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     Margaret Evelyn Koch was born on 20 September 1901. She married Walter Kauffman on 18 November 1924 at First Methodist Church parsonage.² Margaret Evelyn Koch died on 10 August 1981 at age 79. She was buried on 13 August 1981 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
     Her married name was Kauffman. She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She lived before 1981 at Bunker Hill Rd, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

     Walter Koch was born on 14 September 1903. He married Florence P Gochnauer on 21 October 1933. Walter Koch died on 8 May 1981 at age 77. He was buried on 11 May 1981 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Walter Koch Find-a-Grave.com ID # 16999149.
     He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a plumber in plumbing and heating business. on 11 April 1940 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He and Florence P Gochnauer appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 214 Miller St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Marian Koch was born on 7 March 1909. She married John Phillips. Marian Koch died on 21 April 1994 at age 85. She was buried on 24 April 1994 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
     Her married name was Phillips. She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She was included at reunion on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion.²

     Gladys Alta Koch was born on 4 March 1914 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She married W. Stanley Pontz, son of William Ross Pontz and Adda Zittle, on 10 April 1938. Gladys Alta Koch died on 4 February 2002 at Mennonite Home, Neffsville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 87.² Her funeral was held at Wesley UM Church by Bachman Funeral, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 8 February 2002.² She was buried on 8 February 2002 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at West Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She was longest living member of church. She was a choir member and belonged to Friendship Sunday School Class. Gladys and Stan were the oldest of four generations who participated in the Church's Annual Christmas pageant.² 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 As of 10 April 1938,her married name was PONTZ. She and W. Stanley Pontz appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 150 E Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Gladys Alta Koch and W. Stanley Pontz were owners and operators of Pontz's Food Market. between 1946 and 1970 at South Decator Street, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     W. Stanley Pontz was born on 8 March 1913. He married Gladys Alta Koch, daughter of Frank B Koch and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer, on 10 April 1938. W. Stanley Pontz died in 2002.² He was buried in 2002 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He and Gladys Alta Koch appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 150 E Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ W. Stanley Pontz and Gladys Alta Koch were owners and operators of Pontz's Food Market. between 1946 and 1970 at South Decator Street, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Walter Kauffman was buried at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born on 19 July 1903. He married Margaret Evelyn Koch, daughter of Frank B Koch and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer, on 18 November 1924 at First Methodist Church parsonage.¹ Walter Kauffman died on 30 November 1991 at age 88.

     John Phillips was born on 21 September 1901. He married Marian Koch, daughter of Frank B Koch and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer. John Phillips died on 14 July 1977 at age 75. He was buried on 17 July 1977 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

     Lelia (Selia) Williams was born on 7 July 1885 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She married George Moses Johnson, son of William H Johnson and Susan McGowan. Lelia (Selia) Williams died on 18 March 1969 at home of daughter Ruth at age 83. She was buried on 21 March 1969 at Georgetown Methodise Cemetery, Bart, Pennsylvania.
     She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Her married name was Johnson. She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was listed as a resident in Alfred Erb and Ruth Viola Johnson's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Georgetown, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     George Moses Johnson was born on 31 May 1879; 1880 Census shows George M as age 1.² He married Lelia (Selia) Williams, daughter of Robert Williams and Emma Lida Bryson. George Moses Johnson died on 4 December 1934 at age 55. He was buried on 7 December 1934 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Pennsylvania.³
     He appeared on the census of 1900 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; was listed as a servant and living with another Williams family.⁴ He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Georgetown, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, George is listed as a servant in the household of Jane Williams.⁵ He was (an unknown value) on 10 July 1908 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Harry (Bud) Johnson was born on 20 December 1905 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He married Gladys Vivian Reed, daughter of George W. Reed and Idella Blanche Hindman, on 18 June 1939 at Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Harry (Bud) Johnson died on 25 March 1994 at age 88. He was buried on 28 March 1994 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Harry (Bud) Johnson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84313362.
     He was photographed in side yard of the Johnson farm circa 1920 at Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He, 44, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 4 April 1950 at Georgetown Rd, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Also living in household were Vernon Barbour, age 17, listed as foster child born in Pennsylvania. and Gladys mother, Blanche Reed, 72 and widowed.⁴

