Ransom Valley Cemetery Reference (A-M)

Ransom Valley Cemetery

with additional information

An alphabetical listing and location of tombstones of the people buried in Ransom Valley Cemetery

which is located next to the Ransom Valley Church, Ransom Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Land donated by John and Jacob Dorsheimer in 1846

Information included in this listing are census including age and birth location.

Also if they are in the Ransom Township directory of the History of Newton and Ransom Townships by JB Stephens

NOTE:

The compiler did not record every person in the cemetery from the census.

Just because I did not write it down does not mean they were not in Ransom or Newton Twp. at that time.

Compiled by

Susan A. LaCoe

great, great, great granddaughter of Philip and Susan Dorsheimer Barrier

and

great, great, great, great granddaughter of Jacob and Barbara Brong Dorsheimer

June 1999

Last Updated June 2009

Abraham (Hart ?) great grandchild of Jacob & Dolly Hutmaker (there is a stone next to Emma with the name of Hart. Possibly this is Abraham’s)

Mary died 11/15/1857 age 3 months (stone not found, buried near Joseph Krouse)

Three children of Theron & Sarah Charrick (stone not found) possibly those listed below

Children of (unreadable) (on south side)

Beecher H. died 7/?/18?? age 11 years 3 months 11 days (bottom on west side of stone)

Horatio died 11/9/1867 age 9 years (top on west side of stone)

Sallie died 7/25/1862 age 7 years 2 months 1 day (bottom on east side of stone)

Sharrick died 1867 age 10 years 11 months 28 days (top on east side of stone)

James T. Ace husband of Marcella died 2/7/1920

Wyoming Democrat 26 Oct 1870 and Tunkhannock Republican 26 Oct 1870 Married in Falls October 22, James T. Ace of Ransom and Miss Marcella Franklin of Wyalusing.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 33 years old. Blacksmith; listed as Theodore

Marcella Ace wife of James T. 5/2/1852 -- 7/27/1940 (maiden name is Franklin) (from Wyalusing, PA)

Wyoming Democrat 26 Oct 1870 and Tunkhannock Republican 26 Oct 1870 Married in Falls October 22, James T. Ace of Ransom and Miss Marcella Franklin of Wyalusing.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 22 years old. Listed as Mersile Ace

Mrs. Peter Ace buried July 1940 (according to cemetery records) (possibly means Marcella)

Elizabeth Bandner 5/19/1832 -- 1/2/1893

Philip Barrier husband of Susan 11/5/1812 -- 1/13/1901

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 35 years old.

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

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 57 years old.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 68 years old.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 179 under Edward E. Ace

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 225 under Samuel J. Winters

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 204 under James M. LaCoe and Clarence D. LaCoe

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486A

Susan (Dorsheimer) Barrier wife of Philip 9/28/1829 -- 9/14/1894 (daughter of Jacob and Barbara Dorsheimer)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 29 years old with Philip Barrier.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 40 years old with Philip Barrier.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 50 years old with Philip Barrier.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 59 years old with Philip Barrier.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 179 under Edward E. Ace

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 225 under Samuel J. Winters

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg486A

Thomas F. Barthold husband of Fanny 12/3/1831 -- 9/23/1872

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 26 Sept 1972

Thomas BARTHOLD, of Ransom Twp died on Monday from a sun stroke he had from riding his mowing machine in July.

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 9 Jan 1873

Orphans Court Sale: Estate of Thos. F. BARTHOLD, deceased. By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court will be sold on the premises, on the 8th day of Feb A.D. 1873 at 2 o'clock

Fanny (Dorsheimer) Barthold wife of Thomas F. 7/15/1834 - 4/14/1868 age 33 years 8 months 29 days (daughter of Jacob and Barbara)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 16 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

Philipina Bauer died 2/13/1888 age 32 years (stone not found)

Catharine (Goodman) Baumgardner wife of John 6/22/1813 -- 3/8/1905

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 37 years old with John Baumgardner.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 47 years old with John Baumgardner and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 57 years old with John Baumgardner and born in Bavaria.

In 1880 census, Brown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania, she's 67 years old and born in PA.

Jennie Baumgardner 1851 -- 1873 (daughter of John & Catharine)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 9 years old with John Baumgardner.

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 13 March 1873

Jennie BUMGARDNER, 21 yrs, 6 mo, daughter of John BUMGARDNER of Ransom died of consumption on 26 Feb 1873 at the residence of her brother in law, John MC DONNELLY.

