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Mary Malone wife of John Malone 1852 -- 1907 (Listed on Snyder stone with Abi Inglebrick)

Pittston Gazette Monday, April 6, 1908

Mrs Mary MALONE, 55, passed away Saturday at her home 1014 Cedar Ave. Death was due to a paralytic stroke. Besides her

husband, a sister Mrs Abbie SNYDER and one brother, Oscar ENGLEBRINK, survive her. The funeral will take place this morning with burial in the Ransom Township Cemetery.

Martin Meyers husband of Mary Shelenberger 1864 -- 1916 (Mary’s stone has him listed as Myer)

Mary (Schelenberger) Myer wife of Martin Myer 1847 -- 1906 (Martin’s stone lists him as Meyers while her stone has Myer)

Scranton Republican 1903

Mrs. Martin Nyer spent New Year's day with her sister, Mrs. Irwin Sax

(Webmaster's notes: Elizabeth Beck Sax, half sister to Mary Schelenberger)

Sarah Ann Mosier wife of William died 8/19/1870 age 51 years 5 months, 25 days

William Mosier husband of Sarah Ann 2/18/1822 -- 8/11/1893 orn in Smithfield Twp., Northampton Co., (now Monroe Co.), PA married Susannah Miller 11/12/1871

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 57 years old.

Mrs. William Mosier buried 1925 (according to cemetery records) William married second wife, Susannah Miller on 11/12/1871. She came to Ransom in 1870. She was born 7/6/1849 Jackson Twp., Monroe Co., PA and was a daughter of Peter and Sarah (Bleshline) Miller, of Monroe Co. Susannah is an aunt to Ellen Nora Miller Blackwell and Edwin S. Miller who were living with them in 1880 census Ransom Twp.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 31 years old with William Mosier and listed as Susannah.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp.

Charles Musselman buried in 1930 (according to cemetery records) (son of Charles and Hannah (Musselman) Musselman) (born 12/13/1857 in Hamilton, Monroe Co., PA)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 25 years old.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

Mrs. Charles Musselman buried in 1924 (according to cemetery records) (probably Matilda Gardner, daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Smith) Gardner) (born 9/7/1862)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 18 years old with Charles Musselman and listed as Martha.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with Charles Musselman

Mrs. Charles Musselman buried in 1926 (according to cemetery records) (possibly second wife of Charles Musselman)

Jacob Naugle buried March 1936 in Roeszler burial plot (husband of Elizabeth) (according to cemetery records)

Elizabeth (Roeszler) Naugle buried in 1922 (wife of Jacob) (daughter of John and Margaret Lore Roeszler) (also known as Catherine Elizabeth and Lizzie) (according to cemetery records)

Amanda Neyhart buried 1919 (according to cemetery records) (daughter of David & Sarah) (According to the census of 1860 and 1870, she was born about 1841.)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 19 years old with David Neyhart and listed as a milliner.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 30 years old with David Neyhart and listed as a seamstress.

In 1912, she is living, in the house her father built, with her sister, Susan.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 243 under Amanda Neyhart

David Neyhart husband of Sarah 5/17/1809 -- 2/17/1898

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 45 years old.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 61 years old.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 70 years old.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 243 under Amanda Neyhart

Helen Marian Neyhart 5/11/1850 -- 5/13/1861 (daughter of David & Sarah)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 10 years old with David Neyhart.

Sarah (Siegfried) Neyhart wife of David 2/5/1816 -- 2/11/1902

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 44 years old with David Neyhart.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 53 years old with David Neyhart.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 64 years old with David Neyhart.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 243 under Amanda Neyhart

Susan Neyhart buried 1924 (according to cemetery records) (daughter of David & Sarah) (According to the census of 1860 and 1870, she was born about 1842.)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 18 years old with David Neyhart.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 28 years old with David Neyhart and listed as a teacher.

In 1912, she is living, in the house her father built, with her sister, Amanda.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 243 under Amanda Neyhart

William A. Neyhart 12/12/1845 -- 6/29/1886 (son of David & Sarah)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 16 years old with David Neyhart.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 25 years old with David Neyhart.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 35 years old with David Neyhart.

