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     Alvin Lloyd Feister was born on 2 August 1928 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rhoda May Lefever, daughter of Clarence Leaman Lefever and Nora Elizabeth Reeser, on 15 June 1951 at Clarksville, Tennessee.² Alvin Lloyd Feister died on 26 December 2016 at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88; Alvin L. Feister, age 88 of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Paradise, passed away at Lancashire Hall on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was the husband of Rhoda Lefever Feister with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 15th. He was born in Paradise, son of the late William J. & Roseanna Armer Feister. He was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church of Paradise. He was employed as a house painter for many years, retiring from the maintenance department of Paradise Elementary School. In his retirement years he enjoyed restoring and refinishing antique furniture. He loved to ride motorcycle. When living in Paradise he enjoyed gardening, yard work, his pond and maintaining the wood duck boxes. Surviving besides his wife is a daughter Rhonda Feister Rhoades of Lancaster and a grandpuppy Gracie. Also surviving are 4 siblings: Harold Feister of Lititz, Gloria “Toots” Barker of Lancaster, Beulah Hershey of Willow Street, Ronald husband of Eileen Shirk Feister of Paradise. He was preceded in death by 10 siblings: Paul, Samuel, Earl “Dick”, Elmer Carl, Thomas & Wilmer Feister, Verna Murray, Violet Feister, Erma Ames. A private service will take place at Calvary Monument Bible Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Road, Paradise, PA 17562.¹ He was buried on 28 December 2016 at Calvary Monumnet Bible Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Alvin Lloyd Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 174472852.
     He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 12 May 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was listed as a resident in William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Feister's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Alvin Lloyd Feister was a house painter before 1980 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a maintenance employee at Paradise Elementary School where he retired from. circa 1990 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ As of 29 January 2002, Alvin Lloyd Feister lived at Feb 1995, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He and Rhoda May Lefever lived on 28 November 2003 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Jeremiah Jones Miller married Emma Moyer.

     Emma Moyer married Jeremiah Jones Miller.
     Emma Moyer SOUR Info from Helen Farmer Death place from Obit in lancaster Intel. She name changed to Mayers. Her married name was MILLER.

     Cornelia Isabell Tweed was born on 1 May 1909 at New York.¹ She married Frank B (Barney) Armer, son of Samuel M Armer and Elvina Zimmerman, on 12 June 1926 at Elkton, Cecil, Maryland. Cornelia Isabell Tweed died on 16 January 1960 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 50. She was in hospital 10 days and cause of death was Staph infection and diabetes.² She was buried on 20 January 1960 at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Cornelia Isabell Tweed Find-a-Grave.com ID # 90837015.³
     As of 12 June 1926,her married name was Armer. She and Frank B (Barney) Armer appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Family had Frank's mother and brother living with them as well as a niece and nephew.⁴ Cornelia Isabell Tweed and Frank B (Barney) Armer appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed in household was Harry, age 25, recorded as brother (to Frank?)¹ Cornelia Isabell Armer was listed as a resident in Frank B (Barney) Armer and Cornelia Isabell Armer's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also living in this household was J Barry Shuler, a lodger, age 8.⁵ She and Frank B (Barney) Armer lived on 10 January 1960 at RD # 3- Bart Township, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Annie C (Nan) Armer was born on 8 February 1881 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania. She married John (Thuz) M Platt, son of Hiram S Platt, on 25 October 1899 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Annie C (Nan) Platt died on 6 February 1972 at age 90.³ She was buried on 9 February 1972 at Kinzers Mennonite Cemetery, Kinzers, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ Annie C (Nan) Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 75394660.
     As of 25 October 1899,her married name was Platt.¹ She was listed as a resident in Annie C (Nan) Armer and John (Thuz) M Platt's household in the census report on 8 June 1900 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Among the neighbors on this census were: Abner Murray, Robert Gregg, Thomas Armer & Henry Murray.⁴ Annie C (Nan) Platt was listed as a resident in John (Thuz) M Platt and Annie C (Nan) Platt's household in the census report on 15 April 1910 at 658 Woodbine St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁵ She was listed as a resident in John (Thuz) M Platt and Annie C (Nan) Platt's household in the census report on 6 January 1920 at 519 McClay St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁶ She lived on 7 July 1927 at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁷ She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁸ She was listed as a resident in John (Thuz) M Platt and Annie C (Nan) Platt's household in the census report in 1940 at 1936 N 6th St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁹

     Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer was born on 7 November 1875 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Frank B Koch, son of William T Koch and Mary Ershick, on 5 February 1893 at By Rev D W Gerhard, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Difference in exact date in familysearch record.^2,3 Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer died on 29 October 1950 at Jackson Township, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, at age 74. Cause of death was coronary occlusion and heart disease. She was in Huntingdon County for 1 week.¹ She was buried on 1 November 1950 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.¹ Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 16999126.
     She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.⁴ As of 5 February 1893,her married name was Koch.^2,3 She witnessed the death of Thomas Franklin Armer on 27 December 1918 at 310 E Liberty Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was pneumonia.⁵ Margaret (Maggie) Salome Koch and Frank B Koch appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This home was owned by Frank & Margaret Kock and free of mortgage.⁶ Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer lived on 7 July 1927 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She and Frank B Koch appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 201 W. Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸

     Susan Ella (Ellie) Armer was born on 12 June 1873 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.¹ She and Walter N Waidley were divorced on 21 January 1882 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Susan Ella (Ellie) Armer married Walter N Waidley, son of Norman N Waidley and Elizabeth Wiker, on 20 January 1891 at By Rev Charles J Fry, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Ella S Waidley died on 3 October 1946 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 73. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertention.¹ She was buried on 6 October 1946 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.¹ Susan Ella (Ellie) Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 79739189.
     She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.⁴ As of 20 January 1891,her married name was Waidley.³ On August 5, 1922 a summons appear in the New Holland Clarion asking Walter N. Waidley to appear and show cause why Ella S. Waidley (that is how the name appears) should not be granted a divorce.⁵ She lived on 7 July 1927 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.² As of 1946, Susan Ella (Ellie) Armer was also known as Ella S Waidley.¹

     John (Thuz) M Platt was born in April 1878. He married Annie C (Nan) Armer, daughter of Thomas M Armer and Mary Elizabeth Bryson, on 25 October 1899 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 John (Thuz) M Platt was buried in 1945 at Kinzers Mennonite Cemetery, Kinzers, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on 8 January 1945 at at home, 709 North 19th St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at age 66.^4,5 John (Thuz) M Platt Find-a-Grave.com ID # 75394661.
     He, 22, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 8 June 1900 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Among the neighbors on this census were: Abner Murray, Robert Gregg, Thomas Armer & Henry Murray.⁶ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 15 April 1910 at 658 Woodbine St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁷ He, 41, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 6 January 1920 at 519 McClay St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.⁸ He resided at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, in March 1928.⁹ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1940 at 1936 N 6th St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ He was a engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad before 1945.¹¹

     Frank B Koch was born on 28 February 1873 at Hahnstown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Funeral Card lists birth date as Feb 25 1873.¹ He married Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer, daughter of Thomas M Armer and Mary Elizabeth Bryson, on 5 February 1893 at By Rev D W Gerhard, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Difference in exact date in familysearch record.^2,3 Frank B Koch died on 15 June 1972 at Maple Farm Rest Home, Ephrata Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 99. He was buried on 18 June 1972 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
     He and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Koch appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This home was owned by Frank & Margaret Kock and free of mortgage.⁴ Frank B Koch was a tinsmith in his own shop. on 17 January 1920 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ He Served as councilman in Strasburg for 26 years and as burgess (Mayor) for 32 years. He and wife were included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was a hardware clerk with plumbing and heating business. on 11 April 1940 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 201 W. Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ Frank B Koch witnessed the death of Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer on 29 October 1950 at Jackson Township, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was coronary occlusion and heart disease. She was in Huntingdon County for 1 week.⁷

     Walter N Waidley was born circa 1861 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Susan Ella (Ellie) Waidley were divorced on 21 January 1882 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Walter N Waidley married Susan Ella (Ellie) Armer, daughter of Thomas M Armer and Mary Elizabeth Bryson, on 20 January 1891 at By Rev Charles J Fry, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³
     Walter N Waidley appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Helen B Riedel was born on 25 November 1902 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She married Clyde A Murray, son of Abner D Murray and Clara May Armer, on 31 March 1923 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Helen B Riedel died unexpectedly on 26 October 1970 at St Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67.¹ She was buried on 29 October 1970 at Riverview Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     Her married name was MURRAY.

     George H Riedel married Sarah C Boas.

     Sarah C Boas married George H Riedel.
     Her married name was Sarah Riedel.

