John William Starr [Parents] was born on 13 Feb 1865 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 2 Jun 1942 in New Brunswick, NJ and was buried in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. John married Christiana Anna Etter on 28 Jun 1887 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12308784
2. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 for John William Starr)
Christiana Anna Etter [Parents] was born on 19 Sep 1864 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. She died on 25 Aug 1954 in Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 28 Aug 1954 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Christiana married John William Starr on 28 Jun 1887 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
In 1900 Christiana Anna (listed as Hanna) (Etter) Starr (listed as Star), b. Sep 1865, age 34, was living in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, John W. Starr, b. Feb 1865, age 35, a druggist, and two sons:
- John W. Starr Jr., b. Jun 1888, age 11, at school
- Henry E. Starr, b. Sep 1893, age 6, at school
Christiana and John had been married for 12 years. Christiana was the mother of 2 children, who were both living in 1900. Also listed in their household was a servant, Anna Bender, b. Apr 1881, age 19. All were born in PA. (1900 census, microfilm roll 1403, Page 14B, house #347, family #360)In 1910 Christianna (Etter) Starr, age 45, was living along Market St. in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, John W. Starr, age 45, a proprietor of a retail drug store, and two sons:
- John W. Starr Jr., age 21, a salesman in a grocery store
- Henry E. Starr, age 16
Christiana and John had been married for 23 years. Christiana was the mother of 2 children, who were both living in 1910. Also listed in their household was Cora Neagley, age 29, a servant. All were born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1337, Page 3A, house #65, family #67)In 1920 Christianna (Etter) Starr, age 54, was living at 248 Market St. in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, John W. Starr, age 54, a druggist with his own store. Both were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1559, Page 7A, house #169, family #170)
In 1930 and 1940 Christianna (Etter) Starr was still living at 246 Market St. in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, John W. Starr.
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to John W. Starr: Dauphin Co., PA, marriage license #252 on Ancestry.com
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12308809
3. PA Certificate of Death #66192: Christianna E. Starr, of 246 Market St., Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, born 19 Sep 1864 in Dauphin Co., died 25 Aug 1954 in Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, age 89, widow, father - Henry Etter, mother - Mary Shriner, informant - Anna S. Starr, 126 Montgomery St., Highland Park, NJ.
They had the following children:
M i John William Starr Jr. M ii Henry Etter Starr
John William Starr Jr. [Parents] was born on 13 Jun 1888 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 21 May 1955 in West Hanover Twp, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 24 May 1955 in Oak Hil Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA. John married Mary Esther Miller on 15 Jul 1916 in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA.
In 1917 John William Starr Jr., age 28, born 13 June 1888 in Middletown, PA, was living along Union St., Millersburg, PA, and was employed as a clerk in the freight department of P. R.R. He was married but had no children. (WW I draft registration)
In 1920 John W. Starr Jr., age 30, a clerk for a steam railroad, was living at 17 Market Square in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Esther M. Starr, age 28. Both were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1559, Page 6A, house #141, family #142)
In 1930 John W. Starr Jr., age 42, a car clerk for a railroad, was living at 17 Market Square in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Esther M. Starr, age 38, and two daughters:
- Esther L. Starr, age 8
- Marianna Starr, age 6
John had been married at the age of 28 and Esther at the age of 23. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2027, Page 7A, house #161, family #165)In 1940 John Starr, age 51, a clerk for the Penna. Railroad Company, was living at 323 North St. in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Esther Starr, age 48, and two daughters:
- Esther L. Starr, age 18
- Marianna Starr, age 16
Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3484, Page 11A, household #258)In 1942 John William Starr Jr., age 53, born 13 June 1888 in Middletown, PA, was living at 323 North St., Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, and was employed by the Penna. R.R. Co. at Lykens, PA. The person who would always know his address was Mrs. Esther M. Starr, Millersburg, PA. (WW II draft registration)
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Mary Esther Miller: Dauphin Co., PA, marriage license #76 K3 on Familysearch.org
2. PA Certificate of Death #41538: John W. Starr Jr., of North St., Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA, born 13 Jun 1888 in Middletown, PA, died 21 May 1955 in Shaeffer Convales. Home, West Hanover Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, age 67, retired railroader, married, father - John W. Starr Sr., mother - Christianna Etter, informant - Mrs. Esther Starr, Millersburg
3. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007)
Mary Esther Miller [Parents] was born on 2 Sep 1891 in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA. She married John William Starr Jr. on 15 Jul 1916 in Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007)
They had the following children:
F i Esther Louise Starr F ii Marianna Starr
Harry Bomberger Etter [Parents] was born on 18 Mar 1874 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 25 Jan 1932 in Bailey Nursing Home, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., PA and was buried on 29 Jan 1932 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Harry married Anna Martha Kling on 10 May 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA.