Annis B. Osborn child of J.G. & E.E. 10/6/1867 -- 4/23/1870 (child of Joseph G. and Elinore E Osborn)

Arthur W. Osborn child of J.G. & E.E. 8/16/1859 -- 4/25/1870 (child of Joseph G. and Elinore E Osborn)

Jeptha E. Osborn child of J.G. & E.E. 10/19/1865 -- 5/22/1870 (child of Joseph G. and Elinore E Osborn)

Joseph G. Osborn (children buried here)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 241 under Arthur Harder

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 490

Anna Margaret Rader wife of Phillip died 1/11/1860 age 81 years 10 months

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 70 years old with Philip Rader and born in Germany.

Catharine (Walter) Rader wife of John 10/21/1818 -- 4/17/1892 (daughter of Henry & Catherine (Kress) Walter)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 32 years old with John Rader and born in PA.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 40 years old with John Rader.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 51 years old with John Rader.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 69 years old with John Rader.

John Rader husband of Catharine 4/2/1818 -- 4/9/1899 son of Philip.

According to records at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hughesville, PA, he was born April 2 1818 and died April 9, 1899. He was buried April 12, 1899. He died from Diptheria.

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 32 years old.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 40 years old.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 51 years old.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 64 years old.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 214 under George W. Rader

John Rader died 4/2/1865 age 7 years 26 days (son of John & Catherine)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 2 years old with John Rader.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 214 under George W. Rader

Philip Rader husband of Anna Margaret 4/1/1788 -- 2/12/1875 born in Hepperheim Hessom Dorshtadt, Germany

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 65 years old and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 82 years old and born Hesse Dorshtadt.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 214 under George W. Rader

Rosanna Raeder 1856 --1941 buried 3/11/1941 (according to cemetery records) (Also known as Rose) (daughter of John & Catherine) (born 11/12/1856)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 4 years old with John Rader.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 13 years old with John Rader.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 22 years old with John Rader.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with her brother, George W. Rader.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 214 under George W. Rader

Conrad Raif died 11/17/1855 age 41 years 10 months 2 days (Wife was Margaret Rader, who is the daughter of Philip of Anna Margaret Rader)

(In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., his widower Margaret Rader Raif Hoffer, her new husband and his children Levi, John, Philip, and Lydia are living with Samuel Gardner)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 244 under Levi Raife

Mary Raiff died 9/29/1851 age 1 year 2 days (probably the daughter of Conrad and Margaret Rader Raiff)

Catharine Raubs wife of Fulmer died 3/5/1862 age 43 years 5 months 6 days

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 25 years old with Fulman Raub and born in Germany.

Fulmer Raubs husband of Catharine died 5/30/1861 age 45 years 2 months 9 days

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 36 years old as Fulman Raub and born in Germany.

Ida M. Ricketts wife of William 1874 -- 1958

William W. Ricketts husband of Ida 1861 -- 1949 died 1/15/1949 buried 1/18/1949 (according to cemetery records)

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 245 under William Ricketts

Catharine Rieser 1805--1889 age 84 years 5 months & 9 days

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., she's 75 years old with Adam Sigman as his sister-in-law and born in Baden.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 245 under William Ricketts

Andrew Roeszler 1878 -- 1963 (son of John and Margaret Lore Roeszler)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 1 year old with John Roeszler.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with John Roeszler.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 245

Charles Roeszler (Resler) husband of Elizabeth 6/12/1814 -- 1/14/1900

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 37 years old and born in Germany.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 46 years old and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 56 years old and born in Bavaria.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 65 years old.

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 490

Elizabeth (Rader) Roeszler wife of Charles 6/24/1811 -- 11/19/1908

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 39 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler) and born in Germany.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 49 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler) and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 59 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler) and born in Hesse Dorshtadt.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 68 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler).

Hattie Roeszler died 8/11/1893 age 16 years 5 months 21 days (daughter of John and Margaret Lore Roeszler; John was the son of Charles and Elizabeth)

According to records at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hughesville, PA, she was born Feb 21 1877 and died Aug 11, 1893.

She was buried Aug 13 1893. She died from Diptheria.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 3 years old with John Roeszler.

John Roeszler buried 1929 (according to cemetery records) (probably the son of Charles and Elizabeth and husband of Margaret Lore who was buried this year.) (born in Ransom Twp.)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 7 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler).

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 16 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler).

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 26 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler) and wife.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 36 years old and wife.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

John Roesler buried Feb 1946 (according to cemetery records) (b. 11/4/1881) (this is probably the son of John and Margaret Lore Roeszler was buried this year.)

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with John Roeszler.