     Emma Susanna Johnson was born on 10 July 1908 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Ross H Thompson, son of Will Thompson and Edna Brubaker, on 19 March 1931 at Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Emma Susanna Johnson died on 26 July 1994 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 86.² She was buried on 29 July 1994 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Emma Susanna Johnson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84313365.
     She and Ross H Thompson Ross raised Thomas Wright of Strasburg. Could be relative of Thomas Wright married to Bryson daughters. Ross & Emma also raised Joseph McCauley, brother of Donald McCauley.⁴ Emma Susanna Johnson was a witness when Harry (Bud) Johnson was photographed in side yard of the Johnson farm circa 1920 at Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of 19 March 1931,her married name was Thompson. Emma Susanna Johnson and Ross H Thompson appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; also 2 boarders listed in household; Robert Musselman & Miriam Hart.⁶ Emma Susanna Thompson was listed as a resident in Ross H Thompson and Emma Susanna Thompson's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Georgetown Rd, Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ She lived before 26 July 1994 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Donald K Mowrer was born in 1942 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^3,1 He married Ruth Ann Johnson, daughter of Harry (Bud) Johnson and Gladys Vivian Reed, on 25 June 1960 at Georgetown United Methodist Church, Bart, Pennsylvania. Donald K Mowrer died on 6 March 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Donald K. Mowrer, age 77, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was the husband of Ruth Ann Johnson Mowrer, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on June 25th. He was born in Paradise, son of the late Kenneth & Evelyn Stetler Mowrer. He was a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. In the past Don worked as a salesman for Liberty Homes of Leola and then served as Chief of Police for Bart Township for many years. He was still serving as a Constable. He enjoyed working at Cherry Crest Farm, taking care of the petting zoo. He graduated from Pequea Valley High School class of 1959. He was a life member of the Bart Township Fire Company, where in the past he served as Chief and in various other positions. He enjoyed listening to southern gospel and bluegrass music, traveling, camping, going to Dollywood, Pittsburgh Steelers and most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons: Darryl K. husband of Nicolette Segro Mowrer of Lancaster, Darren K. Mowrer of Paradise, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother Ronald L. husband of Pat Stauffer Mowrer of Paradise.

Funeral service will take place from the Shivery Funeral Home, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA, on Tuesday, March 12th at 11 a.m., with Pastor Linda Harnish officiating. Interment will take place in the Georgetown Methodist Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Shivery Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bart Twp. Fire Co., P.O. Box 72, Bart, PA 17503 or to the Georgetown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Bart, PA 17503. shiveryfuneralhome.com.¹ He was buried on 12 March 2019 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Private.¹ Donald K Mowrer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 197349478.
     He was listed as a resident in Kenneth R Mowrer and Evelyn M Mowrer's household in the census report on 5 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Donald K Mowrer was graduated in 1959 at Pequea Valley High School, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Murray was born on 11 July 1818 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Charlotte Conover, daughter of Isaiah Conover and Esther Kaiser. William Murray married Susannah Malinda Gregg, daughter of William Gregg and Grace Amelia Long, on 18 January 1866 at Leacock Presbyterian Church, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Married by Rev John Elliot.² William Murray married Susannah Malinda Bryson, daughter of William Gregg and Grace Amelia Long, on 15 February 1866 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Pension file has a avidavit from the minister who married them as to the date.^3,4 William Murray died on 2 July 1897 at at daughter's residence 650 Union Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 78.^5,6,1 He was buried on 6 July 1897 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Pennsylvania.^7,5 William Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 44549835 + family links.
     He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; William & Charlotte were listed with children John, 8; Mary 5; and Catherine 2.⁸ He and Charlotte Conover appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ William Murray witnessed the beginning of military service of Joseph Bryson on 27 September 1861 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Regiment 2, Co D Calvary which was part of 59th Regiment. The 59th Regiment (2nd Calvary) was recruited in fall of f1861, Enlistments began at Washington DC April 25, 1862. Engaged in battle at Rapidan June 1862 and stayed thru summer and fall 1862. They were winterquartered at Accotink, near Occoquan?.
Left winter quarters early april 1863, entered Gettysburg in June, spent summer and fall in Gettysburg and winter quartered in Warrenton 1863. 59th Regiment participated in the follow battles: Hawes Shop, Deep Bottom, Malvern Hill, Charles City crossroads, Reams Station, Wyatts Farm, Boydton Plank road, McDowell's Hill, Five Forks and was present at surrender at Appomatox.² William Murray William G Murray 59th Regiment (Sec Calvary) company D, Lancaster Co on Oct 12, 1861. at LMHS on 12 October 1861. He began military service on 16 December 1863 at Bealton, Fauquier, Virginia.¹⁰ He was ill with Battle of Fort Stevens William Murray lost the forefinger of his right hand after being Struck by minnie bullet.