In 1900 Harry Etter, b. Mar 1874, age 26, a hardware salesman, was living along Spring St. in Middletown in Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Annie Etter, b. Oct 1875, age 24, and their daughter:
- Mildred Etter, b. Oct 1896, age 3.
Harry and Annie had been married for 4 years. Annie was the mother of 1 child, who was living in 1900. They were listed in the household of Harry's parents,
Mary E. (Schreiner) Etter, b. Jul 1833, age 66, and her husband, Henry Etter, b. Dec 1831, age 68, a clerk. Mary and Henry had been married for 41 years. Mary was the mother of 5 children, of who 4 were living in 1900. Everyone in the household was born in PA. (1900 census, microfilm roll 1403, Page 9B, house #202, family #208)In 1918 Harry Bomberger Etter, age 44, born 18 March 1874, was living at 219 Pine St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, and was employed as a clerk by R. P. Raymond, 11 So. Union St., Middletown. His nearest relative was his wife, Anna Martha Etter, of the same address. (WW I draft registration)
In 1920 Harry Etter, age 43, a salesman - hardware, was living at 219 S. Pine St. in the 2nd Ward in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Annie Etter, age 44, and one daughter:
- Mildred Etter, age 23, a clerk for a railway
All were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1559, Page 19B, house #445, family #481)In 1930 Harry B. Etter, age 56, a clerk in a hardware store, was living at 265 N. Union St. in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with his wife, Annie M. Etter, age 54. Harry had been married at the age of 21 and Annie at the age of 19. Also listed in their household was Annie's mother, Ellen H. Kling, age 80, a widow. All were born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2028, Page 4A, house #88, family #96)
(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Anna M. Kling: Dauphin Co., PA, marriage license #262 on Familysearch.org
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 112153010
3. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
4. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
5. PA Certificate of Death #5280: Henry B. Etter, of 265 N. Union St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, born 18 Mar 1874 in Middletown, PA, died 25 Jan 1932 in Bailey Nursing Home, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., PA, age 84, clerk in hardware store, widower, father - Henry E. Etter, mother - Mary E. Schreiner, informant - Mary Lemon, Race and Raymond St., M'town, PA)
Anna Martha Kling [Parents] was born on 27 Oct 1875 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. She died on 13 Jan 1932 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 16 Jan 1932 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Anna married Harry Bomberger Etter on 10 May 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 112153122
2. PA Certificate of Death #5846: Anna Martha Etter, of Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, born 27 Oct 1875 in Middletown, PA, died 13 Jan 1932 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, age 56-2-16, wife of Harry B. Etter, father - David A. Kling, mother - Barbary Ellen Hurler, informant - Mrs. Wm. A. Smiley, Lemoyne, PA)
They had the following children:
F i Mildred E. Etter
Henry Etter Starr [Parents] was born on 13 Sep 1893 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 2 Nov 1935 in probably Middlesex Co., NJ and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ. Henry married Anna Louisa Spiersman in 1921 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
Other marriages:Orndorf, Olivia May
In 1917 Henry Etter Starr, age 23, born 13 September 1893 in Middletown, PA, single, was living along Market St. in Millersburg, PA, and was a student in his senior year at Penna. College, Gettysburg, PA.
In 1930 Henry E. Starr, b. in PA, age 36, a professor at the state univesity, was living at 157 College Ave. in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, with his wife, Anna L. Starr, b. in NY, age 38, a lecturer at the university extension, and one son:
- John W. Starr, b. in PA, age 4
Henry had been married at the age of 29 and Anna at the age of 31. Also listed in their household was a lodger, Augusta E. Meske, b. in NY, age 56, an asst. ? at the state university. (1930 census, microfilm roll 1367, Page 9A, family #159)In 1940 Henry's widow, Anna Starr, b. in NY, age 48, a college professor of psychology, was living at 157 College Ave. in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, with two of their children:
- son John W. Starr, b. in PA, age 14
- daughter Rosanna Starr, b. in NJ, age 9
Also listed in the household were a niece, Mary Ohara, b. in NY, age 16; a nephew, John Ohara, b. in IL, age 6; and a servant, Blanche Duit, b. in NJ, age 20.
(1940 census, microfilm roll T627_2360, Page 9A, household #165)(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to Olivia May Orndorf: Dauphin Co., PA, marriage license #125 N3 on Familysearch.org
2. Marriage to Anna Louisa Spiersman: Phila. Co. PA, marriage license #446950
3. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
4. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 104795213)
Anna Louisa Spiersman was born on 28 Dec 1891 in NY. She died in Jan 1977 in Middlesex Co., NJ and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ. Anna married Henry Etter Starr in 1921 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 104795293
2. SSDI. Last residence - Highland Park, Middlesex Co., New Jersey 08904)
They had the following children:
M i Dr. John William Starr was born on 16 Sep 1925 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in Jan 1988.
