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     Wallace Halteman Dando was born on 9 August 1902.^1,2 He was the son of George Dando and Mary Ellen Halteman. Wallace Halteman Dando died on 9 December 1903 at age 1 year and 4 months.^1,2

     Malcom Halteman Dando was born on 24 January 1904.^1,2 He was the son of George Dando and Mary Ellen Halteman. Malcom Halteman Dando died on 9 March 1904 at age 1 month and 14 days.^1,2

     Susanna Stauffer was born on 23 January 1769.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Elizabeth Hiestand. Susanna Stauffer married her first cousin Jacob Boyer, son of Abraham Beyer Jr. and Barbara Hiestand. Susanna Boyer and Jacob lived in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Jacob and Susanna Boyer moved to Penn Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, where he bought a farm of 60 acres. He cleared and improved the lot.¹ He later purchased 140 acres from James Entreken.² Susanna Boyer died on 8 June 1847 at age 78 years, 4 months and 16 days.^1,2

     Jacob Boyer was born on 6 December 1755.^1,2 Jacob Boyer was also known as Jacob Beyer. He was the son of Abraham Beyer Jr. and Barbara Hiestand. Jacob Boyer married his first cousin Susanna Stauffer, daughter of Abraham Stauffer and Elizabeth Hiestand. Jacob Boyer and Susanna lived in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.^3,4 Jacob Boyer was a farmer in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.^3,4 Jacob and Susanna Boyer moved to Penn Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, where he bought a farm of 60 acres. He cleared and improved the lot.³ He later purchased 140 acres from James Entreken.⁴ He died on 8 May 1815 at age 59 years, 5 months and 2 days.³ He was also reported to have died on 17 May 1815 at age 59 years, 5 months and 11 days.⁴

     Elizabeth Boyer was the daughter of Jacob Boyer and Susanna Stauffer. Elizabeth Boyer married Robert Woods. Elizabeth Boyer and Robert lived in Columbia County, Ohio.¹ Of her five children, Elizabeth, Thomas and Robert died before the turn of the century; all three were dead in or before 1897. Robert and Elizabeth Woods moved to Columbia County, Ohio, where they farmed the land. Elizabeth Woods died in May 1862 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio.^1,2

     Jacob Boyer was born on 3 December 1809 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Jacob Boyer and Susanna Stauffer. Jacob Boyer married Nancy Forshey, daughter of Obadiah Forshey and Sarah Kyler, circa 1834. Jacob Boyer was a farmer.^4,5 He married Catherine Bucher in 1856.⁴ Jacob Boyer and Catherine were German Baptists.⁴ Jacob Boyer died on 19 January 1880 at age 70 years, 1 month and 16 days.^4,2
     Jacob was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as a 49-year-old male born in Pennsylvania and employed as a farmer. His real estate was valued at $900 and his personal estate at $250.⁵. Jacob was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 59-year-old white male who was born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was as a farmer. He had real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate valued at $912. He could not read or write and he was a male citizen of the United States at least 21-years-old.⁶.

     David Boyer was the son of Jacob Boyer and Susanna Stauffer. David died young. He never married and was without issue.¹

     Catherine Bucher was born circa 1827 in Pennsylvania.¹ She married Jacob Boyer, son of Jacob Boyer and Susanna Stauffer, in 1856.² Catherine Bucher Boyer was from Ohio when she was married.² Catherine Bucher and Jacob were German Baptists.²
     Catherine was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer in the 1860 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 34-year-old female who was born in Pennsylvania³. Catherine was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer on the 1870 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 43-year-old white female who was born in Pennsylvania and whose occupation was "keeping house."⁴.

     Elizabeth Boyer was born on 22 August 1857 in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Boyer and Catherine Bucher. Elizabeth Boyer married Jacob Magill in 1881.¹ Elizabeth Boyer and Jacob lived in Aitch, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.¹ They bought a homestead in Aitch, Pennsylvania, on which they erected a handsome dwelling.¹
     Elizabeth was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer in the 1860 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a three year old female who was born in Pennsylvania². Elizabeth was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer on the 1870 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 12-year-old white female born in Pennsylvania and whose occupation was given as "at home". She had attended school within the past year.³.

