Updates and Corrections
Volume 1
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this book, errors will sometimes occur, especially in data obtained through interviews which, for privacy reasons, could not be confirmed through birth and census records. Also, since research into the family history is an ongoing project, new data is discovered, and new contacts are made regularly. The following information is compiled in order to keep your copy of the family history current, and to provide the most accurate information possible.
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Brownmiller
Daniel, a farmer and a tailor
Born Sept. 9, 1805 in Lehigh Township, Northampton Co., PA
Died Aug. 5, 1878 in Prospect, Ohio
Buried in Prospect Cemetery
Married (Lutheran)
Maria Eva (Mary) Stoyer
Born about 1809 near Dunkel’s Church
Died before 1870
Children (baptized in Egypt Reformed Church in Lehigh Co., PA):
1) Emanuel, born Oct. 28, 1829 in Greenwich Twp., Berks Co., PA
2) Joseph S., born Dec. 9, 1831 near Lenhartsville, Berks Co., PA
Miloweina, born Apr. 5, 1834 in PA, died Aug. 28, 1837 in PA, buried in Dunkel’s Church Cemetery in the family plot of the Steiger family
3) Christianna, born 1837
4) Amelia, born 1839/1840
Samuel, born 1843/1844, died aged 14 years
5) Isabella, born Aug. 30, 1848 in PA
6) Henry Stoyer, born July 7, 1854 near Kutztown, Northampton Co., PA
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Joseph S., a carpenter and cabinetmaker, sometimes employed at a saw mill in Luzerne Co., PA; a Democrat
Born Dec. 9, 1831 in Lenhartsville, PA
Died June 13, 1896 at his home in Shoemakersville, PA
Married, first, in 1854
Susanna Schepp Madeira (Madiera, Madery) daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Schepp
Born Oct. 15, 1829 in PA
Died Apr. 3, 1887 in Windsor, Berks Co., PA
Married second, probably on Jan. 1, 1889
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Fister, a widow, whose parents were born in PA
Born in Apr. of 1837 in PA
Children (first marriage only):
a) Charles Madiera, born Nov. 19, 1854 in Shoemakersville, PA Joseph S. Brownmiller
Leonora (Nora), born 1856, died 1856
b) Sarah Ann, born in June of 1860 in PA
c) John W., born in Jan. of 1869 in PA
d) Bella S., born about 1885
Susanna Schepp Madiera
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Christianna (Christiana, Christine)
Born in 1837
Died after 1875
Married
Jacob Fahringer (Forringer)
Children:
Joseph E., born July of 1868?
Christianna Brownmiller
Fahringer
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Frank Mathias, born Aug. 23, 1902, died Mar. 5, 1909
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Elizabeth
Born about 1850-1855 in Pennsylvania
Married July 25, 1871
Frank L. Smith
Born Feb. 15, 1845 in Karlsruhe, Germany
Died Feb. 20, 1902 in Mt. Victory, Ohio
Children:
Ferdinand L., born May 16, 1872, died Aug. 17, 1872
Frederick, born about 1873 in Ohio
May M. (Mary), born about 1875 in Ohio
William, born about 1877 in Ohio
Laura, born about 1879 in Ohio
Georgie
Gertie
Lonn
Charles H.
Eva
Frances
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Flora (Florence, Florinda)
Born July 9, 1858 in PA
Married Apr. 27 or 19, 1880 in Marion Co., OH
John A. Gibson
Born in May of 1854 in Canada
Flora Brownmiller Flora Brownmiller
with cousin Charles M.
