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Sarah Elizabeth Lenker

• Last Edited: 24 May 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Elizabeth Lenker is also referred to as Sara E. Lenker in some sources.
• Some sources record that Sarah Elizabeth Lenker was born on 30 August 1902, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Michael L. Lenker and Cecelia Rebuck.
• Sarah Elizabeth Lenker was baptized on 7 December 1902, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.³
• Some sources record that Sarah Elizabeth Lenker was born on 30 July 1902.⁴
• She married Marcus Dean Lemon, son of Simon Grant Lemon and Maggie Verdilla Snyder, on 16 April 1927, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA; Performed by Rev. E.R. Corman.⁵
• In 1940, the widowed Sarah was a public school teacher living in Herndon, PA, with her two sons, Richard and Dean. In 1950, she was working in a shirt factory.^6,7
• Sarah Elizabeth Lenker married Frank Landis Wiest Jr., son of Franklin Troutman Wiest and Amelia A. Ossman, on 10 November 1951, Conestoga, Lancaster County, PA. Newspaper stories pointed out an unusual consequence of Sarah's marriage to Frank Wiest, whose daughter Ruth was married to Sarah's eldest son. By virtue of her marriage, Sarah became her son's mother-in-law, as well as the step-mother and mother-in-law for her son's wife Ruth (Wiest) Lemon.^8,9
• Sarah Elizabeth Lenker died on 28 April 2000, ManorCare Health Services, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 97.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Sara E. Wiest, 97, Sunbury
  SUNBURY -- Sara E. Wiest, 97, formerly of the Dalmatia area, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at ManorCare Health Services.
  She was born Aug. 30, 1902, in Dalmatia, a daughter of the late Michael and Cecilia (Rebuck) Lenker. She was married to Marcus D. Lemon, who died in 1939 [1937]. She then married Frank Wiest, who died in 1955.
  She was a graduate of Dalmatia High School and attended Bloomsburg and Susquehanna universities.
  Mrs. Wiest was employed as a school teacher in the Dalmatia and Herndon school districts.
  She was a member of Messiah Shrine 44, Northumberland, a member of the Local, State and National Retired Teachers associations and a member of the Herndon Senior Citizens.
  Mrs. Wiest was a member of Zion Lutheran United Church of Christ, Herndon.
  Surviving are two sons, R. Dean Lemon of Lancaster and Richard Lemon of Baltimore; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  Visitors may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran United Church of Christ, RR1 Herndon. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
  Burial will be in Herndon Cemetery.
  Contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran United Church of Christ, Center Street, Herndon, PA 17830.
  Funeral arrangements were by the Hoover Funeral Homes Inc., 118 S. Market St., Millersburg.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 03 May 2000, Wed, Page 15.²
  
• She was buried on 6 May 2000, at Herndon Cemetery, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.¹⁰

• Father*: Michael L. Lenker b. 15 Aug 1853, d. 20 Jan 1925
• Mother*: Cecelia Rebuck b. 1 Mar 1859, d. 30 Apr 1923

Richard Grant Lemon

• Last Edited: 25 May 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard Grant Lemon was born on 28 February 1928, Abington, PA.
• He was the son of Marcus Dean Lemon and Sarah Elizabeth Lenker.
• Richard Grant Lemon married Ruth Naomi Wiest, daughter of Frank Landis Wiest Jr. and Cora Etna Snyder, on 24 February 1951, Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Conestoga, Lancaster County, PA.¹
• Richard Grant Lemon died on 11 June 2015, Gilchrist Hospice Care, Columbia, Howard County, MD, at age 87.^2,3
• Funeral home obituary:
  We wanted to let you know that on June 11, 2015, Richard Lemon, 87, fell asleep and passed peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia, Maryland. Richard is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Ruth Naomi; Connie Lemon of Catonsville, and Amber Vallotton and husband, Daniel, of Indian Valley, VA; grandson, Jeremiah Vallotton and wife, Katherine, of Harrisonburg, VA.
  Richard was born to Marcus and Sara Lemon on February 28, 1928, in Abington, PA. Richard had one brother, Dean Lemon. He graduated from Herndon High School as valedictorian, then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a first class radar man. His tour included the Mediterranean Sea immediately after WWII. Richard then met Ruth Naomi and they married in 1951. Richard was a structural engineer for Green Associates, Century Engineering, Inc., and the Maryland State Highway Administration. Richard retired from his decades of service in 2011, thus having worked till the age of 84! Besides his professional career, Richard was very skilled at carpentry and wood working. He also enjoyed traveling, having visited many places in United States, Canada, and Europe. One of Richard's deep joys was spending time with his grandson, Jeremiah and his wife, Katherine.
  Richard will be remembered for his tenacity, determination, drive, and "not give up" attitude--to not let any obstacle stand in the way of his goals. His example of hard work, dedication, and conscientiousness is a powerful example to us all, and we will always be inspired by his life.
  A private family ceremony will be held at the Candle Light Funeral Home. If you would like, please make a comment or sign the guest book.
  Ruth Lemon, Connie Lemon and Amber Vallotton.⁴
  