John Baumgardner husband of Catharine 6/16/1818 -- 9/16/1898

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 37 years old.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 47 years old and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 57 years old and born in Bavaria.

In 1880 census, Brown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania, he's 64 years old and born in PA. Listed as Laborer.

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

Rose Baumgardner 1862 -- 1881 (daughter of John & Catharine)

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 8 years old with John Baumgardner and born in PA.

Mary Anna (Raeder) Beck wife of John 1818 -- 7/21/1888 age 70 years

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 31 years old with husband John Schulenberg age 40: both born in Germany. living next door to her parents, Philip Raeder. They have four children: Margaret 5, Philip 5, Mary 3, Catherine 1.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 40 years old with John Beck and born in Germany.

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., she's 63 years old with John Beck and born in Hessen, Germany.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 147-148 under Mrs. Elizabeth Saxe.

John Beck husband of Mary Anna died 2/20/1895 age 76 years 10 months (from History of Newton and Ransom Twps. listed under his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Saxe of Newton, he was born 5/10/1815 Saxony, Germany)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 29 years old with Philip Raeder. (listed as John Peck)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 40 years old and born in Germany.

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., he's 61 years old and born in Baden, Germany.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 147-148 under Mrs. Elizabeth Saxe.

Brooks Campbell, Civil War Vet, Serg. Co. E., 68 reg. PA. Vol. Discharge 10/1/1863 died 4/29/1903

In 1880 census, 5th Ward, Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, he's 65 years old, laborer, married, born in PA and parents born in PA. (According to census, wife Hanna 55 PA Keeping House and son Arthur 14 PA Clerk In Store)

Edward Collins buried 8/27/1933 age 5 months (according to cemetery records)

Bertha Darling died 9/4/1903

Frankie Doran died 6/16/1891 age 9 months 12 days buried in the orchard of the old Ransom Poor House (stone not found)

Christina (Siglin or Sigel) Dersheimer wife of John died 10/23/1849 age 62 years 2 months 27 days (daughter of Jacob and Susan (Singer) Siglin)

Deborah N. (Colvin) Dersheimer wife of E. Dersheimer died 8/28/1902 age 74 years 10 months 27 days (daughter of Cyrus and Phoebe Northup Colvin)

In 1850 census, Falls Twp., she's 33 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1860 census, Falls Twp., she's 43 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1870 census, Falls Twp., she's 53 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1880 census, Falls Twp., she's 53 years old with Amanuel Dersheimer. Listed as D.C.

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 490 under John Dorrance Colvin

E. Dersheimer husband of Deborah N. Colvin died 7/1/1883 age 58 years 8 month 28 days (full name is not on stone, E. stands for Emanuel) (son of John)

In 1850 census, Falls Twp., he's 35 years old.

In 1860 census, Falls Twp., he's 46 years old.

In 1870 census, Falls Twp., he's 55 years old.

In 1880 census, Falls Twp., he's 55 years old Listed as Amanuel Dersheimer.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 171, 172

Edmund Osborne Dersheimer 6/2/1857 -- 2/9/1909 (son of Emanuel and Deborah) (husband of Anna Grace O'Dell)

In 1850 census, Falls Twp., he's 3 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1860 census, Falls Twp., he's 12 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1870 census, Falls Twp., he's 22 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1880 census, Falls Twp., he's 22 years old with Amanuel Dersheimer. Farm Laborer

In 1900 census, Falls Twp. with wife and two daughters.

Wyoming County Marriages Vol 3 p 189 Edmond C. Dersheimer 33 of Square Top s/o E. (dec.) and Deborah married 30 Sept 1891 by Rev GG Smith at the home of Selar O’Dell,Falls Twp. to Grace O’Dell 20 of Falls Twp. Housekeeper d/o Selar and Mary

George Dersheimer son of John & Mary (E. Cole) 6/23/1852 age 2 years 10 days

George Parry Dersheimer 4/21/1853 -- 10/2/1917 (son of Emanuel and Deborah) (possibly named after Deborah’s brother, George Parry Colvin)

In 1850 census, Falls Twp., he's 9 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1860 census, Falls Twp., he's 17 years old with Emanuel Dersheimer.

In 1880 census, Falls Twp., he's 24 years old with Amanuel Dersheimer. Listed as daughter as G.C.

In 1900 census, Tunkhannock Boro., he's 45 years old with his brother Cyrus Dershimer.

