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     Josiah Brackbill was born on 19 February 1857 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 25 October 1941 at Kinzer, Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 84. Cause of death was cariac failure, paralysis left side duration 2 days.^1,2 He was buried on 28 October 1941 at Hershey Mennonite Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,3 Josiah Brackbill Find-a-Grave.com ID # 59397670.
     He appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was a farmer at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Barbara Hershey was born on 1 August 1848 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She married Elam H. Brackbill, son of Benjamin Brackbill and Susannah (?), before 1872.¹ Barbara Brackbill died on 8 March 1924 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 75. Cause of death: Influenza.^1,2 She was buried on 12 March 1924 at Hershey Mennonite Cemetery, New Milltown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Barbara Hershey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 106118732.
     She appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of before 1872,her married name was Brackbill.¹

     Elam M. Brackbill was born on 6 July 1880.¹ He died on 29 August 1887 at age 7.¹

     Susan (?) was born on 13 February 1844.¹ She married Elias E Brackbill, son of Benjamin Brackbill and Susannah (?).¹ Susan (?) died on 13 July 1931 at age 87.¹
     Her married name was Brackbill.¹

     Mary Ann Homsher was born on 21 March 1938.¹ She died on 22 March 1938.¹ She was buried on 23 March 1938 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Anna Mary Weaver was born on 14 October 1917.¹ She married George Samuel Feister, son of Milton Samuel Feister and Amanda L. Miller.¹ Anna Mary Weaver died in November 1984 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67.²
     Her married name was Feister.¹ Her Social Security Number was 185-22-1123.²

     Edna Sweikert Feister was born on 13 September 1912 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Garland Glendenning Savacool in 1937.³ Edna Sweikert Feister died on 14 June 1985 at Federal Way, King, Washington, at age 72.³ She was buried on 17 June 1985 at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn, King, Washington.³ Edna Sweikert Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 30312679.
     As of 1937,her married name was Savacool.³

     Marion Feister was born in 1915 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Guy Albert Goldsworthy was born on 25 June 1888 at Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin; His Parents were both born in Wisconsin also according to 1920 Census.^1,2 He married Anna M Miller in 1909 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mariage License # 298502.^1,3,4 Guy Albert Goldsworthy married Mary Baum, daughter of Franklin Baum and Margaret Elizabeth Haubert, after 1942. Mary was widow of Uriah Reed.² Guy Albert Goldsworthy died in 1945.⁵ He was buried in 1945 at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Guy Albert Goldsworthy Find-a-Grave.com ID # 58747344.⁵
     He began military service circa 1919 at U S Navy Pension certificate # 2458550.⁶ He was a laborer on farm. in 1920.¹ He was a 'rigger' and transplanted trees according to 1930 census. in April 1930.³ He and Anna M Miller appeared on the census of April 1930 at 123 Chester Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Guy Albert Goldsworthy witnessed and applied for and received a Peddler's license from the county as a honorable discharged soldier. on 21 November 1938 at Court of Quarter Sessions, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at City Mill Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He lived as lodger in household of Uriah Reed. He is a widower at time of this census. He completed 8 grades of schooling.⁷ He lived on 27 April 1942 at 559 1/2 N Queen St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He was worker for Morris Schlutker at Monarch Dry Cleaners. on 27 April 1942 at N Queen and New Streets, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ He was described as 5' 91/2 " and weighed 198 lbs. He had blue eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion and a scar, tip of ring finger on the right hand. on 27 April 1942.⁸

     Anna M Miller was born on 29 August 1886 at Pennsylvania; Her parents were both born in Pennsylvania according to 1920 census.^1,3,4 She married Guy Albert Goldsworthy in 1909 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mariage License # 298502.^1,5,2 Anna M Goldsworthy died on 4 July 1939 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 52.^3,4 She was buried on 7 July 1939 at St John's UM Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Anna M Miller Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53041765.
     As of 1913,her married name was Goldsworthy.¹ She and Guy Albert Goldsworthy appeared on the census of April 1930 at 123 Chester Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Anna M Miller was a worker in a tobacco factory in April 1930.⁵

     Ida Elizabeth Kunkle was born on 16 February 1875 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,4,5 She married Milton P. Feister, son of James Martin Feister and Sarah Ann Ressler, in 1902; Marriage Application was dated May 12, 1900. On it, he listed his occupation as a farmer and living in Colerain Twp.^1,6 Ida E Fiester died on 8 June 1949 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 74.^7,5 She was buried on 11 June 1949 at Mt Pleasant Mennonite Cemetery, Mt Pleasant Road, Strasburg Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^7,5 Ida Elizabeth Kunkle Find-a-Grave.com ID # 16823619.
     Ida Elizabeth Kunkle was also known as Ida E Fiester.⁷ She lived on 12 May 1900 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ She and Milton P. Feister appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Colerain Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ As of 1902,her married name was Feister.¹ Ida Elizabeth Feister and Milton P. Feister lived on 18 October 1906 at Nickel Mines, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Ida Elizabeth Kunkle and Milton P. Feister appeared on the census of 1910 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Census states Milton and Ida were married 8 years and she was mother of two children, both living.¹¹ Ida Elizabeth Kunkle was listed as a resident in Ida Elizabeth Kunkle and Milton P. Feister's household in the census report in 1920 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹² Ida Elizabeth Kunkle and Milton P. Feister appeared on the census of 1930 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹³ Ida Elizabeth Kunkle appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁴

     Mary E Feister was born in February 1889 at Pennsylvania. Birthdate on death certif is Jun 22, 1900.^1,2,3 She married Samuel McDonald, son of Elmer E McDonald and Jennie Patterson, in November 1921 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 Mary E McDonald died on 12 January 1927 at Sadsbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 37. Age is recorded as 26 years, 6 months, 20 days on death certif. Cause of death was infulenze pneumonia following premature gestation of child born Jan 3.³ She was buried on 15 January 1927 at Atglen M E Cemetery, Atglen, Chester, Pennsylvania.³ Mary E Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 207337921.
     She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Colerain Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 1910 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She was listed as a resident in Ida Elizabeth Kunkle and Milton P. Feister's household in the census report in 1920 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ As of circa 1921,her married name was McDonald.³

     Jacob Maurice Feister was born on 11 October 1909 at Bart Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Born at 10 pm, attending physician C E Helm. He was the 3rd child of Ida, 2 living at this time.^1,3,2 He married Bertha E. Probst, daughter of Amos Leonard Probst and Stella Thresa Kunkel, on 24 December 1938.³ Jacob Maurice Feister died on 10 January 1993 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 83.^4,3 He was buried on 13 January 1993 at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Veterans Section Lot 637, Grave 3. Funeral was handled by Lee Brown Funeral Home, Paradise, PA.³
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was listed as a resident in Ida Elizabeth Kunkle and Milton P. Feister's household in the census report in 1920 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ Jacob Maurice Feister appeared on the census of 1930 at Bart Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ His Social Security Number was 189-07-7846.⁸ He was a self-employed carpenter.³ He and Bertha E. Probst appeared on the census of 12 May 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ Jacob Maurice Feister began military service on 14 June 1943 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Jacob was a member of Leacock Presbyterian Church where he served on board of trustees. He was past commander of American Legion Post 409, Paradise, a member of Paradise Senior Citizens and member of Ronks Fire Company.¹⁰ He ended military service on 24 October 1945 at Bainbridge, Maryland; His rank was Carpenters Mate 2C with US Navy 120. He received an honorable discharge.⁸ He, 40, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 8 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living in household was Pauline Probst, sister of Bertha's.¹¹

     Mary Beeler was born on 25 December 1826 at Brecknock, Berks, Pennsylvania.^4,3 She married Samuel Richwine, son of Henry Richwine and Catherine Roth, circa 1844.⁵ Mary Beeler married James Martin Feister, son of Rudolph Feister and Mary Kinzer?, between 1861 and 1867; Todd Yarbrough has her name as Mary Beeler Richwine, also buried at Pequea Presbytrian Church Cemetery.^1,3 Mary Beeler died on 11 April 1894 at At home, Harristown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67; FEISTER.-On the 11th of April 1894, in Harristown, Lanc. Co., Pa., Mary Feister, aged 67 years, 3 months and 17 days. Buried at Pequea church on the 14th. Services at the house by John K. Rank, in English. She joined the Mennonite church some years ago and was a faithful member, of a mild and quiet nature. She hated strife and contention. We all miss our kind mother, yet rejoice that her life here was such that her reward is great.
"Weep not for me, my children dear,
In Jesus is my rest;
His saving grace is ever near,
His name is ever blest.
Rejoice for me that I have done
With earthly cares and strife;
Rejoice for me that I have won
The promised crown of life."
Transcribed by Jan Wilbur, Utah


Herald of Truth Vol XXXI No. 9, May 1 1894

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mennobit/1894/may1894.html.⁴
She was buried on 14 April 1894 at Pequea Presbyterian Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her funeral was held at home by John K. Rank. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for some years.^4,6 Mary Beeler Find-a-Grave.com ID # 23652342 + family links.
     As of before 1870,her married name was Feister.¹ Mary Beeler was also known as Mary Feister.⁴ She and James Martin Feister appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 at Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is recorded as being a farmer, owning his farm valued at $2400 with personal estate valued at $700.¹ Mary Beeler and James Martin Feister appeared on the census of 1880 at Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; James is listed as a day laborer for this census. Also indicated that he was disabled with a sore hand.⁷