years. He was sick for two days before he died.¹³ He was buried on 1 April 1955 in Highland Cemetery, Dover, Morris County, Massachusetts.^17,13
     Warren S. Halteman appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Moses S. Halteman and Almira Halteman as a son. Warren was recorded with the surname Huldeman, as a three year old single white male. He, and both of his parents, were listed as born in Pennsylvania.¹⁸ Warren S. Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 11 June 1900 at 1659 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. He was recorded as a 23-year-old white male born in August 1876 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He had been married four months. He was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write and was employed as a stengrapher. He had not been unemployed in 1909. He was renting the home in which he was living¹². He appeared on the census enumerated on 23 April 1910 at 344 Robinson Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Warren was recorded as 33-year-old white male, married for 10 years, born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He rented his home. He could speak English, read and write. He was working on his own account at a paper agency¹⁹. Warren was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in 5916 Latona Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 42-year-old married white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He owned his own home and it was mortgaged. He could read, write and speak English. He was employed as a bookkeeper at the newspaper, and he was classified as a worker²⁰. Warren was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at 6703 Irving Avenue, Pennsauken Township, Camden County, New Jersey. He was a 53-year-old married white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents who were both born in Pennsylvania. He was 21-years of age when he was first married. He owned his home, which was valued at $10,000 and which was not a farm, and it had a radio. He could read and write and could speak English but had not attended school since the previous September. He was not a veteran of the armed services. He was classified as a worker, employed by a newspaper as a solicitor, and he had been at work the previous day.²¹.

     Irvin Halteman was born in 1878.¹ He was the son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz. Irvin Halteman died on 19 March 1878.^2,1 He was buried in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, Lot 84, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.³

     Adeline Schultz was born on 30 November 1841 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. Adeline Schultz was baptized as an adult and confirmed on 13 May 1860 at age 18 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.³ She married Daniel Hipple, son of Daniel Hipple Sr. and Susanna Yeager, circa 1866. Adeline Schultz and Daniel had three children, none of whom survived.⁴ Adeline Schultz married Jacob Heffner between 1880 and April 1882.⁵ Adeline was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 April 1882.⁶ Adeline was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.⁷ In 1897, there was a mention in the minutes of the St. Vincent Reformed Church consistory that "a needy case" had come to the attention of the pastor, the person in need being a Mrs. Heffner. There was no further identification of which Mrs. Heffner was meant.⁸ She and Jacob Heffner did not appear on the census of 1900 in Pennsylvania. I looked under the name Jacob Heffner, under all Heffner variants, Adeline Hipple, Adaline Hipple, Addie Hipple, Addie Schultz, Adaline Schultz, Adeline Schultz. Did not appear anywhere. There was one Jacob and Adeline Heffner, but they (she) were born in 1870, she had 6 children, all living. Adeline Heffner lived in 1905 in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁹ She died on 25 March 1916 at age 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.^10,11 She was buried on 29 March 1916 next to her first husband in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^12,10,13
     Adeline Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 14 August 1850 in Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. She was recorded as a seven year old female born in Pennsylvania.¹⁴ Adeline Schultz appeared in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. She was recorded as being an 18-year-old female born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was given as being an assistant in the house.¹⁵ Adeline was listed as a household member living with Daniel Hipple on the 1870 Census in Ward 20, District 66, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This was the first of two times she was enumerated in 1870, the enumeration being on June 28th. She was recorded as being a 28-year-old white female who was born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as "keeping house."¹⁶. Adeline was listed as a household member living with Daniel Hipple on the 1870 Census in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This was the second of two times she was enumerated in 1870, the enumeration being on November 16th. She was recorded as being a 30-year-old female.¹⁷. Adeline Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Catherine Schultz as a daughter. She was a 38-year-old widowed white female born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was employed in a needle factory.¹⁸ Addie Heffner appeared on the census enumerated on 21 April 1910 at 135 Second Avenue, Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine Halteman as an aunt. Adeline was recorded with the name Addie, a 68-year-old widowed white female who had given birth to three live children, none of whom were living. She was born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. Her occupation was listed as "none."⁴