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Sarah Ann
Born in June of 1860
Died in 1948
Married Jan. 1, 1884
Joel K. Weidman
Born Apr. 20, 1852
Children:
Foster Brown, born Dec. 22, 1889
Warren Miller, born Sept. 2, 1891
Rhea Edna, born Oct. 16, 1892
Carl Wendell, born Morch 25, 1897
Lynn Walter, born Apr. 5, 1899 Sarah Ann Brownmiller
Ivan Benjamin, born May 5, 1904 Weidman
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John W., a railroad employee
Born in Jan. of 1869 in PA
Died in 1945
Married first, in 1891
Lulla Florence (Lulu) Walker
Born Feb. 23, 1871 in PA
Died Sept. 22, 1909 in Philadelphia, PA
Married, second,
Hannah Davis
Born about 1889 in PA
Child (first marriage):
Joseph Raymond, born Apr. 30, 1892
John W. Brownmiller
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Charles Madiera, a carpenter and a wood, tobacco and cigarette merchant in Shoemakersville
Born Nov. 19, 1854 in Shoemakersville, Berks Co., PA
Died May 7, 1922 in Shoemakersville
Married in 1894 in Berks Co., PA
Anna Louise Warmkessel, daughter of Thomas and Mary nee Merkel or Morkel
Born June 19, 1868 in Maxatawny Township, Pa
Died Nov. 26, 1959
Children:
1) Charles Clare, born Apr. 4, 1897 in Shoemakersville, Berks Co., PA
2) Arlan Joseph, born Jan. 22, 1899 in Shoemakersville Charles Madiera
3) Dr. Lorrin Thomas, born Feb. 11, 1902 in Shoemakersville Brownmiller
4) Mary Ann Susanna, born Dec. 22, 1903 in Berks Co., PA
1900 Federal Census, Perry, Berks Co., PA: Brownmiller Charles M born Nov. 1854, Anna L born June1868, Charles C born Apr 1897, Arlan J born Feb 1899
1910 Federal Census, Perry, Berks Co., PA: Brownmiller, Charles M 55, Anna L 42, Charles C 13, Arlan J 11, Lorrin T 8, Mary A 1/2
1920 Federal Census, Perry, Berks Co., PA: Brownmiller, Charles M 65, Anna L 51, Arlan J 20, Lorrin T 17, Mary A
Anna Louise
Warmkessel
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Davids
John T.
Born Apr. 24, 1929, died Jan. 10, 2010
Married, first
Dorothy M., who died Sept. 5, 1988
Married, second,
Thelma “June” Kitzmiller
No children
From the Sentinel News:
John T. Davids
John T. Davids, 80, of Carlisle died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Carlisle John T. Davids
Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1929, in Llanerch and was a son of the late Judson N. and Edith A. (Brownmiller) Davids.
John retired in 1988 from the former Carlisle Hospital, where he worked in the maintenance department.
He was a longtime member of First United Church of Christ in Carlisle, a member of AARP and the AMORA Club. He also enjoyed traveling.
John was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy M. Davids, who died on Sept. 5, 1988; a brother, Gerald R. Davids; and a sister, Joyce D. Richardson.
John is survived by his wife, Thelma “June” (Kitzmiller) Davids; a sister, Jean D. Strahan of Silver Spring, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. Lynn R. Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials contributions may be made to First United Church of Christ, 30 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
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Brownmiller
Arlan Joseph
Born Jan. 22, 1899 in Berks Co., PA
Died Mar.6, 1995 in Glenshaw, PA
Married late in life
Gisela Weber, widow of Heinz Zaun
Born about 1930
Died Feb. 7, 2009
Arlan Joseph
Brownmiller
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Lorrin Thomas
Born Feb. 11, 1902
Died Dec. 18, 1990
Never married, no children
Lorrin Thomas
Brownmiller
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Mary Ann Susanna
Born Dec. 22, 1903 in Berks Co., PA
Died Feb. 14, 2004 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
Never married, no children
Mary Ann Susanna
Brownmiller
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Grace Ella
Born July 8, 1915 in Cherokee, IA
Died Sept. 30, 2010 in Emmettsburg, IA
Married Dec. 8, 1936 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA
Jesse Daniel Rausch
Born July 16, 1913 in Mendota, IL
Died Feb. 22, 1992 in Spencer, Clay Co., IA
Child:
Raymond Paul, born Aug. 23, 1937, married Aug. 3, 1958 in Aurelia, Cherokee Co., IA Patricia Joyce Kirby, who was born March 8, 1938 in Hepburn, Aurelia Co., IA. She is the daughter of daughter of Floyd and Wayve nee Denny. Paul and Pat are the parents of: Brenda Lee, born June 24, 1959 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA, married Nov. 16, 1979 Thomas Irwin who
was born Oct. 17, 1953, and had children:
Jessica Marie, born June 13, 1985 in Beaverton, OR, Donald Thomas, born Aug. 13, 1987 in Beaverton, OR, and Samuel Paul, born Jan. 23, 1995 in St. Louis, MO; and Todd Allen, born Apr. 17, 1961 in Cherokee Co., IA, married Oct. 16, 1993 in Exiria, IA Michelle Peterson who was born Aug. 12, 1966, and they had a son, Joshua Paul, born Nov. 10, 1995 in Sheldon, IA. Paul and Pat are family history researchers who have contributed to the information contained in this book.