In 1910 census, Tunkhannock Boro., he's 57 years old boarding with Charles A. Graham.

John Dersheimer husband of Christina 3/19/1781 -- 10/30/1858 age 77 years 7 months 11 days (brother of Jacob)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 52 years old

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486B

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

Barbara (Brong) Dorsheimer wife of Jacob died 11/23/1872 age 75 years 10 months 12 days (daughter of Sebastian and Anna Barbara (Horn) Prong) (family name spelled Brong, Brang, Prang, and Prong, all of which were used and change from generation to generation)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 52 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 63 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 73 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

Thursday, 26 Dec 1872 Pittston Gazette

Died, 23 Nov 1872, at Ransom, Barbara BRANG, widow of the late Jacob DERSHEIMER in the 76th year of her age, (75 yrs, 10 mo, 21 days) leaving 7 children, 24 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren in all 42 descendants. Her husband predeceased her by one year, they were married in 1819.

Bernard Dorsheimer husband of Rozilla 9/13/1822 -- 2/18/1889 (son of Jacob & Barbara)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 36 years old.

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

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

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486B

Jacob Dorsheimer husband of Barbara died 9/26/1871 age 75 years 10 months 4 days (brother of John)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 53 years old.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 65 years old.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 74 years old.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 173

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

Will is located at the Luzerne County Courthouse

Jacob Edward Dorsheimer husband of Lottie May Vosburg 1/-/1862 -- 1/28/1938 (son of Bernard & Rozilla) buried 1/30/1938

was living in Candor, NY (according to cemetery records)

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., he's 18 years old with Bernard Dorsheimer. Farm Laborer

John Dorshiemer son of S.E. & Elsie? died 1853 (S.E. probably stands for Sebastian)

Levi Dorsheimer 1831 -- 1920 (son of Jacob & Barbara)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 19 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 28 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

In 1880 census, Tunkhannock Twp., Wyoming Co., PA, he's 50 and living with his sister, Julia Dorsheimer Ace.

married Emily Litts and later divorced

Lottie May (Vosburg) Dorsheimer wife of Jacob Edward 5/11/1862 --11/22/1938 buried 11/26/1938 was living in Candor, NY (according to cemetery records) (daughter of Lorenzo Dow and Eliza Ann (Wiggins) Vosburgh)

Lulu Dorsheimer died 4/7/1872 age 23 months 12 days (name is located below Christina Dorsheimer on John Dorsheimer’s stone) (daughter of Emanuel and Deborah)

Rozilla (Rozelle) Dorsheimer wife of Bernard 8/22/1826 -- 11/21/1902 (daughter of Edward and Matilda (Twitchell) Rozelle)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's living with Bernard Dorsheimer.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 33 years old with Bernard Dorsheimer.

In 1880 census, Newton Twp., he's 53 years old with Bernard Dorsheimer.

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486B

Sebastian Dorsheimer 3/13/1828 -- 6/25/1898 (son of Jacob & Barbara)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 26 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer. He is listed with his wife, Almira (Rozelle), 24.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp.. He is listed with his wife, Elmira, 35.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 46 years old. He is listed with his wife, Almira, 47.

Thursday, 11 Sept 1873

Pittston Gazette Mrs Hettie CROTZER, 72 years, 6 months, died at the home of her son, Merrit ROZELLE, of dysentery on 3 Sept 1873 in Exeter. She was born in Sussex Co, NJ on 5 March 1801 and was the daughter of John ROLOSON. She married Joseph ROZELLE in May of 1821. He died Nov 1851 leaving a family of ten children all of who are all known to be still living. In 1853 she married David CROTZER who died in 1861. She spent time in Ransom Valley with her daughter, Mrs Sebastain DERSHEIMER. She had 48 grandchildren, of whom 39 and 2 great grandchildren survive her.

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

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 170

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486B

Bertha May Engleman 2/1/1899 -- 8/26/1905 (daughter of Louis and Charlotte) died from Scarlett Fever

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

Charlotte A. (Stout) Engleman wife of Louis buried 3/23/1937 (according to cemetery records) (no dates on the stone) (born Oct 23, 1870) (daughter of John and Lydia)

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with Louis Engleman.