     Mary Jane Schultz was born on 6 April 1856 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. Mary Jane Schultz petitioned the Orphan's Court to permit her to appoint her own guardian of her person and estate on 11 August 1870 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁴ She was baptized as an adult on 7 May 1876 at age 20 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. J. B. Knipe, pastor of the church, conducted the services, receiving a dozen persons into church membership. The record is not clear if they were also confirmed.⁵ She received $1,129.74 from her father's estate upon reaching her 21st birthday on 6 April 1877 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁶ She contributed one dollar to St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of a church organ on 1 May 1877.⁷ She married Frank Gresh circa 1882.⁸ Mary was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 April 1882.⁹ She lived in 1905 in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ She had her 75th birthday Party at Annie's on 6 April 1931. She died in January 1933 at age 76 years and 8 months. She was buried on 21 January 1933 in Royersford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹¹
     Mary Jane Schultz appeared in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk. She was recorded as a four year old female born in Pennsylvania.¹² Mary Jane Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 31 August 1870 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Catherine Schultz. Mary, who was recorded with the middle initial of J., was listed as a 14-year-old white female born in Pennsylvania to native born parents.¹³ Mary Jane Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Catherine Schultz as a daughter. She was a single white female employed in a needle factory. She was born in Pennsylvania, as were both of their parents.¹⁴ Mary Jane Schultz appeared in the census enumerated on 15 June 1900 at 645 Willow Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. She was recorded with the middle initial of J. as a 44-year-old widowed white female born April 1856 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was recorded as the mother of five children, all of them then living. She could speak English, read and write. She was renting the house in which she was living¹⁵. She appeared in the census enumerated on 19 April 1910 at 119 E. Penn Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Mary is recorded as a 53-year-old widowed white female who had given birth to five live children, all of whom were then alive. She was recorded as born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was renting the house she was living in, she could read and write and she spoke English.¹⁶ She appeared on the census enumerated on 29 January 1920 at 2238 Fulton Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, living with Walter Davies as a mother-in-law. Mary, recorded with the middle initial of J, was listed as a 63-year-old white widowed female born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write.¹⁷ Mary Jane Gresh appeared in the census enumerated on 3 April 1930 at 412 Marshall Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Robert Edmunds as a housekeeper. She was recorded as being a 74-year-old widowed white female who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was married for the first time at the age of 26. She was able to speak English, read and write, and had not attended school since September 1, 1929. Her occupation was given as "none." She was living in a house that was not on farmland, was owned by the head of household, and which had a radio set.¹⁸

     Jacob Heffner married Adeline Schultz, daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk, between 1880 and April 1882.¹ Jacob Heffner and Adeline Schultz did not appear on the census of 1900 in Pennsylvania. I looked under the name Jacob Heffner, under all Heffner variants, Adeline Hipple, Adaline Hipple, Addie Hipple, Addie Schultz, Adaline Schultz, Adeline Schultz. Did not appear anywhere. There was one Jacob and Adeline Heffner, but they (she) were born in 1870, she had 6 children, all living.

     Daniel Hipple was born in October 1845.¹ He was the son of Daniel Hipple Sr. and Susanna Yeager. Daniel Hipple was confirmed on 24 May 1863 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, at age 17 years and 7 months.² He married Adeline Schultz, daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk, circa 1866. Daniel Hipple and Adeline had three children, none of whom survived.³ Daniel Hipple was a stone mason in June 1870.⁴ He died on 4 March 1876 at age 30 years and 5 months.¹ He was buried in St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, Lot 50, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁵
     Daniel was listed as a household member living with Daniel Hipple Sr. on the 1850 Census at East Pikeland, Chester County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 1 June 1850. He was recorded as being a four year-old male.⁶ Daniel was listed as a household member living with Daniel Hipple Sr. in the 1860 Census in East Pikeland, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 14-year-old male who was born in Pennsylvania. He was employed as a farm apprentice and had attended school during the previous year⁷. Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Ward 20, District 66, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This was the first of two times he was enumerated in 1870, the enumeration being on June 28th. He was recorded as being a 24-year-old white male who was born in Pennsylvania. He was employed as a stone mason, and had a personal estate valued at $500. He was listed as a male citizen of the United States at least 21 years of age.⁴. Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This was the second of two times he was enumerated in 1870, the enumeration being on November 16th. He is recorded as being a 30-year-old male.⁸.