• He was buried at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, Howard County, MD.^2,4

• Father*: Marcus Dean Lemon b. 30 Mar 1904, d. 19 Apr 1937
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Lenker b. 30 Aug 1902, d. 28 Apr 2000

William Deppen

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

• William Deppen was Hat maker.
• He was born on 20 November 1779.
• He was the son of John Deppen and Anna Barbara (?)
• William Deppen married Magdeline Seiler.¹
• William Deppen died on 3 September 1848, at age 68.
• He was buried at Stone Valley Church Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Floyd, Biographical and Genealogical Annals of Northumberland County (1911) [Internet version] gives somewhat inconsistent information about William Deppen. First, Floyd says: "William Deppen, son of John, was born in 1782 in Berks county. He married a Miss Maurer, and they were the parents of ten children, namely: Mrs. George Snyder (born in 1811), Abram, Isaac, David (died unmarried), Alexander, William, Mrs. Witmer, Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Bower and John."
  At another point, however, Floyd says: "William Deppen, one of the two grandsons of Christian mentioned as settling in Northumberland county, was a native of Berks county, born Nov. 20, 1779. He and his brother George settled near Herndon, in Jackson township, in 1810. He is buried at Stone Valley Church, in Lower Mahanoy township, where he died. He was a hat-maker by trade, but followed farming in Jackson township. His wife Magdelene (Seiler) bore him twelve children, namely: Abraham, Alexander, Isaac, John, David, William, Leah, Sallie, Caroline, Lydia, Mary and Elizabeth (who died in infancy). The father, William Deppen, who is buried at Stone Valley Church; died Sept. 3, 1848; his wife Magdelene, born Sept. 15, 1790, died Feb. 2, 1862. Their son David, born Aug. 29, 1824, died Feb. 21, 1850."
  The two accounts differ in both the date of Birth, the name of the spouse, and in the list of children, although there appears to be substantial consistency in the names of the children. The "Mrs. George Snyder," referred to in the first passage is more commonly known as "Sarah," who is probably the "Sallie" referred to in the second passage.²

• Father*: John Deppen b. 1745, d. 14 Oct 1827
• Mother*: Anna Barbara (?) b. 2 Jul 1753, d. 14 Mar 1816

Magdeline Seiler

• Last Edited: 26 Aug 2009

• Magdeline Seiler was born on 15 September 1790.
• She married William Deppen, son of John Deppen and Anna Barbara (?).¹
• Magdeline Seiler died on 2 February 1862, at age 71.

John Deppen

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2006

• John Deppen was born in 1745, North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA.²
• He was the son of Christian Deppen and Anna Bohlen.¹
• John Deppen married Anna Barbara (?) in 1773.²
• John Deppen died on 14 October 1827, North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA.²
• He was buried at Berks County, PA.²

• Father*: Christian Deppen¹ b. 1705, d. 1781
• Mother*: Anna Bohlen

Anna Barbara (?)

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2006

• Anna Barbara (?) was born on 2 July 1753.¹
• She married John Deppen, son of Christian Deppen and Anna Bohlen, in 1773.¹
• Anna Barbara (?) died on 14 March 1816, at age 62.¹
• She was buried at Berks County, PA.¹