Polly Jane Hoffman1

F, #17521, b. 27 July 1873, d. 16 April 1957
  • Last Edited: 1 Aug 2023
  • Polly Jane Hoffman was born on 27 July 1873, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.3,4,5
  • She was the daughter of Emanuel Hoffman and Fietta Shadel.2
  • Polly Jane Hoffman married Reilley A. Schwalm, son of Samuel Schwalm and Elizabeth Klinger, in 1892.3,1,6
  • Polly Jane Hoffman died on 16 April 1957, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.6,5,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    MRS. POLLY SCHWALM
    Mrs. Polly Jane Schwalm, 83, former resident of Donaldson, died in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville at 2:40 on Tuesday afternoon.
    Mrs. Schwalm, who made her home with her son Dr. Leslie J. Schwalm and family at 301 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, suffered a stroke on Tuesday morning and was rushed to the hospital where she died without regaining consciousness. About a year ago she suffered a stroke when she was hospitalized for several months.
    A native of Gratz, she was Polly Jane Hoffman before her marriage to Riley A. Schwalm in 1892. Her husband died in died in 1925, and Mrs. Schwalm made her home with her son Dr. Leslie Schwalm for the past 21 years.
    She was a member of Swatara Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Tremont, and of First Methodist Church, Pottsville, and the Women's Society, of Christian Service of that church.
    Surviving are four sons: Harry R. Schwalm, Arlington, Va., Bruce F. Schwalm, Media, Wayne L. Schwalm, Oklawana, Florida, Dr. Leslie J. Schwalm, Pottsville: one sister, Mrs. Ralph Ressler, Hegins; two brothers, Wellington Hoffman, Donaldson, and Haven Hoffman, Tower City; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Bette Gage, Tremont, Kenneth S. Jones, Shrewsbury, Harry Schwalm, Jr., Arlington, Mrs. William McCloy, Oreland, Pa., Janet and Carol Schwalm, Pottsville, and Betty Lou Schwalm, Oklawana, Florida; and eight great-grandchildren.
    Her funeral will be held Saturday at ten o'clock in the morning from the Allen Funeral Home, Pottsville, the Rev. James Haney, pastor of Methodist Church, Pottsville, officiating. Interment with be in the Brethren Cemetery, Valley View.
    Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9.
    The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald, April 19, 1957, Page 1.3
  • Polly was originally hired by Reilley Schwalm as a housekeeper, after the death of Reilley's first wife Eva.6

Children of Polly Jane Hoffman and Reilley A. Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S230] Kenneth S. Jones, "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 42.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Polly Jane Schwalm, The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald, April 19, 1957, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed August 1, 2023).
  4. [S230] "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 35, 42.
  5. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 53. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  6. [S230] "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1, p. 35.

Harry Ray Schwalm1

M, #17522, b. 12 July 1894, d. 2 April 1963
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Harry Ray Schwalm was born on 12 July 1894, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Reilley A. Schwalm and Polly Jane Hoffman.1
  • Harry Ray Schwalm married Ada E. Woodridge, daughter of William A. Woodridge and Elizabeth Sherman.1
  • Harry Ray Schwalm died on 2 April 1963, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 68.2
  • He was buried on 4 May 1963, at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's County, MD.2,3

Child of Harry Ray Schwalm and Ada E. Woodridge

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), No. 044673-63. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Bruce Franklin Schwalm1,2

M, #17523, b. 20 July 1896, d. 11 January 1972
  • Last Edited: 1 Aug 2023
  • Bruce Franklin Schwalm was born on 20 July 1896, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • He was the son of Reilley A. Schwalm and Polly Jane Hoffman.1
  • Bruce Franklin Schwalm married Enola Miller in 1919, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.1,4
  • Bruce Franklin Schwalm married Freda Jane Graham.1
  • Bruce Franklin Schwalm died on 11 January 1972, Media, Delaware County, PA, at age 75.5,6
  • He was buried at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery County, PA.6

Children of Bruce Franklin Schwalm and Enola Miller

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S241] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 5, no. 2 (1994): p. 74.
  3. [S241] "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 5, no. 2, p. 74 (reprint of baptismal certificate).
  4. [S1163] Philadelphia, PA Clerk of Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, PA, Marriage Index, 1885-1951 (Philadelphia, PA: Clerk of Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, PA), Marriage License Number: 402484; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, PA, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Bruce F. Schwalm, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 14, 1972, Page 10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed August 1, 2023).
  6. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156205535/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Lee Wayne Schwalm1

M, #17524, b. 16 November 1898, d. 11 July 1964
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Lee Wayne Schwalm was born on 16 November 1898.2
  • He was the son of Reilley A. Schwalm and Polly Jane Hoffman.1
  • Lee Wayne Schwalm was baptized on 20 August 1899, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He married Anna Elizabeth Bowman.1
  • Lee Wayne Schwalm died on 11 July 1964, Columbia County, FL, at age 65.3
  • He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.4

Child of Lee Wayne Schwalm and Anna Elizabeth Bowman

  • Lou Schwalm5

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 15. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  3. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S941] 1940 US Census, Millburn, Essex County, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2336; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-233.

