- [S60] Gregory Edmiston, Document, from Andrea Fitzgerald Genealogy.
- Vesta Longstreth2 b. 1898, d. 1936
- William B Longstreth2 b. 13 Mar 1901, d. 13 Jan 1957
- Scott Longstreth2 b. 9 Sep 1903, d. 4 Jun 1968
- [S60] Gregory Edmiston, Document.
- [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, researched March 13, 2019.
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Forest, Green, ED #46, Dwelling # 35, Family # 36.
- [S211] Unknown name of person, PA Death Records, Pennsylvania Death Certificates, 1906-1966 for Orlando Longstreth # 28930.
- [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Forest, Green Township, Dwelling # 83, Family # 88.
- [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 26, 2015 #142520897 for brother.
- [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 26, 2015 # 6578502 for mother.
- Gertrude Feister8 b. c 1903
- Miller John Feister+8 b. 1904, d. 16 Jan 1974
- Grace Mildred Feister+8 b. 29 Dec 1906, d. 21 Oct 2007
- Alice Mae Feister8 b. 19 Jul 1908
- Jacob Willis Feister9 b. 30 Sep 1911, d. 28 Jul 1913
- George Samuel Feister+8 b. 18 Apr 1913, d. 2 Jul 1999
- Frederick Milton Feister+8 b. 9 Mar 1915, d. 12 May 1996
- Lester Elmer Feister10 b. 30 Jan 1917, d. 1 Mar 1917
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp, ED 107 Supv Dist 8, Page 92A, Dwelling 12, Family 13.
- [S83] Betty Gregg, compiler, "Collection of Clippings and Obituary Info."
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 34825 for daughter Amanda.
- [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, Pennsylvania birth certificate # 108717 for daughter Alice Mae Feister.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 34825.
- [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 20, 2014.
- [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp., Dwelling #84, Family #87.
- [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Milton S. Fiester Household, 1920 U. S. Census, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Salisbury Township, enumeration district 127, dwelling # 43, family #43. On sheets 2 & 3.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 65854.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1967 for Lester Elmer Feister # 26685.
- Mary Ann Feaster5 b. 5 Dec 1817, d. 5 Sep 1906
- James Martin Feister+ b. c 1819, d. 7 Apr 1881
- Rudolph Feister+2 b. 23 May 1823, d. 7 Oct 1898
- Rachel Feaster5 b. 10 May 1828, d. 21 Oct 1914
- Catharine Feister+6 b. 30 Jun 1820, d. 13 Apr 1912
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 97483 for daughter Rachel Feister.
- [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Dec 17, 2016.
- [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Dwelling 192, Family 205.
- [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester, Honeybrook Township, Dwelling # 235, Family # 257.
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp, ED 6, Supv Dist 8, page 76, Dwelling 33, Family 33.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 35883.
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp, ED 6, Supv Dist 8, page 76, Dwelling 33, Family 33.
- [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Dwelling 192, Family 205.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 97483.
- [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Chester, Honeybrook Township, Dwelling # 235, Family # 257.
- [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Cambridge. Page # 391C.
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp, Dwelling #33, Family #333.
- [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Lancaster County, Salisbury Twp, ED 6, Supv Dist 8, page 76, Dwelling 33, Family 33.
- [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Salisbury Township, Gap Post Office, Dwelling 192, Family 205.
- [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Cerificates 1906-1967 for Mary Story # 85581.
- [S223] Various, PA and NJ Church & town Records, Name
Married at father's home by rector of church
Compass, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name St John's Episcopal Church
Spouse Daniel Ubil. - [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Cambridge. Page # 391C.
- John Lynford (Jack) Feister+3 b. 15 Aug 1939, d. 1 Sep 2007
- [S40] Social Security Deaths, Various, SS Death Index, Various, Genealogy.com web site, May 11, 2003.
- [S83] Betty Gregg, compiler, "Collection of Clippings and Obituary Info."
- [S18] E. Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personally Told me."
- [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3534; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 36-131
Description
Enumeration District: 36-131; Description: PARADISE TOWNSHIP N OF STATE HIGHWAY 741, KINZER (PART), LEAMAN PLACE, PARADISE, VINTAGE
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Source Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income.
Viewer built on Microsoft Technology. - [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-131, Dwelling #321
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3534; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 36-131
Description
Enumeration District: 36-131; Description: PARADISE TOWNSHIP N OF STATE HIGHWAY 741, KINZER (PART), LEAMAN PLACE, PARADISE, VINTAGE
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Source Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income.
Viewer built on Microsoft Technology. - [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise, ED-36-149
That part east of Legislative Route 36030 and north of State Hwy. 741, Sheet 2, Dwelling # 124. - [S18] E. Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personally Told me."
- [S84] Jane Feister, "Jane Feister Notes", Page 1.
- [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: Lancaster County Register of Wills File # 19617284.
- [S52] Bachman Web Site, online www.bachmanfuneral.com.
- [S40] Social Security Deaths, Various, SS Death Index, Various, Researched @ MyHeritage Jan 25, 2015.
- [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-131, Dwelling #321
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3534; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 36-131
Description
Enumeration District: 36-131; Description: PARADISE TOWNSHIP N OF STATE HIGHWAY 741, KINZER (PART), LEAMAN PLACE, PARADISE, VINTAGE
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Source Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income.
Viewer built on Microsoft Technology. - [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise, ED-36-149
That part east of Legislative Route 36030 and north of State Hwy. 741, Sheet 2, Dwelling # 124.
Clara Longstreth1
F, b. 14 May 1879, d. 1906
Father* | William Houston Longstreth1 b. 26 Aug 1826, d. 29 Sep 1894 |
Mother* | Mary Winebrenner1 b. Feb 1833, d. 23 Sep 1912 |
Charts | John Longstreth Descendants |
Last Edited | 6 May 2003 |
Citations
Orlando Longstreth1
M, b. 28 April 1874, d. 13 March 1937
Father* | William Houston Longstreth1 b. 26 Aug 1826, d. 29 Sep 1894 |
Mother* | Mary Winebrenner1 b. Feb 1833, d. 23 Sep 1912 |
Charts | John Longstreth Descendants |
Last Edited | 13 Mar 2019 |

He appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Green Township, Forest, Pennsylvania.5 He and Clara E Longstreth appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Green Township, Forest, Pennsylvania.3 Orlando Longstreth lived on 12 November 1910 at Newmansville, Pennsylvania.6 He lived on 23 September 1912 at Newmansville, Pennsylvania.7
Family | Clara E Armstrong b. 18 Jun 1878, d. 30 May 1908 |
Children |
Citations
Amanda L. Miller1,2
F, b. 19 October 1874, d. 6 April 1953
Father* | Jessiah Miller3 |
Mother* | Louella Heller3 |
Last Edited | 18 Feb 2020 |

Her married name was Feister.1 She and Milton Samuel Feister appeared on the census of 1900 at Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; listed on census as having 4 children born but none living at time of census.1 Amanda L. Miller and Milton Samuel Feister appeared on the census of 1910 at Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7 Amanda L. Miller and Milton Samuel Feister appeared on the census of 1920 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.8
Family | Milton Samuel Feister b. 29 Jun 1872, d. 27 Jul 1957 |
Children |
Citations
Rudolph Feister1
M, b. circa 1789, d. 14 September 1859
Last Edited | 30 Sep 2021 |
Rudolph Feister was born circa 1789 at Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Mary Kinzer?3 Rudolph Feister died on 14 September 1859.2 He was buried on 17 September 1859 at Saint John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Compass, Chester, Pennsylvania.2 Rudolph Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 25523382.
Rudolph Feister was also known as Feister. He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 28 August 1850 at Honeybrook Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.4
Rudolph Feister was also known as Feister. He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 28 August 1850 at Honeybrook Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.4
Family 1 | Mary Kinzer? b. 1790 |
Children |
Family 2 | |
Child |
Citations
Rachel Feaster1
F, b. 10 May 1828, d. 21 October 1914
Father* | Rudolph Feister1 b. c 1789, d. 14 Sep 1859 |
Mother* | Mary Kinzer?2 b. 1790 |
Last Edited | 17 Dec 2016 |

She was listed as a resident in Rudolph Feister and Mary Feaster's household in the census report on 28 August 1850 at Honeybrook Township, Chester, Pennsylvania.4 Rachel Feaster was a Mantra? Maker. in 1870 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 She appeared on the census of January 1870 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Cambridge, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 As of 1900, Rachel Feaster was also known as Feister.6 She appeared on the census of 1900 at Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; listed as living with sister Mary.
Citations
Mary Ann Feaster1,2
F, b. 5 December 1817, d. 5 September 1906
Father* | Rudolph Feister1 b. c 1789, d. 14 Sep 1859 |
Mother* | Mary Kinzer?2 b. 1790 |
Last Edited | 14 Jul 2021 |