Frederick Sandway died 9/4/1883 age 71 years 3 months 20 days

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 40 years old and born in Germany living with wife, Mary and Esther Setzer age 9.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 49 years old living with wife, Mary.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 57 years old and born in Prussia living with wife, Mary.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 68 years old living with wife, Mary.

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 490

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 491

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 167, 168, 170

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 8 Jan 1874

Susan SETZER, 73 years, 10 months and 21 days, wife of John SETZER died 21 Dec 1873 in Paradise Valley, Monroe Co, PA. At the same place, 22 Dec 1873, John SETZER aged 74 years, 4 months and 25 days also died. The deceased were the parents of Ezra SETZER, Mrs Frederic SANDWAY and Mrs Theobald BAKER of Ransom. [Frederick's wife was Mary Setzer]

Amos Sax (children buried here)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 168, 172

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 30 Oct 1873

Mary HOPKINS, 30 years and five months, youngest daughter of James HOPKINS, died 18 Oct 1873 at the residence of her brother in law Amos SAX and sister Sarah. She had been an invalid for many years. Her father and two sisters had passed before her. She was buried in the family lot of the Methodist church at Milwaukie. Her mother previously had been stricken with paralysis and was speechless and unable to attend the service.

Amos P. Sax son of G.M. & Ann E. died 9/5/1863 age 2 years 2 months 29 days (son of George M. Jr and Ann Elizabeth)

Andrew Sax son of Amos & Sarah (Hopkins) died 8/27/1881 age 5 months 11 days (b. 3/16/1861)

Clarence Sax son of Amos & Priscila 4/23/1852 -- 8/17/1852

Elizabeth Sax wife of George died 10/18/1867 age 65 years 8 months 13 days

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 47 years old with George Sax.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 57 years old with George Sax.

Emanuel Sax son of George & Elizabeth died 4/15/1861 age 41 years 11 months 5 days

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 23 years old with George Sax.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 33 years old with George Sax.

Emma Sax daughter of Amos & Priscilla died 8/21/1851 age 1 year 9 months 12 days (b. 11/9/1849)

George W. Sax son of Amos & Sarah (Hopkins) died 9/12/1858 age 1 month 9 days (stone not found) (b. 2/3/1858)

James A. Sax son of Amos & Sarah (Hopkins) died 9/12/1855 age 3 months 5 days (b. 6/8/1855)

John Sax husband of Mary A. 3/15/1815 -- 12/5/1883 (son of George and Elizabeth)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 51 years old.

Margaret A. Sax (stone unreadable) (daughter of Amos and Sarah (Hopkins) Sax) (4/22/1862 - 2/22/1865)

Mary A. Sax wife of John born 10/27/1820 (daughter-in-law of George and Elizabeth Sax)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 40 years old with John Sax.

Minnie Sax daughter of G.M. & Ann E. died 3/17/1865 age 1 year 8 months 2 days (daughter of George M. Jr and

Ann Elizabeth)

Priscilla Sax wife of Amos died 5/2/1852 age 23 years, 3 months, 7 days (listed as Sox on stone) (daughter-in-law of George and Elizabeth Sax)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 21 years old with Amos Sax.

Abaella (or Arabella) Schallemberger daughter of George & Catherine 5/30/1867 -- 4/15/1868

Anna Schallemberger daughter of George & Catherine 7/30/1871 2 yrs, 1 month

Catherine Schallemberger (wife of George) (stone not found)

George A. Schallemberger 6/28/1826 -- 7/13/1871

Catherine B. Schelenberger wife of John S. 12/1/1818 -- 8/8/1852

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 31 years old with John Schelenberger and listed as Ann M.

Johannes Schallenberger 6/9/1809 -- 10/10/1850 written in German

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 40 years old and born in Germany. In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's listed Schulenberg with wife Anna Maria: both born in Germany. living next door to her parents, Philip Raeder. They have four children: Margaret 5, Philip 5, Mary 3, Catherine 1.

John Shellenberger (Schelenberger) buried 1911 (according to cemetery records) stone not found

John G. Schelenberger 9/8/1850 -- 3/12/1874

John S. Schelenberger 6/9/1809 -- 10/15/1850 on same stone as Catherine and John G.

Katharina Schallenberger daughter of Anna Maria & J. 12/4/1848 -- 8/8/1852 written in German

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 1 year old with John Schelenberger.

Lawrence Charles Schallenberger son of Philip & Anna died 3/12/1860 age 3 years, 13 days (stone not found)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 2 years old with Philip Schelenberger.