After being delayed by the Battle of Monocacy, Maj. Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate forces advanced on Washington, D.C. The cavalry attacked Fort Stevens in the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 11 and July 12, 1864.[3] They were delayed stealing horses in Damascus, Maryland, and staying overnight near Rockville,[4] In response, Major General George Thomas ordered the District of Columbia Militia into the service of the Union army.[5]

On July 11th, Confederate sharpshooters successfully shot two of the fort's soldiers, but Union soldiers pushed the Confederate soldiers back to a point 300 yards (270 m) from the fort.[5] The Confederate Army used the house of a nearby resident, Francis Preston Blair, as a headquarters[6] and a make-shift hospital for their wounded.[5] The livestock of several nearby farmers was captured by the Confederate Army.[5] By the evening of July 11th, pedestrians lined nearby Seventh Street to watch the fighting.[5] Secretary of State William Seward watched from a carriage.[5]

The Union Army destroyed five nearby houses in order to prevent them being occupied by Confederate sharpshooters; the Union Army allowed the homeowners to remove their furniture before destroying the houses.[5] Despite this, Confederate sharpshooters occupied another home, of Mr. Lay, just west of the fort, and fired shots at Union soldiers from there.[7] Union soldiers responded by firing at the cupola of the house, which caused the Confederate sharpshooters to retreat from it.[5] The house was later burned to the ground.[7] Confederate sharpshooters also fired from Morrison's orchard nearby.[6]

Overnight July 12th, the Confederate soldiers retreated from the fort.[7] Confederate soldiers were seen crossing the Potomac River from Poolesville, Maryland, to Virginia.[8] They left behind 101 wounded soldiers, including 11 officers.[7] The total number of Confederate casualties was unknown; the number of Union soldiers killed, wounded, and missing was approximately fifty in number.[5] on 12 July 1864 at Fort Stevens, Washington DC.¹¹ He ended military service on 13 July 1865.¹⁰ He witnessed is listed in directory in Paradise Township, occupation laborer, home post office Kinzers. in 1869 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹² He was a laborer. Auditors report 'attached' shows that Susannah Bryson Murray stated that he started at Nickel Mines about 1870 or 1871 and that none of his children or her children were at home, however the 1870 census shows that Peter and Nancy, their own children did live with them at that time. in 1870 at Nickel Mines, Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He and Susannah Malinda Gregg appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹³ William Murray was Laborer circa 1880. He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Paradise Twp as 62 years old with wife and Milton and Ella.¹⁴ He witnessed , when spoken to about marrying a widow with a child he replied " that made no difference to him, that he intended to raise that child as his own, that he had promised his wife, befoe he married her, that as long as he had bread, she should have it" during court proceedings about the pension moneies for the 4 daughters of Susannah Bryson Murray, he stated. At this time William Murray was only making about $1.00 a day at the Nickel Mines.
     Also in this report was confirmation of William Murrays previous children, numbering seven, from his previous wife, the youngest about 5 years old. on 13 August 1881 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He Tombstone states "Pvt Co D 2nd Inf PA" on 6 July 1897. He Lanc News article 1958 on death of Martin Murray: Martin had uncle William Murray who had a finger shot off at Gettysburg during the Civil War. in 1958.