     Moses F. Halteman was born on 8 October 1827 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Benjamin Halteman and Fannie Funk. Moses F. Halteman married Elizabeth B. Metz, daughter of Joseph Metz and Mary Beyer, on 17 December 1850 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁵ Moses F. Halteman was a farmer.⁶ He and Elizabeth lived in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁶ Moses F. Halteman died on 3 December 1885 at age 58 years, 1 month and 25 days.^1,6
     Moses was probably a free white male, age under 5, in Benjamin Halteman's household, on the 1830 Census in Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁷ Moses was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 15, in Benjamin Halteman's household, on the 1840 Census in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁸ Moses F. Halteman was listed as a resident in the Joel B. Good census report in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1850. He was recorded as being a 22-year-old male who was born in Pennsylvania and whose occupation was as a farmer⁹. A census listed Moses as head of household in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on 24 July 1860. He was recorded as being a 32-yearold male who was born in Pennsylvania. He had real estate valued at $1300 and a personal estate valued at $800. His profession or trade is recorded as "steam cfrofs mill & flousy feed store"¹⁰.

     Joseph F. Halteman was born on 8 November 1832 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Halteman and Fannie Funk. Conflicting evidence states that Joseph F. Halteman was born on 6 November 1833 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.³ He married Mary Heebner Metz, daughter of Garrett Godshalk Metz and Hannah Rittenhouse Heebner, on 27 November 1859.⁴ Joseph F. Halteman was a farmer.^5,4 He and Mary lived in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Joseph F. Halteman died on 26 April 1900 at age 67 years, 5 months and 18 days.⁴
      Joseph was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10, in Benjamin Halteman's household, on the 1840 Census in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was listed as a resident in the Benjamin Halteman census report in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1850. He is recorded as being an 18-year-old male who was born in Pennsylvania and whose occupation was as a farmer⁵.

     Frank S. Gresh was born on 3 April 1894 in Delaware.^2,3,4 He was the son of Frank Gresh and Mary Jane Schultz. Frank S. Gresh was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.⁵ Frank S. Gresh was a tire maker in January 1920.¹ He lived in 1986 in Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.² His Social Security number was 172-10-8681, and it was issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.² He died in February 1986 at age 91 years and 9 months.²
     Frank S. Gresh appeared on the census enumerated on 15 June 1900 at 645 Willow Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Mary Jane Schultz as a son. He was recorded with the middle initial of F., as a six-year-old single white male born April 1894 in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania.⁶ Frank S. Gresh appeared on the census enumerated on 19 April 1910 at 119 E. Penn Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Mary Jane Gresh as a son. He was recorded as a 16-year-old single white male born in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. His occupation was given as butter in a paper mill. He was classified as a worker, employed on April 10, 1910, and employed every week of 1909.⁷ Frank S. Gresh appeared in the census enumerated on 3 January 1920 in 429 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Frank was recorded with the middle initial of S., as a 25-year-old married white male born in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He was renting the home in which he was living. He was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write. He was recorded as being a tire maker at a public plant. He was classified as a wage worker¹.

     Frank Gresh was born circa 1861 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was a farm laborer in June 1880 in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.² He married Mary Jane Schultz, daughter of Jesse Schultz and Catherine Godshalk, circa 1882.³ Frank Gresh died before 1900.⁴
      He appeared in the census enumerated on 29 June 1880 in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as a farm laborer, a 19-year-old single white male who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. Living with him were Milton and Daniel Bohn.⁵

