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Theresa (?)¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2025

George Andrew Hinkle¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2025

• George Andrew Hinkle married Goldie Marie Crider.¹

Goldie Marie Crider¹

• Last Edited: 28 Aug 2025

• Goldie Marie Crider married George Andrew Hinkle.¹

Marjorie J. Fulk¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marjorie J. Fulk was born on 16 September 1924, Rockingham County, VA.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Basil Fulk and Mollie Mongold.¹
• Marjorie J. Fulk married Albert Leroy Harper, son of Edward Augustus Harper and Cora Louise Nace, on 13 October 1940, Pilgrim Holiness Church, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4
• Albert Leroy Harper filed for divorce from Marjorie J. Fulk in January 1952.⁵
• She died on 25 July 1989, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 64.^2,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  Marjorie J. Bonawitz
  Marjorie J. Bonawitz, 64, of 3886 N. Sixth St. died Tuesday in Polyclinic Medical Center.
  Surviving are a son, Russell E. Jr. of Harrisburg; two daughters, Gayle Delbo of Shamokin, and Judy of Harrisburg; two brothers, Stanley and Granville Fulk, both of Millersburg; three sisters, Ruby Musser of Hershey, Ethel Koppenhever of California, and Opal Gruver of Harrisburg; and two grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Hoover Funeral Homes, Millersburg. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax RD 3.
  Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at the funeral.
  The Evening News, July 27, 1989, Page 22.⁶
  

• Father*: Basil Fulk¹
• Mother*: Mollie Mongold¹

Basil Fulk¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Basil Fulk married Mollie Mongold.¹

Mollie Mongold¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Mollie Mongold married Basil Fulk.¹

Mae Lovina Kerstetter¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mae Lovina Kerstetter was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She was born on 20 January 1911, Dauphin County, PA.^4,2
• She was the daughter of Henry W. Kerstetter and Nora R. Brown.²
• Mae Lovina Kerstetter married Albert R. Bechtel circa August 1927.⁵
• Mae Lovina Kerstetter married Albert Leroy Harper, son of Edward Augustus Harper and Cora Louise Nace.¹
• Mae Lovina Kerstetter died on 8 December 1986, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 75.^4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mae L. Harper
  MILLERSBURG -- Mae L. Harper, 75, of 110 Pearl St. died Tuesday in Harrisburg Hospital.
  She was a retired employee of Muskin Shoe Co., and was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church.
  Surviving are her husband, Albert L. Harper; two sisters, Germaine Bowman and Sadie Keiter, both Halifax RD 4; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Hoover Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
  Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  Memorial contributions may be made to her church, Moore Street, Millersburg 17061.
  The Patriot-News, December 10, 1986, Page 20.⁴
  

• Father*: Henry W. Kerstetter² b. 12 Sep 1874, d. 16 May 1940
• Mother*: Nora R. Brown² b. 10 Feb 1883, d. 13 Sep 1936

Ralph Thomas Harper¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Relationship: 2nd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ralph Thomas Harper was born on 3 December 1891.^1,2
• He was the son of Valentine U. Harper and Sarah Ellen Bowman.¹
• Ralph Thomas Harper married Helen Ruth Press, daughter of Harry L. Press and Phebe F. Smith, circa July 1951.³
• Ralph Thomas Harper died on 29 July 1970, Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 78.^2,1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARPER July 29, 1970, RALPH T., husband of Helen R. (nee Press), of 1025. Fillmore st. Relatives and friends and members of 7th United Presbyterian Church are invited to service Sat., 10 A. M., from the BENTZ FUNERAL HOME, 4716 Leiper st. In lieu of flowers send contributions to 7th United Presbyterian Church. Viewing Fri. eve. Int. White Chapel Gardens. (Parking in rear of premises.)
  The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, 1970, Page 24.⁴
  
• He was buried at White Chapel Memorial Park, Feasterville, Bucks County, PA.¹

• Father*: Valentine U. Harper¹ b. 18 Nov 1849, d. 1 Mar 1911
• Mother*: Sarah Ellen Bowman¹ b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 13 Apr 1936