(Sources:
1. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
2. SSDI
3. US Public Records Index)F ii Rosanna Starr
Robert Pattison Raymond [Parents] was born on 24 Oct 1869 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 1 Nov 1939 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 4 Nov 1939 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Robert married May E. Etter on 28 Jun 1890 in Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12308151
2. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
3. PA Certificate of Death #88498: Robert P. Raymond, of Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, born 24 Oct 1869 in Middletown, PA, died 1 Nov 1939 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, age 70-0-8, owner of hardware store, husband of May Etter, father - S. Raymond, mother - Anna Kennard, informant - Katheryn E. E. Lemon, Race St., Middletown, PA
4. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 for Robert Pattison Raymond)
May E. Etter [Parents] was born on 8 Mar 1869 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. She died on 11 Jan 1957 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 14 Jan 1957 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. May married Robert Pattison Raymond on 28 Jun 1890 in Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.
In 1900 May (Etter) Raymond, b. Mar 1869, age 31, was living in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Robert Raymond, b. Oct 1869, age 30, a hardware merchant, and one daughter:
- Katheryn Raymond, b. Jan 1893, age 7
May and Robert had been married for 8 years. May was the mother of 1 child, who was living in 1900. All were born in PA. (1900 census, microfilm roll 1403, Page 9A, house #183, family #189)In 1910 May Etter Raymond, age 40, was living at 227 Spring St. in the 2nd Ward in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Robert P. Raymond, age 40, a retail merchant - hardware, and one daughter:
- Katheryn Etter Raymond, age 17
May and Robert had been married for 18 years. May was the mother of 1 child, who was living in 1910. All were born in PA. (1910 census, microfilm roll T624_1337, Page 2A, house #37, family #37)In 1920 May (Etter) Raymond, age 50, was living at 227 Spring St. in the 2nd Ward in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Robert Raymond, age 50, a hardware merchant, and one daughter:
- Katherine Raymond, age 26, a secretary
All were born in PA. (1920 census, microfilm roll T625_1559, Page 12A, house #270, family #300)In 1930 May E. (Etter) Raymond, age 61, was living at 227 N. Spring St. in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Robert Raymond, age 60, a merchant of a hardware store. May had been married at the age of 22 and Robert at the age of 21. Both were born in PA. (1930 census, microfilm roll 2028, Page 5A, house #122, family #136)
In 1940 May (listed as Mary) (Etter) Raymond, age 71, a widow, was living at 227 Spring St. in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Also listed in her household was her grandaughter, Mary K. Lemon, age 12. Both were born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3484, Page 4B, household #80)
(Other Sources:
1. New Jersey Marriage Records
2. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12308157
3. PA Certificate of Death #3501: May Etter Raymond, of 227 Spring St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, born 8 Mar 1869 in Middletown, PA, died 11 Jan 1957 at 227 Spring St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, age 87, widow, father - Henry Etter, mother - Mary E. Schreiner, informant - W. K. Lemon Jr., Middletown, PA)
They had the following children:
F i Katheryn Etter Raymond
William Kemp Lemon Jr. [Parents] was born on 14 Sep 1892 in Upper Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PA and was christened on 20 Nov 1892 in St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Mahanoy Twp., Northumberland Co., PA. He died on 28 Oct 1959 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried on 31 Oct 1959 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. William married Katheryn Etter Raymond on 5 Sep 1920 in Dauphin Co., PA.
In 1917 William Kemp Lemon, age 24, born 14 September 1892 in Paxton, PA, single, was living at 121 Spring St., Middletown, PA, and was employed as a clerk by Middletown Car. Co., Middletown. (WW I draft registration)
William served in the US Army from 18 September 1917 to 28 March 1919.
In 1942 William Kemp Lemon Jr., age 49, born 14 September 1892 in Paxton, PA, was living at 101 Race St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, and was an insurance agent for Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Harrisburg, PA. The person who would always know his address was Mrs. Katheryn E. Lemon, of the same address. (WW II draft registration)
(Other Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 17611825. Inscription: Pennsylvania Cpl. 97 Co. Trans. Corp. World War I
2. PA Certificate of Death #92136: William K. Lemon Jr., 101 Race St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, born 14 Sep 1892 in Dauphin Co., PA, died at 101 Race St., Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, age 67, life ins. agent, husband of Katheryn R. Lemon, father - James H. Lemon, mother - Emma M. Shaffer, informant - Mary K. Lemon, Middletown, PA
3. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
4. Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948)
Katheryn Etter Raymond [Parents] was born on 21 Jan 1893 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. She died on 24 Feb 1966 and was buried in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Katheryn married William Kemp Lemon Jr. on 5 Sep 1920 in Dauphin Co., PA.