     Martin Boyer was born circa 1858 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Boyer and Catherine Bucher. Martin Boyer was unmarried.² He died circa 1879.³
     Martin was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer in the 1860 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a two year old male who was born in Pennsylvania⁴. Martin was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer on the 1870 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being an 11-year-old white male born in Pennsylvania whose occupation was given as "at home." He had attended school within the past year yet could not write.⁵.

     Henry J Boyer was born in August 1861 in Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Jacob Boyer and Catherine Bucher. Henry J Boyer married Sarah C. Richardson between June 1881 and May 1882.⁴ Henry J Boyer and Sarah lived in Sarah, Blair County, Pennsylvania.⁵ Henry J Boyer was a farmer.¹
     Henry was listed as a household member living with Jacob Boyer on the 1870 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being an eight-year-old white male born in Pennsylvania whose occupation was given as "at home." He had attended school within the past year.⁶. Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being a 38-year-old white male who was born August 1861 in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Pennsylvania and a mother who was born in Ohio. He had been married for 18 years. His occupation was given as a farmer, he could speak English, read and write, and he owned his farm free of mortgage.¹.

     Sarah C. Richardson was born in April 1861 in Pennsylvania.¹ She married Henry J Boyer, son of Jacob Boyer and Catherine Bucher, between June 1881 and May 1882.² Sarah C. Richardson and Henry lived in Sarah, Blair County, Pennsylvania.³ Sarah C. Richardson was a carpet maker in June 1900.⁴
     Sarah was listed as Henry J Boyer's wife on the 1900 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 39-year-old married white female born April 1861 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She had been married 18 years and was the mother to two children, both then living. She could speak English, read and write. She was employed as a "carpet maker."⁴.

     Ida C Boyer was born in September 1882 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Henry J Boyer and Sarah C. Richardson.
     Ida was listed as a daughter in Henry J Boyer's household on the 1900 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a 17-year-old single white female born September 1882 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write.¹.

     Charles S Boyer was born in November 1891 in Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Henry J Boyer and Sarah C. Richardson.
     Charles was listed as a son in Henry J Boyer's household on the 1900 Census in Penn Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being an eight year old single white male who was born November 1891 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was given as "at school", and he had attended school for seven months in the previous year. He could speak English, read and write.¹.

     Jacob Magill married Elizabeth Boyer, daughter of Jacob Boyer and Catherine Bucher, in 1881.¹ Jacob Magill and Elizabeth lived in Aitch, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.¹ They bought a homestead in Aitch, Pennsylvania, on which they erected a handsome dwelling.¹

     Katie Magill was born before 1899. She was the daughter of Jacob Magill and Elizabeth Boyer.

     George Magill was born before 1899. He was the son of Jacob Magill and Elizabeth Boyer.

     Marion Halteman Dando was born on 7 December 1908.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Dando and Mary Ellen Halteman.
     Marion was listed as a daughter in George Dando's household on the 1910 Census at 2250 Telford street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being a one year old single white female who was born in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was given as "none."³. Marion was listed as a daughter in George Dando's household on the 1920 Census at 2246 North & Urelfth street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was recorded as being an 11-year-old single white female who was born in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Ireland, and whose native language was English, and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. She could speak English, read and write. She had attended school since 1 September 1919. Her occupation was given as "none." ⁴.

     Bruce Halteman Dando was born on 7 August 1911 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of George Dando and Mary Ellen Halteman. Conflicting evidence states that Bruce was born on 11 August 1911.⁴ His Social Security number was 164-10-9345, and it was issued in Pennsylvania.⁴ His "last residence" according to the Social Security Administration, meaning were his benefits check was last sent, was in Souderton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on 29 May 1993 at age 81 years, 9 months and 22 days.⁴
     Bruce was listed as a son in George Dando's household on the 1920 Census at 2246 North & Urelfth street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was recorded as being an eight-year-old single white male who was born in Pennsylvania to a father who was born in Ireland, and whose native language was English, and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania. He could read and write and had attended school since 1 September 1919. His occupation was given as "none."⁵.