Helen Ruth Press¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Helen Ruth Press was born on 5 September 1904.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Harry L. Press and Phebe F. Smith.²
• Helen Ruth Press married Ralph Thomas Harper, son of Valentine U. Harper and Sarah Ellen Bowman, circa July 1951.¹
• Helen Ruth Press died on 4 March 1971, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 66.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARPER March 4, 1971, HELEN R., (nee Press), wife of the late Ralph T. of 1025 Fillmore st. Relatives and friends and members of Seventh U. P. Church are invited to service Mon. 11 A. M. from the BENTZ FUNERAL HOME, 4716 Leiper st. (Fkd.) In lieu of flowers, contributions made be made to the Memorial Fund of the above Church, Orthodox & Leiper sts. Viewing Sun. eve Int., White Chapel Gardens. (Parking in rear of premises.)
  The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 7, 1971, Page 60.⁴
  
• She was buried at White Chapel Memorial Park, Feasterville, Bucks County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Harry L. Press² b. 29 Jul 1880, d. 3 Nov 1953
• Mother*: Phebe F. Smith² b. 13 May 1882, d. 13 Sep 1969

Harry L. Press¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Harry L. Press was born on 29 July 1880.²
• He married Phebe F. Smith in 1904.^1,3
• Harry L. Press died on 3 November 1953, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 73.²
• He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.²

Phebe F. Smith¹

• Last Edited: 29 Aug 2025

• Phebe F. Smith was born on 13 May 1882.²
• She married Harry L. Press in 1904.^1,2
• Phebe F. Smith died on 13 September 1969, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 87.²
• She was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.²

Carol (?)¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2025

Elsie May Harper¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 2nd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elsie May Harper was born on 12 May 1893, Halifax R.D., Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Valentine U. Harper and Sarah Ellen Bowman.¹
• Elsie May Harper married Paul H. Schaeffer, son of George B. Schaeffer and Saloma Gilbert, on 22 September 1917, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• Elsie May Harper died on 10 May 1966, Pennsylvania State Hospital, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Elsie Schaeffer
  MILLERSBURG - Mrs. Elsie N. Schaeffer, 73, former resident of Millersburg, died Tuesday at a Harrisburg hospital.
  She was a member of Grace Evangelical United Brethren.
  She is survived by a son, Richard of Halifax RD 2; three daughters, Mrs. Sarah J. Blyler of Easton, Mrs. Harriet Baker of Millershurg and Mrs. Mary L. Dreibelbis of Halifax RD 1; two brothers, Edward Harper of Millershurg and Ralph Harper of Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. John Hilbert of Lancaster and Mrs. Harry Miller of Harrisburg; and six grandchildren.
  Services will he held at 11 Saturday at the funeral home at 118 S. Market St. The Rev. Robert P. Stokes, her pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
  The Patriot-News, May 11, 1966, Page 12.³
  

• Father*: Valentine U. Harper¹ b. 18 Nov 1849, d. 1 Mar 1911
• Mother*: Sarah Ellen Bowman¹ b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 13 Apr 1936

George B. Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2025

• George B. Schaeffer married Saloma Gilbert.¹

Saloma Gilbert¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2025

• Saloma Gilbert married George B. Schaeffer.¹
• Saloma Gilbert is also referred to as Savilla Gilbert in some sources.²

Harriet E. Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harriet E. Schaeffer was born in 1918.¹
• She was the daughter of Paul H. Schaeffer and Elsie May Harper.¹
• Harriet E. Schaeffer married Harris E. Baker, son of Harry Baker and Agnes Kahler, on 7 July 1939, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• Harriet E. Schaeffer died on 17 December 1975, Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Harriet Baker
  MILLERSBURG - A funeral will be conducted Monday in Millersburg, for Mrs. Harriet C. Baker, 57, of 915 Manor Drive, who died Thursday at Susquehanna Lutheran Village.
  Mrs. Baker was an organist for several local churches and also gave piano lessons for many years.
  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
  Surviving are her husband, Harris E. Baker; a son Douglas E. of Kimberton; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Dreibelbis of Halifax RD and Mrs. Ray Byerly of Easton; a brother, Richard Schaeffer of Halifax RD; and a granddaughter.
  The Daily Item, December 20, 1975, Page 8.¹
  