     James Milton Murray was born on 2 January 1867. He married Mary Susan Spiker on 16 April 1932.^1,2 James Milton Murray died on 31 December 1938 at 418 North Mary St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 71. Cause of death was broncho Pneumonia. Informant appears to be Mrs J M Murray.¹ He was buried on 3 January 1939 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ James Milton Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 97348510.
     He There is a Peter Murray Listed in 1870 Census, Paradise Twp with William Murray & Susan Bryson Murray. He In Uncle Joseph Lefeber obit Milton is living in Columbia, PA. He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; is listed as 13 years old on 1880 Census.³

     Nancy Ella Murray was born on 20 March 1869 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.
     She Listed on 1870 Paradise Twp Census with parents age 1 year. She info in bible of birth. She appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Paradise Twp at age 11.²

     Emma Lida Bryson was born on 19 August 1857 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She married Robert Williams, son of Thomas Williams and Jane Wills, on 4 March 1874. Emma Lida Bryson died on 28 June 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 82. Cause of death was Cerebral hemorrage.³ She was buried on 1 July 1940 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^4,3 Emma Lida Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84356727.
     She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She William Hamilton appointed guardian 18 Apr 1866. As of 4 March 1874,her married name was Williams. She and Robert Williams appeared on the census of 1880 at Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; as 24 years old and 23 years old respectively. Robert's birthplace listed as England as well as his parents.⁶ Emma Lida Bryson and Robert Williams appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Emma Lida Williams was a witness when Thomas Williams was 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.⁸ Emma Lida Bryson lived on 12 January 1913 at Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ She and Robert Williams appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Emma Lida Bryson appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹

     Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson was born on 12 August 1859. She married Nathaniel Clark, son of Nathaniel Clark and Margaret Berkyhieser, on 19 April 1877. Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson died on 12 November 1914 at 343 East Ross, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 55.^1,2 She was buried on 16 November 1914 at Calvary Monument Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 14907484.
     She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Paradise Township, Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She appointed William Hamilton as guardian of Maggie on 18 April 1866 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She[ M] on 18 November 1867; received the first money from James Black, Esq from which all fees up to that time were deducted-amounting to $312.10 with the one fourth of this we charge the accountant of $78.02 and interest for 11 years, 10 mon and 4 days of $55.40.⁵ She should have received next payment of $12.00 on 4 December 1867.⁶ She should have received next payment of $12.00 and should have received quarterly payments of 12.00 during year. on 4 March 1868.⁵ She and Nathaniel Clark was witness to Joseph Bryson's papers. Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson received an increased amount of pension of .29 from date of her sister Grace's birthday and having reached age of 16 when Grace's pension stopped. Her regular penion will be $14 per quarter, which she should have received Jun, Sept, & Dec. of 1869 on 4 March 1869.⁵ She was should have received $14.00 per quarter for 1870. on 4 March 1870.⁵ She was should have received $14.00 per quarter for 1871 plus increase after July 18 1871 when sister, Susan became 16 years of age. after that time Margaret's pension should have been 18.00 per quarter. on 4 March 1871 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She was should have received $18.00 per quarter for year 1872. on 4 March 1872 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She should have received $18.00 per quarter for year 1873 until August 19 when her sister Emma became 16 and was taken off pension. After that Margaret should have received $30.00 each quarter. on 4 March 1873.⁵ She was should have received $30.00 per quarter for year 1874 on 4 March 1874 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She should have received $30.00 per quarter for year 1875 up until her 16th birthday on Aug 12. She should have received her last pension of $22.66 at that time. Total amount that should have been paid to her includiing interest because it was not paid on time was $994.79. Total bills presented as paid for Margaret totaled $420.45 including things like boarding to her step father, shoes many times, clothing, money paid to her mother, lawyer fees, account fees, and 'necessaries', a Dr Martin medical bill of $3.75, many store bills for W. S Ferree dry goods, A. L. Witmer dry goods, H. Rutter store goods. Interest was added to all this items. Her total still owed to her was $574.34. on 4 March 1875.⁵ She lived in the House after her marriage to Nathaniel Clark that was supposed to be Susannah & Joseph Bryson home. after 1877. As of 19 April 1877,her married name was Clark.
"The Auditor erred in not finding the fact from the testimony that the accountant was quilty of supreme negligence by not sending his ward to the School for Soldiers Orphans provided by the state, which was located part of the time at the home of the ward in the Village of Paradise, and subsequently in the Borough of Mount Joy in Lancaster County and in allowing the accountant fee the alleged expenditures for maintenance and clothing. the auditor erred in not charging the costs of audit to the accountant. Signed, H. Brubaker, att