     Anna E. Gresh was born on 23 June 1882 in Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Frank Gresh and Mary Jane Schultz. Anna E. Gresh was also known as Annie E. Gresh. She was also listed as being born circa 1883 in Delaware.⁵ She was a knitter in a hoisery in June 1900.⁶ She was the maid of honor at Melvina Raysor and William S. Halteman's wedding in the parsonage of St. Vincent Reformed Church in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 28 June 1902.^7,8 Anna E. Gresh married John P. Spring, son of John Spring and Emma (?), between June 1905 and August 1905.^9,10 Anna E. Gresh lived at 147 W. 8th Street, Conshokocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹¹ She lived in 1950 at 15 Egypt Road, Jefferson, Pennsylvania.¹¹ She was visited by her cousin Mary Wolfram, along with Mary's husband and son in 1971.¹² She lived in 1982 in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security number was 172-50-1349, and it was issued in Pennsylvania.² She died in October 1982 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 100 years and 3 months.²
     Anna E. Gresh appeared on the census enumerated on 15 June 1900 at 645 Willow Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Mary Jane Schultz as a daughter. She was recorded with the middle initial of E., as a 17-year-old single white female born June 1882 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was employed as a knitter in a hoisery and had not been unemployed during the previous year. She could speak English, read and write.⁶ Anna E. Gresh appeared on the census enumerated on 29 April 1910 in Chestnut Avenue Road, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. Anna was recorded as a 28? year old white female, married four years, who was the mother of one child born alive, who was then alive. She was recorded as being born in Pennyslvania to a father who was born in Delaware and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. Her occupation was given as "none"¹³. She appeared in the census enumerated on 19 January 1920 in Ridge Pike, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. Anna, who was recorded with a middle initial of E., was listed as a 37-year-old married white female born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was able to speak English, read and write. Her occupation was recorded as "none"¹⁴. She appeared in the census enumerated on 22 April 1930 at 15 Egypt Road, Jeffersonville, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as being a 48-year-old married white female who was married for the first time at the age of 23. She was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write and had not attended school since September 1, 1929. Her occupation was given as "none"¹⁵.

     Bertha Gresh was born in July 1891 in Delaware.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Gresh and Mary Jane Schultz. Bertha Gresh was also listed as being born circa 1884 in Delaware.² She was also listed as being born in 1895 in Delaware.³ She married Walter Davies.⁴ Bertha Gresh live at Westmont. She lived at 4078 Wightman Street, San Diego, California.⁵
     Bertha Gresh appeared in the census enumerated on 15 June 1900 at 645 Willow Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Mary Jane Schultz as a daughter. She was recorded as an eight-year-old single white female born July 1891 in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was attending school and had done so for 10 months.⁶ Bertha Gresh appeared on the census enumerated on 19 April 1910 at 119 E. Penn Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with Mary Jane Gresh as a daughter. She was recorded as a 15-year-old single white female born in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. Her occupation was given as a box maker at a paper mill. She was classified as a worker, employed every week of 1909 and employed on April 10, 1910.⁷ Bertha Davies appeared in the census enumerated on 29 January 1920 at 2238 Fulton Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as a 35-year-old married white female born in Delaware to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as "none." She was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write.⁸

     Walter Davies was born circa 1885 in Wales.¹ He married Bertha Gresh, daughter of Frank Gresh and Mary Jane Schultz.² Walter Davies lived at 6029 Woodland Avenue, West Philadelphia 42, Pennsylvania. He lived in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.³
      He appeared in the census enumerated on 29 January 1920 in 2238 Fulton Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Walter was recorded as a 34-year-old married white male born in Wales of parents both of whom were born in Wales. His mother tongue, and that of his parents, was English. He was naturalized a citizen of the United States in 1909. The year of immigration is unclear. He owned his home and it was mortgaged. He was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write.⁴

