Obituaries from German Language Newspapers

Der Pennsylvanier, Der Libonan Demokrat, Der Libanoner Morgenstern, Der Freymuthige Libanoner and Volks-Zeitung were German language newspapers which were published in Lebanon in the 1800s.

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CK NOTE: The 21 items listed below were notated from a Lebanon, Pa. German Language Newspaper; Der Libononer Morganstern, compiled & translated to English by Christine E. Weaver of the Lebanon County Historical Society. Although they are not obituaries, I decided to include them as they give an insight to life in this area in the early 1800s.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 13 Mar. 1811.... FIRE: Last Friday night there was a fire in the barn of Mr. John Weidman,of Union Forge, in Bethel Twp., this county. Before help could be brought to the animals in the stables, they were consumed by flames. In this horrible occasion there were burned, 4 horses, 9 milk cows and a sheep, besides a large amount of hay, etc. The loss to Mr. Weidman is set at $2000.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 24 Apr. 1811.... NOTICE: Dr. J. B. Croker, of Lebanon, Dauphin County, informs his friends that he has removed to the house occupied by Frederick Hubley, Esq., in Market Street, where all proffesional business addressed to him will be attended between the hours of 8 A. M. and 3 P. M.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 22 May 1811.... ORGAN CONSECRATION - One of the newly made organs of Mr. Bachman, of Lititz, will be solemnly consecrated on Whitsuntide Monday in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jonestown, Dauphin Co. Therefore, all friends and lovers of Gods Service and Acts are invited to attend.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 26 Jun. 1811.... WARNING - Since my wife Elizabeth is so bad that i am not in a condition to live with her, so I removed myself from her, and hereby warn everyone not to sell her or lend her anything on my name since I am determined not to pay one cent more from this date...........John Dinges......26 June 1811.

The Reading Adler newspaper of: 20 October 1811....(published in Reading, Pa.).... MURDER - Last Friday, a certain Peter Weber was brought to the prison of this place, (Reading), who stabbed, with a knife. a certain Joseph Lorenz, of Greenwich Twp.

The Reading Adler newspaper of: 20 October 1811....(published in Reading, Pa.).... Also was a woman brought to the same prison. She was accused of murdering her illegitimately born child. Both will probably have their trials in the November Criminal Court.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 20 Oct. 1811.... NOTICE - An English and German Schoolmaster is needed at the schoolhouse in Heidelberg Twp., Lebanon County, 2 miles from Schaefferstown, near Schencks Mill. Such a one will receive good encouragement if he will apply to the undersigned. Jacob Meese and George Gehret.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 20 Oct. 1811.... A MARRIAGE CROSS - Since my wife Catherine, born McCracklin has left my bed and board without cause, I hereby warn everyone not to sell or lend her anything on my name since I will not to pay one cent for her. So much from me......... Caleb Cooper......20 October 1811.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 16 Oct. 1819.... FOR SALE - By public venue on October 28th., the plantation of the late Nicholas Kern, of East Hanover Twp., bordering the land of Henry Schuey, Henrich Brunner and others, containing 144 acres....Heinrich Brunner, Adm.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 4 Nov. 1820.... NOTICE - Bricks of the first quality are to be had from the undersigned in Heidelberg Twp., near Schencks Mill.....Signed -- Jacob Weiss.....