for Margaret E. Clark, the ward
on 19 May 1880 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She and Nathaniel Clark appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Paradise Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson witnessed was subject of another Auditor report, this time a 'Opinion of the Court' on her file of pension exeptions. Also noted in this document was the point of sending her to Soldiers Orphans school. Of that point the Guardian states " I made an endeavour to send them to the Soldiers Orphans school. I asked the Mother to help send them. I asked Dr Martin to talk to them about it. I told the Mother that they ought to go. She said yes. The School moved to Mount Joy from Paradise in a short time. The reason I did not take them to Mount Joy is because I would not tie and haul them there. I thought I did everything I coud do, to get them, except, to tie them and haul them there."      That testimony has not been contradicted at all, as we have been able to discover. on 13 August 1881.⁸ She witnessed that an audit was done on William Hamilton's guardianship records and it was found that monies owed to Margaret were never paid to her.
'To the extent herein stated, we sustain exeption '9' and no further. In accordance with the rate applied by the auditor, we will add interest on said sums up to Sept 22, 1880, the day of filing first exceptions to wit;
To Balance as per auditors report 574.34
Deduct from that, amount of costs which is ordered to be paid by accountant out of the funds of the estate-$86.52, leaving a balance of $487.82, less interest of $18.50 leaving balance due Margaret of $469.32.
Costs included Clerk of Orphans Court fee-$8.00, Use of Library Room-$5.00, Susan Murray 4 days mileage 64 miles @.06- 7.84; William Murray, $7.84, Grace Murray, 32 miles $3.92, Nathaniel Clark, $3.92; plus auditors fee of $50.00

To the Hon Judges of the Orphans Court for the County of Lancaster.
     The undersigned Auditor to whom has been recommitted the Auditors Report in the estate of Joseph Bryson decd to remodel in accordance with the opinion of the Court delivered and filed August 13, 1881 understands that to obey the directions contained in said opinion it will be his duty to remodel the said report as follows:
     1st: the Guardian must be allowed one years time after receiving the money to reinvest it; except the two last years when interest must be charged after the accumulation of six months interest.
     2nd; The Accountant must have credit for the portion of money and orders delivered to the mother for the child during the two and one half years after the accountant became guardian and during which time this ward, Margaret, was residing with the Mother. The Mother was married to Wm Murray Feby 15, 1866 and from Feby 16th, 1866 the pension was drawn by the Guardian for the choldren and from that time on the ward remained at home about two and one half years. From Feby 16, 1866 to Aug 16 1869 Margaret will be charged with her prtion of all moneys and orders received in addition to the items charged by your auditor in his re-statement of the guardians account except where it would be a duplication of them.
     3rd; The Guardian must have credit for the item of thirty($30.00) dollars of date of Jun 21, 1874 which he says he gve to Margaret in the presence of her mother.
     4th; The item of twenty-one dollars and 5 cents will be allowed as Margaret's share of the expense of collection the pension. After the settlement with Mr Black as appears by paper marked DPRJ No. 2, the guardian continued to pay Mr Black $3.00 every half year for collecting the pension. This testimony escaped the attention of your auditor in drawing up his report. on 28 November 1881 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She and Nathaniel Clark appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁹ Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson and Nathaniel Clark appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Sadsbury Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹⁰ Margaret Evaline (Maggie) Bryson lived on 12 January 1913 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹¹

     Clarih? Levena Bryson was born on 1 December 1861. She died on 11 August 1862.

