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Julianna Klinger

• Last Edited: 25 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Julianna Klinger is also referred to as Julia Ann Klinger in some sources.
• She was born on 24 February 1823; Parents listed in Klinger's Church baptismal record as "Johann" and wife "Marrgaretha."¹
• She was the daughter of Johannes P. Klinger and Margaretha Shade.^1,2
• Julianna Klinger was baptized on 6 April 1823, Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She married John J. Carl, son of Johann Jacob Carl and Maria Sarah Schaffer.⁴
• Julianna Klinger married Jacob Frymoyer circa 1856.^5,6
• Julianna Klinger died on 19 March 1904, at age 81.^7,5
• She was buried at Sharon Cemetery, Wilton, Muscatine County, IA.⁷

• Father*: Johannes P. Klinger^1,2 b. 18 Mar 1802, d. 11 Oct 1873
• Mother*: Margaretha Shade b. 21 Mar 1803, d. 1829

John Shade

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2023

• John Shade is also referred to as John Schade in some sources.¹
• He was born on 15 March 1808.²
• He was the son of Andrew Shade and Elizabeth Mertz.
• John Shade married Hannah Hoffa, daughter of Abraham Hoffa and Eva Elisabeth Klinger.
• John Shade died on 19 August 1869, at age 61.^3,4

• Father*: Andrew Shade b. 11 Nov 1764, d. 6 Jun 1843
• Mother*: Elizabeth Mertz b. 25 Feb 1770, d. 12 Sep 1826

Carolina Klinger

• Last Edited: 13 Jun 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Carolina Klinger is also referred to as Caroline in some sources.²
• She was born on 18 February 1826.^3,4
• She was the daughter of Johannes P. Klinger and Margaretha Shade.¹
• Carolina Klinger was baptized on 30 April 1826, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA; Spnsors for baptism were Peter Klinger and wife Catharina.⁵
• She married Simon Blyler, son of Michael Blyler and Maria Burket, on 28 August 1844.²
• In 1850, Caroline and Simon were living in Lower Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Simon was a laborer. Their family included 3 children: Samuel (7); William (5); and "Breston" [Preston] (3).⁶
• At the time of the 1860 Census, Caroline and Simon were living in Gratz, where Simon was as stone mason. Their household included 5 children: John, Daniel, Frank, Caroline, and Joseph.⁷
• In 1870, Carolina and Simon were living in Gratz, Dauphin County, where Simon was a stone mason. Their household included 6 children: Samuel (22); Daniel (19); Frank (16); Emeline (13); Uriah (11); and Charles M. (6).⁸
• In 1873, Carolina and Simon purchased Lot # 17 in Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, from Jacob and Hannah Buffington. The Gratz History says that Simon, after serving in the Civil War, was employed for 16 years as a stonemason for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Later, he and Carolina moved to Gratz.²
• The 1880 Census for Gratz lists Simon as a stonemason and Caroline his wife as keeping house.⁹
• Carolina Klinger died on 3 September 1895, at age 69.
• She was buried at Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.

• Father*: Johannes P. Klinger¹ b. 18 Mar 1802, d. 11 Oct 1873
• Mother*: Margaretha Shade b. 21 Mar 1803, d. 1829

William H. Klinger

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William H. Klinger is also referred to as Wilhelm in some sources.²
• He was born on 23 February 1829, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.^2,3
• He was the son of Johannes P. Klinger and Margaretha Shade.¹
• William H. Klinger was baptized on 9 May 1829, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA; Name listed as "Wilhelm."²
• In 1850, William, age 20, was living with his father and three siblings in Lower Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County. Both William and his father were listed in the Census under the occupation "farmer, grist and saw miller."⁴
• He married Maria Matilda Kauffman, daughter of Jacob Kauffman and Lydia Dreher, in September 1854.⁵
• William was mustered into the 36th Pennsylvania Militia, Company C, at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, PA, on 2 Jul 1863, as a private. It appears that he was discharged barely a month later, on 11 Aug 1863.^6,7
• At the time of the 1880 Census, William and Maria were living in Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, where William worked in a coal mine. Their household included 7 children: Alfred (21) who worked in the mines, Lilly (17), Amanda (14), Alice (12) who was attending school, William (10) who worked as a slate picker, and Bessie (5 months).⁸
• In 1900, William was a school janitor in Tower City, where he lived with his wife Maria and daughter Bessie. William and Maria had been married 46 years and had given birth to 11 children, 10 of whom were then living.⁹
• By 1910, William was retired and living with his daughter Amanda and her husband in Tower City.¹⁰
• William H. Klinger died on 28 September 1916, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at age 87.^11,3
• He was buried on 1 October 1916, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.^3,12

• Father*: Johannes P. Klinger¹ b. 18 Mar 1802, d. 11 Oct 1873
• Mother*: Margaretha Shade b. 21 Mar 1803, d. 1829

Simon Blyler

• Last Edited: 9 Jun 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Simon Blyler was born on 28 February 1822, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.
• He was the son of Michael Blyler and Maria Burket.¹
• Simon Blyler married Carolina Klinger, daughter of Johannes P. Klinger and Margaretha Shade, on 28 August 1844.¹
• Simon Blyler died on 31 March 1897, at age 75.