In 1940 Katheryn E. Lemon, age 47, was living at 101 Race St. in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, William K. Lemon, age 47, an insurance agent, and two of their children:
- son William K. Lemon 3rd, age 14
- daughter Mary K. Lemon, age 12
All were born in PA. (1940 census, microfilm roll T627_3484, Page 7B, household #159)(Other Sources:
1. Marriage to William Kemp Lemon Jr.: Dauphin Co. marriage license on Familysearch.org
2. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
3. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
4. Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (152 Vols.)
5. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 17611835)
They had the following children:
M i William Kemp Lemon III F ii Mary K. Lemon
William Eckert Sheaffer [Parents] was born on 14 Sep 1838 in Lancaster Co., PA. He died on 21 Aug 1908 in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA and was buried on 24 Aug 1908 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. William married Anna Catharine Schreiner on 16 Sep 1859 in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA.
William Eckert Sheaffer, spelled Shaffer in the records, was mustered in the 127 Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment on August 12, 1862 for a 9 month term of service. He was wounded at Fredricksburg, Virginia om December 11, 1862. He was mustered out with his company on on May 29, 1863.
From 16 September 1859 to 1880 William lived on Spring St. in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Between 1881 and 1883 he lived in Reading, PA. Between 1883 and 1908 he lived in Middletown. At one time he was a blacksmith and a pattern maker in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA. He was also known as Eckert Sheaffer.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 11371306. Inscription: Color Sargt 127 Regt P V
2. PA Certificate of Death #77241: William E. Sheaffer, born 14 Sep 1838 in PA, died 21 Aug 1908 in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA, age 69-11-7, pattern maker, widower, father - Levi Sheaffer, mother - Mary Knox, informant - Ralph H. Sheaffer, Middletown, PA)
Anna Catharine Schreiner [Parents] was born on 14 Feb 1840 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. She died on 14 Jan 1899 in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA and was buried in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. Anna married William Eckert Sheaffer on 16 Sep 1859 in Mt. Joy, Lancaster Co., PA.
In 1860 Ann (Schreiner) Shaeffer (listed as Sheoffer), age 20, was living in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, William E. Shaeffer, age 22, a blacksmith. Also listed in their household was Emeline Newman, age 11. All were born in PA. (1860 census, microfilm roll M653_1104, Page 806, house #541, family #86)
In 1870 Anna (listed as Mary) (Schreiner) Sheaffer (listed as Shaeffer), age 30, was living in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Eckert Sheaffer, age 32, working at an iron foundrey, and two children:
- Harry L. (listed as Annie C.) Sheaffer, age 10
- Levi Sheaffer, age 2
Also listed in their household was Lizzie Coover, age 22, a domestic. All were born in PA. (1870 census, microfilm roll M593_1335, Page 485B, house #22, family #26)In 1880 Anna Catharine (Schreiner) Schaeffer, age 40, was living in the North Ward of Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, with her husband, Wm. E. Schaeffer, age 41, a pattern fitter, and five of their children;
- son Harry Schaeffer, age 19, an apprentice to a pattern fitter
- son Levi H. Schaeffer, age 12
- son Raymond Schaeffer, age 10
- son Ralph Schaeffer, age 4
- daughter Bella R. Schaeffer, age 2
(1880 census, National Archives Film T9-1124, Page 21A)In 1900 Anna Catharine's former husband, William Sheaffer, b. Sep 1838, age 61, a widower, a pattern fitter, was living at 939 Muhlenberg St. in the 2nd Ward in Reading, Berks Co., PA, with two of their unmarried children:
- son Ralph H. Sheaffer, b. Aug 1875, age 24, a printer
- daughter Bella Sheaffer, b. Jan 1878, age 22
(1900 census, microfilm roll 1378, Page 6A, house #120, family #120)(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12140054)
They had the following children:
M i Harry L. Sheaffer M ii Willie E. Sheaffer was born on 16 Feb 1863 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 5 Aug 1863 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA and was buried in Aug 1863 in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 13445338)M iii Levi Heilman "Lee" Sheaffer M iv Raymond Knox Sheaffer M v Ralph Hake Sheaffer was born on 11 Aug 1875 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA. He died on 8 Apr 1945 in PA and was buried in Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 12140046
2. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Application, 1889-1970, filed 17 June 1922 by Ralph Hake Sheaffer)F vi Bella R. Sheaffer was born on 22 Jan 1878 in PA.
Other marriages:Cassel, Homer Deeter
Other marriages:Cassel, William Henry
Frances Eleanor Tanner [Parents]