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 4 Nov. 1820.... NOTICE - Dr. J. W. Gloninger has removed his medical shop into the house of his father on Cumberland Street, where he will be ready to attend to the calls of his friends and all who may require his professional services.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 18 Aug. 1821.... In Baltimore - The yellow fever has again broken out. Three people died last Monday. If the heat and drought is as bad in Baltimore as it is here, and presumably it is much worse, it will have evil results.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 25 Aug. 1821.... THE UNION CANAL - To the repeated question, "How is the Union Canal going?". We can only inform the reader that the President and Manager of the canal has accepted Loammi Baldwin, Esq., of Boston, as their Engineer, and that the President has written to a man in this town to learn of the scarcity of water at the present time.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 25 Aug. 1821.... TRIP TO GERMANY - THe undesigned notifies his countrymen that he is planning to make a business trip to Germany at the end of September, and will return next spring. He solicits your Trust and Faith that he will take along letters and powers of attorney of all kinds to Germany, Alsace and Switzerland, for 50 cents a piece, and will bring back reliable answers. That he is experienced in German Common law, and can handle the Pwers of Attorney and official affairs better than others. ltters and Powers of Attorney will be accepted at this pronting shop until 12th. of September......Fr. Wilh. Lasal.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 29 Sep. 1821.... NOTICE - Emanuel Meily, Jr., Carpet and Coverlet Weaver in the town of Lebanon, respectfully informs his friends and the general public, that he has set up a weaving shop in his fathers house, on Market Street in the town of Lebanon. To weave, on the shortest notice, the best and prettiest sort of tablecloths, carpets, wool, linen and tow coverlets for the smallest price. That he has thoroughly learned the art of weaving, and can promise to deliver good and beautiful work to his customers.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 29 Sep. 1821.... NOTICE - Dr. Jacob Hittel has moved from Jonestown to Millerstown, Lebanon County, directly opposite the new church, where he is ready to practice as a Doctor of Medicine, Surgery, and Midwifery. In this different location he requests, therefor, the consideration of those persons in need of help in these situations.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 29 Sep. 1821.... NOTICE - I, the undersigned, hereby warn everyone not to lend money to wife Elizabeth, on my name, since she has left my house and home last Friday without my knowledge or consent, and I am not willing to pay another cent for her. So much from me....Signed....Conrad Markwart.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 3 Oct. 1821.... WARNING - Herewith, I make known to you in town and in the country that my wife will no longer live with me, but stays away. Since she will no longer live with me and often treats me badly, I hereby warn everyone, do not take her in, do not lend or sell to her on my name, since I will not provide for her. Her name is Catherine McDarmet. Now she is gone from me and I will not pay for her....Signed...Heinrich Wolleber.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 17 Nov. 1821.... NOTICE - Through an order from the present sitting Court of Lebanon County, the Township of Bethel was divided. The Stumpstown District received the name Bethel Township, and the Jonestown District received the Swatara Township.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 17 Nov. 1821.... NOTICE - Abraham Reaguel, having advertised for sale or to rent, the tavern stand now in possession of Michael Forry, of Millerstown, Lebanon County; I hereby notify the public that whosoever shall rent or buy the said premises, will meet with opposition, as I claim the property as my own....Signed....Michael Forry.

Der Libononer Morganstern of: 17 Nov. 1821.... NOTICE - Dr. J. W. Gloninger calls to the attention of the residents of Lebanon County that he has moved back from the city of Philadelphia, and is assuming his professional duties..