     Anna Murray was born in March 1869.¹ She married Thomas E Wright, son of Thomas Wright and Martha Nickelson, circa 1889.²
     As of after June 1885,her married name was Wright. Anna Murray and Thomas E Wright appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Sadsbury Township, Christiana, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Anna Murray lived on 12 January 1913 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ She In Uncle Joseph Lefeber obit in Stasburg News, Anna is listed as wife of Thomas Wright and living in Christiana Aug 9 1913 on 9 August 1913.

     Jesse Bryson was born on 26 November 1796. He married Margaret Myers between 1822 and 1824.² Jesse Bryson died on 11 November 1851 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 54. William Bryson biography states Jesse Bryson called away 1854 when 52 years old.³ He was buried on 14 November 1851 at tombstone inscription and in Bible -Geogetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Pennsylvania; Tombstone is very ornate compared to others in this cemetery. Located at south east corner of cemetery, along side building. Since Jesse was a stonemason, it is believed to be made by him.
     He was was a stonemason.¹ As of before 1850, Jesse Bryson was also known as Brison Name is spelled Brison on 1850 Fed Census.

     Margaret Myers was born on 1 May 1791; Pennsylvania & New Jersey, Church and Town Records 1708-1985 state her birth date was May 4, 1794.² She married Jesse Bryson, son of John Bryson, between 1822 and 1824.³ Margaret Myers died on 14 December 1844 at age 53.⁴ She was buried on 17 December 1844 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Margaret Myers Find-a-Grave.com ID # 25936045.
     As of between 1822 and 1824,her married name was Bryson. As of 2 June 1906, Margaret Myers was also known as Margaret Overley.⁵

     Thomas Williams was buried in 1875 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He died in 1875.² He was born in 1875.

     Hannah Williams was born in 1882. She was buried in 1887 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She died in 1887.²
     She was ill with Whooping Cough before 1887.

     Robert Williams was born in 1888. He died in 1905.¹ He was buried in 1905 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He was ill with Thrown out of Sleigh in 1905.

     Joseph Bryson Armer was born on 9 September 1868 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Emma Elizabeth McCoy, daughter of Franklin E McCoy and Susan Kilhefner, on 4 April 1893 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Joseph Bryson Armer died on 3 February 1930 at Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 61. Cause of death was Hypertrophy of the heart.¹ He was buried on 7 February 1930 at Upper Octoraro Cemetery, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.¹ Joseph Bryson Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 39758842.
     He appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 at Kinzers, Paradise Twp, Lancaster.³ He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster.⁴ He was a horse shoer on 22 February 1906 at Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania.⁵ He lived on 7 July 1927 at Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Grace B Armer was born on 4 April 1883. She died on 23 February 1889 at age 5. She was buried on 26 February 1889 at Nickel Mines Episcopal Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Grace B Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 22029507.
     A note I copied at St James church on April 26, 1989 states Entries for Grace Episcopal Church at Nickel Mines are entered in Book 3-8172, vol 4. These volumes have been copied and are currently found at Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA. Grace Episcopal is the original name of this church and cemetery.
A second note states records from Gap Mining Company are in the recorders office of the Lancaster Co Court house. 8-5-72 A date of July 26, 1857 is with this note.
on 26 April 1989 at Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery.²

     William M Armer was born on 24 November 1885 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Dorothy Trego, daughter of Martin Trego and Margaret Trout, on 6 June 1912. William M Armer died on 12 October 1918 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 32. Cause of death was Pneumonia.^2,1 He was buried on 15 October 1918 at Zion Luthern, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He was a moulder before 12 October 1918 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