     Edward Halteman Klepinger was born on 10 February 1905.^1,2,3 He was the son of Bryon Kleppinger and Elizabeth Halteman.

     Charles was born on 15 May 1908.^1,2 Conflicting evidence states that Charles was born on 15 January 1908.³ He was the son of Bryon Kleppinger and Elizabeth Halteman. His Social Security number was 180-10-8702, and it was issued in Pennsylvania.² Charles W. Klepinger died in November 1960 at age 52 years and 9 months.²

     Grace Adalaine Harlacher was born on 1 December 1905.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Harlacher and Laura Bean Halteman.

     Wayne Stanley Harlacher was born on 7 January 1908.^1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Harlacher and Laura Bean Halteman. His Social Security number was 165-01-5665, and it was issued in Pennsylvania.³ His "last residence" according to the Social Security Administration, meaning were his benefits check was last sent, was in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois.³ Wayne Stanley Harlacher died in March 1987 at age 79 years and 1 month.³

     Robert Spencer Harlacher was born on 17 December 1909.^1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Harlacher and Laura Bean Halteman. His Social Security number was 164-09-6833, and it was issued in Pennsylvania.³ His "last residence" according to the Social Security Administration, meaning were his benefits check was last sent, was in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.³ Robert Spencer Harlacher died in February 1980 at age 70 years and 1 month.³

     Robert Woods married Elizabeth Boyer, daughter of Jacob Boyer and Susanna Stauffer. Robert Woods and Elizabeth lived in Columbia County, Ohio.¹ Robert Woods was a farmer and merchant.¹

     Maria Bitting was born on 24 October 1818.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Bitting and Maria Krauss. Maria Bitting married Anthony Schultz, son of George Schultz and Hannah Schubert, on 12 November 1839.² Maria Bitting and Anthony lived in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.² Maria Bitting died on 8 January 1870 at age 51 years, 2 months and 15 days.¹

     Catherine Godshalk was born on 15 December 1816 in Kulpsville, Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Herman Godshalk and Mary Clemens Stauffer. Catherine Godshalk was also recorded as Catharine Godschalk.³ She married Jesse Schultz, son of Jacob Schultz and Magdalena Gerhard, on 4 October 1840 probably in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. George C. Wack.⁴ Catherine Godshalk and Jesse Schultz were also reported to have married on 4 September 1841.⁵ Catherine, as Jesse's wife, resided with him in Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in 1850.⁶ Catherine Godshalk was bonded as the administratrix of the estate of Jesse Schultz on 26 March 1863.⁷ Catherine was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 April 1882.⁸ Catherine was listed as a member of a church in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Spring of 1895.⁹ She lived in 1905 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ She died at 1:30 am on 2 April 1905 in her home, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, at age 88 years, 3 months and 18 days.^10,2 The cause of Catherine's death was heart disease.¹¹ She was buried on 6 April 1905 in Lot 53, St. Vincent Reformed Cemetery, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.^2,12 An inventory of the estate was filed on 16 June 1905 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.¹³ The estate consisted of:
a mortgage from Josiah S Halteman at 5% from September 22, 1904 (the date of the mortgage) ....$1800

