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14. Louisa M. Krause, 1875-81, daughter of Henry Krause, died of diph- theria.
15. Grace J. Fahs, 1880-81, daughter of James Fahs.
16. Lillie J. Meyers, 1881-83, daughter of John Meyers.
17. Amelia Wilhelmina Lichtenthaler, m.n. Sautter, 1803-85. Her parents were missionaries and she was born at Gracehill, Antigua. She was educated and taught in the Bethlehem Seminary. In 1823 she married the Rev. David Lichtenthaler, who died in 1826, in Barba- does, W. I. Returning to Bethlehem she reentered the Young Ladies' Seminary as a teacher, and later moved into the Widows' House.
18. Lucy Ann Weber, (Weaver), m. n. Christ, 1814-86, born at Emaus. Her husband, Thomas Weber, having died in 1844, she removed to Bethlehem. She was afflicted with deafness, but was of a cheerful dis- position.
19. Amanda Brusie, m. n. Messinger, 1865-86, born in Forks Township, wife of Ford Brusie.
20. Eliza Thomas, m. n. Koob (Cope), 1811-86, widow of Israel Thomas, who died in 1843. She came to Bethlemem to live with her daughter, who had married Julius Schrader, and after her death took care of the children.
21. Mary Elizabeth Bien, m.n. Hedrich, 1818-86, from Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. She was married three times. Her first husband, Caspar Glitzsch, died in 1854; the second was Henry Buyer of Reading, and the third J. G. Bien, who departed this life in 1882. She was a mem- ber of the South Bethlehem church.
22. Mary Agnes Jones, m.n. Willey, 1820-86, born at Gracehill, Ireland, a daughter of the Rev. Joseph Willey. In 1848 she married Dr. Mau-
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rice Jones, who attended the Moravian Synod of that year, and came with him to America.
23. Martha Augusta Luckenbach, 1861-86, daughter of Thomas Lucken- bach, a faithful Sunday-school teacher.
" Angels of life and death alike are His, Without His leave they pass no threshold o'er, Who then would wish or dare, believing this, Against His messengers to shut the door?"
24. Franey (Verona) Wolf, m.n. Frankenfield, 1837-87, born at Applebachs- ville, Bucks Co. In 1858 she married Joseph Wolf.
25. Marianne Ernestine Benade, 1807-87, the older of two daughters of Bishop Andrew Benade who, having last served as President of the Provincial Board of Elders, retired in 1849. She taught in several Moravian schools. In 1859 she took up her residence in the Widows' House and gradually became helpless from rheumatism. She was attended by her sister.
26. Esther Lange, m. n. Wittman, 1809-88, born in Upper Saucon, Lehigh Co. Her first husband, Isaac Freeman, having died in 1857, she married the widower Christian Lange, who departed this life in 1866.
27. Pauline Henrietta Chamberlain, m. n. Luch, 1811-88, relict `of Wm. Y. Chamberlain who died 1843. For a number of years she served as Matron of Nazareth Hall and, in the same capacity, for 15 years at Linden Hall, Lititz.
28. Louisa Elizabeth Herman, m. n. Heller, 1842-88, born at Schoeneck. In 1858 she became the wife of Peter Herman and moved to Bethle- hem in 1881.
29. Julia Ann Witmeyer, m. n. Maier, 1805-90, from Bushkill, Northamp- ton Co. Her husband, John George Witmeyer, died in 1868, and she spent 22 years in widowhood, living in a little stone house on Rubel's Alley, near the site of the first house.
30. Belinda Keller, m. n. Sigley, 1834-90. She united with the Church in 1884.
31. Susan Townsend, m,n. Leibert, 1819-91, born at Upper Milford, Lehigh Co. In 1846 she married W. Henry Townsend of Emaus, who died in 1871.
32. Maria Huettig, m. n. Klotke, 1821-92, born at Croste, near Bautzen, Saxony. In 1851 she married John Huettig and emigrated with him to America.
33. Anna Schaefer, m. n. Luckenbach, 1811-93. In 1842 she was united in marriage with Solomon Schaefer of Nazareth, and resided at Naza- reth until twelve years before her death. Her son Eugene at one time was principal of the Moravian Parochial School.
