Mary Gessner1

F, #48121, b. 20 June 1878, d. 28 December 1934
  • Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017
  • Mary Gessner was born on 20 June 1878, Mandata, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Henry Gessner and Polly Rebuck.2
  • Mary Gessner married Joel Richard Maurer, son of Peter Maurer and Eliza Rebuck, on 10 April 1897, St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.3,4
  • Mary Gessner died on 28 December 1934, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 56.1
  • She was buried on 31 December 1934, at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.1

Children of Mary Gessner and Joel Richard Maurer

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, No. 111516.
  3. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1401; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1241401.
  4. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 47. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.
  5. [S932] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online www.ancestry.com (Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records Reel: 267). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  6. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, St. David's Church (Hebe) Records, p. 40.

Henry Gessner1

M, #48122, b. 31 March 1840, d. 28 August 1909
  • Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017
  • Henry Gessner is also referred to as Harry Gessner in some sources.
  • He was born on 31 March 1840.2,3
  • He married Polly Rebuck, daughter of Peter S. Rebuck and Maria Wiest.
  • Henry Gessner died on 28 August 1909, at age 69.3
  • He was buried at St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.3

Child of Henry Gessner and Polly Rebuck

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), No. 111516. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S23] Birth date computed from age at death.
  3. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 64. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.

Balir E. Brosius1

M, #48123, b. 23 May 1930, d. 25 December 2016
  • Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017
  • Balir E. Brosius was born on 23 May 1930, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Carlos Ray Brosius and Maude May Maurer.1
  • Balir E. Brosius died on 25 December 2016, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    MILLERSBURG- Blair E. Brosius, age 86, of Rife Road passed away on Sunday, December 25th, 2016 at his residence.
    He was born May 23, 1930 in Berrysburg the son of the late Carlos and Maude Maurer Brosius.
    Blair graduated from Millersburg High School class of 1949 and then served in the Marines during the Korean War. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed collecting old tools. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rife and served on many committees at the church also a member of Millersburg VFW #5507 and Millersburg American Legion #326.
    Surviving are his wife of 61 years June M. Boyer Brosius, two sons David (Dee) and Kirby (Jan); grandchildren Adam, Tyler, Amber, Alyssa and Logan; a great granddaughter Avery. He was preceded in death by brothers Melvin and John and sisters Mary, Eleanor and Fern.
    The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 am on Friday, December 30th at Zion Lutheran Church in Rife. Services will begin at 11 am with burial and military honors in the church cemetery.
    Donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church PO Box 415 Millersburg, PA 17061.
    Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg.
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016.1
  • He was buried on 30 December 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rife, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of Balir E. Brosius and June M. Boyer

  • David Brosius2
  • Kirby Brosius3

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, The Patriot-News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Blair E. Brosius (The Patriot-News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016).

Peter Maurer1

M, #48129, b. 13 August 1851, d. 5 September 1912
  • Last Edited: 31 Dec 2021
  • Peter Maurer was born on 13 August 1851.2,3
  • He was the son of Manassas Daniel Maurer and Elizabeth Coleman.2
  • Peter Maurer married Eliza Rebuck.4,1
  • Peter Maurer died on 5 September 1912, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 61.3
  • He was buried on 9 September 1912, at Saint Davids Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.3,5

Children of Peter Maurer and Eliza Rebuck

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), No. 64576. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S187] 1860 United States Census, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Page: 554; Family History Library Film: 805180; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Certificate Number: 83793; Filed: September 7, 1912; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40376526/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40376506/peter-maurer
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gurney V. Maurer, The News-Item (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 10 May 1969, Sat, Page 2.
  7. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel Q. Maurer, Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 13 Mar 1958, Thu, Page 1.
  8. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40380838/…