     John P. Spring was born in August 1874 in Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of John Spring and Emma (?).¹ John P. Spring was a butcher in June 1900.⁴ He was the best man at William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor's wedding in the parsonage of St. Vincent Reformed Church in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 28 June 1902.^7,8 John P. Spring married Anna E. Gresh, daughter of Frank Gresh and Mary Jane Schultz, between June 1905 and August 1905.^9,10 John P. Spring was a farmer in 1910 and later.^11,12 He was employed by a steel plant in June 1930.¹³
     John P. Spring appeared in the census enumerated on 14 June 1880 in George Street, Norristown borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with John Spring as a son. He was recorded as being a five year old single white male who was born in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Würtenberg and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. He had attended school during the census year.¹⁴ John P. Spring appeared on the census enumerated on 1 June 1900 in 321 East Peurin Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, living with John Spring and Emma (?) as a son. John, recorded with the middle initial of P., was a 26-year-old single white male born in August 1874 to a father who was born in Germany and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. He was employed as a butcher, and had not been unemployed during the previous year.⁴ John P. Spring appeared on the census enumerated on 29 April 1910 in Chestnut Avenue Road, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household with his wife Anna E. Gresh. Living with them was their daughter Anna Katherine Spring. John was recorded with the middle initial of P., as a 35-year-old white male, married four years, born in Pennsylvania to a father born in Germany and a mother born in Pennsylvania. His father's native tongue was German. He could speak English, read and write. His occupation was given as a farmer on a general farm. He was considered an employer. He owned the farm on which he lived, and it was mortgaged. It was listed as entry 124 on the farm schedule¹¹. John P. Spring appeared on the census enumerated on 19 January 1920 in Ridge Pike, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household with his wife Anna E. Gresh. Living with them was their daughter Anna Katherine. John was recorded as a 45-year-old married white male born in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Germany and a mother who was born in Pennyslvania. His father's mother tongue was recorded as German. He was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write. He was renting the farm on which he lived. His occupation was recorded as a farm laborer on a general farm, and he was classified as a worker¹². A census listed John as head of household at 15 Egypt Road, Jeffersonville, West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on 22 April 1930. He was recorded as being a 55-year-old married white male who was married for the first time at the age of 30. He was born in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Germany and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. He owned the home in which he lived, which was not on a farm, and which was valued at $4,500. It contained a radio set. He could speak English, read and write and he had not attended school since September 1, 1929. He was not a veteran of the United States armed forces. He was classified as a worker, and was actually at work the previous day. He was employed as a laborer at a steel plant¹³.

     Thomas Taylor was born in January 1872 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?). Thomas Taylor married Laura Halteman, daughter of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz, on 22 January 1898 at her parent's home on Arch street, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Rev. Howard H. Long, pastor of St. Vincent's, conducted the ceremony.⁴ Thomas Taylor was a farmer.^5,6 He was named the executor, along with Josiah S. Halteman, under the Will of Moses S. Halteman on 22 May 1912.⁷ Thomas Taylor was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.⁸
     Thomas Taylor appeared on the census enumerated on 12 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?) as a son. Thomas was recorded as a six year old single white male who had attended school during the census year. He was recorded as having been born in Pennsylvania to a father born in Ireland and a mother born in Pennsylvania.⁹ Thomas Taylor appeared in the census enumerated on 6 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. He was recorded as a 28-year-old white male born in January 1872 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He had been married two years. He was employed as a farmer, and had not been unemployed in the previous year. He could speak English, read and write. He owned the farm on which he lived, and it was mortgaged. It was number 51 on the farm schedule¹⁰. He appeared on the census enumerated on 13 May 1910 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Enumerated with him was his wife Laura Taylor, their son Paul and a servant. Thomas was recorded as a 37-year-old married white male born in Pennsylvania to a father born in Ireland and a mother born in Pennsylvania. He could read and write, and he spoke English. His occupation was given as a farmer and he was an employer. He owned his farm free of mortgage, and it was number 129 on the farm schedule. He was recorded as being married 13 years⁵. Thomas Taylor appeared on the census enumerated on 3 January 1920 on a farm in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. Enumerated with him was his wife Laura Taylor, his son Paul Taylor and a servant. Thomas is recorded as a 47-year-old married white male born in Pennsylvania to a father born in Ireland and a mother born in Pennsylvania. The mother tongue of his father was English. Thomas could read and write, and he spoke English. His occupation was given as a farmer, on a general farm, and it was entered as no. 76 on the farm schedule⁶. A census listed Thomas as head of household in Schuykill Hill Road, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on 26 April 1930. He was recorded as a 57-year-old white male, a widower who was married for the first time at the age of 24. He was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He owned the home in which he was living, which was on a farm, and it was valued at $3,000. It included a radio set. He was able to read and write, and he had not attended school since September 1, 1929. The qustion as to if he could speak English was left unanswered. He was classified as a worker and had been at work the previous day. His occupation was given as a foreman, with the industry of State Road. The number on the farm schedule is 146.¹¹