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

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 240 under Louis Engleman

Louis Engleman husband of Charlotte (no dates on the stone) (born 3/12/1868)

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

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

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 240 under Louis Engleman

Louis Engleman, Jr. 7/8/1893 -- 11/17/1907 (son of Louis and Charlotte) killed by a passenger train

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

Thomas Franklin died 12/23/1914 (same stone as James T. & Marcella Ace)

Edna Gardner (Mrs. Howard) 1889 -- 1938 buried 9/5/1938 (according to cemetery records)

Flora E. (Ives) Gardner wife of Samuel 1852 -- 1941 buried 2/9/1941 (according to cemetery records) (daughter of William and Mary A. (Kern) Ives)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 7 years old with William L. Ives.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 17 years old with William L. Ives.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 202

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 27 March 1873

Saml. GARDNER m/Miss Flora IVES, both of Ransom, on 27 March 1873 at the residence of Mrs John ROWE in Plymouth.

Harry Gardner buried 7/29/1938 in Gardner family lot (according to cemetery records)

Samuel Gardner husband of Flora 1851 -- 1931

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 27 March 1873

Saml. GARDNER m/Miss Flora IVES, both of Ransom, on 27 March 1873 at the residence of Mrs John ROWE in Plymouth.

Verna Pearl Gardner 1909 -- 1924

William Richard Gardner 1927 --1929

Charles W. Geary 7/30/1873 -- 6/29/1906 (son of Joseph & Harriet)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 6 years old with Joseph Geary.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 249 under Joseph Geary

George G. Geary 1889 -- 1965 (son of Joseph & Harriet)

In 1910 census, Ransom Twp., he's 21 years old with Joseph Geary.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp. with Joseph Geary.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 249 under Joseph Geary

Harriet (Smith) Geary wife of Joseph 8/2/1848 -- 11/11/1923 (daughter of Peter A. Smith granddaughter of Elias A. Smith)

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 22 years old with Joseph Geary.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 31 years old with Joseph Geary.

In 1910 census, Ransom Twp., she's 61 years old with Joseph Geary.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with Joseph Geary.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 249 under Joseph Geary

Joseph Geary Civil War Vet Co, H, 141 Reg. PA. Vol Enlisted 3/19/1864 & served until end 4/30/1846 -- 12/12/1914 husband of Harriet

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 23 years old.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 34 years old. Farmer

In 1910 census, Ransom Twp., he's 65 years old.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 249 under Joseph Geary

Mary G. Geary 3/22/1878 -- 8/2/1883 (daughter of Joseph & Harriet)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 2 years old with Joseph Geary.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 249 under Joseph Geary

Doris May George buried 5/4/1938 in George family lot (according to cemetery records)

John W. George buried 1931 (according to cemetery records)

Paul George buried 5/7/1937 (according to cemetery records) On 6/6/1937, a deed was given to Bruce George for part of a lot. (according to cemetery records)

Elizabeth (Ace) Goeringer died 11/13/1928 (listed clearly as Elizebath on the stone) (sister of Elsie Ace Stoft) (daughter of James Theodore and Marcella Ace)

In 1880 census in Ransom Twp. with Theodore Ace, 6 years old

Mrs. Harder buried 1910 (according to cemetery records) William Harter purchased one grave in 1910. (according to cemetery records)

Charles Harlos died 1/21/1889 age 24 years 4 months 17 days (son of Philip J. and Christine)

Christine (Miller) Harlos wife of Philip 4/27/1822 -- 10/26/1887 (listed as Christine on stone but also listed elsewhere as Christina) (daughter of Geo. Miller, local preacher in Monroe Co., PA) (married ca 1840 and had 10 children)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 124-125 under Philip Harlos

Philip J. Harlos husband of Christine 12/21/1813 -- 5/17/1893 (born in Germany, came to US ca 1838, married ca 1840 and had 10 children)

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 124-125 under Philip Harlos

Geo. Hartman Civil War Vet discharged 1-31-186? 12/2/18?? -- 10/30/1901? buried in the orchard of the old Ransom Poor House (name probably George)

Charles Hauser died June 21 1873 (stone is hard to read)

William Helf, Civil War Vet, Serg. Co. F., 7 reg. PA. Vol. Discharge 5/5/1865 died 9/24/1902

In 1880 Census, Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

William HELF Self Widower Male White 40 GER Laborer GER GER

Barbara HELF Mother Widow Female White 68 GER Keeping House GER GER

Joseph A. HELF Son S Male White 8 PA GER PA

Margaret (Rader) Hoffer

wife of Casper Hoffer

Her first husband was Conrad Raife

daughter of Philip Rader

died 1/10/1865 or 6/10/1856 age 42 years 3 months 9 days

(stone not found) (buried near William Helf and Brooks Campbell)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., Casper Hoffer (28 born in Germany), his wife, Barbary Hoffer 34 born in Germany), and their daughter, Barbary Hoffer (1) are living with Samuel Gardner.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., Casper Hoffer 42 (born in Wertemburg, Farmer, real estate value 100), his wife, Kate 38 (born in Wertemburg), and his children, Barbara 11 (born in PA), Joseph 8 (born in PA), and Emma 5 (born in PA).