Leslie J. Schwalm1

M, #17525, b. 17 June 1905, d. 21 January 1981
  • Last Edited: 1 Aug 2023

Children of Leslie J. Schwalm and Eleanor E. Betz

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S192] 1920 US Census, Frailey Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1649; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 972.
  3. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64216043/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eleanor E. Schwalm, The Lima News, December 12, 1998, Page 10. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed August 1, 2023).
  6. [S250] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 3 (1999): p. 110.
  7. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.

Leslie Trevor Jones1,2

M, #17526, b. 17 June 1878, d. 11 October 1957
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Leslie Trevor Jones was born on 17 June 1878, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.5
  • He was the son of William F. Jones and Elizabeth Anne Jenkins.3,4
  • Leslie Trevor Jones married Mary Elizabeth Schwalm, daughter of Reilley A. Schwalm and Eva Ellen Kimmel, on 22 April 1903, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2,6
  • Leslie Trevor Jones died on 11 October 1957, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.5
  • He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.7

Children of Leslie Trevor Jones and Mary Elizabeth Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S217] "Samuel Schwalm," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 59-60 (1982).
  3. [S223] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 2 (1986): p. 88.
  4. [S230] Kenneth S. Jones, "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 37.
  5. [S230] "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 35, 37.
  6. [S230] "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1, p. 35.
  7. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  8. [S192] 1920 US Census, Frailey, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1649; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 975.

Kenneth S. Jones1

M, #17527, b. 12 May 1906, d. 20 December 1989
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Kenneth S. Jones was born on 12 May 1906, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • He was the son of Leslie Trevor Jones and Mary Elizabeth Schwalm.1
  • Kenneth S. Jones married Elizabeth E. McCrone, daughter of Agis A. McCrone and Elizabeth M. (?).1
  • Between 1951 and 1989, Kenneth lived in Shrewsbury, MA.4
  • Kenneth S. Jones died on 20 December 1989, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts - Hahnemann, Worcester, MA, at age 83.5,3
  • He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA.3

Child of Kenneth S. Jones and Elizabeth E. McCrone

  • Gerald K. Jones1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S230] Kenneth S. Jones, "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 35.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S232] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 2 (1990): p. 76.
  5. [S232] "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 2, p. 78 (reprint of undated newspaper obituary).

Elizabeth E. McCrone1

F, #17528, b. 20 October 1905, d. 29 March 1989
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Elizabeth E. McCrone was born on 20 October 1905.2
  • She was the daughter of Agis A. McCrone and Elizabeth M. (?)2
  • Elizabeth E. McCrone married Kenneth S. Jones, son of Leslie Trevor Jones and Mary Elizabeth Schwalm.1
  • Elizabeth E. McCrone died on 29 March 1989, at age 83.2
  • She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA.2
  • Father*: Agis A. McCrone2
  • Mother*: Elizabeth M. (?)2

Child of Elizabeth E. McCrone and Kenneth S. Jones

  • Gerald K. Jones1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Grace Elizabeth Jones1,2

F, #17534, b. 20 January 1917, d. 2 April 1999
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Grace Elizabeth Jones was born on 20 January 1917, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4
  • She was the daughter of Leslie Trevor Jones and Mary Elizabeth Schwalm.1
  • Grace Elizabeth Jones died on 2 April 1999, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 82.3
  • She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, PA.3,5

Children of Grace Elizabeth Jones and Howard E. Gage

  • Barbara Gage1
  • John H. Gage1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S223] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 2 (1986): p. 88.
  3. [S251] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 4 (2000): p. 95.
  4. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Jessie Alonzo Hatter1,2

M, #17541, b. 1883, d. 1966
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2005

Child of Jessie Alonzo Hatter and Carrie Estella Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S230] Kenneth S. Jones, "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 40.
  3. [S230] "Historical Echoes," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 40-41.

Evelyn Hatter1

F, #17542, d. 30 May 1988
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S231] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 100.

Paul Lawrence1

M, #17543, d. 15 May 1988
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S231] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 100.

Ada E. Woodridge1

F, #17544, b. 1894, d. 22 August 1968
  • Last Edited: 2 Apr 2018
  • Ada E. Woodridge was born in 1894, Washington, DC.2
  • She was the daughter of William A. Woodridge and Elizabeth Sherman.2
  • Ada E. Woodridge married Harry Ray Schwalm, son of Reilley A. Schwalm and Polly Jane Hoffman.1
  • Ada E. Woodridge died on 22 August 1968, Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax County, VA.2
  • Father*: William A. Woodridge2
  • Mother*: Elizabeth Sherman2

Child of Ada E. Woodridge and Harry Ray Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Harry Alfred Schwalm1

M, #17545, b. 19 December 1916, d. 10 June 1991
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2017
  • Harry Alfred Schwalm was born on 19 December 1916, Washington, DC.2
  • He was the son of Harry Ray Schwalm and Ada E. Woodridge.1
  • Harry Alfred Schwalm died on 10 June 1991, at age 74.2

Children of Harry Alfred Schwalm and Florence Elizabeth Smith

  • Joan Schwalm1
  • Shirley A. Schwalm1
  • Mary E. Schwalm1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.