• She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Paul H. Schaeffer¹ b. 10 Mar 1898, d. 26 May 1950
• Mother*: Elsie May Harper¹ b. 12 May 1893, d. 10 May 1966

Harris E. Baker¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harris E. Baker was born on 27 May 1919, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Baker and Agnes Kahler.²
• Harris E. Baker married Harriet E. Schaeffer, daughter of Paul H. Schaeffer and Elsie May Harper, on 7 July 1939, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• Harris E. Baker died on 6 February 2008, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harris E. Baker
  MILLERSBURG - Harris E. Baker, 88, of 421 Union Street, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at his residence.
  He was born Tuesday, May 27, 1919 in Millersburg, PA, son of the late Harry and Agnes Kahler Baker.
  He retired as community affairs consultant for PA Power & Light and was a courier for the Frederick Health Center and Smith Radiology. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Millersburg and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.
  Surviving are his wife, Beverly A. Shrawder Baker; a son, Douglas Baker of Wilbraham, MA; a daughter, Shana Geyer of Halifax; grandchildren, Susanna Baker, Gordon Baker, Benjamin Geyer and Aaron Geyer.
  Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 356 Union Street, in Millersburg on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Karen Atanasoff officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m., Monday, February 11 at the church.
  Arrangements by HooverBoyer Funeral Home, Inc., in Millersburg. Contributions may be made to the Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to his church.
  To sign the online guest book, go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com & FUNERAL HOOVER-BOYER HOMES, INC.
  www.pennlive.com/obits.^4,2
  
• He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harry Baker²
• Mother*: Agnes Kahler²

Harry Baker¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Harry Baker married Agnes Kahler.¹

Agnes Kahler¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Agnes Kahler married Harry Baker.¹

Paul Richard Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Richard Schaeffer was born on 9 March 1924, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Paul H. Schaeffer and Elsie May Harper.¹
• Paul Richard Schaeffer died on 17 September 1996, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Paul R. Schaeffer, 72, area education leader
  HALIFAX - Paul Richard Schaeffer, 72, of 3118 Peters Mountain Road died Tuesday in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg.
  He retired from the former Bell Telephone Co; was a graduate of Lehigh University; an Army veteran of World War II and recipient of five Bronze Stars; chairman of the Dauphin County Vocational-Technical School Authority; a former member of the Halifax Area School Board; a past president of the Twin Valleys Lions Club and Harrisburg/Keystone Chapter, Telephone Pioneers of America; had been a council member, building committee chairman and Sunday school teacher of the former Matamoras Church of God; and was a member of Matamoras Community Church and the Professional Engineering Society of Pennsylvania.
  Surviving are his wife, Jean Atland Schaeffer; a daughter, Laura K. Ranck of Deer Lake; a son, Lahn K. of Fayetteville, Ark; two sisters, Sara Jane Blyler of Easton and Mary Lou Dreibelbis of Halifax; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in his church. Burial, with military honors, will be in Long's Cemetery.
  Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church.
  Memorial contributions may be made his church, 3627 Peters Mountain Road, Halifax 17032; Halifax Area Ambulance & Rescue, Bunker Hill Road, Halifax 17032; or Halifax Fire Company, PO Drawer Q, Halifax 17032.
  The Evening News, September 19, 1996, Page 18.²
  
• He was buried at Long's Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Paul H. Schaeffer¹ b. 10 Mar 1898, d. 26 May 1950
• Mother*: Elsie May Harper¹ b. 12 May 1893, d. 10 May 1966

Harold A. Altland¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Harold A. Altland married Kathryn R. Sweigard.¹

Kathryn R. Sweigard¹

• Last Edited: 2 Sep 2025

• Kathryn R. Sweigard married Harold A. Altland.¹