Eliza Rebuck1

F, #48130, b. 27 July 1852, d. 7 August 1940
  • Last Edited: 31 Dec 2021
  • Eliza Rebuck is also referred to as Elizabeth Rebuck in some sources.2,3
  • She was born on 27 July 1852, Northumberland County, PA.2,3
  • She married Peter Maurer, son of Manassas Daniel Maurer and Elizabeth Coleman.2,1
  • Eliza Rebuck died on 7 August 1940, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 88.2,3
  • She was buried on 10 August 1941, at Saint Davids Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.2,3

Children of Eliza Rebuck and Peter Maurer

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), No. 64576. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40376526/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Certificate Number: 73673; Filed: August 9, 1941; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gurney V. Maurer, The News-Item (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 10 May 1969, Sat, Page 2.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Samuel Q. Maurer, Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 13 Mar 1958, Thu, Page 1.

Sadie Alvena Maurer1

F, #48131, b. 9 December 1898, d. November 1968
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2021
  • Sadie Alvena Maurer was born on 9 December 1898.1
  • She was the daughter of Joel Richard Maurer and Mary Gessner.1
  • Sadie Alvena Maurer was baptized on 26 February 1899, St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.2
  • She married Charles Walter Hain, son of John W. Hain and Cecilia Brown.3
  • Sadie Alvena Maurer died in November 1968, at age 69.1

Children of Sadie Alvena Maurer and Charles Walter Hain

Citations

  1. [S932] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online www.ancestry.com (Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records Reel: 267). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  2. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 39. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.
  3. [S192] 1920 US Census, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1559; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 1069.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Charles E. Hain, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 29 Sep 1999, Wed, Page 13.
  5. [S186] 1930 US Census, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341759; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  6. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  7. [S267] Hain, Norman Jay, Obituary, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Harrisbsurg, PA, November 25, 2004. Hereinafter cited as Norman Jay Hain, Obituary.

David Walter Maurer1

M, #48132, b. 24 October 1901
  • Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017
  • David Walter Maurer was born on 24 October 1901.1
  • He was the son of Joel Richard Maurer and Mary Gessner.1
  • David Walter Maurer was baptized on 23 January 1902, St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.1

Citations

  1. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 40. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.

Charles Walter Hain1

M, #48133, b. 28 January 1892, d. December 1969
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2021
  • Charles Walter Hain married an unknown person.3
  • He was born on 28 January 1892, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was the son of John W. Hain and Cecilia Brown.2
  • Charles Walter Hain married Sadie Alvena Maurer, daughter of Joel Richard Maurer and Mary Gessner.1
  • Charles Walter Hain died in December 1969, at age 77.1
  • Father*: John W. Hain2
  • Mother*: Cecilia Brown

Children of Charles Walter Hain and Sadie Alvena Maurer

Citations

  1. [S192] 1920 US Census, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1559; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 1069.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Charles E. Hain, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 29 Sep 1999, Wed, Page 13.
  5. [S186] 1930 US Census, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341759; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  6. [S267] Hain, Norman Jay, Obituary, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Harrisbsurg, PA, November 25, 2004. Hereinafter cited as Norman Jay Hain, Obituary.

Melvin R. Brosius1

M, #48149, b. 1920, d. 1961
  • Last Edited: 3 Jan 2017
  • Melvin R. Brosius was born in 1920.2
  • He was the son of Carlos Ray Brosius and Maude May Maurer.1
  • Melvin R. Brosius died in 1961.1,2
  • He was buried at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Blair E. Brosius (The Patriot-News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016).
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

John Pershing Brosius1

M, #48150, b. 28 October 1926, d. 29 July 2004
  • Last Edited: 3 Jan 2017
  • John Pershing Brosius was born on 28 October 1926, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Carlos Ray Brosius and Maude May Maurer.1
  • Some sources record that John Pershing Brosius was born on 28 October 1927.3
  • He died on 29 July 2004, at age 77.2
  • He was buried at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Blair E. Brosius (The Patriot-News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2016).
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  3. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1.