• Father*: Michael Blyler¹
• Mother*: Maria Burket¹

Charles Monroe Blyler

• Last Edited: 29 Jan 2008

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Monroe Blyler was born on 7 February 1864.^1,2
• He was the son of Simon Blyler and Carolina Klinger.
• Charles Monroe Blyler married Elizabeth Hess, daughter of Harry Hess and Elizabeth Umholtz, on 11 October 1883, Lutheran Church, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.
• In 1900, Charles was operating a restaurant in Gratz, Dauphin County, where he lived with his wife Lizzie and 6 children.³
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Charles was still living in Gratz and operating a restaurant. He and Lizzie had been married 26 years and had given birth to 9 children, 7 of whom were then living.⁴
• Charles Monroe Blyler died on 29 December 1913, at age 49.²

• Father*: Simon Blyler b. 28 Feb 1822, d. 31 Mar 1897
• Mother*: Carolina Klinger b. 18 Feb 1826, d. 3 Sep 1895

Elizabeth Hess

• Last Edited: 13 Jun 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elizabeth Hess also went by the name of Lizzie.²
• She was born on 3 March 1865.¹
• She was the daughter of Harry Hess and Elizabeth Umholtz.¹
• Elizabeth Hess married Charles Monroe Blyler, son of Simon Blyler and Carolina Klinger, on 11 October 1883, Lutheran Church, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.
• Elizabeth Hess died on 15 April 1935, at age 70.¹

• Father*: Harry Hess
• Mother*: Elizabeth Umholtz¹

Harry Edwin Blyler

• Last Edited: 30 May 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Edwin Blyler was born on 3 June 1886.¹
• He was the son of Charles Monroe Blyler and Elizabeth Hess.
• Harry Edwin Blyler married Nina H. Rettinger, daughter of Daniel Rettinger and Amanda Paul, on 17 November 1906, E.U.B. Church, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.
• In 1910, Harry and his wife Nina were living in Lykens, Dauphin County, where he was a plumber. They had one son, Paul.²
• By 1930, Harry and Nina were living on Main Street in Gratz, where he was still working as a plumber. They had 5 children.³
• Harry Edwin Blyler died on 12 January 1962, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 75.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARRY E. BLYLER
  Harry E. Blyler, 75, Lykens, died Friday at his home. He and his sons had been employed in the heating and plumbing business in the Lykens area for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the Otterbein EUB Church, Lykens, and a former member of the Rotary Club there. His wife, five children, including Mrs. Marie Chapus, at home; four brothers and sisters, including Heister Blyler, Millersburg; Roy, Gratz: Mrs. Jane Downing, Gratz, and Mrs. Elda Rehred, Tremont, survive. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Lykens.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 1962, Sat, Page 7.⁵
  
• He was buried on 15 January 1962, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Charles Monroe Blyler b. 7 Feb 1864, d. 29 Dec 1913
• Mother*: Elizabeth Hess b. 3 Mar 1865, d. 15 Apr 1935

Nina H. Rettinger

• Last Edited: 30 May 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nina H. Rettinger was born on 1 October 1888, Dauphin County, PA.^2,1
• She was the daughter of Daniel Rettinger and Amanda Paul.¹
• Nina H. Rettinger married Harry Edwin Blyler, son of Charles Monroe Blyler and Elizabeth Hess, on 17 November 1906, E.U.B. Church, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.
• Nina H. Rettinger died on 2 May 1970, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.¹