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Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 27 Mar. 1811.... Died, yesterday morning, a little before 3 oclock, of the so-called stomach fever, Mr. Jacob Schott, aged 38 years, of Lebanon Township. His painful and pitiful illness lasted nine days. His grief stricken wife and children were left to lament the loss of a good provider. This morning, his remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran Churchyard, with friends and neighbors attending.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 3 Apr. 1811.... Died, on the 21st. of last February; Mr. Edmund Edmonds, in the 91st. year of his age, in Gnadenhutten, Northampton County. He was born in 1720 in Connecticut, and lived in marriage 71 years and 7 months, with his surviving widow.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 24 Apr. 1811.... Died, last Monday, after a short fever; Mrs. Christina Fasnacht, born Stover, aged 31 years, 10 months and 10 days. She was the consort of Mr, Conrad Fasnacht, of this town. She leaves behind, a grieving widower and five small children, of which the youngest is only 4 months. Yesterday morning, her earthly remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran Churchyard, with the Rev. Mr. Lochman preaching the sermon.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 1 May 1811.... Died, last Saturday, in Londonderry Twp., Dauphin Co.; Mr. John Elder, owner of the New-Market Forge, exchanged time for eternity.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 16 Oct. 1819.... Died, on the 8th. inst., in Lebanon Township, Mr. Johannes Gingerich. His age was 89 years. On the following Sunday his earthly remains were laid to rest on his family burial place, on which occasion a proper funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Landis.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 9 June 1821.... Died, two weeks ago last Wednesday, in the morning, Anna Rosina Teiss, in the 31st. year of her age. She was the wife of Mr. jacob Teiss, of Bethel Twp. On the following day, she was buried in the Luthean Churchyard in Jonestown with the Rev. Mr. Stein preaching the funeral sermon.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 11 Aug. 1821.... Died - On 2nd. August, in Philadelphia; Mr. Joseph Hassinger, in the 61st. year of his age.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 11 Aug. 1821.... Died - On last Sunday in Heidelberg Twp.; Mr. Daniel Brubacher, in the 60th. year of his age.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 11 Aug. 1821.... Died - On last Monday morning in Lebanon Twp.; Mrs. Rachel Betz, in the 70th. year of her age. She was the wife of the late Casper Betz.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 25 Aug. 1821.... Died - Last Thursday morning, of a painful illness, the heat-fever; Henrich Orth, in the 18th. year of his age. He was the son of the late Henrich Orth, Esq., formerly Sheriff of Dauphin County. On Wednesday, his earthly remains were laid to rest on the REformed Churchyard, with the Rev. Mr. Hiester preaching the sermon.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 29 Sep. 1821.... Died - Last Friday a week ago, in Cumberland County; Barbara Dohner, in the 58th. year of her age. She was the wife of Mr. Henrich Dohner, from Lebanon Twp. She was laid to rest on his place in Lebanon Twp. On this occasion, the Rev. Brothers Lang, Kreider and Ziegler preached the sermon.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 13 Oct. 1821.... Died - Last Tuesday evening in Annville Twp., this county; Mr. Philip Fernsler. in the 51st. year of his age. On Thursday his remains were laid to rest on the churchyard of Hill (Berg) Church. THe REv. Mr. Ernst preached a handsome funeral sermon.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 20 Oct. 1821.... Died - Last Sunday morning, very suddenly from a stroke, in the 18th. year of his age; Jacob Gerberich. He was the son of Mr. Philip Gerberich, of East hanover Twp., this county. On the following Tuesday, his remains were buried at the EWalmer Lutheran Church. The funeral service was preached by the Rev. Mr. Stein.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 20 Oct. 1821.... Died - On the 7th. inst., in Annville Twp., Miss Imboden, in the flowering of her youthful journey. She was the daughter of Mr. Adam Imboden.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 20 Oct. 1821.... Died - Last Monday evening, in this tow, of consumption; Mrs. Margaret Mellinger, aged 61 years, 8 months and 7 days. On the following Wednesday she was buried in the Reformed Churchyard, mourned by a large gathering of friends, relatives and neighbors. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Hiester.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 20 Oct. 1821.... Died - On the 6th. inst., on his estate at Germantown; the Hon, Commodore Murray, Senior Officer of the U. S. Navy.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 3 Nov. 1821.... Died - Last Saturday, in Hanover Twp., Johannes Fernsler. (no age listed)

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 10 Nov. 1821.... Died - Last Saturday morning in Lebanon Twp.; Henrich Dohner, Jr., in the 23rd. year of his age. He was the son of Mr. Henrich Dohner.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 10 Nov. 1821.... Died - Last Sunday morning, of consumption; Mrs. Veronica Schnebly, aged 54 years less 19 days. She was the wife of Mr. Lohannes Schnebly, of lebanon Twp. On Tuesday she was buried in her family burial place. THe funeral sermons were preached by the Brothers Licht and Wengert.

19 to here Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 17 Nov. 1821.... Died - Last Friday in his residence at Speedwell Forge in Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster County; Mr. George Coleman in the 37th. year of his age.