34. Juliana S. Bealer, m. n. Rauch, 1815-94, daughter of J. Fred. Rauch. She was married to Amos Bealer, who died in 1870.
"There shall be no night there."
35. Caroline Hottel, m. n. Barndt, 1811-95, born in Saucon Township. In
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. 1846 she became the wife of Michael Hottel and, in 1879, joined with him the Moravian Church.
36. Vacant.
37. Reuben William Clewell, 1819-95, a cabinet maker by trade. After marrying Jos. Smith, of Easton, he removed to Bridgeboro, N. J., but returned to Bethlehem in 1881. The following year he was severely injured by an explosion at the works of the Bethlehem Iron Co.
38. George Francis Oerter, 1869-93, youngest son of the Rev. Albert Oerter. He was a clever draughtsman, but very diffident. Through illness he became melancholy.
39. John Louis Eysenbach, 1819-93, born at Eberstadt, in Hesse-Darm- stadt, Germany, He emigrated to America in 1850 with his wife, Kath. Kron. During the war, in 1863, he became a nurse in the Hospital in Philadelphia. For this work he received ordination as a Deacon and for a short time served as chaplain. After the war he worked at his trade, but continued to take an active interest in the promotion of spiritual life.
40. Elwood Dayton Cortelyou, 1874-92, son of William L. Cortelyou, born at Stroudsburg, Pa.
41. Harvey William Clewell, 1889-91, son of Leander Clewell, residing at Reading.
42. George Wilhelm, 1887-89, son of George M. Wilhelm. " How many hopes lie buried here."
43. Robert J. Fahs, 1887, son of James Fahs.
. 44. Paul A. Wilhelm, 1887, son of George Wilhelm.
45. Albert Ernest Neuman, 1885, son of Julius Neuman of South Bethle- hem.
46. Walter Forest Mack, 1883-84, son of John Mack.
47. Elmer S. Clewell, 1882-83, son of Leander Clewell, died at Reading.
48. Harvey J. Beidleman, 1882.
49. Walter H. Bryant, 1881.
50. John A. and Edwin S. Mack, 1880-81, twin sons of John Mack.
ROW VI. - CHILDREN, WOMEN-MEN.
I. Lilly E. Fradeneck, 1869-70, daughter of Emilius Fradeneck.
2. Stadiger's still-born, 1871.
3. Olivia M. Benner, 1871, daughter of Edwin Benner.
4. Anna S. Engle, (Engel), 1871-72, daughter of F. J. Engle.
5. Gertrude Kluge, 1873.
6. Gerlach's infant, 1874.
7. Clara S. Schaefer, 1874-75, daughter of Wilson Schaefer.
8. S. I. Deremer, 1876.
9. Flora O. Smith, 1875-77, daughter of Adam Smith.
IO. Katharine E. Koch, 1878, daughter of Adam Koch.
II. Anna L. Freudenberger, 1876-79, daughter of Andrew Freudenberger.
12. Anna L. Bray, 1876-80 daughter of Henry Bray.
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13. Lillie J. Wolf, 1875-80, daughter of Joseph Wolf.
14. Mary J. Mack, 1874-80, daughter of John, died of pneumonia.
15. Sarah E. Clewell, 1881, daughter of Leander Clewell.
16. Emma C. Neuman, 1880-83.
17. Mary Anstaett, née Benner, 1831-85, born in Lower Saucon. In 1869 she was married to Michael Anstaett, who died in 1880. She was a member of the church in South Bethlehem.
18. Mary Sigley, m. n. Stuber, 1809-86, born at Salzburg, Lehigh Co. Her husband, John Sigley, died in 1854. She lived at Bethlehem until 6 years before her death, when she removed with her son-in-law A. S. Kreiter, to Sharpsburg, Pa.
19. Sophia Catharine Heine, m. n. Hesse, 1801-86, born at Untertriebe, Saxony ; was married to John C. Heine in 1829. Coming to America in 1840, they first settled in Wayne Co., Pa., but soon removed to Bethlehem. Her husband died in 1858.