Cash in National Bank of Spring City...$758.63

Cash on hand...$20

Total............$ 2578.63.¹³ An accounting of Catherine Godshalk's estate was made by Josiah S Halteman, administrator of her estate. He stated that her estate had assests of $2,806.13; that the administration of the estate cost $391.57 with the net value of the estate being $2414.56.¹⁴
     Catherine was probably a free white female, under the age of 10, in Harman Godshalk's household, on the 1820 Census in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹⁵ Catherine was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 15, in Harmon Godshalk's household, on the 1830 Census in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹⁶ Catherine was probably a free white female, age 20 and under 30, in Harmon Godshalk's household, on the 1840 Census in Towamencin Creek, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.¹⁷ Catherine Godshalk appeared on the census enumerated on 14 August 1850 in Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jesse Schultz. She was recorded as a 30-year-old female born in Pennsylvania.¹⁸ Catherine Godshalk appeared in the census enumerated on 20 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jesse Schultz. She was recorded as a 40-year-old female born in Pennsylvania. Her occupation was listed as being the wife of the head of the household.¹⁹ Catherine Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 31 August 1870 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Living with her was her daughter Mary Jane. Catherine was recorded as a 53-year-old white female born in Pennsylvania to native-born parents. Her occupation was given as "house keeping." She was recorded as having a personal estate worth $100²⁰. They were living in the same dwelling as her daughter Almira and her husband Moses Halteman. Catherine Schultz appeared on the census enumerated on 2 June 1880 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Living with her were her daughters Adeline and Mary Jane Schultz. Catharine was recorded as a 63-year-old widowed white female, employed as keeping house. She was born in Pennsylvania, as were both of her parents.²¹ Catherine Godshalk appeared in the census enumerated on 16 June 1900 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, as the head of the household. She was recorded as an 83-year-old widowed white female born in December 1816 in Pennsylvania to parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. She was the mother of four children, three of whom were living. She could speak English, read and write. She was renting the house in which she was living²².

     William Everette Halteman was born on 26 May 1906 at 23 Staubridge Street, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of William S. Halteman and Melvina Raysor. William Everette Halteman was baptized in July 1906 in St. Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The service was conducted by the Rev. V. S. Price.⁶ He was the ward of Josiah S. Halteman and Catherine Halteman between 1910 and 1921. William Everette Halteman married Anna McGrath, daughter of John McGrath and Winnie (?), on 18 February 1936 in Massachusetts.⁷ William Everette Halteman and Anna lived in 1936 at 50 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington N.W., District of Columbia.⁸ William Everette Halteman and Anna lived in 1950 at 1448 Girard Street North West, Washington, District of Columbia.⁹ William Everette Halteman and Anna lived at 1446 Washington Avenue, Alexandra, Virginia.⁹ William Everette Halteman and Anna lived in 4078 Washington Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia.⁹ William Everette Halteman was a mail carrier, employed by the United States Post Office.¹⁰ He and Anna lived in 1970 at P. O. Box 84, Apartment 410, Feldhaven, Polk County, Florida.^3,11 His Social Security number was 155-01-5192, and it was issued in New Jersey.^3,1 William Everette Halteman died at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on 2 December 1970 in Lake Wells Hospitial, Lake Wells, Polk County, Florida, at age 64 years, 6 months and 6 days.^1,3 The cause of William's death was lung cancer, and there was no autopsy.¹ He was cremated on 5 December 1970 in Central Florida Crematory, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.¹
     William Everette 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. William was recorded as a four year old single white male born in Pennslvania of parents both of whom were born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was recorded as "none."¹² William Everette 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 23-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 not been at work the previous day. His occupation was given as "none". He was not a veteran of the United States armed forces.¹³

     Mary Heebner Metz was born on 27 February 1829.^1,2 She was the daughter of Garrett Godshalk Metz and Hannah Rittenhouse Heebner. Mary Heebner Metz married Joseph F. Halteman, son of Benjamin Halteman and Fannie Funk, on 27 November 1859.³ Mary Heebner Metz and Joseph lived in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.³

     Elizabeth B. Metz was born on 3 June 1829.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Metz and Mary Beyer. Elizabeth B. Metz married Moses F. Halteman, son of Benjamin Halteman and Fannie Funk, on 17 December 1850 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.³ Elizabeth B. Halteman and Moses lived in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Elizabeth B. Metz died on 1 October 1905 at age 76 years, 3 months and 28 days.⁵
      She appeared in the census enumerated on 24 July 1860 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Moses F. Halteman. She is recorded as being a 29-year-old female born in Pennsylvania, whose profession was as wife to to the head of household.⁶