Der Libononer Morganstern obits of: 15 Dec. 1821.... Died - A week ago yesterday, in this town; Mr. George Gebhart, at the advanced age of 76 years, and 8 months less a few days. Last Sunday his remains were laid to rest on the Lutheran Churchyard. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Ernst.

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Der Pennsylvanier (17)

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Der Pennsylvanier death notices of: 23 Jan. 1875.... Adam Gerberich, born June 28th., 1799; died May 30th., 1871, in East Hanover Township.<

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 10th. of this month, in Lebanon; William S. Anderson, in the 40th. year of his life.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 11th. of February, near Union Forge, Lebanon County; Mrs. Louisa Stein, aged 30 years, 2 months and 15 days. She was the wife of Aaron Stein.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 29th. of January, in Bethel Township, Berks County; widow of the late Michael Moyer, born a Boeshore, 7 days less than 82 years.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 30th. of January, in Millcreek Township; Samuel Deppen, in the 72nd. year of his life.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 13th., 1868 of January, in Monroe Valley; Leah J. Bucher, aged 3 years and 5 months.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868..... On the 10th. of February; Annie Lizzie Zellers, aged 5 years, 2 months and 9 days. She was the daughter of Isaac W. and Amanda Zellers.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 9th. of February, in Leesport; Tobias Clauser, Esq., in his 66th. year of life.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 9th. of February, at the Spring Dale Farm, near Reading; Rebecca Deininger, in the 78th. year of her life.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 7th. of February, in Reading; Mrs. Lucy L. Boyer, aged 54 years, 7 months and 7days.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 2nd. of February, in Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Pa.; Maria Leinbach (born Barto), formerly of Berks County, aged 57 years, 8 months and 23 days. She was the wife of Samuel Leinbach, Sr.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 30th. of January, in Spring Township; Johannes Artz, died suddenly of apoplexy. He was aged 72 years, 2 months and 22 days.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 30th. of January, in Windsor, of a long sickness; Daniel Bauscher, a very influential and esteemed citizen, aged 56 years.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 23rd. of January, in Albany, of inflammation of the brain, and arthritis; Ida, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Kunkel, aged 8 months and 20 days.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 24th. of January, in Windsor; Henry Folk, aged 78 years, 4 months and 6 days.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 23rd. of January, in Albany, of child-bed fever; Maria Elizabeth Greenawald (born Trexler), aged 21 years, 5 months and 10 days. She was the wife of William Greenawald.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 31st. of January, in Upper Bern, of typhoid fever; Mary Jane Seaman, aged 23 years, 2 months and 26 days. She was the daughter of William and Julianna Seaman.

Der Pennsylvanier obits of: 19 Feb. 1868.....(Pert. to Berks County)..... On the 20th. of January, near Womelsdorf; Henry Miller, aged 57 years and 14 days.

Der Libonan Demokrat (23)

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Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 22 Nov. 1860..... Died: On the 13th inst., in Heidelberg Township, at the home of her son George, the widow of the long departed Franz Seibert, in the 80th. year of her life.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 22 Nov. 1860..... Died: On the 3rd. of October, Rosina Blauch, aged 7 years, 1 month and 26 days. She was the daughter of Joseph and Katherina Blauch.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 22 Nov. 1860..... Died: Last Wednesday, the 14th., in Millcreek Township, following an injury from a fall from his wagon, Mr. Michael Becker, aged 51 years 2 months and 26 days. on SAturday, he was interred in the family burial plot. The REv. Mr. Breitenstein preached the funeral sermon.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On 12 December, in Preble County, Ohio; Mr. Heinrich Gingrich, aged 51years and 10 days. He was formerly of Swatara Township, Lebanon County.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On the 21st. of November, in Preble County, Ohio; Maria, a married daughter of the late John Stoever (A. S.), fomerly of Lebanon Township.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On the 21st. of last month, in Schaefferstown, Mr. Robert Murdoch, aged about 77 years.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: Last Monday, in this town; Mr. Martin Walz, aged about 72 years.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On the 2nd. inst., in this town; Miss Magdalena Gingrich, aged about 57 years.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On the 14th. ult., in this town, very suddenly; Mr. William Wentz, aged about 47 years.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: On the 28th. of December, in Aaronsburg, Centre CountyMr. Christian Wolf, in the 75th. year of his life. He was formerly of Bethel Township, Lebanon County.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: A week ago, yesterday, in Bethel Township, Leb. Co.; Mr. Isaac Groh, aged about 42 years.