20. Susan Groner, 1859-86. She was born in Butler Valley, Luzerne Co., and was adopted by Chas. Sigley. In 1885 she married Oscar Groner of Bethlehem.
21. Henrietta Fradeneck, m. n. Cassler, 1810-86. She was confirmed at Nazareth, and after marrying Gilbert V. Fradeneck, in 1834, con- tinued to live at Nazareth for 16 years. Her husband died in 1864. She was very industrious and energetic.
22. Emma Louisa Schaefer, 1854-86, born at Pleasant Valley. In 1882 she removed to Easton to live with her brother, being crippled with rheumatism.
23. Caroline Henrietta Brunner, 1856-86, daughter of Henry Brunner of Nazareth ; confirmed at Bethlehem. Since 1884 she held a position in a Philadelphia factory and was killed by an explosion of dust.
24. Mary Sophia Oerter, m.n. Lichtenthaler, 1809-87. In 1835 she became the wife of the Rev. Lawrence F. Oerter. She served with him in the mission on Barbadoes and St. Kitts, and later in some churches in the States, as also on the Island of Jamaica. Two sons, Albert and Edmund, entered the ministry.
25. Elizabeth Heck, m.n. Becker, 1811-87, from Heinsbach, Bavaria. She came to this country, in 1834, with her husband, William Heck. In consequence of the death of a child, her mind suffered such a shock that she was taken to the county Hospital near Nazareth, where she spent the last 27 years of her life.
26. Josephine Clewell, m. n. Smith, 1824-88, born at Wipperny, N. J. In 1823 she married Reuben Clewell at Easton.
27. Elizabeth Hufschmidt, (Huffsmith), m. n. Schupp, 1845-88, from Plea- sant Valley, Monroe Co. She was the wife of Jeremiah Hufschmidt, and joined the church in 1883.
28. Mary McCarty, m.n. Overbeck, 1801-88, born in Springfield Township, Bucks Co. Her husband, Andrew E. McCarty, kept the Anchor Hotel in West Bethlehem. After his death in 1863 she was con- firmed. She attained the age of 87 years.
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29. Joanna Caroline Rice, m. n. Paulus, 1801-90, eldest and last surviving of the six daughters of Chr. G. Paulus. In 1826 she married John Rice and lived with him for forty-two years. After his death, in 1868, she moved into the Bell house. She was in good health almost to the last, attaining the age of 89 years.
30. Sarah Ann Hesse, m. n. Yost, 1841-90, born at Friedensville, Lehigh Co. In 1860 she married Anton Hesse and united with the church in 1866.
" Die Liebe höret nimmer auf."
31. Mary Hortense Yost, m. n. Peifer, 1836-91, born at Bethlehem, second wife of Samuel Yost, to whom she was married in 1875.
32. Mary Ann Ruedeman, 1825-92. Her parents who came from Switzer- land died while she was yet a child. She was adopted into the family of the Rev. Lewis D. de Schweinitz, and later lived in the Sisters' House. She "went about doing good," ministering to the sick and bereaved.
33. Elizabeth Siegfried, m. n. Burns, 1832-93, born at Pottsville, Pa. Be- ing left an orphan, when quite young, she lived in different families, until, in 1851, she was married to Reuben Siegfried, an employe of J. Lewis Doster. For many years afterwards she was an efficient and popular nurse.
34. Lydia Jarret, m.n. Jones, 1803-94, born on the Jones farm, east of Beth- lehem. After the death of her husband, Solomon Jarret, she re- moved to Bethlehem and, having united with the Moravian Church, in 1849, she ever remained a loyal and devoted member, particularly also in her attendance at divine worship.
35. Louisa Gerlach, m. n. Weber, 1821-95, from Bucks Co. In 1843 she married Lewis Gerlach, who died three years before her. She was an active woman and spiritually minded.
36. Vacant.
37. George Roth, 1833-95, a carpenter, son of John Roth. In 1879 he and his wife joined the Moravian Church. He was a skillful work- man and a consistent Christian. His only daughter married the Rev. E. A. Leeper.