     Paul Taylor was born in June 1898 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Taylor and Laura Halteman. Paul Taylor lived in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was a pallbearer at Almira Halteman's funeral in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1915.⁶ Paul Taylor married Sadie (?) circa 1923 in Pennsylvania.⁷ Paul Taylor was a real estate salesman in April 1930.⁸
     Paul Taylor appeared on the census enumerated on 6 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Thomas Taylor and Laura Taylor as a son. He was recorded as a one-year-old single white male born in June 1898 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania.⁹ Paul Taylor appeared on the census enumerated on 13 May 1910 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Thomas Taylor and Laura Taylor as a son. Paul was recorded as a 12-year-old single white male born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could speak English, read and write. He had attended school since September 1909.¹⁰ Paul Taylor appeared on the census enumerated on 3 January 1920 on a farm in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Thomas Taylor and Laura Taylor as a son. Paul was recorded as a 21-year-old single white male born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He could read and write and he spoke English. His occupation was given as a helper on the farm.¹¹ Paul Taylor appeared in the census enumerated on 26 April 1930 in Schuykill Hill Road, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. He was recorded as a 31-year-old married white male who was married for the first time at the age of 25. He was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. He owned the house in which he was living, which was not a farm, and was valued at $5,000. It contained a radio set. He could read and write, and had not attended school since September 1, 1929. His occupation was given as a salesman, in real estate. He was classified as a worker, and had been at work on the previous day⁸.

     Laura Taylor was born circa October 1876 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?). Laura Taylor married Warren S. Halteman, son of Moses S. Halteman and Almira Schultz, circa January 1900.^4,5 Laura Taylor and Warren lived after 1949 on Walpole Street (Rural Route), Dover, Morris County, Massachusetts.^6,7 Laura Taylor was living in September 1959.
     Laura Taylor appeared in the census enumerated on 12 June 1880 at East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, living with Thomas Taylor and Lizzie (?) as a daughter. She was recorded as a three year old single white female who was born in Pennsylvania to a father who as born in Ireland and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania.⁸ Laura Taylor appeared in the census enumerated on 11 June 1900 in 1659 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. She was recorded as a 23-year-old white female born in October 1876 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She had been married four months and was the mother of no children. She was recorded as being able to speak English, read and write⁹. She appeared in the census enumerated on 23 April 1910 in 344 Robinson Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as the wife of the head of the household. Laura was recorded as a 33-year-old white female, married 10 years, born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She had given birth to two live children both of whom were alive. She was able to speak English, read and write. Her occupation was given as "none"¹⁰. Laura was listed as Warren S. Halteman's wife on the 1920 Census at 5916 Latona Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 41-year-old married white female who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could read, write and speak English. Her occupation was given as "none"¹¹. Laura was listed as Warren S. Halteman's wife on the 1930 Census at 6703 Irving Avenue, Pennsauken Township, Camden County, New Jersey. She was recorded as being a 53-year-old married white female who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was married for the first time at the age of 21 years. She could read and write and could speak English but she had not attended school since the previous September. Her occupation was given as "none"¹².

     Edna M Halteman was born circa 1901.² She was the daughter of Warren S. Halteman and Laura Taylor. Edna M Halteman was a stenographer at an insurance company in January 1920.¹
     Edna M Halteman appeared on the census enumerated on 23 April 1910 at 344 Robinson Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, living with Warren S. Halteman as a daughter. Edna was recorded as a nine year old single white female born in Pennsylvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was attending school and her occupation was given as "none."³ Edna was listed as a daughter in Warren S. Halteman's household on the 1920 Census at 5916 Latona Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 19-year-old single white female who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could read, write and speak English and had attended school since the previous September. Her occupation was given as a stenographer employed by an insurance company¹.