Der Lebanon Demokrat obits of 6 Jan. 1843..... Died: Yesterday, in this place Widow Weber, at an age of about 76 years.

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Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 9th. of May, in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, Levi Hoffer, in the 27th. year of his life. The same leaves a grieving widow and two children.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 20th. of May, in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, Johannes Maulfair, aged 85 years, 1 month, and 14 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 25th. of May, in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Peter Smith, aged 68 years, 7 months, and 11 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 27th. of May, in Hanover, Johannes Heinrich Stump, aged 71 years, 6 months, and 27 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 27th. of May, in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Rebecca Kreiser, wife of Lafayette Kreiser, aged 38 years and 10 months.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 28th. of May, in Union Township, Lebanon County, Elizabeth Rupp, aged 37 years, 3 months, and 12 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 29th. of May, in this city (Lebanon), Susan Marie Brown, daughter of Michael and Hannah Brown, aged 9 years, 6 months, and 17 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 6 Jun 1856. On the 26th. of May, in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, General William Apres, in the 67th. year of his life.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 13 Jun 1856. On the 9th. of June, in Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Mr. Johannes Walborn, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 12 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 4 Jul 1856. On the 28th. of June, in this city (Lebanon), Mary Ann Lindenmuth, wife of G. Lindenmuth, aged 27 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

Der Libanon Demokrat death notices of: 4 Jul 1856. On the 21st. of June, in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, David Wenrich, aged 35 years, 3 months, and 18 days.

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Der Libanoner Morgenstern

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Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 28 Feb. 1850..... Died: January 28, 1850, Samuel Bucher, of S. Lebanon Twp., aged 2 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was the beloved son of Mr. Jacob Bucher.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 28 Feb. 1850..... Died: February 21, 1850, Mr. John Zimmerman, in Bethel Twp., Lebanon Co., after a long illness, in the 44th. year of his age.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 28 Feb. 1850..... Died: February 25, 1850, Mr. Peter Steiner, in Jackson Twp., Lebanon Co., aged about 37 years.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 28 Feb. 1850..... Died: February 26, 1850, Mrs. Judith Hallman, in this place, in the 34th. year of her age. She was the wife of Mr. Samuel Hallman.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: February 23, 1850, in Penns Valley, Centre County, Pa., Christina Ziegler, in the 95th. year of her age. She had been widowed for 33 years from the late Daniel Ziegler, of Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pa. The Rev. Mr. Fischer preached the funeral sermon.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: On the 6th. inst., Mr. William Sarge, in Swatara Township, Lebanon Co. He was aged 50 years, 1 month and 18 days.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: On the 26th. of February, in North Lebanon Township, Mrs. Maria Rittel, aged 53 years.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: On the 7th. inst., in Meyerstown, Lebanon Co., at the home of Mr. Daniel Myers; the REv. Christian S. Kreider, aged 39 years, 1 month and 6 days.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: On the 7th. inst., in North Lebanon Township; Mrs. Lea Kurtz, aged 23 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 15 Mar. 1850..... Died: On the 10th. inst., in this town; Mr. George A. Michael, aged 73 years and 3 months.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: on 31 August, in Salona, Clinton Co., Pa., Mr. George Schnebely, aged 49 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was formerly of Fredericksburg, Lebanon County.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On the 7th. inst.; Mary Theresa Smith, aged 43 years, 4 months and 13 days. She was the wife of James Smith.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On the 8th. of September, in the evening at about 10 oclock; Joseph Loy, aged 8 mmonths. He was the small son of Mr. Henry and Ludovica Loy.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On the 5th. of September, in Jackson Township, this county; Susanna Steiner, aged 13 years. She was the daughter of Mr. John Steiner.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On last Monday; John Jacob Reber, aged 6 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was the son of Mr. William and Catherina Reber.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On last Wednesday, in South Lebanon Township; Catherine Killian, aged 56 years.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On last Monday, in North Lebanon Township; Friederich Boyer, aged 14 years. He was the son of Joseph B. Boyer.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 16 Sep. 1853..... Died: On last Sunday, in Londonderry; Caroline Bauman, aged about 14 years. She was the daughter of Mr. Jacob Bauman.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 23 Nov. 1855..... Died: On the 13th. inst. in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County; Sarah Ann Hitz, aged 7 years, 3 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of Mr. Thomas Hitz.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 23 Nov. 1855..... Died: On the 12th. inst. in N. Lebanon Township, Lebanon County; Maria Light, aged 62 years and 3 months. She was the wife of Henry Light.

