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     James C. Moss was born in 1899.¹ He was the son of John Edgar Moss and Evalena (?)¹ James C. Moss married Hester Mae Klinger, daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ James C. Moss died in 1964.¹ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     John Edgar Moss was born in 1864.¹ He married Evalena (?)¹ John Edgar Moss died in 1911.¹

     Evalena (?) was born in 1868.¹ She married John Edgar Moss.¹ Evalena (?) died in 1942.¹

     James E. Moss was born on 10 November 1925, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He was the son of James C. Moss and Hester Mae Klinger.¹ James E. Moss died in December 1982, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 57.¹ He was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Mary Lavina Klinger was born on 7 February 1908, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ Mary Lavina Klinger married David Henry Jenkins, son of David Benjamin Jenkins and Elizabeth Ann Walters, on 1 October 1926, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.² Mary Lavina Klinger died on 6 November 1988, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 80.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Mary L. Jenkins
Mary Lavina Jenkins, 80, of 233 Tunnel St., Williamstown, died Sunday morning in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
She was born in Powell's Valley, a daughter of the late Harry and Hattie Hassinger Klinger.
Mrs. Jenkins had been a looper in the hosiery industry.
She was a member of Williamstown Methodist Church, Women's Society of the church, Williamstown Senior Citizens and American Association of Retired Persons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Henry.
Surviving are four sons, Robert, Woodbury, N.J., Marvin, Riverside, N.J., Joseph, Dayton, and Edward, Syracuse, N.Y; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hester Moss, Williamstown, and Phyllis Davis, Willingboro, N J.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Corl-Dreisigacker Funeral Home Inc., Williamstown. The Rev. Rayvon Hillard will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 07 Nov 1988, Mon, Page 2.³
She was buried on 9 November 1988, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3

     David Henry Jenkins was born on 30 January 1902, Windber, Somerset County, PA.¹ He was the son of David Benjamin Jenkins and Elizabeth Ann Walters.¹ David Henry Jenkins married Mary Lavina Klinger, daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger, on 1 October 1926, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.² David Henry Jenkins died on 21 April 1961, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 59.¹ He was buried on 24 April 1961, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
David H. Jenkins, 59 years of age, of 233 Tunnel Street, Williamstown, died Friday, April 21, in the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, where he had been admitted 10 days previous to undergo heart surgery.
Born in Winber, Pa., Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late David Benjamin and Elizabeth Walters Jenkins, and resided in Williamstown the greatest part of his life. He was employed until his illness, at Bethlehem Steel Co., Baltimore, Maryland.
Early in his life, while living in Philadelphia, he took up boxing and became quite proficient in the pugilistic art in that area. When he returned to Williamstown he was the main attraction in the first boxing show staged in this community and later acted as trainer for the young men who showed an interest in the sport when boxing shows were held at the American Legion Home here. Before entering into the training field here he appeared in a boxing show at Pottsville, where he was featured in the main event.
Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Mary Klinger, are three sons, Robert D., of Philadelphia; Joseph J., of Millersburg; and Edward Lee, at home, and three grandchildren. Also surving are six brothers: Arthur, Williamstown; George, of Collingswood, N.J; James, Decatur, Ga; John and Roy, Delair, N.J; and Marvin, of Riverside, N.J; three sisters, Violet, wife of George Tatum, Westmont, N.J; May, wife of Charles Hahn, Camden, N.J., and Romaine, wife of George Burroughs, of Merchantville, N.J.
The funeral was held on Monday morning at 11:30 o'clock from the Ralph Funeral Home, where services were conducted by the Rev. O. K. Buch, pastor of the West Street E. U. B. Church.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
Williamstown Times - Friday April 28, 1961.^3,4

     David Benjamin Jenkins married Elizabeth Ann Walters.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Walters married David Benjamin Jenkins.¹

     Robert David Jenkins was born on 25 August 1927, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of David Henry Jenkins and Mary Lavina Klinger.¹ Robert David Jenkins married Donna Marie Taylor, daughter of Samuel Z. Taylor and Martha Irene Shomper, circa 1949.³ Robert David Jenkins died on 9 February 2017, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 89.²
Newspaper obituary:
Robert D. Jenkins
February 9, 2017
Robert D. Jenkins, 89, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday morning under hospice care in Harrisburg.
Born in Williamstown, Aug. 25, 1927, he was a son of the late David and Mary Klinger Jenkins.
He was a beloved and loving husband, father and "Pap" to his grandsons.
A 1945 graduate of Williamstown High School, he was a recruit with the Marine Corps at Parris Island, S.C., when World War II ended.
In 1951 he was employed by the Philadelphia Transportation Co., which later became the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority As an equipment maintenance employee, he worked until August 1989, at which time he ran out the door into retirement. He worked briefly as a volunteer during the formative years of the Dayton Market, Williamstown, and then he ran even more quickly into retirement never to look back.
He was a physical fitness enthusiast who enjoyed long walks and light weight lifting. In his earlier days, he established himself as a pool shooter and poker player.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie Taylor Jenkins. Surviving are a daughter, Donna I. Jenkins, Williamstown; a son, David R. Jenkins, (Eileen), Woodbury N.J; two grandsons, Gregory and Richard Jenkins, Woodbury; brothers, Edward Jenkins (Harriet), Norwich, N.Y, and Joseph Jenkins (Marlene), Williamstown; an aunt, Phyllis Davis, Willingboro, N.J; and his beloved cat, Slick Mary.
A memorial service will be held at an undetermined date in April 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Carolyn's House, Hospice of Central PA, 1701 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 11 Feb 2017, Sat, Page A8.²

     Stillborn Klinger died on 7 April 1913, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was born on 7 April 1913, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ Stillborn Klinger was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Hannah Gertrude Klinger was born on 8 July 1914.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ Hannah Gertrude Klinger died on 14 November 1920, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 6.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Catherine E. Klinger was born on 6 March 1917, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ Catherine E. Klinger died on 22 January 1928, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 10.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Thelma A. Klinger was born on 27 July 1921, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Edward Klinger and Hattie Mae Hassinger.¹ Thelma A. Klinger died on 20 February 1922, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