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     Samuel Dennis was born in 1822 at Pennsylvania; Birth year calculated from 1850 census.¹ He married Mary Gregg, daughter of William Gregg and Grace Amelia Long, circa 1849 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     Samuel Dennis was listed as laborer on 1850 census in 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Lydia Dennis was born in 1849 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Birthyear calculated by 1850 Census.¹ She married Jacob Waltman circa 1869 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     Lydia Dennis appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 1860 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; A Lydia Dennis is listed on page 647 of 1860 census for Sadsbury Twp. A Samuel Denney? is listed on page 673 of 1860 census for Sadsbury Twp. A Susan Dennis is listed in Paradise Twp page 692 and Jacob Dennis in Bart Twp page 36.³ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ As of circa 1869,her married name was Waltman.² She was listed as a resident in Lydia Waltman and Jacob Waltman's household in the census report on 9 June 1880 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At time of this census Jacob and Lydia were living with Jacob's parents, Samuel & Martha Waltman, also Uriah Waltman, age 23, Katie Watman, age 20.⁵

     Thomas Williams was born on 6 November 1830 at Camborne, Cornwall, England.^1,4,5 He was christened on 18 June 1831 at Camborne, Cornwall, England.⁶ He married Jane Wills, daughter of Thomas Wills and Margery May, on 10 March 1853 at Saint Austell, Cornwall, England.^7,5 Thomas Williams died on 15 April 1897 at Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 66. Of Asthma & C, was ill 3 days.
Remembrance card states death was Apr 8, 1897.

Obituary:
April 19 1897 Lancaster Intelligencer

The funeral of Thomas Williams took place to-day at the Nickel Mine Episcopal church, in Bart township, this morning. He died on Thursday, aged 75 years. He was born in England in the same town that the late Captain Doble, who died several weeks ago, came from. The two men were raised at the same place and came to America together. Both were employed at the nickel mines for more than thirty years, and Mr. Williams was an underground boss up to the time that the mines suspended operations. He was one of the founders of the Episcopal church.

Lancaster Intelligencer, Monday, April 19, 1897.^1,4,5 He was buried on 19 April 1897 at Georgetown United Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Section B Lot No 177.⁸ Thomas Williams Find-a-Grave.com ID # 30801674.
     He appeared on the census of 1841 at Croon, Penwith, Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom.² He was a copper miner in 1851 at Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom.³ He lived in 1851 at Camborne, Cornwall, England.³ He appeared on the census of 1851 at College Street, Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom.³ He emigrated between 1857 and 1861 from Cornwall, England, to Pennsylvania. Wife and children followed a couple of years later in 1863.⁶ He was considered a founding member of the Nickel Mines Episcopal Church.^6,9 He was a miner at this census. on 1 July 1870 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ He and Jane Wills appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Smyrna, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsyvania; Thomas Wright's parents are recorded s being foreign born. Jane's parents are also foreign born.¹⁰ Thomas Williams and Jane Wills appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Bart Twp, Lancaster.¹¹ Thomas Williams after his death the farm property was sold to George Welk of Strasburg Township for 5,206.81. All his heirs signed the sale agreement. on 29 March 1909 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹²

     Frederick Stacy was born on 12 September 1906 at Rahway, New Jersey.¹ He married Mamie (?) circa 1926.² Frederick Stacy died in December 1968 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey, at age 62.³
     He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 49 Union St., Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ His Social Security Number was 144-01-4497 on 5 December 1936.⁵ He was employed on 5 December 1936 at Quinn Boden Co Inc., Elizabeth Ave, Rahway, New Jersey.⁶ He lived on 18 October 1947 at 188 W Grand Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷

     Minnie Wakeham was born on 28 July 1885 at Rahway, New Jersey.¹ She married Thomas Joseph Stacy, son of John Edward Stacy and Ellen Gory, in 1905.^2,3 Minnie Stacy died in March 1973 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey, at age 87.^4,5 She was buried in March 1973 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^4,5 Minnie Wakeham Find-a-Grave.com ID # 139542968.
     As of 1905,her married name was Stacy.² She and Thomas Joseph Stacy appeared on the census of 1910 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ Minnie Wakeham was listed as a resident in Minnie Wakeham and Thomas Joseph Stacy's household in the census report on 12 January 1920 at 14 Stearns St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ Minnie Stacy, 44, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 22 April 1930 at 14 Stearn St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 144-01-5400 on 3 December 1936.⁹ She lived in 1946 at 50 Stearns, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹⁰ She resided at 50 W Stearns, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, in 1955.¹¹