Margaret Schelenberger 1843 -- 1914 (daughter of John and Anna)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 7 years old with John Schelenberger.

Mary C. Schallenberger

Mary E. Schmalz (Schmaltz) wife of Albert 1892 -- 1918

Philip Seeman died 9/15/1873 age 83 (or 33) years, 7 months, 15 days (stone is hard to read)

Conrad Shafer died 1846; soldier of the Revolutionary War; 1st buried in cemetery (he does not have a stone, marked on map where people have said he is buried)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 164

Freeman B. Sharps husband of Mary 1844 -- 1919 (born 7/15/1844 in West Pittston) son of Peter and Elizabeth (Breese) Sharps

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 245-6 under Freeman B. Sharps

Genealogical and Family History of the Wyoming and Lackawanna Valleys Pennsylvania by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden, Hon. Alfred Hand, and John W. Jordan, New York: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906 page 66 under William M. Stevenson

Mary Sharps wife of Freeman 1851 -- 1922 (born Oct 1851) Daughter of William Martin and her first marriage was to Andrew Stevenson.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp.with Freeman B. Sharps

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 245-6 under Freeman B. Sharps

Genealogical and Family History of the Wyoming and Lackawanna Valleys Pennsylvania by Rev. Horace Edwin Hayden, Hon. Alfred Hand, and John W. Jordan, New York: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906 page 66 under William M. Stevenson

George Shoemaker husband of Leah 3/28/1810 -- 5/12/1864

Leah Shoemaker wife of George 10/26/1811 -- 7/30/1896

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., she's 67 years old and known as L. Shoemaker.

Mrs. L. SHOEMAKER Self Widow Female White 67 PA Keeping House PA PA

Sarah SHOEMAKER Other Divorced Female White 37 PA PA PA

Ina SHOEMAKER Granddaughter Single Female White 3 PA PA PA

William H. Shoemaker died 10/7/1872 age 25 years 5 months 21 days

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 31 Oct 1872

William SHOEMAKER, 26, son of the late George SHOEMAKER died of Scarlet Fever, 7 Oct 1872 in Newton.

Susan (Singer) Siglen died 5/28/1870 age 97 years 9 months 12 days (wife of Jacob, mother of Dolly Huthmaker)

Thomas Siglen died 10/8/1849 age 20 years 8 months 6 days (son of Jacob and Susan)

Adam Sigmann husband of Regina 8/16/1814 -- 8/7/1896

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., he's 65 years old and born in Baden.

Regina Sigmann wife of Adam 4/28/1811 -- 12/27/1898

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., she's 69 years old with Adam Sigman and born in Baden and listed as Roxina.

Frances M. Smith daughter of William & Caroline Smith died 3/15/1854

John Smith died 1/16/1866 age 68 years

In Ransom Twp. about 1863 John Smith built the house that Adiliah Ace, mother of Philip Stoft is living in 1912.

Abi (Inglebrick) Snyder wife of Clarence D. 1863 -- 1912 (daughter of George Inglebrick)

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 7 years old with George Inglebrick.

Clarence D. Snyder husband of Abi 1870 -- 1932

Meriam Stevens 1887 -- 1920 (daughter of Samuel and Minerva Vanderburg) (married Bennie Stevens and in 1912 was living in Mehoopany, PA)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Samuel Vanderburg

Andrew Stevenson 1869 -- 1941 buried 6/20/1941 (according to cemetery records) (son of Andrew Stevenson and Mary Stevenson (Sharps))

David Stevenson 1870 -- 1914 (son of Andrew Stevenson and Mary Stevenson (Sharps))

Emma L. Stevenson 1869 -- 1939 (wife of Andrew Stevenson) buried 9/18/1939 (according to cemetery records)

Hilda Stevenson 1/30/1804 -- 1/6/1906 “In memory of”

Elsie (Ace) Stoft wife of Philip 1871 -- 1963 (daughter of James Theodore and Marcella Ace) (sister of Elizabeth Goeringer)

In 1880 census in Ransom Twp. with Theodore Ace. 8 years old

In 1910 census in Ransom Twp. with Philip Stoft.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with Philip Stoft.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Philip Stoft

Philip Stoft husband of Elsie 1878 -- 1963 (son of Philip and Adiliah Stoft)

In 1910 census in Ransom Twp.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Philip Stoft