• Father*: Daniel Rettinger¹
• Mother*: Amanda Paul¹

Paul Daniel Blyler

• Last Edited: 30 May 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Daniel Blyler was born on 25 June 1907, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Harry Edwin Blyler and Nina H. Rettinger.
• Paul Daniel Blyler died on 11 October 2000, at age 93.^3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  BLYLER Paul D., Sr., 93, of Lighthouse Point died Wed. Oct. 11, 2000. A resident of this area since 1972. Born In Lykens, PA. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon of Pittsburgh and member of Delta Epsilon Fraternity. He was a retired Naval Officer USNR CEC and was Battalion Commander during WWII. A Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Pennsylvania, Director of Facilities, National Postal Services, a 55 year life Elk member, Member of the Gold Coast Shrine Club, 33 degree Mason and Mahl Temple In Miami. Member of the Lighthouse Point Corinthians and Yacht and Racket Club. Survived by his loving family: his wife of 55 years. Elinora son: Paul D. Blyler, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, daus: Brenda Schell (Rick) of Lighthouse Point, Gretchen Ana Blyler of Lighthouse Point and Karen Marie Spranger (Mike) of Gainesville, FL. Grandchildren Nicky, Holly & Ryan Schell and Jessica Ruth Blyler. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 3-S & 7-9 PM. Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 245 E. Boca Raton Rd Boca Raton. Entombment in Boca Raton Mausoleum. Arrangement by KRAEER FUNERAL HOME 1199 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach 946-2900.
  South Florida Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), 12 Oct 2000, Thu, Page 42.⁴
  

• Father*: Harry Edwin Blyler b. 3 Jun 1886, d. 12 Jan 1962
• Mother*: Nina H. Rettinger b. 1 Oct 1888, d. 2 May 1970

Maria Matilda Kauffman

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Maria Matilda Kauffman also went by the name of Lydia.²
• She was born on 30 July 1834, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1
• She was the daughter of Jacob Kauffman and Lydia Dreher.¹
• Maria Matilda Kauffman married William H. Klinger, son of Johannes P. Klinger and Margaretha Shade, in September 1854.¹
• Maria Matilda Kauffman died on 26 October 1907, Trevorton, Northumberland County, PA, at age 73.¹
• She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Jacob Kauffman¹ b. 22 Nov 1808, d. 26 Jan 1878
• Mother*: Lydia Dreher¹ b. 6 Feb 1812, d. 15 Feb 1891

Amanda Elizabeth Klinger

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Amanda Elizabeth Klinger was born on 26 December 1865, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William H. Klinger and Maria Matilda Kauffman.
• Amanda Elizabeth Klinger married Robert Robinson, son of Robert Robinson and Mary Bradley, circa 1891.³
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Amanda and her husband of 19 years Robert Robinson were living on Grand Avenue in Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA. They had no children. Robert was a hoisting engineer for a coal mine. Amanda's widowed father William, who was by then retired, was living with them.³
• Amanda Elizabeth Klinger died in 1916.⁴
• She died on 21 March 1950, Masonic Homes Hospital, West Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA, at age 84.²
• She was buried on 23 March 1950, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Former Resident Died At Elizabethtown
  Mrs. Amanda Robinson, 81 years, a former resident of Tower City, died at the Masonic Home Hospital, Elizabetihtown, on Tuesday night, after an illness of several months. She had been a guest at the home for the past six years. She was the widow of the late Robert Robinson who died at Tower City in 1911 [1916].
  Mrs. Robinson was a daughter of the late William Klinger and wife, nee Maria Kaufman, and was born at Fearnot, Schuylkill county on December 26, 1865. She came to Tower City with her parents at an early age, and most of her life was spent at this place. In her later years she was a matron at the Children's Home, Harrisburg, and also served as a matron at the Laurelton State Village for 12 years. Wilbur Kaufman, of Tower City, resided with the Robinson family for eight years after the death of his parents, coming to them as a boy in 1900. He is in charge of funeral arrangements.
  She is survived 'by two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Lewis, and Mrs. Alice Knecht, and one brother, William P. Klinger, all of Tower City. She was a lifelong member of the United Evangelical Church.
  The funeral will be held from the Dreisigacker funeral home, Tower City, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. A. Pahls, pastor of the Methodist Church, and interment made in Greenwood cemetery.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, PA), 24 Mar 1950, Fri, Page 1.⁶
  

• Father*: William H. Klinger b. 23 Feb 1829, d. 28 Sep 1916
• Mother*: Maria Matilda Kauffman b. 30 Jul 1834, d. 26 Oct 1907

Lydia Ann Klinger

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lydia Ann Klinger was born on 7 March 1858, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of William H. Klinger and Maria Matilda Kauffman.
• Lydia Ann Klinger married George M. Kantner, son of Franklin Kantner and Caroline Kerschner.²
• At the time of the 1880 Census, Lydia and George were living in Tower City, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where George worked in a coal mine. Their household included 2 young daughters, Minnie and Hattie.²
• In 1900, Lydia was a widow and living in Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA. Her household included 6 of her children: Edward, Harry, May, Alice, Clark, and Freda. She had given birth to 9 children, 7 of whom were then living.³
• In 1910, Lydia's household on Grand Avenue, Tower City, included 3 of single children, Grace, Clark, and Freda.⁴
• Lydia Ann Klinger died on 22 March 1916, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 58.^5,6,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  TOWER CITY WOMAN DIES
  First of Family of Ten Children to Succumb
  Tower City, March 23.-- Mrs. Lydia Kantner died at an early hour yesterday morning at her home on Main street. She was a daughter of William H. Klinger and the first one to die out of a family of ten children.
  She had been a devoted member of the United Evangelical church for many years and was aged 57 years. Her husband died several years ago. She is survived by a number of children. The family resided at this place for many years.
  Harrisburg Daily Independent, 23 Mar 1916, Thu, Page 11.⁷
  