     William Henry Wakeham married Hannah Nurse.¹

     Hannah Nurse married William Henry Wakeham.¹
     Her married name was Wakeham.¹

     Bertha Patton was born circa 1898 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married George H. Bryson, son of Joseph Lefever Bryson and Sarah (Ella) Gontner, circa 1916.¹ Bertha Bryson was buried in 1967 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Plot: Section C 105.³ She died in 1967.³ Bertha Patton Find-a-Grave.com ID # 34958275.³
     As of circa 1916,her married name was Bryson.¹ She and George H. Bryson appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at 814 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed on this census were three of Bertha's brothers, Harry,18, James 17, & Edward 15 yrs.⁴ Bertha Patton and George H. Bryson appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Census shows George owned his own house valued at 3500. Also listed as living in household was Bertha's brother, James Patton, age 27, married? at age 23, and was a drayman. His wife isn't listed in household.¹ Bertha Bryson and George H. Bryson appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 841 Prangley Avenue, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also in this household was Robert Kissinger, a lodger, age 23, worked at linoleum plant.²

     Florence M BRYSON was born circa 1918 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Robert Barton Yoder, son of Barton Edward Yoder and Florence Althoff, on 3 April 1938.² Florence M Yoder died on 28 November 2005 at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was buried on 1 December 2005 at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³
     She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at 814 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 3 April 1938,her married name was Yoder. She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 841 Prangley Avenue, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She was educated on 11 April 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Census indicates Florence attended high school for 1 year.⁵ She witnessed (an unknown value) circa 1944 at 44 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She lived on 10 November 1998 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She lived on 22 March 2005 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Thelma M Bryson married (?) Eager. Thelma M Bryson was born circa 1921 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died before 22 March 2005.²
     Her married name was Eager. She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ She lived on 10 November 1998 at Phoenix, Arizona.⁴

     Charles V Bryson married Hilda A Schwingenschlogl.¹ Charles V Bryson was born on 28 November 1927 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on 4 December 2011 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 84.³ Charles V Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 81606538, full obitiary published.³ He was buried on 8 December 2011 at Machpelah Cemetery, Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³
     He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 841 Prangley Avenue, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He lived on 10 November 1998 at Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He lived on 22 March 2005 at Lititz, Pennsylvania.⁷

     Grace Bryson married Richard W Heiler. Grace Bryson was born circa 1925 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 21 December 1988.^2,3 She was buried on 21 December 1988 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Lot 105, Section C owned by father, George H Bryson. Grave 2.³
     Her married name was Heiler. She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 841 Prangley Avenue, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Richard W Heiler married Grace Bryson, daughter of George H. Bryson and Bertha Patton. Richard W Heiler was buried on 14 January 2011 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lot 105, Section C owned by father in law, George Bryson.¹ He died on 14 January 2011.¹

     Vera M Foulk was born in 1915 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Edward R Rineer after 1930.² Vera M Foulk died on 12 September 1998 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried on 15 September 1998 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Her funeral was held at Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 15 September 1998.² Vera M Foulk Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84795789.
     As of after 1930,her married name was Rineer.² She was graduated circa 1933 at Strasburg High School, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She lived in 1985 at 244 N Decatur St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was member of.² She lived in 1998 at Oakleaf Manor, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Edward R Rineer was born on 2 September 1910 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He married Vera M Foulk, daughter of Joseph S Foulk and Susan Jane Murray, after 1930.¹ Edward R Rineer died in 1980.¹ He was buried in May 1980 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He died in May 1980 at age 69.² Edward R Rineer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84795839 + family links.

     M Robert Myers was born on 6 March 1935 at Hessdale, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rita M Rineer, daughter of Edward R Rineer and Vera M Foulk, in June 1956. M Robert Myers died on 3 February 2011 at home, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 75.¹ He was buried on 7 February 2011 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Obituary:
M. Robert Myers, 75, of Strasburg, died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease February 3, 2011.
Born in Hessdale, PA, March 6, 1935 he was the son of the late Martin G. and Mary (Pleger) Myers.