38. Frederick William Lelansky, 1815-94, born at Kleinwelka, Saxony. Coming to Bethlehem in 1853, with his wife Joanna C., m.n. Domcke, he found employment in the zinc works, but later became paralyzed on the left side. From 1858 to 1890 he held the position of janitor in the Moravian Parochial School.
39. John Michael Huettig, 1814-94, from Rodewitz, near Bautzen, Saxony, a locksmith by trade. He came here in 1851, with his wife, Maria, m.n. Klotke, and for 30 years worked in Beckel's foundry.
40. Philip Henry Gapp, 1820-94, from Nassau, in Germany. After serving his country as a soldier, and receiving an honorable discharge as cor- poral, he came to America in 1847. Here he was first Colporteur for the American Tract Society, then began evangelistic work among the
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Germans in Philadelphia and neighborhood, and, in 1864, was ap- pointed minister of the churches at Palmyra and Riverside, which he organized. He continued in active service until 1888. In 1865 he married Anna Sperber.
41. Peter Laub, 1823-93, born at Petersville, this County. His first wife, C. Rogers, having died, he married the widow Cath. Weiss. He be- came a member of the Moravian Church in 1879.
42. George C. Haller, 1887-90, oldest son of John J. Haller, deceased.
43. Thomas H. Jacoby, 1880-89, son of Ch. Augustus Jacoby.
44. Edwin T. Benner, 1886-87, from West Bethlehem.
45. John B. Brusie, 1884-85, son of Ford Brusie.
46. Robert H. Ruede, 1884, son of Edward Ruede.
47. Ernest Henry Neuman, 1884, son of Julius Neuman.
48. Eugene Wilhelm, 1882, son of George Wilhelm.
49. Eugene H. Jacoby, 1881, son of Eugene Jacoby.
50. William E. and Lilly E. Ruede, 1881, twin children of Edward Ruede.
ROW VII .- CHILDREN, WOMEN-MEN.
I. Irene S. Maloy, 1864-70, daughter of Henry Maloy.
2. Beata Van Kirk, 1870, daughter of Benjamin Van Kirk.
3. Mary Jane Christ, 1868-72, daughter of Samuel Christ.
4. Mary J. Fradeneck, 1872, daughter of Emilius Fradeneck.
5. Adelaide J. Shaefer, 1873, daughter of Wilson Shaefer.
6. Sutton's infant daughter, 1874.
7. Amelia M. and Lillie M. Koch, 1875, twin daughters of Adam Koch.
8. Christine B. Meyers, 1875-76, daughter of James Meyers.
9. Lucy E. Bachman, 1874-77, and Helen Bachman, 1870-77, children of the Rev. Henry T. Bachman, pastor of the Moravian Church. Both died of diphtheria.
IO. Anne Grace Reinke, 1876-78, daughter of the Rev. C. L. Reinke.
II. Beata Greider, 1879.
12. Bertha M. Henn, 1880, daughter of Marlon Henn.
13. Neylia Rebecca Fradeneck, m. n. Poe, 1864-89, born at Allentown ; wife of George Fradeneck, to whom she was married at Camden in 1888.
14. Beata Lewis, 1881, infant daughter of Ellen Lewis.
15. Beata Huettig, 1882, daughter of Henry Huettig.
16. Edith C. Beckel, 1884-86, daughter of Lawrence Beckel, died in Phila- delphia.
17. Elsie F. Fahs, 1885-86, daughter of James Fahs.
18. Gertrude M. Fahs, 1882-86, daughter of James.
19. Adeline L. Shaefer, 1886, daughter of Wilson Shaefer.
20. Emma C. Haller, 1885-86, daughter of John Haller.
21. Mabel A. Fradeneck, 1887-88, daughter of William Fradeneck.
22. Helen E. Wolf, 1887-88, daughter of John H. Wolf.
23. Charlotte L. Hunt, 1888-89, only child of Edward Hunt.
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24. Beata Betge, 1889, daughter of Adolph Betge.