Agnes Stout buried 6/12/1937 (according to cemetery records)

Andrew S. Stout died 3/7/1882

Cassie Stout died 4/11/1906 (Cassie L. b. 4/1886) (daughter of John and Lydia)

Corl L. Stout died 4/23/1889

Edwin Stout b. Mar 1883 d. 1926 (stone not found) (son of John and Lydia) (married Idella Huthmaker, granddaughter of Jacob Hutmaker) (according to cemetery records)

Edwin Stout 1928 --1929 buried 1928

Ellwood B. Stout buried 7/3/1954 (according to cemetery records)

Evia J. Stout died 4/10/1892

John A. Stout husband of Lydia J. (Harris) Stout died 6/21/1914 (son of John Stout and Harriet Winter)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Albert Stout

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 196 under Louis Engleman

Leonard Stout 3/12/1875 -- 3/19/1938 buried 3/21/1938 (according to cemetery records)

Leonard Stout's child buried 1922 (according to cemetery records) stone not found

Lydia J. (Harris) Stout wife of John Stout died 9/16/1902

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 196 under Louis Engleman

Margaret Stout buried 6/12/1937 (according to cemetery records) stone not found

Walter A. Stout died 4/2 or 6/1922 (stone unreadable)

Wesley R. Stout died 4/25/1938 (son of John and Lydia) (born 9/1/1877) buried 4/24/1938 (according to cemetery records)

In 1912, he's living with his brother, Albert Stout, and his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Louis Engleman.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Albert Stout

William Stout buried 1922 (according to cemetery records)

Sarah Surber wife of John Surber 1832 -- 1905 listed on same stone with Abi Inglebrick Snyder.

Burton Taft husband of Mary 1917--1954 World War II vet

Fred J. Taft husband of Martha 11/14/1905--10/30/1996 (son of William J. & Sarah R. Taft)

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with William J. Taft.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 223 under William J. Taft

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under William J. Taft

Martha Jeryman Weir Taft wife of Fred J. 1905--1945 buried 5/7/1945 (according to cemetery records)

Mary Taft wife of Burton 1922--1997

Sarah R. Taft wife of William J. Taft 8/28/1880--1959 (daughter of John & Lydia J. Harris Stout)

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with William J. Taft.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 223 under William J. Taft

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under William J. Taft

Caleb Tompkins buried in 1934 (husband of Emily) (according to cemetery records)

Emily Tompkins buried 6/23/1956 (wife of Caleb) Wm. D. Moyer and wife of Pittston bought one grave to bury Mrs.Caleb Tompkins on 5/26/1946 These are the actually dates ten years apart (according to cemetery records)

Infant daughter Traub daughter of Rudolph & Lena (no dates)

Lena Traub wife of Rudolph 12/17/1865 -- 3/21/1893

In 1880 census in Ransom Twp. he’s 18 years old with David Hopkins as a boarder.

Rudolph Traub purchased about 1891 the house and land and sold it a year later to Mrs. Wenzel Maas (Later, she sold it to her son, Wesley Maas and was living there in 1912.)

George Turner 6/1/1865 -- 7/20/1900

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Mrs. Lillie Turner

George Turner buried 1926 (according to cemetery records) (probably George C Turner, son of George and Lillie) born 10/24/1893 stone not found

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with Lillie Turner.

Mrs. George Turner died 1921 (her name was Lillie Crowell, birth date unknown) (daughter of John B. and Mary Ann (Jones) Crowell)

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Mrs. Lillie Turner

John B. Turner 1/5/1898 -- 4/22/1898 (son of George and Lillie Turner)

Charles J. Vanderberg 1926 -- 1928 (possibly the son of Charles, who is the son of Samuel and Minerva)

Majorie Vanderburg buried 1928 (according to cemetery records) (possibly the wife of Charles) stone not found

Minerva Vanderburg wife of Samuel 1862 -- 1927 (daughter of Corridon and Hettie (Rozelle) Barber) (born 12/31/1862) (middle initial was A.)

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with Samuel Vanderburg.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Samuel Vanderburg

Samuel Vanderburg husband of Minerva 1852 -- (blank) (b. 6/18/1852) (son of Samuel and Hannah) buried 4/21/1935 (according to cemetery records)

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 246 under Samuel Vanderburg

Bertha & Bertie Wart Twins of Jacob & Catherine 5/5/1882 -- 6/13/1882 or 1887 (stone unreadable)

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