     Rosanna Staley was born on 11 February 1828 at Wirtenberg, Germany.^2,3,4 She married John Zimmerman before 1856. Rosanna Staley died on 1 April 1920 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 92. Cause of death was acute bronchitis.⁴ She was buried on 5 April 1920 at Saint Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Rosanna Staley Find-a-Grave.com ID # 66621672.
     She immigrated in 1850.⁶ As of before 1856,her married name was Zimmerman. She and John Zimmerman appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 at Marchand, North Mahoning Twp., Indiana, Pennsylvania.² Rosanna Staley and John Zimmerman appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Eden Twp., May (Post Office), Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Rosanna Staley appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Eden Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Eden Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed on this census is William Conrad, boarder, born June 1886 in PA, age 13 and single.⁸ As of 13 August 1952, Rosanna Staley was also known as Rosanna Fralich On death certificate for daughter Elvina Armer her mother's name was Rosanna Fralich not Rosanna Staley. On son Samuel's death certif her name was Rosanna Shepardson.⁹ As of 1961, Rosanna Staley was also known as Rosanna Sherpardson On death certificate for daughter Elvina Armer her mother's name was Rosanna Fralich not Rosanna Staley. On son Samuel's death certif her name was Rosanna Shepardson.¹⁰

     Benjamin E Murray was born on 27 March 1847. He married Margaret E Brison, daughter of Isaac Bryson and Mary Ann Conover. Benjamin E Murray died on 5 October 1888 at age 41. He was buried on 8 October 1888 at Calvary Monument Cemetery, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania. Benjamin E Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 24221989.
     He witnessed is listed in directory in Paradise Township, occupation laborer, home post office Bellmonte. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Paradise Twp., Lancaster.² He and Margaret E Brison appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster.

     Robert Armor was born in 1813 at Ireland.¹ He married Barbara Jones after 1830.² Robert Armor was buried after 1864 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Cemetary, Pennsylvania. His letters of administration were filed on 16 June 1869 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, naming Barbara Armour as administrator.
     Robert Armor and Barbara Jones appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Robert Armor began military service circa 1863 Served with Co D, 2nd Pa Calvary, same unit as Joseph Bryson and William Murray.³ He began military service on 13 February 1865 at Pennsylvania enlisted date.⁴ He and Aldus Armor ended military service on 18 July 1865 at Raleigh, North Carolina. Both were mustered out of service together.⁴ Robert Armor witnessed There is a Robert Armer listed in directory for Paradise Township, occupation is laborer, home post office Kinzers. Might be a different Robert Armer. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He witnessed Lancaster Newspapers reported that
letters of Administration were granted to Robert Armer, decd, late of Eden Township,
Barbara Armer, Administratrix on 16 June 1869 at Eden Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     James Simpson married Rosanna Smith. James Simpson was born on 12 November 1798. He died on 25 January 1882 at age 83. He was buried on 28 January 1882 at Nickle Mine Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; buried in adjoining graves.Not proven as parent of James Simpson who married Mary Catherine Armer. James Simpson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22050420.¹

     Rosanna Smith married James Simpson. Rosanna Smith was born on 10 May 1805 at Ireland.² She died on 26 May 1874 at age 69. She was buried on 29 May 1874 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Thomas Franklin Armer was born on 2 April 1871 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Frances Hershberger, daughter of Susannah (?), on 10 November 1902 at By Frank Trout Bart Twp JP, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Thomas Franklin Armer and Frances Armer were divorced before 27 December 1918 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Thomas Franklin Armer died on 27 December 1918 at 310 E Liberty Street, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 47. Cause of death was pneumonia.¹ He was buried on 30 December 1918 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Thomas Franklin Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 22029681.
     He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.⁴ As of 1900, Thomas Franklin Armer was also known as Frank Armer. He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was a railroad carpenter on 27 December 1918 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     William J Rapp was born on 13 June 1877. He died on 25 February 1881 at age 3. He was buried on 28 February 1881 at Nickel Mine Episcopal Cemetery, Nickel Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ William J Rapp Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22032021.¹
     He appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Jane RAPP was born on 16 December 1871. She died on 31 December 1871. She was buried on 2 January 1872 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Jane RAPP Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22032103.¹

     Lizzie Rapp was buried at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was born on 16 December 1871. She died on 2 January 1872.

     Josephine Rapp was buried at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was born on 10 June 1873 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 25 September 1873.¹

     Franklin Simpson was born on 9 September 1864; age at death was 10 y 1 m according to tombstone.¹ He died on 9 October 1874 at age 10. He was buried on 12 October 1874 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Jonas Simpson was born on 8 April 1839. He died on 10 February 1912 at age 72. He was buried on 13 February 1912 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
     He was listed as a resident in James Simpson and Mary Catherine (Kate) Simpson's household in the census report on 14 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; This census stated that Catherine was mother of 8 children, all living at this time.¹ Jonas Simpson appeared on the census of June 1910 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Thomas F Simpson was born on 6 August 1875. He died on 10 December 1932 at age 57. He was buried on 13 December 1932 at Nickle Mines Mennonite Church, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Thomas F Simpson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 22050534.²
     He was listed as a resident in James Simpson and Mary Catherine (Kate) Simpson's household in the census report on 14 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; This census stated that Catherine was mother of 8 children, all living at this time.³ Thomas F Simpson appeared on the census of June 1910 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