Mary Ann Feaster was also known as Feister.1 Her married name was Story.2 As of 6 March 1845,her married name was Ubil.4 She and Alexander Story appeared on the census of January 1870 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also recorded in the household was Mary A. Carpenter, age 15. Alexander is listed as value of real estate, $1500, personal estate, $600, Mary Ann lists $150 in real estate. Rachel is recorded as 40 years, Mary as 80 years, Mary Ann as 52 years, Alexander as 50 years. Living 2 dwellings away was Alexander Sr's widow, Susannah age 79 with James Story (a brother of Alexander?) age 52.2 Mary Ann Feaster and Alexander Story appeared on the census of 1880 at Cambridge, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; On this census Mary is recorded as 62 years old, Alexander as 60 years old and Rachel as his sister-in-law at age 50.5 Mary Ann Feaster appeared on the census of 1900 at Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; listed as a widow, living with sister Rachel Feister and owning her own farm.1
Family 1 | Daniel Ubil b. 20 Jan 1817, d. 18 Aug 1854 |
Family 2 | Alexander Story b. 1820, d. b 1900 |
Citations
Elva Marie Stauffer1
F, b. 19 June 1906, d. 19 January 1983
Father* | Morris Stauffer2 |
Mother* | Ida Mae McGinnis2 b. c 1879 |
Last Edited | 2 Apr 2022 |
Elva Marie Stauffer was born on 19 June 1906.1 She married Clyde Landis Feister, son of George Ressler (Gorelin) Feister and Mary Frances Waddell.1 Elva Marie Stauffer died on 19 January 1983 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 76; She died unexpectedly Wednesday morning.1,2 She was buried on 22 January 1983 at Leacock Presbyterian Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3,2 Elva Marie Stauffer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 36934723.
Her married name was Feister.1 She and Clyde Landis Feister lived on 1 April 1935 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; 1940 census states couple resided in same house as of this date.4 Her Social Security Number was 197-20-4318 in 1937 at Pennsylvania.1 Elva Marie Stauffer and Clyde Landis Feister appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 Elva Marie Feister was listed as a resident in Clyde Landis Feister and Elva Marie Feister's household in the census report on 27 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 She was an operator of beauty shop. She also made knitted and crocheted items for others. at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2
Her married name was Feister.1 She and Clyde Landis Feister lived on 1 April 1935 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; 1940 census states couple resided in same house as of this date.4 Her Social Security Number was 197-20-4318 in 1937 at Pennsylvania.1 Elva Marie Stauffer and Clyde Landis Feister appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 Elva Marie Feister was listed as a resident in Clyde Landis Feister and Elva Marie Feister's household in the census report on 27 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 She was an operator of beauty shop. She also made knitted and crocheted items for others. at Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2
Family | Clyde Landis Feister b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 27 May 1989 |
Child |
Citations
Roy B. Witmer1
M, b. 8 February 1936, d. 13 October 2009
Last Edited | 17 Dec 2016 |
Roy B. Witmer was born on 8 February 1936.2 He married Jane Feister, daughter of Clyde Landis Feister and Elva Marie Stauffer, on 26 September 1958 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,3 Roy B. Witmer died on 13 October 2009 at age 73.2 He was buried on 16 October 2009 at Leacock Presbyterian Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 Roy B. Witmer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 174101690.
Family | Jane Feister |
John Lynford (Jack) Feister1
M, b. 15 August 1939, d. 1 September 2007
Father* | Clyde Landis Feister1 b. 11 Jan 1914, d. 27 May 1989 |
Mother* | Elva Marie Stauffer1 b. 19 Jun 1906, d. 19 Jan 1983 |
Last Edited | 11 Jan 2020 |


Born in Kinzers, he was the son of the late Clyde L. and Elva M. Stauffer Feister. Jack graduated from Pequea Valley High School and then served in the US Marine Corps, stationed in the South China Sea area. After graduating from Millersville University, he returned to the Feister family trade of painting and paperhanging. Jack was self employed until his illness in 2003.
Jack was a member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Gap. A former member of Kinzer Fire Company, he remembered responding to fire calls by jumping on the back of the engine as it slowed to pick up volunteers. He was a Past Master of Christiana Lodge 417 F.& A.M. Also a 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Lancaster Lodge of Perfection and the Valley of Reading. In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by four sons, Jeffrey married to Barb Martin Feister of Narvon, Jerry married to Ruth Fisher Feister of Narvon, Joseph married to Ginelle Haines Feister of Lancaster and James Feister of Lancaster, three grandchildren, two brothers, Clyde K. Feister of Christiana and Larry L. Feister of Mississippi and one sister, Jane E. Witmer of Kinzers.
VISITATION: Wednesday, September 5, from 6 until 8 PM at Bachman Funeral Home, 7 South Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA.
MASONIC FUNERAL: Wednesday at 8 PM in the funeral home by Christiana Lodge 417 F.&.A.M. Private interment in Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider sending a contribution in Jack's memory to The Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Society, Donor Services , P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.4,5 He was buried on 5 September 2007 at Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4 John Lynford (Jack) Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 77546663.
He appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 He was listed as a resident in Clyde Landis Feister and Elva Marie Feister's household in the census report on 27 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7 As of May 2004, John Lynford (Jack) Feister lived at 4976 Strasburg Road, Kinzers, Pennsylvania. He lived on 1 September 2007 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5
Family | Jane L. Mantell |