Der Liboner Morgenstern obits of 23 Nov. 1855..... Died: On the 16th. inst. in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County; George Becker, Sr., at the advanced age of 88 years and 2 months.

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Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. STROH - Died on the 13th. of November, in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Mrs. Elizabeth Stroh, in the 64th. year of her age.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. MEILY - Died on the 13th. of November, in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Mrs. Elizabeth Meily, in the 47th. year of her age.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. HEISEY - Died on the 14th. of November, in Lebanon Township, Mrs. Elizabeth Heisey, aged 22 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was the daughter of Michael Hoffman.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. HOFFMAN - Died on the 19th. of this month, in Lebanon Township, Miss Catherina Hoffman, aged 16 years, and 17 days. She was the daughter of Michael Hoffman.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. THOMA - Died on Wednesday, November 19th., at his residence in Lebanon Township, after a long illness of dropsy, Mr. Jacob Thoma, in the 53rd. year of his age.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. DIEFENBACH - Died on Saturday, November 15th., in Lebanon, Mr. Samuel Diefenbach, at the age of 27years, 5 months, less 5 days.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 22 Nov., 1834. MARK - Died on Wednesday, November 19th., in Lebanon, of senility, Mrs. Catherina Mark, in the 70th. year of her age. She was the widow of Jacob Mark, who has been deceased for some time.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 24 Jan., 1835. MICHAEL - Died on the 12th. of this month, in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, widow Redosie Michael, at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 6 days. She had 11 children, and lived to see 54 grandchildren, and 84 great-grandchildren - together 149 descendents. On the 15th. of January, her lifeless remains were brought to the cemetery at Tulpehocken. The Rev. Mr. Leinbach used the occasion to speak the words, - My breath is feeble, and my days are short, the grave is here.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 4 Apr., 1835. FISCHER - On the 2nd. of this month, in Lebanon Township, Mrs. Fischer, in the 65th. year of her age. She was the wife of Jacob Fischer.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 27 June, 1835. BASSLER - On the 17th. of this month, in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, of typhus fever, Mrs. Margaret Bassler, at the age of 21 years, 8 months, less 2 days.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 27 June, 1835. MOORE - On the 20th. of this month, in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, of typhus fever, Mr. William Moore, at the age of 30 years, 2 months, less 20 days. He was the son of Mr. Adam Moore.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 27 June, 1835. STECKBECK - On the 21st. of this month, in Lebanon Township, of chills, following consumption, Miss Leah Steckbeck, at the age of 17 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She was the daughter of Mr. Johannes Steckbeck. On the 22nd. of June, her earthly remains were brought to rest in the Lutheran Churchyard in this city. The Rev. Mr. Craft preached a suitable sermon on the text - Dying is my prize.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 27 June, 1835. PLANTZ - On the 24th. of this month, in Heidelberg Township, Mrs. Sarah Plantz, in the 34th. year of her age. She was the wife of Benjamin Plantz, and the daughter ofJames Mardock. On the 25th., her body was laid to rest in the cool earth of the Schaefferstown Cemetery.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 27 June, 1835. ALTER - On the 19th. of this month, in Washington County, Mrs. Elizabeth Alter (nee Reinhart), at the age of 49 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was the wife of Mr. Jacob Alter.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 10 Dec., 1836. ZIMMERMAN - On last Monday, December 5th., in Lebanon Township, Elizabeth Zimmerman, in the 3rd. year of her age. She was the daughter of Mr. Peter Zimmerman.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 10 Dec., 1836. DUNDORE - Last Wednesday, a week ago, in Lebanon Township, Margaretha Dundore, at the age of 56 years, 1 month and 26 days. She was the wife of Christian Dundore. On the following THursday, her lifeless remains were laid to rest, at which funweral, the Rev. Brother Licht preached a suitable sermon.

