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     Olevia Kissinger was born circa 1854 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at Oregon Village, Manheim Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Isabella Kissinger was born circa 1857 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at Oregon Village, Manheim Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary Ann Kissinger was born circa 1837 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Elizabeth Townshhip, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Susanna Kissinger was born circa 1839 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Elizabeth Townshhip, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Salinda Kissinger was born circa 1842 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Elizabeth Townshhip, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Rebecca Kissinger was born circa 1844 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Elizabeth Townshhip, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Greek was born circa 1850 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Sybilla M Shenk, daughter of Christian Shenk and Mary Manning, in 1905.¹
     William Greek was a cigar maker in cigar factory on 16 April 1910 at Lititiz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Sybilla M Greek appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at North Alley, Lititiz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Laura S Kissinger was born on 12 July 1888 at Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was baptized on 16 July 1888 at United Church of Christ, Ephrata, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She married Joseph Smith before 1920.⁴
     Laura S Kissinger appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at North Alley, Lititiz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ As of before 1920,her married name was Smith.⁴

     Harriet Abbott was born in 1807 at Cambridge, Dorchester, Maryland.¹ She married (?) Spence before 1835. Harriet Spence died on 2 January 1873 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried on 5 January 1873 at Mount Peace Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Remains moved to Lawnview Cemetery in Rockledge.¹ Harriet Spence Find-a-Grave.com ID # 87132486, no grave photo as of Dec 16, 2015.
     As of before 1835,her married name was Spence. She appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 at Murderkill Hundred, Kent, Delaware. Also in household were 3 other children, Elma, b. 1836 in PA, Joel b 1840 in PA & Mary b. 1842 in pa.² She appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Two other daughters, Elma L, age 22, and Mary R, age 16 are listed with Harriet.³ She was a dressmaker on 12 June 1860 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.³

     James G Simpson was born in 1819 at Carmoney, Antrim, Ireland.¹ He married Eliza Lee before 1847.¹ James G Simpson died on 26 June 1890 at Hunts, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ He was buried on 29 June 1890 at Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Shubenacadie, Hunts, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ James G Simpson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 101093044 + family links.

     Eliza Lee was born in 1824 at Antrim, Ireland.¹ She married James G Simpson before 1847.¹ Eliza Simpson died on 6 May 1912 at Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ She was buried on 9 May 1912 at Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Shubenacadie, Hunts, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ Eliza Lee Find-a-Grave.com ID # 101093175.
     As of before 1847,her married name was Simpson.¹

     Benjamin Graden was born on 28 April 1879 at Clinton, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 5 November 1923 at Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania, at age 44.¹ He was buried on 8 November 1923 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton, Pennsylvania.¹

     Benjamin Reish was born circa 1814 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Sarah Kling on 11 February 1840.^1,2

     Benjamin Franklin Reish was born on 12 August 1855 at Marion Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Elsie Letitia Krise on 7 July 1904 at Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania.² Benjamin Franklin Reish died on 12 May 1922 at Gregg Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Cause of death was angina pectoris.¹ He was buried on 15 May 1922 at Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania; Marriage: 7 July 1904, Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. Reish-Krise
A quiet little wedding took place at the Presbyterian parsonage, July 7th, the Rev. Dr. Laurie officiating, the contracting parties being Miss Elsie Krise, of Centre Hall, and B. Frank Reish, of Pipestone, Minnesota. The only outside parties present being the bride's mother and Mrs. J. Gray. After dinner at the Bush House the newly married couple left for Pipestone, by way of Lock Haven, Williamsport, and Buffalo.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Prof. W. A. Krise, of Centre Hall, and the groom is one of four brothers who took Horace Greely's advice, "Go west, young man, and grow up with the country."
He first located in Illinois, and when land advanced in price sold going farther west, doing the same thing until he reached his present home. At present he is conducting a real estate office in Pipestone, a town of about 11,000 population, and overseeing his farm near by.

Obituary - Benjamin Franklin Reish died very suddenly at his home, near Spring Mills, early Friday morning. He had been complaining for a few days, but nothing serious was anticipated. Early Friday morning he awakened his wife and asked that she prepare him a warm drink, and while Mrs. Reish was in the act of fulfilling his wish, she heard him fall. Rushing to his side she gave him the comfort she could, and then called neighbors and summoned a physician. Before medical aid could be given, life had passed out.
Mr. Reish was born in Marion township and was aged sixty-seven years. He is survived by a wife, whose maiden name was Miss Elsie Krise, and two children - Rexford and Vida. A sister also survives.
Interment was made at Centre Hall Monday Morning, Rev. M. C. Drumm and Rev. J. M. Kirkpatrick, officiating.
Place of death: George's Valley, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.

Mr. and Mrs. Reish are the parents of Eugene Paget Reish (1905 - 1905, lived one day); Rexford Hunt Reish (1907- 1983); Vida Wilkens Reish (1910 - 1938).^1,2

     Elsie Letitia Krise was born on 24 February 1877 at Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Benjamin Franklin Reish, son of Benjamin Reish and Sarah Kling, on 7 July 1904 at Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania.¹ Elsie Letitia Krise died on 24 May 1954 at Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹ She was buried on 27 May 1954 at Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania. Obituary of Mrs. Elsie L. Reish
Mrs. Elsie L. Reish of Lewistown, R.D. 2, died in the Lewistown Hospital on Sunday at 10:40 a.m.
She was born at Centre Hall, a daughter of the late William A. and [Correction - Nancy Elizabeth] Elizabeth Krise. Her husband, Benjamin F. Reish,died in 1922.
She is survived by a son, Rexford H. Reish of Lewistown R.D.2, and a grandchild.
Mrs. Reish was a member of the Lewistown Pentacostal Church.
Funeral Services will be held at the residence on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in charge of the Rev. Edward S. Opdenhoff. Burial will be made at Centre Hall.
Friends will be received at the home on Tuesday evening.¹ Elsie Letitia Reish Find-a-Grave.com ID # 93778328 + family links.
     As of 7 July 1904,her married name was Reish.¹