25. Esther J. Ward, 1887-89, daughter of the Rev. Henry Ward, born on the Island of Tobago, W. I.
26. Louisa Shaefer, 1889-90, daughter of Wilson Shaefer.
27. Aline C. Jacoby, 1891, daughter of C. A. Jacoby.
28. Edith L. Detterer, 1890-92, child of the Rev. Fred. Detterer.
29. Julia Frederica Eysenbach, 1851-95, born in York, Pa. She was one of the first Sunday-school teachers in Laurel Street Chapel, and a faithful leader in Christian Endeavor work.
30. Ellen Lord de Schweinitz, m. n. Lord, 1855-96, from Montrose, Pa., wife of Bernard A. de Schweinitz. She was a granddaughter of Lu- cretia Mott of anti-slavery fame.
31. Louisa Walter, 1815-96, daughter of Joseph Walter, born in the Walter homestead, on Fountain Hill, South Bethlehem. At the age of 20 years, in 1836, she became an inmate of the Sisters' House and had her home there for 60 years. She served in many households as nurse.
32. Helen Elizabeth Lynn, m. n. Heck, 1845-96, daughter of William Heck ; born at Hopedale, Pa. She taught in the Moravian Parochial School. In 1871 she became the wife of Alfred Lynn, and removed with him to Arkansas, but returned after a short season. Four years before her death she had a paralytic stroke.
33. Ellen Elizabeth Wuensche, m.n. Kreider, 1838-97, born at Lititz. After teaching at Linden Hall Seminary for eleven years, she, in 1870, became the second wife of the Rev. J. E. Wuensche, and served with him in the pastorate of the congregations at Emaus, Utica, South Bethlehem and Hopedale.
34. Agnes Clara Frueauff, m.n. Frueauff, 1816-97, born at Gross Henners- dorf, Saxony, where her father, the Rev. F. R. Frueauff, conducted a Moravian school for the nobility. She was educated at Zeist, Hol- land, and after teaching in England, was, in 1836, married in London to her cousin, the Rev. Eugene A. Frueauff. They served together with signal blessing and great success in the principalship of Linden Hall Seminary, Lititz, from 1838-55, and again from 1867-73. Be- tween the years 1855-67 her husband was Administrator of the Estates of the Church. He died in 1879. She was very active, cheerful and a devout church-member, and her mental faculties re- mained unimpaired to the end.
35. Frederica Louisa Schoeneberger, m ... Vognitz, 1821-96, daughter of F. B. Vognitz. In 1841 she was married to Michael Schoeneberger. They lived for many years at Colesville, near Friedensville, Lehigh Co. Her husband died in 1890.
36. Vacant.
37. Gustav Adolph Spatzier, 1836-96, born at Seifhennersdorf, Saxony, emigrated in 1857 to Bethlehem; removed to Jeffersonville, Ind., but returned to Bethlehem in 1864. He was a shoemaker by trade, but for many years worked in the Zinc Works, and later in the Beth-
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lehem Iron Works. In 1859 he married C. A. Praeser. He was a good workman and a very faithful attendant at divine worship.
38. Christian Haller, 1821-96, born at Drossingen, Würtemberg. He was by trade a mason and emigrated to America, when 24 years old. He married Cath. Gallmeyer, and removed to the Lehigh Mountain, where he resided for 30 years.
39. Samuel Benjamin Clewell, 1822-96, born in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh Co. He was apprenticed to the shoemaker Charles Tombler, and followed his trade throughout life. In 1845 he married Elizabeth Tombler, who died in 1891. He was much interested in the cause of temperance.
40. Herman Albright Brickenstein, 1834-95, born at Emaus, where his father, the Rev. John C. Brickenstein, was pastor. He studied for the ministry, and after teaching at Nazareth Hall, was pastor of the churches at Olney and at Brooklyn. In 1864 he was appointed Pro- fessor in the Moravian College and, three years later, Editor of THE MORAVIAN. In 1873 he became Principal of the Linden Hall Semi- nary at Lititz, and in this position especially displayed his excellent educational gifts and graces. The death of his wife, Susan, m. n. Shultz, and failing health compelled him to close his eminently suc- cessful labors in 1892. He underwent a medical operation in Ger- many and returned to Bethlehem, where he departed.