C Hoffer is on the 1872 map of Ransom as living on German Hill

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., Casper Hoffer 52 (born in Wurtemberg) and his wife, Catharine 50 (born in Wurtemberg).

Catherine (Mixsell) Huthmacher wife of David A. 1788 -- 1859

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 62 years old with David Huthmacher.

David A. Huthmacher husband of Catherine 1788 --1850 (son of Jacob, b. 1746 Germany)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 62 years old.

Anna (Harlos) Huthmaker wife of D.M. Huthmaker 11/30/1861 -- 8/20/1910 (daughter of Philip J. Harlos) (buried next to parents and not with D.M.)

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 19 years old. as a servant with DM Huthmaker.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 201 under Roy Harlos Huthmaker

Barbara A. (Dorsheimer) Huthmaker wife of DM died 11/5/1875 age 38 years 4 months 20 days (daughter of Jacob & Barbara Dorsheimer)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 14 years old with Jacob Dorsheimer.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp.with D.M. Huthmaker.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 201 under Roy Harlos Huthmaker

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486A

D.M. Huthmaker husband of Barbara A. 9/24/1833 -- 12/22/1909 age 76 years 3 months 18 days (buried next to first wife, Barbara, and not next to second wife, Anna Harlos) (son of David and Catherine Huthmacher)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 26 years old.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp.

Friday, 28 June 1889 Pittston Gazette Mr & Mrs D. M. HUTHMAKER also a son born on the 22nd.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 201 under Roy Harlos Huthmaker

History of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties New York: WW Munsell and Co., 1880 pg 486A

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, 172,170, 201

Emma Huthmaker (grandchild of Jacob & Dolly Hutmaker) died 5/1/1873 age 18 years 7 days (stone is unreadable except for Emma)

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 8 May 1873

Emma HUTHMAKER, 19 years, died 1 May 1873 at the residence of her grandfather Jacob HUTHMAKER, in Ransom.

Julia Huthmaker wife of Fred Stork died 11/18/1901 age 73 years (daughter of David and Catherine Huthmacher)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 19 years old with David Huthmacher.

Julia (Shelleburger) Huthmaker wife of Thomas J. Huthmaker died 9/5/1881 age 27 years (daughter of Philip & Catherine (Soricks) Shelleburger) (Thomas J. is the son of Jacob and Dolly Hutmaker)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 6 years old with Philip Shelleburger.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 16 years old with Philip Shelleburger.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 25 years old with Jacob Huthmaker.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 200-201 under Thomas J. Huthmaker

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 30 Apr 1874

Thomas HUTHMAKER married Miss Julia SHELLENBERGER on 19 Apr 1874 at Mill City, both of Ransom. (They had a double wedding with Peter BEDELL, JR and Miss Emma RADER)

Thomas Huthmaker died 6/18/1886 age 63 years (son of David and Catherine Huthmacher)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 23 years old with David Huthmacher.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 200-201 under Thomas J. Huthmaker

Pittston Gazette Thursday, 30 Apr 1874

Thomas HUTHMAKER married Miss Julia SHELLENBERGER on 19 Apr 1874 at Mill City, both of Ransom. (They had a double wedding with Peter BEDELL, JR and Miss Emma RADER)

Dolly (Siglin) Hutmaker wife of Jacob Hutmaker 3/20/1814 -- 10/12/1877 age 63 years 6 months 20 days (daughter of Jacob and Susan (Singer) Siglin) (had four children)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 37 years old with Jacob Huthmaker.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 56 years old with Jacob Huthmaker.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 200-201 under Thomas J. Huthmaker

Jacob Hutmaker 3/11/1816 -- 5/8/1900 (son of David A. and Catherine Huthmacher) (had four children)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 35 years old.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 54 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 200-201 under Thomas J. Huthmaker

George Inglebrick died 1/19/1874 age 62 years (stone not found)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 45 years old and born in Germany.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 58 years old and born in Wertimburg.