Der Libanoner Morgenstern obits of: Sat., 24 Nov., 1838. ESCHELMAN - On the 15th. of this month in Fredericksburg, Lebanon County, Miss Elizabeth Eschelman, in the 21st. year of her life. She was the daughter of Mr. Chitian Eschelman.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung (31)

The following 32 listings are from a German language newspaper published in Lebanon in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung in english, is 'The Lebanon Peoples Newspaper'. The contain just basic info - no burial sites listed.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. HOY - In Washington Township, Schuylkill County, on the 9th. of February, Joseph Hoy, aged 76 years, 7 months and 21 days.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. BRENSINGER - In Porter Township, Schuylkill County, on the 15th. of February, George Albert Brensinger, aged 23 years, 11 months and 17 days. he was buried in Hetzels Church Cemetery.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. AMICK - In Philadelphia, on February, 1884, Sue Amick. aged 32 years, and 3 months. She was the wife of Dr. Amick. Buried in Pine Grove.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. BROSSMAN - In Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County, on February 15, 1884, Mary Brossman, aged 2 years, months and 25 days. She was the daughter of William and Mary Brossman.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. THORNBURG - In Womelsdorf, Berks Co., on the 9th. of February, Lizzie May Thornburg, aged 2 months and 29 days. She was the daughter of Thomas L. and Ellie Thornburg, (nee Flynn).

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 27 Feb. 1884. LUDWIG - In Stouchsburg, Berks Co., on the 31st. of January, Francis Ernst Ludwig, aged 38 years, 3 months and 28 days. Cause of death was consumption.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 12 Sep. 1888. GRETH - In Lebanon, on the 2nd. of September, Hannah Greth, aged 68 years, 1 month and 11 days. She was the wife of John S. Greth.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 12 Sep. 1888. STRICKLER - In Womelsdorf, Berks Co., on the 15th. of August, Joel Strickler, aged 72 years, 1 month and 22 days.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 12 Sep. 1888. BENNETHUM - In Womelsdorf, Berks Co., on the 25th. of August, John Bennethum, aged 76 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was the son of the late John Bennethum.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 Jan. 1889. NACE - At Nacetown, Lebanon County, on the 28th. of December, Henry Nace, aged 76 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 Jan. 1889. LUTZ - In Jackson Township, Lebanon County, on the 31st. of December, Catherine Lutz, aged 67 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was the wife of George Lutz. Cause of death was heart disease.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 Jan. 1889. GAMBLER - In Lebanon, on the 30th. of December, Elizabeth Gambler, aged 67 years, and 6 months. She was the wife of John Gambler.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 Jan. 1889. MITCHELL - In Lebanon, on the 4th. of January, Gertie Eva Mitchell, aged 6 years, and 4 months. She was the daughter of James T. and Sallie A. Mitchell.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 19 Mar. 1890. HOSTETTER - In Fontana, Lebanon County, on the 27th. of February, Sarah Hostetter, (nee Kreider), aged 36 years, and 11 months and 1 day. She was the wife of Franklin Hostetter.Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 January 1889. NACE - Died, at Nacetown, Lebanon County, on the 28th. of December, 1888, Henry Nace, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 5 days.

Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 January 1889. LUTZ - Died, in Jackson Twp., Lebanon County, on the 31st. of December, 1888, Catherine Lutz, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was the wife of George Lutz.

Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 9 January 1889. GAMBLER - Died, in Lebanon, on the 30th. of December, 1888, Elizabeth Gambler, aged 67 years and 6 months. She was the wife of John Gambler.

Lebanon Volks-Zeitung obits of: 19 March 1890. HOSTETTER - Died, at Fontana, Lebanon County, on the 27th. of February, Sarah Hostetter, aged 36 years, 11 months, and 1 day. She was the wife of Franklin Hostetter.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 10, 1907. Franklin C. Risser, died July 3rd., 1907 in Lebanon. He was aged 45 years, and was a resident of Yeagleystown.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 10, 1907. Isaac H. Zellers, died on the 1st. of July, 1907 in Rexmont, Lebanon Co. He was aged 64 years, and was a resident of Rexmont.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 17, 1907. Mrs. Magdalena Gerberich, died on July 12th., 1907, in Jonestown, Lebanon Co. She had reached the age of 71 years.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 17, 1907. Jacob Beard, died on July 13th., 1907, in Lebanon. He was aged 38 years.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 17, 1907. Mrs. Catherine Mehaffey, died on July 14th., 1907, in Lebanon. She was aged 76 years.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jul 17, 1907. Daniel Ruhl, died on July 15th., 1907, in Lebanon. He was aged 50 years.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Jan. 1, 1908. Mrs. Mary Spang, died on December 24th., 1907, in Lebanon. She was aged 92 years, 1 month, and 30 days.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. Johann Seibert, died January 2nd, 1883, of malarial stroke, in Sinking Spring, Berks Co. He was aged 75 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He was the son of Christian & Susannah (nee Kalbach) Seibert.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. George Reedy, died January 22nd., 1883, of typhoid pneumonia, in North Heidelberg. He was aged 73 years and 28 days, and was the husband of Sarah (nee Troutman) Reedy. His parents were Johann and Anna Maria(nee Spatz) Reedy. He is survived by the above mentioned wife, six children, eight grandchildren, and five brothers and sisters.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. Edward Potteiger, died on the 8th. of January, 1883, of a stroke, in Reading, Berks Co. He was aged 54 years, 7 months, and 30 days.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. Jacob Wilhelm, died January 21st., 1883, of a stroke, in Tulpehocken, Berks County. He was aged 68 years, 11 months, and 5 days. He was the son of Johnson and Anna Maria (nee Korr) Wilhelm. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Miller); 11 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 brothers and sisters.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. Eliabeth Mann (nee Kauffman), died on the 20th. of January, 1883, of consumption and dropsy, in Reading, Berks Co. She was aged 61 years, 6 months, and 16 days, and was the widow of Samuel Mann.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zeitung Death listings of: Feb. 14, 1883. Eleanora Fisher, died on the 29th. of January, 1883, due to dropsy and senility, in Lower Heidelberg. She was aged 79 years, 2 months, and 12 days, and was the widow of William Fisher.

Die Lebanon Volks-Zietung Death listings of: 7 Mar. 1845 Died, on last Thursday, in Union Twp., Mr. Thomas Koppenhefer, b: 31 Jan. 1761- d: 4 Mar. 1845 - Aged 84 Years - 1 Month - 1 Day.

Der Freymuthige Libanoner (2)

Der Freymuthige Libanoner obits of 30 March 1808. WINTERADT - Died on Sunday last, Mr. Nicholas Winteradt, a European, in the 59th. year of his life. He leaves behind, a grieving widow, and two children.

Der Freymuthige Libanoner obits of 20 April 1808. GLONINGER - Died the morning before yesterday, Mrs. Elizabeth Gloninger, after a lingering illness. She was the wife of Mr. Peter Gloninger.