41. Beatus Steinmiller, 1894, son of William A. Steinmiller.
42. John J. Haller, 1889-90, youngest child of J. J. Haller.
43. Edmund A. Neuman, 1889-90, son of Julius Neuman.
44. George F. Benner, 1885-86, son of Edwin Benner.
45. Harold W. Jacoby, 1878-84, son of Augustus C. Jacoby. " God's finger touched him and he slept."
46. Warren W. Jacoby, 1884, son of A. C. Jacoby.
47. Samuel R. Shaefer, 1883-84, born at South Easton.
48. Forest L. Benner, 1882, son of Edwin Benner.
47. Robert R. Jacoby, 1881-82, son of A. C. Jacoby.
50. Otto Martin Borbonus, 1880-81, died at Reading, Pa.
SECTION G.
ROW I .- LITTLE BOYS.
1. Albert G. Kleckner, 1836-43, son of Peter Kleckner.
"O thou art fled-but saints a welcome sing, Thy youthful spirit soars on angels' wing : Our dark affection might have hoped thy stay, The voice of God has called His child away."
2. Witmeyer's still-born, 1843.
3. Huth, infant son of John Huth, 1843.
4. Disinterred.
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5. Henry Joseph H. Luckenbach, 1843-44, son of Reuben Luckenbach.
6. Clement R. Bealer, 1844, son of Amos Bealer.
7. James F. Brietz, 1843-45, son of Samuel Brietz, born at Salem, N. C.
8. F. and H. Oppelt, still-born, 1845. "Our dear little twins."
9. Beatus Krause, 1845, infant son of Levin Krause.
10. James H. Siegfried, 1842-45, and Jacob Siegfried, 1841-45, sons of Daniel Siegfried.
II. George Clauss, 1845, son of David Clauss.
12. Edward C. Lehman, 1846, son of Ernest Lehman.
13. John Z. Upchurch, 1847, from South Bethlehem, son of John Upchurch.
14. Edward H. Yohe, 1846-47, son of the landlord Caleb Yohe.
15. Henry T. Shultz, 1844-47, born in Philadelphia, son of the Rev. Henry A. Shultz.
16. Henry M. Grosh, 1847, son of Abraham Grosh.
17. Samuel H. Clewell, 1848, son of Sylvester Clewell.
18. Moulton J. Krause, 1848, son of Levin Krause.
19. Tilghman F. Bush, 1839-49, son of William Bush. " E're sin could blight, or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to heaven conveyed, And bade it blossom there."
20. William A. Beear, 1848-49.
21. W. Miller's infant son, 1849.
22. Francis S. Williams, 1848-50.
23. Henry A. Luckenbach, 1849-50, son of Henry B. Luckenbach.
24. Samuel F. Doster, 1846-50, son of Lewis Doster.
25. Eberhard Filbig, 1849-51, born in New York City.
26. John Perkin, 1781-1834, M. D., died in Philadelphia; remains re- moved to this grave, by the side of his son.
27. George Washington Perkin, 1818-93, eldest and last surviving son of Dr. John Perkin of Philadelphia : a great reader and a man of scholarly attainments. He taught school, had charge of the Mora- Bookstore in Philadelphia, and later kept store for himself. He was well versed in the Hebrew Bible. In 1847 he married J. A. Schmidt, who preceded him to the grave.
28. Chester C. Yohe, 1844-51, Caleb Yohe's son. He was drowned in the Lehigh River.
29. Jacob Zorn, 1843-52, born at Fairfield, Jamaica, a posthumous son of the missionary Rev. J. Zorn.
30. Franklin H. Huth, 1850-52, a son of John Huth. " Ich war ein kleines Kindelein Geborn auf diese Welt,
Aber mein Sterbens Stündelein Hat mir Gott bald gestellt.
Ich weisz gar nichts zu sagen Was Welt ist, und ihr Thun, Ich hab in meinen Tagen Nur Not gebracht davon."
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31. Francis Kampman, 1851-52, son of Rev. Lewis Kampman; born at Gnadenhütten, O.
