Updates and Corrections

Updates and Corrections

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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Brownmiller

Lorrin Thomas

Born Feb. 11, 1902

Died Dec. 18, 1990

Never married, no children

Lorrin Thomas

Brownmiller

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Brownmiller

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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Brownmiller

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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Brownmiller

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