Thomas and Michelle Rausch Todd and Brenda Irwin
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Sherry
Zello C.
Born May 20, 1931
Died June 23, 2010 in Bethlehem, PA
Married
Catherine H. Nowles
Died bef. 2010
Children:
Joel
Maureen, died bef. 2010
Zello C. Sherry
Zello C. Sherry, 79, of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, June 23, in the St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Catherine H. (Nowles) Sherry.
He was the owner and operator of the former Sherry Coal Service and the former Sherry Landscaping, both of Tamaqua.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Claude and Margaret (Brownmiller) Sherry.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua.
Sherry was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are a son Joel of Tamaqua; a grandson, Benjamin Sherry of New Ringgold; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter Maureen; and two sisters, Mary Sinn and Janet Kamant.
Service: Funeral service to be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., Lehighton.
From Funeral Digest
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Holliday
Alfred
Born Aug. 2, 1931
Died Nov. 14, 2010
Married about 1954
Jane Ann
Children:
Beth, who married Arthur Young and had children Arthur Young, III, Benjamin, Andrew, and Samuel
Deborah, who married David Taber and had children Eric, Hanna and Andrew
Alfred W., who married Marie
Brian, who married Gemma
Age 79 of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Sun., Nov. 14, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Summit Hill, PA, Al was the son of the late Alfred J. and Viola (Brownmiller) Holliday. Al graduated from Summit Hill High School in 1949, where he excelled at football and track. In honor of his accomplishments, in 2005 he was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of Carbon County Pennsylvania.
Alfred served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard and is a Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Imperial Chemical Industries, (ICI Americas) after 41 years of service, where he worked as an industrial pipefitter.
He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed attending University of Delaware, and Saint Elizabeth High School athletic events. He was also a dedicated supporter of his children's and grandchildren's sports and extra-curricular activities.
He is survived by Jane, his wife of 56 years; his children, Beth Young, and her husband, Arthur, of Newark, DE, Deborah Taber, and her husband, David, of Ottsville, PA, Alfred W. Holliday and his wife, Marie, of Newark, DE, and Brian Holliday and his wife, Gemma, of San Jose, CA, his grandchildren Arthur Young III, Benjamin Young, Andrew Young, Samuel Young, Eric Taber, Hanna Taber, Andrew Taber, Meghan Holliday, Kristen Holliday, A.J. Holliday and Zairah Cuaresma. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Aaron, Robert, and William Holliday.
A viewing will be held on Thurs., Nov. 18, at 11:30 am, followed by a memorial service at 1 pm, at Zion Lutheran Church, Lancaster Ave. and Bancroft Pkwy, Wilmington, DE. Burial will take place at the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE, on Fri., Nov. 19, at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Alfred's memory to Zion Lutheran Church, 2101 Lancaster Ave., Wilm., DE 19805.
Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home
Published in the News Journal, Nov. 17-18, 2010
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Brownmiller Margaret Carolyn, a hair stylist and masseuse Born Mar. 3, 1940
Died Dec. 24, 2010 in Sioux City, IA Married first, on June 14, 1958 Richard M. Scott, son of Dale W. Married second, on Sept. 14, 1974
Douglas N. Gaul of Sioux City, IA
Born June 2, 1934 in Alton, IA Margaret Caroline
Died July 1, 2009 in Sioux City, IA Gaul
Children, first marriage only:
Tammi
Irena, who married William Markey
Alan, who is engaged to Tammy Palmer
New data from the obituaries of Douglas N. Gaul , Sioux City Journal, July 6, 2009 and Margaret C. Gaul , at www. christysmith.com
Douglas N. Gaul
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Brownmiller
Linn Joseph
Married
Ann Sullivan
Children:
Vitya, born about 2001
Adopted Oct. 19, 2009:
Benjamin John, born Dec. 11, 2004
Cora Yvonne, born Feb. 24, 2007
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Harold Earl
Born Dec. 1, 1940
Died July of 1981
Married Dec. 11, 1965
Elaine Collver, daughter of Richard Collver
Born Nov. 4, 1944
No children
New information from the obituary of Joyce Frank Collver, Chilliwack (British Columbia) Progress, Aug. 26, 2002
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James Mark
James Mark Brownmiller
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(Information from Linda Brownmiller Johnson)
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Merrissa Jean Marie
Born Feb. 1, 1987
Children:
Jason Thomas, born Sept. 20, 2003, given up for adoption
Kursten Jean Marie Pradue, born Sept. 24, 2007, living with her maternal grandmother
Anastayzia Marie Loneman, daughter of Merrissa Brownmiller and Ricky Joe Loneman died in infancy Nov. 13, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK, buried in Concho Cemetery, Concho, OK
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Braumiller
Allen Spooner
Born Feb. 1, 1937 in Bowie, TX
Died Jan. 29, 2010 in Ocean Spring, MS
Mr. Allen S. Braumiller, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, January 29, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
On this day a light went out and the world will be a little darker and colder. That light was Allen Spooner Braumiller, born on February 1, 1934, to Jennie and Jack Braumiller in Texarkana, TX. From the beginning of his life, Allen brought sunshine and smiles to everybody around him. His humor was legend and his integrity was endless and everyone was drawn to that. He was good at making everyone he met feel special, a true gift!
Allen moved to Gulfport with his parents at age one and grew up there. He was a graduate of Gulfport High and of Ole Miss. He attended the University of Illinois where he earned a masters degree in geology. He was an exploration geologist for Exxon for 12 years and then went to work for Helmerich & Payne, an independent oil company where he was vice president of exploration until his retirement. He then opened his own company, Braumiller & Braumiller, Inc., where he kept active until his death from complications of pneumonia.
Although you would never know it because of his humility, Allen garnered many honors in his lifetime, a few being named to Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World and a Certificate of Appreciation from the War College for participating in the National Security Seminar in 1989 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was highly regarded in the oil industry and belonged to several societies. To his friends and family, he was a true scholar, an intellectual, a poet, a comic, a romantic, an entrepreneur and the consummate diplomat!
Allen married Patsy McCoy in Oxford, Mississippi in 1955 and they had 54 years of a happy and fulfilling marriage. They had four children; Allen Braumiller, Jr., Dana Nance, Adrienne Braumiller and Colin Braumiller. His children considered him a wonderful role model and the kindest, most loving of fathers. Survivors include 10 grandchildren: Amber Wishart, Nick Braumiller, Suzanne Braumiller, Allen Braumiller III, Christy Braumiller, Tara Braumiller, Ean Sierra, Taylor Nance, Emily Nance and Ana La Rock. He had two great grandchildren: Lando Quan and Lily Quan. He is also survived by two special nieces whom he loved very much, Sue Braumiller and Leslie Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennie and Jack Braumiller and beloved grandparents, Allen and Hattie Spooner.
While this is a very sad occasion for us who loved Allen, he would not want us to mourn. He's in his eternal life, and our loss is heaven's gain.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs is in charge of arrangements.
The Sun Herald, Jan. 31, 2010