Jerome Inglebrick died 1870 age 10 years 2 months (stone not found) (son of George)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 4 months old with George Inglebrick.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 9 years old with George Inglebrick.

Oscar Inglebrick 1873 -- 7/7/1931 (cemetery records have 7/5/1931) (son of George) (lived in Old Forge)

Frank M. Ives 10/9/1853 -- 6/15/1938 buried 6/16/1938 (according to cemetery records) (full name was Francis Marion Ives) (son of William and Mary A. (Kern) Ives) husband of Marilla E.

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., he's 6 years old with William L. Ives.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 16 years old with William L. Ives.

In 1880 census, Ashley, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, he's 26 and a carpenter.

In 1912, he's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 201-202 under Francis Marion Ives

Mrs. Mariella Ives buried in 1921 (according to cemetery records) (Marilla E. (Akens) Ives) (born 6/12/1857) wife of Frank M.

In 1880 census, Ashley, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, she's 23 with Frank Ives. Listed as Mariah.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with Francis (Frank) Ives.

Mrs. William Ives (Mary A. Kern) buried 1912 (according to cemetery records) (died January 11, 1912 due to injuries from a fall) (Her husband, William died May 19, 1897 and unknown where buried) (old stone is unreadable except for Ives, located next to Frank Ives, possibly William and Mary A. Kern Ives, parents of Flora E. Ives Gardner and Frank M. Ives)

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 31 years old with William L. Ives.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 42 years old with William L. Ives.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 201-202 under Francis Marion Ives

Charles Jenkins (stone not found) (buried near William Helf and Brooks Campbell)

Catharine (Huthmaker) Krouse wife of Joseph 1821 -- 9/1/1857 age 36 years 8 months 26 days (daughter of David A. and Catherine Huthmacher)

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 29 years old with Joseph Krouse and born in PA.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 203 under Alvy Krouse

Joel Krouse (stone not found, buried near Joseph Krouse)

Joseph Krouse husband of Catharine 1813 -- 8/15/1859

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., he's 34 years old.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 203 under Alvy Krouse

Andrew Landsiedel (Landsickle) Civil War Co. K 132 Reg. PA. Vol. husband of Margaret Born in Germany 1/1/1839 -- 8/26/1900

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 31 years old and born in Hesse Dorshtadt.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 41 years old and born in Kurhessen.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 217 under Charley Sames

Charles H. Landsiedel died 7/1/1870 age 2 years 1 month 16 days (son of Andrew & Margaret)

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 2 years old with Andrew Landsiedel.

Elizabeth Landsiedel 7/5/1865 -- 1937 (daughter of Andrew & Margaret) buried 2/15/1937 (according to cemetery records)

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 5 years old with Andrew Landsiedel.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 14 years old with Andrew Landsiedel.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp. with her mother, Mrs Margaret Landsiedel.

Henry Landsiedel died 1/6/1885 age 38 years 19 days (stone not found) (probably brother of Andrew)

He married Gertrude Brookhouse in 1875.

He came to America about 1870.

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., he's 23 years old with Andrew Landsiedel and born in Hesse Dorshtadt.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., he's 35 years old. Listed as Henry Landsiler. Married to Gertrude and son Lewis.

Mrs. Henry Landsiedel buried 1929 (according to cemetery records) Gertrude Brookhouse born 10/30/1848 in Germany and came to America about 1870.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 30 years old with Henry Landsiler. Born in Germany

In 1912, she's living with her only living child, Lewis A. Landsiedel in Ransom Twp.

Mary Landsiedel (Mrs. George)

Margaret Landsiedel wife of Andrew 1847 -- 1918 (daughter of Charles & Elizabeth (Rader) Roeszler )

In 1850 census, Ransom Twp., she's 3 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler).

In 1860 census, Ransom Twp., she's 13 years old with Charles Resler (Roeszler).

In 1870 census, Ransom Twp., she's 23 years old with Andrew Landsiedel and born in PA.

In 1880 census, Ransom Twp., she's 32 years old with Andrew Landsiedel and born in PA.

In 1912, she's living in Ransom Twp.

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 217 under Charley Sames

History of Newton and Ransom Townships, by JB Stephens, Montrose, PA: JB Stephens, 1912, pg 242

Caroline J. (Stermer) Maas wife of Conrad 1/27/1840 -- 4/24/1906 age 86 years, 2 months, 28 days