Bob was a construction worker and equipment operator since age 16. He worked for Andrews Excavating, ATCO Construction Company and Balfour Beatty where he operated a crane, helping to construct bridges during the Route 30 project in the late ‘90’s.
He enjoyed boating with his family in earlier years. He loved to travel and spend time with his grandchildren.
Bob served as a Strasburg Boro council member for several terms. Also he served on the Strasburg Boro Authority, chairing that committee from 1977-1999.


Bob is survived by his loving wife Rita (Rineer) Myers, who cared for him at home. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this June. Four daughters: Barbara A., wife of Norman J. Karmilowicz, Strasburg; Mary Ellen, wife of John Hogarth, New Providence; Carol, wife of Eric Di Obilda, Lancaster; and Julie, wife of Kirk Reiner, Pequea, 6 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. 1 great-granddaughter arriving in late May. Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Eshleman.


A viewing will be on Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 2 until 4 PM in the Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA. There will be a viewing on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 9 until 10 AM. The funeral is at 10 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Tom Lefever officiating. Interment is in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125., or the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.¹

     Mary Basch was born on 28 November 1870 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,5 She married Benjamin Franklin Milley Jr., son of Benjamin Franklin Milley and Sara E Shay, on 17 August 1891 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Mary Basch died on 11 June 1949 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 78; Cause of death was respiratory failure and pulmonary edema. she also had diabetes.^2,6,5 She was buried on 14 June 1949 at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Mary Basch Find-a-Grave.com ID # 41713378.⁶
     As of 1892,her married name was Lillie Milley.¹ She and Benjamin Franklin Milley Jr. appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at 20 Campbell Alley, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Benjamin's wife of 8 years is recorded as Lillie, a nickname evidently for Mary. She is recorded as maried 8 years and mother of 4 children living at this date.⁷ Mary Basch and Benjamin Franklin Milley Jr. appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 37 N. Mulberry St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also living in this household were two boarders, Frank Stahl and Lily Horner.⁸ Mary Basch and Benjamin Franklin Milley Jr. appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at 345 W Grant St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Frank Stahl is still living with the Milleys.⁹ Mary A Milley resided at 43 1/2 N Prince St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1948, widow of Benj F.¹⁰ As of 1948, Mary Basch was also known as Mary A Milley.¹⁰ She lived on 10 June 1949 at 2 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹

     Emma (Anna) M. Milley was born on 25 February 1892 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Jay W. Walker on 25 September 1910.³ Emma (Anna) M. Milley died on 2 July 1972 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 80.⁴
     She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at 20 Campbell Alley, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 37 N. Mulberry St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of 25 September 1910,her married name was Walker.³ She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church.⁴ She lived on 1 July 1972 at 340 W. Grant St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Harry Kline Milley was born in July 1894; Conflicting birthdate for Harry in 1900 census.¹ He was born on 20 February 1895 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He married Jennie Bewley Neal, daughter of (?) Neal, on 9 May 1914.³ Harry Kline Milley died in December 1985 at Village Vista Skilled Nursing Facility, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Harry Kline Milley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 129294059.
     He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at 20 Campbell Alley, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 37 N. Mulberry St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was employed by John W. Eshelman & Sons Feed mill. between 1914 and 1959.⁶ He was is listed as a laborer in a Feed Mill. on 8 January 1920 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He and Jennie Bewley Neal appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 439 High St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Harry Kline Milley was is listed as a laborer in Feed Mill. on 1 May 1930 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He and Jennie Bewley Neal appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at 23 Lee Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Harry Kline Milley appeared as Head of Household on the census of 9 April 1940 at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ He and Jennie Bewley Milley resided at 626 St Joseph St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1948; He worked at John W Eshelman & sons Inc as a mill hand.¹⁰ Harry Kline Milley lived on 13 May 1972 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹ He lived before December 1985 at 626 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ His Social Security Number was (an unknown value) on 10 December 2004.¹²

     Ida K. Milley was born in November 1896 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married Arthur Leon Youart on 7 July 1912.² Ida K. Milley died on 13 May 1972 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 75.²
     She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at 20 Campbell Alley, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 37 N. Mulberry St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of 7 July 1912,her married name was Youart.² She lived on 13 May 1972 at 2 N. Charlotte St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