32. Beatus Doster, 1852, son of Jacob Lewis Doster.
33. Theodore C. Luckenbach, 1847-53, son of Reuben Luckenbach.
34. Eugene H. Krause, 1852-53, son of Levin Krause.
35. Milton C. Hinkel, 1851-54, son of Charles Hinkel.
36. Clarence A. Leibert, 1854, son of James Leibert.
37. Henry T. Miksch, 1854, Levin's son.
38. Edwin Zelotes Manuel, 1853-54, son of Edward Manuel.
39. Lewis Christian Boehler (Bealer), 1836-97, one of the pioneer settlers of West Bethlehem, and widely known as a pump-maker. He was twice married.
40. Horace Dixon Held, 1854-55, son of Julius Held.
41. J. Philip Schmich, 1854-55, infant son of J. Peter Schmich.
42. Edwin M. Cassler, 1854-55, Matthew Cassler's boy.
43. Alfred T. Ludwig, 1856, son of the missionary Rev. Ludwig.
44. Charles A. Van Kirk, 1855-56, son of Benjamin Van Kirk.
" Beneath this stone in sweet repose
Is laid a mother's dearest pride,
A flower that scarce had waked to life And light and beauty, ere it died.
" God in His wisdom has recalled The precious boon His love had given ; And though the casket moulders here, The gem is sparkling now in heaven."
ROW II .- MOSTLY LITTLE BOYS.
I. Frederick William Oppelt, 1802-42, born at Fairfield, Canada, where his parents served as missionaries among the Indians. He was a turner and chair-maker, and was the first husband of Eliza A. Carey, the later Hohlfeld-Richardson-Yoder.
2. Israel Lewis Luckenbach, 1827-42, born in Bethlehem, a son of William Luckenbach.
3. Henry Christian Pfeiffer, 1808-44, gardener in the Boarding School. He was born near Bethlehem, was baptized in 1826, and in 1830 married Anna Clewell.
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4. David Weinland, 1760-1844, born at Gnadenthal; a stocking-weaver by trade. In 1790 he married Cath. E. Luckenbach and took charge of the congregation farm. He also served the Church many years as a musician and as a member of the Board of Trustees.
5. William A. Freitag (Friday), 1839-45, son of John Freitag, died of scarlet fever.
" Darling sweet, beloved child, Docile, friendly, meek and mild, Hast thou swiftly winged thy flight Up to realms of endless light ?"
6. James O. Schneller, 1845, son of Charles Schneller.
7. Ormond T. Whittemore, 1845, son of James Whittemore.
8. William Henry Smith, 1845.
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9. Beatus Clewell, 1846.
10. Henry H. Gold, 1843-46, died at Quakertown.
"Dear parents, if you could but hear The golden harps around me singing, You would not shed a single tear, But join the song which we are singing. "Twould make you long from earth to flee, And seek the radiant home with me."
11. Owen J. Rice, 1846, son of William Rice.
12. Samuel B. Stahr, 1846, son of John Stahr.
13. Henry M. Schober, 1843-46, born in Philadelphia.
14. Edward B. Boyce, 1794-1849, born in New Jersey ; unmarried; for many years stage-driver between Bethlehem and Philadelphia.
15. John F. Weber, 1847, son of John C. Weber.
16. Edward A. Seidel, 1845-47, son of Charles Seidel.
17. Edwin C. Hinkel, 1846-48.
18. James A. Hauck, 1845-49, son of Nicholas Hauck.
19. John S. Bleck, 1843-49, and Charles A. Bleck, 1841-49, children of the Rev. Charles A. Blech ; both died of "inflammatory croup."
" They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided."
20. Jacob Hess, 1849, son of Jacob Hess.
21. Beatus Miller, 1849.
22. J. Dietrich Ilion, 1850, son of John Ilion.
23. Josiah Weston Thwaites, 1841-50, born on the Island of Antigua, W. I.
24. Daniel Decker, 1859-60, from South Bethlehem.
25. John H. Knauss, 1850-51, son of Godfrey Knauss.
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