• She was buried on 25 March 1916, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,1

• Father*: William H. Klinger b. 23 Feb 1829, d. 28 Sep 1916
• Mother*: Maria Matilda Kauffman b. 30 Jul 1834, d. 26 Oct 1907

James Lewis¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• James Lewis was born in 1856, Wales.²
• He was the son of James Lewis and Harriet Daniels.²
• Some sources record that James Lewis was born in January 1857, Wales.³
• He married Lillian Louise Klinger, daughter of William H. Klinger and Maria Matilda Kauffman.
• James Lewis died on 10 December 1917, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,2
• He was buried on 13 December 1917, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: James Lewis²
• Mother*: Harriet Daniels²

Charles F. Klinger

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles F. Klinger was born on 2 February 1857, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of William H. Klinger and Maria Matilda Kauffman.
• Charles F. Klinger married Sarah Jennings.
• Charles F. Klinger died on 3 September 1917, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at age 60.^4,2
• He was buried on 6 September 1917, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  CHARLES F. KLINGER
  Charles Franklin Klinger, aged 6O years, 6 month and 17 days, died at 8:45 o'clock Monday evening, September 3, at his home on Grand ave., after a several months illness of cancer of the stomach. Although under the care of a physician for a long time, he was able to work up to about six weeks ago, when he was compelled to quit. He made several trips to Phila. to consult specialists but none could hold out any hope. During the past week or two he had been sinking rapidly and it was known that the death angel might call at any time. Although at limes he suffered greatly, his death was very peaceful.
  The deceased was a son of the late William Klinger and wife. He was born near Fearnot, Hubley Twp., February 10, 1857. His parents moved to Tower City when he was eleven years of ago and he has resided here continuously since that time. He was a member of the United Evangelical church and Sunday School since boyhood and for many years took an active interest in church work, having held nearly every office within the gift of the church and Sunday School. He was of a quiet disposition and much attached to his home. He was widely known and held in high esteem.
  His widow, nee Jennings, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Albert, Suubury; William, Tower City; Mrs. Wm. Fritz, Treverton [sic]; Mrs. Amanda Robinson and Mrs. E. L. Ramer, Slatington; Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. W. F. Kuecht aud Mrs. Nelson Rishe, Tower City. The couple never had any children.
  The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at one o'clock from his late home on Grand ave. and was largely attended. His pastor, Rev. W. L. Teel, had charge of the services. He was assisted by Rev. Arthur Oakes of Spring City, a close friend of the family, and Rev. Gutbub pastor ol the local M. E. church. At the close of the services the remains were taken to Greenwood for interment.
  West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, PA), 07 Sep 1917, Fri, Page 1.³
  

• Father*: William H. Klinger b. 23 Feb 1829, d. 28 Sep 1916
• Mother*: Maria Matilda Kauffman b. 30 Jul 1834, d. 26 Oct 1907

Sarah Jennings¹

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Jennings was born on 30 July 1860, Lancaster County, PA.^2,3
• She married Charles F. Klinger, son of William H. Klinger and Maria Matilda Kauffman.
• Sarah Jennings died on 17 May 1930, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.^2,3
• She was buried on 20 May 1930, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3

Mary Janes Lewis

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Janes Lewis was born on 31 October 1891.¹
• She was the daughter of James Lewis and Lillian Louise Klinger.
• Mary Janes Lewis died on 29 November 1897, at age 6.¹
• She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: James Lewis b. 1856, d. 10 Dec 1917
• Mother*: Lillian Louise Klinger b. 28 Jul 1863, d. 18 Sep 1953

William Henry Lewis

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Henry Lewis was born on 6 April 1881, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of James Lewis and Lillian Louise Klinger.
• William Henry Lewis died on 15 February 1966, at age 84.³
• He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: James Lewis b. 1856, d. 10 Dec 1917
• Mother*: Lillian Louise Klinger b. 28 Jul 1863, d. 18 Sep 1953

Charles Alfred Lewis

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Alfred Lewis was born on 28 June 1883, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of James Lewis and Lillian Louise Klinger.
• Charles Alfred Lewis married Elizabeth Ellen Adams, daughter of William Adams (?) and Ellen Dyer, circa 1907.^3,4
• Charles Alfred Lewis died in 1968.³
• He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: James Lewis b. 1856, d. 10 Dec 1917
• Mother*: Lillian Louise Klinger b. 28 Jul 1863, d. 18 Sep 1953